by Kimber Bailey Scott
Luke 2:8-20
SING:
His Name was Jesus
Tune: The Farmer in the
Dell
His name was Jesus
His name was Jesus
Thank You, God, for
Jesus
His name was Jesus
RHYME:
The Baby Jesus
By Dana Eynon
A stable (make
house with hands)
A manger (make box
with hands)
A baby (cradle
baby)
With animals all around
(arms outstretched)
The baby is sleeping
(folded hands against cheek)
Let’s tiptoe (walk
on tiptoe)
And not make even a
sound (Shhh!)
LESSON:
What does a shepherd do? Who would
like to dress up like a shepherd? Help several children put on
headgear. A shepherd also uses a staff like this. Hold the
staff. It is used to help guide the sheep and protect them from
danger. You are going to be the shepherds in our Bible story.
Choose one or more children to be
angels. Drape white cloth around their shoulders or let them wear
angel costumes. Explain to one angel that he will say some words with
you. Have angels sit next to you. The rest of you are going to be
sheep. Point to these children with the staff. What do sheep
say? Explain that they will say “baa” whenever you say
“sheep.” I can see that all of you are ready for the story.
Put your Bible on your lap.
Some shepherds were quietly watching
their SHEEP at night. Most of the SHEEP were asleep. Suddenly an
angel appeared! (one angel stands) He was bright and shining.
The shepherds were surprised and scared. Maybe they put up their
hands and their arms to keep the bright light from shining in their
eyes. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. Jesus is born!”
Then many angels came and praised
God. When the angels left, the shepherds left their SHEEP and went to
see the special baby. They found baby Jesus lying in a manger.
“Shhhhh” the shepherds said to each other. “We don’t want to
wake the baby.” The shepherds were so excited about the special
baby Jesus, they told everybody they saw about Him.
APPLY:
How did the shepherds feel after
they saw Jesus? Why are we happy at Christmas? What do you think the
shepherds told other people? What can you tell someone about the
birth of Jesus? The Bible says, “His name was Jesus.” Show
the children the words in the Bible. Say the verse together. Let each
child who is willing hold the Bile and point to the words and “read”
them to the class. Luke 2:21 “His name was…Jesus”
MEMORY VERSE:
The Bible says, “His name
was…Jesus“ Can you say those words with me? Say them louder. Say
them softer. Give each one a Bible (or share) & ask each to
say, “His name was…Jesus“ Luke 2:21
TOUCH & FEEL:
Have things that pertain to the story
for them to feel and touch. Cotton balls for sheep wool, baby doll,
hay, wood for manger, cloth for shepherds clothing, etc.
ART/CRAFT:
Make-A-Nativity Scene with stickers on
construction paper.
PLAY:
Play with toy animals and baby dolls
with hay in a box.
NEED:
Shepherd headgear for each child (piece
of fabric tied around their head with a piece of ribbon or yarn)
Staff
White fabric or angel costume
Bible
Make-A-Nativity Scene with stickers
construction paper
toy animals
baby dolls
hay
box
cotton balls
baby doll
hay
wood
cloth
etc. for touch and feel
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