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Ideas for Reaching More Parents at Christmas

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I know the true meaning of Christmas but that doesn’t make me immune to some common holiday pressures. Shopping, decorating, cooking — and I’m not a master of any of those things! If I’m feeling the stress, I know parents are as well. Too often, I think, we forget that our ministries should reach the [...]

4 Christmas Object Lessons

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In my ministry, Christmas lasts the entire month of December; it’s not a single date on the calendar. As Christians, we should always keep Christmas close to our hearts and that’s not a problem for me. (I truly am a kid at heart.) Like many of you, I like to mix in a few extra [...]

“Wise Men Seeking Jesus” Coloring Sheet

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This free coloring page is the second in our new Advent project.  Click here to see all the sheets in this series. The illustration shows a group of wise men traveling by camel. They are following the light of the Christmas star and seeking the king who was born. The text says, “Jesus is our Way.” [...]

Making the Christmas Message Come Alive for Preteens

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**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto from PreteenMinistry.net The story of Christmas is a familiar one to preteens.This is especially true of kids who have grown up attending church. Knowing the story of Jesus’ birth is life changing, how do we make the Christmas message “stick” in their hearts and minds? Here are some of [...]

Christmas Lesson for Preteens “God is With Us”

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**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto from PreteenMinistry.net Reaching preteens can be tough. Here’s some help. This is a great Christmas lesson that is sure to impact the preteens in your ministry. It’s fun, experiential and adaptable to any ministry setting. Preteens will dig into the true meaning of Christmas. Enjoy! IMMANUEL – GOD [...]

Christmas Activity Worksheets for Children

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These Christmas activity worksheets review four important Bible stories related to Jesus’ birth – Gabriel visits Mary, Jesus is born, the shepherds visit Jesus, and the wise men visit Jesus. They can serve as kids’ bulletins for regular worship or be used in Sunday School or children’s worship. Some of the activities are more suitable [...]