Christmas — Breakthrough Resources

Adoration

A short reflection on the ‘Adoration of the Shepherds’ as we approach Christmas Day.

Editor's PicksAnnette OsborneDecember 18, 2023Children, New Zealand, Aotearoa, Free, Christmas

The weary world rejoices

There is a line in a Christmas carol that has been on my mind recently that says, ‘the weary world rejoices for yonder shines a new and glorious morn’. We live in a weary world...

Editor's Picks, All AgesAnnette OsborneNovember 20, 2023Intergenerational, Children, New Zealand, Aotearoa, Christmas, Jesus, weary world

Nativity in a Tin

This is a simple activity to take on the road with you this Christmas season and share the story as you travel. Download the booklet and the nativity figures to create your very own ‘Nativity in a Tin’.

A Tiny House Advent Calendar 2022

A unique, Aotearoa Advent Calendar for 2022. This beautiful resource is created by Andrea Lukin at SUNZ, and consists of 24 tiny houses that can be printed off, coloured in, filled with Christmas treats and enjoyed by families in the 24 days leading up to Christmas.

God could have...

Something to ponder as Christmas approaches.

Editor's Picks, Children and FamiliesAnnette OsborneNovember 29, 2021Christmas, Jesus, God, baby, children, child, Children Matter

Rags to Riches - Additional resources

NEW - A collection of helpful links to shepherd-related Christmas resources

Rags to Riches - Intergen Service Resource

NEW Christmas Resource: Gather your whole church to wonder together!

Rags to Riches - Christmas resources

‘While shepherds watched their flocks by night’… Each year we sing these words, but what do we know about the lives of the shepherds and what it meant for them to receive the good news? Follow their rags to riches journey and experience it afresh.