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1a Application Activities Format: Follow the numbers with arrows for a 30-minute, large group plus 20-minute Application Activities format.

1 Follow all the numbers for a 45- to 60-minute large

group only format.

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Session at a Glance

What customs and traditions does your family have following the birth of a baby? Societal customs (circumcision, dedication, and sacrifice) presented an opportunity for Simeon and Anna to recognize the reality of the promised Messiah.•Read Luke 2:21-24. Mary and Joseph followed

the customs regarding Jesus' circumcision, naming, and dedication.

•Read verses 25-35. Imagine Simeon's joy as he held Jesus. Picture the expressions on Mary and Joseph's faces as they watched Simeon with Jesus. Reread verses 34-35. How do you think these words impacted Mary and Joseph? How would they impact you as a parent?

•Read verses 36-38. Anna, a widow completely "sold out" to God, walked up to Mary and Joseph and began thanking God for Jesus. Notice her actions—she began telling people about Jesus. Who was the last person you told about Jesus?

•Read verses 39-40. Aside from raising the Son of God, Mary and Joseph fulfilled their governmental and spiritual obligations.

•Reflect on the lives of Simeon and Anna. Before dying, Simeon desired to see Jesus. Anna told people about Jesus. What about you? What do you desire of Jesus? How long has it been since you celebrated that Jesus is your Savior?

•Ponder the question, "How can I help each child in my ministry have a relationship with Jesus?" Pray for understanding as you lead each child in worship.

The Gift Is SharedFocus Passage: Luke 2:21-40

Key Bible Verse: John 3:16

Life ApplicationI can have a relationship with Jesus.

Introduction to Worship (6 to 8 minutes)

Greet the Children Decorate Christmas Cookies

Worship (30 minutes/45 minutes)

Sing "Glory"Call to Worship/PraySing "Jesus, Light of the World"Introduce the Term RelationshipLearn the Key Bible VerseReview Bible StoriesTell the Bible StoryDiscuss and Apply the Bible StoryMake Life ApplicationPraySing "Sing, Sing, Sing"/Receive OfferingShow "Jack Spade" Video #1Develop Bible Skills

Application Activities (20 minutes)

Wrap-Up (10 minutes)

Week of December 23, 2012

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Introduction to Worship

The Gift Is Shared

1aGreet the Children

2aDecorate Christmas Cookies

Pull It TogetherChristmas-shaped sugar cookies, frosting, sprinkles, craft sticks, napkins, water or fruit juice, ziplock bags, cups•Prepare and post an allergy chart.

•Give each child a cookie.•Guide the children to decorate and enjoy their

cookies. •Serve water or juice. •Ask: "Are you ready for Christmas? What makes

Christmas so special?"•Distribute an additional cookie and ziplock bag

to each child.•Say: "Decorate this cookie for a family member

or friend. Place it in the ziplock bag to take home."

Worship 3 Sing "Glory" (DVD, 3 minutes)

4 Call to Worship/Pray (2 minutes)•Select a child to read aloud John 3:16.•Pray.

5aSing "Jesus, Light of the World" (DVD, 3 minutes)

6aIntroduce the Term Relationship (3 minutes)

Pull It TogetherWorship Guides, pencils

•Ask: "When you hear the word relationship, what do you think of?"

•Invite children to offer definitions.•Distribute Worship Guides and pencils.•Select a volunteer to read aloud the definition.•Guide the children to complete "I'm Related

To …" on the Worship Guides. •Talk about people the children are related to.

7aLearn the Key Bible Verse (3 minutes)•Ask: "If you could travel back in time and meet

a famous person, who would you like to meet?

Why? What type of relationship would you like to have with this person?"

•Continue: "God wants you to have a relationship with Him. Let's read a verse that tells how He established His relationship with us. Open your Bible to John 3:16."

•Read aloud the verse.•Discuss and apply the verse to the children's

lives.

