5/22/22
Cereal: Rice Krispies
Unit Song: Nobody youtu.be/rOooelyA9Ws
BOTTOM LINE: We need to share Jesus with others.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that God wants them to tell others about Jesus.
KEY PASSAGE: Luke 17:11-19, Jesus Heals Ten Lepers
Once you add milk to Rice Krispies, they start making a lot of noise. Kids will learn that when Jesus changes your life, you can’t help but make some noise by sharing it with others. As the men went on their way to see the priests, all ten of them were cured. Jesus sent them to the priest so they could be restored to their families, but one man was so grateful for Jesus' healing touch. This man could not stay silent. He wanted to tell everyone that Jesus had healed him.
Lesson Video youtu.be/OP3UAZaFyJU
MEMORY VERSE: “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” -Psalm 34:8 (NIV)
Memory Verse video youtu.be/OP3UAZaFyJU
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Read Luke 17:11-19
What disease did the ten men have?
What did the men ask Jesus to do?
How did Jesus answer the men?
Why did only one of the men come back to thank Jesus?
Why is it important to be noisy for Jesus?
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED:
A box of Rice Krispies, milk (optional)
When your moms and dads were kids, just about every cereal box had a cartoon mascot. Today you don't see as many as you used to, but you can still find a few like Lucky the Leprechaun, Tony the Tiger, Cap’n Crunch, and these three gentlemen. Can anyone tell me the names of the three characters on the Rice Krispies box? Snap, Crackle, and Pop. Silly names, right? How would you like it if your Mom and Dad named you Crackle? First day of school, the teacher’s calling role. “Nicole Alexander, Joel Bloom, Crackle Cooper, Pop Johnson…” I guarantee that would get a few laughs. But Snap, Crackle, and Pop are perfectly named mascots for this cereal. When you pour milk on this cereal, it literally talks. It snaps, it crackles, and yes, it pops! Optional: pour some milk on Rice Krispies in a bowl at this point to demonstrate. Jesus wants us to snap, crackle, and pop. He wants us to speak up and tell other people what Jesus has done for us. We are God’s ambassadors in this world, just like Snap, Crackle, and Pop are ambassadors for Rice Krispies. Their job is to sell cereal. Our job is to share Jesus. Don’t be silent. Don’t keep this good news to yourself. Tell a friend that Jesus wants to be their Savior. Be noisy for Jesus!
Craft
RICE KRISPIE ART
ITEMS NEEDED:
Rice Krispie treats
INSTRUCTIONS:
Sculpt some sort of artwork out of Rice Krispies treats.
VARIATION: Cut Rice Krispies treats into blocks and have the kids use the blocks to build something instead of sculpting.
WHAT’S THE POINT? God wants us to be “noisy” like Rice Krispies and share the gospel with others.
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, Give us the joy and the courage we need to be noisy for Jesus and to share his love with everyone. In Jesus’ name, Amen
5/15/22
Cereal: Coco Pebbles
Unit Song King Jesus Is All youtu.be/dCThVdyNCr8
BOTTOM LINE: Jesus can transform our lives.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn how Jesus can change their lives.
KEY PASSAGE: John 5:1-15, The Healing at the Pool
Cocoa Pebbles transforms that plain old milk into chocolatey goodness. Kids will learn that Jesus is in the business of transforming lives.
Lesson Video youtu.be/y1cykPOiMuY
MEMORY VERSE: “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” -Psalm 34:8 (NIV)
Memory Verse video youtu.be/OP3UAZaFyJU
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Read John 5:1-15
Who was waiting by the pool near the Sheep Gate?
Why were those people waiting by the pool?
Who stopped to talk to the disabled man?
What did Jesus say to the man?
How did Jesus transform the man?
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED:
Cocoa Pebbles, chocolate syrup, a bowl of milk, a glass of milk, two spoons
Begin the lesson with an experiment. Pick two students. Have one pour cereal into the bowl. Have the other pour chocolate syrup into the glass. Have the kids stir the bowl and the glass. Which one creates chocolate milk the fastest? Chocolate cereal may not be the fastest way to get chocolate milk, but it’s effective. By - fast. Cocoa Pebbles aren’t the only cereal that will transform your milk. Cocoa Puffs will do the same thing. So will Count Chocula. Frankenberry will give you strawberry milk, and if you’ve ever wanted to try the blue milk Luke Skywalker drinks in Star Wars, you can enjoy a bowl of Booberry. Today we read how Jesus can transform lives. When we invite Jesus into our hearts, he makes us something new. He takes our sinful hearts and he changes us. He begins the slow, gradual transformation of remaking us in his image. It takes time for cereal to become chocolate milk. It takes much longer for Jesus to transform us. But the change Jesus brings lasts a lot longer than a bowl of chocolate milk. It lasts forever.
Craft
Fold a piece of construction paper in half. Cut slits about every inch leaving it connected at the ends. Cut strips of paper and have the children weave the strips through the slits to make a mat to remind them that Jesus told the man to pick up his mat and walk.
SIMPLE PRAYER
Dear God, Change our lives like you changed the lives of everyone you met. Give us new life here on Earth and in Heaven. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Cereal: Rice Krispies
Unit Song: Nobody youtu.be/rOooelyA9Ws
BOTTOM LINE: We need to share Jesus with others.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that God wants them to tell others about Jesus.
KEY PASSAGE: Luke 17:11-19, Jesus Heals Ten Lepers
Once you add milk to Rice Krispies, they start making a lot of noise. Kids will learn that when Jesus changes your life, you can’t help but make some noise by sharing it with others. As the men went on their way to see the priests, all ten of them were cured. Jesus sent them to the priest so they could be restored to their families, but one man was so grateful for Jesus' healing touch. This man could not stay silent. He wanted to tell everyone that Jesus had healed him.
Lesson Video youtu.be/OP3UAZaFyJU
MEMORY VERSE: “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” -Psalm 34:8 (NIV)
Memory Verse video youtu.be/OP3UAZaFyJU
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Read Luke 17:11-19
What disease did the ten men have?
What did the men ask Jesus to do?
How did Jesus answer the men?
Why did only one of the men come back to thank Jesus?
Why is it important to be noisy for Jesus?
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED:
A box of Rice Krispies, milk (optional)
When your moms and dads were kids, just about every cereal box had a cartoon mascot. Today you don't see as many as you used to, but you can still find a few like Lucky the Leprechaun, Tony the Tiger, Cap’n Crunch, and these three gentlemen. Can anyone tell me the names of the three characters on the Rice Krispies box? Snap, Crackle, and Pop. Silly names, right? How would you like it if your Mom and Dad named you Crackle? First day of school, the teacher’s calling role. “Nicole Alexander, Joel Bloom, Crackle Cooper, Pop Johnson…” I guarantee that would get a few laughs. But Snap, Crackle, and Pop are perfectly named mascots for this cereal. When you pour milk on this cereal, it literally talks. It snaps, it crackles, and yes, it pops! Optional: pour some milk on Rice Krispies in a bowl at this point to demonstrate. Jesus wants us to snap, crackle, and pop. He wants us to speak up and tell other people what Jesus has done for us. We are God’s ambassadors in this world, just like Snap, Crackle, and Pop are ambassadors for Rice Krispies. Their job is to sell cereal. Our job is to share Jesus. Don’t be silent. Don’t keep this good news to yourself. Tell a friend that Jesus wants to be their Savior. Be noisy for Jesus!
Craft
RICE KRISPIE ART
ITEMS NEEDED:
Rice Krispie treats
INSTRUCTIONS:
Sculpt some sort of artwork out of Rice Krispies treats.
VARIATION: Cut Rice Krispies treats into blocks and have the kids use the blocks to build something instead of sculpting.
WHAT’S THE POINT? God wants us to be “noisy” like Rice Krispies and share the gospel with others.
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, Give us the joy and the courage we need to be noisy for Jesus and to share his love with everyone. In Jesus’ name, Amen
5/15/22
Cereal: Coco Pebbles
Unit Song King Jesus Is All youtu.be/dCThVdyNCr8
BOTTOM LINE: Jesus can transform our lives.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn how Jesus can change their lives.
KEY PASSAGE: John 5:1-15, The Healing at the Pool
Cocoa Pebbles transforms that plain old milk into chocolatey goodness. Kids will learn that Jesus is in the business of transforming lives.
Lesson Video youtu.be/y1cykPOiMuY
MEMORY VERSE: “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” -Psalm 34:8 (NIV)
Memory Verse video youtu.be/OP3UAZaFyJU
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Read John 5:1-15
Who was waiting by the pool near the Sheep Gate?
Why were those people waiting by the pool?
Who stopped to talk to the disabled man?
What did Jesus say to the man?
How did Jesus transform the man?
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED:
Cocoa Pebbles, chocolate syrup, a bowl of milk, a glass of milk, two spoons
Begin the lesson with an experiment. Pick two students. Have one pour cereal into the bowl. Have the other pour chocolate syrup into the glass. Have the kids stir the bowl and the glass. Which one creates chocolate milk the fastest? Chocolate cereal may not be the fastest way to get chocolate milk, but it’s effective. By - fast. Cocoa Pebbles aren’t the only cereal that will transform your milk. Cocoa Puffs will do the same thing. So will Count Chocula. Frankenberry will give you strawberry milk, and if you’ve ever wanted to try the blue milk Luke Skywalker drinks in Star Wars, you can enjoy a bowl of Booberry. Today we read how Jesus can transform lives. When we invite Jesus into our hearts, he makes us something new. He takes our sinful hearts and he changes us. He begins the slow, gradual transformation of remaking us in his image. It takes time for cereal to become chocolate milk. It takes much longer for Jesus to transform us. But the change Jesus brings lasts a lot longer than a bowl of chocolate milk. It lasts forever.
Craft
Fold a piece of construction paper in half. Cut slits about every inch leaving it connected at the ends. Cut strips of paper and have the children weave the strips through the slits to make a mat to remind them that Jesus told the man to pick up his mat and walk.
SIMPLE PRAYER
Dear God, Change our lives like you changed the lives of everyone you met. Give us new life here on Earth and in Heaven. In Jesus’ name, Amen
5/8/22
I Love Mom
BOTTOM LINE: We all make mistakes, even our moms.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that, “I can show love to my mom because God loves me.”
KEY PASSAGE: Luke 2:41-52, Boy Jesus in the Temple
No one is perfect, except for Jesus. Not even Mary, the mother of Jesus, was perfect. As children, we are called to love and respect our parents even though they sin. We can love them because God loves us and enables us to love one another.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Read Luke 2:41-52
What mistakes did Mary make?
How did Mary let her anxiety get in the way of trusting God?
Where was Jesus all along?
What did Jesus choose to do after his mother made these mistakes?
What is one way I can be more respectful to my mother?
What mistakes has my mother forgiven me for?
MEMORY VERSE: “All of you must have respect for your mother and father.” Leviticus 19:3a (NIRV)
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED: A piece of paper with a misspelled word in large bold font. “ELFANT” (elephant)
This is a spelling mistake. It is a misspelled word. It is supposed to be the word elephant. Can anyone raise their hand and tell me what mistakes I have made in spelling it? There is supposed to be another ‘e’ after the ‘l’ and instead of an ‘f’ it should be a ‘ph’. Humans make mistakes. Sometimes it’s a spelling error, sometimes it’s forgetting to pack our lunch for the day. Sometimes we sin too. We might treat another person badly because we are in a grumpy mood. In the skit, we noticed that the kids were upset that they couldn’t do what they wanted. They ended up being a little disrespectful to their mom because they weren’t getting their way. Fortunately they realized their mistake. Parent’s make mistakes too. A mom might yell at their child because they become stressed and lose their patience. A mom might forget to show up to her child’s basketball game because her day got so busy. We all make mistakes and we all sin. All people do it; kids, grownups, grandparents, teachers, friends, all of us! Sometimes it’s hard to accept that the ones in authority over us can make mistakes too. As a child we wish that our mom was perfect all of the time and never made a mistake. We’re okay messing up but we’d rather our parents never did. Unfortunately, this is just not the way it is. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. We all need Jesus to forgive us. We all need to forgive one another. Sometimes this means that the child will need to forgive their parents for their mistake too. Let’s remember to follow Jesus’ example. Even though we sin, Jesus forgives us. Even though we make mistakes, Jesus keeps on loving us. As children, we are called to keep on loving and respecting our parents, even when they make mistakes.
Activity
Happy Mother’s Day! Use a blank piece of paper to make a card, decorate it, and write how much you love and appreciate your mother or guardian.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Help me to respect my mother and father even when it is difficult. In Jesus’ name, Amen
5/1/22
Cereal: Cheerios
Unit Song youtu.be/dCThVdyNCr8
BOTTOM LINE: Jesus is for everyone.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that God wants us to share Jesus with everybody.
KEY PASSAGE: John 4:1-26, Jesus and the Samaritan Woman Just like Jesus stopped to talk to the Samaritan Woman, who no Jew would have talked to. Jesus was showing He was for everyone. Everybody eats cheerios. In fact, for many babies, it's one of the first solid foods that they eat. Kids will learn that the good news of Jesus is for everyone.
Lesson Video youtu.be/Op-iGmvFKhw
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Read John 4:1-26
Whom did Jesus meet at the well?
