Celebrate your people and reinforce the meaning of Christmas—within your church’s budget!
Table of Contents:
- Why should we spend time and money on Christmas gifts for people in our church?
- How Is CTA Supporting Churches This Christmas?
We’re here to talk about church Christmas gift ideas, but before we do, let’s set the scene….
The last carol has been sung, those little white candles are in the trash, the instruments are in their cases, and you’ve shut off all the lights. As you walk out of your church—an exhausting but fruitful season of Advent ministry behind you—here’s what matters:
Will people take the real message of Christmas with them into their everyday lives?
We at CTA create devotionals, journals, gifts, and ornaments so you don’t have to wonder! We design products meant to support your ministry while you’re at church, but just as crucially when people have left because you want people to live as everyday disciples and not just “church service attendees.”
There are no “best practices” when considering whether to spend time and money on Christmas gifts. But before Advent even begins, we recommend you look at your church and ask four questions:
What segment of our church needs encouragement right now?
As you think about your congregation, where is your vitality lagging? A Christmas gift can be part of an overall strategy to show them how much you value them.
Segments of your church to consider:
- Staff members
- Volunteers and volunteer leadership
- Small groups (from their leaders or your Community Pastor)
- Shut-ins
- People in the hospital
Who are we having trouble reaching right now?
Maybe it feels like you’re having trouble connecting with younger families. Or older adults. Or visitors, who seem to be slipping in for Advent services and slipping out as soon as Christmas is over.
Consider gifts as part of your strategy to deepen their ties to your church.
What scriptural truths do we need people to connect with?
When you’re trying to instill the truth of Christmas in a distracted congregation, sometimes it helps to give them something they can carry with them outside of your church that will remind them of what they received at church.
What event or outreach would benefit from a take-home gift or giveaway to extend the ministry moment?
Whether it’s a Christmas Tea, a children’s concert, an Advent Preparation Series, or a massive community celebration, you want more than a moment of encouragement for people. You’re after a genuine life change.
If you give them a token that will help them remember what they learned, they’ll be able to return to that truth every time they see it.
Because Christmas is such a busy time of year, most Christians struggle to stay focused on God's incredible gift wrapped up in the person of Jesus. We’re sure you’ve found this in your ministry. And maybe you’ve discovered it’s true for you, too, as you wrap gifts for your loved ones, attend shows and parties, and put the finishing touches on your Christmas program.
(What’s that? The shepherd came down with a cold and can’t sing “Away in a Manger”? Again?)
There is so much to do at Christmastime in your ministry. Let CTA shorten the time you have to spend to give fondly received gifts for leaders, visitors, members. Or help you put on a Christmas tea or Advent event for your women's ministry. Or create a complete children's ministry Christmas program. CTA offers affordable, Christ-centered items and free downloadable resources to save you time and money and coordinate your events.
We have 2 new product lines for Christmas this year: Embracing the Gift of God's Grace and His Name is Jesus. Embracing the Gift of God's Grace is perfect for leaders, congregation members, visitors, and more. The His Name Is Jesus product line is an endearing theme designed especially for kids and offers a free downloadable Christmas service for preschool and elementary children.
Gifts for leaders, congregation members, and visitors
Our 2024 Christmas product line, Embracing the Gift of God's Grace, offers a daily devotional with 24 brief devotions or thoughts for the month of December, a 15-cards of reflection set with stand, a glass trivet, and other affordable, meaningful gifts that will remind those in your ministry to ground themselves in God's grace & love. Keep those in your care focused on Jesus this Christmas season.
We have gifts that will help you reinforce this message, and if you choose to feature the theme of Embracing the Gift of God's Grace in your services, you can download, for free, themed customizable resources:
- Bulletin cover
- Postcard
- Invitation
- Note Card
- Ideas for posting on social media
- Theme art in high-res and low-res for your communication director
Download the Digital Resource Pack for free!
Here are 11 gift ideas based around our 2024 Christmas theme, Embracing the Gift of God's Grace (and a few bonus ideas, too!)
- Give the gift of time, just a moment each day that those in your care can spend with their Savior as they prepare to celebrate his birthday. This devotional contains 24 brief pieces that are rooted in Scripture and designed to help those in your congregation take a moment every day of December to ground themselves in God's grace and love. You may wish to include a pen with your Devotion book. Purchase the Embracing the Gift of God's Grace Devotion & Pen Gift Set that includes the devotion book, matching pen, and is wrapped in a clear bag with a gold bow, ready to hand out.
- Embracing the Gift of God's Grace Pen & Bookmark Gift Set Simplify Christmas gifting with this bookmark and pen set, which comes Wrapped & Ready® to give right away. These are great gifts for homebound members, ministry volunteers, and community members. Pair it with the Devotion book for a special gift.
