Happy Birthday Jesus!

In effort to reinforce the reason for the season to our children, our church small group spent the evening celebrating Jesus in a birthday celebration. Although Jesus may not have been born on Christmas day, he is the reason we celebrate. We want our children to understand what was given to them so long ago rather than all of those things they "get" for Christmas. The kids enjoyed the celebration and brought gifts for "Jesus" which will be donated to kids that will not get gifts otherwise this season. I am so proud of the kids and the adults that participated in the evening. Families read the birth story of Jesus with some even acting out the parts of Mary, Joseph and the angels. We played "find the stars" and "name that song". It was a lot of fun! A big thanks to Anna for organizing.

This was the best we could do to get the kids to be stand it one place without adults swooping in to reposition.

1-2-3 Break!Fabulous Cookie Cake..Blowing out the candles after singing Happy Birthday!