Month: December 2020

Kids

Daily Bible Reading Plan

With Daily Bible Reading (DBR), your child will discover new and amazing things about God, Jesus and the Bible! Encourage your child to have a journal and write what they learn each day about God. Set a goal to spend time daily reading the Bible and praying with your child. Or encourage them to do so independently.

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Bible Reading Posts

March DBR

March DBR

Easter is Coming!
This month’s Daily Bible Reading takes you through the last week of Jesus’ life on earth. We begin begin with The Triumphal Entry and end with The Crucifixion, all leading up to Easter Sunday where we will celebrate the true meaning of Easter – The Resurrection!

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February DBR

February DBR

What Does The Church Do?
In this month’s Daily Bible Reading, kids will hear about God’s intentional plan for His church.

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January DBR

January DBR

Good News for Everyone!
In the start of the new year, kids will learn about the best news ever: the good news of Jesus!

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Countdown to Christmas

Countdown to Christmas

Countdown to Christmas (a family advent calendar) begins December 1 and follows along with the Daily Bible Reading calendar you are already familiar with.

Every day read a Bible verse, talk about what you read, and choose a fun activity to do together.

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Kids

January DBR

Daily Bible Reading (DBR) prepares 1st-5th Graders for what they will learn on Sunday. Your child will discover new and amazing things about God, Jesus and the Bible! Encourage your child to have a journal and write what they learn each day. Set a goal to spend time daily reading the Bible and praying with your child. Or encourage them to do so independently.

Good News for Everyone!

In the start of the new year, kids will learn about the best news ever: the good news of Jesus! This month’s Daily Bible Reading focuses on the fact that Jesus came to earth so people might be reconciled to God. Kids will focus on stories of how Jesus and others shared this good news.

The Kids Ministry team knows that you have such a great opportunity to lay a foundation for the gospel in your kids’ lives. Pray for the Holy Spirit’s guidance as you dig deeper together, as a family, every day! Pray also that the Spirit would move and bring your child(ren) to know the Savior.

Know that our team is praying that God will give you boldness and sensitivity as you speak from your heart about God’s saving grace—the best gift ever!

January Daily Bible ReadingDownload

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Kids

Countdown to Christmas – Day 25

December 25
{ Christmas Day!!!}

Read Together

Read John 3:16. Open your Bible together or use the scripture below.

Discuss Together

Remember the greatest gift of all— the hope we have in our Savior, Jesus! 

Do Together

Family Challenge: Indoor Snowball Fight: Wad up pieces of paper and enjoy a friendly family snowball fight. Try kids versus parents! Thank God for sending his son Jesus to us.  

  • This Christmas, you have started a new spiritual discipline with your family.  You’re putting Deuteronomy 6:5-9 into action.  As you move into the New Year, commit to leading your family in devotion time. 
  • The following resources are great tools to get started:
    • Daily Bible Reading Daily Bible Reading Plans are for your family to do together and prepare children for what they will learn in Life Groups on Sunday.  Set a goal to spend time daily reading the Bible and praying with your child. Sheets are emailed weekly, sent home after Life Group or Kids Worship, and posted on Facebook (facebook.com/ChampionForestKids).
    • Purchase a family devotional for Christmas.

John 3:16

For God So Loved the World

16 “For God so loved the world,[a] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

Kids

Countdown to Christmas – Day 24

December 24
{1 Day until Christmas}

Read Together

Read Luke 1:26–2:21. . Open your Bible together

Do Together

  • Attend the Christmas Eve Service at Church
    • Champions: 3:00pm & 5:00pm
    • North Klein: 3:00pm & 5:00pm
    • Conroe: 5:00pm only
    • Jersey Village: 5:00pm only
  • Choose a scene from the Christmas story, assign roles, and act it out. 
  • Draw a cross. Write the names of each person in your family on the cross. Remember that Jesus died for each person in your family! 
Kids

Countdown to Christmas – Day 23

December 23
{2 Days until Christmas}

Read Together

Read Luke 2: 5-7 . Open your Bible together or use the scripture below.

Discuss Together

Bethlehem was hometown for many people.  It was crowded with people arriving to be counted for the census.  Everyone was searching for a place to spend the night, exhausted from the journey.   It was so crowded that all the available rooms were taken, and there was no place for Joseph and Mary to stay.  What could they do?  Joseph had no family or friends with whom they could stay.  Mary’s baby was coming soon and she needed a place to rest.  The best place Joseph could find was a stable. But Bethlehem was the birthplace of Jesus Christ, the King of Kings!  The world had waited thousands of years for this moment.

