Hi Parents and Grandparents,
I hope you all are enjoying the month of December. It's hard to believe that 2011 is almost over. Make sure you take time these last few weeks to make new memories with your family. Take time to remember what all the celebration is all about.
This Sunday December 18, 2011 We will combine two lessons this week -
Good News! Jesus Was Born (Luke 2:1-20) and Wise Men visited Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12)
Bible Story Brief -
• Caesar Augustus wanted to count all of the people in his empire. Joseph and Mary had to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem to be counted. It was almost time for Mary’s baby to be born.
• When Mary and Joseph reached Bethlehem, the inn, where travelers stayed, was full. Mary and Joseph had to find a different place to stay. That night, Mary’s baby was born! Mary wrapped Baby Jesus in soft cloths. Gently, she laid Him in the manger.
• In the fields nearby, shepherds cared for their sheep. Suddenly, they saw an angel and a bright light shining around them. The shepherds were frightened. The angel said, “Do not be afraid. I have good news for you! Today in Bethlehem, a baby has been born. The baby is Jesus, God’s Son. You will find Him wrapped in soft cloths and lying in a manger.” Many more angels gathered and praised God.
• After the angels left, the shepherds said, “Let’s go see this baby called Jesus!” They found Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus – lying in the manger, just like the angel said. Mary remembered everything that happened. She thought about it over and over.
• On the way home, the shepherds thanked God. They told everyone they saw the good news: Jesus, God’s Son, had been born!
• Far from Bethlehem, wise men watched the stars in the nighttime sky. One night, they saw a bright, new star. They knew this star
meant a special child had been born. They wanted to see the child and bring Him gifts.
• The wise men traveled a long way across the desert. When they came to Jerusalem, they asked King Herod, “Where is the special child? We saw a bright star in the sky and knew He had been born. We have come to worship Him.”
• King Herod was not happy to hear this news. He asked the priests and teachers, “Where is this child?” They answered, “The Bible scroll says He will be born in Bethlehem.” King Herod told the wise men, “Go! Look for the boy. As soon as you find Him, tell me, so I can go and worship Him, too.”
• All the way to Bethlehem, the wise men followed the bright star. Finally, they saw it shining over a house. Inside, they saw Jesus with His mother, Mary. The men bowed down to worship Jesus. They gave Him their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
• When it was time to leave, God told the wise men in a dream not to go back to Jerusalem. So, they took a different road home.
Bible Truths - God sent Jesus to be born. Wise men worshiped Jesus.
Life Applications- I can celebrate Jesus’ birth. I can worship Jesus.
Bible Verses - Good news! Jesus is born! Luke 2:10-11 The wise men worshiped Jesus. Matthew 2:11
Conversation Starter: Many families eat out at least one meal a week. As you wait in line for your food, review the Bible verse with your child. Guide him to recite it using a father’s voice, a mother’s voice, and finally a child’s voice. Remark: “When we celebrate Christmas we are celebrating Jesus’ birth.”
*Don't forget the Christmas Eve Eve services Friday, December 23rd at 6pm and 7:30pm. (This is when we will show the video your preschoolers have been working on!)
*Next Sunday, Christmas Day Service, is at 10:30.
Enjoy time with your families. Merry Christmas to each of you!
Bridget :)
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