a christmas coloring book - pbucc · a christmas coloring book” for worship and educational...
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A CHRISTMAS COLORING BOOK Story by Vince Amlin Illustrations by Ted Dawson
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The light was the light
In the very, very beginning, God said, “Let there be light.”
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of God's love for all creation.
There had neverbeen any before, but now light was shining!
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It shined to create
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new beginnings.
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It shined to give people purpose.
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People loved the light. They told stories and sang songs about it.
The Lord is my light...
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The light of God's love wanted to draw closer. So on a special night, it called to shepherds.
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It called to wise people.
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And it came to earth in a little baby called Jesus.
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Jesus showed us how to shine love's lightby comforting people who are sad,
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sharing with people who have less,
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and speaking up for justice for everyone.
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You can shine love's light by giving to the Christmas Fund.
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Giving to theChristmas Fund helps ministers and others who
serve the churchget things like medicine and
groceries.
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The light of God's loveis shining in you.
Shepherd the light.
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Pass iton!
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The Christmas Fund for the Veterans of the Cross and the
Emergency Fund has been a tangible expression of God’s love and
light in the world for over 1 15 years. One of the four Special
Mission Offerings of the United Church of Christ, the Christmas
Fund provides UCC congregations and members an opportunity to
reach out in kindheartedness to those who have faithfully
shepherded our Church and who now find themselves facing worrisome financial needs.
The Pension Boards, on behalf of the whole church, passes on this direct support so
that real needs may be met and support may be felt. Through your gifts to the
Christmas Fund, you, too, can embody Shepherding the Light and pass on God’s love.
The Christmas Fund has developed this coloring book to help United Church of Christ
congregations tell the story of the light of God moving throughout time and creation
and how we can be active in Shepherding the Light today. Illustrations were created
by Ted Dawson, a member of Judson Memorial Church in New York City, and the story
was written by the Rev. Vince Amlin, co-pastor of Bethany United Church of Christ and
Gilead Church, in Chicago.
Additional copies of the Shepherding the Light Coloring Book can be downloaded for
free at www.christmasfund.org or purchased at www.uccresources.com.
Copyright © 2017 The Pension Boards-United Church of Christ, Inc.Congregations, Conferences and other entities of the United Church of Christ may reproduce “Shepherding the Light: A Christmas Coloring Book” for worship and educational purposes. All other reproductions, electronic or mechanical,
including photocopying or by any information storage or retrieval system, are prohibited without permission in writing fromThe Pension Boards-United Church of Christ, Inc.