December 17
December 17, 2021 • LeAnn Ashton • Luke 1:26–38
REFLECT: Last week we saw God’s plan unfolding through the promise of John the Baptist--the man sent to prepare the way for Jesus the Rescuer. This week we will focus on Jesus' birth! His birth is important because of what He came to do. God sent Him to earth as a human baby, to bring Him into our world, to save us from our sins. RESPOND: Plan with your family to celebrate Jesus’ birthday! You can make Him a birthday card--bake Him a cake! Sing Happy Birthday to Him. Whatever you like! You can post pictures of your birthday party for Jesus and tag us: @SVKidsVancouver. To access our extended family devotional click the following button.
December 10: The Birth of John The Baptist
December 10, 2021 • LeAnn Ashton
REFLECT: The word Advent means “coming.” During Advent, we remember Jesus' first coming and prepare our hearts for Him to return someday. Throughout the Bible, we see the unfolding of God’s big picture plan to bring a Rescuer--Jesus--and in today's passage we learn about the birth of John the Baptist, sent to prepare the way for Jesus, the Rescuer. RESPOND: Draw a picture of your favorite part of this story. Hang it up where you can see it, so that when you look at it, you will be reminded to prepare your heart for Jesus. Make charade cards from scenes or keywords from this story. Play charades as a family! To access our extended family devotional click the button!
December 3: Family Devotion
December 3, 2021 • LeAnn Ashton • Matthew 1:1–17
Sin separates us from God, and there is nothing we can do to fix that on our own. God is the only one able to bridge the gap between us and Himself. He could have left us as sinners, forever apart from Him, but He didn’t! God loves us so much that He chose to come to us through Jesus. Jesus' death and resurrection took care of our sin and allows us to come close to God when we choose to believe in and follow Him. Make a list of your family & friends. Do any of them not yet know Jesus? Pray for them, that they would be saved. Want to know more about Jesus and Christmas? Search the internet for “Jesse Tree” crafts or coloring activities! To access our extended family devotional click the button.