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THIS WEEK IN NEWLIFE KIDS

Professor Playtime's Christmas Shop of Wonders - Elementary

Lesson Goal: The children will learn that the reason Jesus was born was so He could take the punishment for our sins so we could be forgiven.

Main Point: Jesus Is The Greatest Gift!

Bible Story: Jesus’ gift to us is Salvation. God’s promise of Salvation and the Gospel story (Various parts of the Gospels)

Bible Verse: “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 (NLT)

Family Activity:

Read The Bible Story Together: (Luke chapters 2, 23, and 24.)

Ask your children to explain to you why Jesus was born and died on the cross.

 

Jesus Saves

Jesus didn’t just come to make people happy, or so that we could sing songs and give gifts. Jesus came to give us the gift of salvation. To do that, He had to die on the cross for our sins. This week, work with your children to think up different times they could be sharing with others the good news of Jesus Christ. Ask them if they have any friends who they want to know about Jesus’ gift of forgiveness. Make a calendar of the week and write one friend’s name on each day. Commit to praying as a family for that person to accept Jesus gift.

Professor Playtime's Christmas Shop of Wonders Jr – Pre-K and Toddlers

Main Point: I Will Tell Others About Jesus!

Bible Story: Anna (Luke 2:36 – 38)

Bible Verse:  “Furthermore, we have seen with our own eyes and now testify that the Father sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.” 1 John 4:14 (NLT)

Family Activity:

Read The Bible Story Together: (Luke chapters 2:36-38.)

Ask your children to explain to you what Anna did.

 

Telling Others

Anna didn’t keep Jesus just for herself.  Anna told others about Jesus.  Talk to your child about the importance of telling your friends and family about Jesus.

Merry Christmas to ALL!  Take time to share the gift of Jesus with your family this week.

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Professor Playtime's Christmas Shop of Wonders – Elementary

Lesson Goal: The children will learn that we should honor Jesus by always giving our best.

Main Point: I Will Honor Jesus By Giving My Best!

Bible Story: Christmas through the eyes of the Wise Men. (Matthew 2:1–18)

Bible Verse: “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce.” Proverbs 3:9 (NLT)

Family Activity:

Read The Bible Story Together: Wise Men (Matthew 2:1-18)

Ask your children about a time when they didn’t give their best to a situation. What were the results to that situation?

 

Professor Playtime's Christmas Shop of Wonders JR – Pre-K and Toddlers

Main Point: Jesus Is The Greatest Gift!

Bible Story: Jesus (birth to resurrection) (Luke 2:8 - 12)

Bible Verse: “Furthermore, we have seen with our own eyes and now testify that the Father sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.” 1 John 4:14 (NLT)

Family Activity:

Read The Bible Story Together: Jesus (birth to resurrection) (Luke 2:8 - 12)

Ask your children to tell you all about Jesus – as they begin prompt them to discuss Jesus life.

My Best

The Wise Men gave up a lot to worship Jesus. They traveled a long way and for a long time. They brought expensive gifts with them. They even risked the anger of King Herod to protect Jesus. They were willing to do this because they knew that Jesus was worthy of worship. Discuss as a family what you would have done in that situation. What is something you would be willing to sacrifice and give your best for? Jesus came to the Earth for each of us and because He loves us very much.  So much that He gave His life on a cross. Jesus deserves our very best and all of our worship.

See you next Sunday for our Christmas Service!!

 

 

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Professor Playtime's Christmas Shop of Wonders – Elementary

 

Lesson Goal: The children will learn that we should focus on Jesus instead of ourselves. Selfishness only causes problems.

Main Point: Christmas is About Jesus; It Is Not About Me!

Bible Story: Christmas through the eyes of Herod. (Matthew 2:1–18)

Bible Verse: “Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.” Philippians 2:3 (NLT)

Family Activity:

Read The Bible Story Together: Herod (Matthew 2:1-18)

Tell your children about a time in your life when you were prideful or wanted people to notice you.

Professor Playtime's Christmas Shop of Wonders JR – Pr-K and Toddlers

Main Point: I Will Share My Things!

Bible Story: Christmas through the eyes of the Wise Men. (Matthew 2:1-12)

Bible Verse: “Furthermore, we have seen with our own eyes and now testify that the Father sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.” 1 John 4:14 (NLT)

Family Activity:

Read The Bible Story Together: Wise Men (Matthew 2:1-12)

Discuss why the wise men did not return to King Herod.

All About Jesus

God’s plans are greater than our plans. Herod was the King of Israel and should have been glad to hear that the Messiah was coming. The Wise Men thought at first that King Herod would know all about Jesus. But Herod was too proud to worship Jesus. We need to focus on and worship Jesus in all circumstances. As a family, make a poster. On one side of the poster, make a list of ways your children make Christmas all about them. On the other side of the poster, write down how they could make it all about Jesus instead. For instance, they might write down “I get presents.” Instead, the focus should be on Jesus being the greatest present of all.

Encourage your children to remember the best part of Christmas: Jesus!

See you next Sunday!!

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Professor Playtime's Christmas Shop of Wonders – Elementary

Lesson Goal: The children will learn that when we wait, we should do so patiently.

Main Point: I Will Be Patient!

Bible Story: Christmas through the eyes of Simeon. (Luke 2:25–35)

Bible Verse: “Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city.” Proverbs 16:32 (NLT)

Professor Playtime's Christmas Shop of Wonders JR – Pre-K and Toddlers

Main Point: I Will Be Patient!

Bible Story: Christmas through the eyes of Simeon. (Luke 2:25 – 35)

Bible Verse: “Furthermore, we have seen with our own eyes and now testify that the Father sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.” 1 John 4:14 (NLT)

Family Activity:

Read The Bible Story Together: Simeon (Luke 2:25-35)

Ask your children to tell you about a time they had to wait for something. Was it hard or easy for them to wait?

Practice Patience

It is so hard to wait and have patience sometimes. Simeon had been promised that he would live long enough to see the Messiah, but he was an old man. The promise was fulfilled though when he saw Jesus. We need to have patience, too. This week, make a monthly calendar as a family. Write down some events your family has coming up that you are looking forward to attending. Each day, mark off the days leading up to the events by writing

 

I Will Be Patient! Encourage your children to have patience even when it seems hard to wait.

See you next Sunday!