Joyful! Joyful! We Adore Thee!

Joy to the

World

He Started the Whole World Singing the Song

Book Recommendations

http://www.lizcurtishiggs.com/nonfiction-books-by-liz/

The Women of ChristmasMary Elizabeth Anna

Then Mary…?...Speaks/Sings

• Luke 1:46- 55

• Mary remains three months…

• Elizabeth’s time arrives– Luke 1:57-67– Zechariah: Benedictus

Mary’s Magnificat

• Mary– YouTube The Magnificat by Sandi Patty

• Luke 1:46-55

• Elizabeth– YouTube: Sleep Well– Movie: 33:22 – 34:55

• Zechariah: Zechariah’s Song– Luke 1:64-79

• Mary: “Be Born in Me”

• Anna – Joy of Every Longing Heart

Anna• Lived with husband seven years.• Widow for 84 Years? – Would have been more than a

century old.• Some say she was 84 years old.

• MORE singing– “broke into an anthem of praise

to God.” (MSG)

The Lord announces the word, and the women who proclaim it are a mighty throng.

– Psalm 68:11

Memory Verse

•Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare you praise. – Psalm 51:15

Next Week =

The Nativity Story

The Nativity Story – Week 2• Birth of John– 33:22 – 34:55

• Birth of Jesus– 1:19:35 – 1:21:20