A Thrill of Hope Children's Moments

A Thrill of Hope Children’s Moments is an Advent–Epiphany worship resource featuring original artwork and a leader’s guide for simple, story-centered moments with children.

Theme Overview

Advent begins in a weary world, fractured by division and despair. Yet across generations, humanity has clung to the hope of restoration, and God continues to draw near. The Messiah has saved us, is saving us, and will save us. Suffering is not the final word. As we journey through Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, we watch for God’s saving work all around us: healing where there is hurt, courage where there is fear, hope where there is despair. The miracle of Immanuel did not end in Bethlehem. The thrill of hope persists.

Weekly Themes:

• First Sunday of Advent: Keep Awake
  Mark 13:24–37
• Second Sunday of Advent: Prepare the Way
  Mark 1:1–8
• Third Sunday of Advent: Among You Stands One
  John 1:6–8, 19–28
• Fourth Sunday of Advent: Let It Be with Me
  Luke 1:26–38
• Christmas: Good News of Great Joy
  Luke 2:1–14 (15–20)
• First Sunday after Christmas: My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation
  Luke 2:22–40
• Epiphany: Another Road
  Matthew 2:1–12

Scripture passages used in A Thrill of Hope are from the Revised Common Lectionary, Year B.

Description

These children’s moments are designed for use during worship and include:

• Full-color artwork for each week
• A leader’s guide with storytelling suggestions and prompts
• Open-ended questions for wondering and noticing with children
• Tips for printing and using the artwork in worship or at home

What I Get

ZIP File Download

• Leader guides for Children's Moments
• Full-color illustrated children's moments included in PDF
• Image files for children's moments included in ZIP file