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What would you pack for a long trip?
Sunday school · Ages 7–9
Jesus is born in Bethlehem
Luke 2:1–7
Mainline Christian
Welcome each child by name. Ask the question and let two or three children answer. Say: Today’s story is about a long trip that Mary and Joseph took.
Mary and Joseph lived in Nazareth.
Mary was going to have a baby. Her baby would be God’s Son.
Everyone must be counted!
The emperor made a rule. Everyone had to go to their family’s town.
A long walk to Bethlehem
They walked for many days. Mary was tired.
No room!
Bethlehem was full of people. The guest room was full.
Jesus is born!
Mary wrapped him in cloth. She laid him in a manger.
What is a manger?
A manger is a feeding box for animals. It was baby Jesus’ first bed!
Room for everyone
God came close to us in Jesus. With Jesus, there is room for you!
I wonder…
I wonder how Mary and Joseph felt on the long walk.
I wonder…
I wonder how you could make room for someone this Christmas.
Question 1 of 7
In what town did Mary and Joseph live?
Mary and Joseph lived in Nazareth, a long walk from Bethlehem.
Question 2 of 7
Why did Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem?
The emperor wanted everyone counted in their family’s town.
Question 3 of 7
Why did they stay where the animals slept?
Bethlehem was full of people, and there was no room for them.
Question 4 of 7
What did Mary wrap her baby in?
Mary wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth to keep him warm.
Question 5 of 7
Where did Mary lay baby Jesus?
A manger is a feeding box for animals. It was Jesus’ first bed.
Question 6 of 7
What did the family name the baby?
The baby’s name was Jesus.
Question 7 of 7
What does this story show us about God?
God came to us in Jesus, a tiny baby in a crowded town.
Great job!
You finished all 7 questions.
Our memory verse
“For a child is born to us. A son is given to us.”
Isaiah 9:6
Make a baby Jesus in a manger
- Draw a face on the clothespin.
- Wrap the cloth around it.
- Tape or glue the end.
- Fill a cup with paper hay.
- Lay the baby on the hay.
Room for everyone
- Walk around while the music plays.
- When it stops, everyone gets on the sheet.
- A toe or a hand counts!
- Cheer: There’s room for everyone!
Let’s pray
Dear God, thank you for sending Jesus to be close to us. Help us make room for Jesus and for each other. Amen.
Speaker notes