KISS Connections
Stay Connected with your Kids In Sunday School
Week of December 19, 2010
If your church is using LifeWay curriculum, KISS Connections will help equip you to have spiritual conversations with your son or daughter about what they are learning. For more information on the curriculum, click on the picture of the learner guide.
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BTFK 1st-4th grade
Bible Teaching For Kids: Babies-Twos
Bible Teaching For Kids, 1s and 2s
The Big Idea: Christmas is about Jesus; Jesus was born.

The Bible Story: Jesus Was Born
(
Luke 2:1-20)

Connecting Points this week:
Sit close with your child and read the Bible story from the Early Bible Steps weekly page (or read a simple book about Jesus' birth). Comment that we celebrate Jesus' birth at Christmas.

Sing these words to the chorus of "Jesus Loves Me": "Yes, Jesus was born, Yes, Jesus was born, Yes, Jesus was born, The Bible tells me so."
Bible Teaching For Kids: Threes-Kindergarten
BTFK 3-preK The Big Idea: I can learn that God sent Jesus to be born.

The Bible Story: Jesus Was Born
(
Luke 2:1-20)

Connecting Points this week:
Encourage your child to use the figures of a nonbreakable manger scene to play out the story as you read it from your child's weekly page or from the Bible.

Guide your child to make simple gifts to give to the pastor, Sunday School teacher, and other people who help your family learn about Jesus. Deliver the gifts this week.

As you drive in the car to run errands, sing songs about Jesus' birth.
Bible Teaching For Kids: 1st-4th Grade
BTFK 1-2
The Big Idea: I can celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Savior.

The Bible Story: Jesus Was Born
(
Luke 2:1-20)

Connecting Points this week:
Find Nazareth and Bethlehem on a Bible times map. Say Luke 2:11 together.

Sing songs about Jesus' birth as you run errands or drive to Christmas celebrations.

Add the figures of Jesus and the shepherds to the nativity scene in your child's room. Encourage your child to tell you the Bible story.
Worship KidStyle: Preschool
Bible Teaching For Kids, 1s and 2s

The Big Idea: I can know God showed His love by sending His Son.


The Bible Story: Jesus Was Born
(
Luke 2:1-20)

Connecting Points this week:
Start a new family tradition. Read Luke 2:1-10 and pray before opening Christmas presents. Remind children that the real reason for Christmas is to honor Jesus.

Sing Christmas carols with your child as you travel in the car or cook together. Comment: "God showed His love by sending His Son, Jesus. We can show our love to God by singing."

Give your child a hug and say: "I love you. God loves you. God showed His love by sending His Son, Jesus."
Worship KidStyle: Children
WKS- Children

The Big Idea: I can celebrate the birth of Jesus the Savior.


The Bible Story: Jesus Was Born
(
Luke 2:1-20)

Connecting Points this week:
Read aloud the Christmas story each day this week. Focus on a different person or aspect of the story each day. Talk about how the people felt or how the events surrounding Jesus' birth show how much God loves us.

On Christmas Day, before opening any gifts, take time to pray and thank God for the greatest gift-Jesus.

Listen to Christmas carols on the radio. Talk about how people celebrate Jesus' birth through music.

BTX: Bible Teaching For Preteens

BTXThe Big Idea: I can celebrate the birth of Jesus the Savior.

The Bible Story:
Luke 2:1-20

Connecting Points this week:

Consider various ways people celebrate Christmas. As you decorate for Christmas, discuss ways people prepare for and celebrate the birth of Jesus the Savior.

Read the Bible story and collect facts about Jesus' birth. Point out the humble circumstances of Jesus' birth.

Lead your preteen to consider appropriate ways to celebrate Jesus' birth. Lead in prayer, thanking God for sending Jesus the Savior.

Life Focus: Grades 7-12
BTFK 1st-4th grade
The Life Question: What do I do with the good news about Jesus?

The Biblical Truth:
We are to accept and share the good news about Jesus Christ.


Bible Passages:

 
Luke 2:8-20,33-35

NOTE:
This month, your teenager is being challenged to make their faith known.


Connecting Points this week:
  • Text a Christmas message to  your teenager and encourage him or her to send it on to friends and family. At a later time, discuss the meaning of the message and ask your teen to share replies he or she received.
Questions to ask:
  • How often do you reflect on God's work in your life?
  • What should we do with the good news about Jesus?
  • Without naming names, what are some ways you can share the gospel with a friend who needs to hear about God's peace and joy?
     


Your teenager may hear music by Abandon, a Christian rock band, during this month's study. Find out more about Abandon at www.abandonrock.com.


Listen to the Life Focus podcast that discusses the Scriptures for today's study and how they are relevant to the lives of teenagers. To subscribe,
KNOWN (Grades 7-12)

KNOWNThe Question: How do I prepare for Christ's return?

The Point:
Commit your life to Christ now.


Scripture:
Matthew 25:1-13

Life Principles:
-Pay attention.
-Make your choice.
-Do it now.


Questions to ask:

-Why is it important for us to be ready for Jesus' return even though we don't know when it is?
-What are some things we need to make sure about and pay attention to as we get ready for His return?
-Why is it important to make our personal choice about following Jesus before He returns?
-Have you made that choice? When did you make that decision?

(listen to the free Parent Podcast at www.lifeway.com/known)
James Jackson
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