Advent Lesson Five: Callie Cow & Baby Jesus

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Rev. Jeanne McIntosh December 2011 All rights reserved.

Advent Week 5Callie Cow Shares About

Baby Jesus Bringing Love at Christmas

Big Idea: Gods love, forgiveness, sin, heavenMemory Verse: For God so loved the world that he gave his oneand only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have

eternal life. John 3:16

About: Baby JesusBrings Love. (Pink Candle). Love came down atChristmas. This lesson shares the important message of why Jesus

left all the splendor of heaven to come to earth to be born to the

poor carpenters home of Joseph and Mary. Kids will connect with

the love that Jesus will bring to their hearts. (Cow Puppet)

Snack Ideas:


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1.Lime pop poured into red punch, then adding small dips of

green or pineapple sherbet on top to melt.

2.Plain sugar cookies and provide icing, M&Ms, red string

liquorish, and small candy canes for the kids to decorate.Craft: Mary and Baby Jesus Craft:http://dltk-bible.com/mmary.htmlMusic RecommendationsA Big Barrel of Carols Includes most of the traditional Christmassongs. However you must have a computer to operate since this is

used with windows media and it does not have choreography for the

songs. Lyrics and soundtracks are provided.

No Wonder Musical DVDprovides choreography and can be used

with a DVD/TV player. Selections can be chosen that meet your

needs.

Props: A cow puppet, material items for craft, blue head piece forMary and baby doll, brown head piece for Joseph.

Weekly Advent Review:The Advent wreath means comingaspecial holiday in which we are looking forward to at Christmas.

Many people looked for the coming of Jesus thousands of years

ago. Our second Sunday, was about the shepherds who shared the

message of hope of the birth of the Christ child. The angels had

appeared to them while they were watching their flock by night in

the field. Our third Sunday, was about the angels who shared

peace, and how we can share good words with others. Last week,

we talked about the star and how we can shine in the world around

us showing the love of Jesus that in is our hearts. Today, we are
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going to hear about Baby Jesus and why he came to earth born of

the Virgin Mary.

Directions for the teacher: Select a Mary and Joseph to help withthe story. They will have simple speaking parts with very little drama

in role play. The teacher will actually tell the story using the puppet.

Wrap the blue and brown head piece over Joseph and Mary. Hide

the Baby until ready to use. Say: Callie Cow will be telling the storytoday.

Bible Story:It has been such a long boring day. Mr. Zachariah did not bring us

the normal amount of food to eat like he usually does. I am really

getting kind of hungry. And this water is so hot that my tongue

feels dry just looking at it. I think I will lie down here and take a

nap. (Yawns) These pesky nats are such a nuisance! Get away you old

nats.mooooooooo! Maybe, that will scare you! Ouch! (Pause)

That stung! I cant get any rest for anything around this place. All

those old sheep and now that newest donkey are really getting on my

nerves. (Pause) Ouch! You pesky little things. Bother! How on earth

can a tiny nat be such a bother? (Yawns) Oh I am tired.if only I

can get some sleep. Last night was so bad due to that new calf that

was born. Why does everybody ew and ah over such a small calf.

Now look at me. I have a handsome coat.is shines..and my ears are

so..well you knowcuteand I have a hugh belly that is firm and

strong and these legs.why they could outrun any old sheep.

(Yawns) What time is it? (Look at your wrist watch) It is almost

midnight (Pause).


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What on earth is all that noise I hear? Sounds like Mr. Zachariah,

talking, but WHO is he talking to? Hmmm! I hope it is not any more

of those noisy boarders that he takes in. You would think it was a

zoo here. But you know I really never heard that word before.butis must be something important for him to come out this late at

night.

What! He is sending out some people to sleep with us. Phew wee! I

forgot to take my bath this morning. Here let me get some of this

hay and rub over my coat. (Rubs arm) There that will do! Oh myit

is a woman and man. Who are they, and why are they coming out

here.

(Mary and Joseph enter and readthese parts)Mary: Joseph?

Joseph: What Mary?

Mary: Is this where we will be sleeping?

Joseph: Yes, Mary.

Mary: Joseph?

Joseph: Yes, Mary.

Mary: It does not smell too nice out here.

Joseph: I know, Mary.

Mary: I think the baby is ready to be born.

Joseph: Ok. Mary, let me help you.

(Mary & Joseph exit)


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What on earth did I just hear (Shakes puppet head back and forth)

Maybe, I was hearing things. A babyborn here? In a barn?

Wow! Why did Mr. Zachariah send them out here when this lady is

having a baby. She should have gone to the hospital. But then thatis miles away. This will makethe news. Mooooooooo(Pause)

What is that noise? It sounds like crying.maybe it is the new baby.

(Mary & Joseph enter with Baby Jesus and sit in two chairsprovided)Mary: Isnt he so sweet?

Joseph: Yes, Mary, he is.

Mary: Wrap him goodok?

Joseph; Yes, Mary, I will.

Mary: Do you think he is ok?