What did Jesus ask the woman to give him?
What kind of water did Jesus offer the woman?
How do we know that Jesus died for everyone?
What are some things we can do to share the good news of Jesus?
MEMORY VERSE: “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” -Psalm 34:8 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/OP3UAZaFyJU
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED:
Cheerios, Raisin Bran, Rice Krispies
If you were watching a toddler, and the toddler wanted a snack, which one of these cereals would you give him?
How about some Rice Krispies? It’s a good kids cereal. It’s healthy. But Rice Krispies are really small, too small for a toddler to get a grip on and put it in his mouth.
What about Raisin Bran? It’s larger than Rice Krispies, but the raisins might be a problem for a baby learning to chew and swallow.
What about Cheerios? It’s a nice size. It’s healthy. And no problem bits for the baby. In fact, I can’t think of a better match than Cheerios for toddlers!
Cheerios aren’t just for babies of course. Kids eat them. Teenagers, young adults, even older adults. Cheerios are a food that stick with you your whole life. God sent Jesus to be the Savior of the whole world. Jesus died for everyone, young and old. Cheerios may save your heart, but Jesus can do more. He can forgive your sins and give you eternal life. The good news of Jesus is for everyone: your family, your friends, your neighbors, the whole world. Let’s thank God for sending Jesus, and let’s remember to share that good news with others!
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Thank you for Jesus, and thank you for your love. Help us to share that good news with everyone we meet. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Cereal: Cheerios
Unit Song youtu.be/dCThVdyNCr8
BOTTOM LINE: Jesus is for everyone.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that God wants us to share Jesus with everybody.
KEY PASSAGE: John 4:1-26, Jesus and the Samaritan Woman Just like Jesus stopped to talk to the Samaritan Woman, who no Jew would have talked to. Jesus was showing He was for everyone. Everybody eats cheerios. In fact, for many babies, it's one of the first solid foods that they eat. Kids will learn that the good news of Jesus is for everyone.
Lesson Video youtu.be/Op-iGmvFKhw
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Read John 4:1-26
Whom did Jesus meet at the well?
What did Jesus ask the woman to give him?
What kind of water did Jesus offer the woman?
How do we know that Jesus died for everyone?
What are some things we can do to share the good news of Jesus?
MEMORY VERSE: “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” -Psalm 34:8 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/OP3UAZaFyJU
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED:
Cheerios, Raisin Bran, Rice Krispies
If you were watching a toddler, and the toddler wanted a snack, which one of these cereals would you give him?
How about some Rice Krispies? It’s a good kids cereal. It’s healthy. But Rice Krispies are really small, too small for a toddler to get a grip on and put it in his mouth.
What about Raisin Bran? It’s larger than Rice Krispies, but the raisins might be a problem for a baby learning to chew and swallow.
What about Cheerios? It’s a nice size. It’s healthy. And no problem bits for the baby. In fact, I can’t think of a better match than Cheerios for toddlers!
Cheerios aren’t just for babies of course. Kids eat them. Teenagers, young adults, even older adults. Cheerios are a food that stick with you your whole life. God sent Jesus to be the Savior of the whole world. Jesus died for everyone, young and old. Cheerios may save your heart, but Jesus can do more. He can forgive your sins and give you eternal life. The good news of Jesus is for everyone: your family, your friends, your neighbors, the whole world. Let’s thank God for sending Jesus, and let’s remember to share that good news with others!
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Thank you for Jesus, and thank you for your love. Help us to share that good news with everyone we meet. In Jesus’ name, Amen
4/24/22
Faith Is Meant to Be Shared
Unit Song youtu.be/ZIREaGBN4Jw
BOTTOM LINE: God wants our faith to overflow so we share it with others.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will pray for a friend and tell them about Jesus this week.
KEY PASSAGE: Matthew 28:16-20, The Great Commission
Kids will learn that once we realize how great having a relationship with Jesus is, the best thing we can do is share it with our friends so they can have faith in Jesus too. Jesus loves us very much and wants to give us a full and faith-filled life.
Lesson Video youtu.be/6I-e6yls4O0
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Read Matthew 28:16-20
Who was with Jesus when he gave the Great Commission?
What is the Great Commission?
Why did Jesus ask us to share the gospel with other people?
Why do other people need to know Jesus?
Is there a friend you want to pray for and share Jesus with this week?
MEMORY VERSE: “Faith is being sure of what we hope for. It is being sure of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 (NIrV
youtu.be/MhBiRymi438
Object Lesson
NEEDED:
A clean 20-ounce plastic soda bottle
1/2 cup 20-volume hydrogen peroxide liquid (20-volume is a 6% solution)
1 packet of dry yeast
3 tablespoons of warm water
Liquid dish washing soap
Food coloring
A small cup
Safety goggles
Special Notes: Hydrogen peroxide can irritate skin and eyes. Have an adult handle this material, preferably using safety goggles. The foam will overflow from the bottle, so be sure to do this experiment on a washable surface, or place the bottle on a tray.
Directions:
Add 8 drops of food coloring to the bottle.
Add 1 tablespoon of liquid dish soap to the bottle and swish the bottle around a bit to mix.
In a separate small cup, combine the yeast with 3 tablespoons of warm water and stir for 30 seconds. When all is prepared, pour the yeast mixture into the bottle. STAND BACK! And let the fun begin!
To see a video of this experiment, you can visit this website:
sciencebob.com/fantastic-foamy-fountain/
Application: When the chemicals react in this experiment, something amazing happens. The foam overflows, shooting out everywhere, because the bottle can no longer contain it.
When we have a truly hands-on faith, the same thing happens with us. God fills us with his Spirit, and his Spirit overflows from our hearts. We share the faith we have with other people in words and actions because we just can’t contain it!
God wants all of us to be so excited by our faith, we will share it with everyone. Let’s ask God to grow our faith so we can share it with everyone we meet!
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, Help us to share our faith in Jesus with a friend this week. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Faith Is Meant to Be Shared
Unit Song youtu.be/ZIREaGBN4Jw
BOTTOM LINE: God wants our faith to overflow so we share it with others.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will pray for a friend and tell them about Jesus this week.
KEY PASSAGE: Matthew 28:16-20, The Great Commission
Kids will learn that once we realize how great having a relationship with Jesus is, the best thing we can do is share it with our friends so they can have faith in Jesus too. Jesus loves us very much and wants to give us a full and faith-filled life.
Lesson Video youtu.be/6I-e6yls4O0
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Read Matthew 28:16-20
Who was with Jesus when he gave the Great Commission?
What is the Great Commission?
Why did Jesus ask us to share the gospel with other people?
Why do other people need to know Jesus?
Is there a friend you want to pray for and share Jesus with this week?
MEMORY VERSE: “Faith is being sure of what we hope for. It is being sure of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 (NIrV
youtu.be/MhBiRymi438
Object Lesson
NEEDED:
A clean 20-ounce plastic soda bottle
1/2 cup 20-volume hydrogen peroxide liquid (20-volume is a 6% solution)
1 packet of dry yeast
3 tablespoons of warm water
Liquid dish washing soap
Food coloring
A small cup
Safety goggles
Special Notes: Hydrogen peroxide can irritate skin and eyes. Have an adult handle this material, preferably using safety goggles. The foam will overflow from the bottle, so be sure to do this experiment on a washable surface, or place the bottle on a tray.
Directions:
Add 8 drops of food coloring to the bottle.
Add 1 tablespoon of liquid dish soap to the bottle and swish the bottle around a bit to mix.
In a separate small cup, combine the yeast with 3 tablespoons of warm water and stir for 30 seconds. When all is prepared, pour the yeast mixture into the bottle. STAND BACK! And let the fun begin!
To see a video of this experiment, you can visit this website:
sciencebob.com/fantastic-foamy-fountain/
Application: When the chemicals react in this experiment, something amazing happens. The foam overflows, shooting out everywhere, because the bottle can no longer contain it.
When we have a truly hands-on faith, the same thing happens with us. God fills us with his Spirit, and his Spirit overflows from our hearts. We share the faith we have with other people in words and actions because we just can’t contain it!
God wants all of us to be so excited by our faith, we will share it with everyone. Let’s ask God to grow our faith so we can share it with everyone we meet!
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, Help us to share our faith in Jesus with a friend this week. In Jesus’ name, Amen
4/17/22
New Egg
UNIT SONG: youtu.be/Ts3iW54ICGo
BOTTOM LINE: Because Jesus rose from the grave we can have a new life, now and forever.
OBJECTIVE: - For kids to learn what the resurrection means for the whole world.
KEY PASSAGE: John 20:1-18. The women find the empty tomb, and Jesus reveals himself to Mary Magdalene. At Easter time, we hard boil eggs and dye them, creating colorful new creations to share and enjoy during the season. The dying of Easter eggs parallels not only the death of Jesus, but our transformation when we accept Christ. And just as the eggs come out of the dye bright and colorful, we can become a new creation.
Lesson Video youtu.be/rTzfAcJkQRA
MEMORY VERSE: “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.’” - John 11:25 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/WkRnXSsmv9A
Read
John 20:1-10
When did the Marys go to the tomb?
What did they find when they got there?
What do you think Peter, John, and Mary thought after they saw the empty tomb?
Read John 20:11-18
Who came to see Mary in the garden?
How does Jesus give us a new life?
Craft Activity
A New Egg! Decorate and color your own new egg to help you remember that Jesus can make our lives new, like an Easter egg.
Object Lesson youtu.be/ektlZtJ0gPs
A SIMPLE PRAYER Dear God, Thank you for sending Jesus to die for us. Thank you that he rose again to give us new life. We remember you today and always, and we thank you for your amazing love. In Jesus’ name, Amen
4/10/22
All Hail the King!
BOTTOM LINE: Celebrate Jesus the King.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that we celebrate Jesus as King and Savior.
MEMORY VERSE: “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.’” - John 11:25 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/WkRnXSsmv9A
Song Jumping up and Down youtu.be/O2u_w5rcFqY
KEY PASSAGE: Luke 19:28-44, The Triumphal Entry
When Jesus rode into Jerusalem for the last time, the people came out to celebrate. They celebrated Him as the king and as being sent from God. Hard to believe that less than a week later, those same people would reject Him.
Lesson Video youtu.be/rYZMhaRepJk
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Read Luke 19:28-44
What city was Jesus preparing to visit?
How did Jesus arrive in town?
What did the people do to greet Him?
What sacrifices did Jesus make to become our king?
What things can we do during Lent to remind ourselves that Jesus came to be our king?
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED: A bag of candy
For people to observe Lent, one of the most common practices is to give something up that you normally enjoy. We give these things up as a sacrifice to help us remember the sacrifices Jesus made. Candy is one of the most common things people give up during Lent. For some there’s a practical reason - they want to consume fewer sweets and less calories. But let’s face it. Giving up candy is a BIG sacrifice for most of us!
No matter what we give up, our sacrifices are nothing next to Jesus. He gave up a crown of gold for a crown of thorns. He gave up the perfect world of Heaven to live in the imperfect world of Earth. He gave up the throne of Heaven to claim the throne of Earth.
The people were right to welcome Him as a king. Jesus was preparing to make the ultimate sacrifice so He could be the king and Savior of the world! Every time you think about the thing you’ve given up for Lent, remember what Jesus gave up. Remember that He gave it all so He could be your king. Let’s welcome Him into our hearts as we countdown to Easter.
Craft Activity
Have the kids make palm branches by tracing or drawing them on green construction paper and cutting them out.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Thank you for sending Jesus to be our King. In Jesus’ name, Amen
4/3/22
Broken Eggs
BOTTOM LINE: There’s no fixing a broken egg, but Jesus can fix a broken life!
UNIT SONG: youtu.be/Ts3iW54ICGo
OBJECTIVE: - For kids to learn to take their broken hearts and sin to Jesus.
MEMORY VERSE: “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.’” - John 11:25 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/WkRnXSsmv9A
KEY PASSAGE: Read Luke 22:54-62. No one was more broken than Peter after he denied Jesus. But in the end, Jesus forgave Peter. On the night Jesus was betrayed, Peter denied knowing Jesus three times in spite of Jesus warning him that he would do so. Peter was broken by his actions, and by the loss of Jesus. When Jesus came back to life, Peter learned that only Jesus can heal a broken life.
Lesson Video youtu.be/Ppb9bKX1r7k
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED:
A raw egg
A table
Begin by showing the egg to the kids. I brought an egg with me this morning. This isn’t a plastic egg, and it’s not a rotten egg. It’s a fresh, raw egg, straight from the fridge. What sort of things could we do with this egg? What things can we make? Take a number of answers from the kids. There’s a lot we can do with this fresh egg, isn’t there? From pasta to cake to breakfast, to - oops! Drop the egg on the table - hard enough to break it. Uh oh. We have a problem. The egg is not broken. The shell is cracked, and the white and yolk are mixing with the shell. How many of you want to use this egg in your cake or pancakes now? Once an egg’s broken, there’s little you can do except wipe it up and get a new one. There’s no way to fix a broken egg. Once it’s cracked, it’s never going to be whole again. Isn’t it good to know that that’s not true with us? We can be broken by sin and by circumstances. We can be shattered and spilled out worse than this egg. But we can never be too broken for Jesus to heal us. Jesus healed Peter. He forgave him, and he made him new. No matter how bad you mess up, no matter how broken you may become, God can heal and make you new as well. Thank God for his love. Thank God for his awesome healing power. Thank God that he is continually making us new!
