For the third week of Advent, we’re making our way to the story of Samuel’s anointing of David as the next king. For Sunday, we’ll read this story from the Jesus Storybook Bible, because Sally Lloyd Jones makes it easy for children understand that David wasn’t the logical choice. Still, God revealed through Samuel that David had what God’s people needed.
In keeping with our theme of gifts, we’ll go around the table, saying what gifts we see in each member of our family. I’m sure it will require extra support for the youngest, but she’ll have three models before her turn comes. We’ll write these down and frame them as reminders of the gifts God has equipped us with. The kids like glue, so we’ll take a little time to decorate the frames, too.