Viewing of the Nativity Story

On Sunday, December 21st, on a cold and snow-filled day, members of Calvin CRC gathered in the fellowship hall to watch "The Nativity Story." With lots of popcorn and juice to fill the stomach, we settled down at 6:00 pm and took the story in. Though it is one person's interpretation of what might have occurred, and not quite Biblically accurate on some points, it sure gives you a good idea of the emotions that must have been occurring during this awesome and bewildering time for Mary and Joseph. The joy of being chosen as the mother of the Messiah. The scandal in the community as the news of a pregnancy before marriage began to emerge. The fear of a king about the birth of another King. The difficult journey to Bethlehem, and the surprise of Mary and Joseph as the shepherds came to pay homage to the King of Kings. It's a great movie for that, and all who came enjoyed it. I just hope the children didn't have sore stomachs after the evening. They went through ALOT of popcorn, and gallons of juice. : )