The Angel Visits Mary

Luke 1:26-38


Our true story comes from a part of the Bible called the Gospel of Luke. Luke loved Jesus and wanted others to know and love Jesus, too. And the word gospel means “good news!”

A long time ago, in a small town called Nazareth, lived a young woman named Mary. Mary loved God and wanted to live in a way that pleased Him. One day, something amazing happened that Mary did not expect at all.

God sent an angel named Gabriel to visit her. When Mary saw the angel, she was surprised and a little afraid. But Gabriel spoke kindly to her. He said, “Do not be afraid, Mary. God is very happy with you.”

Then the angel told her something wonderful. He said that God had chosen her to have a very special baby. “You will name Him Jesus,” the angel said. “He will be great, and He will be the Son of God.”
Mary listened carefully. She did not understand how this could happen, so she asked the angel, “How can this be?” Gabriel told her that God’s Holy Spirit would make it happen, because nothing is too hard for God.

Mary thought about everything she had heard. Even though she still had questions, she trusted God. She said, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything happen just the way God wants.”

Mary felt peaceful because she knew God loved her and would be with her. God had a wonderful plan, and Mary was ready to be part of it.

God helped Mary be brave and trust Him. God loves us, too, and He is always with us.

God loved Mary and had a special plan for her. God loves you, too, and He is always with you. You can trust Him every day.


Dear God,

Thank You for loving us just like You loved Mary. Help us trust You every day, even when things surprise us. Thank You for sending Jesus. We love You, God.

In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.





Bible Verse: “Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord.” — Luke 2:11, BSB

Paraphrase: “Jesus is born! He is the Savior God promised to us.”



Activities

These activities help preschoolers engage with the story through movement, crafts, music, and storytelling, making the lesson fun and memorable.


1. Angel Message Craft

Objective: Children learn that God sent an angel to Mary with wonderful news.

Materials: Paper plates, crayons, child-safe scissors, glue, scrap paper for wings, gold/yellow crayons.

Activity: Children draw a happy face on a paper plate. They cut or tear two wing shapes from scrap paper and glue them onto the plate. They color the plate’s edge yellow like bright light.

Talk About It: “God sent an angel to Mary with a special message. What did the angel tell her?”


2. Mary Says “Yes” Role Play

Objective: Children understand Mary’s trust in God.

Materials: Simple cloth scarf or towel to place around shoulders, no-cost props optional.

Activity: One child plays Mary, others take turns being the angel. They gently act out Mary hearing the message and saying, “I am the Lord’s servant!”

Talk About It: “Mary trusted God. When can we trust God?”


3. Stars of God’s Promise

Objective: Connect God’s promises with the coming of Jesus.

Materials: Star-shaped stickers or stars cut from paper, blue paper, glue.

Activity: Children place star stickers or glue paper stars onto blue paper, creating a “night sky.”

Talk About It: “God keeps His promises, and Jesus is the best promise of all.”
 

4. “The Angel Came to Mary” Song (Musical Activity)

Objective: Help children joyfully remember the angel’s message to Mary.

Materials: None required (optional soft hand motions).

Activity: Teach children this simple song to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. Encourage them to move gently like angels as they sing.

Song Lyrics (Public Domain tune)
To the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”

    “Angel Gabriel came to say,
    ‘Do not fear, God’s with you today.
    You will have a baby boy,
    Jesus brings the world great joy.
    Angel Gabriel came to say,
    ‘Do not fear, God’s with you today.”

Talk About It: “The angel brought Mary good news about Jesus. What good things has God done for you?”

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