Joy Story
About
Joy Story is a 4-week Christmas curriculum series. Kids will journey through the original “Joy Story” and discover how each of the Biblical characters found “joy” in all circumstances.
Looking for more ways to equip families in your ministry for discipleship in the home? Grab the Joy Story Advent Family Discipleship Kit to send home with families during the month of December. The Family Discipleship Kit includes 4 weekly family devos (that align with what the kids will be learning at church), an advent countdown game with daily Scripture readings/family challenges + a printable family board game to play all month long.
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About This Curriculum:
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Perfect for elementary kids/preteens, ages 5-12
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4 weeks of teaching materials
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Includes large group and small group resources
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Includes printable service notes
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Includes a family table talker
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Includes JumpStart3 video/audio bundle for series verse ($15 value!)
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Includes game, worship, offering, and series bumper videos, countdown videos, graphic slides, and social media images
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Available as an instant download
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:
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Series and weekly verse
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A Takeaway statement
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Introduction
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Large group game
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Message/Object Lesson
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Skit
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Small group discussion
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Small group game/activity
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Review questions
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Take-home card
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Service slides
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Additional social media graphics
Week 1
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Scripture Focus – Elizabeth and Mary Are Expecting (Luke 1:5-45)
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Today’s Takeaway – We can have joy because God is with us.
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Weekly Verse – “I can never escape from Your Spirit! I can never get away from Your presence!” (Psalm 139:7 NLT)
Week 2
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Scripture Focus – Joseph and the Angel (Matthew 1:18-24)
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Today’s Takeaway – We can have joy even when it doesn’t make sense.
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Weekly Verse – “Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4 NLT)
Week 3
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Scripture Focus – The Shepherds (Luke 2:1-20)
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Today’s Takeaway – We can have joy when we seek God first.
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Weekly Verse – “Search for the Lord and for His strength; continually seek Him.” (1 Chronicles 16:11 NLT)
Week 4
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Scripture Focus – The Wise Men (Matthew 2:1-12)
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Today’s Takeaway – We can have joy when we follow God’s plan.
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Weekly Verse – “The Lord says, ‘I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.’” (Psalm 32:8 NLT)
Joy Story Pinterest Board – Check out my Joy Story Series Pinterest board for more great ideas for snacks, crafts, and games to go along with the series.
Sample Schedules – Check out these sample schedules for a couple ways you can structure the elements in your services.
