Elizabeth

Light a candle and remember the presence of God is with you.

Cut out the pieces to help you build this story.

More pieces will be added with each story.

Advent is the church season of getting ready for when Jesus will be born. Advent leads to the 12 days of Christmas. Christmas leads to Epiphany at the beginning of January.

Come close to this story that leads us through a special journey during this time of year.

There are many stories and people that prepare us to meet Jesus.

I wonder who we get to meet in today’s story?

This is Elizabeth. Elizabeth was an older cousin to Jesus’ mother, Mary. Her husband was a priest, Zechariah. For many years they tried to have a child, but they were not able to have a child. Finally, an angel came to Zechariah to tell him that Elizabeth would have a son, and he would be named John.

Mary went to see her cousin Elizabeth after she found out she was having a child. Mary and Elizabeth, both pregnant, cared deeply for each other. The baby, John, danced with joy inside Elizabeth’s belly when Mary arrived.

Elizabeth’s son, John the Baptist, would grow up to become a prophet. A prophet is someone who listens to God and shares important messages from God to the people. John helped prepare the way for people to know Jesus.

The second candle of Advent represents PEACE. We will place this candle on our wreath and remember the PEACE Elizabeth felt when she comforted Mary as they both prepared for special sons.

The first candle of Advent represents HOPE. We will place this candle on our wreath and remember the HOPE Isaiah provided for the people in his time, in Jesus’ time, and in our time.