8 Review Bible Stories (2 minutes)•Say: "This month we learned about God's

promise to send Jesus, how God revealed His plan to Mary and Joseph, and about Jesus' birth. These stories help us see God wants a relationship with us. Let's see what happened after Jesus' birth."

9aTell the Bible Story (6 minutes)

Pull It TogetherBible times costumes•Enlist senior adults to play Simeon and Anna.•Print "Script" (CD). Give to the actors before class.

•Say: "We have two special guests with us today. These individuals saw Jesus shortly after His birth. Let's listen to their stories."

•Introduce "Simeon" and "Anna."•Simeon: "Thank you for allowing us to visit you.

We have a most amazing story to share with you."

The Best Gift of AllBased on Luke 2:21-40

Simeon: My name is Simeon [SIM ih uhn] and I live in Jerusalem. God, through the Holy Spirit, revealed to me that I would not die until I saw the Messiah. One day, the Spirit told me to go into the temple area. Mary and Joseph entered the temple bringing their child, Jesus, with them. Mary and Joseph had come to the temple to dedicate Jesus, just as our laws required. I took Jesus in my arms and praised God for Him. I said, "God, You may allow me to die for I have seen with my own eyes the salvation You have provided. You have sent Your light to the Gentiles, and Your glory to the Israelites."

Mary and Joseph were amazed at the things I said about Jesus. I blessed both Mary and Joseph. To Mary I said, "Your child will cause the fall and

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rise of many in Israel. Many people will try to beat Him down. Mary, you yourself will suffer pain. All of this will happen for God's plan to be revealed."

Anna: I was also in the temple on the day Mary and Joseph brought Jesus in. My name is Anna. As you can see, I am an older lady. My husband has been dead for many years. I spend all of my time in the temple area, serving God both day and night as well as fasting and praying.

When I saw Mary and Joseph with Jesus, I went up to them and began thanking God for the redemption He would bring to all of Jerusalem. I told all who would listen to me about God's plan.[Actors exit.]

10a Discuss and Apply the Bible Story (5 minutes)

Pull It TogetherPrint "Simeon" Teaching Picture (CD).

•Display the teaching picture.•Invite the children to recall facts about Simeon

and Anna.•Ask: "In what ways did Jesus affect Simeon and

Anna? How do you think Mary and Joseph felt listening to Simeon and Anna?"

•Continue: "God had promised Simeon he would not die until he saw the Messiah. As far as we know, Simeon and Anna were not related to Mary and Joseph, however they had a relationship with them. Their relationship was based on God working in their lives. God wants to work in our lives. He wants us to make Him the top priority. He does not want anything to be more important than Him."

11a Make Life Application (5 minutes)•Say: "Let me tell you about my relationship with

Jesus."•Share a brief testimony of how you accepted

Jesus as Savior and Lord and what it means to have a relationship with Him.

•Continue: "Everyone can have a relationship with Jesus. When we ask Jesus to be our Savior and Lord, He will do so."

•Call attention to "I Can Be Related to Jesus" on the Worship Guides.

•Overview the information. •Offer to talk with any child interested in

knowing more about becoming a Christian.

•Say: "Some of you have asked Jesus to be your Savior and Lord. If you have, you can use this information to tell your friends how they can have a relationship with Jesus. If you have not asked Jesus to be your Savior and Lord, the Holy Spirit will let you know when it is the right time."

•Guide the children to complete "Who Can I Tell?" on their Worship Guides.

12aPray (1 minute)•Thank God for the opportunity to have a

relationship with Jesus.

13aSing "Sing, Sing, Sing" (DVD, 3 minutes)/Receive Offering

14aShow "Jack Spade" Video #1 (DVD, 6 minutes)

•Ask: "Imagine you are to receive an award from the governor of your state. How do you think you would feel?"

•Invite the children to respond.•Continue: "Let's see how Daniel and

Jack Spade respond to news they are to receive the Medal of Greatness."

