This Advent season, we’re preparing our hearts by looking at the Christmas story through the lens of the classic Christmas carol, “Joy to the World.” Each service, we’ll pause and take time to reflect on the different parts of the story! We hope you’ll join us!
The Lord is Come
READ or summarize Luke 1:26-38 • The angel Gabriel appears to Mary.
TALK about Mary’s trust in God and how nothing is impossible for Him. Explain that Mary’s baby would be Jesus, and He is the Son of God. God sent His Son to the world as a baby because of how much He loves us (John 3:16).
ASK:
- Younger Kids: How do you think you would feel if an angel showed up and started telling you about God’s plans for you? Scared? Excited? Happy? Nervous? Confused?
- Older Kids: Who is one person you trust? How do you know you can trust that person? How do we know we can trust God?
- Teens: How do you know God is trustworthy? Can you think of a situation in your life that requires the kind of trust in Him that Mary showed here?
SING ALONG with Ellie Holcomb as she sings “Joy to the World” (Week One video).
If you have teenagers, check out more of Ellie’s songs and clips of the devotional teachings too.
PRAY: Thank You, God, for Jesus. Help us believe and trust in You like Mary did.