Friday, December 2, 2011

Advent (Dec. 3, Day 7)...

Symbol: The Manger Scene

Bible verse: Luke 2:6-7
While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a
son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in
the inn.


Discuss: Talk about how supposably St. Francis of Assisi had such a great desire to have been present at the birth of Christ, that he recreated the scene. Also talk about why you think Jesus was born in a stable.

Our activities: Put out the nativity set.

Other possible activities:
Resources:
Blessed Christmas study Day 17

Advent 2011 (Day 6, Dec. 2nd)...

Symbol: Angels
Bible Verse: Hebrews 13:1-2
While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a
son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in
the inn.
Discuss: The angels were the first to announce the birth of the Christ child; how might we be used to be the first to introduce Christ to someone.


Our activities: Put up an angel as a reminder to share Jesus with others. Also go to see the Christmas parade downtown.

Other possible activities:

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Advent 2011 (Day 5, Dec. 1st)...

Symbol: Wreath

Bible verse: John 3:16
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall
not perish but have eternal life."

Discuss: God's eternal love and faithfulness. Also discuss how with God there is no beginning or end.

Our activities: Put up our wreaths.

Homeschool activities: Learn the geometry of circles





Other possible activities:
  • If you have a preschooler use the circle to teach shapes, the numeral zero. Plus practice writing the "o"
    letter and learn it's sounds.You can also go on a "O" scavenger hunt.
  • Make pretzel wreaths from the Blessed Christmas Study Day 9.
  • Print off one of the many online coloring pages of a wreath.
  • Get discarded limbs from Christmas lots and make wreathes for someone who needs a little extra love.
  • Make a popcorn wreath.
  • Make any of these cute wreath crafts.
  • Read Follow the Star devotional.
  • If your just getting started here is some countdown ideas from an older post of mine.