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November 27 | Week 1

Series: A Figgy Pudding Christmas Scripture: Luke 1:11-20 Theme: When We Get Christmas Wrong

Pathway to Gather 1. Have Music playing as the kids come into the worship space

“We Wish You a Merry Christmas” -Music Video

2. Welcome the kids and introduce yourself as the Adventure Guide! Our Series for December is “A Figgy Pudding Christmas.” Each week we will think about a Christmas Treat - sometimes yummy, sometimes not to help us learn important truths about the meaning of Christmas.

3. Adventure Guide Reads  Say> Lets Play Candy Cane Twirl Say> We need 1 candy cane per player. Say> When I say go, you will hook a candy cane onto a finger. and everyone must twirl the candy cane around and around for as long as they can. The person who can twirl it the longest without it falling off is the winner. Say> Ready, Set Go!













“Jump for Joy” Music Video





























4. Song of the month: have kids watch and learn the motions to “Jump for Joy”





WINTER | 2022

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Adventure Guides will help the kids dig deep into the Bible story.

1. Have the kids put their hands together in a prayer posture.  God of Love, Your son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us.  He is a sign of your love. Help us walk in that love during the weeks of Advent, As we wait and prepare for his coming. We pray in the name of Jesus, our Savior. AMEN.

Pathway to Engaging the Scripture 2. Play “Ginger Bread Nativity” video to help introduce this week’s message

“Ginger Bread Nativity” Video

A. Joseph and Mary were traveling when Jesus was born. He was born in Bethlehem which means “House of Bread.” In this video, what did the structure or house that surrounded the manager look like? (it looked like a gingerbread house. How was it decorated? For Pre-School, Early Elementary _Story Bible & Young Readers _ Study Bible 3. Read from Whirl Kids Study Bible (softcover) - Pg 1226 …. Luke 1:11-20 4. Guided Questions


















•The Nativity Story (baby Jesus story) gets started in the Gospel of Luke when we here about his cousin, John, being born. Who tells John’s dad that he is going to have a baby? How does He react? Why was this wrong? What is his punishment?






NOV 27 | WEEK 1

NOV 27| WEEK 1

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The angel replied, “I am Gabriel. I stand in God’s presence. I was sent to speak to you and to bring this good news to you. Know this: What I have spoken will come true at the proper time. But because you didn’t believe, you be unable to speak until the day when these things happen.” Luke 1:19-20










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Parents: Sharing at Home

Jesus is the good news that brought great joy to the whole world, so this Christmas, let’s prepare Him room in our heart. Each day this month, and especially before we tear open our presents on Christmas morning, let’s all pray to God and thank Him for giving us the greatest gift ever!













Who knew that what started out as a scary message from the angels could bring such wonderful good news? Remind us that Jesus is close by always so we can stop, look, listen, and go ahead with Christmas joy! Amen.





NOV 27 | WEEK 1

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December 4 | Week 2

Series: A Figgy Pudding Christmas Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 Theme: When We Dream of Christmas

Pathway to Gather 1. Have Music playing as the kids come into the worship space

“We Wish You a Merry Christmas” -Music Video

2. Welcome the kids and introduce yourself as the Adventure Guide! Our Series for December is “A Figgy Pudding Christmas.” Each week we will think about a Christmas Treat - sometimes yummy, sometimes not to help us learn important truths about the meaning of Christmas.

3. Adventure Guide Reads  Say> Do we recognize this? ”….nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of sugarplums danced in their heads." It's a familiar image. But what is a sugarplum? Say> Dreams are going to be an import part of the baby Jesus story. Each time you think or hear of sugarplums, think of how God speaks to people through dreams. In today’s Scripture reading, Joseph is listed by an Angel in his dream.













“Jump for Joy” Music Video



















4. Song of the month: have kids watch and learn the motions to “Jump for Joy”





WINTER | 2022

THE NORTH CARROLL COOPERATIVE PARISH: A UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY

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Adventure Guides will help the kids dig deep into the Bible story.

1. Have the kids put their hands together in a prayer posture.  God of Love, Your son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us.  He is a sign of your love. Help us walk in that love during the weeks of Advent, As we wait and prepare for his coming. We pray in the name of Jesus, our Savior. AMEN.

Pathway to Engaging the Scripture 2. Play “The Annunciation” video to help introduce this week’s message

“The Annunciation” Video

A. What plans do Mary and Joseph have? What job did God give to Gabriel? How did Mary first react to Gabriel’s message? How did she react later? What surprised you about Mary’s reactions? How do you think Mary felt about the gift of being chosen by God to be Jesus’ mom? For Pre-School, Early Elementary _Story Bible & Young Readers _ Study Bible 3. Read from Whirl Kids Story Bible (hardcover) - Pg 154 …. Matthew 1:18-25 4. Guided Questions


















•The angel Gabriel announces the birth of Jesus separately to Mary and Joseph. In today’s reading, we hear of the encounter between Joesph and the Angel. What does the angel say to Joseph? How does this change Joseph’s mind? What does Joseph say in this story? {trick question}






DEC 4 | WEEK 2

DEC 4| WEEK 2

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As he was thinking about this, an angel from the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because the child she carries was conceived by the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:20










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Kids X Club Reinforce | Dec 4_Week 2

Parents: Talk it over at Home

Annunciation (pronounced ah-nun-seeAY-shun) • From the Latin word meaning “of cial proclamation.” • Gabriel’s announcement to Mary. • Gabriel - One of only two angels mentioned by name • in the Bible. See also Daniel 9:20-23. • Angels are heavenly messengers of God.



















