Directions
Choose one activity out of each section below. When you complete your chosen activity in a section, place a sticker on your sticker chart.
Need a break from screen time? Print the lesson as a pdf here, then grab paper, a pen, and crayons and head outside.
Having fun and don't want to stop? Do more than one activity in your favorite section(s)!
Story Time
Option 1:
Read the story of Jesus' birth out of your own Bible, which you can find in Luke 2:1-7. Any version of the Bible will do!
Option 2:
Read the story of the birth of Jesus online at this link. (NRSV)
Option 3:
Watch this video of the birth of Jesus.
Reflection Section
Choose a set of questions for deeper reflection on the birth of Jesus.
Questions for Grown-Ups
- At Christmas, we often say that the joy of the season should last all year. What brings you joy at Christmas? What are some favorite traditions? How could you bring Christmas joy to this particular week?
- Jesus was born in a manger. We've acted it out, sung about it, but have we stopped to think about it? Sometimes extraordinary things don't happen under the best circumstances. What are you putting off starting or completing because you don't have the best circumstances? How could you move forward anyway?
Questions for Young Disciples
What are some of your favorite things about Christmas? Do you like getting together with your family? What about giving and receiving gifts? How do you celebrate the birth of Jesus? Do you celebrate his birth by going to a special Christmas worship service at church? Do you make a birthday cake? How can you celebrate Jesus every day? Jesus is our gift and salvation. How can you share the gift about Jesus with others?
Questions for Younger Disciples
When a family is welcoming a new person into their family by birth, adoption, or marriage they prepare by gathering things. Sometimes they have a party to celebrate the new addition to the family. At Christmas we also prepare in different ways. How do you prepare for Christmas in your house? Do you set up a manger scene or a Christmas tree? Do you put lights up? Do you have a countdown to Jesus' birth? How can you prepare for the gift of Jesus everyday? Can you pray and give thanks? Can you show kindness to others?
Imagination Station
Option 1:
Download and complete today's Birth of Jesus Craft.
Option 2:
Download and color the Birth of Jesus Coloring Page.
Option 3:
Take digital photos of things that bring you joy. Remember to include people! Save them to an album on your phone or create a Pinterest board.
Outdoor Adventure
Option 1:
Put up an outdoor Christmas decoration. Bring the joy of the Christmas season into the summer.
Activity for Families:
How do you think Mary and Joseph prepared to welcome Jesus? How did your family prepare to welcome new people or even pets to enter the family? How do you prepare for guests to visit your home? Since we can't have guests inside right now, take turns entering your home through the front door while the rest of the family enthusiastically welcomes you as an honored "guest."
Mission Moment
Option 1:
Send a Christmas card to someone who may be lonely. They may appreciate having "Christmas in July."
Option 2:
If you are able, make your Christmas donation to your favorite charity now. They could probably use it.
Activity for Families:
Act out the Bible Story. Be creative! Take a photo or film the entire story, and then send it to someone who needs to hear the story or post it on social media. Don’t forget to sing a Christmas carol as part of your skit!
Worship with Us!
All done? Hooray! Complete your sticker chart, and then go to our private Facebook group and share a photo or insight from this lesson. Check your e-mail for the link!
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