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This fun camping-themed Christmas curriculum will use four classic Christmas carols to teach kids the Christmas story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCampfire Carols Lessons Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMEMORY VERSE:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14 (NIV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLessons:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAway in a Manger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nScripture: Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:1-7, Jesus is Born\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter centuries of waiting, the Savior of the world is born - not in a palace, but in a stable. Mary and Joseph found the only place available to them to welcome their son. This is the child promised by the prophets and the angels. Jesus has come!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObjective:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kids will learn that Jesus’s birth was promised by God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngels We Have Heard on High\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nScripture: Luke 2:8-21\u003cbr\u003e\nNew parents cannot wait to tell others about their children. That’s why God sent his angels to a group of very surprised shepherds. The carol “Angels We Have Heard on High” tells how God shared the good news Jesus had been born.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObjective:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kids will learn that Jesus’ birth is good news for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe Three Kings\/ Star of Wonder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nScripture: Matthew 2:1-12, The Magi Visit Jesus\u003cbr\u003e\nLong ago, God promised he would send Jesus. His prophets listed many signs that would prove God fulfilled this promise. The Magi knew one of the signs - the star in the sky - and they followed it all the way to Jesus. That’s what we celebrate in today’s carol.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObjective:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kids will learn that God wants us to follow after Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoy to the World\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nScripture: Luke 2:22-38, Simeon and Anna\u003cbr\u003e\nThe carol “Joy to the World” does not mention Simeon or Anna by name, but it’s a carol that captures how they both felt. Both of these people were faithful believers in God, and both had been promised they would see the Messiah. Imagine the joy they felt when they finally met Jesus!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObjective:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kids will learn that Jesus’ promise of salvation brings us joy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEach Lesson Includes:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake It Stick! Parent Sheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can let mom and dad know what kids are learning each week and look like a rockstar teacher who's thought of everything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory Verse:\u003c\/strong\u003e so that you can make sure kids are getting Scripture in their minds and hearts every single week and you can feel like each lesson was a success even when it seems like 90% of your lesson time is spent saying things like \"calm down\", \"let's be quiet\", \"hands to yourself!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkit or Puppet Show:\u003c\/strong\u003e so you have a way to easily connect the lesson with your hands-on and visual learners. No drama team? No problem! Just hand the script to the kids. They'll have a blast and think you're the coolest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft Activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can give kids a physical reminder of the Bible lesson (and give yourself an activity to keep them busy until mom and dad come back!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGame:\u003c\/strong\u003e so kids don't leave and say church was BORING! Games are so important to help keep kids engaged. 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