Hey team! I am so excited to tell you this story. [Tell your volunteers about a recent win in your ministry.]

Here are a few things coming up in our ministry . . .

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: GIFT TAG CHALLENGE
This quarter, we’re getting families to pay it forward with their gifts. Help your kids identify different things they can do! 

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: CHRISTMAS CITY
This month, we’re getting kids and families together to celebrate Christmas — around the world style! Mark your calendars! 

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: VOLUNTEER NEW YEAR’S PARTY
Let’s celebrate the holidays with a little fun, food, and friends! Come hang with us. There will be games, presents, and zero meetings.

JOY TO THE WORLD: A 4-WEEK SERIES FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT ON CHRISTMAS
WEEK 2 BIG IDEA: Jesus came to bring joy to the world.

SERIES OVERVIEW:

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 brought good news, joy, and peace on that very first Christmas so that the whole world could know God!

DOWNLOAD THIS WEEK’S PRESCHOOL LESSON GUIDE
DOWNLOAD THIS WEEK’S ELEMENTARY LESSON GUIDE

Optimism can be a useful tool for kids (and ourselves) to develop. There is so much good in the world and so much we can do to bring even more good into our communities. So let’s spread some optimism this season.  Watch THIS little video on how everyday people are finding ways to remain optimistic.
At least once this month, choose a volunteer to celebrate. Add their picture and a few sentences about what makes them awesome!

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