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!
No More Let Sins & Sorrows Grow
READ or summarize Luke 2:1-20-Jesus is born, and the shepherds visit.
TALK about why Jesus’s birth was “good news of great joy” (Luke 2:10) for the shepherds and is still that for us today. Explain everything that changed for the world at the moment of Jesus’s birth. Discuss how we glorify and praise God like the shepherds did.
ASK:
- Younger Kids: What is one thing that made you super excited today?
- Older Kids: What is something that brings you joy at Christmastime?
- Teens: What detail about the Christmas story brings you joy? What is one way you can praise God today like the shepherds did?
KIDS ACTIVITY: “Joyful Noise” Bells
Materials: Small jingle bells, pipe cleaners, beads, and ribbon
Create small bell ornaments by threading jingle bells and beads onto pipe cleaners. The children can shake the bells to make a joyful noise as they sing Christmas carols or praise songs. Talk about how the shepherds might have rejoiced and made a joyful noise when they heard the good news.
PRAY: God, help us to love You and to praise You in all we do.