You'll find options for every age including devotions, prayers, ideas for staff and committee meetings and more
A Christmas Prayer
Focus: Matthew 1:17–25, Christmas
A brief prayer to celebrate Christmas.
Christmas Riddles
Focus: James 1:17, God's gifts
Kids will solve riddles and read about God's good gifts.
A Message for Everyone!
Bible Focus: Luke 2:10
Kids use a number code to figure out the words of Luke 2:10.
Christmas Cookie Giveaway
Bible Focus: Christmas Season
Students decorate cookies—one to keep and one to give away.
Colder/Hotter Seek-and-Find Game
Bible Focus: God's Love Is a Treasure
Children "hide" Bible verses and find the "treasure" together.
The Nativity Cross
Focus: Luke 2:10–11
A Christmas devotion about the gift of Jesus.
O, Come, Let Us Adore Him
Focus: Psalm 95:6–7
A Christmas devotion that explores the blessings and burdens of the season.
From Delaware to Arizona
Focus: Psalm 19:14
Teens will have a blast playing this word game and trying to win the challenge!
Faith: Free and Active
Focus: James 2:26
Students are challenged to consider how faith can be a gift but also be connected to good works.
Service in His Name
Focus: Isaiah 58:7–8
Youth will write about service opportunities they see in their communities and their world.
What's Behind That Tradition?
Focus: Luke 2
A discussion about the Christian background of several Christmas traditions.
Silent Night?
Kids will imagine the sounds they would've heard that first Christmas night and draw a picture.
God Is My Strength
Focus: Luke 1:19–20
Children will complete a dot-to-dot puzzle and read about the angel Gabriel.
Mixed-Up Christmas
Children spot the mixed-up parts of a Christmas drawing.
Silent Night, Holy Night
Children will sing "Silent Night" and complete a fill-in-the-blank activity.
Christmas Categories
Youth will enjoy this word game, coming up with Christmas words that start with specific letters of the alphabet.
Celebrate the Savior
Focus: 1 John 4:10
Children color decorations to tell the story of Jesus' birth.
Journey to Bethlehem--A Game
Focus: Christmas Season
A Christmas-themed obstacle course.
A Christmas Creche You Can Make
Children create a simple Creche using recycled materials.
Pin the Star above the Manger
Focus: Jesus' Birth, Christmas
A fun and easy way to celebrate Jesus' birthday!
A Christmas Maze for You!
Children make their way through a Christmas maze.
A Christmas Wreaths Decoded
Focus: John 3:16, Christmas
What's the meaning behind Christmas wreaths? Children match letters with numbers to find out.
Unwrap the Plastic Wrap
Focus: James 1:17
An exciting game for unwrapping presents.
A Christmas Ornament You Can Make
Children will create a Christmas ornament from easy-to-find materials.
Candy Cane Tag
Children will play a unique game of tag and learn about the tradition of the candy cane.
Go and Trust
Focus: Luke 17:12–15, 19
Students will consider the story of the 10 lepers as they see how courage and trust are gifts from God.
I'm Waiting . . .
Focus: Mark 5:26–28, 34
Youth will consider what it means to trust God and patiently wait for him to work.
Fall in Love with Jesus Wreath
Focus: 1 John 4:8
A fall craft focused on the love God showed us in Jesus!
Why are you crying?
Focus: Mary Weeps
Assure teens that Jesus is near, even during times of tears and grief.
Build-Your-Own-House
Focus: Colossians 2:7
Students get a chance to build a house out of food and learn about the real Foundation of our lives, Jesus.
Rock Relay Race
Students race to put "rocks" into the "dump trucks."
Emoji Prayers
Focus: 1 John 5:14
Children will say prayers based on the emoji of their choice.
Catch the Beat
Focus: Bible Memory Game
Teach children Bible verses using this musical game.
No-Cook Pumpkin Pie Play Dough
Focus: Isaiah 64:8
Create play dough with the help of your students.
A Prayer for Thanksgiving
Focus: Psalm 136
A brief prayer, focused on Thanksgiving, to open or close your gathering.
Odds and Evens
Focus: Mark 12:41-44
Players go from partner to partner, trying to guess odd-or-even and win the most pennies.
Built to Serve
Focus: Galatians 5:13
A devotion encouraging attendees to serve using the particular set of talents and skills God has given them.
Serving with a Heart like Jesus
Focus: Matthew 6:21
A devotion looking at the ways God changes our hearts, from the inside out.
Build-Your-Own House
Focus: Luke 6:47–49
A snack activity to help children learn that God's Word provides a sure foundation for their lives.
Jesus, Our Rock
An interactive devotion that teaches children about their rock-solid Foundation, Jesus.
