December
This month’s theme focuses on how Christmastime holds promises—joy, lights and even sweet treats. Kids will learn about the sweet promises God kept at Christmas. As someone may have anticipation for a recipe to finish baking many had great anticipation as they waited for the promised Messiah. This month reveals how God’s promises are always sweet!
This Month’s Biblical Theme Is: God is a promise keeper
When sin entered the world, God made a promise to His people to send a Savior who would redeem them. Our great God did not leave us to our sin but kept His promise! This month we are celebrating the fruition of that Genesis promise. Jesus is our forever King, Messiah and Rescuer. The stunning beauty of the Christmas season is that God is the promise keeper who sent the greatest gift of all, Jesus!
Monthly Memory Verse: For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)
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Worship for December
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Week 1 (12/7) — Forever King
Micah 5:1–5
The prophet Micah warned the Israelites that they were not following God’s ways and to turn back to God. Micah shared the promise that God would send a forever King.
Brite Idea: God promised a Savior who would be King forever.
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Week 2 (12/14) — Mary and Joseph
Matthew 1:18–25; Luke 1:26–38
Mary and Joseph were visited by an angel who gave them unexpected news. Mary would have a baby and name Him Jesus. He would save the people from their sins.
Brite Idea: Jesus is the Messiah.
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Week 3 (12/14) — Jesus is Born
Luke 2:1–21
Jesus was born in Bethlehem. A group of angels appeared to shepherds and announced Jesus’ birth. Jesus was the Savior. The shepherds rushed to see the baby and praised God for the promise He kept.
Brite Idea: The promised Savior was born.
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Week 4 (12/28) — Anna and Simeon
Luke 2:22–38
Anna and Simeon believed and knew the promised Savior would come. They waited faithfully for God to keep His promise. They met Jesus and saw the promised Savior and praised God for all He had done.
Brite Idea: God is a promise keeper.
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