DRAW IT!
Items needed:
Paper Crayons,
markers, or colored pencils
Give the kids paper and markers and have them draw their own version of the moment Peter heard the rooster crow. See who can come up with the most dramatic depiction of this powerful moment. Encourage the kids to take their work home and share it with their families.
A SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, Thank you for your amazing love. Please take the broken pieces in our lives and make them whole. We know that only you can make us new. Thank you for sending Jesus to pay for our sins. In Jesus’ name, Amen
All Hail the King!
BOTTOM LINE: Celebrate Jesus the King.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that we celebrate Jesus as King and Savior.
MEMORY VERSE: “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.’” - John 11:25 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/WkRnXSsmv9A
Song Jumping up and Down youtu.be/O2u_w5rcFqY
KEY PASSAGE: Luke 19:28-44, The Triumphal Entry
When Jesus rode into Jerusalem for the last time, the people came out to celebrate. They celebrated Him as the king and as being sent from God. Hard to believe that less than a week later, those same people would reject Him.
Lesson Video youtu.be/rYZMhaRepJk
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Read Luke 19:28-44
What city was Jesus preparing to visit?
How did Jesus arrive in town?
What did the people do to greet Him?
What sacrifices did Jesus make to become our king?
What things can we do during Lent to remind ourselves that Jesus came to be our king?
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED: A bag of candy
For people to observe Lent, one of the most common practices is to give something up that you normally enjoy. We give these things up as a sacrifice to help us remember the sacrifices Jesus made. Candy is one of the most common things people give up during Lent. For some there’s a practical reason - they want to consume fewer sweets and less calories. But let’s face it. Giving up candy is a BIG sacrifice for most of us!
No matter what we give up, our sacrifices are nothing next to Jesus. He gave up a crown of gold for a crown of thorns. He gave up the perfect world of Heaven to live in the imperfect world of Earth. He gave up the throne of Heaven to claim the throne of Earth.
The people were right to welcome Him as a king. Jesus was preparing to make the ultimate sacrifice so He could be the king and Savior of the world! Every time you think about the thing you’ve given up for Lent, remember what Jesus gave up. Remember that He gave it all so He could be your king. Let’s welcome Him into our hearts as we countdown to Easter.
Craft Activity
Have the kids make palm branches by tracing or drawing them on green construction paper and cutting them out.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Thank you for sending Jesus to be our King. In Jesus’ name, Amen
4/3/22
Broken Eggs
BOTTOM LINE: There’s no fixing a broken egg, but Jesus can fix a broken life!
UNIT SONG: youtu.be/Ts3iW54ICGo
OBJECTIVE: - For kids to learn to take their broken hearts and sin to Jesus.
MEMORY VERSE: “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.’” - John 11:25 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/WkRnXSsmv9A
KEY PASSAGE: Read Luke 22:54-62. No one was more broken than Peter after he denied Jesus. But in the end, Jesus forgave Peter. On the night Jesus was betrayed, Peter denied knowing Jesus three times in spite of Jesus warning him that he would do so. Peter was broken by his actions, and by the loss of Jesus. When Jesus came back to life, Peter learned that only Jesus can heal a broken life.
Lesson Video youtu.be/Ppb9bKX1r7k
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED:
A raw egg
A table
Begin by showing the egg to the kids. I brought an egg with me this morning. This isn’t a plastic egg, and it’s not a rotten egg. It’s a fresh, raw egg, straight from the fridge. What sort of things could we do with this egg? What things can we make? Take a number of answers from the kids. There’s a lot we can do with this fresh egg, isn’t there? From pasta to cake to breakfast, to - oops! Drop the egg on the table - hard enough to break it. Uh oh. We have a problem. The egg is not broken. The shell is cracked, and the white and yolk are mixing with the shell. How many of you want to use this egg in your cake or pancakes now? Once an egg’s broken, there’s little you can do except wipe it up and get a new one. There’s no way to fix a broken egg. Once it’s cracked, it’s never going to be whole again. Isn’t it good to know that that’s not true with us? We can be broken by sin and by circumstances. We can be shattered and spilled out worse than this egg. But we can never be too broken for Jesus to heal us. Jesus healed Peter. He forgave him, and he made him new. No matter how bad you mess up, no matter how broken you may become, God can heal and make you new as well. Thank God for his love. Thank God for his awesome healing power. Thank God that he is continually making us new!
DRAW IT!
Items needed:
Paper Crayons,
markers, or colored pencils
Give the kids paper and markers and have them draw their own version of the moment Peter heard the rooster crow. See who can come up with the most dramatic depiction of this powerful moment. Encourage the kids to take their work home and share it with their families.
A SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, Thank you for your amazing love. Please take the broken pieces in our lives and make them whole. We know that only you can make us new. Thank you for sending Jesus to pay for our sins. In Jesus’ name, Amen
3/26/22
Rotten Eggs
BOTTOM LINE: It’s not enough to know about Jesus. Accept him for who he is, your Savior.
UNIT SONG: youtu.be/Ts3iW54ICGo
OBJECTIVE: - For kids to recognize that it’s possible to know a lot about Jesus, and still make rotten choices.
MEMORY VERSE: “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.’” - John 11:25 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/WkRnXSsmv9A
KEY PASSAGE: Matthew 26:47-50. Judas’ story reminds us that just knowing about Jesus, won’t save us from rotten choices, we have to accept him as our Savior.
Have you ever peeled a hard boiled egg, only to discover it was rotten on the inside? In a sense, Judas was a rotten egg. Judas knew a lot about Jesus and spent a lot of time with him but, instead of accepting Jesus as he was, Judas turned against Jesus and made several bad decisions.
Lesson Video youtu.be/0NTl0g6uk0w
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED:
A plastic cup
A gallon of expired milk*
*You can sub another expired drink or food product in place of the milk. Or you can pretend your non-expired milk is actually expired.
How many of you like milk? Does a glass of milk sound good to anyone right now? In most homes, milk is a necessity. It’s great in cereal, and it’s great with cookies. Who would like a drink? Choose a kid and bring them up. Hand them the cup. I’ll pour you a drink, but first, you need to know something - this milk is a little expired. Actually, it expired on ______. So this milk has probably gone bad. It may smell bad. It may taste bad. And it may make you sick. You still want some? Nobody wants expired milk. Nobody wants rotten eggs either. Sometimes it’s hard to know if that egg or that milk is expired by looking at it, but open it up - and you’ll KNOW by the smell if it’s rotten. Judas looked like one of the gang. He followed Jesus and he witnessed the miracles. He was there for three years witnessing the Messiah in action. And yet it was Judas, one of the closest twelve, who betrayed Jesus. Judas was rotten because even though he spent a lot of time with Jesus, he never accepted him as his savior. We will always be rotten, too, even if we go to church, or have Christian parents, if we don’t accept Jesus as our Savior. Jesus came to give us what we need - forgiveness from our sins. He’s the only one who can forgive us for being rotten and make us into a new, not-rotten person. Don’t let your faith turn rotten. Remember you are a sinner, saved by grace, and thank God for the gift of salvation.
CRAFT
Put a coin under a piece of foil and rub over it with a stick. Make 30 coins and cut them out.
A SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Thank you for loving us, in spite of our sins. Please forgive us when we fail you and when we are rotten. Help us to always remember what you did on the cross. In Jesus’ name, Amen
3/20/22
Plastic Eggs
BOTTOM LINE: We need to love others, without condition, and welcome them in Jesus’ name.
UNIT SONG: youtu.be/Ts3iW54ICGo
OBJECTIVE: - For kids to understand it’s not enough to know about God. We need to love others the way Jesus did.
MEMORY VERSE: “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.’” - John 11:25 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/WkRnXSsmv9A
KEY PASSAGE: Matthew 26:3-5, 57-68. Kids will hear the story of Jesus’ trial led by Caiaphas, a religious man who knew God’s law but didn’t have God in his heart.
Plastic eggs are lovely and come in all colors, but they’re empty inside. Caiaphas looked like a holy man on the outside, but like a plastic egg, he was empty inside. We need to make sure we don’t fall into the same trap as Caiaphas. We need to love others without condition and welcome them in Jesus’ name.
Lesson Video youtu.be/14LIVRz6D3A
OBJECT LESSON:
ITEM NEEDED:
A hollow chocolate bunny
How many of you are looking forward to one of these in a few weeks? I don’t know anybody who doesn’t love chocolate bunnies. The only question is, will you get a solid bunny... Break the bunny open. Or a hollow one? Solid bunnies are heavy, jammed full of chocolate. Hollow bunnies look bigger and grander, but they’re empty inside. They’re just a thin chocolate shell around a big empty space with nothing inside. Kinda sad, isn’t it? Caiaphas and the Pharisees were a lot like a hollow bunny. They looked good and religious on the outside, but they were empty inside. They cared more about the law than about God, and they failed to recognize the Son of God when they met him. As Christians we need to be careful we don’t fall into the same trap. We need to love others the way Jesus did - as they are, where they are. It’s not up to us to clean people up and bring them to Jesus. It’s up to us to love them and bring them to Jesus. Period. This is a great time of year to invite your friends to church. Pray about it, and if God puts someone on your heart, invite him to Easter Sunday. Bring them as they are, and welcome them the same way Jesus did, with open arms.
Craft
We made resurrection buns. They are empty when they get done. God does not want us to be empty but be filled with Jesus.
Here is the recipe:
RESURRECTION ROLLS RECIPEResurrection Rolls RecipeINGREDIENTS
Here's the link: lilluna.com/wprm_print/recipe/147227
Dear God, Thank you for loving us enough to die for us. Forgive us for the times we forget our salvation and judge others. Give us open hearts this Easter season, and give us the courage to invite a friend to hear the story of your resurrection.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
Rotten Eggs
BOTTOM LINE: It’s not enough to know about Jesus. Accept him for who he is, your Savior.
UNIT SONG: youtu.be/Ts3iW54ICGo
OBJECTIVE: - For kids to recognize that it’s possible to know a lot about Jesus, and still make rotten choices.
MEMORY VERSE: “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.’” - John 11:25 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/WkRnXSsmv9A
KEY PASSAGE: Matthew 26:47-50. Judas’ story reminds us that just knowing about Jesus, won’t save us from rotten choices, we have to accept him as our Savior.
Have you ever peeled a hard boiled egg, only to discover it was rotten on the inside? In a sense, Judas was a rotten egg. Judas knew a lot about Jesus and spent a lot of time with him but, instead of accepting Jesus as he was, Judas turned against Jesus and made several bad decisions.
Lesson Video youtu.be/0NTl0g6uk0w
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED:
A plastic cup
A gallon of expired milk*
*You can sub another expired drink or food product in place of the milk. Or you can pretend your non-expired milk is actually expired.
How many of you like milk? Does a glass of milk sound good to anyone right now? In most homes, milk is a necessity. It’s great in cereal, and it’s great with cookies. Who would like a drink? Choose a kid and bring them up. Hand them the cup. I’ll pour you a drink, but first, you need to know something - this milk is a little expired. Actually, it expired on ______. So this milk has probably gone bad. It may smell bad. It may taste bad. And it may make you sick. You still want some? Nobody wants expired milk. Nobody wants rotten eggs either. Sometimes it’s hard to know if that egg or that milk is expired by looking at it, but open it up - and you’ll KNOW by the smell if it’s rotten. Judas looked like one of the gang. He followed Jesus and he witnessed the miracles. He was there for three years witnessing the Messiah in action. And yet it was Judas, one of the closest twelve, who betrayed Jesus. Judas was rotten because even though he spent a lot of time with Jesus, he never accepted him as his savior. We will always be rotten, too, even if we go to church, or have Christian parents, if we don’t accept Jesus as our Savior. Jesus came to give us what we need - forgiveness from our sins. He’s the only one who can forgive us for being rotten and make us into a new, not-rotten person. Don’t let your faith turn rotten. Remember you are a sinner, saved by grace, and thank God for the gift of salvation.
CRAFT
Put a coin under a piece of foil and rub over it with a stick. Make 30 coins and cut them out.
A SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Thank you for loving us, in spite of our sins. Please forgive us when we fail you and when we are rotten. Help us to always remember what you did on the cross. In Jesus’ name, Amen
3/20/22
Plastic Eggs
BOTTOM LINE: We need to love others, without condition, and welcome them in Jesus’ name.
UNIT SONG: youtu.be/Ts3iW54ICGo
OBJECTIVE: - For kids to understand it’s not enough to know about God. We need to love others the way Jesus did.
MEMORY VERSE: “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.’” - John 11:25 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/WkRnXSsmv9A
KEY PASSAGE: Matthew 26:3-5, 57-68. Kids will hear the story of Jesus’ trial led by Caiaphas, a religious man who knew God’s law but didn’t have God in his heart.
Plastic eggs are lovely and come in all colors, but they’re empty inside. Caiaphas looked like a holy man on the outside, but like a plastic egg, he was empty inside. We need to make sure we don’t fall into the same trap as Caiaphas. We need to love others without condition and welcome them in Jesus’ name.
