Life Application Wrap-Up (5 min)
The Best Gift
Supplies
- 5×5-inch squares of wrapping paper
- pens
- tape
- Christmas tree (optional)
Write Thank-You Notes
Say: Today we learned that Jesus is the best gift we could ever get.
Give each child a square of wrapping paper.
Ask:
- What are some ways you’ve reacted when you’ve gotten a great gift?
Share your own answer before kids respond.
Say: Let’s take some time to say thank you for the gift of Jesus.
Have kids each write thank-you notes inside their wrapping paper and then fold them and tape them like a gift.
Give Back
Say: Jesus is the best gift ever! And the best gift we can give back to God is our thanks as we receive his gift.
Have kids place their thank-you gifts under the tree (if you have one) or just in a pile.
Pray: Thank you, God, for Jesus, the greatest gift.
Say: I’m so glad you came today! This week, remember that Jesus is the greatest gift, and take some time to thank God for Jesus.
This article was originally published on ChildrensMinistry.com, © Group Publishing, a division of David C Cook.
