4 - The First Journey

THE FIRST JOURNEY

NARRATOR:
And she gave birth to a firstborn son; and wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

JOSEPH:
They deserve better, but what can I do? I trust in You.

NARRATOR:
In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened.

NARRATOR:
But the angel said to them,
“Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign for you; you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

ALL:
“Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased.”

NARRATOR:
So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger, and they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. And all who heard it wondered at what had taken place.

NARRATOR:
But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart. The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God.