There were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them. The glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will grow great joy for all people.”

As the lights of Advent shine a little brighter each day, may each twinkle be a reminder that you are the great lamb who came down as a child in a manger - for us. May each cup of hot cocoa and each present and each party and dinner be a reminder that you bring us together.