Children will be listening to a beautiful story, Song of the Stars by Sally Lloyd-Jones at the Christmas Eve Service. Following the story they will be singing Away in a Manger along with the congregation. This is not something the children need to have memorized. We did sing it this past Sunday in children's worship and included hand motions to go along with it for the preschool class. They sounded so sweet singing.
Away In a Manger (the crossings website) : Hand motions if you wanted to go over with your children but they will not be using the motions during the singing at church. I just included as a way to help them with learning the song.
Final week of Advent:
This past Sunday the pink candle of Joy was shared during the service. The pink candle ornaments were available on the tree for families. You could use this week to have children share things they are joyful about this Christmas. Share with the children Luke 2:10 and discuss how everything we do to prepare for Christmas can fill us with joy about Jesus.
Week 4: This purple candle is often called the candle of love. The ornaments will be on the tree this Sunday, December 23rd. Please have your child take one following the service. This week read John 3:16 with your children. A great thing to talk with your children about before they open presents is why they give things to people. We have been discussing the past few weeks with the children how our best Christmas gift is that God sent Jesus.
The fifth white candle is to light on Christmas Day as the Christ candle.
Reminder: We will not have Sunday Communities or Grace Kids Worship on December 23rd or December 30th.
For the crafty folks out there, I have included a link to 5 fun crafts to do with your children: Christmas Crafts (Ministry to children website)
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