CHRISTMAS LESSON ACTIVITY. ANGEL & PROPHET SAMUEL THE LAMANITE ANNOUNCES the Birth of Baby Jesus mobile ornament. This dual-sided star ornament hangs on the Christmas tree with baby Jesus at the bottom (on a string) SIDE 1: The angel announces Jesus’ birth SIDE 2: Samuel the Lamanite announces Jesus’ birth
For CHURCH & HOME Primary, Sunday School, scripture study, and COME FOLLOW ME
Little LESSON LIFESAVERS
Angel & Samuel the Lamanite tell of the birth of Jesus (mobile ornament)
OBJECTIVE: The lesson helps children understand the importance of Jesus Christ’s birth. Review the picture scripture and story* (below) for which the following activity illustrates.
ACTIVITY:
This star and baby Jesus mobile ornament shows the prophet Samuel the Lamanite and the angel announcing the birth of Jesus.
What a way to connect Jesus who will visit two continents. Have children read the scriptures on both sides of the ornament.
SIDE 1: Jerusalem (where Jesus organized His Church and became our Savior) Luke 2:9-15
SIDE 2: The Americas (where Jesus visited after His death) Helaman 14:2, 5
COMPARE THE STORIES
TO MAKE print (and color if needed) and cut out the activity on cardstock paper. Fold both the baby Jesus and star together and glue to make a two-sided. Punch three holes where indicated on top and bottom and tie yarn or ribbon through holes to attach baby Jesus to the two stars and tie the star ornament to a tree (or doorknob).
THOUGHT TREAT: Christmas Star Cookie. Frost and decorate sugar cookies shaped like stars (cut out with a knife or cookie cutter).
YOUTH CAN TEACH
So, please let them teach as it helps them learn the gospel and grow their testimony as they share it.
Use this BRIGHT IDEAS LESSON Planner to plan lesson objectives, activities, and discussions (included with each activity).
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