Music is often a big part of how we express our gratitude, adoration and praise to God. Elohymns is designed to help parents connect with their kids in a fun way to establish regular rhythms of praise and worship at home. We recognize that everyone connects with God in different ways. The devotions and playlist below are intended to help you and your kids explore diverse ways to worship God together.
O Come All Ye Faithful (His Name Shall Be)
Passion, Melodie Malone
Read Luke 2:15
This song expresses the excitement that surrounds the birth of Christ as it asks us to “come to Bethlehem” and “behold” and “adore” Him. At Christmastime we remember, and often recreate, the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. The words in this song that say “Word of the Father now in flesh appearing” remind us that God sent His only son into our world. Jesus came to us in a human form that we could connect with, learn from, and relate to. He is “Emmanuel”, which means, “God with us”. This is what we celebrate each Christmas.
Draw your own nativity scene and write out the line “Oh come let us adore him, He is Christ the Lord” as a reminder and celebration of Jesus’s birth.
These Christmas Lights
Matt Redman
During Christmas time we see lights everywhere. People put lights on their Christmas trees, on their houses, in their rooms... Everywhere! We are naturally drawn to lights as humans because they make things look cool and they help us see and find our way around. Jesus described himself as “The Light of the World”. Sometimes our own lives and communities can feel pretty dark and messed up. That’s when it’s especially important for us to remember that one of the reasons Jesus came to earth was to shine His light on us and help us find our way.
Sit in a room with the lights out and light a candle or turn on a flashlight. Read and reflect on John 1:4-5, then listen to this song.
Jesus Is
Orange Kids Music
We celebrate Christmas with joy because it’s all about the arrival of God’s Son, Jesus, here on earth. On the night of Jesus’ birth, an angel told shepherds:
“Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master. This is what you’re to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger.”
(Luke 2:10-12 The Message)
This good news is the best, most important, Christmas gift we’ll ever receive and it’s the only one that will last forever.
Remember the arrival of Jesus as you use this video to worship through movement and then share the good news with someone you know!
Joy to the World (Glory to the King)
Orange Kids Music
Read Luke 1:26-32
In this passage Gabriel tells Mary about something amazing that will happen to her. She is going to give birth to Jesus, the son of God. Mary faithfully accepts Gabriel’s message from God and she is blessed with the joy of being the chosen mother of Jesus. She waited for His birth and we wait for His return. The closer we get to Christmas, with all of the lights, decorations, and presents, the more excited and full of joy we may begin to feel. These things are wonderful and special, but they can't compare to the gift of Jesus and the promise of being with Him forever.
Joyfully celebrate Jesus’ gift as you worship through movement.