![]() ![]() (The hats identify the boy in the middle as Jewish and the boy on the right as Muslim. Here you see children from each religion enjoying futbol. They live in harmony, but they used to live more separately. In this small Ugandan village live Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Summary: This story begins and ends in Africa in the village of Namanyonyi, near the border of Uganda and Kenya. They have been gifted by the presence of Immanuel and a new way home. ![]() Having all dreamed to steer clear of Herod, these wise wanderers leave transformed, their old maps no longer useful. ![]() Once awake, the stars are gone, but the three don't need them anymore. To say thanks, Mary hands over Jesus for all to hold. ![]() They find the babe with that same star shining in his eye and fall down to worship, offering their expensive gifts. When they reach the star, it is surprisingly above a small house with a decidedly homey atmosphere. They realize the star has brought them together. Their interactions with a conniving Herod are a familiar part of the story dramatically told. "Something was calling them.something was missing." They meet on the way to Jerusalem to meet a king. Not sure if the star is above them or imagined, they are wise enough to know this doesn't matter. Summary: Three men, in three different countries, see a star. ![]()
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