Instead of a big production for a childrens program this year, some of our teachers masterminded the incredible idea of having a birthday party for Jesus!. Since the parsonage basement had been decorated with a gingerbread house for the church dinner, we could use the same theme for the party! We modified the dining area and the table settings just a little and brought our bus kids in for a fancy party celebrating the birth of our King! The parents were invited to come in a little later to share with their children. This venture turned out to be a great success to the glory of God! The kids LOVED the fancy decorations and were, in fact, so awed by the "beauty" that their rambunctious behavior of the norm was diffused. If you've read our profile, then you will remember that Mark drives public school bus and his route happens to be our bus kids from church. He said that the kids were so impressed by the party that they can't stop talking about it. I hope that you enjoy the party with us!
Each child was given a cupcake with one burning candle. We sang "Happy Birthday" to Jesus and then each kid blew out their candle. The kids were so excited!
Each party attendee was given two cookies and some small cups holding icing and various different sprinkles. The kids decorated their cookies and then bagged them to take home for mom and dad or someone else special to them.
The kids enjoyed watching a DVD of "The Legend Of The Candy Cane."
"Gingy" even came to be the pinata for the party. Before all was said and done, Gingy lost his head.
Our Minister of Outreach donned a Santa suit to capture the attention of the children and shared the history of how Saint Nicholas began the legend of Santa Claus. He transitioned into the real meaning of Christmas and told the kids that Christmas was really about the birth of our Savior and not the fat man in a red suit!
The kids gathered together in a group with their parents watching, and the teachers let the kids pick some of their favorite songs that they had learned throughout the year to sing for moms and dads. The last song that was chosen by the children was "I'll Say Yes, Lord, Yes." The children sang as they had never sung before and the holy presence of God settled into that birthday party. It was awesome!!
This is Michelle. She spearheaded the party arrangements and came up with many wonderful ideas for the kids. Michelle is gifted by God to LOVE children and our church family is blessed to have her be an important part of us! We love you, Michelle!
This is Linda. She is making hot cocoa for the kids. I think this picture rivals Betty Crocker any day!
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