Read Micah 5:2,4-5
The wisemen followed the star to Bethlehem. In Joshua 15, the cities of the land were divided among the tribes of Israel. Bethlehem, however, was too small and insignificant to be mentioned. Although it was “too little to be among the clans,” God selected it to hold the honor of being the birthplace of the Messiah.
God …
Materials
Long candy (Taffy, licorice,and even a long candy cane), Song: “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause”
Activity
Each team sends up 2 representatives. While the song is playing, each duo will be a given a long piece of candy. The aim is to finish eating the candy without using their hands. First duo to finish wins. The fun comes …
Edwin Markham tells a story about a cobbler who loved the Lord. One night he dreamed that Christ would come into his shop on Christmas Day. He got excited about the visit and began to make his shop presentable. He decorated the walls, swept the floor and placed a chair for the welcomed visitor. He could hardly sleep in expectation …
As a result of an overwhelming lack of requests, and with research help from that renown scientific journal SPY magazine (January, 1990) – I am pleased to present the annual scientific inquiry into Santa Claus.
1) No known species of reindeer can fly. BUT there are 300,000 species of living organisms yet to be classified, and while most of these …
Read: Psalm 17:6-8
From the poetry of David we have a rich heritage that leads us to some of the most effective ways to worship God.
The striking truth found in the life of David and particularly in this psalm is not that David was simply a powerful or righteous man; the striking truth is that a man so powerful
Materials
Items for the creation of snowmen: You can use marshmallows, and a variety of candy corn, jelly beans, toothpicks, and other items.
Activity
1. Divide the group into teams and give each team supplies to build a snowman.
2. Each team must create their best “snow man.”
3. Award the best snowman.
You can also have other categories such …
Materials
A red ball (Rudolph’s nose) that is easily thrown, but made out of a soft material similar to a nerf ball or other material that would not hurt a person who was hit by it.
Game Preparation
1. Divide the group into equal teams made up of five or more youth
2. Choose one team to go first by …
Materials
Drawing of a manger scene with animals, wisemen, Mary and Joseph, etc. and a small drawing of baby Jesus big enough to fit in the manger for each participant. You will also need a means for the baby to stick to the baby Jesus to the wall (i.e. pins, thumbtacks, double sided tape, or blue tack.)
Game Preparation
In …
Read out loud Luke 1:46-55.
Mary certainly knew the scriptures.
By any count, in this short hymn of praise to her Lord, Mary quotes from at least eight Old Testament passages, and alludes to about a half-dozen others. In addition, Mary’s heartfelt expression reflects the attitude of several other scriptures. You might say Mary’s song is virtually saturated in scripture. …
Santa lives at the North Pole.
JESUS is everywhere.
Santa rides in a sleigh.
JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.
Santa comes but once a year.
JESUS is an ever present help.
Santa fills your stockings with goodies.
JESUS supplies all your needs.
Santa comes down your chimney uninvited.
JESUS stands at your door and knocks, …