Sample the first lesson from our Gingerbread Christmas 4-Week Children's Ministry Curriculum! A Christmas series following Matthew's account of the birth of Jesus, showing how his arrival is “built” on Old Testament promises. Gingerbread Christmas Sample Lesson Overview: MEMORY VERSE: “The virgin is going to have a baby. She will give birth to a son. And he will be called Immanuel.” The name Immanuel means “God with us.” – Matthew 1:23 (NIRV) LESSON: Getting Ready to Build Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 & Matthew 1:18-25, Angel Visits Joseph It’s exciting buying a gingerbread house kit and looking forward to putting it together. When Joseph learned that Mary’s Child was the long-promised Messiah, he eagerly stepped forward to play his part in God’s great plan. Objective: Kids will know that Jesus' birth was promised long ago. Click HERE to view the entire Gingerbread Christmas series.