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THE BABE OF BETHLEHEM

by Donald Cantrell

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20


Title: The Babe of Bethlehem
Author: Donald Cantrell
Text: Luke 2:15-20

Christmas Eve Sermon

I - One's Meaningful Mission (15)

II - One's Meager Manger (16)

III - One's Marvelous Message (17 - 18)

IV - One's Mental Musing (19)

V - One's Merry Mindset (20)

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Small Towns Known for One Thing

If there's one thing, we know from listening to John Cougar Mellencamp, it's that small-town pride runs deep. Also, that rural kids weirdly suck on chili dogs. But mostly, that people are really proud of their small towns. And nowhere is that more the case than in these 14 places, each of which is known, some might say "famous" for one single thing. The signs will let you know you what that thing is when you arrive, and the residents will make sure you never forget it.

- Woodstock, NY

Yes, still hippies!!!

The Woodstock music festival was held almost FIVE decades ago and, technically, on a dairy farm almost SIXTY miles away. But no matter: this scenic New York town will ALWAYS be known for the hippies, and quite possibly the greatest guitar rendition of the national anthem ever.

- Roswell, NM

Aliens, of course!!!

Despite the government's best efforts to cover it up, everyone knows that aliens totally crashed here in 1947. No? Not true? Anyway, while Roswell does rock the slogan, "The Aliens Aren't the Only Reason to Visit," the town hasn't shied away from working the whole extraterrestrial shtick. It's like a creepy, alien-themed Disneyland.

- Haleyville, AL

Where 9-1-1 began!!!

Okay, so obviously Haleyville isn't really famous since nobody outside of Alabama has ever heard of it, but turns out, the first ever 911 call was made here on February 16th, 1968. Ironically, it wasn't even to report an emergency; rather, a simple call between Alabama Speaker of the House, Rankin Fite, and Congressman Tom Bevill. Today, that red rotary phones on displa ...

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