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For the past few weeks, the theme for our worship has been \u201cHome for More Than Christmas.\u201d One of the names the Bible uses to refer to Jesus is Immanuel, which means \u201cGod with us.\u201d In Jesus, God offers us a better definition of \u201chome,\u201d and he offers it to us for more than just one day. In Jesus, God is always with us so that we never have to be without him. This name, Immanuel, is highlighted in the account of Jesus\u2019 birth recorded in Matthew\u2019s gospel. Tonight, we celebrate the birth of Christ in Scripture and in song by hearing three sections of Matthew\u2019s gospel. Each section conveys that Jesus\u2019 birth was the fulfillment of all God had promised. Each section conveys that in Jesus \u2013 Immanuel \u2013 our fears are turned to joy.