Lesson Video youtu.be/14LIVRz6D3A
OBJECT LESSON:
ITEM NEEDED:
A hollow chocolate bunny
How many of you are looking forward to one of these in a few weeks? I don’t know anybody who doesn’t love chocolate bunnies. The only question is, will you get a solid bunny... Break the bunny open. Or a hollow one? Solid bunnies are heavy, jammed full of chocolate. Hollow bunnies look bigger and grander, but they’re empty inside. They’re just a thin chocolate shell around a big empty space with nothing inside. Kinda sad, isn’t it? Caiaphas and the Pharisees were a lot like a hollow bunny. They looked good and religious on the outside, but they were empty inside. They cared more about the law than about God, and they failed to recognize the Son of God when they met him. As Christians we need to be careful we don’t fall into the same trap. We need to love others the way Jesus did - as they are, where they are. It’s not up to us to clean people up and bring them to Jesus. It’s up to us to love them and bring them to Jesus. Period. This is a great time of year to invite your friends to church. Pray about it, and if God puts someone on your heart, invite him to Easter Sunday. Bring them as they are, and welcome them the same way Jesus did, with open arms.
Craft
We made resurrection buns. They are empty when they get done. God does not want us to be empty but be filled with Jesus.
Here is the recipe:
RESURRECTION ROLLS RECIPEResurrection Rolls RecipeINGREDIENTS
- 1 10 ounce can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 8 large marshmallows
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Preheat the oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with a parchment or silicone liner. Open the crescent roll package and separate the rolls into eight triangles.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cinnamon and sugar. Dip each of the marshmallows in the melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place a marshmallow in the middle of each dough triangle, then roll the dough tightly around the marshmallow, pinching to close all of the seams.
- Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Bake 10-14 minutes, or until golden brown.
Here's the link: lilluna.com/wprm_print/recipe/147227
Dear God, Thank you for loving us enough to die for us. Forgive us for the times we forget our salvation and judge others. Give us open hearts this Easter season, and give us the courage to invite a friend to hear the story of your resurrection.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
3/13/22
Saint Patrick's Day
Bottom Line
Patrick was a missionary that was able to tell a lot of people in Ireland about Jesus and help them turn to Christ.
Objectives
Students will be able to explain the trinity using the shamrock, like Saint Patrick did.
Song youtu.be/GnUVjLJ6Kas
Key Passage
Matthew 28:19-20 The Great Commission
Lesson Video youtu.be/MqO0O8O8Gmk
Memory Verse
Matthew 28:19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/SLISGZhdrVM
Summary
Saint Patrick was kidnapped and taken to Ireland when he was 16 years old. After being told in a dream to go to the shore he was able to get a boat back to Wales where he was from. What got him through his time as a slave in Ireland was talking to God and his relationship with Jesus. After returning to Wales he studied to become a priest and returned to Ireland where he taught them about Jesus and about the trinity using the Shamrock.
Craft
Trinity Shamrock
totplay.blogspot.com/2014/03/w-is-for-wednesday-crafting-shamrock.html
Prayer
Dear God, Help us to remember to be like Saint Patrick and go and tell others about Jesus. Amen
Saint Patrick's Day
Bottom Line
Patrick was a missionary that was able to tell a lot of people in Ireland about Jesus and help them turn to Christ.
Objectives
Students will be able to explain the trinity using the shamrock, like Saint Patrick did.
Song youtu.be/GnUVjLJ6Kas
Key Passage
Matthew 28:19-20 The Great Commission
Lesson Video youtu.be/MqO0O8O8Gmk
Memory Verse
Matthew 28:19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/SLISGZhdrVM
Summary
Saint Patrick was kidnapped and taken to Ireland when he was 16 years old. After being told in a dream to go to the shore he was able to get a boat back to Wales where he was from. What got him through his time as a slave in Ireland was talking to God and his relationship with Jesus. After returning to Wales he studied to become a priest and returned to Ireland where he taught them about Jesus and about the trinity using the Shamrock.
Craft
Trinity Shamrock
totplay.blogspot.com/2014/03/w-is-for-wednesday-crafting-shamrock.html
Prayer
Dear God, Help us to remember to be like Saint Patrick and go and tell others about Jesus. Amen
2/27/22
SHARE ME
Unit Song youtu.be/t-29WLQ3trA
Bottom line. We can share Jesus with others by telling them who Jesus is, what he did, and how he has changed our life.
Objectives.
For students to:
-Discover the story of Pentecost
-Articulate their faith journeys
-Identify someone they need to share their story with
Key Passage
Matthew 28:16-20
Jesus left the job of sharing the gospel to us. There’s no better way to share the good news than one on one, person to person. We can share Jesus with others by telling them who Jesus is, what he did, and how he has changed our life.
Lesson Video youtu.be/JbzIEYALSpY
Douglas Talks Videoyoutu.be/-Nm5jTAUPxg
Memory Verse. -Luke 10:27
"He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’[a]; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself."
Memory Verse Video youtu.be/K3QgkRdNPvI
Object Lesson Video youtu.be/tc9jqX-wvbI
Craft
Items needed:
Red and pink construction paper
Scissors Markers
Have the kids cut out Valentine hearts from the construction paper.
With the markers, have them write the three points from the lesson on their heart.
On one side, have them answer these questions:
1. Who is Jesus? (He is God’s Son)
2. What did Jesus do? (He died for our sins.)
On the other side, have the kids answer this question for themselves:
How has Jesus changed my life? Talk through this with the kids, and help them to compose an answer they can share when sharing Jesus with others.
Dear God, Thank you for sending your son to die for our sins. Give us the courage to share Jesus with others, and give us the words to say when we do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
2/19/22
FEED ME
Unit Song youtu.be/t-29WLQ3trA
Bottom line.
If we are truly followers of Christ, we will go out and serve the needy in His name.
Objectives.
For students to:
-Discover the parable of the sheep and the goats
-Discover areas to serve the poor and needy
-Plan a group service project
Key Passage. Matthew 25:31-46
Jesus said that if we do not love the needy, we do not love him. There are people in our world and our community who need food, shelter, clothing, and the gospel. Jesus is counting on us to step out of our comfort zones and reach out to those people. It’s not enough to talk about it. We need to go and serve!
Lesson video youtu.be/iWSkdx-XwWY
Questions
Break the ice.
1. Did you and your family do any special giving during Christmas last year?
2. Have any of you ever been on any mission trips or service projects?
3. What fears or worries did you have when you went out to serve on that trip/project?
4. Were you able to overcome those fears once you got there? How so? You may not have kids who have served on a mission or service project. Be prepared with a story of your own - if you have one. And be honest about the concerns and fears you might have had.
SAY: There are many excuses for not going out and serving the Lord on the mission field. People are afraid of language barriers. They’re afraid of being persecuted. Some are even afraid of the food they might have to eat on a mission trip. But when it comes to serving the needy, Jesus wants no excuses.
Study the story. Read Matthew 25:31-46
5. Who are the “sheep” in this parable?
6. Who are the “goats” in this story?
7. What does Jesus say that the sheep did for him?
8. Why do you think Jesus tells the people listening to the story that these things were done for him, and not just people in need?
9. What happens to the goats in this story?
SAY: Jesus is very serious when he tells us to go out and serve others. He’s so serious that he says if we do not love the needy, we do not love Jesus.
10. How can Jesus say we do not love him if we do not love the needy?
SAY: Jesus left his throne in Heaven to walk among us. He died to save us from our sins - something we could never do for ourselves. Because Jesus helped us when we could not help ourselves, he wants us to do the same. It’s not enough to talk about it. We need to DO IT. Live it out.
11. What are some things we can give to serve the needy?
12. Do you know some of the service opportunities we have here at church? Spend some time discussing how you can serve as a group. Are your students excited about serving at a particular place? How would they really enjoy serving together?
SAY: There are people around the world and in our own community who need food, shelter, clothing, and the love of Jesus. We are his hands and feet in this world, and it’s up to us to do the work. Don’t just talk about it, and don’t stay on the sidelines. Ask God to give you an opportunity to serve, and then do it!
Memory Verse. -Luke 10:27
"He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’[a]; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself."
Memory Verse Video youtu.be/K3QgkRdNPvI
Object Lesson youtu.be/ubBFt4gINNc
Dear God, Thank you for sending Jesus to die for us. Please help us to see the opportunities around us to serve others, and give us willing hearts to take action. In Jesus’ name, Amen
2/13/22
U STINK
Unit Song youtu.be/t-29WLQ3trA
Bottom line. We cannot overcome evil with evil, but we can overcome evil with good.
Objectives. For students to: -Discover the story of Zacchaeus -Identify who their enemies are -Develop tools for loving their enemies.
Key Passages. -
Proverbs 25:21-22 -
Luke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus
We all have people who are cruel to us. We all have people who deserve to get a candy heart that reads “U Stink.” But God doesn’t want us to repay evil with evil. Just as Jesus loved us, he wants us to love those who are cruel to us. We cannot overcome evil with evil, but we can overcome evil with good.
Read Proverbs 25:21-22
www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+25%3A21-22&version=ESV
Lesson Video youtu.be/PtoBbvSIOmI
Questions:
Break the ice.
1. What’s the nicest gift that someone you love ever gave you?
2. What’s the nicest gift you ever gave to someone you love?
3. Have you ever given or received a nice gift to or from an enemy of yours?
SAY: When we think about enemies, we don’t think about Valentines, or gifts, or anything nice. We’d rather give them dead flowers and candy hearts that read, ‘U Stink!” But God wants us to take a different road with our enemies.
Study the story. Read Luke 19:1-10
4. Who was Zacchaeus?
5. Why did the people despise Zacchaeus?
SAY: Tax collectors were known for cheating the people out of their money. A man like Zacchaeus had few friends, and fewer people who actually loved him.
6. What did Jesus say when he went to Zacchaeus’ house?
7. What did the people say when Jesus went to see Zacchaeus?
8. What did Zacchaeus do as a result of Jesus’ visit?
9. Do you think that Zacchaeus ever would have changed if the people, or even Jesus, had only been cruel to him?
10. Does being cruel to a cruel person ever turn that cruel person into a good person? Why or why not?
Read Proverbs 25:21-22
11. What does Solomon say we should do to our enemies?
12. How is being kind like “heaping burning coals” on someone’s head?
13. Why do you think that love can succeed in changing people where evil can’t?
SAY: Can you think of someone in your life who is more an enemy than a friend? Is there a reason you know of why that person may act the way they do? Others may have mistreated them. They may be going through a hard time. They may be longing to be loved by others but don’t know how to express it. Whatever the reason, God’s command is clear, we are to respond to them in love. Live it out.
14. What are some ways we can be kind to our enemies at school?
15. How can we continue to be kind when our enemies continue to mistreat us?
SAY: Loving your enemies is not easy, but it is God’s way. Let’s ask for his help in learning to love others, even those who are cruel to us.
Memory Verse. -Luke 10:27
"He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’[a]; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself."
Memory Verse Video youtu.be/K3QgkRdNPvI
Object Lesson:
Fill a jar with water.
SAY: Imagine that the water is hatred and meaness and the egg is your enemy. Put the raw egg in the water.
SAY: Now when someone is mean to you you could be mean back or you could show kindness and show them about God’s love. Imagine that the salt is kindness and you put lots of kindness (salt) in the water. Watch what could happen. (The egg should float to the top.) We can lift our enemy up by showing them kindness and they can become a good person.
2nd Object Lesson
Items needed: A box of candy hearts Pass the candy hearts out to the kids. Go around the group and read some of the messages. Candy hearts are a great gift for someone you love, but what about an enemy? If you were to create candy hearts for enemies, what kind of messages would you write? Take a few suggestions from the kids. Those are some funny ideas, but you know what? That’s not the kind of message God wants us to send to our enemies. Believe it or not, the loving, kind messages on these hearts are what God prefers, even with our worst enemies. In Proverbs 25 Solomon says that by showing kindness to those who are cruel to us, we heap burning coals on their heads. That doesn’t mean we actually hurt them, but it does mean that showing love is more powerful than repaying evil with evil. Remember that just as others have hurt us, we have hurt God with our sins. But God showed us grace when he sent his son Jesus to die for our sins. If we want to be followers of Christ, we will give back kindness when other people are cruel to us. We will be kind not because our enemies deserve it, but because God first loved us when we didn’t deserve it.
Dear God, Thank you for forgiving us for our sins. Help us to remember that we have been forgiven and in return can be loving and forgiving to those who are cruel to us. In Jesus’ name, Amen
2/6/22
Unit Song youtu.be/t-29WLQ3trA
DRIVE ME CRA-Z
Bottom line. We need to love our families, even when they make us crazy.
Objectives For students to:
-Discover the story of Joseph
-Identify their families as a gift from God
-Develop tools to love their family
Key Passages.
-Genesis 37:17B-36
-Genesis 45:1-15
Joseph and his brothers.
No one knows you better than your family, and no one can drive you crazier than your family members. But families are a gift from God that we will have for life. Rather than focus on all the ways our families makes us crazy, we need to focus on the good things and be thankful for the gift of our families.
Lesson Video youtu.be/4w3-R9WCrbY
Discussion Questions
Break the ice.