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Who knew that what started out as a scary message from the angels could bring such wonderful good news? Remind us that Jesus is close by always so we can stop, look, listen, and go ahead with Christmas joy! Amen.





DEC 4 | WEEK 2

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December 11 | Week 3

Series: A Figgy Pudding Christmas Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Theme: When We Get Christmas Right

Pathway to Gather 1. Have Music playing as the kids come into the worship space

“We Wish You a Merry Christmas” -Music Video

2. Welcome the kids and introduce yourself as the Adventure Guide! Our Series for December is “A Figgy Pudding Christmas.” Each week we will think about a Christmas Treat - sometimes yummy, sometimes not to help us learn important truths about the meaning of Christmas.

3. Adventure Guide Reads  Give each kid a turn to be a wrapped up and pop out from under a blanket, like a gift. Tell kids that God knows that each one of them is a gift to the world. Say> Who is always glad to see you? Say> Who loves you, no matter what?











“Jump for Joy” Music Video

























4. Song of the month: have kids watch and learn the motions to “Jump for Joy”





WINTER | 2022

THE NORTH CARROLL COOPERATIVE PARISH: A UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY

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Adventure Guides will help the kids dig deep into the Bible story.

1. Have the kids put their hands together in a prayer posture.  God of Love, Your son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us.  He is a sign of your love. Help us walk in that love during the weeks of Advent, As we wait and prepare for his coming. We pray in the name of Jesus, our Savior. AMEN.

Pathway to Engaging the Scripture 2. Play “The Magi” video to help introduce this week’s message

“The Magi” Video

A. How did the Magi find Jesus? How did King Herod feel when he heard about Jesus? Why? What surprised you about the gifts Jesus got? Have you ever gotten a gift meant for someone much older than you? What kind of gifts would you give a baby? What did Jesus give the Magi? For Pre-School, Early Elementary _Story Bible & Young Readers _ Study Bible 3. Read from Whirl Kids Story Bible (hardcover) - Pg 170…. Matthew 2:1-12 4. Guided Questions •When he learned that the Magi were looking for a




















baby king, Herod was worried. What did Herod’s face look like when he heard about Jesus? What were some differences between Herod the king and baby Jesus the king? Who would you want for your king?






DEC 11 | WEEK 3

DEC 11 | WEEK 3

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They entered the house and saw the child with Mary his mother. Falling to their knees, they honored him. Then they opened their treasure chests and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11










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There are 5 men called Magi or “wise men” in the video, but the Bible doesn’t say how many there were. • Magi are people who studied the stars and followed 1 star from far away to nd Jesus. • King Herod is a mean ruler who wants to be the only king. • Jesus is a toddler at home with Mary and Joseph when





















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Who knew that what started out as a scary message from the angels could bring such wonderful good news? Remind us that Jesus is close by always so we can stop, look, listen, and go ahead with Christmas joy! Amen.





DEC 11 | WEEK 3

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December 18 | Week 4

Series: A Figgy Pudding Christmas Scripture: Luke 1:46-48 Theme: When We Make Christmas Last

Pathway to Gather 1. Have Music playing as the kids come into the worship space

“We Wish You a Merry Christmas” -Music Video

2. Welcome the kids and introduce yourself as the Adventure Guide! Our Series for December is “A Figgy Pudding Christmas.” Each week we will think about a Christmas Treat - sometimes yummy, sometimes not to help us learn important truths about the meaning of Christmas.

3. Adventure Guide Reads  Have pairs of kids experience an upside down activity, looking at each other so their faces are upside down. Then ask kids: • What is funny about seeing a face upside down? • What is surprising? Why? • How do you feel looking upside down? • How long could you look at something upside down?















“Jump for Joy” Music Video

























4. Song of the month: have kids watch and learn the motions to “Jump for Joy”





WINTER | 2022

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Engage

Adventure Guides will help the kids dig deep into the Bible story.

1. Have the kids put their hands together in a prayer posture.  God of Love, Your son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us.  He is a sign of your love. Help us walk in that love during the weeks of Advent, As we wait and prepare for his coming. We pray in the name of Jesus, our Savior. AMEN.

Pathway to Engaging the Scripture 2. Play “Mary & Elizabeth” video to help introduce this week’s message

“Mary & Elizabeth” Video

A. • What was special about Mary? What does Mary’s baby grow up to do? How would you feel if you were laughed at like Mary was? I wonder how Elizabeth’s baby and Mary’s baby knew they were together. I wonder why Mary’s song changed. For Pre-School, Early Elementary _Story Bible & Young Readers _ Study Bible 3. Read from Whirl Kids Story Bible (hardcover) - Pg 158…. Luke 1:39-55 4. Guided Questions


















•Who did Mary see on her journey to Judea? What did Mary and Elizabeth do when they saw each other? Have you ever made up a song for God? Who talks to Jesus in this story? Who talks to Mary? Who do you talk to about Jesus?






DEC 18 | WEEK 4

DEC 18 | WEEK 4

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“My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for [God] has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed.” Luke 1:46-48












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Kids X Club Reinforce | Dec 18_Week 4

Parents: Talk it over at Home

Early in her pregnancy, she set out “with haste” to visit her relative Elizabeth “in the hill country” of Judea (Luke 1:39ff). • Found blessing and understanding in the company of Elizabeth. • Expressed what God was





























Who knew that what started out as a scary message from the angels could bring such wonderful good news? Remind us that Jesus is close by always so we can stop, look, listen, and go ahead with Christmas joy! Amen.





DEC 18 | WEEK 4