Mary:  BELIEVING

“Mary believed ...”   Luke 1:45

Joseph:  OBEYING

Joseph “did what he was commanded.” Matt. 2:24

The Shepherds:  TELLING

“The shepherds told everyone ...”  Luke 2:17

The Wise Men:  SEEKING & GIVING

The Wise Men “came to worship…gave…joyfully…”Matt. 2:2, 10-11

Simeon:  AFFIRMING

“I have seen the Savior.”   Luke 2:30

Anna:  PRAISING & SHARING

Anna “praised God and talked about Jesus to everyone.”  Luke 2:38

Picture Credits:

Mary:  BE UNTO ME by Liz Lemon Swindle http://www.reparteegallery.com/p-10899-liz-lemon-swindle-be-it-unto-me.aspx

 Joseph:  http://totustuusfamily.blogspot.com/2012/03/he-held-jesus-in-his-arms-st-joseph.html

 Shepherds:  adorationof the shepherds Giorgione

 Wisemen:  http://www.jesus-story.net/magi.htm

Simeon:  SIMEON'S MOMENT by Ron DiCianni http://www.rondicianni.com/ ;

Anna: Anna at the Temple with Jesus, Jerry Bacik,