wonder that surrounds it. We are often so jaded that we miss the

moments that can gather our attention toward the profound and what moves

us deeply. This morning we’ll enjoy our elementary kids program and

then we’ll look at a part of the first Christmas story that reflects

both the wonder and worship of Jesus’ birth. As we wait for Christmas,

we can feel the anticipation of the look on a loved one’s face when they

see the surprise we have prepared for them. We can be filled with

eagerness for a candlelit Christmas Eve service and the notes of a

well-loved Christmas Carol filling the room. But the root of all this

wonder is a baby born that stirred both wonder and worship in some

foreigners who traveled far to meet the newborn King. Let’s see their

story again and remind ourselves why we worship!