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 about The Glory of the Lord)

Teaching the Spiritual Concept: (talking with children about Christmas)

Preschool Talks:

 "Swaddling Clothes" by the Rev. Patrick Rose
 "The Lord Is Born" by the Rev. Philip B. Schnarr - An illustrated retelling of the story from Luke 2





Projects and Activities:

Activities

 Learning by Heart  (PDF)
 Dramatize the Story of the Lord's Birth (PDF)
 Come and Walk in the Light of the Lord (PDF)
 Being Good Sheep (PDF)
 Using a Nativity Scene to Focus on the Lord's Birth (PDF)

Projects

 Wrapped in Swaddling Cloths (ages 3-7) (PDF)
 Cookie Cutter Candles (ages 3-12) (PDF)
 "Picturing the Glory of the Lord" (ages 4-10) (PDF)
  Standing Sheep for Christmas Representation (ages 5-9)
 Host of Angels Decorative Hanging (Stencil) (ages 5-12) (PDF)
 
Coloring Pages
 "For Unto You Is Born this Day" Nativity Stained Glass Window (PDF) 
 Angel Appears to the Shepherds by Donald Morehead (PDF)
 Shepherds Watching Their Flocks (PDF)
 Lord in a Manger (PDF)

Family Activities Overview

Sunday School:  

 Sunday School Lesson 1.14 - The Shepherds Come (PDF)
     (Activities include dramatizing the story and making a shepherd collage.)

 Sunday School Project - The Lord Comes into the World (PDF)
     (Make a sheep ornament for your Christmas tree.)

Songs:

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

In order to view PDF files, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or above. Click on the link at left to download a free version of this software if you don't already have it.