KiDS Weekly Experience Guide & Parent Cue: week of December 6th
As we countdown the days to Christmas, we hope that you and your family are able to create new memories and experiences for your family that draw you closer to each other and to God.
This Christmas season, we are encouraging kids to “Give Joy!” because the little things we do matter. For every day of December leading up to Christmas, we are encouraging kids to do one thing that brings joy to someone else. You will find LOTS of ideas on the BINGO board. You can find the Bingo card HERE or we will have copies of the Bingo cards at church as well. COLOR in the boxes as you give joy. For every completed BINGO card returned - Kids Ministry will donate $5 to Beyond Partners to help strengthen families, end poverty, and seek justice. If you are joining us online, feel free to print your card at home, fill it out and email us a picture of the completed card at kidsmin@northridgerochester.com.
If you are joining us from home, check out our weekly experience guide below to lead your kids through this week’s lesson.
Preschool Resources
Bible Story: The First Christmas Gift - Always With Us
Big Idea: God gave us His Son, Jesus, as the very first Christmas present. Jesus is Immanuel, God with us. He shines a light so we can see what God is like!
Step 1: Watch the video with your preschoolers.
Step 2: Review with your kids.
Ask your kids: How do you know what God is like? (I look at Jesus!)
Step 3: Practice the Memory Verse with your preschoolers.
Memory Verse: “...they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.” Mathew 1:23 NLT
Step 4: Print the Adventure Guide to use with your preschooler throughout the week.
Elementary Resources
STEP 1: Read the Bible Passage with your kids
Bible Story: John Prepares for Jesus: • Mark 1:1-8; Isaiah 40:3-8
STEP 2: Choose a worship video to sing with your kids
STEP 3: Watch the Video with your Kids
STEP 4: Practice this month’s Bible Verse with your kids.
Memory Verse: "But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me." Micah 7:7 NIV
STEP 5: Review with your kids.
Big Idea: Everyone needs a Savior.
Ask Your Kids: What are some ways we can remember we need a Savior? Who do you know that needs a Savior?