Bible Verse: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners (1 Timothy 1:15).
Materials Needed: Construction paper, crayons or markers, scissors, Christmas hooks, Christmas tree garland or yarn.
Directions: Ask children to draw and cut out 10 Christmas tree ornaments. Insert a Christmas hook into each one. Write one word from the verse on each ornament. Write the scripture reference on a separate ornament. Hang garland or yarn on a wall or bulletin board. Let the children hang the ornaments in the correct order on the garland or yarn. Have them read the verse together three times. Then ask one child to remove an ornament. Say the verse in unison. Have another boy or girl take off another ornament and quote the scripture. Continue until all ornaments have been removed and the verse is being said from memory.
Materials Needed: Construction paper, crayons or markers, scissors, Christmas hooks, Christmas tree garland or yarn.
Directions: Ask children to draw and cut out 10 Christmas tree ornaments. Insert a Christmas hook into each one. Write one word from the verse on each ornament. Write the scripture reference on a separate ornament. Hang garland or yarn on a wall or bulletin board. Let the children hang the ornaments in the correct order on the garland or yarn. Have them read the verse together three times. Then ask one child to remove an ornament. Say the verse in unison. Have another boy or girl take off another ornament and quote the scripture. Continue until all ornaments have been removed and the verse is being said from memory.