The Angel- SHARE THE JOY

     THE ANGEL- SHARE THE JOY

"O Little Town of Bethlehem"

Read Luke 2:9-14

What was the great joy and good tidings that the angels brought? There was so much joy in the heavens they could not be held back from proclaiming it on earth. We can participate in the rejoicing in Christ's birth and in the anticipation for His Second Coming.
       During the Christmas season there is a feeling of anticipation. This reminds us of the simple gift the angels brought to the shepherds on that first Christmas night. The anticipation of good things to come. Many of the Christmas carols inspire within us those same feelings of good tidings and great joy. As we gather together and sing the carols we testify to each other of the birth of our Savior. We 1- repeat the sounding joy, 2- encourage every heart to prepare Him room and 3- echo the wish to receive Him.
       The angels invited the shepherds to go see the Christ child and worship Him. Today the invitation is the same. Come. Prepare Him room. Invite Him in.

Activity: Gather and sing or listen to carols. Go caroling. Enjoy hot cocoa afterwards.

THE ANGEL embodies a heart that runneth over with the good tidings and great joy of the season. The angel is a reminder that the anticipation of good things to come should fill our hearts with warmth overflowing.

[Brady and Mom participated in the Stake Christmas Sing Sunday night. We have also enjoyed singing carols together and practicing harmony.  Aspen loves to listen to Christmas songs (especially Celtic Women) on the computer and dance on her table. Brandi performed "O Holy Night" with her roommates in church Sunday. That required a lot of time practicing and enjoying the music together. These are a few examples of how we are being like the angels and sharing our joy through music.]