Hanging of the Greens Service is an opportunity to learn about the meaning of the symbols of Christmas. Soon after our arrival at First Baptist Church of Mobile, we learned that the church traditionally has a family with a young baby dress up like the Holy Family during this special service.
I am not certain we looked much like the Holy Family. My Joseph costume looked more like a Hispanic Pirate than an Mediteranean Carpenter. As always, Jen looked radiant, but maybe more like a gypsy than Mother Mary. Of course, David stole the show.
In the carol "Away in the Manger," the text says, "the cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes." I doubt the writer was present to verify this account. In fact, in the service, I wondered aloud if the writer had any children. Regardless, Baby David couldn't quite stay still, looking angelic. He wanted a bit more action. So, the swaddling clothes feel off quickly to reveal a cute Christmas onesie.
And, although we were far from the first Holy Family, it was a wonderful celebration for our family and our church family. And, I hope, even with all our errors, God looked down at our little Baby David and remembered a moment long ago, when another little baby was born and laid in a manger...
Merry Christmas
2 comments:
Hi Chris and Jen,
Just discovered your blog and so enjoyed seeing all the pix of you both and your precious son. We rejoice that the Lord is blessing you and your ministry! We miss your smiling faces on SSI!
God bless,
Ava Dunlow
Hello Chris and Jen,
This is the first time I have seen pictures of your precious baby David. He is beautiful. You make such a lovely family and it is obvious that you are both enjoying the adventure of having a baby. I know this Christmas has new meaning for you. We think of you often. Merry Christmas to all of you.
Fran Owens
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