{"product_id":"curriculum-joy-story-4-week-curriculum","title":"Joy Story - 4 Week Curriculum","description":"The Gift of a New Beginning  \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOur toys can bring us hours of fun and enjoyment, but it fades away after awhile. This Christmas series will use toys to show kids that Jesus came to give us true and lasting joy that will never fade.  Jesus came to earth at Christmas to give us a fresh start, a new beginning that will never end.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSeries Overview:\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMemory Verse: “The Lord has done great things for us. And we are filled with joy.” Psalm 126:3 (NIrV)\n \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLessons:\u003cbr\u003e\nCowboy – My Favorite Toy\nScripture: Luke 1:39-45, Mary Visits Elizabeth\nWhether it's a cowboy, a doll, or a teddy bear, we each have a favorite toy that makes us happy. Mary went to visit her cousin Elizabeth. John was so happy to be in Jesus' presence, he leaped for joy inside his mommy's belly. We find joy when we accept Jesus into our life. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nObjective: Kids will learn “Finding Jesus’ love for me gives me Joy.”\n \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPiggy Bank – Here To Save\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nScripture: Luke 2:1-20, The Birth of Jesus\u003cbr\u003e\nOur piggy bank is here to help us save money. We trust it to keep our coins safe. Jesus was born to save us from our sins. We can trust him to give us lasting joy that, unlike our piggy bank, will never run out.\nObjective: Kids will learn “Knowing Jesus saves me gives me Joy.”\n \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nToy Chest – Treasure Inside\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nScripture: Matthew 2:1-12, The Magi Visit\u003cbr\u003e\nOur toy chest is filled with treasure. . . all our favorite toys. The wise men realized that Jesus is the greatest treasure because he is God’s Christmas gift to the world.  He brings joy that will never end.  They realized that they could worship Jesus and show their thanks by bringing some of their treasures to Jesus – gold, frankincense and myrrh. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nObjective: Kids will learn “I can praise God for the Joy Jesus brings.”\n \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSpace Ranger – To Eternity And Beyond\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nScripture: Luke 2:22-38, Jesus Presented At The Temple\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is no limit to where the space ranger can go in his rocket ship. When Simeon and Anna meet the baby Jesus, they knew that he came to bring joy to all people for all time. . . to eternity and beyond. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nObjective: Kids will learn “The Joy of Jesus is for everyone and lasts forever.”\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nAbout This Curriculum:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tPerfect for kids ages 6-12\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\t4-weeks\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tIncludes large group and small group resources\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tThis curriculum is an instant download\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tDownload a free sample \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.childrens-ministry-deals.com\/products\/free-joy-story-childrens-ministry-lesson\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach Lesson Includes:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tMake It Stick! Parent Sheet\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tMemory Verse\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tSkit or Puppet Show\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tCraft Activity\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tLarge Group Lesson\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tSmall Group Discussion\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tMore!\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Children's Ministry Deals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45103955673219,"sku":"CURR-CMD-00000138","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8907\/1747\/files\/88fb02e8d16b65e2cfc0ec6833156ffbb8da8bdc_CURR_CMD_00000138_scaled.jpg?v=1770228429","url":"https:\/\/www.worshiphousekids.com\/products\/curriculum-joy-story-4-week-curriculum","provider":"WorshipHouse Kids","version":"1.0","type":"link"}