Note: During the season of Advent, messages and lessons will include a unifying focus that coincides with the four themes of the Advent Sundays (hope, peace, love, and joy). Additionally, each week a Christmas song will be featured, which also incorporates the theme. The focus of the fourth week in Advent is love. This is the final Sunday of the Advent
Craft Activities for Children Luke 1 for the Fourth Sunday of Advent This lesson for the last Sunday of Advent considers how music allows us to express our love for God. Songs and prayers help us to thank Him for His bountiful blessings and gifts. These crafts provide a musical outlet as well as Christmas celebration. A “Maraca Bag” serves as
Children’s Message: Sing of Love Luke 1:39-55 on Music and the Magnificat Main Objective: Music is one of many gifts that God gives us to praise and worship Him. We can use instruments, vocal songs, and prayers to recognize His love and thank Him for His blessings. This message considers how Mary praised the Lord with word and song after learning that
December: A Month of Hope and Celebration December is a significant month for Christians, primarily due to the celebration of Christmas. This holiday commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, a central figure in Christian faith. It’s a time of joy, peace, and reflection on the divine love and sacrifice. Beyond Christmas, December is also a month of preparation and anticipation. The
Age Group: 6-12 years old Lesson Objective The objective of this lesson is to teach the children about the significance of Mary’s visit to Elizabeth, the joyful response of John the Baptist in Elizabeth’s womb, and the importance of recognizing and celebrating God’s work in our lives. Introduction Welcome, kids! Today we’re going to learn about a special visit between
These lesson ideas follow the visit of Mary and Elizabeth where God’s Spirit confirms his promise and we find the powerful examples of spirit-filled praise. “Praise God!” There are many ways that we can glorify God in all that we do and with all of who we are. Children should be encouraged that worship is more than just songs in
What does it mean to obey? To believe? In this children’s message, children will hear how God can do the impossible, and how He can do amazing things in our lives if we trust Him. The story focuses on the angel who announced to Mary that she would bear God’s Son. Mary believed that this was possible, and God’s promises