- These 15 reflections of God's grace will uplift and encourage the people you're thinking of this season. The verses, poems, and prayers on these beautifully designed cards will encourage the heart of anyone who receives them. Each card invites the user to reflect on the verse, quote, or prayer on the topic of Embracing the Gift of God's Grace. The cards can be used weekly or over 30 days, and the convenient size of the included wooden stand means the set can be placed at a bedside, on a desk, or in a windowsill for daily reading.
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A customer favorite year after year! We were all given the perfect Gift on Christmas. This beautiful pewter-finish ornament depicts God's plan of salvation through the birth of Jesus. The elegant, original design and included red ribbon will make this message of grace shine from your Christmas tree. You may want to check out all the Christian Christmas ornaments CTA has to offer!
(If you are using the His Name Is Jesus product line in your kids ministry this year, this collectible Christmas ornament is a great way to extend the celebration to the whole congregation!)
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Embracing the Gift of God's Grace Magnet
Looking for a small but memorable way to send the Gospel of grace home with visitors at Christmas? This 3" x 3" magnet can be handed out with your service bulletin, offered in baskets at your next community event, or even included in envelopes to homebound members of your church family to let them know they are valued. The joyful news of salvation that came at Christmas is featured on the magnet in the words of Titus 2:11.
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Imagine the delight of the special person you wish to recognize, when he or she opens this greeting card that becomes a tabletop display. The beautiful card fits flat into the included envelope, then unfolds to become a standing piece with a hanging mini ornament. This card makes a unique way to show group members, volunteers, homebound members, or ministry leaders how much they mean to you—reminding them of the extraordinary grace we have in God through Jesus.
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Embracing the Gift of God's Grace Glass Trivet
A delightful combination of beauty and utility, this trivet features the encouraging Scripture from Titus 2:11 in full-color artwork beneath tempered glass. Designed to withstand the heat of a hot dish, it can be used under pots, as a cheese or appetizer tray, or simply as a decorative Christmas accent to a room.
- Embracing the Gift of God's Grace Glass Votive Candleholder Put God's grace front and center of your Christmas this year. This beautiful glass candleholder is white with an etched design that reveals gold inside. When a lit votive candle is placed in the holder, the light shines through the gold, illuminating the word Grace. Packaged in a box, this lovely piece makes a special gift for anyone on your list.
- Embracing the Gift of God's Deluxe Gift Set Looking for an extra-special gift for someone on your list? This deluxe gift set combines beautiful keepsakes and tools with the powerful encouragement of God's grace. Whether you are seeking to encourage volunteer leaders, honor wonderful teachers, or lighten the heart of someone dear to you, this deluxe gift set is ready to assemble and show your care.
- Embracing the Gift of God's Grace Christmas Encouragement Set Encourage those in your care this Christmas with the message of God's all-changing grace. This encouragement set is curated to fill the hearts of those in your ministry—whether small-group participants, homebound church-family members, or visitors to your worship space—with Scripture, devotional thoughts, and prayers.
- Embracing the Gift of God's Grace Gift Bag & Tag Whatever gifts you have assembled for the special leader in your ministry, or the congregational members, or small groups, this gift bag will bring them together beautifully. With its coordinating gift tag, the bag pairs perfectly with any item from the Embracing the Gift of God's Grace line.
Gifts specially designed for your Women's Ministry groups
Women can be especially busy at Christmastime, trying to take care of job responsibilities, getting the kids where they need to be when they need to be, shopping, hosting, food preparation, volunteering at church & school. The list seems endless. Consider refreshing the women in your ministry with an Advent tea, cookie exchange, or Christmas lunch. Below are some ideas on how to gift each women with a little something special, create a lovely place-setting at an advent, and not break the bank. Don't forget to check out the free, downloadable, customizable Wrapped in God's Love resources to tie your event together! Download and print a program or bulletin cover, a placemat, promotional flyer, and art files!
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Wrapped in God's Love Wooden Bead Ornament
This wooden bead ornament is a fun twist on a gift tag. Add the ornament to a coffee mug or devotional book for a delightful surprise. The recipient will then have a beautiful ornament to use year after year.
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Wrapped in God's Love Spiral-Bound Standing Book
Help the women in your ministry to incorporate Scripture and reflection into their daily routine.This flip book is the perfect way to do that! With 64 pages of Scripture, words of encouragement, and thoughts for reflection, it is the perfect size to set on a dresser, desk, or shelf so they will see it every day. An easy way to spend a few extra moments in the Word each day during the Christmas season.
