Here’s a simple nativity affirmation you can share to bless your volunteers during Christmas parties or training times.

Nativity Affirmation for Your Children’s Ministry Team

Explain that your group is going to step into the nativity rather than just reading about it. Form pairs, and give each pair a Bible to read Matthew 1:18-2:12.

Tip

If you have some new volunteers or your team doesn’t know each other yet, bake in some time for partners to talk about why they volunteer, what they love about kids, and share their backgrounds.

Afterward, gather everyone’s attention and say: You’ll introduce your partner to the entire group. Using affirming words, explain how your partner is like one of the people or objects in the nativity passages.

The first pair steps forward into the imaginary nativity scene. Each partner provides affirmation of how the other person is like someone or something in the nativity passages. For example, “This is Joan. She’s like the Magi in Matthew because she shows amazing wisdom leading kids.” Or “This is Dave, who’s bright like the star in Luke because of his compassion.”

Continue until all pairs have physically joined the nativity. Then close in prayer, thanking God for all the amazing people on your team!

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