Join Pastor John on Sundays at 9:00am in the classroom: A Child Is Born. A Beginner's Guide to Nativity Stories. Author Amy Jill-Levine. Discover the fascinating connections between ancient birth stories and the Nativity of Jesus in this captivating study. 1/18: The Conception & Birth of Isaac and Ishmael, 1/25: The Conception & Birth of Samson, 2/1: The Conception and Birth of Samuel,             2/8: Jesus: Heir to Traditions.