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Wrapped in God's Love Ceramic Mug
Your women will love this beautiful daily reminder that God is always with them! This ceramic mug is the perfect way to start or end each day! Reading the message on the mug reminds the user that she is wrapped in God’s love. This mug comes in a full-color gift box to simplify your Christmas gifting.
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Wrapped in God's Love LED Candle
This beautiful flameless LED candle is made of paraffin wax with green and red Christmas greenery. The candle makes a lovely holiday centerpiece with the reminder that we are wrapped in God’s love. It would also be a thoughtful hostess gift or a great door prize at Advent or Christmas events!
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Wrapped in God's Love Gift Bag & Tag
Delight the women at your event with this beautiful bag and the goodies inside. This medium-size gift bag is perfect for holding all of the necessities (with extra room for some treats)! Each bag comes with a gift tag to personalize.
FREE children's Christmas program and coordinating gifts, crafts, & giveaways
CTA's His Name Is Jesus product line includes an astonishing amount of coordinated, FREE downloadables! Reduce your stress with this complete endearing Christmas program for preschool and elementary-age students. The free digital, downloadable packet includes Christmas service outlines, with planning tips, costume ideas, and scripts! Art files for banners, a PowerPoint version of the His Name Is Jesus softcover book, sheet music, & audio files. Add a special touch to your service with this read-aloud video of the book. Plus you can also download the free marketing resource pack with customizable invitations, coloring page, bulletin cover, & more!
We would like to partner with you in making Christmas meaningful, memorable, and easier for your kids ministry team. Scroll down to find affordable, Christ-centered, fun resources for the kids in your church and ministry.
- His Name Is Jesus Count-Up-To-Christmas Sticker Activity With this count-up-to-Christmas activity set, families can take time each day in December to focus on our Savior. The punch-out Christmas tree can be decorated with a total of 25 stickers, which are divided into four groups so children and their families spend quality time together and are reminded of the true meaning of Christmas throughout the season.
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His Name Is Jesus Softcover Book & Goodie Bag
JESUS: the name you want the children in your ministry to have in mind this season. With this beautiful softcover book, kids can revisit the story of the first Christmas with the help of full-color original illustrations. Includes a FREE goodie bag, so you can make the book part of a treat pack children can take home and share with their families.
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His Name Is Jesus Family Advent Kit for Ages 7-11
The family Advent kit, for families with kids ages 7-11, helps families spend time in devotion, prayer, while having fun. Keep the kids focused on Jesus during the Christmas season with this fun kit. Set contains a count-up-to-Christmas punch-out Christmas tree, a 16-page activity book; and a treat sack to keep everything together. Hand out at your Advent kickoff event, or give one to each Sunday school attendee. The His Name Is Jesus Activity Book is also available for purchase.
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His Name Is Jesus Preschool Family Advent Kit
A fun way to keep preschoolers focused on Jesus during the Christmas season. Spend family time together in prayer, devotion, and fun. Includes a count-up-to-Christmas punch-out Christmas tree, a Gospel Fun for Little Ones activity book, and a goodie bag. Grab one for every child in your ministry or parents' group. The His Name Is Jesus Gospel Fun for Little Ones Activity Book is also available for purchase.
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His Name Is Jesus Magnet Puzzle
The magnet puzzle is the ideal Sunday school, children's church, or Christmas gift for the children in your ministry. Kids can assemble the puzzle and tell the story of Jesus' birth. When the nine pieces are assembled, it gives a permanent reminder of true meaning of Christmas. The magnet backing gives many options for displaying the puzzle before children work it again! For ages 4+.
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His Name Is Jesus Wooden Christmas Tree Ornament
Keepsake ornament features a darling manger scene from the His Name Is Jesus softcover book. Kids will love to hang on the tree or in their room.
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His Name Is Jesus 3D Foam Ornament Kit
An absorbing activity, a Scripture-rich teaching opportunity, and a take-home gift all in one: this foam ornament kit checks every box for your children's ministry this Christmas season. Kids can assemble the 3D stable and decorate it with stickers to create scenes that tell the Nativity story. Once their scene is complete, children can hang the ornament using the included ribbon.
- His Name Is Jesus Glow-in-the-Dark Silicone Bracelet
This glow-in-the-dark bracelet is a perfect gift to help kids in your ministry shine the wonderful news of Jesus' birth. With the simple design and fun glow-in-the-dark feature, this bracelet works just as well as part of a thank-you gift set for Nativity service helpers as it does for children's take-home Christmas treats.One size fits most. Ages 4+.
Browse the whole His Name Is Jesus product line!
These gifts will help remind those in your church and community to take moments amid all the hustle and bustle to stop and enjoy the true reason we celebrate Christmas!
