Around the Creek - Creek Kids Version

As a child, I couldn't wait till Christmas Day, the anticipation of unwrapping gifts caused me to lose sleep and do things, like coercing my brother to peek with me, that I wouldn't normally do at any other time of year. I remember one particular Christmas when my brother and I decided to open all our gifts days before Christmas then re-wrap them before my Mother noticed. Had it not been for the fact that we lacked experience in the re-wrapping department, I do believe we would have gotten away with it. The following year, to our dismay, gifts were taped from edge to edge so that on Christmas Day we had to use a knife to get into them.

Now that a 'few' years have passed since childhood, Christmas has taken on an entire new meaning. I have kids of my own and while being on the receiving end is always nice, the excitement I get from giving a gift completely outweighs being on the receiving end.

This time of year always causes me to think about the greatest gift ever given. "God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16 There is not a present under the tree that could ever compare with the gift that God gave, when he gave to us his only Son in the form of a baby. A baby that would set us free and bring us hope, joy, peace, and the greatest love ever known to man.

This year, before the wrapping paper is torn from any gift, take a moment to share with your children the greatest gift ever given and thank God for sending his one and only Son so that we could have eternal life.

Pre-School
The entire month of December we have learned that Jesus is God's Son and He wants to be our friend. This week God sends angels to local shepherds t announce that Jesus, the Messiah, has been born. The shepherds quickly go and see Jesus. They tell everyone the good news that Jesus has been born. This Sunday Creek Kids celebrate that Jesus is born!

Memory Verse

"God so loved the world so much that He gave His only Son." - John 3:16

Elementary

When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Wise Men from the East saw a star marking His birth and followed it. When they arrived in Jerusalem, they asked King Herod where to find Jesus. Herod told them to go to Bethlehem and when they found the child, to back and tell him where Jesus was. Herod was jealous and intended to harm Jesus. The Wise Men found Jesus and gave Him gifts to worship Him. God warned them in a dream not to return to Herod, so they went back to their home by another route.

This Sunday, Elementary Creek Kids will learn that Jesus is the greatest gift and giving to others brings extraordinary joy!

Memory Verse

"You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'" -Acts 20:35

Announcements

Stevie's Christmas Gift

This Sunday our pre-school Creek Kids will decorate and fill shoe boxes for some of our less fortunate right here in Augusta. All pre-schooler should come dressed in their favorite Christmas PJ's and come prepared to celebrate the gift of giving.

Thanks to everyone who have donated items to fill shoe boxes.

We have plenty of items for the kids, but still need adult socks, toiletry items, gloves, and hats.

Don't forget to bring your shoe boxes, if you don't have a shoebox,

a plain gift bag will work as well.

Santa Pictures

Santa pictures are here!!!

Picture can be picked up at the pre-school Creek Kids check-in desk.

We hope everyone enjoyed their visit with Santa this year!

Christmas Eve

So many in our community need a Christmas with Hope this year,

so we have added a 4th service to our Christmas Eve schedule.

Would you consider blessing our many guests with children by serving in our pre-school area?

Contact Sarah Baker at sarahbaker@stevenscreekchurch.com

Creek Kids wishes you and your family a very Merry Christmas!