If ever there was a season fit for being together to celebrate Jesus, it’s Christmas time! As you enter this special time, consider how you’ll prepare to host your LifeGroup. Here are five ideas for how you might spend your time.

1. Read the Christmas Story
   The Christmas story starts in Luke 2. When you gather, read this story aloud, following along in physical Bibles or using the Bible App. Whether you take turns reading it verse by verse, or you ask for a volunteer reader, hearing the story of our Savior’s birth is a powerful way to initiate the Christmas season.
2. Watch a Christmas Movie Together
   This can be a quieter night, with blankets, by the fireplace, watching a movie centered around the birth of Jesus. Or it can be a fun, goofy activity where you throw on your group’s favorite Christmas comedy and laugh at quirky holiday mishaps together! Either way, sitting in the warmth of a friend’s home, watching a Christmas classic is a great way to spend quality time with people you love.
3. Host a Christmas-Themed Potluck
   Invite everyone to bring their favorite festive treat and get ready for good conversations around the table! You can make it a proper lunch or dinner and invite your group to bring entrees and sides, or you can make it a fun dessert free-for-all with cocoa and cookies and all things peppermint. No matter what, this treat-centric holiday activity is sure to spur on great bonding moments for your LifeGroup.
4. Volunteer at Your Life.Church Location
   The holidays are a busy time as we prepare for more visitors than ever! So the Christmas season is a perfect time to sign your LifeGroup up to serve together. Serving the Lord is always more fun with friends (and Christmas decorations)! You won’t regret offering your time to your community, and working with loved ones is sure to be a meaningful experience.
5. Have a Regular Meeting
   The holidays can be an overwhelming time for many people, so having a meeting your loved ones can attend where they know what to expect can be a huge load off their tired minds. So, sometimes, it’s best to keep it low key!

No matter how you celebrate with your LifeGroup, the important thing is the time spent together, honoring our Savior Jesus! So talk with your LifeGroup about what the holidays mean to them and then have fun crafting a meaningful Christmas celebration!