Christmas Ideas

This simple coloring page shows the name Jesus, spelled out, sitting atop a manger. The Bible verse is from Matthew 1:21b, “And you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” This sheet would be useful with any of our Christmas Sunday School lessons, especially if your class has … Read more

It’s that time of year for the last minute Christmas scramble. Whether it’s those last few gifts to purchase, those sugar cookies to make, the presents that need wrapped, or the holiday cards that need mailed, the days before Christmas always seem to expend a lot of energy, stress, and money. I’m pretty certain that’s … Read more

I love this creative way of re-telling the Christmas story. It uses different status updates from “Joseph” and “Mary” to highlight the experience of the characters who were really there. The company who produced this has it available for download on their website. Editors Note: Check out a similar video here with a little more … Read more

I asked this question on our Facebook page and thought it might be a fun poll question here on our site. Use the poll below to settle this question once and for all. Click here to leave comments Some more background to help you make your choice! Joy to the World was written by Issac … Read more

A few different friends have been sending me this video from YouTube. It’s a new Christmas song that has a lot of appeal. It tells the story of shopping one Christmas when a young boy asks, “Where’s the line to see Jesus?” That simple statement points out a profound truth about the holiday season. Jesus … Read more

A Christmas party provides a nice background for kids to socialize with one another. However, every seasoned ministry leader knows expecting kids to entertain themselves is a recipe for disaster. This is especially true if sugar is involved! Keep your children’s church Christmas party on the “straight and narrow” by breaking up social time with … Read more

It’s an annual debate in congregations across the country. Now is your chance to officially ban  Santa from the church. Simply take the poll. You can also click here to leave a comment. Editor’s Note: This is just for fun, Santa will not actually be excommunicated. Please play nice in the comment section.

At this time of year churches are focused on the angels, Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, the wise men, and most importantly baby Jesus.  As we teach the children in our churches about the story of Jesus’ birth we cannot forget to teach them the “why” of Christmas.  Jesus did not just come to earth … Read more

Here is another lesson option for your children’s church or Sunday school leading up to Christmas. Much of this lesson plan is built around a popular storybook, but you could also teach the main points without the book simply using your Bible. You may find the Poinsettias craft & game useful as stand-alone Christmas activities. … Read more

At Christmas, you will see excited young visitors, many of which won’t be accustomed to sitting still for long periods. Prepare for the fidgety crowds and short attention spans with Christmas activities for kids’ church. Entertaining activities are a good way to supplement a lesson or build on a Bible truth. Peruse our list of … Read more