1. The Story of How Jesus Was Born by Geri Murray based on Luke 2:1-14

2. Joseph had to go to Bethlehem, the place where he grew up.

3. Mary was tired, so she got to ride. She would soon have a baby.

4. It was such a long trip.

5. When they got to Bethlehem there was no place to stay. “Sorry, no room here. Try the stable.”

6. Animals slept in the stable.

7. There was an old manger in the stable.

8. There was fresh hay in the stable.

9. Before they went to sleep that night, Mary’s baby was born. They named him Baby Jesus.

10. Joseph filled the manger with fresh hay and Mary laid Baby Jesus in the manger.

11. Good Night, Baby Jesus!

12. All of heaven and earth sang for joy!

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