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Children’s Ministry Christmas Drama

By Gwen Gilmore

Thought about how I could do something different that the adults could minister to the children and then also involve the children. I feel like the Lord is leading me in the following:

(Stage is dark and the narrator reads the following)
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. And everyone went to their own town to register.
So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

(lights begin to fade in) » I want to read more! »

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The Bait, The Tools, The Anointing

By Billy Burns

Here’s an idea from Billy Burns to store away for next year’s Easter!!!

What a weekend. In our three weekend services, we had hundreds of boys and girls who were given the opportunity of a lifetime … the privilege to have Jesus become the Lord of their lives. We had all of the ingredients ready for the weekend, the bait, the tools, and the anointing.

The Bait … We had so many visitors that came to see and enjoy something that they wouldn’t see at any other church in our area, » I want to read more! »

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Connecting Generations

By CMIV

I am the preschool director of a medium sized church in NC. We have a large group of children (ages birth-teens) attending. Each age group is active among themselves, but they hardly ever do things together. For our children’s Easter party this year, we are hosting the whole group, but in differing capacities. I have asked that the youth monitor and participate in the games with the younger children, I have also put them in charge of the hiding and hunting of eggs. » I want to read more! »

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An Easter Activity for use with a Parachute

By CMIV

· Jesus had just healed a blind man and was on the road, on his way to Jerusalem…let’s walk along with him…on and on…down the road to Jerusalem… (walk around circle holding parachute)

· Jesus stopped…(stop) He told his friends to get him a donkey to ride into Jerusalem…His friends went to find a donkey…Let’s go back the other way with his friends to find the donkey…(go back the other way in a circle)

· Stop! Look! There’s the donkey! On the count of 3, let’s pull the donkey’s rein and see what happens! Ready? 1-2-3! Whoa, donkey, whoa! (Pull on the parachute) » I want to read more! »

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Wacky Tacky Banquet

By CMIV

Every year around Valentine’s day, we have a Wacky Tacky Banquet. The food is breakfast at supper time, the clothes can be mis-matched, backwards, inside-out, etc., and the decorations are every holiday including Valentine’s day, and birthdays. The kids love it because the adult volunteers take their orders like a real restaurant and then they are served by the adults. We have games, entertainment such as puppets, karaoke, stick-team performances. The kids go home with candy (prizes from the games)and a full stomach. We used to have it on the Wednesday night before Valentine’s Day, but this year we had it on a Saturday night and the kids could invite their friends, and the parents could have a date night. A good time was had by all.
Sharon Ray

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Christmas Sunday School and Children’s Church Bible Lessons

By CMIV

Are you looking for creative Christmas Bible lessons, Christmas sermons for kids, and kids ministry games to use in your Sunday School and Children’s Church services for this holiday season?

Children’s Ministry Today has a great selection of Christmas lessons and games for your Christian Church holiday services at the www.childrensministrytoday.com website.

Each Christmas Bible lesson and holiday game is excitingly designed to powerfully instill strong children’s Bible lesson truths in a motivationally fun interactive way.

These Christmas Children’s Church and Sunday School lessons and games have wonderful attention-keeping ways of teaching spiritual truths to children. You can download these Christmas lessons, object lessons, trick cartoon drawings, and games from Children’s Ministry Today, who has a growing selection of complete kids ministry services, individual lessons, and games for every holiday season.

PS – Many of the complete lessons, such as the “Characters of Christmas” (2 Complete Lessons Set) has almost no preparation needed and is great for th busy Children’s Pastor and Sunday School Teacher!

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What is Christmas all about?

By mnmsweetsur

Puppet play for Christmas.

When I do puppet plays, I usually record the script beforehand – using different ‘character’ voices, and then play it back while children operate the (glove) puppets.This way I am able to ‘watch’ the entire group, and also have a puppet/human dialogue if required. For this play, you will need one animal (I use a sheep) and four ‘human’ puppets. Write the word Christmas on a large piece of paper, and display it in a prominent position. » I want to read more! »

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Adopt-a-Grandparent

By CMIV

Partner with a local nursing home for each child to adopt a Grandparent. Each child first goes to the nursing home to meet their assigned “Adoptive Grandparent”, then sends cards, letters, etc during the year to their AG. Take children to local grocers, Wal-mart etc during the Christmas Season to carol to customers. Allow the children to pass out candy canes with the Candy Cane Story on them along with your church information (location, etc.).

by Patricia Creason

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