Christmas Resources

At the center of the Christmas story is the birth of Jesus, the hope of the world. Over two thousand years ago, in a little humble town under a sky illuminated by a guiding star, the long-awaited Messiah, the Son of God and the Savior of the world, finally arrived. Praised by angel choirs and witnessed by lowly shepherds, this newborn babe lying in a manger was the fulfillment of ancient prophecies. But Jesus’ arrival was so much more than just a historical event. The birth of Jesus, the Christ, changed everything. Hope was born. A hope echoing through all eternity. A hope that rings in our hearts still today. A hope that’s the song of our soul. 

A Song of Hope [DOWNLOADABLE VERSION] is a 10-day Christmas and Advent devotional that explores hope’s long-awaited arrival by journeying daily through the narrative of Scripture and reflecting on the events leading up to and following Jesus’ birth. Along the way, students will be met with opportunities to rediscover the lyrics of many well-known Christmas hymns—songs that have been sung for generations and are deeply rooted in the truths of the Bible. These familiar lyrics will take on new meaning as they learn how these hymns proclaim the miraculous gift of hope that can only be found in Jesus. Help your students experience this Christmas season with A Song of Hope in their hearts, remembering and reflecting on the greatest gift ever given—the gift of hope found in the birth of a Savior. 

At the center of the Christmas story is the birth of Jesus, the hope of the world. Over two thousand years ago, in a little humble town under a sky illuminated by a guiding star, the long-awaited Messiah, the Son of God and the Savior of the world, finally arrived. Praised by angel choirs and witnessed by lowly shepherds, this newborn babe lying in a manger was the fulfillment of ancient prophecies. But Jesus’ arrival was so much more than just a historical event. The birth of Jesus, the Christ, changed everything. Hope was born. A hope echoing through all eternity. A hope that rings in our hearts still today. A hope that’s the song of our soul. 

A Song of Hope: Discovering Our Hope in Christ Through the Story of His Birth is a 10-day Christmas devotional perfect for kids and families to read together. They’ll explore hope’s long-awaited arrival by journeying daily through readings, activities, and reflection questions surrounding the events leading up to and following Jesus’ birth. Along the way, families will be met with opportunities to rediscover the lyrics of many well-known Christmas hymns—songs that have been sung for generations and are deeply rooted in the truths of the Bible. These familiar lyrics will take on new meaning as families learn how each one points to this miracle of hope that can only be found in Jesus.

Help your families experience this Christmas season with A Song of Hope in their hearts, remembering and reflecting on the greatest gift ever given—the gift of hope found in the birth of a Savior. 

Giving a special gift to your students this Christmas season has never been easier with these Christmas Gift Packs from YM360. Each gift will be sure to deepen your students' faith and includes a 4-Week Student Devotional (John or James), No Other Name Wristband, Peppermints, Gift Bag, and Tissue Paper!

A Song of Hope: Discovering Our Hope in Christ Through the Story of His Birth is a four-session sermon series focused on exploring the hope we find in Christ through the story of His birth. This series will reflect on the significance of Jesus’ arrival, tying it back to Old Testament prophecies, events surrounding Jesus’ arrival, and the promise of hope His birth brings the world today.   

Gifts Of Christmas is a four-session series that will help your students understand the gifts God gives us through the incarnation of Christ that we celebrate at Christmas: hope, peace, joy, and love.

Behold the Savior is a four-session sermon series that will put your students behind the experiences of those who had real, personal, and faith-deepening interactions with Jesus in the Christmas Story. This series will encourage their anticipation, beholding, wonder, and awe of the Savior.

Do you ever long for a Christmas devotional that challenges your students to think beyond the baby Savior in a manger? In Good News, Great Joy, All People, five important elements of the Gospel are presented.

Check out the Good News Bundle here! 

Good News, Great Joy, All People is a five-session sermon series that will challenge your students’ perspectives of what Christmas is all about. By slowing down and studying in depth the angel’s message to the shepherds, your students will come to learn that Christmas is more than a one-night event. It’s the long-awaited fulfillment of God’s promise to His people. Your students will be encouraged to see the arrival of Jesus as the only thing that brings freedom from fear, great joy, and good news to all people. 

Christmas should be a special time for children. School is out for a little bit, family members are off work, and of course, there are decorations and fun activities galore! With So much going on, it can be difficult to make the most of your family's quiet time. But with Good News, Great Joy, All People, you can be confident that your child will grow in their faith and remain engaged with the importance of Jesus’ birth.

Check out the Good News Bundle here!

You know him as "Santa Claus" but do you know what he is referred to around the world? See if you can guess which country calls him by a specific name.

In Christmas Carol One-liners, you are given one line from a popular Christmas song. Your job is to guess the name of the song. Tis the season!

Game includes: Title slide, rules, and 20 games slides

It's a simple True of False quiz about Christmas.

It's a simply true or false quiz about the Biblical Christmas story.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! So why not take a moment to help your group see what it does and doesn’t have in common when it comes to the holidays? Get them moving as they share by shifting from one side of the room to the other (or raise their left hand or right hand, if you have a big group) as they indicate if they “DID” or “DIDN’T” do it!

Many people favor dogs over cats, or cats over dogs, but it’s time to prove who is better. Have you group examine the cute-yet-disturbing outfits and decide who wore it better – the cat or the dog. They can yell out their answer to sway others, but then need to vote… either by moving from one side of the room to the other, or however you feel works for your group. Enjoy!

Work with your team to determine what you think the majority of the other teams will say. Whatever answer is the majority will be the only correct answer.

Put your mind to the test! Only 10 seconds to remember as many icons as possible. How many will you remember? Let's find out.

Game includes: Title slide, rules, and 20 games slides

Lil' Proverb is back! Celebrate the advent and birth of our Savior with Lil' Proverb as he performs his version of the classic carol "Joy to the W...