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They're constantly bombarded with the message - 'What you have right now is not enough...you will be happy when you get _______ (fill in the blank).\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe truth is that having \"more\" stuff does not bring lasting happiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eHaving the newest stuff or acquiring more stuff will never satisfy the desires that students have. We live in a culture that values \"more\" rather than being \"content\" with what you do have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGod has a different way for us to live. He promises that being \"thankful\" for what you do have brings contentment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eWhen you focus on what you \"have\" rather than what you \"want\", contentment follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat a great message to communicate to preteens this holiday season!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eThat's the core message of the \u003cspan\u003eExploring Thankfulness\u003c\/span\u003e series, which is perfect to do around Thanksgiving time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExploring Thankfulness Overview \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eWeek 1: Follow the Leader\u003cbr\u003eBible: Proverbs 3:5, 6; Philippians 4:6\u003cbr\u003eBottom Line: Follow God’s lead with a grateful heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eWeek 2: God Deserves Our Thanks\u003cbr\u003eBible: Luke 17:11-19; Philippians 4:6\u003cbr\u003eBottom Line: The God that answers prayers deserves a thankful heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/0472\/files\/Christmas-375_large.jpg?4765019076789446174\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p5\"\u003e2. The Christmas Story (4 Week Series)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's very easy for preteens to be \"self-focused\" rather than \"others focused\" and \"God focused\" during the Christmas season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eMany times, the focus is on what preteens want for Christmas. Sure, preteens are blessed with a lot of presents and there is a lot of good in that. It's a part of our Christmas tradition. But oftentimes, it goes overboard. For many, Christmas is mostly centered around what preteens want for Christmas and about enjoying those gifts once they are received. Yeah, they'll go to church and hear about Jesus' birth. Their parents might talk about the true meaning of Christmas as well. But for the most part, the message of Christmas they internalized is self-centered because it is centered around getting \"stuff\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreteens need to know that the true meaning of Christmas is centered around Jesus!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eThe focus of Christmas needs to be on Jesus, not on what students will be getting for Christmas. Sure, enjoy the presents. But don't make that the focus of the holiday season. Jesus' birth and his message brings hope to our world! It means that we can have a forever friendship with God through Jesus. We get to experience God's love here on earth and forever when we die. Jesus is the focus of Christmas and preteens need to absorb that message during the holiday season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreteens need to know that Christmas is also about serving and loving others!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eJesus' message is centered around the idea of loving and serving others, not focusing on our own needs and desires. Our actions, especially during the holiday season, should be centered around serving and loving others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's why we've created The Christmas Story series - to bring the focus of the holiday season, back on Jesus and helps preteens discover the joy of serving others. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eThat's the message they will internalize while exploring The Christmas Story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Christmas Story Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeek 1: In the Hills (The Shepherds)\u003cbr\u003eBible Passages:\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\"\u003e Luke 2:8-15; John 1:14\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBottom Line: God delivers the news about Jesus’ birth to the shepherds—who were the “nobodies” of the day.\u003cbr\u003eWhat’s That to Me? 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All series updates will roll out throughout 2026, and all updates are completely free. If you’ve purchased this series, you’ll receive an email when the updated version is available. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries Overview\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLesson 1: Family – A Gift to be Treasured\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBible: Luke 2 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBottom Line: God showed us the value of families when He sent Jesus to Earth to be raised by Mary and Joseph.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLesson 2: Friendship – A Gift to Give and Receive\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBible: Matthew 2:1-12 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBottom Line: Friends put the needs of others above their own. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLesson 3: Faith – A Gift to Share with Others\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBible: Luke 1:46-50 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBottom Line: Mary trusted God and shared her strong faith with others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLesson 4: Jesus – The Gift that Lasts Forever\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBible: Matthew 1:23 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBottom Line: Most gifts we receive only last for a little while. 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