Advent 2 - Mary and The Angel

The Angel
appears to
Mary
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Introduction
This week, we will look at our second week of the Christmas lessons. We will focus on Mary
and her reac�on to the angel’s message. This passage can be found in Luke 1:26-38.
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Some of the key points we will look at are--
• Nothing is impossible for God.

• God works in ways we don’t understand.
• We can ask wise people for advice and counsel.
Lesson Guide
Share with your child, how God often gave important messages to angels to deliver for him. Try to remember
some from the Old Testament. Abraham for example.
Ask the child if they know who Mary is. Explain that Mary was a simple Jewish girl who honored God. Talk
about how God chose her to give birth to His Son. Point out that people would be mean to Mary for obeying
God, but she obeyed Him anyway. Explain that people thought Mary had done a bad thing, but she hadn’t.
Remind the child that they should obey God, no matter what other people say.
Pull out baby photos of your child, you, your parents, etc. Point out characteristics that you have in common with
your child, or they have in common with your parents. You can play a matching game, such as these two people
have this similar feature or personality trait. Remind the child that every baby ever born needs both a mommy
and a daddy. Then point out that God told Mary she would have a baby without a daddy, because God would be
the baby’s Father. Marvel that nothing is impossible with God.
Mary sang a song to praise God. Talk about how God likes it when we sing praises to Him. Sing a song of praise
to God with your child. You may also choose to create a song such as singing “Jesus is the Light of the World,
Light of the World, Light of the World. Jesus is the Light of the World. He came on Christmas Day.” Sing these
words to the tune of Mary Had a Little Lamb. You may select another phrase or tune (very simple children’s
tunes are best) to allow your child to have the joy of creating their own song to praise God.
Point out that God works in ways we don’t understand. Pull up an online clip of a cartoon or other children’s
show in a foreign language. Watch the clip together (make sure the content has speaking in it). Ask the child if
they understood the talking in the video. Point out that we cannot understand the clip since we do not speak the
language. Select a verse in a foreign language (if you know someone who speaks a foreign language, choose that
one) or a children’s Bible song. Learn the verse or song with your child (you may use an online video to ascertain
correct pronunciation). Then learn the verse or song in English. Talk about how God reveals some things to us,
but others, only He understands.
Explain that just like we watched a video or asked a friend about the correct way to say something in another
language, people can help us understand God better. Point out that when Mary needed help, she went to
Elizabeth.
Ask the child who they can go to for advice. Point out that the Bible is filled with instructions on how to live.
Ask the child if they can think of a verse that tells us how to live.
Share how God had also allowed Elizabeth to have a baby, even though she was too old and had waited a long
time. Speak how God has a plan for people of all ages. You are never too young or too old for God.
If the child has memorized the song or verse in a language known to a friend, have the child share the song/verse
with the friend.
As it is the second week, add Mary and Joseph to the nativity scene you are building. Point out that the time for
Jesus’ arrival is getting close.
Pray with your child and thank God that nothing is impossible for Him. Ask Him to help you always obey Him.
News for Mary
Mary went to visit her cousin One day, God sent an angel to give
Elizabeth. Mary a very important message.
When Mary arrived, Elizabeth’s The angel Gabriel told Mary, “You are
baby leaped with joy inside her. going to have a baby, who is the son
Elizabeth and her baby knew that of God. You will name him Jesus.”
Mary was carrying a very special Mary was scared and knew this
baby who was the Lord. should be impossible. The angel
Mary sang a song of praise to God. reminded her, “Nothing is impossible
with God.”
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Mary was due to marry a man Mary had a cousin named
named Joseph. Elizabeth. One day her husband,
Zechariah, was in the temple.
When Joseph heard that Mary would
have a baby, he was going to cancel An angel appeared to Him and said
the wedding. Elizabeth would have a son, and he
should be called John.
God spoke to Joseph and said that
Mary’s baby was from Him. He told Zechariah also thought this was
Joseph that Jesus would save the impossible as they were too old.
But with God, nothing is impossible.
people from their sins. Joseph
trusted God.
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Games and Activities
Visit a friend or family
Christmas is a great �me to catch up with friends who
maybe we don’t see too o�en. Reflect on how Mary
planned a trip to visit Elizabeth by planning a trip to
visit a friend or family member. Thank God for the
people He puts in our lives.
Make cards for a care Home

We all love receiving Christmas cards. Remind your child how
the angel delivered important messages from God. Make
some Christmas cards with your child and deliver them to
your local care home. You could use the template provided or
make your own. Ask the staff to give them to some of the
residents who maybe otherwise wouldn’t have any. Remind
your child that Christmas is for everyone, young and old.
(Zechariah and Elizabeth thought they were too old).
Leap for Joy

Remind your child how Elizabeth's baby jumped with
joy as Mary and Jesus approached. Give jumping
direc�ons for your child to follow. For example: jump
high, jump low, jump forward, jump to the side and so
on.
You could also turn it into a game by seeing who can

jump the highest, furthest, funniest etc.
Happy
This card was made by:
Christmas
Help Mary find her way to visit Elizabeth.
ngel
Deliver the letters to the correct house
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2 2
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Angel Decoration
What you need

• The template page printed on
white card or paper.
• Scissors
• Glue
• Colouring pencils or crayons
What to do
Cut out the cone and glue Colour the Angel and Glue the body and wings
or tape together. If wings. onto the cone.
teaching a group, do
before class to save time.
Glue
her
e
Mary’s
House
To add to
Your nativity
scene
Elizabeth’s
House
To add to
Your nativity
scene
Worship Time
Proclaim - Mary did you know.
https://youtu.be/huBusTlJ2-8
An angel came from heaven
https://youtu.be/y4B1I3QK7-4
Hush! There's a Baby
https://youtu.be/toQoB9rN74A
Prayer Time
Thank God that Jesus came to save us.
Thank God for sharing His message with
us.
Next Week
Jesus is Born
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