The Saviour is here is our third Christmas Story in a series of three. We began with Isaiah foretelling the birth of Jesus, The Saviour is Promised and then we told the story of Angel Gabriel visiting Mary, The Saviour is on his way. The story is based on Luke 2:1-20 The Saviour is here!… Continue reading The Saviour is here! – Christmas 3
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The Saviour is on his way – Christmas 2
The Saviour is on his way is our second Christmas story in a series of three. We began with, The Saviour is Promised - a Story all about Isaiah and now we meet Mary and the Angel Gabriel. The Bible Story is from Luke 1:26-38 and includes the Angel Gabriel visiting Mary. If you have… Continue reading The Saviour is on his way – Christmas 2
Joseph and the Angel
Joseph and the Angel is from Matthew 1:18-25. In Luke's Gospel we hear about the Angel visiting Mary and in Matthew's Gospel we find out how Joseph knew that the baby was from God. In this story we have the special name - Immanuel, a name that only appears a couple of times in the… Continue reading Joseph and the Angel
Let’s meet Anna and Simeon!
Let's meet Anna and Simeon who saw Jesus in the Temple in Jerusalem. We read about them in Luke 2:22-38. This story isn't always told at Christmas time but it fits in between the visit of the Shepherds and the arrival of the Wise men. (When Herod starts to anxiously look for Jesus in Matthew… Continue reading Let’s meet Anna and Simeon!
Birth of Jesus Story Video
The Birth of Jesus story video for young children to enjoy. Jesus' birth is the heart of Christmas. This story video begins with the journey to Bethlehem and ends with the Shepherds visit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlZkKgIhyns&t=21s Feel free to use and share. A lovely craft idea to do - make a Christmas collage using wrapping paper and… Continue reading Birth of Jesus Story Video
The Wise Men find The King
This story is from Matthew 2:1-18 To tell the story you need – some Wise Men, toy camels and a star. You can add some actions too – stars with hands (like in twinkle, twinkle little star), running, looking, kneeling. The story Bible Truth for Toddlers – Jesus is King Far away from where Jesus… Continue reading The Wise Men find The King
Paper Plate Nativity
Angels, Mary, Joseph, shepherds and the manger with the baby. Great for a nativity decoration and for telling the Christmas story. Links to 'how to make' the characters (specifically the angels but the same basic idea is used for Mary, Joseph and the shepherds too) and the manger The stable is a cardboard box covered… Continue reading Paper Plate Nativity
Journey to Bethlehem – week 6 – The Shepherds
So far we have had stories about Creation, the Fall, Abraham, the angel visiting Mary and the birth of Jesus. Our last story in our journey to Bethlehem series is all about the shepherds. Luke 2:8-20 Bible Story from Luke 2:8-20 Bible truth for toddlers - Jesus is the Saviour 'The baby sent from God was… Continue reading Journey to Bethlehem – week 6 – The Shepherds
Journey to Bethlehem – week 5 – Jesus is born
This week we arrive in Bethlehem! The story is from Luke 2:1-7. I often start story time by introducing the characters - in this story we'll all say hello to Mary and then to Joseph as I take them out of the story bag. (The knitted characters are from an Alan Dart pattern - available… Continue reading Journey to Bethlehem – week 5 – Jesus is born
Journey to Bethlehem – week 3 – God’s promise to Abraham
This week the Bible story was all about God's promise to Abraham to give him a huge family and to bless all the people on earth through that family. During the story I use the names Abraham and Sarah for simplicity. (At this point in the Bible they are still using the names Abram and… Continue reading Journey to Bethlehem – week 3 – God’s promise to Abraham
Christmas story paper plates
These paper plates can be used to tell the Christmas story and/or as craft ideas. They need some prep so I'm posting them now! The Angel Gabriel visits Mary - Luke 1:26-38 Jesus is born - Luke 2:1-7 The shepherds are told about the birth of the Saviour - Luke 2:8-21 You can tell… Continue reading Christmas story paper plates
Shepherds find the baby in the manger
The baby sent from God was tucked up in the manger. Mary and Joseph were there to look after him. Do you remember his name? He was called Jesus. There they were that night - just the three of them. Meanwhile, out of the town, in the hills there were shepherds. Shepherds look after sheep.… Continue reading Shepherds find the baby in the manger
The Angel visits Mary
The Angel visits Mary Bible story - from Luke 1:26-38. (Include actions in the story if you can - ask the children and adults to join in) 'One day Mary was at home. It was just an ordinary day. Mary was cleaning the house (some actions here - maybe dusting or sweeping). But then something… Continue reading The Angel visits Mary