Troy Church Families—our Christmas Program will be Sunday, December 7th, featuring all children ages 18 months through 6th grade in a special presentation of the Christmas Story. Children will lead worship through Christmas hymns and an enactment of Jesus’s birth from Luke’s Gospel. Rehearsals will take place November 2nd, November 16th, and December 6th (dress rehearsal). Please sign up by November 2nd using the form below—one form may be used for multiple children.
Family Worship
This week, aim to Read, Pray, and Sing at least twice. Pick two days and spend intentional time together as a family.
- Read – Use a storybook Bible or follow this week’s recap to retell the story at home.
- Pray – Talk to God together about what you’ve read. Ask questions. Give thanks. Pray for understanding.
- Sing – Choose a simple hymn or worship song:
- 🎵 “There is a Fountain Filled With Blood”
- 🎵 “Holy, Holy, Holy”
- 🎵 For younger kids: “Jesus Loves Me” or the “Doxology”
After feeding the five thousand, Jesus sent the crowds and disciples away to rest. As the disciples sailed across the sea, a violent storm arose. While they struggled against the waves, Jesus came to them—walking on water. Terrified, the disciples thought he was a ghost, but Jesus said, “It’s really me! Don’t be afraid.” Peter asked to come to him, and Jesus agreed. Peter walked on the water but began to sink when he became afraid. Jesus caught him, saved him, and brought him back to the boat. The wind ceased, and the disciples worshiped him.
This story reveals Jesus as the Son of God who rescues us when we cry out. Like Peter, we may fear or doubt, but Jesus meets us in our need. He showed his divine power through miracles, but his greatest act was dying on the cross to save sinners. The one who calmed the sea is the one who brings peace to our hearts through his death and resurrection.
LISTEN TO THE STORY
Watch the Story!
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