When the infant Lord was brought to the temple in Jerusalem, He was seen by Simeon, an old man who had been waiting and hoping for His birth (Luke 2). The Holy Child was born not only for those who actually saw Him thousands of years ago. He can be born for us as well, if we will open our minds to receive Him with joy.

Quotes from the Lord's Word (selected quotes relating to For Unto Us a Child Is Born)

Teaching the Spiritual Concept: The Lord and Christmas

Preschool Talks:

"No Room in the Inn" by the Rev. Karl R. Alden
"Simeon and the Baby Lord" author unknown
"The Lord's Birthday" by the Rev. N. Bruce Rogers

Projects and Activities:

Activities

Learning by Heart (PDF)

Projects

Light in the Darkness (ages 3-9) (PDF)
Religion Project: The Lord in a Manger (ages 5-9) (PDF)
(Note: This project can be simplified a bit by providing a child with a small box
to use as the manger or by helping them make the manger for the baby Lord.)

For more Projects see the Sunday School lessons and projects.

Coloring Pages
  The Lord Born in a Stable (PDF)
Simeon Holding the Infant Lord by Jacquie S. Bostock (PDF)

Family Activities Overview

Sunday School:

Sunday School Lesson 2.13: Baby Jesus (Luke 2) (PDF)
(One of the suggested activities is to bring in enough baby dolls for each child
to help wrap a baby in swaddling clothes - strips of soft cloth - and then hold the baby carefully.)
Sunday School Lesson 2.15: Flight into Egypt (Matt. 3) (PDF )
(Dramatize the story of Joseph taking the baby Lord and Mary to Egypt.
Or make a torn paper collage on a night-time background of dark paper and silver stick-on stars.)

Songs:

Away in a Manger (PDF)
Silent Night, Holy Night (PDF)

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