Sunday School Christmas Program: Tidings of Great Joy

For some, the pressure to have “a perfect Christmas” can be overwhelming. For others, their loneliness is amplified. What we all need is a real Christmas, one that results in great joy. But joy is not the same thing as happiness. It is infinitely better. Happiness is an emotion. Joyfulness is a condition. Happiness comes from your circumstances. Joyfulness comes from Christ assuring you of his abiding love and your glorious future. Therefore, happiness—“holiday cheer”—is fleeting. Joyfulness is enduring.

This Sunday, our children will share Tidings of Great Joy through the lighting of the Advent wreath, a medley of beloved Christmas carols, a recitation of Luke 2, and a handbell song.