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1 Christ Coming! is a children s bulletin for the 1st week of advent The season of Advent is here! It s time to count the weeks until Jesus birth. We do this by lighting candles on our Advent wreath. Find the candle with the glowing flame and color it in. The first candle on the wreath is either blue or violet. Christ is coming! Just three more weeks to wait. This week the prophets tell us what we re waiting for! The first candle is the Prophet s Candle.

2 Isaiah was a prophet. That means he shared God s word. He listened closely to the Lord And wrote down what he heard. Color this picture of Isaiah writing news about the coming Savior. Can you uncover the message that Isaiah wrote? u n t O u S a c h i l d, i S b O R n t O u S a. Isaiah 9:6 S O n i S g i v e n A B C D E F G H I J K L M N a b c d e f g h i j k l m n O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z O P Q R S t u v w 4 Y z

3 Find these strange baby names hidden in this puzzle. WONDERFUL COUNSELOR MIGHTY GOD EVERLASTING FATHER PRINCE PEACE IMMANUEL H E I D G I N G F G T M N V O A P M B I A V E R J E S E Z M T N T E R O N R G Y Y A A N H R R L I L G T O N Y S E G I E G A Q H L U T H R T F S H S E G P E A C E C I N T T A I S L R D G O D U O I U M U Z J G V N D O X N R N D D F W E K F C O G P R I N C E L D S I C W O N D E R F U L V X Color Isaiah standing by God s promised child. Isaiah knew a child would come. The Lord had told him so. Isaiah thought of baby names That everyone should know.

The prophets knew just where to look! Draw the tiny town of Bethlehem in the space below. We know a child will soon be born. But when? And how? And where? The prophet Micah knew the town.

4 The prophets knew just where to look! Draw the tiny town of Bethlehem in the space below. We know a child will soon be born. But when? And how? And where? The prophet Micah knew the town. In Bethlehem! he shared. Christ will soon be here! By David Mead. Art by Chris Sharp by for the Parish, 1564 Fencorp Dr., Fenton, MO All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. CBA 1

Christ Coming! is a children s bulletin for the 2nd week of advent The season of Advent is here! It s time to count the weeks until Jesus birth. We do this by lighting candles on our Advent wreath.

5 Christ Coming! is a children s bulletin for the 2nd week of advent The season of Advent is here! It s time to count the weeks until Jesus birth. We do this by lighting candles on our Advent wreath. Find the candles with the glowing flames and color them in. The second candle on the wreath is either blue or violet. Christ is coming! Just two more weeks to wait! The second candle is the Bethlehem Candle. This week we ll follow Mary and Joseph on their journey to Bethlehem!

6 Mary heard the angel s news That she soon would have a son. He would be the child of God And the King of everyone. Find five differences between these two pictures of the angel. Fill in the blanks with the words below. Do not be, Mary, for you have found with God. And, you will conceive in your womb and bear a, and you shall call his name. Luke 1:30-31 behold Jesus son favor afraid

7 While he dreamed in bed one night. Joseph heard the news as well. Mary s child is God s own Son. He will be Immanuel! Immanuel means God With Us! Unscramble these words from Joseph s story. Color this picture of Joseph dreaming. Draw an angel visitor in Joseph s dream bubble. S E O J H P M A E N M I L U R E D A M N G A L E R Y A M Answers: Joseph, Immanuel, Dream, Angel, Mary

He ll start a new life in that town With Mary and a son. Christ is coming to town! By David Mead.

8 Which of these roads should Joseph and Mary follow to get to Bethlehem? Now Joseph heads to Bethlehem. It was his family s home. He ll start a new life in that town With Mary and a son. Christ is coming to town! By David Mead. Art by Chris Sharp by for the Parish, 1564 Fencorp Dr., Fenton, MO All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. CBA 2

9 Christ is Coming! a children s bulletin for the 3rd week of advent Co Cr mm ea t i u v Sa nic e mp ati le ons The season of Advent is here! It s time to count the weeks until Jesus birth. We do this by lighting candles on our Advent wreath. Find the three candles with the glowing flames and color them in. The third candle on the wreath is a joyful pink. Christ is coming! Just one more week to wait! The third candle is the Shepherds Candle This week we ll wait with a couple of sleepy shepherds for Christ to come.

10 The shepherd David wrote a song about our shepherd God. Uncover the words to David s song below. t h e l O R d i S m Y, S h e P h e R d i S h a l l. Psalm 23:1 n O t w a n t A B C D E F G H I J K L M N a b c d e f g h i j k l m n O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z O P Q R S t u v w 4 Y z If God is like a shepherd, That must mean that I m his sheep. I ll always follow faithfully. I know he ll guard and keep.

11 While shepherds watched their flocks by night A shining guest appeared To tell those sleepy sheep herders That Christ the Lord was here! Help the shepherd find the two sheep that are the exact match. Color this picture of two shepherds and the angel visitor. What four things are wrong with this picture?

Then help them leave the city to spread the news that Christ is born! Christ is coming to lead us! By David Mead.

12 The shepherds ran to Bethlehem. This baby must be found! And when they saw him for themselves, They spread the word around. Help the shepherds find the baby in the manger. Then help them leave the city to spread the news that Christ is born! Christ is coming to lead us! By David Mead. Art by Chris Sharp by for the Parish, 1564 Fencorp Dr., Fenton, MO All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. CBA 3

Christ Coming! is a children s bulletin for the 4th week of advent The season of Advent is here! It s time to count the weeks until Jesus birth. We do this by lighting candles on our Advent wreath.

13 Christ Coming! is a children s bulletin for the 4th week of advent The season of Advent is here! It s time to count the weeks until Jesus birth. We do this by lighting candles on our Advent wreath. All four Advent candles are now lit. Color them in on the wreath. The fourth candle is either blue or violet. Christ is coming! The wait is almost over! The fourth candle is the Angels Candle. This week we ll listen as God s messengers share the news that Christ is born!

14 Find the words from the angel s good news hidden in the puzzle. ANGEL SHEPHERD BETHLEHEM BABY SWADDLING MANGER SIGN HOST PEACE Out on the hills of Bethlehem The shepherds shook with fear To see an angel in the sky Announcing, Christ is here! S E I N G A N G F G T M W V O A P N B I A V E D A E S E P G T N T E F R D R G Y Y E A N H R R E D B G T O L Y S H G I H L A Q H L U T H O T F P I B E G N G I S S C I E N Y A I S L R D T O D H G I U M U Z J G V N D S X N R N D D F W E K F C O G M A N G E R L D S I C B E T H L E H E M V X Color the angel and the scared shepherds.

15 At once an angel choir appeared And sang a lovely song Of peace on earth to all the world. Now we can sing along. My favorite Christmas song is: Here s a picture of me singing it. Uncover the words of the angels song. to in the, and on earth among those with whom he is! Luke 2:14 highest God peace pleased Glory

16 Our Advent wait is over now. We all can raise a cheer And join with angels, shepherds, too, To sing out, Christ is here! Co Cr mm ea t i u v Sa nic e mp ati le ons Everyone is gathered around the manger. Finish the picture and share the news that Christ is born today! Christ comes today and every day! By David Mead. Art by Chris Sharp by for the Parish, 1564 Fencorp Dr., Fenton, MO All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. CBA 4

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