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2 What God Wants for Christmas Mine-to-Make TM Printables FamilyLife Publishing 5800 Ranch Drive Little Rock, Arkansas FL-TODAY. FamilyLife.com FLTI, d/b/a FamilyLife, is a ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ International Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV ), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ID #: PDF FamilyLife All rights reserved. Permission is granted for the downloading of this document for personal use only. No part may be sold or used in any derivative work. Any other use including reproduction or transmittal in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, is prohibited without permission in writing from the publisher. Requests for permission should be sent to: permissions@familylife.com. FamilyLife and FamilyLife Publishing are registered trademarks of FLTI. Illustrations by John Walker Design: Kristi Kurtz and Julie Sullivan Copyright 2016 FamilyLife. All Rights Reserved. FamilyLife.com /kids

3 what GOD wants for Christmas mine-to-make TM printables Contents Quick-Start Guide 4 Coloring Pages 5 Christmas Family Fun Night 12 Recipes 13 Activities 16 Copyright 2016 FamilyLife. All Rights Reserved. FamilyLife.com/kids

4 The names of Jesus reveal the many facets of who He is, and knowing these names will lead us to know and adore Him. What God Wants for Christmas makes it easy and fun for your family to learn about Jesus. Free mine-to-make printables, appropriate for a variety of ages, offer countless ways for your children to connect with this story. Gather the kids around the kitchen table for a morning of Christmas crafts. Grab the marshmallows and chocolate to make our festive cocoa recipe, and read through the story while they bake. Whatever activity you choose, you ll find that teaching your children about Jesus can be easy, practical, and fun. Please enjoy these ideas on ways to naturally incorporate truth into your family s daily routine all in an effort to ultimately connect your child to the Savior who was celebrated that first Christmas morning. Copyright 2016 FamilyLife. All Rights Reserved. FamilyLife.com/kids Page 4 of 19

Gabriel God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth.

Mary The virgin will be with child and will

Joseph When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him.

Shepherd... keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them.

11 What God wants for Christmas... is You! Directions: draw a picture of yourself in the frame. For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 Copyright 2016 FamilyLife. All Rights Reserved. FamilyLife.com/kids Page 11 of 19

Once decorating is completed, place the What God Wants for Christmas nativity stable under the tree. Hide the nativity figures throughout the house. Suggested hiding places are on the next page.

12 Christmas Family Fun Night 1. Set aside a night for your family to decorate the Christmas tree. 2. Play fun Christmas music. Make peppermint hot cocoa (see recipe) and begin the evening by going through the What God Wants for Christmas nativity remind your family what you re celebrating! 3. Once decorating is completed, place the What God Wants for Christmas nativity stable under the tree. Hide the nativity figures throughout the house. Suggested hiding places are on the next page. Read the clues provided and have children find the figures to place in the stable. You may want to go through the story and open the boxes again on Christmas morning. Merry Christmas! what GOD wants for what GOD wants for Christmas Christmas Peppermint Hot Cocoa Ingredients: 2 cups (about 10 envelopes) rich chocolate hot cocoa mix 12 peppermint candies Directions: Place cocoa mix and candies in food processor or blender. Process until candies are crushed. Makes 12 servings. Make One Serving: Place 3 tablespoons peppermint mix in mug; stir in 1 cup hot milk. Pour into mug and top with whipped cream and a candy cane. Serve immediately. 2006, 2011 FamilyLife Copyright 2016 FamilyLife. All Rights Reserved. FamilyLife.com/kids Page 12 of 19

Recipes Pinwheel Sandwich Christmas Tree Ingredients 4 large (9- or 10-inch) spinach-flour tortillas or flat breads 1 ranch dressing package 16 ounces of sour cream 1 pound Monterey Jack or American

13 Recipes Pinwheel Sandwich Christmas Tree Ingredients 4 large (9- or 10-inch) spinach-flour tortillas or flat breads 1 ranch dressing package 16 ounces of sour cream 1 pound Monterey Jack or American cheese, shredded 1 block of cheese (for star ornament) 3/4 pound smoked turkey, thinly sliced 1/2 head green-leaf lettuce Grape tomatoes Tools Toothpicks Star cookie cutter Rubber spatula Serrated knife Serving platter Directions 1. Follow directions on the ranch package to mix ranch dressing/dip. 2. Lay the tortillas or flat bread on a flat working surface and lightly spread on them the ranch dip (a rubber spatula comes in handy for this). Now, top every tortilla with a layer each of shredded cheese and turkey. (Tip: When stacking ingredients, leave an inch margin along the top of the tortilla.) 3. Spread ranch dip on the turkey layers. Add layer of lettuce. Snugly roll up the sandwiches, ending with the loose edges underneath. Roll the tortilla toward the edge to keep the filling from falling out. 4. With a serrated knife, cut each roll-up into 1 1/4-inch-wide pinwheels and insert a toothpick to hold each one together. 5. On a serving platter, arrange the pinwheels in rows to create a Christmas tree. Garnish with starshaped cheese for the topper (cut out with a small cookie cutter) and use the grape tomatoes as ornaments. Copyright 2016 FamilyLife. All Rights Reserved. FamilyLife.com/kids Page 13 of 19

Recipes Snowman Cheese Ball Ingredients 16 ounces cream cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 10 black olives for eyes, mouth, and buttons,

In a large bowl, let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Stir in the garlic salt, onion powder, and half the shredded cheese.

