Good news (Christmas 1)
These five sessions introduce children to the truth of the Christmas story, beginning with Mary's visit from an angel. Children's own experience of family life are welded into the realities of what happened to Joseph and Mary as they obeyed God, and saw his great plan unfold. Children are encouraged to think of their own reasons to celebrate Jesus' birth and not to see this season as a time for just giving and receiving ordinary presents. The shock and wonder of the good news received by the shepherds, and the worship given to Jesus by the wise men are played out in music, action, stories, dance, craft, drama and creative sound-making. Children are carefully helped to respond and bring their own love and worship to Jesus.
Session 1: What a Surprise
(Luke 1:26-38)
Session 2: A Family for Jesus
(Matthew 1:18-25)
Session 3: Welcome to Jesus
(Luke 2:1-7)
Session 4: Good News for Everyone
(Luke 2:8-20)
Session 5: Jesus the King
(Matthew 2:1-11)
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