1. Who is the one person in your family who drives you the craziest?
2. Tell me something that person has done recently that just made you go crazy?
3. Be honest: have you ever done anything to that loved one to make them crazy? What did you do?
SAY: There’s an old, old song that says, “You Always Hurt the One You Love.” As strange as it seems, the closer you are to someone, the more you can hurt them. That’s because the closer people are to one another, the more they know their faults, their weaknesses - and the more they can hurt that person.
Study the story.
Read Genesis 37:17B-36
4. Who was Joseph?
5. Why did Joseph’s brothers hate him so much?
6. What did the brothers decide to do with Joseph?
7. What did they do with him instead of killing him?
8. What did the brothers tell their father about Joseph when he “disappeared”?
SAY: I doubt if any of us have ever done anything as bad as Joseph’s brothers, but we’ve all treated our family members poorly at times.
9. Why do you think we lash out at our siblings and parents at times?
10. How does it make you feel when a family member does something to hurt you? Read Genesis 45:1-15
11. What happened to Joseph and his brothers?
12. What did Joseph do when he met his brothers again?
SAY: In spite of all that had happened to him because of their cruelty, Joseph forgave his brothers. Joseph knew that God had used his circumstances to put him in position to help his family, and he did not hesitate when he had the chance. He also understood one thing more: that a family is a gift from God, and not something to be taken for granted. He was so happy to have his family back! Live it out.
13. Think about that person who drives you crazy. Can you think of at least one good thing about that person?
14. What can you do today to tell that person that you love them and appreciate them?
SAY: Family can drive you crazier than any friend, but families are from God, and they are for life. Let’s be thankful for our families and ask God to help us be peace makers in our homes.
Memory Verse. -Luke 10:27
"He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’[a]; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself."
Memory Verse Video youtu.be/K3QgkRdNPvI
Craft
Valentine for Family Member
Items needed:
Markers
Construction paper
Scissors
Glue
Have the kids create a Valentine to take to a family member - mom, dad, brother, or sister. Encourage them to create one for a family member they may have recently had a problem with to try and bring kindness to a negative situation.
Dear God, Thank you for our families. Forgive us for the times when we get upset with them or drive them crazy, and help us to always honor our loved ones.
In Jesus’s name, Amen
1/30/22
Unit Song youtu.be/ZIREaGBN4Jw
FAITH CAN GROW WITH JESUS
BOTTOM LINE: The more we trust Jesus, the more our faith grows.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will pick an activity to do this week to grow their faith.
KEY PASSAGE: Matthew 13:1-23, The Parable of the Sower
Jesus used science to teach about faith when he told the parable about the sower. Kids will learn the more we trust Jesus, the stronger our faith will grow. Faith isn’t going to grow on its own. Commit yourself to God, and step back. God will make your faith grow big and tall!
Lesson video youtu.be/IZEO_Ls2ERs
MEMORY VERSE: “Faith is being sure of what we hope for. It is being sure of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 (NIrV
youtu.be/MhBiRymi438
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Read Matthew 13:1-23
What was the story Jesus told about faith?
Why did some of the seeds fail to grow?
What made the seed in the good soil different?
How can we help our faith to grow?
What is one thing you can do this week to make your faith grow?
CRAFT ACTIVITY
Each week the kids will perform the weekly science experiment themselves (if time allows) and be given a set of instructions so they can re-create the experiment at home.
Items needed:
An empty plastic soda or water bottle
1/2 cup of vinegar
A small balloon
Baking soda
A funnel
Directions: Pour the vinegar into the bottle. Stretch the balloon a few times to loosen it up. Insert the funnel into the balloon and fill it half way with baking soda. Very carefully, slip the open end of the balloon securely over the mouth of the bottle without letting any baking soda into the bottle. When you are all set, lift the balloon and release the baking soda into the bottle. Stand back and watch the balloon inflate all on its own!
To see a video of this experiment, you can visit this website:
sciencebob.com/build-a-fizz-inflator/
What does it mean? When we trust Jesus, our faith will grow!
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, Help us grow strong in our faith. In Jesus’ name, Amen
1/23/22
Unit Song youtu.be/ZIREaGBN4Jw
FAITH CAN GIVE US STRENGTH
BOTTOM LINE: God can help us do amazing things.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will think of one way they can keep their eyes on Jesus this week.
MEMORY VERSE: “Faith is being sure of what we hope for. It is being sure of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 (NIrV
youtu.be/MhBiRymi438
KEY PASSAGE: Matthew 14:22-36, Jesus Walks on Water
Peter’s faith allowed him to do the impossible and walk on water. Kids will learn that when we trust God, he can help us do things we didn’t think we could do. Don’t doubt the power of God to do great things in your life. Have faith! Believe that Jesus can do miracles through your hands, and you’ll be amazed what happens next.
Short Lesson Video youtu.be/bCIZlMtTpu8
Long Lesson Video youtu.be/29ei6zoM4eM
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Read Matthew 14:22-36
What happened when the disciples went out on the sea in their boat?
How did Jesus get to the boat?
What did Peter do that seems impossible?
What did Peter do that caused him to fall in the water?
What is one thing we can do this week to keep our eyes focused on Jesus?
Craft Activity
Each week the kids will perform the weekly science experiment themselves (if time allows) and be given a set of instructions so they can re-create the experiment at home.
Items needed:
A clear 1 liter plastic bottle
A ketchup pack from a fast food restaurant
Kosher Salt
Directions: Fill the bottle all the way to the top with water. Put the ketchup packet into the bottle. If the ketchup floats, you can skip to the next step. If not, add 3 tablespoons of the Kosher salt to the bottle. Close the bottle tightly and shake it to dissolve the salt. If the ketchup packet floats to the top, proceed to the last step. If not, keep adding salt until the ketchup packet floats to the top of the bottle. Once the ketchup packet is floating, top off the bottle with water and cap it tightly. Once the cap is on, squeeze the bottle. The ketchup packet will sink to the bottom when squeezed and then float back to the top when released - like magic!
To see more info on this experiment, you can visit this website: sciencebob.com/the-magic-ketchup-experiment/
What does it mean? Peter was able to walk on water when he kept his eyes on Jesus.
When we have faith in Jesus, he will enable us to do amazing things as well.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Give us the faith to do the impossible! In Jesus’ name, Amen
Unit Song youtu.be/ZIREaGBN4Jw
FAITH CAN GROW WITH JESUS
BOTTOM LINE: The more we trust Jesus, the more our faith grows.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will pick an activity to do this week to grow their faith.
KEY PASSAGE: Matthew 13:1-23, The Parable of the Sower
Jesus used science to teach about faith when he told the parable about the sower. Kids will learn the more we trust Jesus, the stronger our faith will grow. Faith isn’t going to grow on its own. Commit yourself to God, and step back. God will make your faith grow big and tall!
Lesson video youtu.be/IZEO_Ls2ERs
MEMORY VERSE: “Faith is being sure of what we hope for. It is being sure of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 (NIrV
youtu.be/MhBiRymi438
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Read Matthew 13:1-23
What was the story Jesus told about faith?
Why did some of the seeds fail to grow?
What made the seed in the good soil different?
How can we help our faith to grow?
What is one thing you can do this week to make your faith grow?
CRAFT ACTIVITY
Each week the kids will perform the weekly science experiment themselves (if time allows) and be given a set of instructions so they can re-create the experiment at home.
Items needed:
An empty plastic soda or water bottle
1/2 cup of vinegar
A small balloon
Baking soda
A funnel
Directions: Pour the vinegar into the bottle. Stretch the balloon a few times to loosen it up. Insert the funnel into the balloon and fill it half way with baking soda. Very carefully, slip the open end of the balloon securely over the mouth of the bottle without letting any baking soda into the bottle. When you are all set, lift the balloon and release the baking soda into the bottle. Stand back and watch the balloon inflate all on its own!
To see a video of this experiment, you can visit this website:
sciencebob.com/build-a-fizz-inflator/
What does it mean? When we trust Jesus, our faith will grow!
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, Help us grow strong in our faith. In Jesus’ name, Amen
1/23/22
Unit Song youtu.be/ZIREaGBN4Jw
FAITH CAN GIVE US STRENGTH
BOTTOM LINE: God can help us do amazing things.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will think of one way they can keep their eyes on Jesus this week.
MEMORY VERSE: “Faith is being sure of what we hope for. It is being sure of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 (NIrV
youtu.be/MhBiRymi438
KEY PASSAGE: Matthew 14:22-36, Jesus Walks on Water
Peter’s faith allowed him to do the impossible and walk on water. Kids will learn that when we trust God, he can help us do things we didn’t think we could do. Don’t doubt the power of God to do great things in your life. Have faith! Believe that Jesus can do miracles through your hands, and you’ll be amazed what happens next.
Short Lesson Video youtu.be/bCIZlMtTpu8
Long Lesson Video youtu.be/29ei6zoM4eM
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Read Matthew 14:22-36
What happened when the disciples went out on the sea in their boat?
How did Jesus get to the boat?
What did Peter do that seems impossible?
What did Peter do that caused him to fall in the water?
What is one thing we can do this week to keep our eyes focused on Jesus?
Craft Activity
Each week the kids will perform the weekly science experiment themselves (if time allows) and be given a set of instructions so they can re-create the experiment at home.
Items needed:
A clear 1 liter plastic bottle
A ketchup pack from a fast food restaurant
Kosher Salt
Directions: Fill the bottle all the way to the top with water. Put the ketchup packet into the bottle. If the ketchup floats, you can skip to the next step. If not, add 3 tablespoons of the Kosher salt to the bottle. Close the bottle tightly and shake it to dissolve the salt. If the ketchup packet floats to the top, proceed to the last step. If not, keep adding salt until the ketchup packet floats to the top of the bottle. Once the ketchup packet is floating, top off the bottle with water and cap it tightly. Once the cap is on, squeeze the bottle. The ketchup packet will sink to the bottom when squeezed and then float back to the top when released - like magic!
To see more info on this experiment, you can visit this website: sciencebob.com/the-magic-ketchup-experiment/
What does it mean? Peter was able to walk on water when he kept his eyes on Jesus.
When we have faith in Jesus, he will enable us to do amazing things as well.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Give us the faith to do the impossible! In Jesus’ name, Amen
1/16/22
Unit Song youtu.be/ZIREaGBN4Jw
FAITH IN GOD IS A WISE CHOICE
BOTTOM LINE: God wants us to put our faith in him.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will give something that is on their mind to God in prayer.
MEMORY VERSE: “Faith is being sure of what we hope for. It is being sure of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 (NIrV
youtu.be/MhBiRymi438
KEY PASSAGE: Luke 8:22-25, Jesus Calms the Storm
Through many miracles, and a few storms, the disciples learned to put their faith in Jesus. Kids will learn that putting our faith and trust in Jesus is a wise choice because the Bible shows us that God is more powerful than anything.
Storms are scary. Storms are unpredictable. But we don’t have to be afraid of the storms that rock our lives. Have the wisdom to know when to hand your problems to Jesus. Have faith that Jesus will take care of you, no matter how bad the storm!
Lesson Video youtu.be/uYLHqdSO9OY
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Read Luke 8:22-25
Where were the disciples when the storm came?
What were they afraid was going to happen?
What did Jesus do when he woke up?
What did the disciples think when Jesus calmed the storm?
Is there a storm in your life you want to pray about with Jesus?
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED:
Colored water
A clear jar or glass
Shaving cream
An eyedropper
Directions: Fill the glass with water. Put some colored water into two small glasses. Squirt shaving cream on top of the clear water. This will be the “rain cloud” in our experiment. Using the eyedropper, start adding drops of the colored water to the top of the cloud, but not too quickly. When clouds get too heavy with water, that’s when it begins to rain. Watch for the “cloud” to get heavy and rain to begin falling!
As an alternative experiment you can also try to create a tornado in a bottle as shown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LfZFGcGc_I
Application: Storms can be scary things! When the wind and the rain come hard and fast, it can be frightening. Fortunately, we have a God who is more powerful than any storm. When life gets stormy, we can trust Jesus to watch out for us. Have faith in Jesus, because Jesus is mightier than any storm.
Rain in a bottle Video www.sciencefun.org/kidszone/experiments/storm-in-a-glass/
CLOSE WITH A SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, Thank you for being a God we can believe in. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Unit Song youtu.be/ZIREaGBN4Jw
FAITH IN GOD IS A WISE CHOICE
BOTTOM LINE: God wants us to put our faith in him.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will give something that is on their mind to God in prayer.
MEMORY VERSE: “Faith is being sure of what we hope for. It is being sure of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 (NIrV
youtu.be/MhBiRymi438
KEY PASSAGE: Luke 8:22-25, Jesus Calms the Storm
Through many miracles, and a few storms, the disciples learned to put their faith in Jesus. Kids will learn that putting our faith and trust in Jesus is a wise choice because the Bible shows us that God is more powerful than anything.
Storms are scary. Storms are unpredictable. But we don’t have to be afraid of the storms that rock our lives. Have the wisdom to know when to hand your problems to Jesus. Have faith that Jesus will take care of you, no matter how bad the storm!
Lesson Video youtu.be/uYLHqdSO9OY
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Read Luke 8:22-25
Where were the disciples when the storm came?
