{"product_id":"from-the-manger-youth-intergenerational-curriculum","title":"From the Manger Youth \u0026 Intergenerational Curriculum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"box-red\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAMPLE\u003c\/strong\u003e: To preview, download a free sample of our \u003cem\u003eFrom the Manger\u003c\/em\u003e resources here.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-advent\"\u003eThis product can be used on its own and is also part of the \u003cem\u003eFrom the Manger\u003c\/em\u003e collection—explore how you can save up to 25% with our \u003cem\u003eFrom the Manger Advent Bundles\u003c\/em\u003e.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHunger is a universal human experience, drawing attention to both our basic needs for nourishment and deeper needs for peace, liberation, and meaning. \u003cem\u003eFrom the Manger\u003c\/em\u003e reflects on the playful symbolism of Jesus being laid in a feeding trough in Bethlehem, the “House of Bread,” inviting us to consider how the baby born in a bread town continues to feed a hungry world today. This Advent resource is designed to inspire, empower, and nourish your community and can be used on its own or alongside other \u003cem\u003eFrom the Manger\u003c\/em\u003e products. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cem\u003eFrom the Manger Youth and Intergenerational Curriculum\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect resource for youth group or other intergenerational programming your community has planned for during Advent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe curriculum is designed to honor everyone’s experiences and focus on relationship building instead of retention of knowledge or information. The bulk of your time together will be spent sharing and discussing different experiences during a sharing circle. For the four weeks of Advent and the first Sunday after Christmas, each session includes the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e: a brief explanation of the session’s Advent or Christmas theme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpening Prayer\u003c\/strong\u003e: a short prayer to begin your time together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharing an Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e: an optional activity to experience together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharing the Scripture\u003c\/strong\u003e: the chosen scripture passage read aloud to the group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharing Circle\u003c\/strong\u003e: a set of 12 sharing statements to encourage conversation and connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharing the Reflection\u003c\/strong\u003e: a short reflection summarizing the topic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharing the Song\u003c\/strong\u003e: an optional suggested song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosing Prayer\u003c\/strong\u003e: a prayer to end your time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow You Can Use It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany churches find weekly intergenerational programs, often centered around a shared meal, easier to organize during seasons like Advent or Lent. If your church hosts gatherings like these, this curriculum can serve as the foundation for meaningful conversations using the discussion prompts from each week’s lesson. It’s also an excellent resource for youth groups during Advent, as well as for small groups or adult Bible studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome other possible ways to use this curriculum include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntergenerational Sunday School\u003c\/strong\u003e: Instead of separating age groups, create a Sunday morning gathering for upper elementary students, youth, and adults. The sharing circle would allow all ages to learn from each other’s experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvent Retreat Day\u003c\/strong\u003e: Organize a half-day or full-day retreat using the curriculum as the core of the activities. Include meal-sharing, group discussions, and reflections in a peaceful, retreat-like atmosphere, focusing on the season’s meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Group Ministry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Encourage small groups to use the curriculum during Advent or Lent. It can be an alternative to traditional Bible studies by focusing on relationship-building and personal reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter your purchase, you’ll receive a link to download your PDF file. You can open it directly on most devices, but for the best experience, we recommend downloading on a computer. You'll also receive a link to the Media Kit in the PDF. 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