Christmas Ministry Resources, Outreach & Church Supplies

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CHRISTMAS

Advent

Article: History of the Advent Season
Article: History of Advent Wreath
Article: History of Advent Wreath Candles
Bible Study Book: Advent of the Savior a LifeGuide Bible Study - 6 lessons
DVD Lessons: A Savior is Born DVD Curriculum Kit
Ideas: Advent Alphabet Object Lessons
Resources: Advent Bulletins
Resources: Advent Calendars
Resources: Advent Devotionals
Resources: Advent Wreaths & Candles

Celebrations Around the World

Article: Christmas Celebrations Around the World
Article: Christmas Greetings in 75 Languages

Children's Ministry Ideas and Resources for Teaching Children about Christmas

Article: 20 ideas to keep kids focused on the true meaning of Christmas
Article: Christmas Ideas Particularly Suitable for Smaller Sunday Schools
Book: Christmas Extras!: Faith-Filled Ideas For Celebrating Christmas
Book: Christmas Programs for Children
Book: Let's Remember Jesus' Birth on Christmas by Christine Tangvald
Book: Operation Baby King
Book: Santa, Are You for Real? by Harold Myra
Book: The Holidays with Scripture
Book, Cards, Coloring Book, DVD: The Legend of the Candy Cane
Coloring Cards: Christian Christmas Coloring Cards - coloring cards you can use as a craft project in a children's class
Coloring Pages: Christian Coloring Pages
Craft Ideas: Christmas Craft Ideas for Kids
Craft Kit: I Love Jesus Wooden Beaded Necklace Kit - 12 sets
Craft Kit: Jesus is the Best Gift, Foam Ornament Craft Set - 12 sets
DVD: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, DVD
DVD: The Star of Christmas, DVD by Veggie Tales
Game Idea: Christmas Bingo
Leaflet: NIrV Children's Christmas Leaflet
Lesson: A Birthday Cake for Jesus
Lesson: Does God Give Us Christmas Presents Children's Lesson
Lesson: Is There Room for Jesus Under Your Christmas Tree?
Musicals: Children's Christmas Musicals
Nativity Set: Plush Nativity Play Set
Nativity Set: PVC - Tales of Glory Nativity Playset
Printable Quiz: Wordsearch - The First Christmas
Program Ideas: Preschool Christmas Program Ideas
Puppets: Nativity Finger Puppets
Puppets: Nativity Puppet Glove Set
Puzzle: Wooden Nativity Puzzle
Scripture Memory Verses Idea: Memory Cross: 12 Verses of Christmas
Skits Books: Christmas Plays for Children
Skit Idea: Jason's Christmas List (pdf)
Stickers: Christmas Stickers - scroll down on page this links takes you to for a variety of sticker packs
Stickers: Make-A-Nativity Scene Stickers - 12 sets

Church Supplies for Christmas

Bulletins: A Child is Born (Isaiah 9:6) Bulletins - pack of 100
Letterhead: A Child is Born (Isaiah 9:6) Letterhead - pack of 100
Offering Envelopes: A Child is Born (Isaiah 9:6) Offering Envelopes - pack of 100
Bulletins: Celebrate Jesus Bulletins (Matthew 1:21) - pack of 100
Bulletins: Christmas Celebration (Luke 2:14) Bulletins - pack of 100
Bulletins: Glory to God, Bulletins - pack of 100
Bookmarkers: Glory to God (Luke 2:14), Christmas Bookmarks - pack of 25
Bulletins: Glory to God (Luke 2:14), Christmas Bulletins - pack of 100
Letterhead: Glory to God (Luke 2:14), Christmas Letterhead - pack of 100
Offering Envelopes: Glory to God (Luke 2:14), Christmas Offering Envelopes - pack of 100
Bulletins: Hark! The Herald Angels Bulletins - pack of 100
Bulletins: Heaven Came Down, Christmas Bulletins - pack of 100
Bulletins: Jesus, Christmas Bulletins - pack of 100
Bulletins: Jesus Is the Light of the World (James 1:17) Bulletins - pack of 100
Bulletins: Joy to the World Bulletins - pack of 100
Bulletins: One Birth, One Sacrifice, Jesus Bulletins - pack of 100
Bulletins: Peace Bulletin - pack of 100
Bulletins: Rejoice, Bulletins - pack of 100
Bulletins: Ring Out The Good News Bulletins - pack of 100
Bulletins: Whoever Believes, Christmas Bulletin - pack of 100
DVD: Holidays Season 1: Christmas DVD

Devotionals, Sermons, Teaching, Program Ideas

Articles: At Christmas, Let's Remember .... (Series of Articles) - follow related links at bottom of article
Article: Christmas - Across the Line (intended for youth but could also work with adults)
Article: Jesus ... God With Us??
Article: Making Even Well-Known Truths Relevant
Article: My Utmost for His Highest: His Birth and Our New Birth by Oswald Chambers
Article: What are the odds surrounding Jesus Christ?
Books: Christmas Program Builders
Book: They Came Together In Bethlehem: Messages for the Advent/Christmas Season
Book: Standard Christmas Program Books - Over 100 Recitations & Programs for Christmas & Thanksgiving
Book: Why the Nativity? 25 Compelling Reasons We Celebrate the Birth of Jesus by David Jeremiah
Curriculum: Christmas Reminders - adult Bible lessons by Ministry Tools Resource Center
Curriculum: May Jesus Help Our Christmas - adult Bible lessons by Ministry Tools Resource Center
DVD Lessons: A Savior is Born DVD Curriculum Kit
Program Ideas: Christmas Theme for Ladies Church Event
Program Resource: A Night in Bethlehem
Site: Christmas Illustrations
Site: More Christmas Illustrations
Site: Illustrations from PreachingToday.com
Site: Sermons, Stories, Poems, & Illustrations