What were they afraid was going to happen?
What did Jesus do when he woke up?
What did the disciples think when Jesus calmed the storm?
Is there a storm in your life you want to pray about with Jesus?
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED:
Colored water
A clear jar or glass
Shaving cream
An eyedropper
Directions: Fill the glass with water. Put some colored water into two small glasses. Squirt shaving cream on top of the clear water. This will be the “rain cloud” in our experiment. Using the eyedropper, start adding drops of the colored water to the top of the cloud, but not too quickly. When clouds get too heavy with water, that’s when it begins to rain. Watch for the “cloud” to get heavy and rain to begin falling!
As an alternative experiment you can also try to create a tornado in a bottle as shown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LfZFGcGc_I
Application: Storms can be scary things! When the wind and the rain come hard and fast, it can be frightening. Fortunately, we have a God who is more powerful than any storm. When life gets stormy, we can trust Jesus to watch out for us. Have faith in Jesus, because Jesus is mightier than any storm.
Rain in a bottle Video www.sciencefun.org/kidszone/experiments/storm-in-a-glass/
CLOSE WITH A SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, Thank you for being a God we can believe in. In Jesus’ name, Amen
1/9/22
Unit Song youtu.be/ZIREaGBN4Jw
FAITH BEGINS WHEN WE BELIEVE IN JESUS
BOTTOM LINE: God wants us to follow Jesus and trust His Word.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that Jesus wants them to follow him.
MEMORY VERSE: “Faith is being sure of what we hope for. It is being sure of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 (NIrV
youtu.be/MhBiRymi438
KEY PASSAGE: Matthew 4:18-22, Jesus Calls the First Disciples
Jesus called four fishermen to be his first disciples. They had no idea they had taken their first steps on an amazing life adventure. The life of faith begins when we make the decision to trust that what Jesus says is true.
Lesson video youtu.be/cFW4dmcfhC4
Jesus didn’t call twelve religious leaders to be his disciples. He started with four fishermen. He picked men that would never have been chosen to teach or preach in the church at that time. Yet these men trusted Jesus so much, they took the gospel around the world. Everyone who believes in Jesus can have a hands-on faith. Everyone can love and serve and teach in the name of Jesus. All we need is a heart willing to trust Jesus and do what he has called us to do.
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED: A piece of flat styrofoam (from a take out box) or non-corrugated cardboard we used styrofoam plates
A toothpick
A large tray or tub with water
Dish soap Instructions: Cut the styrofoam or cardboard into a boat-like shape, with a triangular notch cut in the back. Make the boat about 2 inches long. Using the toothpick, apply dish soap to the notch in back of the boat, covering all sides of the triangle. Set the boat in the water, and watch the boat take off!
Note: to re-create the experiment with a new boat, you will need to dump the now soapy water and start again with fresh water.
To see a video of this experiment, you can visit this website:
sciencebob.com/build-a-soap-powered-model-boat/
Application: Soap is a surfactant - that’s a science word that means a substance that breaks down the surface tension of the water. The reaction of the soap and the water causes just enough disturbance to propel the boat on a journey through the tub. God wants all of us to take a journey with Jesus. That journey begins when we make the choice to follow and trust Jesus. Just as Peter, James, John, and Andrew left everything behind to follow Jesus, God wants us to give Jesus our heart. A life-long adventure awaits anyone who is willing to trust in Jesus. Are you ready to begin your journey today?
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Thank you for calling us to be your disciples. In Jesus’ name, Amen
1/2/22
Song Video youtu.be/7Hx65UfIGn4
BOTTOM LINE: Jesus, the greatest gift ever given.
MEMORY VERSE:
“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.” Luke 1:68 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/154jf2qrNo8
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn Jesus is God’s gift to the world.
KEY PASSAGE: Luke 2:41-52; Jesus Does the Work of His Father
When Jesus was twelve years old, He was traveling with His family to Jerusalem. When they left to go home, Jesus stayed behind, without Mary and Joseph’s knowledge. They found Him in the temple, doing the work of His Father.
Lesson Video youtu.be/ho_3gvIWzbw
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Read Luke 2:41-52
Why was Mary, Joseph, Jesus, and their family traveling to Jerusalem?
What happened when Mary and Joseph realized that Jesus wasn’t with them?
Why do you think it took Mary and Joseph 3 days to find Jesus?
Why were the temple leaders impressed with Jesus?
What did Jesus say to Mary and Joseph when they found Him?
OBJECT LESSON OR KIDS SERMON
ITEMS NEEDED:
Sandwich or freezer baggie filled most of the way full with water
Several sharpened pencils
Show the bag filled with water so everyone sees that it’s just a regular bag, no tricks. Take one sharpened pencil at a time and push it through the bag to where the pencil goes through the front and back of the bag. Don’t pull the pencils out because that would be a wet mess. Following God’s plan for our lives might not make sense to others. Some people may not understand why we go to church, why we pray, or why we read our Bible. Sometimes people think that if it doesn’t make sense, then it’s not true. When we look at the pencils through this bag of water, it doesn’t make sense to some. Does that mean it didn’t happen? No. This wasn’t an illusion. You saw the pencils actually go through the bag. It didn’t make sense to Mary and Joseph why Jesus would stay behind in the temple. Jesus told them He was doing the work of His Father. It was out of the ordinary, actually it probably never happened, that a 12 year old would be listening to and talking with the leaders of the temple. People may try to convince you that God isn’t real just because they don’t understand who He is. That doesn’t mean that it’s true. Always remember, just like these pencils in this bag of water, our lives don’t have to make sense to other people, as long as we’re doing the work of our Father.
CRAFT
Items needed:
Paper and pencils or crayons
Have the kids draw a picture of Jesus at the temple or of Jesus and His family traveling to Jerusalem.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Thank you for the gift of Jesus! In Jesus’ name, Amen
Song Video youtu.be/7Hx65UfIGn4
BOTTOM LINE: Jesus, the greatest gift ever given.
MEMORY VERSE:
“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.” Luke 1:68 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/154jf2qrNo8
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn Jesus is God’s gift to the world.
KEY PASSAGE: Luke 2:41-52; Jesus Does the Work of His Father
When Jesus was twelve years old, He was traveling with His family to Jerusalem. When they left to go home, Jesus stayed behind, without Mary and Joseph’s knowledge. They found Him in the temple, doing the work of His Father.
Lesson Video youtu.be/ho_3gvIWzbw
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Read Luke 2:41-52
Why was Mary, Joseph, Jesus, and their family traveling to Jerusalem?
What happened when Mary and Joseph realized that Jesus wasn’t with them?
Why do you think it took Mary and Joseph 3 days to find Jesus?
Why were the temple leaders impressed with Jesus?
What did Jesus say to Mary and Joseph when they found Him?
OBJECT LESSON OR KIDS SERMON
ITEMS NEEDED:
Sandwich or freezer baggie filled most of the way full with water
Several sharpened pencils
Show the bag filled with water so everyone sees that it’s just a regular bag, no tricks. Take one sharpened pencil at a time and push it through the bag to where the pencil goes through the front and back of the bag. Don’t pull the pencils out because that would be a wet mess. Following God’s plan for our lives might not make sense to others. Some people may not understand why we go to church, why we pray, or why we read our Bible. Sometimes people think that if it doesn’t make sense, then it’s not true. When we look at the pencils through this bag of water, it doesn’t make sense to some. Does that mean it didn’t happen? No. This wasn’t an illusion. You saw the pencils actually go through the bag. It didn’t make sense to Mary and Joseph why Jesus would stay behind in the temple. Jesus told them He was doing the work of His Father. It was out of the ordinary, actually it probably never happened, that a 12 year old would be listening to and talking with the leaders of the temple. People may try to convince you that God isn’t real just because they don’t understand who He is. That doesn’t mean that it’s true. Always remember, just like these pencils in this bag of water, our lives don’t have to make sense to other people, as long as we’re doing the work of our Father.
CRAFT
Items needed:
Paper and pencils or crayons
Have the kids draw a picture of Jesus at the temple or of Jesus and His family traveling to Jerusalem.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Thank you for the gift of Jesus! In Jesus’ name, Amen
12/26/21
BOTTOM LINE: When you find Jesus, you find joy!
Song We Three Kings youtu.be/icoAwGLdTWw
MEMORY VERSE:
“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.” Luke 1:68 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/154jf2qrNo8
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that Advent reminds us of the joy Jesus gives us.
KEY PASSAGE: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Matthew 2:10-11; The Magi were overjoyed when they saw Jesus!
Old Testament prophecies declare the joy that would come when Jesus was born. Guided by a bright, heavenly star, three Magi experienced that joy when they saw Him. They worshiped Him, giving Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Lesson video youtu.be/22SMUUMsx0o
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED: Map or Atlas How many of you have seen something like this? Most people don’t use maps anymore because they have their GPS. GPS can get you where you need to go, but you don’t see all the other roads and options you can take like this map does. This map shows what towns are located on the way to your chosen destination. Whenever we’re lost, a map can help us find the right road to take to get us back on the right track. Our Bible is our life map. When we’re lost, it will help us find the right road to take to get us back on the right track in life.
Take Home Activity
Items needed: Paper and pen or pencil Have the children draw a map from their house to another location of their choosing. This will remind them of the journey the Magi made to find Jesus.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Thank you for joy! In Jesus’ name, Amen
BOTTOM LINE: When you find Jesus, you find joy!
Song We Three Kings youtu.be/icoAwGLdTWw
MEMORY VERSE:
“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.” Luke 1:68 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/154jf2qrNo8
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that Advent reminds us of the joy Jesus gives us.
KEY PASSAGE: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Matthew 2:10-11; The Magi were overjoyed when they saw Jesus!
Old Testament prophecies declare the joy that would come when Jesus was born. Guided by a bright, heavenly star, three Magi experienced that joy when they saw Him. They worshiped Him, giving Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Lesson video youtu.be/22SMUUMsx0o
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED: Map or Atlas How many of you have seen something like this? Most people don’t use maps anymore because they have their GPS. GPS can get you where you need to go, but you don’t see all the other roads and options you can take like this map does. This map shows what towns are located on the way to your chosen destination. Whenever we’re lost, a map can help us find the right road to take to get us back on the right track. Our Bible is our life map. When we’re lost, it will help us find the right road to take to get us back on the right track in life.
Take Home Activity
Items needed: Paper and pen or pencil Have the children draw a map from their house to another location of their choosing. This will remind them of the journey the Magi made to find Jesus.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Thank you for joy! In Jesus’ name, Amen
12/5/21
BOTTOM LINE: God loves us so much that He gave His Son.
Unit Song youtu.be/7Hx65UfIGn4
MEMORY VERSE:
“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.” Luke 1:68 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/154jf2qrNo8
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that Advent is a reminder that God loves them.
KEY PASSAGE: Malachi 3:1-4; John 3:16-17; God Loves Us Unconditionally
Old Testament prophets prophesied about the coming of a Savior. God sent His Son to save the world and to give eternal life, but ultimately, He sent His son because He loves us. The love of God is unconditional and never ending.
ITEMS NEEDED:
Glass container or vase Small glass
Salt
Begin by pouring salt into the larger glass container. Does anyone want to count the grains of salt that are being poured into this container? It would be impossible. Imagine each tiny grain representing the love God has for us. All the salt in the world could still not represent just how much we are loved by God. Now pour salt into the small glass. This represents how much we love God. Even when we love Him with our whole heart, it can never compare to how much He loves us! Now pour the small glass of salt into the larger container. Does anyone want to volunteer to separate the grains of salt and put the grains that were poured into the small glass back in the small glass? There’s no way of knowing which grain of salt belongs to which container once they have been combined. This represents how nothing can separate us from the love of God. The word love is thrown around a lot. We love pizza. We love our parents. We love to go swimming. We love love love……but we use it so much that it’s hard for us to separate the levels of love and realize that God’s love is different. God sent His son as a sacrifice to show how much He loves us. While we may love pizza, none of us would be willing to sacrifice a family member for it. As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, always remember the gift was given because of the immeasurable love God has for us.
TAKE HOME ACTIVITY
Items needed: Paper and pen or pencil Each day, have the kids write one way God shows His love to them and one way they can show God their love.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Thank you for sending Your Son. In Jesus’ name, Amen
11/28/21
A Savior is Coming!
Unit Song youtu.be/7Hx65UfIGn4
MEMORY VERSE:
“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.” Luke 1:68 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/154jf2qrNo8
BOTTOM LINE:
We have hope in the promises of God!
OBJECTIVE:
Kids will learn that advent is a season of hope.
KEY PASSAGE:
Jeremiah 33:14-16
How do we have hope in God’s promises? Because history shows us that God fulfills His promises! The greatest promise was also the greatest gift ever given, the birth of Jesus, our Savior.
OBJECT LESSON
ITEMS NEEDED:
Large gift bag
Small paper sack, filled with something inexpensive to give each person. (For example, bookmarks, gum, candy, pencils, etc….)
The advent season begins the preparation for the celebration of Christmas. Stores start playing Christmas music. Christmas trees, wrapping paper, and ornaments fill the stores. Presents begin to show up under the tree. The anticipation of opening those gifts begins to build and there’s a feeling of hope in the air. After all, you’ve experienced Christmas before, so you know that what’s in those boxes or gift bags is something that was chosen just for you! You don’t have to wonder if the gifts are empty. You know something is in them and you have hope that Christmas morning will reveal what’s inside.
