Use this children’s message: Waiting for Jesus to help children remember the Prince of Peace this Christmas.
You’ll need:
- two long ribbons tangled up,
- a gift-wrapped box,
- and markers
Message: Waiting for Jesus
Display the tangled ribbons and say: I have lots of Christmas presents to wrap, but look at this mess!
Ask:
- Why won’t the ribbons work like this?
Have kids help you untangle the ribbons and place them on the floor in straight lines, about 3 feet apart. Have everyone sit on the ribbon “path.”
Say: Isaiah was an Old Testament prophet who announced events and helped people prepare for what was coming. Listen to what he said.
Read aloud Isaiah 40:3.
Ask:
- How do we get tangled up like these ribbons and forget what’s important at Christmas time?
- How can we remember what’s important at Christmas?
Hold up the box and say: Isaiah also shared some great names for Jesus.
Read aloud Isaiah 9:6.
Ask:
- Which name means the most to you—and why?
Distribute markers and let kids each write one of Jesus’ names on the box.
Say: Jesus is the most incredible gift we’ll ever receive. Let’s wrap this special present and keep it as a reminder to remember the Prince of Peace this Christmas.
Together, wrap the ribbons around the box.
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I was just browsing on ways to teach children about the love of Jesus and came across your children’s ministry.. I’m excited about the different stories provided.
Thanks for teaching kids about Jesus, Donna!