Christmas DVDs

DVD: Red Boots for Christmas DVD
DVD: Spunky's First Christmas, DVD
DVD: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, DVD
DVD: The Prince of Peace: A Christmas Story, DVD by Veggie Tales
DVD: The Star of Christmas, DVD by Veggie Tales
DVD: The Toy That Saved Christmas DVD by Veggie Tales
Video/DVD: More Christmas DVDs

Evangelistic Christmas Outreach Ideas and Resources

Article: Let Your Light Shine - ideas for children to do
Article: Prepare for the Holidays: A Time to Reach Out to Others
Book: The Case for Christmas by Lee Strobel
Booklet: Shout for Joy Christmas Booklet
CD: Emmanuel God with Us CD - along with classic Christmas songs, CD includes an essay on the meaning of Christmas and hope-filled Scriptures (TNIV) that point to the joy of Jesus-Emmanuel
Doorhangers: Family-to-Family Doorhangers for Christmas - (includes a Gospel of John and Christmas leaflet)
Event Kit: Nativity: Lights! Camera! Action! Kit: A Christmas Outreach Event
Ideas: Christmas Tree Evangelism
Leaflet: Christmas Leaflets - Good News of Great Joy
Leaflet: Christmas Leaflets - Season of Great Joy
Resource: A Night in Bethlehem - "Invite your church family and your community to a Christmas experience where participants do more than just hear about the birth of Jesus--they'll see, touch, feel, and smell what life was like during this miraculous time."
Tracts: Christmas Tracts

History, Traditions and Symbols of Christmas

Article: Christmas Facts – Sacred & Secular
Article: Christmas History
Articles: Christmas Symbols
Article: Christmas Traditions
Article: History of the Christmas Tree
Article: Is Christmas Necessary?
Article: Is Christmas True? Is Jesus Christ for real?
Article: Legends behind your favorite holiday plants
Article: Questions About Christmas
Article: Should Christians have Christmas Trees
Article: Six Ways Satan Is Stealing Christmas
Article: The First Recorded Celebration of Christmas
Article: The Real Saint Nicholas
Article: The Origins of the Candy Cane
Article: The Symbols and Traditions of Christmas
Article: What are some of the most common misconceptions about Jesus Christ's Birth?
Book: Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas by Ace Collins
Bulletin Insert: Christmas: Bah Humbug or Gloria in Excelsis?

Music for Christmas

Music: Carols & Classics: For Choir & Congregation
Music: Emmanuel God with Us CD - from the BiblicaDirect.com
Musicals: Christmas Musicals for Adults
Musicals: Christmas Musicals for Children
Musical: The Spirit of Christmas - A Musical for Senior Choir and Congregation by Lillenas
Article: The Theology of Christmas Music
Book: Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas
Idea: Hum That Christmas Tune
Resource: Christmas Songs and Solos Guitar Lessons - Learn to play 14 Christmas Songs on Guitar.
Site: History of Silent Night
Site: Lyrics for classic Christmas carols (includes Christian & secular songs)
Songbooks: Christmas Carol Songbooks

People in Ministry During the Holidays

Article: Holidays and the Church
Article: How can I survive the stresses surrounding Christmas?
Article: How Not to Be a Grinch: Even with limited funds and a crowded schedule, you can give joyfully to the congregation at Christmastime
Article: Prepare for the Holidays: Dealing with the Effects
Article: What can I do to enjoy the Christmas season when my life seems so busy at that time of year?
Gifts: Pastor Appreciation Gifts
Gifts: Teacher Appreciation Gifts

People Who Hurt During the Holidays

Article: Beating The Holiday Blues
Article: Help for the Holidays
Article: I always get depressed over the holidays
Article: Joy This Christmas
Book: A Decembered Grief by Harold Ivan Smith

Christmas Plays, Skits, Monologues - Scripts & more

Article: How To Take The Hassle Out of Directing A Children's Drama or Musical
Books: Christmas Plays for Adults
Books: Christmas Plays for Children
Costumes: Christmas Costumes for Kids
Idea: Christmas Freeze Frames
Script: The Perfect Gift
Script: Christmas Skit Using Christmas Carols
Script: The Birth of Jesus
Scripts: Conservative Christmas Scripts from Acts One
Scripts: Christmas Monologues
Scripts: Children's Christmas Scripts

Other Ideas and Resources

Bookmarkers: Christmas Bookmarks
Bulletin Board Ideas: Christmas Bulletin Board Ideas (scroll down on that page)
Bulletin Board Ideas: Christmas Bulletin Board Ideas for Sunday School
CD: Redeeming the Season CD of Broadcast by Pam McCune, Kim Wier
Bulletin Insert: 'Tis the Season to be Jolly?
Cartoons: Christmas-themed cartoons

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