•Show the video.•Ask: "How did Daniel and Jack Spade feel when

the Supreme Commander did not show up to give them their award? How would you have felt? Do you think the Commander did not have time for Daniel and Jack Spade?"

•Say: "God will not treat us like the Commander did. God always has time for us. He wants to have a relationship with us."

15a Develop Bible Skills (5 minutes)

Pull It TogetherPrint "Reading the Bible" (CD). Copy 1 page for each child.

•Say: "As we read and study our Bibles, we learn more about Jesus. Spending time reading our Bibles is important. Let's talk about ways we can read our Bibles."

•Distribute "Reading the Bible."•Read aloud and talk about the information.•Encourage the children to develop a habit of

reading their Bibles every day.

16a Transition to Application Activities or Wrap-Up

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Wrap-Up(Large Group Only Format)

Wrap-Up(Application Activities Format)

Week of December 23, 2012 Worship KidStyle Children's Edition Leader Guide© 2012 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention.

17 Christmas Ornament Toss (6 minutes)

Pull It TogetherNon-breakable Christmas ornaments

•Form groups of 8 to 10 children.•Guide the children to stand in a circle.•Explain: "Toss the ornament around the circle.

When I say, 'Merry Christmas,' the person with the ornament will hold it and answer a question."

•Direct the children to begin tossing the ornament.

•Call out "Merry Christmas!" •Invite the children holding the ornaments to

answer a "Christmas Ornament Toss" question, speaking loud enough for their group members to hear.

Christmas Ornament Toss•What man and woman met Jesus in the temple?

(Simeon and Anna)•In what town did Simeon live? (Jerusalem)•What did God, through the Holy Spirit, reveal to

Simeon? (Simeon would not die until he saw the Messiah.)

•What did Simeon say to Mary about Jesus? (He would cause many to rise and fall, people will try to beat Him down, Mary will suffer pain)

•What did Anna do at the temple? (served God, fasted, prayed)

•What does it mean to you to know you can have a relationship with Jesus? (Answers will vary.)

•How can people have a relationship with Jesus? (Ask Him to be their Savior and Lord.)

•Replay as time permits.

18 Sing "Make Glorious His Praise" (DVD, 3 minutes)

19 Pray (2 minutes)•Guide the children to thank God for sending

Jesus and for the opportunity to have a relationship with Him.

20 Dismiss the Children to Their Parents•Play upbeat religious Christmas music as the

parents arrive.

17aReview Application Activities (3 minutes)•Invite the children to share their Application

Activity experiences. dArts and Crafts—Christmas Promise Mobile, Part 4 dDramatic Play—Choral Reading dGames—Bible Family Match Up dExploration/Discovery—Bible Times Customs

18aChristmas Ornament Toss (4 minutes)

Pull It TogetherNon-breakable Christmas ornaments

•Form groups of 8 to 10 children.•Guide the children to stand in a circle.•Explain: "Toss the ornament around the circle.

When I say, 'Merry Christmas,' the person with the ornament will hold it and answer a question."

•Direct the children to begin tossing the ornament.

•Call out "Merry Christmas!" •Invite the children holding the ornaments to

answer a question, speaking loud enough for their group members to hear. (See "Christmas Ornament Toss" questions.)

•Replay as time permits.

19aPray (2 minutes)•Guide the children to thank God for sending

Jesus and for the opportunity to have a relationship with Him.

20aDismiss the Children to Their Parents•Play upbeat religious Christmas music as the

parents arrive.

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Application Activities Select from the following choices. Each choice is designed for 20 minutes of small group time.

Pull It TogetherScissors, straws, plastic knives, wax paper, masking tape, cardboard, air-drying clay (variety of colors), paint, brushes•Print "Mobile" (CD).

Refer to "Figurines" instructions.

•Cut straws into 2- to 3-inch pieces.

