Big Idea: We celebrate at Christmas time because Jesus came down from heaven to be 'God With Us' & save us from sin.

Bible Passage: Luke 2:1-20

This week the kids learnt that we celebrate at Christmas time because Jesus came to rescue us. God himself stepped into history as a baby born in Bethlehem, and began a rescue mission for all of creation. He came to be our Saviour & save us from our sins by His death on the cross. He came to be our true King and build a kingdom that will never end. And he came to be Immanuel – God with us, to show us the love of the Father, and how we should love one another and obey Him. This is why we can truly celebrate Christmas with real joy! "For God so loved the world, He gave His only Son, so that whoever believes in Him shall not die but have eternal life." John 3:16

Family Activity

This Christmas season we will be suggesting Christmas-related family activities – so keep your eyes on the blog for great ideas on how to celebrate Jesus and love others in your neighbourhood together.

First up (for your family): 

Between now and Christmas, hide a nativity figurine of Jesus in the house somewhere. Each day, encourage the kids to try and find where it's hidden. The child that finds it gets to hide it for the next day. Use the moment to talk about how Jesus is the focus of Christmas, and that he came as a baby, into our world, and was "God with us" to resuce us. Find John 3:16 together and talk about how Jesus truly is the best gift of all time.

Next up (for your neighbours):

Hit up a grocery store and buy a few boxes of candy canes. When the kids are not looking, go outside (or inside, if weather doesn’t permit) and hide the candy canes in the trees, on bushes, all over the yard. Invite the kids (neighbors too) to find them. Enjoy hot chocolate and re-read the Christmas story (Luke 2:1-20) about the greatest gift ever given.