Christmas Zone

One of the most special things we did with our elementary children this Christmas was a reinactment of the Christmas story.

Something special for the Preschoolers

Jesus shown as our true king comparing and contrasting the Crown of Thorns and Gold

Jesus as our good shepherd and King using a staff and Scepter to clarify why we celebrate advent.

The Messenger of Advent Text: Luke 2:8-20

Jesus didn't have to come as child... he had some other options...

Here is a great lesson that helps to teach just what is means that SALVATION IS A FREE GIFT.

Here is an assortment of ideas to make Christmas more meaningful for your family. Select the ideas that seem appropriate to your family’s needs and interests. Trying one new idea could start a family tradition for your family.

This is a 'guess a letter' PowerPoint game that introduces Christmas and the theme of God's love through the gift of Jesus.

These are Christmas songs written by Karl Bastian to the tune of other popular children's church songs.

"Just for fun" game to open/close your service. Teams with the most snowballs in their bucket at the end of 1 minute wins. Play the game 3-4 times with 5-6 kids on each team.

Host a Birthday Party for Jesus, here are some ideas for what to do.

I have no doubt that children's ministry leaders and volunteers will keep "Christ in Christmas" during this season. I am more concerned about whether we will keep a relationship with Jesus at the center of our life and ministry. Christmas serves as a perfect object lesson on this topic because Christ slips away from our ministries the same way He slips out of Christmas.

Just a FUN Power Point for Christmas Time as a lesson opener.

If you are doing a Narnia unit, here are two files that might save you a little time. They are simply banners for outside that say 'Welcome to Narnia' and another about leaving shoes outside, and bring their imagination inside.

A Power Point Christmas Story

Karl has this interesting story in the Christmas Zone. I put pictures to it to turn it into a visual story.

A great object lesson about all the stuff that gets 'piled' on top of the true meaning of Christmas.

This is a summary of the historical events that helped to shape Christmas as we know it today.

An elimination quiz about Christmas.

This song is sung to the tune of Don Fransico's "He's Alive" - it is a spoof - you sing it seriously, but it is actually very funny, especially if you introduce it as a song the Lord laid on your heart last night as you reflected on Christmas being over.

This is a creative craft where the kids make a manger to look just like the one would have that Jesus laid in!

Fun activities for a Christmas party

A fun and easy game that kids love!

A fast, easy, fun activity that teaches kids to think of others during the holidays

Simple Christmas gift idea for kids.....possible outreach tool

Seeing how important volunteers are in ministry, but having limited resources, we came apon this idea that many went "head over heels"about.

This Power Point starts with facts, and how we know from the Bible that Jesus is the true Son of God. It ends with the Christmas story.

Here are some Christmas monologues that we have used at different times with our puppet team and our drama group. They are short but significant. Add a couple of your favorite Christmas songs and you have a small puppet musical! I hope someone can use them! They can be a lot of fun!

Christmas time is a great time to express appreciation to the people you work with through the year

Little Johnny failed a test at school. Will he fail the Big Test?

A family share a Christmas tradition

All chicldren like attending parties. Have a birthday party for Jesus while telling the message of Christmas.