Make it a habit of praying as a family thanking God for sending Jesus to give us hope. 

Do Together

  • Gather some stuffed animals or baby dolls and towels or small blankets. Search how to swaddle a baby. Encourage everyone to try swaddling. Have a contest to see whose is best. 

Luke 2:5-7

5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed,[a] who was with child. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.[b]

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

Kids

Countdown to Christmas – Day 22

December 22
{3 Days until Christmas}

Read Together

Read Luke 2: 3-4 . Open your Bible together or use the scripture below.

Discuss Together

It is about 70 miles from Nazareth to Bethlehem. It is about 70 miles from Champion Forest Baptist Church to Galveston.  Can you imagine walking all the way to Galveston?  How long do you think it would take?  Joseph and Mary probably traveled in a caravan.  They may have walked, or Mary may have ridden a donkey.  (Remember, she was going to have a baby!)  They probably traveled between 4 and 7 days to get to Bethlehem. 

How can you share the hope of Jesus with others? 

Do Together

  • The big day is almost here! To prepare, turn up the Christmas music, assign chores, and clean the house from top to bottom. 
  • Declare today is Red and Green Day! Tell everyone to dress in all red and green—even if it doesn’t match! 

Luke 2:3-4

3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David,.

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

Kids

Countdown to Christmas – Day 21

December 21
{4 Days until Christmas}

Read Together

Read Luke 2: 1-2 . Open your Bible together or use the scripture below.

Discuss Together

You may think that God’s plan for Jesus’ birth is a little unusual. But God made a promise that He would send someone to save all His people. Jesus is that special someone. It’s exciting to know that Jesus was born and died on the cross for each of our sins. Jesus was hope for people when He was born, and He is still hope for your family today! 

Can you think of a promise from God? 

Do Together

  • Call or FaceTime a family member and sing them a Christmas carol. 

Luke 2:1-2

The Birth of Jesus Christ

2 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.

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The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

Kids

Countdown to Christmas – Day 20

December 20
{5 Days until Christmas}

Read Together

Review Matthew 2: 1-12  . Open your Bible together.

Discuss Together

Can’t wait to see you at Christmas ADVENTure (Ch & NK) & Joys of Christmas (JV)

Do Together

Family Challenge: Roll the Ornament Game: Make a start and finish line. Get an ornament for each person that won’t break. Use a gift box to fan the ornament and make it roll to the finish line. No touching the ornament with the box! 

Kids

Countdown to Christmas – Day 19

December 19
{6 Days until Christmas}

Read Together

Read Matthew 2: 11-12  . Open your Bible together or use the scripture below.

  • Here is a fun way to memorize Matthew 2:11
    • The Wisemen: Point to your forehead.
    • Went to the house: Make the shape of a house with your hands
    • They bowed down: Bow.
    • And worshipped Him: Raise your hands to the sky.
    • They gave Him: Hold our your hands like you are giving.
    • Gold: Move your fingers like something is twinkling.
    • Incense and Myrrh: Make a sniffing sound. 

Discuss Together

The Wise Men followed the star.  They came to Bethlehem.  They found Mary and her young son, Jesus.  They were happy to find him, at last!  The first thing they did was to fall to their knees and worship him.  They knew he was a special child.  The next thing they did was to give gifts to him, to show their love.  The Wise Men brought gold and two good-smelling spices, frankincense and myrrh, as gifts to Jesus.

What gifts can you give Jesus? (worship, time, love) 

Do Together

  • Make Christmas potpourri.  Just about any mix of spices will do.  Let the kids mix spices together, then scoop a tablespoon into a square of fabric.  Tie it up with a Christmas ribbon.
  • Or make mulling spices.  Mix equal parts of crushed cinnamon sticks, whole allspice, chopped dried citrus peel, and whole cloves in small bowl.  Package in a zip loc bag to give away.  Print these directions on a Christmas card:  Simmer on stove 30 minutes before guests arrive.
  • Have fun with different types of Sensory Play 

Matthew 2:11-12

11 And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. 12 And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

Kids

Countdown to Christmas – Day 18

December 18
{7 Days until Christmas}

Read Together

Read Matthew 2: 9-10  . Open your Bible together or use the scripture below.

Discuss Together

What did the wisemen do when they saw the star?  

Do Together

  • Learn how to draw stars. https://youtu.be/ftRvaGEpUXU 
  • Decorate a star as a reminder to your family to always look to Jesus for direction during this Christmas season and beyond.  

Matthew 2:9-10

9 After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.