Activity sheet
Joy: John points to the light Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11; Psalm 126; John 1:6–8, 19–28
Find the words
The words go across and down. Check off each word you find.
- ADVENT
- CANDLE
- GLAD
- JESUS
- JOHN
- JOY
- LIGHT
- RIVER
- VOICE
- WATER
- WILDERNESS
- WITNESS
Joy: John points to the light Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11; Psalm 126; John 1:6–8, 19–28
The words go across and down. Check off each word you find.
Joy: John points to the light Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11; Psalm 126; John 1:6–8, 19–28
Word bank: JOHNJOYLIGHTRIVERVOICEWATERWITNESS
Circle the right answer.
1. Was John the light?
2. Who is the light that John pointed to?
3. Who is God’s good news for?
Joy: John points to the light Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11; Psalm 126; John 1:6–8, 19–28
The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad.
Psalm 126:3
Joy: John points to the light Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11; Psalm 126; John 1:6–8, 19–28
John told everyone about the light. Color the candle and its light shining all around.
Joy: John points to the light:PDFPNG
Joy: John points to the light Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11; Psalm 126; John 1:6–8, 19–28
Today was the third Sunday of Advent, the Sunday of joy, when many churches light a pink candle. Your child heard the story of John the Baptist (John 1:6–8, 19–28). When leaders asked John who he was, he said he was a voice calling, “Get ready!” John was glad to point everyone to Jesus, the light who brings God’s love to all.
Put the joy lantern on your table. Each evening this week, turn on a lamp or a battery candle at dinner, and take turns naming one thing that made you glad today.
Dear God, thank you for the joy of Advent. Help us point to your light and share your love. Amen.
Memory verse
“The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad.” (Psalm 126:3)
Joy: John points to the light Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11; Psalm 126; John 1:6–8, 19–28