•Prepare and post an allergy chart listing clay.

•Cover the cardboard with wax paper.

Teacher Tips•Explain the mobiles

will be built upon each week.

•Allow several days for the clay to dry.

•Ensure each child's figurines are labeled with his name.

•Provide smocks for the children to wear while painting.

Pull It TogetherPoster board, markers•Print "Choral Reading"

(CD). Copy 1 per child.

Teacher Tips•Offer to talk with any

child interested in accepting Jesus as Savior and Lord.

•Guide the children to read in dramatic ways.


Worship Through Dramatic PlayChoral Reading•Review the Bible Story.•Ask: "In what ways do you picture Simeon and Anna responding to Jesus?

Do you think they were excited? Why?"•Continue: "Let's write a choral reading to present in Wrap-Up. A choral

reading means 'one person or group reads a few words or sentence, then another group reads.' Let's practice one."

•Distribute "Choral Reading."•Assign parts and read aloud the choral reading.•Guide the children to work together to write a choral reading.•Distribute poster board and markers. •Practice and prepare to share the choral reading in Wrap-Up. •Say: "God promised Simeon he would not die until he saw the Messiah.

We do not know how long Simeon lived after seeing Jesus, but we know God kept His promise. We can trust God to keep all of His promises."

•Continue: "God sent Jesus to earth so we can have a relationship with Him. We receive salvation through Jesus when we ask Him to be our Savior and Lord."

•Say: "Jesus is the only Son of God, and He was sent to be the Savior of all people. Let's pray for people to accept Jesus as Savior and Lord."

•Guide the children to pray for people to know Jesus.

Worship Through Arts and CraftsChristmas Promise Mobile, Part 4•Say: "This month we made mobiles to remind us of the Bible story. Based on

today's Bible story, what do we need to make?"•Review the Bible story.•Distribute supplies.•Guide: "Use the clay to make figurines of Simeon and Anna. Form the clay

around straws."•Place the figurines on the cardboard.•Distribute previous figurines. •Invite the children to paint the figurines. •Ask: "If you were Simeon or Anna, how would you feel seeing Jesus? What

difference did Jesus make in their lives?"•Say: "God promised Simeon he would not die until he saw the Messiah. We

do not know how long Simeon lived after seeing Jesus, but we know God kept His promise to Simeon. We can trust God to keep all of His promises."

•Continue: "God sent Jesus to earth so we can have a relationship with Him. We receive salvation through Jesus when we ask Him to be our Savior and Lord."

•Offer to talk to any child interested in accepting Jesus as Savior and Lord.•Guide the children to pray for people to know Jesus.

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Pull It TogetherScissors•Print and cut apart

"Family Matches" (CD).

Teacher Tips•Offer to talk with any

child interested in accepting Jesus as Savior and Lord.

•Note: The colors of the cards indicate matches.

•Place colored stickers or outline with markers if printing in black and white.

Pull It TogetherScissors•Print and cut apart

"Customs" (CD).

Teacher TipOffer to talk with any child interested in accepting Jesus as Savior and Lord.

Worship KidStyle Children's Edition Leader Guide© 2012 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Worship Through Exploration and DiscoveryBible Times Customs•Ask: "When someone you know has a baby, how does she celebrate?"•Talk about customs of families with newborns.•Continue: "What custom did Mary and Joseph fulfill with Baby Jesus?"•Review the Bible story.•Say: "Let's learn about customs regarding the birth of a child in Bible times."•Distribute "Customs" strips.•Guide the children to read aloud the information.•Assist as needed.•Compare and contrast Bible times customs with customs today. •Continue: "God sent Jesus to earth so we can have a relationship with

Him. We receive salvation through Jesus when we ask Him to be our Savior and Lord."

•Say: "Jesus is the only Son of God, and He was sent to be the Savior of all people. Let's pray for people to accept Jesus as Savior and Lord."


