A Baby in a Basket Exodus 2:1-10
Miriam says, “Here, baby Moses, you’ll be all right. Down on the Nile you will float.” Miriam watches as baby Moses floats in the water; up and down he goes.
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(Make boat with hands) Moses’s little boat floated on the river. (Open hands) And inside he lay - hiding, safe, and rocking on the water.
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Away, Away Goes the Water Exodus 14:15-22
God said, “Raise your staff, Moses!” Raise it up high toward the sky, and the sea moves away! Up, up, and away, and away goes the water.
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(Blow like a strong wind) God sends a strong wind to blow the water away. (Blow the waters away).
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Ruth Stayed with Naomi Ruth 1:14-18
Ruth held on tightly to Naomi. “I won’t let go,” said Ruth. “You will not be alone!” And Ruth held on tightly to Naomi’s hand.
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Hold on tightly, little one. (Hold Baby’s hand) Don’t let go! (Hug Baby) You will not be alone – I will not let you go!
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Baby Jesus
Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12
God loved Mary and Joseph and sent them His Son. Look up, little one, for Jesus is born in Bethlehem under a star!
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Jesus was a little baby just like you! He had little hands (point) with ten little fingers, and little feet (tickle feet) with ten little toes!
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Jesus Is Lost Luke 2:39-52
Oh, no … where did little boy Jesus go? Mommy and Daddy can’t find Him. Oh, there He is … at the temple. Mommy and Daddy are so happy they found Him again.
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Peek-a-boo! I see you! (Cover Baby’s eyes) Where is Baby? There you are! Peek-a-boo! (Cover your face) Now where is Mommy/Daddy? Oh, here I am ….
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God Always Listens John 14:13-14
See the little hands folded in prayer. When you pray, God always listens. God loves it when you pray.
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Clap, clap, clap, hands together, and it’s time to pray! Thank you, Jesus, for a beautiful Baby! And thank you for loving Baby very much!
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