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Joy To The World: a 4-Week Teaching Series for Children's Ministry TOPIC: Christmas SCRIPTURE: New Testament DECORATING THEME: Celebrations around the world AGE GROUP: Preschool (Get the Elementary version here !) What are your go-to Christmas traditions? It's amazing how different all of our Christmas celebrations can be, especially when you take into account how Christmas is celebrated all over the world. This month, we'll be reminded what a universal gift Jesus is, and how Jesus came to bring good news, joy, and peace to the world on that very first Christmas so that the world could know God! BIG IDEAS & BIBLE STORIES Jesus came to bring good news to the world. (The Birth of John Foretold: Luke 1:5-20, 57-66) Jesus came to bring joy to the world. (The Birth of Jesus Foretold: Luke 1:26-55) Jesus came to bring peace to the world. (Jesus is Born!: Luke 2:1-14) Jesus came so the world could know God.] (Jesus at the Temple: Luke 2:41-52) WEEKLY CURRICULUM SUMMARIES: This week, kids can rejoice that an angel foretold the birth of John the Baptist, who would prepare the way for Jesus. The holiday season brings joyful surprises-like gifts, treats, and stories full of hope. This week, we'll hear how an angel told Zechariah that he and Elizabeth would have a son named John, who would help get people ready for Jesus. Even before the first Christmas, God was already spreading hope because Jesus came to bring good news to the world. This week, kids can rejoice that the angel foretold the birth of Jesus, the Savior of the world. From decorating cookies to hanging ornaments, so many Christmas traditions are about getting ready for something special. This week, we'll learn how the angel Gabriel told Mary she would give birth to Jesus, the Savior of the world. In the middle of an ordinary day, God brought joy that would change everything because Jesus came to bring joy to the world. This week, kids can rejoice that angels announced the birth of Jesus Some moments during Christmas just take your breath away-like a silent snowfall or a glowing candlelight service. This week, we'll see how angels filled the night sky to announce Jesus' birth to shepherds out in the fields. In the stillness of that holy night, heaven's message rang out because Jesus came to bring peace to the world. This week, kids can rejoice that Jesus talked about God with everyone at the temple Unwrapping presents is fun, but the best part of Christmas is knowing why we celebrate in the first place. This week, kids can rejoice that Jesus talked about God with everyone at the temple, showing that even from a young age, Jesus came to help people know and understand God. Christmas reminds us that Jesus came so the world could know God. MEMORY VERSE: "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests." - Luke 2:14 (NIV)

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