Memory Verse
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Lesson
One day, God sent an angel name Gabriel to visit Mary.  The angel said to Mary, 'Rejoice! You have found favor with God.'  Then he told Mary that she was going to have a very special and unique baby, and they would call the baby Jesus, which means 'the Lord saves.'

Family Discussion Starter
How do you think Mary and Joseph felt about their role in God's plan?
Why is Jesus' earthly family important?
What about being Jesus' earthly family would be hard?  What might be easy?