If you saw these two bags under the tree, which one would you choose? I’d choose the large gift bag, because it’s big enough to have something really awesome in it. The small, plain bag doesn’t seem to have room for anything special. (Have someone open the large gift bag) You had hoped this bag would have a gift inside. How did it make you feel to know that it was empty? Your hopes were crushed. Now, what about the smaller, plain bag? It doesn’t seem very likely that it holds anything of value. Yet, inside there’s a little something for each of you! When God promised to send a Savior, the world wasn’t expecting a baby in a manger. They were expecting royalty or a great, public event of his birth. Their hope was empty like the bag. However, the ones who looked past the empty bag found a Savior who came to save the world! The simple birth of our Savior was the promise of God to those who didn’t lose hope. God always keeps His promises.
TAKE HOME
Items needed:
Construction paper, cut into strips
Have the children make a construction paper chain, with a link for each day until Christmas. Have one already made to show as an example.
Tell the children that each day they remove a link, is one day closer to Christmas. Encourage them to thank God for His promise of a Savior, each time they remove a link from the chain.
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God,
Thank you for the promise of hope.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
BOTTOM LINE: God loves us so much that He gave His Son.
Unit Song youtu.be/7Hx65UfIGn4
MEMORY VERSE:
“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.” Luke 1:68 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/154jf2qrNo8
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that Advent is a reminder that God loves them.
KEY PASSAGE: Malachi 3:1-4; John 3:16-17; God Loves Us Unconditionally
Old Testament prophets prophesied about the coming of a Savior. God sent His Son to save the world and to give eternal life, but ultimately, He sent His son because He loves us. The love of God is unconditional and never ending.
ITEMS NEEDED:
Glass container or vase Small glass
Salt
Begin by pouring salt into the larger glass container. Does anyone want to count the grains of salt that are being poured into this container? It would be impossible. Imagine each tiny grain representing the love God has for us. All the salt in the world could still not represent just how much we are loved by God. Now pour salt into the small glass. This represents how much we love God. Even when we love Him with our whole heart, it can never compare to how much He loves us! Now pour the small glass of salt into the larger container. Does anyone want to volunteer to separate the grains of salt and put the grains that were poured into the small glass back in the small glass? There’s no way of knowing which grain of salt belongs to which container once they have been combined. This represents how nothing can separate us from the love of God. The word love is thrown around a lot. We love pizza. We love our parents. We love to go swimming. We love love love……but we use it so much that it’s hard for us to separate the levels of love and realize that God’s love is different. God sent His son as a sacrifice to show how much He loves us. While we may love pizza, none of us would be willing to sacrifice a family member for it. As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, always remember the gift was given because of the immeasurable love God has for us.
TAKE HOME ACTIVITY
Items needed: Paper and pen or pencil Each day, have the kids write one way God shows His love to them and one way they can show God their love.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Thank you for sending Your Son. In Jesus’ name, Amen
11/28/21
A Savior is Coming!
Unit Song youtu.be/7Hx65UfIGn4
MEMORY VERSE:
“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.” Luke 1:68 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/154jf2qrNo8
BOTTOM LINE:
We have hope in the promises of God!
OBJECTIVE:
Kids will learn that advent is a season of hope.
KEY PASSAGE:
Jeremiah 33:14-16
How do we have hope in God’s promises? Because history shows us that God fulfills His promises! The greatest promise was also the greatest gift ever given, the birth of Jesus, our Savior.
OBJECT LESSON
ITEMS NEEDED:
Large gift bag
Small paper sack, filled with something inexpensive to give each person. (For example, bookmarks, gum, candy, pencils, etc….)
The advent season begins the preparation for the celebration of Christmas. Stores start playing Christmas music. Christmas trees, wrapping paper, and ornaments fill the stores. Presents begin to show up under the tree. The anticipation of opening those gifts begins to build and there’s a feeling of hope in the air. After all, you’ve experienced Christmas before, so you know that what’s in those boxes or gift bags is something that was chosen just for you! You don’t have to wonder if the gifts are empty. You know something is in them and you have hope that Christmas morning will reveal what’s inside.
If you saw these two bags under the tree, which one would you choose? I’d choose the large gift bag, because it’s big enough to have something really awesome in it. The small, plain bag doesn’t seem to have room for anything special. (Have someone open the large gift bag) You had hoped this bag would have a gift inside. How did it make you feel to know that it was empty? Your hopes were crushed. Now, what about the smaller, plain bag? It doesn’t seem very likely that it holds anything of value. Yet, inside there’s a little something for each of you! When God promised to send a Savior, the world wasn’t expecting a baby in a manger. They were expecting royalty or a great, public event of his birth. Their hope was empty like the bag. However, the ones who looked past the empty bag found a Savior who came to save the world! The simple birth of our Savior was the promise of God to those who didn’t lose hope. God always keeps His promises.
TAKE HOME
Items needed:
Construction paper, cut into strips
Have the children make a construction paper chain, with a link for each day until Christmas. Have one already made to show as an example.
Tell the children that each day they remove a link, is one day closer to Christmas. Encourage them to thank God for His promise of a Savior, each time they remove a link from the chain.
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God,
Thank you for the promise of hope.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
11/21/21
Give thanks!
Unit Song youtu.be/H_bfSH-Jxl4
Memory Verse: "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!" 1 Chronicles 16:34
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/Gpj4pwXR5UI
KEY PASSAGE: Psalm 118:1, Give Thanks To The Lord
God wants us to have a heart of gratitude – showing our appreciation to other people and giving our thanks to God.
Life is always changing – sometimes it’s good and sometimes it’s bad. But God never changes. God is good, all the time. All the time, God is good. There will never be a time when God is not good. That’s how we can give thanks at all times, because God is God at all times. Thanking God is the beginning, but it doesn’t stop there. Show your appreciation for others. When someone does something for you thank them.
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, You have given us so much and you love us so completely. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! In Jesus’ name, Amen
Craft
Make Thank You cards either for God or to give to other people.
Give thanks!
Unit Song youtu.be/H_bfSH-Jxl4
Memory Verse: "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!" 1 Chronicles 16:34
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/Gpj4pwXR5UI
KEY PASSAGE: Psalm 118:1, Give Thanks To The Lord
God wants us to have a heart of gratitude – showing our appreciation to other people and giving our thanks to God.
Life is always changing – sometimes it’s good and sometimes it’s bad. But God never changes. God is good, all the time. All the time, God is good. There will never be a time when God is not good. That’s how we can give thanks at all times, because God is God at all times. Thanking God is the beginning, but it doesn’t stop there. Show your appreciation for others. When someone does something for you thank them.
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, You have given us so much and you love us so completely. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! In Jesus’ name, Amen
Craft
Make Thank You cards either for God or to give to other people.
11/14/21
Thankful Still for the Cross!
Unit Song youtu.be/H_bfSH-Jxl4
Memory Verse: "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!" 1 Chronicles 16:34
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/Gpj4pwXR5UI
Challenge Verse: “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:21
Bible Story: The Crucifixion - John 19
Video youtu.be/X69BRjpALSE
Our story for today ends with Jesus on the cross.
Jesus said, “It is finished”, he bowed His head and He died.
In Matthew and Mark, we can read that at that very moment the curtain in the temple that separated the people from the presence of God was torn from top to bottom. Jesus had died as the perfect sacrifice, the perfect Passover lamb and had made atonement for the sins of all of God’s people, making it possible for people to once again have a relationship with God.
The Point: Jesus brought people back into a relationship with God
Pray
“Dear God, Thank You for sending Jesus. Thank You that when Jesus died on the cross he made the only way for people to have a relationship with You. Help us as we go to our small groups to learn more about what it means that we are separated from you because of our sin, and how Jesus fixed the relationship between God and man when He died on the cross. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.”
Separated from God
Have 2 parallel tape lines about 2-3 yards from each other at the front of the room. Choose a few small kids to come up and try to jump from one line to the other. After a few kids have tried, explain that this is how it is with God and His people- because of sin we are separated from God and there is nothing we can do on our own to get close to God….we can’t be good enough, we can’t love Him enough, we can’t obey Him enough….because we’re all sinners. Then, have an older boy (or male leader) attempt to jump… but have him prepped so that instead of jumping he lies down in the space forming a bridge. Help the 1st couple of kids who tried to jump walk across the bridge. Read or quote John 14:6 focusing on the fact that Jesus is the only way to God.
Craft
Have kids glue or draw a cross on their leaf and color or paint it and decorate it with leaf stickers if you have them. They could also write Give Thanks on it.
Thankful Still for the Cross!
Unit Song youtu.be/H_bfSH-Jxl4
Memory Verse: "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!" 1 Chronicles 16:34
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/Gpj4pwXR5UI
Challenge Verse: “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:21
Bible Story: The Crucifixion - John 19
Video youtu.be/X69BRjpALSE
Our story for today ends with Jesus on the cross.
Jesus said, “It is finished”, he bowed His head and He died.
In Matthew and Mark, we can read that at that very moment the curtain in the temple that separated the people from the presence of God was torn from top to bottom. Jesus had died as the perfect sacrifice, the perfect Passover lamb and had made atonement for the sins of all of God’s people, making it possible for people to once again have a relationship with God.
The Point: Jesus brought people back into a relationship with God
Pray
“Dear God, Thank You for sending Jesus. Thank You that when Jesus died on the cross he made the only way for people to have a relationship with You. Help us as we go to our small groups to learn more about what it means that we are separated from you because of our sin, and how Jesus fixed the relationship between God and man when He died on the cross. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.”
Separated from God
Have 2 parallel tape lines about 2-3 yards from each other at the front of the room. Choose a few small kids to come up and try to jump from one line to the other. After a few kids have tried, explain that this is how it is with God and His people- because of sin we are separated from God and there is nothing we can do on our own to get close to God….we can’t be good enough, we can’t love Him enough, we can’t obey Him enough….because we’re all sinners. Then, have an older boy (or male leader) attempt to jump… but have him prepped so that instead of jumping he lies down in the space forming a bridge. Help the 1st couple of kids who tried to jump walk across the bridge. Read or quote John 14:6 focusing on the fact that Jesus is the only way to God.
Craft
Have kids glue or draw a cross on their leaf and color or paint it and decorate it with leaf stickers if you have them. They could also write Give Thanks on it.
11/7/21
Thankful Still That God Hears My Prayers!
Unit Song youtu.be/H_bfSH-Jxl4
Memory Verse: "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!" 1 Chronicles 16:34
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/Gpj4pwXR5UI
Challenge Verse: “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
Bible Story: Jesus teaches us how to pray – Matthew 6
Bible Video: youtu.be/69JT4zsV_uY
The Point: Prayer is about a relationship with God
Pray
Dear Heavenly Father, You are Holy and Majestic. You are the everlasting almighty Creator. Thank You for the way you created us to be able to have relationships with people and with you. Thank You for the way you give us all the stuff we need to live and sustain us every day by even giving us our breath. Help us to realize when we’ve done something that takes you out of the #1 spot in our lives and to be willing to come to you for forgiveness. Help us as we go into our small groups to learn more about how we can build a relationship with You through prayer. In Your name I pray, Amen.”
CRAFT
1. Turkey Prayer Hand (review)
WHAT YOU NEED: blank paper, pencils, markers and Bibles, optional copies of the hand page
PRAISE (thumb)- - Telling God how great He is, talking about all the great things that God has done. What are some things that you could say to God to tell Him how great He is?
THANKS (1st finger)- - Thanking God for the things He has done and the things He has given us. What are you thankful for?
SORRY (middle finger)- - Tell God the things you’ve done that you know He wouldn’t want you to do. Tell Him you’re sorry and ask Him to forgive you. Take this time to define the words sin and repent...
~ SIN ~ anything we do that goes against God’s law or anything we do that puts our desires above God’s desires ~
REPENT ~ turning away from your sin and turning to God. (you can illustrate this by writing God on one piece of paper and sin/ self on a 2nd piece of paper and putting them on opposite walls. Have all the kids walk toward the sin sign while you talk about sin, then say repent and have them turn their back on ‘sin’ and walk toward God. Ask if they can be walking toward both at the same time....can you be sinning and obeying God at the same time? ASK (ring finger)- -Ask God for the things that you need. This is the time to ask for things you need, not just things you want. What’s the difference between a need and want? What are some of the things we need?
OTHERS (PINKY)- -Ask God to help other people. You can pray for your family, your friends, people in your church and other people who need to hear about Jesus. Who are some of the people you could pray for?
SAY: “When you pray, you are talking to God, and spending time getting to know Him. God wants us to pray and spend time getting to know Him, but sometimes it’s hard to know what to pray about or how to pray, so it’s great that we have these verses where Jesus teaches His followers how He wants them to pray. When we pray, we need to remember that [THE POINT] prayer is about a relationship with God.”
Thankful Still That God Hears My Prayers!
