Christmas Devotions For Children

by Betty Ward Cain, Kennedy Brown (Photographer)

Overview

Whose birthday is it anyway? Are you sure your child understands
what we celebrate at Christmas? Make Christmas special this year
by starting a family tradition of devotion time and prayer with
learning more about Jesus and why he is special. Together you
can make Chrismon ornaments and decorate a tree. Make an
advent wreath, light the candles and talk about the significance
of each one. This second edition of this popular book has lots
of new ornaments and patterns. What a fun way to begin family
Christmas traditions children can carry into adulthood and to
the next generation.


This book is the answer to every Children’s Church
leader’s holiday worries. Wondering what to do with
the kids this year? This book has the answer. It is
really more of a performance/activity book. The
activities can be tailored for one to dozensof children,
and can be used with lots of groups for one long
performance, or by a small group, a little at a time.
And of course, nothing here has to be performed
before an audience at all--other than the class leader,
teacher or parent. Children will benefit by learning
the simple sentences, rhymes, and easy Scripture
verses without any emphasis on public display.
But the little acrostic pieces are perfect for a
pre-sermon quickie performance and will assuredly
delight parents and audiences. In addition to reciting,
the activities include making ornaments and decorating
a tree, and the emphasis is totally on Jesus. I’m already
planning which ones to use for our family and church
this year. The thinking has been done, and I have only
to copy, and work with the kids. What a relief!
Linore Rose Burkard
Inspirational Romance Author
Homeschooling mother of five
Cincinnati, OH

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014311328
Publisher:	Bedford Publications
Publication date:	03/15/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	895 KB
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Betty Ward Cain is a published author, musician and retired teacher. She is listed in the Cambridge who’s who. Mrs. Cain has worked with kindergarten students for over 30 years. She comes from a long line of ministers, musicians, teachers and song writers.
Mrs. Cain grew up in a minister’s home. Her father (Rev. T. N. Ward)
and grandfather (Rev. L. M. Justice) were Church of God ministers. She desires to pass on her Christian heritage and bring the values she learned during her childhood to children today.
The author became a Christian when she was only 5 years old. She has spent most of her life in some type of ministry as a Sunday School teacher, soloist, choir member, children’s choir director, vacation Bible school teacher, and has held most positions in her church.
Mrs. Cain began writing several years before she retired from teaching. After taking a class at Lee University with Dr. Cliff Schimmels, she began her career in writing. Dr. Schimmels was published many times in his lifetime. After turning in a writing assignment in his class, Dr. Schimmels told her she should share her gifts with others. She had never believed in her abilities until he gave her the encouragement she needed.
Mrs. Cain lives with her husband, Jay, in Cleveland, TN. They have one son, Jeremy, who is married to Beth Grabensteder Cain and the couple has three children. The delight of Mrs. Cain’s life is her three grandchildren. Madelin is will soon be thirteen. She is a loving, sweet and kind child who desires to please. Sophie is nearing age eleven. She has a great zest for life. She is intelligent and observant and loves to give and receive hugs. Sammy will soon be eight years old going on 29. He is highly intelligent for a child so young. He loves life and loves people. He also loves to make his grandmother laugh.

Editorial Reviews

Christmas Devotions for Children, written by Betty Ward Cain, is a book intended to help parents guide children through the Advent season with poems, prayers, and crafts. The book begins with a section of acronyms having to do with Jesus. Children can recite the sentences and then figure out that the first letter of each sentence forms a new statement about Jesus (for example, the second set of sentences spells out "Jesus' Hands Were Gentle"). In this section, there is a set of "love coupons" t

The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, LLC - Jenny Thompson

I was searching for simple patterns of the Chrismons to use in my children's program. The patterns and Greek explanations were used as teaching tools and the finished products were included in our Christmas program. The program was a great success. The simplicity of the patterns and the explanations make it a valuable teaching tool. Would recommend the book as a great resource for children's Christmas programs.
Sylvia Ward
Children’s Program Director
Cornerstone Christian

Sylvia Ward