Week 1: The angel told Mary she would have a special baby. Week 2: Not everyone knew Jesus is God’s Son.

Week 3: The angels tell about Jesus. WEEK 4: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS!

WEEKLY MAIN POINTS

Week 1: The Angel and Mary ● Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46 Week 2: Jesus Born in a Stable ● Luke 2:1-7

Week 3: Shepherds ● Luke 2:6-18 WEEK 4: THE CHRISTMAS STORY ● LUKE 1:26-33, 38, 46; 2:1-18

WEEKLY BIBLE STORIES

SERIES OVERVIEW Happy birthday, Jesus! We celebrate Jesus’

birthday because Jesus is God’s Son. God’s Son deserves a celebration as big as Christmas itself

and a birthday bash as big as the one we’re going to give Him this month! He is that special!

So gather up all the birthday excitement and Christmas spirit you have, because we are going to

party all month long! It’s not just balloons and party hats, though. We are sharing the true story that God gave us His only Son, Jesus, and He is

worth our best celebration!

DECEMBER 22, 2018

SERIES MEMORY VERSE

“God loved so much that He gave Son.” John 3:16“God loved the world so much that He gave His only son.” John 3:16

“God (point up) loved the world (hug yourself) so much (stretch arms wide)

that He gave (place hands together with palms up) His only son.” (pretend to cradle a baby) John 3:16, GNT (open hands like a book)

LARGE GROUP

©2018 The reThink Group. All rights reserved. | www.ThinkOrange.com | Adapted by Elevation Church, 2018.

- PART 1 -

VIDEO: “Quest Rules Video”

SLIDE: “WCLU Campus Screen Graphic”

Storyteller should come on stage using the noisemakers and wearing a Happy Birthday hat.

STORYTELLER: “Hello friends! It’s Christmas time and it’s time to celebrate Jesus’ birthday! On the count of three, I want every one to yell ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS’ as loud as you can! One, two, three!”

As the kids yell Happy Birthday, make noise on your noisemakers.

STORYTELLER: “Great job, friends! This month, we’ve been celebrating Jesus’ birthday and we’re learning what made His birthday so special. When I say, ‘Why is Jesus special?’ you say, ‘Jesus is God’s Son!’ Let’s practice! ‘Why is Jesus special?’”

CHILDREN AND STORYTELLER: “Jesus is God’s Son!”

STORYTELLER: “Yes, He is, and it’s almost time for Jesus’ birthday which we celebrate on Christmas, which is just a few days away. Hey! I have a song about that! Are you ready? Everyone stand up and help me sing and dance as we sing a song called, ‘Christmas Party.’”

SONG: “Christmas Party”

Lead children in singing, “Christmas Party,” with the hand motions.

KEY QUESTION Why is Jesus special?(Jesus is God’s Son!)

MAIN POINT Happy Birthday, Jesus!

BIBLE STORY The Christmas Story Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46;

2:1-18

MEMORY VERSE “God

(point up) loved the world (hug yourself)

so much (stretch arms wide)

that He gave (place hands together

with palms up) His only son.”

(pretend to cradle a baby)

John 3:16, GNT (open hands like a book)

Please remember that Cue Sheets are king.

Please follow the order of the CUE

SHEET rather than the exact order of a script.

You may need to cross off sections on a script based on the

cue sheet order.

LARGE GROUP

- PART 2 -

STORYTELLER: “Thanks for worshipping with me, friends. Before you have a seat, tell me, ‘Why is Jesus special?’”

CHILDREN AND STORYTELLER: “Jesus is God’s Son!”

