Nov. 29—1st Sunday of Advent— Dec.

13— 3rd Sunday of Advent—

GOD (Creation) HOPE

Nov. 30—ADAM AND EVE Dec. 14— ELIJAH

Dec. 1— NOAH Dec. 15— ISAIAH

Dec. 2— ABRAM Dec. 16— DANIEL

Dec. 3— SARAH Dec. 17— EZEKIEL

Dec. 4— ISAAC Dec. 18— ZECHARIAH AND

ELIZABETH
Dec. 5— JACOB
Dec. 19— JOHN THE BAPTIST
Dec. 6—2nd Sunday of Advent—
JOSEPH Dec. 20— 4th Sunday of Advent—
PEACE
Dec. 7— MOSES
Dec. 21— JOSEPH
Dec. 8— RAHAB
Dec. 22— MARY
Dec. 9— RUTH
Dec. 23— JOURNEY TO BETHLE-
Dec. 10— JESSE HEM

Dec. 11— SAMUEL Dec. 24— BABY JESUS

Dec. 12— DAVID

 GOD ADAM & EVE

Genesis 1: 26—31 Genesis 3: 1—19

The Creation of the World Sin and Sadness

(ornament of the earth) (ornament of an apple with a snake)

Prayer: Prayer:
Thank You, Creator God, for making Mighty God, keep us from doing things that
our wonderful world. make You unhappy.

NOAH ABRAM

Genesis 6: 11-14, 7:17-8:3, 9:8-13 Genesis 12:1-7

Promise Faithfulness
(ornament of ark and rainbow) (ornament of tent and camel)

Prayer: Prayer:
Thank You, almighty God, for keeping Holy God, help us to obey You and do the
Your promises. things that You want us to do.

SARAH ISAAC

Genesis 21:1-7 Genesis 22:1-14

Answered Prayers Protection

(ornament of a baby cradle) (ornament of a ram)

Prayer: Prayer:
Gracious God, thank You for answering Protect us, dear God, when we have to do
our prayers. things that make us sad.

“Emphasis points” are concepts pre-

sented in the Bible stories that can be dis-
cussed more fully with your children.
 JACOB JOSEHPH

Genesis 28:10-22 Genesis 37:1-36

God is Always With Us Forgiveness

(ornament of a ladder) (ornament of coat of many colors)

Prayer: Prayer:
Remind us each day, God, that You are God of forgiveness, help us to be kind even to
with us. people who make us angry.

MOSES RAHAB

Deuteronomy 5:1-22 Joshua 2:1-21

Rules Courage
(ornament of the ten commandments) (ornament of a rope)

Prayer: Prayer:
Righteous God, thank You for giving us Dear God, give us courage to help
rules to guide us. others.

RUTH JESSE

Ruth 1:15-2:13 Isaiah 11:1-2

God Takes Care of Us Waiting and Being Patient

(ornament of wheat) (ornament of tree stump with new shoots)

Prayer: Prayer:
Holy God, thank You for being with us Dear God, we thank You that You have a plan
always. for each of us. Help us to be patient as we wait
for Jesus’ birthday.
 SAMUEL DAVID

I Samuel 16:1-13 II Samuel 5:1-5

God has a Plan for Us Kings and Shepherds

(ornament of horn with oil) (ornament of a crown)

Prayer: Prayer:
God of wisdom, guide us to serve You. Watch over and protect us, Holy God.

HOPE ELIJAH

Habakkuk 2:1-4 I Kings 18: 17-24, 36-39

Watching and Waiting Praising God

(ornament of a watchtower) (ornament of an altar with fire)

Prayer: Prayer:
God of all time, be with us as we wait for the We praise You, powerful God, for all that You
birth of Your Son. have done for us.

ISAIAH DANIEL

Isaiah 6:1-8 Daniel 6

Truth Trust in God

(ornament of rose) (ornament is of lion)

Prayer: Prayer:
Thank You, Lord, for Your truth and those Savior God, it is not always easy to love You
that have been entrusted with it. Thank you more than anything else. Help us to trust
for Your prophets. and honor You each day.
 EZEKIEL ZECHARIAH AND ELIZABETH

Ezekiel 3:1-11 Luke 1: 5-25

God’s Word is Food for our Souls Faith

(ornament is of scroll) (ornament is picture of Zechariah and Eliza-
beth)
Prayer:
Caring Father, thank You for Your holy word, Prayer:
Give us Your understanding and help us to Almighty God, give us the courage to tell eve-
stay close to You. ryone about Your good works.

JOHN THE BAPTIST PEACE

Matthew 3:1-6 Isaiah 11: 6-9

Prepare Peacefulness
(ornament of sea shell) (ornament of wolf and lamb lying down
together)
Prayer:
Holy God, forgive us when we do things that Prayer:
displease you. Make our hearts ready Loving God, help us find ways to have peace
for Jesus. in our world.

JOSEPH MARY

Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 1:26-38

Goodness and Kindness Purity

(ornament of hammer and saw) (ornament of lilies in a heart)

Prayer: Prayer:
God who calls us, help us to hear Your voice. Thank You, God, that nothing is impossible
with You.
 JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM JESUS

Luke 2:1-5 Luke 2:6-21

Guidance Savior
(ornament of town) (ornament of star)

Prayer: Prayer:
Guide our journeys wherever they take us, Thank You, God of the universe, for the most
holy God. wonderful gift of Your son, Jesus.
CREATION ADAM AND EVE

NOAH ABRAM
SARAH ISAAC

JACOB JOSEPH
MOSES RAHAB

RUTH JESSE
SAMUEL DAVID

HOPE ELIJAH
ISAIAH DANIEL

EZEKIEL ZECHARIAH AND ELIZABETH

JOHN THE BAPTIST PEACE

JOSEPH MARY
 JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM JESUS

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