14 Recipes Snowman Cheese Ball Ingredients 16 ounces cream cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 10 black olives for eyes, mouth, and buttons, sliced 1 piece of carrot for the nose 1 cracker for the hat and one-inch thick slice of carrot Strips of carrot for the scarf 2 celery sticks for the arms Toothpicks Directions 1. In a large bowl, let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Stir in the garlic salt, onion powder, and half the shredded cheese. Then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours. 2. Make the snowman by rolling two thirds of the cheese into 2 balls for his body and the other third into a ball for his head. Roll the balls in the remaining shredded cheese. Stack the balls, inserting toothpicks through the center. Let your children use the remaining ingredients to create the snowman s features and clothing. Copyright 2016 FamilyLife. All Rights Reserved. FamilyLife.com/kids Page 14 of 19

15 Recipes Turkey, Ham, and Cheese Mini Toasts Ingredients 1 package mini toasts 2 slices of ham 4 slices of cheese Mayonnaise or sandwich spread (optional) 2 slices of turkey (or chicken) Directions Cut ham and turkey into squares. Spread mini toasts with mayonnaise and top with turkey, ham, or chicken. Cut cheese into 32 squares and place on top of the meat on each mini toast. Bake at 350ºF for 5 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. For children, allow four mini toasts per child as a snack (and four leftover for the cook!). Otherwise, you can make multiple batches of these mini toasts to work as adult entrees at a Christmas party or function. Note: You can vary toppings and spreads depending on the kids likes and dislikes. This would be a fun way to use leftover turkey or ham after holiday dinner. Kiddie Sparkling Juice Ingredients 64 fluid ounces cranberry juice 3 oranges, sliced into rounds 8 cups crushed ice 4 liters lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage 1 lemon, sliced into rounds Directions In a large punch bowl, combine cranberry juice and orange and lemon slices. Pour in the lemon-lime beverage and crushed ice. Serve immediately. Copyright 2016 FamilyLife. All Rights Reserved. FamilyLife.com/kids Page 15 of 19

16 Activities Christmas Present Ornament Materials Needed: Colored cardstock Scissors Glue Ribbon Glitter Markers or crayons Picture of child (optional) Hole punch or pen Instructions: Print and copy below image onto colored cardstock. Cut along the dotted lines and punch out the circles. Fold along the black lines (text should face outward). Allow children to color and decorate ornaments. Color or put glitter or ribbon along the edge of the opening. Glue picture inside middle of the ornament or have the children write & decorate their names. Tie bows 1 at the top where the 2 holes are side by side & 1 through the top hole so it can hang on a Christmas tree....isyou! Copyright 2016 FamilyLife. All Rights Reserved. FamilyLife.com/kids Page 16 of 19

17 Activities Now, Where Did I Hide That? Finding your characters year after year and not in the same ol locations Box # Character Suggestion Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year Gabriel Mary Joseph Baby Jesus Shepherd Wise Man You computer, message board, by phone, etc. mixing bowls, pottery, fruit bowls, planters map, atlas, car, bicycle bed, recliner, hammock, window seat sweaters, scarves, (wool) mittens gift pile under the tree, stockings mirror, framed picture with participants Copyright 2016 FamilyLife. All Rights Reserved. FamilyLife.com/kids Page 17 of 19

18 Scavenger Hunt Clue Cards Activities An angel delivered to Joseph and Mary the name that God chose for the babe she would carry. This messenger angel is what you now seek. What brings you a message? Where should you peek? 1 Extra hint: 2 In Nazareth-town lived a servant named Mary Who was told by an angel, God s baby you ll carry! and soul. Who in your family fills a parenting role? Joseph took Mary along on a trip, For it was his duty of citizenship. They may have taken a donkey or horse. What do you use when you plan your course? 3 Extra hint: Extra hint: 4 5 A barn for a baby, now that s a strange place! Since no inns were vacant, it worked in this case. Our Jesus was laid in a manger with hay. When your family rests, where do they lay? The shepherds were watching that Christmas night But not for an angel shining so bright! The angel lit up with the light of God s glory. What lights your page when you read a story? Extra hint: Extra hint: 6 The star that appeared was not on their list; This marks a king s coming! We must bring gifts! The treasures they brought sparked a giving tradition. Your prize among presents that is your mission. God started Christmas, with His grand design. Your good and His glory, He had in mind. Great love for a sinner whom He thought dear. So find now the image you ll see in the mirror. 7 Extra hint: Extra hint: Copyright 2016 FamilyLife. All Rights Reserved. FamilyLife.com/kids Page 18 of 19

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Elf-Catching Event Guide

Elf-Catching Event Guide Ring in the holidays with an Elf-Catching party! The holidays are just around the corner, and there s no better way to start them off than by catching your very own holiday elf! Invite your patrons for