Gabriel's Message. The Shepherds
Taken from Advent Lectionary Lessons
**Lectionary Mini Pack
Gabriel's Messages. The Shepherds
Luke 2:4-16**
Here we meet with Gabriel again. Mary, is close to giving birth but she and Joseph have had to go to Bethlehem to be registered. Gabriel knew the importance of them being in Bethlehem to fulfil the prophecy about the Messiah's birth. All the guest houses were filled so Mary and Joseph had to bed down with the animals and that is where Jesus was born. We have games to play, a story to listen to, crafts, colouring, a bible verse we can learn and a prayer to share. Gabriel spoke to a group of shepherds out in the fields and told them the good news about the birth of Jesus. He told them where the baby was to be found and urged them to go and visit Jesus. A host of angels filled the sky and sang. It is all divided into 2 age groups, 6 and under and 7 and over, then a second section for family study that also has prompts for preschoolers and teens so you can tailor it to your needs.
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