Waiting on Christmas

About This Curriculum:

• Perfect for elementary kids, ages 5-12

• 4 weeks of teaching materials

• Includes large group and small group resources

• Includes environment design ideas

• Includes printable service notes

• Includes a family table talker

• Includes JumpStart3 video/audio bundle for series verse ($15 value!)

• Includes game, worship, offering, and series bumper videos, countdown videos, graphic slides, and social media images

Series Verse: “This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him.” (1 John 4:9 NIV)

Each Week Includes:

• Series and weekly verses

• A Takeaway statement

• Introduction

• Large group game

• Message/Object Lesson

• Skit

• Small group discussion

• Small group game/activity

• Review questions

• Take-home card

• Service slides

• Additional social media graphics

Week 1

• Christmas Cookie – Angel

• Bible Story – Mary and Joseph’s Plans Change (Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-24 NLT)

• Today’s Takeaway – God’s plan is always better.

• Weekly Verse – “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.”
  (Proverbs 16:9 NLT)

Week 2

• Christmas Cookie – Manger

• Bible Story – Jesus Arrives As Planned (Luke 2:1-7 NLT)

• Today’s Takeaway – God’s timing is always the best.

• Weekly Verse – “But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel, whose origins are in the distant past, will come from you on my behalf.” (Micah 5:2 NLT)

Week 3

• Christmas Cookie – Candy Cane

• Bible Story – The Shepherds’ Plans Change (Luke 2:8-20 NLT)

• Today’s Takeaway – I will tell everyone God’s plan.

• Weekly Verse – “And then He told them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.’” (Mark 16:15 NLT)

Week 4

• Christmas Cookie – Star

• Bible Story – The Wise Men’s Plans Change (Matthew 2:1-12 NLT)

• Today’s Takeaway – I will follow God’s plan wherever it leads me.

• Weekly Verse – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT)

Waiting on Christmas / Cookies and Cocoa Pinterest Board – Check out my Waiting on Christmas Series Pinterest board for more great ideas for snacks, crafts, and games to go along with the series. It also has great ideas for the Cookies and Cocoa event.

Sample Schedules – Check out these sample schedules for a couple ways you can structure the elements in your services.