Thank You, God, for Baby Jesus

🎄 Preschool Chapel Time

🎄Christmas Story (Luke & Matthew)

✨Part 1: The Angel and Mary  

One day, a bright angel came to Mary.

The angel said, “Mary, you will have a very special baby. His name will be Jesus. He is God’s Son!”  

Mary said, “Yes, I will do what God wants.”  

🌟 You say: “It’s Good News!”  

🌟 Children respond: “Thank You, God, for Baby Jesus!”

✨Part 2: The Angel and Joseph  

Joseph was worried.

But one night, while he was sleeping, an angel came in a dream.

The angel said, “Joseph, don’t be afraid. Marry Mary. Take care of her. The baby will be called Jesus.”  

Joseph woke up and did what the angel said.

🌟 You say: “It’s Good News!”  

🌟 Children respond: “Thank You, God, for Baby Jesus!”

✨Part 3: The Long Trip  

Mary and Joseph had to take a trip.

They walked and walked, all the way to a town called Bethlehem.

Can you say “Bethlehem”? (pause for kids to repeat)

It was a long trip, and they were very tired.

🌟 You say: “It’s Good News!”  

🌟 Children respond: “Thank You, God, for Baby Jesus!”

✨Part 4: No Room  

When they got to Bethlehem, there was no room for them to stay.

So they went to a place where animals sleep.

Mary had her baby there.

She wrapped Him up and laid Him in a manger — that’s a box where animals eat their food.

🌟 You say: “It’s Good News!”  

🌟 Children respond: “Thank You, God, for Baby Jesus!”

✨Part 5: The Angel and the Shepherds   🌟

Out in the fields, shepherds were watching their sheep.

Suddenly, the sky was full of light!

An angel said, “Don’t be afraid! I bring good news! A baby is born — Jesus! He will bring joy to everyone!”  

The shepherds hurried to see the baby.

They found Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus, lying in the manger.

They were so happy, they told everyone the good news.

🌟 You say: “It’s Good News!”  

🌟 Children respond: “Thank You, God, for Baby Jesus!”

✨Part 6: The Star and the Three Wise Men   .

Far away, some wise men saw a very bright star in the sky.

They knew it meant a special king had been born.

So they followed the star, traveling a long, long way.

The star led them to the town where Jesus was.

They found Him with Mary and Joseph.

The wise men were so happy!

They gave Jesus gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

🌟 You say: “It’s Good News!”  

🌟 Children respond: “Thank You, God, for Baby Jesus!”

🙏 Closing Prayer with “Merry Christmas”

✨Leader (you):  

🌟 Children (repeat after you): 

Dear God, thank You for sending Baby Jesus.

Thank You for angels, shepherds, and wise men who came to see Him.

Thank You for the joy of Christmas.

It's Good News!

Thank You, God, for Baby Jesus!

Merry Christmas!