Christmas Zone

Challenge a child to pull on a Bon Bon. Then look at the three things in them and discuss how they point to Jesus.

Use the classic story by Dr. Seuss to share salvation during the Christmas season

Find out how you can be fully present, in the moment, each day this Christmas Season.  

Do you feel broken, beaten, battered or busy this time of year? Take a look at how God has a plan of peace for you.

Jesus as our good shepherd and King using a staff and Scepter to clarify why we celebrate advent.

Easy to set up Christmas re-enactment of Christmas story in Luke.

Here are six things that I have learned from Santa about leading in children's ministry!

Advent Resources for Parents

A fun family ADVENTure that takes families on a journey through the names of Christ with scripture and fun activities.

My version of a Christmas Classic. Instead of watching out for Santa, kids ought to be watching out for Jesus... He's coming again!

Are you prepared for special needs kids in your ministry? Here are 10 tips to help you!

Christmas events are often for elementary school children and above. We run this Angel Breakfast just for our preschoolers to make Christmas special for them too.

All of this got me wondering, does it really make any difference? Perhaps the bigger issue is how we, who know Jesus, celebrate every day of our lives! In fact, instead of watching the world take Christ out of Christmas, what if we put Jesus into every holiday? Why not try celebrating a bit differently in 2013!

Here is a Powerpoint presentation that gives several different object lessons, each illustrating a Christmas item and why it reminds us of Jesus!

How do you plan to retain the visitors to your church during this holiday season?

Compare and contrast the circumstances surrounding the birth of an earthly king with the birth of the King of Kings. 

"Just for fun" game to open/close your service. Teams with the most snowballs in their bucket at the end of 1 minute wins. Play the game 3-4 times with 5-6 kids on each team.

Here is a collection of Snowman jokes

Help children of divorce better cope with the holidays by being aware of the things they may be missing this Christmas. 

Here is a great Christmas skit for children on how to give Jesus a present for Christmas!

Need a children's skit or a puppet script for your children's ministry? This week's script helps teach children that Christmas isn't about Santa Claus and presents, but it's about the birth of Jesus!

In this power point with a Christmas story, a town is all worked up to present a special gift to give to Jesus, but one little boy, who thinks he has nothing to give, discovers he has the most valuable gift to give... himself!

We wanted to complete our Advent study, and with a fifth Sunday, it seemed like a great idea to do something unique.  That’s where the M&M Nativity Legend comes in.

The Messenger of Advent Text: Luke 2:8-20

A FREE download resource from DiscipleLand.com on the REAL Meaning of Christmas

Kids learn the real meaning of Christmas and where traditions came from.

Here is an object lesson that uses a Christmas present to demonstrate that Jesus is the best gift of Christmas!

Since the holidays are such a busy time, we all get behind in something. For this Christmas season, I wanted to provide you with three last minute Christmas lesson ideas to help you, if you are in need of a quick children’s ministry lesson!

Karl has this interesting story in the Christmas Zone. I put pictures to it to turn it into a visual story.

Have you ever asked yourself the question, “What does Jesus want for Christmas?” What do you buy for God, who has everything?

Jesus shown as our true king comparing and contrasting the Crown of Thorns and Gold.

Something special for the Preschoolers

A great object lesson about all the stuff that gets 'piled' on top of the true meaning of Christmas.

This is a summary of the historical events that helped to shape Christmas as we know it today.

An elimination quiz about Christmas.

This song is sung to the tune of Don Fransico's "He's Alive" - it is a spoof - you sing it seriously, but it is actually very funny, especially if you introduce it as a song the Lord laid on your heart last night as you reflected on Christmas being over.

This is a creative craft where the kids make a manger to look just like the one would have that Jesus laid in!

Fun activities for a Christmas party

A fun and easy game that kids love!

A fast, easy, fun activity that teaches kids to think of others during the holidays

Simple Christmas gift idea for kids.....possible outreach tool