First Sunday of Advent - Hope
Bible Passage
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Timothy kicked the dirt from his sandals and knocked on Paul’s door. “Timothy, you’re back!” Paul exclaimed when he saw his friend. Timothy had returned from a long trip visiting many new churches. The two men stepped inside.
“How is the church in Thessalonica?” Paul asked.
“The church is growing!” Timothy replied. “Every day the Thessalonians tell more and more people about Jesus.”
Paul smiled and clapped his hands. “That’s good news!” he said.
“They still have lots of questions and wonder when they’ll see you again/ Maybe you can write them a letter,” Timothy suggested.
Paul grabbed his stylus. “That sounds like a great idea!”
Dear Thessalonians,
How can we thank God enough for you? You bring Timothy and me such joy!
We pray every night and day that we will see you again! It’s a long trip to Thessalonica, but we hope to travel there again someday. Then we can answer your questions in person and restore your faith.
Timothy tells me the church is doing well - I am so pleased! Keep telling people about Jesus. Your church will continue to grow!
May God help you to love one another and all people. May your faith be strong until we meet again!
Grace and peace to you! AMEN!
Your Friend in Christ,
Paul
*taken from Whirl Bible: Classroom Edition
“How is the church in Thessalonica?” Paul asked.
“The church is growing!” Timothy replied. “Every day the Thessalonians tell more and more people about Jesus.”
Paul smiled and clapped his hands. “That’s good news!” he said.
“They still have lots of questions and wonder when they’ll see you again/ Maybe you can write them a letter,” Timothy suggested.
Paul grabbed his stylus. “That sounds like a great idea!”
Dear Thessalonians,
How can we thank God enough for you? You bring Timothy and me such joy!
We pray every night and day that we will see you again! It’s a long trip to Thessalonica, but we hope to travel there again someday. Then we can answer your questions in person and restore your faith.
Timothy tells me the church is doing well - I am so pleased! Keep telling people about Jesus. Your church will continue to grow!
May God help you to love one another and all people. May your faith be strong until we meet again!
Grace and peace to you! AMEN!
Your Friend in Christ,
Paul
*taken from Whirl Bible: Classroom Edition
Videos
Godly Play
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Season of Wonder Advent 1: The Prophets by Godly Play Foundation
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"Advent" Godly Play by Godly Play Foundation
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A blessing for Hope - kate Bowler - Have a Beautiful terrible day!
Saddleback Kids
This. video is 3:02 minutes long
Crossroad Kids' Club
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Advent Lighting Weekly Guide - At the Table
Art Project
Advent Wreath
Materials:
Adult Preparation:
Instructions:
- Paper Towel or Toilet Paper Rolls
- Construction Paper
- Green
- Red
- Orange
- Yellow
- Paper Plate
- Scissors
- Sharpie
- Blue crayons
- Glue
Adult Preparation:
- Gather Materials
- Lay Out Materials
- If child is young, cut out green leaves, yellow and orange flames and red circles
Instructions:
- First, color the rolls with blue crayon
- Once finished coloring, write Hope, Peace, Joy and Love
- Next, cut out green leaves, yellow and orange flames, and red circles
- Then, glue the rolls, leaves, and cranberry (red circles) onto the paper plate
- Finally glue the flames onto the rolls
Songs from First Sunday of Advent
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The First Noel by PCPC Praise Band
This video is 3:40 minutes long
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O Come, O Come Emmanuel by PCPC Chancel Choir
This video is 2:53 minutes long
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O Come All Ye Faithful by PCPC Praise Band
This video is 2:36 minutes long
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Adoration by PCPC Praise Band
This video is 3:07 minutes long
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A Prayer About Hope for the First Sunday of
Advent
Advent
This video is 1:39 minutes long
A Blessing For Hope by Kate Bowler
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PCPC Advent Newsletter for All of December
PCPC Children's Ministry
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