Lesson Learned: An angel visits Joseph to tell him that Mary, his future wife, will have God’s Son. Materials Needed: paper cup, napkin, lollipop, pipe cleaner, stickers Bible Verse:Matthew 1:18-21 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came…
A Special Message
Lesson Learned: An angel comes to Mary to tell her she will have God’s Son, Jesus. Materials Needed: various colors of felt, pipe cleaner, scissors, pencil, empty toilet paper roll, glue Bible Verse: Luke 1: 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27…
God Promises A Savior
Lesson Learned: God promised a savior a long, long time ago.Materials Needed: paper plate, scraps of fabric, permanent marker, gluestickBible Verse:Isaiah 9:66 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Talking Points: Long before…
Oh Joy
Lesson Learned: Jesus gives us joy. Materials Needed: old cereal box, string or ribbon, paint, pencil, scissors, hole punch Bible Verse:Luke 2:1010 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior…
The Christmas Story
Lesson Learned: We’ll be acting out the Christmas Story.Materials Needed: any of a variety of items that you might have on hand to act out the Christmas Story with your kids (eg: sheets to wear over your heads like shepherds, yard stick or play horse to “ride” to Bethlehem, blankets for hay and the manger,…
Needing Help
Lesson Learned: Jesus taught us to help those in need.Materials Needed: noneBible Verse:1 John 3:17-1817 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? 18 Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and…
Where is He now?
Lesson Learned: Jesus is now in Heaven, seated at God’s right hand.Materials Needed: cookie sheet, roller, salt, flour, water, toothpick, ribbonBible Verse:Mark 16:19 19 After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. Psalm 110:1 1 The LORD says to my lord: “Sit at my right hand until I…
Candy Cane Poem
Lesson Learned: Even a candy cane can remind of us Jesus (or, Jesus can be seen in everything!) Materials Needed:b white construction paper, scissors, red marker, candy cane Bible Verse:(review the Christmas story; it’s a great idea to be reading this every single day!)Luke 2:1-20 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a…
The Best Gift
Lesson Learned: Jesus is the BEST gift we will ever get. Materials Needed: scissors, box, wrapping paper, tape, ribbon (optional) Bible Verse:John 3:16 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Talking Points:Have you been Christmas…
Jesus Came From Heaven
Lesson Learned: Jesus lived in Heaven with God before He was born. Materials Needed: construction paper, scissors, ribbon, marker, hole punch Bible Verse: John 6:5151 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Talking Points: Jesus is sometimes called living bread in the Bible because we need Him in our lives just like we…