Bible Family Match Up•Ask: "Who were the people in Jesus' family? Where did Mary and Joseph

take Jesus? What happened when they arrived in the temple area?"•Review the Bible story.•Ask: "If you were Simeon or Anna, how would you feel seeing Jesus? What

difference did Jesus make in their lives?"•Say: "God promised Simeon he would not die until he saw the Messiah. We

do not know how long Simeon lived after seeing Jesus, but we know God kept His promise to him. We can trust God to keep all of His promises."

•Continue: "God planned for Jesus to be born. He also planned for Him to have a family. Let's see how well we do matching members of Bible times families. I'll give each of you a name tag. Do not show your name tag to anyone until I tell you to do so. When I tell you to show your name tag, begin looking for people who belong to your family. When you find them, link arms and stay together. Some families may have several members, while some only have two or three people. See how quickly you can link up with your family."

•Distribute cards (ensure two of the same colored cards are distributed). •Direct the children to find their family members.•Read aloud the family member matches.•Redistribute cards and continue as time permits. •Say: "Jesus' family included Mary and Joseph. Later, Jesus had other family

members. God sent Jesus to earth so we can have a relationship with Him. We receive salvation through Jesus when we ask Him to be our Savior and Lord."


Worship Through Games

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Jim Noble The Best Gift of All© 1996 The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in the USA. Luke 2:21-40

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Script (December 23) Worship KidStyle Children’s Edition, Winter 2012-2013© 2012 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in USA. OK to copy.

The Best Gift Of AllBased on Luke 2:21-40

Simeon: My name is Simeon [SIM ih uhn] and I live in Jerusalem. God, through the Holy Spirit, revealed to me that I would not die until I saw the Messiah. One day, the Spirit told me to go into the temple area. Mary and Joseph entered the temple bringing their child, Jesus, with them. Mary and Joseph had come to the temple to dedicate Jesus, just as our laws required. I took Jesus in my arms and praised God for Him. I said, "God, You may allow me to die for I have seen with my own eyes the salvation You have provided. You have sent Your light to the Gentiles, and Your glory to the Israelites."

Mary and Joseph were amazed at the things I said about Jesus. I blessed both Mary and Joseph. To Mary I said, "Your child will cause the fall and rise of many in Israel. Many people will try to beat Him down. Mary, you yourself will suffer pain. All of this will happen for God's plan to be revealed."

Anna: I was also in the temple on the day Mary and Joseph brought Jesus in. My name is Anna. As you can see, I am an older lady. My husband has been dead for many years. I spend all of my time in the temple area, serving God both day and night as well as fasting and praying.

When I saw Mary and Joseph with Jesus, I went up to them and began thanking God for the redemption He would bring to all of Jerusalem. I told all who would listen to me about God's plan.[Actors exit.]

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Reading the Bible (December 23) Worship KidStyle Children’s Edition, Winter 2012-2013© 2012 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in USA. OK to copy.

How Do I Study My Bible?Beginning to study your Bible may be difficult at first. You may wonder "Where do I begin?," "How much do I read every day?," or "How do I remember all the stuff I read?" Here are some ways you can study your Bible.

Study verse-by-verse. Begin with the first verse of a Bible book, and read 10-12 verses a day. Look up words you do not know and keep notes in a journal of things you learn. Think about these questions as you read the verses:• What did God want the people to know?• What does God want me to know?• How can I apply these verses to my life?

A second way to study is to learn about people in the Bible. What do you know about Noah, Esther, Daniel, Rahab [RAY hab], or the Beroeans [bih REE uhns]? Did you know the Beroeans searched the Scriptures to make sure what Paul taught is true? (Acts 17:10-15)

As you begin a person study, pick a person such as Ruth, Mary Magdalene [MAG duh leen], Caleb, or Titus [TIGH tuhs]. These individuals are important, but there is not so much information that you will become confused learning about them. When you have a better understanding of how to study Bible people, then you can study Moses, King David, Peter, or Paul.