Joseph: Yes, Mary he seems ok.

Mary: His name is Jesus.

Joseph: Yes, He will be called Jesus.

Mary: He will save people.

Joseph: Yes, he will save all people who come to Him.

Mary: I am tired.

Joseph: Let us get some rest.

Mary: Thank you, Joseph.

(Mary and Joseph exit)


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That was some news, wasnt it kids? Wow! I think I will take a rest

myself, now after all that. Mooooooooo! Good night. See you

around, Moooooooooo! (Put puppet out of sight)

Teacher: Jesus left heaven and all its loveliness to come to earth

because it was the will of the Father in heaven. He came to save

people from their sins. Jesus grew up like you boys and girls and ate

real food, played, went to school and obeyed his parents. I hope you

obey your mom or dadand teacher, too!

When Jesus was a young boy, he went to the temple with his

parents. Once, he went into the temple and taught the people

about the things of God. His parents looked and looked for Jesusand could not find him. Mary was worried until she found him in the

temple.

When Jesus became a grown man, he began helping people. He made

the blind to see, the lame to walk, and healed people of many kinds

of sicknesses.

Leaders in the town did not like all that they heard about Jesus,because they were afraid he would become too important and take

away their place in leadership. They told some people to tell lies

about him and then had him crucified on a cross. He died and was

buried, but rose again after three days. Many people saw Jesus

after he arose from the grave, and they were very surprised.

Jesus has returned to heaven and is preparing a place for all those

who confess their sins and believed God to forgive them. John 3:16

tells us, For God so loved the world that he gave his one and onlySon, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal

life. I John 1:9 also tells us that If we confess our sins, he is

faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all

unrighteousness. If we want to go to heaven when Jesus returns


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someday we must confess our sins and His Word tells us He WILL

forgive us. We can trust in Him to keep His Word. Jesus will never

fails us.

Questions for Discussion1. How can we know that Jesus forgives us?

2.What must we do to be forgiven?

3.When will Jesus return to take us to heaven?

4.What should we do while we wait for Him to come for us?

5. How can we share this news with others?

Hay for Baby Jesus - Memory Verse GameWrite the verse on the board for all so they can read it.

Recite the verse, many times. Each time you say it, stop and give to

several kids of a single piece of hay. Repeat this until all have a

piece of hay. Then do this backwards having the kids place the

piece of hay on a manger that you will provide for them. You can

draw this on a poster board and they can tape it to the sheet. They

will enjoy doing this and receiving their piece of hay.

Finally, say the verse all together and turn the board around so they

cannot see it.


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Baby Jesus Brings Love at Christmas

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BABY BARN

COW CROSS

FORGIVE HAY

JESUS JOSEPH

MARY MOO

SHEEP SIN

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Circle the Correct Answer & Spelling

1.Jesus came as a tiny?a.babbyb.babyc.child

2.Where did the innkeeper send Joseph & Mary?a.barnb.barrnc.hospital

3.Advent means.a.Comingb.commingc.Baby

4.Jesus came to save us from our?a.sinnb.enemiesc.sin

5.How can we be like Jesus?a.Read bible and prayb.Read lots of good booksc.Read bibble and prayy


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Write a message to Jesus

Draw a Baby in a Manger


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Baby Jesus Brings Love at Christmas

Start inside the maze, and find your way out again! Have fun!

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Advent Reading and Lighting of CandlesBaby Jesus (Christmas Sunday)

Teacher: The first candle we light stands for the coming of Jesus and Hisgreat love represented in the advent wreath.

(Light first purple candle)

Teacher: This second candle stands for the hope that we have in the

Savor, Jesus Christ.

Child 1: Hope is something that we have to look forward to, and that is only

comes through Jesus.

Child 2: God so loved the world.that He gave His only Son Jesus.

Teacher: The second candle was to share the hope of his coming to the

entire world. If we confess our sins, He will forgive us and give us life

everlasting in Him. Let us be a witness of that Hope!

(Light second purple candle)

Teacher: The third candle we celebrated the peace that the angels brought

to the Shepherds.

(Light third purple candle)

Teacher: The fourth candle we celebrate the light of Jesus and how we too

can be a light shinning as the stars in the world around us.

Child 1: The heavens tell of the glory of God.

Child 2: The stars shout praise and glory to Him.

Teacher: As the white candle is lit, let us remember to share this joyful

news with others. Let us thank God for each other and appreciate how God

made us. (Light white candle)


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Teacher: This pink candle (Pink) represents Baby Jesus. He came to earth

to save us from our sins. His love reaches into our hearts and fills us with

love, joy, peace, and hope.

Child 1: Jesus loves me.Child 2: Jesus loves everyone!

Teacher: We light this pink candle to remind us of the love that God gave

to us though his Son, Jesus, this Christmas. Let us worship Him by giving

our hearts to Him.

(Light the pink candle)

Sing Away in a Manger and teach the motions.

Suggestions to use: Point to the sky, hold arms and rock baby,

look down, fold hands to side of head

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