DECEMBER 2023 Overview
Deck The Halls: Countdown to Christmas
Christmas is celebrating Jesus, God’s greatest gift.
WEEK ONE
Jesus Is Promised
Micah 5:2, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 7:14-15
SAY THIS:
You can have hope because God is faithful.
WEEK TWO
Gabriel Appears to Mary
Luke 1:26-56
SAY THIS:
You can have peace because God has a plan.
WEEK THREE
Jesus Is Born
Luke 2:1-7
SAY THIS:
You can have joy because God sent Jesus.
WEEK FOUR
Shepherds and Angels
Luke 2:8-20
SAY THIS:
God’s love is for everyone.
WEEK FIVE
Wise Men
Matthew 2:1-12
SAY THIS:
Celebrate Jesus all year long.
MEMORY VERSE
“A child will be born to us. A son will be given to us.
Isaiah 9:6, NIrV
ENGAGE IN EVERYDAY MOMENTS TOGETHER:
MORNING TIME
As your kid starts their day, make a promise to do something with or for them—and make sure you fulfill it.
DRIVE TIME
While on the go, ask your kid: “What is something you love that God made?”
MEAL TIME
At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: “What is something you hope will happen in 2024?”
BED TIME
Pray for each other: “God, help us to have hope that You are always at work—even if it’s a small amount. Thank You for the ways You have been faithful in the past. When we remember, it helps us have hope for both now and the future.”
Week 1 | 3 - 9 December
Jesus Is Promised
Micah 5:2, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 7:14-15
SAY THIS:
You can have hope because God is faithful.
DO THIS (MORNING TIME):
As your kid starts their day, make a promise to do something with or for them—and make sure you fulfill it.
MEMORY VERSE:
“A child will be born to us. A son will be given to us.
Isaiah 9:6, NIrV
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Week 2 | 10 - 16 December
Gabriel Appears to Mary
Luke 1:26-56
SAY THIS :
You can have peace because God has a plan.
DO THIS (MEAL TIME):
At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: “When have you been worried about something, but ended up feeling better once you knew what the plan was?”
MEMORY VERSE:
“A child will be born to us. A son will be given to us.
Isaiah 9:6, NIrV
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Week 3 | 17 - 23 December
Jesus Is Born
Luke 2:1-7
SAY THIS :
You can have joy because God sent Jesus.
DO THIS (BED TIME):
Pray for each other: “God, thank You for sending Jesus to not only show us how to live, but also die for our sins and rise again to new life.”
MEMORY VERSE:
“A child will be born to us. A son will be given to us.
Isaiah 9:6, NIrV
For more blog postsand parenting resources, visit:ParentCue.org
Week 4 | 24 - 30 December
Shepherds and Angels
Luke 2:8-20
SAY THIS :
God’s love is for everyone.
DO THIS (DRIVE TIME):
While on the go, ask your kid: “Who are some people at your school or in our neighborhood who get left out of things? How can you include them?”
MEMORY VERSE:
“A child will be born to us. A son will be given to us.
Isaiah 9:6, NIrV
For more blog postsand parenting resources, visit:ParentCue.org