Wise Men Find Jesus

Memory Verse: A Savior has been born to you, He is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11

Key Point: Jesus deserves our worship.

Faithful People Thank God for JesusLink:

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/cards/brownpaper/

Follow the directions at the Enchanted Learning site to create a thank-you card for God. Write “Thank you, God, for sending Jesus” on the front of the card. Then think of ways you can each thank God and list those on the back of the card. Display your family card in a prominent spot so that you can remember to thank God daily for his greatest gift, Jesus.Link:

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/thankyougifts/thankyou.shtml

Have fun trying to pronounce “thank you” in all the different languages given at this website. Let each member of the family choose two languages and practice saying “thank you.” Close with a prayer time in which each family member thanks God in the two languages he or she has learned.

Jesus is Born!

Memory Verse: A Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11



Link: http://www.kididdles.com/mouseum/index.html



Enjoy learning about Canadian missionary St. Jean de Brebeuf, who composed The First Canadian Christmas Carol. Be sure to click on the graphic at the Lesson Tutor site to hear the musical presentation of the song. As you read about Brebeuf’s life, take into account how events in history contributed to his feeling toward the Christ-child and no doubt influenced his choice of words for this hymn. Find the home page of the Kididdles site and surf down the page. Check out Mojo’s Musical Mouseum. As a family, select a traditional melody that you all know. Collaborate in writing Christmas lyrics that fit the tune of the melody you select.



Sing the song and then discuss the following questions:



• What part does music play in the celebration of Christmas?

• What are other things that we can do to celebrate Christ’s birth?

Faithful People Thank God for Jesus

Parents: Ask your children why Jesus’ birth is something to really
celebrate. Encourage each person in your family to name a different
reason to celebrate Jesus’ birth. Then talk about ways your family
celebrates Jesus’ birth at Christmas, and evaluate whether or not
you’re doing a good job of celebrating Jesus’ birth in your Christmas
traditions. Come up with some new ideas you might want to carry out
to make your Christmas traditions even more about Jesus.

Pray: Lord, thank you for sending Jesus to be born. Remind us during this
busy Christmas season to remember why we celebrate Christmas and
to focus our hearts and thoughts on you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Family Discussion:
In this Christmas season, our family thanks God for. . .
If Jesus were born today, what gift would we bring to Him?

God Dwells With Us

Memory Verse: "A Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11

Key Point: Jesus is God