Legend of the Sand Dollar 

There's a pretty little legend 
That I would like to tell 
Of the birth and death of Jesus 
Found in this lowly shell 

If you examine closely, 
You'll see that you find here 
Four nail holes and a fifth one 
Made by a Roman's Spear. 

On one side the Easter Lily, 
Its center is the star 
That appeared unto the wisemen 
And led them from afar. 

The Christmas poinsettia 
Etched on the other side 
Reminds us of His birthday 
Our Happy Christmastide. 

Now break the center open 
And here you will release 
The five white doves awaiting 
To spread Good Will and Peace. 

This simple little symbol, 
Christ left for you and me 
To help us spread his Gospel 
Through all eternity.

- Anonymous

​Scriptures:
John 19:34: "Instead, one of the soldiers pierced Jesus' side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water."

Matthew 2:2: and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him."

Matthew 2:10: "When they saw the star, they were overjoyed."

Matthew 1:23: "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"--which means, "God with us."

Matthew 3:16: "As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him."

Luke 2:14: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."