Think about these questions as you study a Bible person:• Who is the person?• What did the person do?• What can I learn from the person?

A third way to study your Bible is to study words or concepts, such as prayer, peace, love, forgiveness, or even animals in the Bible. Select a word and find verses in the Bible that contain the word. A Bible concordance (a book listing all of the Bible words in alphabetical order) will help you.

Think about these questions as you study:• How is the word used?• What does the word mean in the verses?• What does the word mean to my life?

The more you read and study the Bible, the easier it will become to understand and apply to your life. Ask your parents if it is OK for you to underline or highlight verses in your Bible. You may also want to make notes about what you learn as you study.

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Mobile (December 2) Worship KidStyle Children’s Edition, Winter 2012-2013© 2012 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in USA. OK to copy.

Scroll1. Roll clay into ½-inch thickness.2. Cut a 12-by-3-inch rectangle.3. Roll up the ends to resemble a scroll.4. Use a straw to punch 10 holes in the flat area.5. Place on wax paper.6. Allow to dry.

Figurines1. Form body shapes around the straw pieces (make

less than 2-inches tall).2. Place on wax paper.3. Allow to dry.4. Paint as desired.

To assemble:1. Remove all straw pieces.2. Secure string to a button.3. Insert in the bottom of

a figurine and extend through the top.

4. Insert the string through the bottom of the scroll.

5. Secure a button to the end of the string.

6. Allow the figurine to hang from the scroll.

7. Repeat for each figurine, adjusting the length as needed.

Mobile

Gifts1. Form small squares.2. Decorate to resemble gifts.

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Choral Reading (December 23) Worship KidStyle Children’s Edition, Winter 2012-2013© 2012 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in USA. OK to copy.

Choral ReadingGroup 1: Holy, perfect, and true

Group 2: A fulfillment of God's promise

Group 1: The greatest gift ever given

Group 2: God's plan to save the world

Group 1: The perfect redemption of all people

Group 2: The perfect redemption for me

Group 1: A relationship with Him I can have

Group 2: When I admit I am a sinner


Group 2: When I believe Jesus is God's Son

Group 1: That Jesus died on the cross

Group 2: For my sins

Group 1: That God raised Him from the dead

Group 2: He took the punishment for me


Group 2: When I confess my faith in Jesus

Group 1: As my Savior and Lord

Group 2: A relationship with Him you can have

Group 1: When you

Group 2: Admit

Group 1: Believe

Group 2: And confess

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Family Matches (December 23) Worship KidStyle Children’s Edition, Winter 2012-2013© 2012 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in USA. OK to copy.

Moses Aaron

Miriam Jochebed

Ruth Obed

Boaz Naomi

Simon Peter Andrew

Zebedee James

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John Adam

Eve Cain

Abel Seth

Noah Ham

Seth Japheth

Zechariah Elizabeth

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John the Baptist Abraham

Sarah Isaac

Hannah Samuel

Elkanah Isaac

Jacob Rebekah

Esau

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Reuben Simeon

Levi Naphtali

Issachar Asher

Gad Zebulun

Dan Benjamin

Judah Joseph

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Customs (December 23) Worship KidStyle Children’s Edition, Winter 2012-2013© 2012 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in USA. OK to copy.

The first boy born to each Israelite family was to be set apart for God.

(Exodus 13:2)

After the cleansing time for the mother, she was to bring a year-old male lamb for a burnt offering and a young

pigeon or turtledove for a sin offering to the priest. (Leviticus 12:6)

The priest would present the offerings to God on behalf of the mother.

(Leviticus 12:7)

If the mother could not afford a lamb, she could take two turtledoves or two young pigeons for the offerings.

(Leviticus 12:8)

Thirty-three days after Jesus' circumcision (a medical procedure performed on boys), Mary and Joseph

went to the temple. (Luke 2:21)

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