Once Upon a Christmas

Sue Lennartson

ROOM 3

Follow That Star

What a surprise the shepherds had the night Jesus was born! Families in this room will make a star ornament, practice "Joy to the World," and hear about the event that woke the shepherds and spurred a journey to follow a star to the place where the newborn king was born.

Shiny Stars

What you'll need: Cardboard, pens, scissors, yellow felt, glitter glue, and candy canes. Trace the star pattern onto cardboard. For a star pattern, click here.

What families do: Trace the cardboard patterns onto yellow felt and cut out the stars. Fold the long piece along the dotted lines, and cut along the dotted lines. Weave the shorter piece through the slits in the long piece. Use glitter glue to decorate your star. Then lay your star flat to dry. Once your star is dry, stick a candy cane through its back.

After singing "Joy to the World," remind families of your church's Christmas Eve services and invite everyone to stay for a reception honoring Jesus' birthday. You can serve a birthday cake for Jesus, have families each bring a plate of cookies, or stage a cookie swap. Relax and enjoy the success of a great Christmas program where everyone played a part and learned about the real Christmas Star-Jesus. cm

Sue Lennartson is a small groups pastor, author, speaker, and vocalist in Stillwater, Minnesota.

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