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Weekly Fun Plan: Angels We Have Heard On High

ByChelsea

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Welcome to this week’s Weekly Fun Plan: Angels We Have Heard On High! If you haven’t already I recommend you read my introductory blog post “Faith-filled Fun: What Is It? And Why I Started It”. That post will give you some background into this blog and a little more in-depth explanation of my Weekly Fun Plans and how to use them. 

This Week’s Theme: Angels We Have Heard On High

In the past two weeks we have covered Isaiah foretelling of Jesus’ birth and the birth of Jesus in the manger, so this week we move on to the 3rd of 4 Christmas-themed Weekly Fun Plans that I have in the works and cover the next piece of the Christmas story! This week’s lesson “Angels We Have Heard On High” will discuss how God chose to announce Jesus’ birth through a multitude of angels, to a group of lowly shepherds in a field. All our craft, snack, and activity ideas are going to be angel-themed. If you try anything in this week’s plan don’t forget to share your experiences on social media! Tag us @faithfilledfun on Instagram or use #faithfilledfun. New Weekly Fun Plans drop each Monday so stay up to date with the blog each week by subscribing to my email list!

christmas angels

Bible Lesson: What to Read or Watch this week

Since this week we are covering the angels announcing Jesus’ birth to the shepherds, here are some great resources to read/watch:

If you have young children (ages 0-8): 

big christmas questions for kids by minno

If you have older children/teens (ages 9-18):

  • Read or have them read the following verses in their own personal study time:
    • Luke 2:8-20

Bible Lesson: Questions to Ask Your Kids/Discuss this week

If you read the recommended Bible verses or watched the YouTube videos your kids should be able to answer this week’s question:

Where and to whom did the angels announce the birth of Jesus?

Answer: To shepherds in a field outside the city!

If you have little ones (ages 0-8):

I would focus on that one question this week, and work on having them remember the answer. Ask them that same question a few different times throughout the week and see if they can remember the answer. 

If you have older children (ages 9-18):

Here are some additional questions you can discuss with them throughout the week:

  • Why do you think God chose to announce the birth of Jesus to lowly shepherds? Did Jesus come just for the rich and powerful or for everyone?
  • What do you think God was trying to show by having the angels announce Jesus’ birth in a field outside the city?
  • Do you see a pattern with whom God chose to be a part of the Christmas story?
  • If God chose lowly/regular people like Mary and Joseph, or the shepherds to carry out his greatest plan, how does that make you feel? How much can God use you for?

Bible Lesson: Memory Verse

Memorizing scripture is vital to teaching our children at a young age. Recalling and reciting scripture that they’ve memorized will help them as they grow and go through trials in life. It will also encourage them, equip them to go out and be little disciples of Jesus, and strengthen their faith as they age.

This week let’s have your kids work on memorizing Luke 2:10.

Memorizing scripture is so much easier for kids if you can find a way to make it fun. Here are some different ideas to try as a family to help memorize this week’s verse:

  • Come up with some simple motions for each word of the verse and make a cheer or dance out of it.
  • Come up with your own melody and create a song out of it.
  • Make it a game. Start by saying one word or phrase of the verse at a time and have your kids repeat after you until you’ve gotten through the whole verse. Then repeat the process saying the words differently every time. Examples: slow, fast, in a silly voice, quiet, loud, etc.

Once your child/children have it, I recommend practicing reciting the verse each morning over breakfast, before they leave for school, and maybe even before bed. Make it a part of your routine and you’ll be amazed at how fast they will begin to pick it up.

Supplies needed for this week’s activities

Here is a quick list of all the supplies that you will need to complete all the suggested crafts, activities, and snacks for this week’s plan. For a list of my most used craft supplies, and things I will be utilizing often in future Weekly Fun Plans be sure to check out my Links page.

Recipe: Angel Food Cake

This week our recipe can be used as either a sweet treat snack for you and your kids or a delicious easy dessert for a holiday party. Talk about the angels announcing Jesus’ birth with your little ones while you make this delicious “Angel” Food Cake.

  • Purchase a premade angel food cake and slice it into as many servings as you need.
  • Top each piece with a dollop of Cool Whip and a sprinkling of fresh berries and enjoy! I used strawberries and raspberries but you could use whatever additional toppings you or your kids like!
angel food cake

Crafts:

For this week’s crafts, we are making “Cupcake Liner Angel Ornaments” and “Handprint Angels”. Both crafts will get your kids talking and asking questions about the angels that announced the birth of Jesus and make great holiday decorations.

Cupcake Liner Angel Ornaments:

Grab some extra cupcake liners leftover from all your Christmas baking and let’s create some adorable and easy Cupcake Liner Angel Ornaments this week! Follow the link to easy step-by-step instructions for this craft.

cupcake liner angel ornaments

Handprint Angels:

For our second craft this week, we have these simple and sweet Handprint Angels. This craft is easy to make and a great keepsake to hang onto! Follow the link for an easy step-by-step guide.

handprint angels

Activities:

With our theme this week “Angels We Have Heard On High” here are a few extra ideas for activities to do with your children. Feel free to come up with your own ideas too:

  • Dress up as angels and fly around the house singing Christmas carols.
  • Have your child see if they can recreate the shepherds and angels story using toys around the house.
kids dressing up like angels

Parenting Tip of the Week:

One easy way we can help our children build a strong foundation of faith is through the music we listen to in our homes and in the car. It can be such a passive activity having music on in the background while we cook dinner, while they play with their toys, or while we drive them to school or practice, but it can make such an impact. Fill your home with praise and worship music whenever possible. You’ll see the greatest effects of this when you suddenly hear your children singing along to the words of your favorite worship song. Check out my Spotify for playlists I’ve created specifically with Christian Songs for Kids and My Current Worship Favs to play in our home!

christian songs for kids spotify playlist

Prayers:

Lastly, I like to end each Weekly Fun Plan with some example prayers for your week. One is to pray with your kids, maybe before they get on the bus in the morning, before a meal, or before bed, and the other prayer is for you, the parent, to pray over your kids throughout the week.

Prayer to say with your kids this week: 

Dear God, We celebrate the arrival of Jesus and thank You for the joy He brings. Amen.

(From this week’s Minno BIG Christmas Questions for Kids: Part 3 – Angels Announce Jesus’ Birth video)

Prayer to pray over your kids this week: 

Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for sending your son Jesus into this world in such a humble way. Thank You for using the lowly and ordinary in your plans throughout history. Lord, let me make a difference for you too. Use me and my family to help accomplish your purposes in this generation. Amen.

I hope you have an amazing week and don’t forget to subscribe to my email list and follow me on Instagram @faithfilledfun to stay up to date with the blog!

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