Better to Give (Christmas)

Rusty is being a real Scrooge this Christmas! Everyone seems excited except for him. He feels like everyone is coming to take what he has and he might get left with nothing. We all have moments when we feel like keeping everything to ourselves, but that isn’t the way God intended us to live. Can Rusty still change his ways, see the problems with being stingy and find out the importance of giving?

Aunt May is in town for Christmas and Slater is not happy about it. He has to leave his room because that is where she will be sleeping. Slater wanted to use ant spray to get rid of his aunt and have his room to himself.

Herman invited everyone to come over and enjoy the holiday season as they raise some money for the local shelter. Hannah and Ethel are helping, but Herman feels like they don’t seem to be giving their best effort. They are rushing way too much so they can do other stuff, which makes Herman a little disappointed. This lesson presents God’s gift of salvation. Every church presents the Gospel with slight variations and nuances. Read through the steps before teaching. Present the Gospel in a way that is consistent with the scripture and God’s leading.