STORYTELLER: “That’s right! God sent His Son, Jesus, and this month’s Bible verse tells us why! Listen to the Bible verse as I say it, then, you’ll say it after me with the hand motions. This time though, we’re going to say it very slowly! Listen carefully and I’ll show you what to do:

‘God (point up) loved the world (hug yourself) so much (stretch arms wide) that He gave (place hands together with palms up) His only Son.” (pretend to cradle a baby) John 3:16” (open hands like a book)

STORYTELLER AND CHILDREN SLOWLY: “‘God (point up) loved the world (hug yourself) so much (stretch arms wide) that He gave (place hands together with palms up) His only Son.' (pretend to cradle a baby) John 3:16” (open hands like a book)

Repeat the memory verse two more times and have kids repeat it with you slowly.

STORYTELLER: “Great job, friends! Let’s say it one more time, ‘Why is Jesus special?’”

CHILDREN AND STORYTELLER: “Jesus is God’s Son!”

STORYTELLER: “Yes! That’s the truth, friends! We’re going to check in with Ollie at the Wonder! Clubhouse and begin celebrating Christmas with a ‘Happy Birthday, Jesus’ party! Let’s go check it out!”

VIDEO: “BBAS_LG_WK4”

SLIDE: “WCLU Campus Screen Graphic”

©2018 The reThink Group. All rights reserved. | www.ThinkOrange.com | Adapted by Elevation Church, 2018.

KEY QUESTION Why is Jesus special?(Jesus is God’s Son!)

MAIN POINT Happy Birthday, Jesus!

BIBLE STORY The Christmas Story Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46;

2:1-18

MEMORY VERSE “God

(point up) loved the world (hug yourself)

so much (stretch arms wide)

that He gave (place hands together

with palms up) His only son.”

(pretend to cradle a baby)

John 3:16, GNT (open hands like a book)

Please remember that Cue Sheets are king.

Please follow the order of the CUE

SHEET rather than the exact order of a script.

You may need to cross off sections on a script based on the

cue sheet order.

©2018 The reThink Group. All rights reserved. | www.ThinkOrange.com | Adapted by Elevation Church, 2018.

- PART 3 -

STORYTELLER: “I want everyone to say ‘Happy Birthday, Jesus!’”

Blow and play your noisemakers as the kids yell “Happy Birthday, Jesus.” Have kids repeat it two more times.

STORYTELLER: “Great job, friends! Remind me again, ‘Why is Jesus special?’”

CHILDREN AND STORYTELLER: “Jesus is God’s Son!”

STORYTELLER: “Jesus is special because Jesus is God Son. God sent His Son for us because He loves us SO MUCH. Let’s bow our heads, close our eyes, and thank God sending us Jesus.”

STORYTELLER: “Dear God, thank You for teaching us the true story of Christmas. I pray we never stop celebrating how special Jesus is. Thank You for all of my friends here today who came to celebrate Jesus’ birthday. I pray that we will all understand how special Jesus is and that He truly is Your Son. Thank You for sending Jesus to be a friend forever. We love You, God. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

STORYTELLER: “Now friends, it’s time for us to head back to our eGroups where you’re going to learn more about what makes Jesus so special.”

SLIDES: “Quest Animal Dismissal Slides”

STORYTELLER: “Where is the _________ (color of Quest Animal eGroup, ie: Purple Parrot) eGroup? You can go ahead and line up with your eGroup Leader at the door and go back to eGroup.”

STORYTELLER: “Where is the _________ (color of Quest Animal eGroup, ie: Teal Tiger) eGroup? You can go ahead and line up with your eGroup Leader at the door and go back to eGroup.”

LARGE GROUP

KEY QUESTION Why is Jesus special?(Jesus is God’s Son!)

MAIN POINT Happy Birthday, Jesus!

BIBLE STORY The Christmas Story Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46;

2:1-18

MEMORY VERSE “God

(point up) loved the world (hug yourself)

so much (stretch arms wide)

that He gave (place hands together

with palms up) His only son.”

(pretend to cradle a baby)

John 3:16, GNT (open hands like a book)

Please remember that Cue Sheets are king.

Please follow the order of the CUE

SHEET rather than the exact order of a script.

You may need to cross off sections on a script based on the

cue sheet order.