Christmas in July - VBS 2025
Daily Overview
Monday
Joseph
Surprise
Each day brings its own surprises. - Proverbs 27: 1
Joseph is a carpenter and engaged to Mary. One night, an angel came to Joseph and told him that Mary was going to have a son. Joseph was told to name his son Jesus. At first Joseph was surprised about this news. The next morning, Joseph was excited to tell Mary about the visit with the angel.
Tuesday
Mary
Servant
Here am I, the servant of the Lord. - Luke 1:38a
Mary was a young woman who lived in Nazareth. She was engaged to Joseph. An angel visited Mary to let her know that she was going to have a son. Mary was trying to figure out how that was possible as she wasn’t married yet. The angel told Mary that she would be the mom to the Son of God. She was so surprised. Mary listened to the angel and wanted to be God’s servant and be the mother of Jesus.
Wednesday
Mary Visits Elizabeth
Friend
But it is you, my equal, my companion, my familiar friend. - Psalm 55:13
Mary went to visit her cousin Elizabeth. Elizabeth was pregnant and was so excited to learn that Mary was also pregnant. Mary and Elizabeth loved spending time together doing things that friends do together. They had lots of fun getting ready for their babies and talking about their children growing up together. Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.
Thursday
Jesus is Born
Love
Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God. - Micah 6: 8
Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem to be counted with all the other people. There were so many people in the city, there was no place for them to stay in the inn. They found a place with the animals that was warm and cozy. While there, Mary gave birth to baby Jesus. The shepherds in the fields nearby were visited by the angels who told them to go to Bethlehem. The shepherds went and found Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. After their visit, they returned to the fields to care for the sheep.
Friday
Visit of the Wise Men
Gifts
They knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. - Matthew 2:11b
The wise men knew someone important was coming and they waited for the sign. One night, they saw a star in the sky and knew they should follow it to see the new king. On their journey, they visited King Herod and encouraged the wise men to let him know where the new king was. The wise men continued on their way and after traveling for nearly two years, they arrived and brought gifts. God sent an angel to tell them to go home a different way.
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