Thursday, December 5, 2013

Children's church lesson: Mary Visits Elizabeth

Story
Say: Today's story is about someone with really good news to share.  She had to travel a long way to share the news.  Look at this picture from the story, does anyone in this picture look happy? (Show picture from the story)  Every time you hear something happy or exciting say "Woo Hoo!" and wave your arms.  Are you ready?

Read "Mary Visits Elizabeth" in any children's story bible.  Give the children time to respond with a "Woo Hoo" whenever appropriate.  

Lesson
Say: Who had good news in this story? (Mary and Elizabeth) What was the good news? (they were both going to have babies!)  Who travels to share the good news? (Mary) What happened when the good news was shared (Mary and Elizabeth were happy, sang a song, and celebrated together).  

What kinds of news do you like to share?  How do you share that news?  With whom do you like to share it?  What good news about God have you told someone about?  

When we have good news we like to share it.  The birth of Jesus is some of the greatest news ever and we need to share it with others!

Big Idea
The birth of Jesus is some of greatest new ever and we need to share it with others!  

Memory Verse
Marry hurried to visit Elizabeth. -Luke 1:39.  Remind the children that we should hurry and share the good news about Jesus birth too!

Prayer
Take a minute to see if the children have any prayer requests or prayer joys.  Say a short prayer thanking God for love us and sending us his son.  Ask God to help us share the good news with others.  

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