by Kimber Bailey Scott
Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11
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:
Hold up a wrapped gift. I wonder
what is in this package. I like to get gifts, don’t you? And I like
to give gifts to other people too! Whom do you like to give gifts to?
What gifts do you like to give to other people? Our Bible story is
about some men who wanted to give gifts to Jesus.
Some wise men who lived far away saw
a big bright star in the sky one night. Hold up your star. They
said, “This star means that a special baby has been born. He is a
king. If we follow the star, we will find Him.” So they packed some
clothes, some food and some very special gifts. Perhaps they climbed
up on their camels. Then they began their long journey. Let’s go on
the journey with them. Have children stand and follow you as you
hold the star up high and walk around your room.
The wise men followed the big bright
star. The camels walked and walked. Clip-clop, clip-clop. Have
children make “heavier” footsteps with their feet. Sometimes
the wise men stopped to eat or to sleep or to get drinks of water.
Stop and pretend to drink some water and then pretend to sleep.
And then they would start on their trip again. Keep walking
around the room.
Finally, the star stopped over a
house. Stop walking. The wise men climbed down off their
camels. In that house were Jesus and his mother and father! The wise
men were so happy that they had found Jesus. They bowed down to Him
and gave their special gifts to Jesus. Have children bow and
pretend to give gifts. They were happy that Jesus was born. And
they were happy to give thir gifts to Him. They knew He was special!
APPLY:
Gather in a circle. Why did the wise
men want to see Jesus? We can show Jesus we know He’s special too.
And we can give gifts to Jesus and to others. What gifts can you give
to Jesus and to other people? Help guide the children’s answers
as needed. They can give money to Jesus; make cards for sick peole;
sing a song to praise Jesus; tell someone about Jesus, etc.
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
SNACK OR ART/CRAFT:
Use star cookie cutters with playdoh or
cookie dough to make cookies or bread to make sandwiches.
PRETEND:
As the children feed their babies, ask:
What is your baby eating and drinking? Can a baby eat fried
chicken? No!
That’s big people food. What things do mommies and daddies do for
babies? That’s right, they take care of babies. Who took care of
the baby Jesus? Yes, His mommy and daddy, Mary and Joseph. Jesus was
a special baby. I’m glad baby Jesus was born.
GAME:
Have children sit on the floor in a
circle. Explain that the beanbag will be passed from one child to the
next while the music plays. When the music stops, the child holding
the beanbag will say the Bible words, “His name was Jesus.” You
will need one adult to start and stop the music and one or more
adults to sit in the circle with the children. You will need to say
the words with the children several times. After that most will be
able to say them on their own. However always say the words with a
child who is new or needs help.
NEED:
Wrapped gift
star
star cookie cutters
playdoh OR cookie dough & oven OR
bread & cheese
baby dolls
bottles
play food
plastic spoons
Christmas music
Bean bag or Ziploc of beans or rice
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