In Luke chapter 2, we read of angels who appear to tell some shepherd of the Lord's birth in Bethlehem and to proclaim a message of glory to God and peace on earth. When we look to the Lord in the truths of His Word, the heavenly light of His glory can shine in our minds, dispelling our spiritual darkness and bringing us peace.
Quotes from the Lord's Word (selected quotes relating to The Glory of the Lord)
 Peace on Earth (PDF version for printing)
Peace on Earth (HTML version)


Teaching the Spiritual Concept (talking about Christmas with children)

Family Talks:

"The Glory of the Lord" by the Rev. Lawson Smith
"Christmas Candles" by the Rev. Lorentz Soneson
"Swaddling Clothes" by the Rev. Patrick Rose

Projects and Activities:

Activities

 Dramatize the Story of the Lord's Birth (PDF)
 The Light of the World (PDF)
 Come and Walk in the Light of the Lord (PDF)
 Being Good Sheep (ages 3-8) (PDF)
 Sharing the Good Tidings (PDF)
 Using a Nativity Scene to Focus on the Lord's Birth (PDF)
 Children's Prayers at Christmas (PDF)

Projects

 Cookie Cutter Candles (ages 3-12) (PDF)
 Wrapped in Swaddling Cloths (ages 3-7) (PDF)
 Standing Sheep for Christmas Representation (ages 5-9) (PDF)
 Host of Angels Decorative Hanging (Stencil) (ages 5-12) (PDF)
 Picture the Angel Host Appearing to Shepherds (ages 7-10) (PDF)
 Mobile: Heavenly Host of Angels (ages 8-12) (PDF)
 Shepherd Stained Glass Window (ages 8-12) (PDF)
 Shepherd Boy Ornament (ages 8-12) (PDF)
 Nativity Diorama with Shepherds (ages 8-14) (PDF)
 Easy Angel Snowflake (ages 8-14)
 Paper Chain of Angels (ages 8-14)
 Christmas Triptych (ages 9-12) (PDF)
 Pop-up Christmas Card (ages 9-14) (PDF)
 Intricate Angel Snowflake (ages 9-14) (PDF)
 Making and Using Candles (PDF)
 Enlighten My Darkness (PDF)
 Making Sheep for Nativity Display (ages 10-up) (PDF)
 Poster: Mary, Joseph, and the Babe in a Manger by Robert Glenn (PDF)
 Poster: Unto You Is Born This Day... by Robert Glenn (PDF)


For more Projects see the Sunday School lessons and projects.

Coloring Pages

 "For Unto You Is Born this Day" Nativity Stained Glass Window (PDF)
 Angel Appears to the Shepherds by Donald Morehead (PDF)
 Glory to God (two page version to join together) by Edith Elphick (PDF)
 Glory to God (one page version to enlarge) by Edith Elphick (PDF)
 Shepherds Watching Their Flocks (PDF)
 The Angel Brings Good Tidings (PDF)
 Good Tidings of Great Joy by Robert Glenn (PDF)
 The Glory of the Lord Shone Around Them (PDF)
 Glory to God in the Highest by Robert Glenn (PDF)
 Nativity (PDF)
The Lord in a Manger (PDF)

Family Activities

Overview of Projects and Activities for Families (html)
 Overview of Projects and Activities for Families (PDF)

Sunday School:

For ages 6-9

 Sunday School Lesson 1.03 - The Birth of the Lord (PDF)
      (Project ideas include stained glass window and Christmas mobile.)

 Sunday School Project - The Lord Comes into the World (PDF)
     (Suggests making a manger for the baby Lord.)

For ages 9-12

 Sunday School Lesson 19: Angels and Stars at Christmas Time (PDF)

 Sunday School Project - The Lord Comes into the World (PDF)
      (Make a special ornament showing the baby Lord in the manger - made of a walnut shell.)

Songs:

 The First Noel (PDF)
 When the World Was White with Winter (PDF)
 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (PDF)
 Silent Night, Holy Night! (PDF)
 Away in a Manger (PDF)
 Blessed Night (PDF)
 Joy to the World (PDF)
 O Tell Me Gentle Shepherd (PDF)

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