Kirsty has put together a listing of resources themed around the bible readings for 20th December. It is available at the diocesan website at https://www.derryandraphoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20th-December-An-Angel-Visit-Lectionary.pdf and reproduced below.
Read: Luke 1:26-38
The angel Gabriel came to visit Mary in her house. Mary was engaged to Joseph – ready to get married and start her married life with him – but God had an important job for Mary to do first. Mary was going to have a baby. Not just any baby – a special baby. This baby would be God’s son. God had a plan to rescue his people and Mary was the start of that plan. She could have said no –God gave her a choice, but she did what God wanted her to do.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkEypzmHwCI (Saddleback Kids)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kcap1eWuatE (The Gospel Project)
Who visited Mary? What did he tell her? What did Mary do? How would you have reacted if an angel visited you?
Do: Make an Angel – https://www.crayola.com/free-coloring-pages/print/stand-up-angel-coloring- page/
Cryptogram – https://sermons4kids.com/visit_from_an_angel_cryptogram.htm?fromSermonId=474
Wordsearch – https://sermons4kids.com/angel_visits_mary_wordsearch.htm?fromSermonId=474
Pray:
Heavenly Father, through this season of Advent, we prepare for our Christmas celebrations of the birth of your Son Jesus Christ.
In all the bust times help us to see the importance of your love for us. Show us new ways to share the message of your love for all people. We pray this in the name of Jesus, whose coming we eagerly await. Amen. (taken from Praying Together)
Father in heaven watch over our loved ones.
Keep them by your side.
May they be safe and peaceful, in you may they abide.
Give wisdom to the doctors and nurses too we pray,
renew their strength and bless them for the work they do each day.
Send healing and restoration and let them feel your love.
May your Holy Spirit give them rest as gentle as a dove. Amen (taken from Praying Together)
Share:
At 5pm take a light outside and take part in Christmas Shine the Light. Once you have your light outside say an Advent prayer and sing a Christmas Carol. Can you invite others to join in?