Overview Jesus the Word An Angel Visits Mary Simeon and Anna Flight to Egypt Boy in the Temple Jesus the Word Epiphany John the Baptist The Baptism of Jesus The Lamb of God Tempted Calling the Disciples Wedding at Cana Woman at the Well The Beatitudes Love Your Enemies Do Not Worry Build Your House on the Rock The Man with a Shriveled Hand The Widow of Nain Jesus Calms a Storm The Mustard Seed The Man in the Caves The Man Born Blind Four Friends Mary and Martha The Lord's Prayer Jesus and the Children Transfiguration The Good Samaritan The Parable of the Fig Tree The Danger of Riches The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin The Lost Son The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Ten Men Healed Man Born Blind Lazarus Jesus Talks about God's House Promise of the Holy Spirit The Rich Young Man The Woman Who Touched Jesus' Cloak Jairus' Daughter The Parable of Talents Sending the Twelve Peter's Faith Feeding the 5000 Share God's Love The Ten Bridesmaids The Wrong People Heal in Jesus' Name James and John Ask for Seats of Honour Sheep and Goats Christ the King Zacchaeus A Woman Washes Jesus' Feet Palm Sunday Jesus Cleanses the Temple Parable of the Vineyard The Wedding Banquet Paying Taxes The Greatest Commandment Be Humble The Sadducees’ Question Jesus the Vine The Empty Tomb Thomas and Jesus The Road to Emmaus The Disciples Fish Again The Great Commission Jesus' Ascension

Bible Texts:

 Luke 1:26-38

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

 

"An Angel Visits Mary," The Beginner's Bible, p.266

"The angel visits Mary," DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.205

"An Angel Appears to Mary," DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.186

"Gabriel Visits Mary," The Lion Bible for Children, p.213

"Angels Visit,” Spark Story Bible, p.286 

"Mary and the Angel," The Usborne Children's Bible, p.76

"He's Here!," The Jesus Storybook Bible, p.176

 

 

Children's Story Resources

Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle

Monica asks her father to do the impossible: to get the moon for her.  

 

How these stories are connected:  Impossible things are promised to both Monica and Mary. These stories teach us to place our trust in those who love us, even when they make huge promises.  

 

Questions about Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me:

     What did Monica want her father to do?

     What did Monica do with the moon once she had it?

     What happened to the moon?  

 

Questions about the Bible Story:

     Getting the moon seemed impossible in Monica’s story. What seems impossible in               Mary’s story?

     Why did Mary think it was impossible?

     What did the angel tell her about that?

     What do you think is going to happen?  

Questions about our lives:

     Who tells you about God’s promises?

     Can you learn to trust God’s promises?  

 

Prayer

Thank you, God, for being big enough to do things we can’t do, and thank you, God, for being good. We know that you can do anything, so do the things that will make a difference for everyone who hurts today. Amen.