Christmas messages for youth group and preteens can be challenging. Many older kids are already familiar with the biblical events of Jesus’ birth. But knowing the deeper meaning of Jesus’ birth is truly life-changing.
So how do we tailor the Christmas message for youth? How can we get the good news of Luke 2 to “stick” in kids’ hearts and minds? Try these Christmas messages for youth group and preteens this season:
Christmas Messages for Youth Group: 3 Tips
1. Make it real.
When sharing Christmas messages for youth group and junior highers, talk about how Jesus impacts our lives now. Immanuel, which means “God with us,” sums up the core message of Christmas. How many preteens have sung songs and heard that word repeated but missed the meaning?
God with us means we have access to a relationship with Jesus now. God is present here on earth. Because of Jesus, we can have a real relationship with the Creator of the universe! So use Christmas messages for youth groups to discuss what that looks like in a preteen’s daily life.
2. Be experiential.
Preteens disengage when we “preach” to them. They don’t want to sit for 20 minutes and listen to you communicate information. Older kids learn best when you use a hands-on, experiential approach to learning.
