Scripture: John 1:9; Luke 1:26-38
In the Bible, angels were God’s messengers. They brought news to the people – sometimes in the form of warnings and other times to bring strength and joy. They announced God’s plans to the people chosen to do God’s work on earth. Today we hear about an angel named Gabriel who brought good news to a young woman named Mary. She was going to give birth to a baby in a most unusual way and he would be the Son of God! What seems impossible is always possible with God! And with the birth of Jesus, light came into the world in a new way for all of us. Even in times such as these when the world seems to be dark, we can remember the light and give thanks that Mary said “yes” to Gabriel’s message from God.
Watch- March 25, 2020
Scripture: John 1:9 , Luke 1:26-38
Look at The Annunciation in art. An image – such as a painting – can be a wonderful way to bring the beauty and significance of a biblical story to life while also enjoying (or being introduced t...
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Read- March 25, 2020
Scripture: John 1:9 ; Luke 1:26-38
Read the story of the Annunciation from a variety of Bible translations. You can download a bunch here.
The following tasks are considered (near) impossible for humans to complete. Try out thes...
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Listen- March 25, 2020
Scripture: John 1:9 ; Luke 1:26-38
Jesus is the Light of the world. There are lots of hymns about light, but Hymn #787 “We are marching in the light of God” ( Wonder, Love, and Praise , The Church Pension Fund, 1997) has words i...
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Do- March 25, 2020
Scripture: John 1:9 ; Luke 1:26-38
Make a video. What good news do you have? How has God taken you by surprise? Where did God show up? Record yourself using your phone or digital device sharing stories of good news that you have experie...
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Pray- March 25, 2020
Scripture: John 1:9 ; Luke 1:26-38
Pray the following prayer: O God of the ocean and of my heart, you hold the waves of my feelings in the palm of your hand. You are the God of Big feels and of holding me when I feel small. You know the...
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