OPENING SONGS:
Add: We Three Kings
STORY TIME:
Christmas is a time when families get together. Some relatives travel from far away to be with family. Do you remember a Christmas when you had visitors? How about when you visited family, perhaps your grandparents? Well shortly after Jesus was born, He had visitors too. The shepherds were the first to visit Jesus. Angels told them where to find the baby. Some time later, some very special visitors from the east were looking for Jesus. How could they find Him?
Christmas is a time when families get together. Some relatives travel from far away to be with family. Do you remember a Christmas when you had visitors? How about when you visited family, perhaps your grandparents? Well shortly after Jesus was born, He had visitors too. The shepherds were the first to visit Jesus. Angels told them where to find the baby. Some time later, some very special visitors from the east were looking for Jesus. How could they find Him?
Read from Jesus and Kidz website the story of the Three Wise Men from Matthew 2:1-12
Discussion Question:
1. Magi came from the east looking for Jesus. What did they follow to find Him? (A Star.)
2. What did they want to do when they found Jesus? (To worship Him.)
3. What did the visitors bring with them? (Treasures or gifts of gold, incense and myrrh.)
4. Is a star bright or dull? (Bright.)
The Doxology
2. What did they want to do when they found Jesus? (To worship Him.)
3. What did the visitors bring with them? (Treasures or gifts of gold, incense and myrrh.)
4. Is a star bright or dull? (Bright.)
The Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, you heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
SNACK: Apples sliced through the core to show "The Star At The Core"
SHINING STAR CRAFT
Materials: Craft Foam Stars, Ribbon, Markers,
The kids will decorate stars with their names on them.
Lesson:
As believers in Jesus, we should shine for Him. This way people who do not know Jesus can find him by our shining light. The Bible says, "Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven." (Matthew 5:16)
Additional Fun Activity
Jesus the Bright Morning Star
Jesus the Bright Morning Star
LORD'S PRAYER:
The children learn the Lord's prayer
SUMMARY:
Who came from the east looking for Jesus? (Magi, Wise Men)
What did they follow to find him? (Star)
What did the magi bring with them? (Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh)
When they go there what did they do? (Worship Jesus)
What did they follow to find him? (Star)
What did the magi bring with them? (Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh)
When they go there what did they do? (Worship Jesus)
CLOSING SONGS:
TAKE HOME SHEET:
Click HERE to view or download the Take Home Sheet
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