Elkhart, Indiana

An angel, the shepherds, and some sheep

 

 

 

 
By David Fast
Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Merry Christmas from Mennonite Mission Network! This animation tells the story of the angel's announcement to the shepherds that the Christ-child has come. Can you imagine how wonderful—and terrifying—that encounter must have been?

 

 

Spoiler alert—the shepherds weren't the only ones shocked by these events. A certain wool-clad creature gets overwhelmed by the excitement as well.  

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And keep your eye out for the appearance of angels in your life.




 

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