Side 1
Anna was a prophetess from the tribe of Asher. She was very old and had been a widow for many years.
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Anna
Nativity gathers the Christmas story into a path of promise, birth, witness, worship, and refuge so families can move slowly and remember how God came near in Jesus.
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Scripture: Luke 2:36-38
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Anna Gives Thanks
Each section is paired with the matching face from the story sheet. Read the six sections as one short story.
Side 2
She stayed near the temple, worshiping with fastings and petitions
Side 3
night and day.
Side 4
At the very hour when Simeon was speaking about Jesus, Anna came near.
Side 5
She gave thanks to God.
Side 6
Then she spoke about the child to everyone who was waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
Scripture anchor: Luke 2:37 (phrase)
Key verse / Luke 2:38
Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.