WEEK ONE

In the Beginning Was the Word

John 1:1-5, 14

SAY THIS:

God always had a plan to send Jesus.

WEEK TWO

An Angel Appears to Mary and Joseph

Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25

SAY THIS:

Celebrate because God is with you.

WEEK THREE

Jesus Is Born

Luke 2:1-7

SAY THIS:

Celebrate because God sent a Savior.

WEEK FOUR 

Shepherds and Angels

Luke 2:8-20

SAY THIS:

Celebrate Jesus with others.

WEEK FIVE

Wise Men

Matthew 2:1-12

SAY THIS:

Never stop celebrating Jesus.

MEMORY VERSE

“[Mary] is going to have a son. You must give him the name Jesus. That’s because he will save his people from their sins.”

Matthew 1:21, NIrV

ENGAGE IN EVERYDAY MOMENTS TOGETHER:

MORNING TIME

As your kid starts their day, tell them how much you love that they are a part of your family.

DRIVE TIME

While on the go, ask your kid: “If you could plan something to do as a family or with a friend, what would you plan?”

MEAL TIME

At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: “Have you ever made plans to do something? What are some things that were part of your plan?”

BED TIME

Pray for each other: “God, thank You for sending Jesus to show us how much You love us and others by His life, death, and resurrection.”

SAY THIS :

Celebrate because God is with you.

TALK ABOUT THE BIBLE STORY:

Open the Bible together and read Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25 or watch the video together on the Parent Cue app.

ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS:

– What is your favorite Christmas memory?

– Is it always easy for you to remember to celebrate because God is with you?

– What helps you remember God is with you?

PRAYER:

“Dear God, thank You for being with us all the time. We know that You are with us in so many ways. Help us to remember that no matter what we are going through, You promise to be with us all the time. We can have peace and celebrate You no matter what. We love You, and we pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

MEMORY VERSE:

“[Mary] is going to have a son. You must give him the name Jesus. That’s because he will save his people from their sins.”

Matthew 1:21, NIrV

SAY THIS :

Celebrate Jesus with others.

TALK ABOUT THE BIBLE STORY:

Open the Bible together and read Luke 2:1-7 or watch the video together on the Parent Cue app.

ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS:

– What makes you the most joyful when you think of Jesus?

– What does Christmas mean to you?

– What’s something fun you can do to celebrate because God sent a Savior?

PRAYER:

“Dear God, thank You for sending Jesus to be our Savior and bring us joy, peace, and hope. Help us to trust in You, to celebrate the gift of Jesus, and to have joy when unexpected things happen in our lives. Help us to remember that You are always with us. We love You, and we pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

MEMORY VERSE:

“[Mary] is going to have a son. You must give him the name Jesus. That’s because he will save his people from their sins.”

Matthew 1:21, NIrV