Opening Skit:
Option 1: Missing the point of
Christmas (From Tony Evans video) Man walks in and sees his cousin sitting at
the bar with a glass of alcohol. He walks up and orders a glass of water. He
takes out a tube with 2 worms, putting one in each cup. He asks his cousin how
his week has been, etc. After about 2 minutes he notes that the worm has died
in the cup of alcohol but is still alive and well in the cup of water. He asks
his cousin if he understands what this mean. His cousin replies – YES! If I
keep drinking alcohol I won’t get worms!!
Option 2: Mother and Daughter –
Daughter is singing secular Christmas carols on the floor waiting for mom. Mom
walks in with an arm full of presents and the daughter jumps up all excited
saying presents presents presents! Mom talks to her about why we give presents
at Christmas, to show our love, to remember the gift God gave us, etc. The
daughter pauses and then asks for the mother’s hat (which she is wearing). She
runs from the room and comes back with a present for the mom. When the mom opens
the present it is her hat!
Immanuel – means “God
with us”
Used in
Isaiah 9:6 and Matthew 1:23
Group Activity: 3
W’s of God with us all year round
(Children get to make candles of their choice…fun to see different
versions…and they will be writing on each one. With each candle the group will
sing a Christmas carol. Take time to look at the words – the meanings in each
one.)
Candle
#1: Welcome – Sing “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”
Behind “Welcome” write “Baby AND the King” (point –many come to
church on Christmas because they are in awe of Jesus as a baby, yet they don’t
want to submit to Jesus the King or let Him be Lord of their life.)
Candle
#2: Worship – Sing “O Come All Ye Faithful”
Behind “Worship” write “Today and with my life” (point – we are
to worship Christ all year long with everything we do – have people share ways
they do this)
Candle
#3: Witness – Sing “Go Tell It on the Mountain”
Behind “Witness” write “Action and Words”and share ways that
people have witnessed to others recently.
Take Home: Have
Nativity scene craft from Oriental Trading (changes from year to year their
options) and write “Immanuel” on the hay in the manger.
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