b'AC TI V IT YTHE MESSAGE OFJohn the BaptistMATERIALS NEEDED a computer with internet accessa computer projectorprecut paper hearts, one for each childred crayons, one for each childa board or poster to write onActivityShow the video Tell Me the Story: John the Baptist ( www.youtube.com /watch?v=_OO84K9RuF0 , 2:23).Ask the following questions to check for comprehension:What was Johns Good News? (That Jesus was Gods Son who was coming to save the world.)Who came to John? (People who were sorry for their sins.)How did John help people prepare for Jesus? (He baptized them.)What did John say that he was doing? (Baptizing with water.)How would Jesus baptize? (Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit.)How does the Holy Spirit help us? (The Holy Spirit helps us to share Gods love.)Remind the children that we learn about John the Baptist in Advent because John the Baptist reminds us to prepare our hearts for Jesus to come to us at Christmas.16 Inspire!Winter/Advent 2021'