Series Overview
Show and Tell is always a favorite. Children have so much fun looking for the most special thing they can find to show their friends, and what each child shares helps teachers and friends get to know them a little bit better by seeing what is most valuable to them. This month, we’re taking a look at the ultimate Show and Tell. God showed the world how much He loves us by giving us Jesus. That is what we celebrate at Christmas, and that is what we will continue to show the world through our actions and tell with our words.
Memory Verse
“God has given a Son to us.” – Isaiah 9:6, NCV
Week One (December 1)
The Angel + Mary
Story Focus: Luke 1:26-33, 38
Key Question: Why is Jesus special?
Bottom Line: Jesus is God’s Son.
God has an important message to tell Mary so God sends an angel to Mary. When Mary first sees the angel, she is afraid, but the angel says, “Do not be afraid.” The angel tells Mary that she is going to have a special baby named Jesus. Jesus is special because Jesus is God’s Son.
Week Two (December 8)
Jesus Is Born
Story Focus: Luke 2:1-7
Key Question: Why is Jesus special?
Bottom Line: Jesus is God’s Son.
Joseph and Mary travel a long way to the town of Bethlehem. When they finally get there, they need to find a place to stay, but there is no guest room for them. So, Joseph and Mary stay in a place where animals sleep. It is there that God’s Son, Jesus, is born to show the world that God loves us.
Week Three (December 15)
The Shepherds
Story Focus: Luke 2:8-20
Key Question: Why is Jesus special?
Bottom Line: Jesus is God’s Son.
On the night Jesus is born, there are shepherds in a field taking care of their sheep. While the shepherds are watching their sheep, an angel appears. The angel tells the shepherds that Jesus, God’s Son, has been born, and then, the whole sky fills with angels praising God. The shepherds are so excited they run to see baby Jesus. Then, the shepherds run to tell everyone that Jesus, God’s Son, is born.
Christmas (December 21/22)
Happy Birthday, Jesus!
Story Focus: Luke 1:26-33, 38; 2:1-20
Key Question: Why is Jesus special?
Bottom Line: Jesus is God’s Son.
What do we do on the day someone is born? We celebrate with a birthday party! So, that’s exactly what we’re going to do for Jesus. It’s time for us to show and tell Jesus how special He is! So, pull out the hats, cupcakes, party horns, and confetti, and we will retell the story of Jesus’ birth. Christmas is when we celebrate Jesus’ birthday. We celebrate Christmas to show everyone that Jesus is special. Jesus is special because Jesus is God’s Son.