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This DVD contains four Bible stories told in 'speed sketch' style which are appropriate for use with all ages.  Each story is told in two versions:  1) an easy-to-understand narrated paraphrase;  2) narrated directly from the NIV 1984 translation of the Bible.  Likewise, each story in both forms is available with either English or Spanish audio.  Stories (paraphrase time/NIV scripture time):  1) Isaiah's vision (5 min./5 min.);  2) The magi (5 min./2 min.);  3) The annunciation (5 min./5 min.);  4) Jesus' birth (5 min./3 min.).  Lesson plans and coloring pages are available online at https://www.wesleyan.org/2668/speed-sketch-bible-stories.

'The Christmas Shoppe' is an event where children of all ages hear the Christmas story, create Christmas symbols to be sold to support a mission project of the church's choice, and prepare and participate in a worship service with parents or with the entire congregation.  Includes plans for a one-day, weekend, or four-week option.  Children rotate through six departments: angel, manger, candy cane, star, card, and bakery.  In each department, children hear part of the Christmas story and make items for the sale.  The second portion of the event deals with preparing for a closing worship presentation and setting up for the sale.  An accompanying CD-ROM includes PowerPoint slides and a variety of printable materials.

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Worship Resources and Readings for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany by the Iona Community