Unit Song youtu.be/H_bfSH-Jxl4
Memory Verse: "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!" 1 Chronicles 16:34
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/Gpj4pwXR5UI
Challenge Verse: “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
Bible Story: Jesus teaches us how to pray – Matthew 6
Bible Video: youtu.be/69JT4zsV_uY
The Point: Prayer is about a relationship with God
Pray
Dear Heavenly Father, You are Holy and Majestic. You are the everlasting almighty Creator. Thank You for the way you created us to be able to have relationships with people and with you. Thank You for the way you give us all the stuff we need to live and sustain us every day by even giving us our breath. Help us to realize when we’ve done something that takes you out of the #1 spot in our lives and to be willing to come to you for forgiveness. Help us as we go into our small groups to learn more about how we can build a relationship with You through prayer. In Your name I pray, Amen.”
CRAFT
1. Turkey Prayer Hand (review)
WHAT YOU NEED: blank paper, pencils, markers and Bibles, optional copies of the hand page
PRAISE (thumb)- - Telling God how great He is, talking about all the great things that God has done. What are some things that you could say to God to tell Him how great He is?
THANKS (1st finger)- - Thanking God for the things He has done and the things He has given us. What are you thankful for?
SORRY (middle finger)- - Tell God the things you’ve done that you know He wouldn’t want you to do. Tell Him you’re sorry and ask Him to forgive you. Take this time to define the words sin and repent...
~ SIN ~ anything we do that goes against God’s law or anything we do that puts our desires above God’s desires ~
REPENT ~ turning away from your sin and turning to God. (you can illustrate this by writing God on one piece of paper and sin/ self on a 2nd piece of paper and putting them on opposite walls. Have all the kids walk toward the sin sign while you talk about sin, then say repent and have them turn their back on ‘sin’ and walk toward God. Ask if they can be walking toward both at the same time....can you be sinning and obeying God at the same time? ASK (ring finger)- -Ask God for the things that you need. This is the time to ask for things you need, not just things you want. What’s the difference between a need and want? What are some of the things we need?
OTHERS (PINKY)- -Ask God to help other people. You can pray for your family, your friends, people in your church and other people who need to hear about Jesus. Who are some of the people you could pray for?
SAY: “When you pray, you are talking to God, and spending time getting to know Him. God wants us to pray and spend time getting to know Him, but sometimes it’s hard to know what to pray about or how to pray, so it’s great that we have these verses where Jesus teaches His followers how He wants them to pray. When we pray, we need to remember that [THE POINT] prayer is about a relationship with God.”
Darkness may be scary, but it’s nothing
that the light of Jesus can’t fix.
10/31/21
GLOW IN THE DARK: STORMS, SPIDERS, AND SCARY MOVIE
Unit Song This Little Light of Mine youtu.be/Au5kbFG3iC4
BOTTOM LINE: Trust God with your fears.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will identify one way they can remind themselves to trust God when they’re scared.
KEY PASSAGE: Luke 8:22-25, Jesus calms a storm. 22One day Jesus said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side of the lake." So they got into a boat and set out. 23As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. 24The disciples went and woke him, saying, "Master, Master, we're going to drown!" He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. 25"Where is your faith?" he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, "Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him."
Lesson Video youtu.be/uYLHqdSO9OY
MEMORY VERSE: “[Jesus] said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” John 8:12b (NIV)
www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%208:12&version=NIV
Memory verse song: youtu.be/Y2GzPuCxI2Y
SUMMARY: When we’re in the middle of a scary situation, it helps to remember that Jesus also had scary times in his life. However, since he trusted God, he wasn’t afraid! Jesus knew that God’s sunlight always returns after life’s storms.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Be near us so we won’t be afraid.
Christmas Program Song youtu.be/7Hx65UfIGn4
10/24/21
GLOW IN The Dark Loneliness
Unit Song This Little Light of Mine youtu.be/Au5kbFG3iC4
BOTTOM LINE: With Jesus we are never alone.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will identify one friend who doesn’t know Jesus whom they can tell about him this week, or someone who doesn’t have a friend that they can befriend.
KEY PASSAGE: John 14:1-7, Jesus is preparing a place for us.
14 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” 6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you really know me, you will know[b] my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”
Lesson Video youtu.be/5Gzf0kpzYa0
MEMORY VERSE: “[Jesus] said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” John 8:12b (NIV)
www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%208:12&version=NIV
Memory verse song: youtu.be/Y2GzPuCxI2Y
CRAFT
Make an autumn colored necklace or mask lanyard using fall color beads.
SUMMARY:
Everybody wants to have a friend. It can be scary to feel like you’re all alone. Jesus wants to be a friend to everyone, and he wants us to show that love to others too, so they won’t feel alone. Not only does Jesus not want us to be alone on earth, but he wants to be our friend forever. SIMPLE
PRAYER: Dear God, Thank you for being there for us. In Jesus’ name, Amen
GLOW IN THE DARK: STORMS, SPIDERS, AND SCARY MOVIE
Unit Song This Little Light of Mine youtu.be/Au5kbFG3iC4
BOTTOM LINE: Trust God with your fears.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will identify one way they can remind themselves to trust God when they’re scared.
KEY PASSAGE: Luke 8:22-25, Jesus calms a storm. 22One day Jesus said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side of the lake." So they got into a boat and set out. 23As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. 24The disciples went and woke him, saying, "Master, Master, we're going to drown!" He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. 25"Where is your faith?" he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, "Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him."
Lesson Video youtu.be/uYLHqdSO9OY
MEMORY VERSE: “[Jesus] said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” John 8:12b (NIV)
www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%208:12&version=NIV
Memory verse song: youtu.be/Y2GzPuCxI2Y
SUMMARY: When we’re in the middle of a scary situation, it helps to remember that Jesus also had scary times in his life. However, since he trusted God, he wasn’t afraid! Jesus knew that God’s sunlight always returns after life’s storms.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Be near us so we won’t be afraid.
Christmas Program Song youtu.be/7Hx65UfIGn4
10/24/21
GLOW IN The Dark Loneliness
Unit Song This Little Light of Mine youtu.be/Au5kbFG3iC4
BOTTOM LINE: With Jesus we are never alone.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will identify one friend who doesn’t know Jesus whom they can tell about him this week, or someone who doesn’t have a friend that they can befriend.
KEY PASSAGE: John 14:1-7, Jesus is preparing a place for us.
14 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” 6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you really know me, you will know[b] my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”
Lesson Video youtu.be/5Gzf0kpzYa0
MEMORY VERSE: “[Jesus] said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” John 8:12b (NIV)
www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%208:12&version=NIV
Memory verse song: youtu.be/Y2GzPuCxI2Y
CRAFT
Make an autumn colored necklace or mask lanyard using fall color beads.
SUMMARY:
Everybody wants to have a friend. It can be scary to feel like you’re all alone. Jesus wants to be a friend to everyone, and he wants us to show that love to others too, so they won’t feel alone. Not only does Jesus not want us to be alone on earth, but he wants to be our friend forever. SIMPLE
PRAYER: Dear God, Thank you for being there for us. In Jesus’ name, Amen
10/17/21
MOVING ON AFTER MESSING UP
Unit Song This Little Light of Mine youtu.be/Au5kbFG3iC4
BOTTOM LINE: Jesus forgives when we mess up.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will identify one way they can encourage themselves and someone else after a failure.
KEY PASSAGE: John 18:15-18, 25-27; and 21:15-17; Peter denies Jesus and is restored to ministry.John 18: 15 Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Because this disciple was known to the high priest, he went with Jesus into the high priest’s courtyard, 16 but Peter had to wait outside at the door. The other disciple, who was known to the high priest, came back, spoke to the servant girl on duty there and brought Peter in.
17 “You aren’t one of this man’s disciples too, are you?” she asked Peter. He replied, “I am not.”
18 It was cold, and the servants and officials stood around a fire they had made to keep warm. Peter also was standing with them, warming himself.
John 18: 25 Meanwhile, Simon Peter was still standing there warming himself. So they asked him, “You aren’t one of his disciples too, are you?” He denied it, saying, “I am not.”
26 One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, challenged him, “Didn’t I see you with him in the garden?” 27 Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow.
John 21: 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” 16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” 17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.
Lesson Video youtu.be/EQ-IhXlhkE0
MEMORY VERSE: “[Jesus] said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” John 8:12b (NIV)
www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%208:12&version=NIV
Memory verse song: youtu.be/Y2GzPuCxI2Y
CRAFT
Oct. is Pastor Appreciation Week
Make your pastor a card and send it to him.
SUMMARY: Most people are afraid of failure. But we can bounce back from problems—even problems that we created—when we remember that Jesus loves us, no matter what. His love is a bright light of courage shining into our darkest fears.
OBJECT LESSON:
ITEMS NEEDED:
A flashlight
Batteries
Guys, I have a problem. This flashlight has run out of batteries. When I bought it new, it had fresh batteries, and it worked great. I could see in the dark just fine. But now that the batteries are dead, I guess this is the end. I just have to throw it away and get a new one, right? No one would throw away a flashlight just because the batteries are dead. When the batteries run out, you get new ones. You start over with a new pair of batteries, and the flashlight is back to normal. Some people have a hard time forgiving themselves when they mess up. They think that God can’t love them, and that God wants to throw them away. But just like this flashlight, God won’t give up on us. He will restore us with his forgiveness, and make us like new. Everyone messes up, but God is always faithful. Tell Jesus you’re sorry, and he will forgive you.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Thank you for your love and forgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen
MOVING ON AFTER MESSING UP
Unit Song This Little Light of Mine youtu.be/Au5kbFG3iC4
BOTTOM LINE: Jesus forgives when we mess up.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will identify one way they can encourage themselves and someone else after a failure.
KEY PASSAGE: John 18:15-18, 25-27; and 21:15-17; Peter denies Jesus and is restored to ministry.John 18: 15 Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Because this disciple was known to the high priest, he went with Jesus into the high priest’s courtyard, 16 but Peter had to wait outside at the door. The other disciple, who was known to the high priest, came back, spoke to the servant girl on duty there and brought Peter in.
17 “You aren’t one of this man’s disciples too, are you?” she asked Peter. He replied, “I am not.”
18 It was cold, and the servants and officials stood around a fire they had made to keep warm. Peter also was standing with them, warming himself.
John 18: 25 Meanwhile, Simon Peter was still standing there warming himself. So they asked him, “You aren’t one of his disciples too, are you?” He denied it, saying, “I am not.”
26 One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, challenged him, “Didn’t I see you with him in the garden?” 27 Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow.
John 21: 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” 16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” 17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.
Lesson Video youtu.be/EQ-IhXlhkE0
MEMORY VERSE: “[Jesus] said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” John 8:12b (NIV)
www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%208:12&version=NIV
Memory verse song: youtu.be/Y2GzPuCxI2Y
CRAFT
Oct. is Pastor Appreciation Week
Make your pastor a card and send it to him.
SUMMARY: Most people are afraid of failure. But we can bounce back from problems—even problems that we created—when we remember that Jesus loves us, no matter what. His love is a bright light of courage shining into our darkest fears.
OBJECT LESSON:
ITEMS NEEDED:
A flashlight
Batteries
Guys, I have a problem. This flashlight has run out of batteries. When I bought it new, it had fresh batteries, and it worked great. I could see in the dark just fine. But now that the batteries are dead, I guess this is the end. I just have to throw it away and get a new one, right? No one would throw away a flashlight just because the batteries are dead. When the batteries run out, you get new ones. You start over with a new pair of batteries, and the flashlight is back to normal. Some people have a hard time forgiving themselves when they mess up. They think that God can’t love them, and that God wants to throw them away. But just like this flashlight, God won’t give up on us. He will restore us with his forgiveness, and make us like new. Everyone messes up, but God is always faithful. Tell Jesus you’re sorry, and he will forgive you.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Thank you for your love and forgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen
10/3/21
Unit Song youtu.be/Au5kbFG3iC4
BOTTOM LINE: Trust God with your worries.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will identify one worry they have and how God can help them with it.
KEY PASSAGE: Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus’ teachings about worry.
www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%206:24-33&version=NIV
Lesson Video: youtu.be/PG1LjFO99dA
MEMORY VERSE: “[Jesus] said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” John 8:12b (NIV)
www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%208:12&version=NIV
Memory verse song: youtu.be/Y2GzPuCxI2Y
Craft
Worry stones
Get a stone. Decorate the stone with paint or permanent markers and/or glitter glue. After they dry keep them with you and rub them to remind you that Jesus is with you and you don’t have to worry.
Scavenger Hunt
youtu.be/xGX897BbT_U
SUMMARY: When we get anxious over things we can’t control, God wants us to remember how pointless that is. We need to trust him with our worries. That’s when we’ll see his light through the fog of anxiety.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Take our worries and give us peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Unit Song youtu.be/Au5kbFG3iC4
BOTTOM LINE: Trust God with your worries.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will identify one worry they have and how God can help them with it.
KEY PASSAGE: Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus’ teachings about worry.
www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%206:24-33&version=NIV
Lesson Video: youtu.be/PG1LjFO99dA
MEMORY VERSE: “[Jesus] said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” John 8:12b (NIV)
www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%208:12&version=NIV
Memory verse song: youtu.be/Y2GzPuCxI2Y
Craft
Worry stones
Get a stone. Decorate the stone with paint or permanent markers and/or glitter glue. After they dry keep them with you and rub them to remind you that Jesus is with you and you don’t have to worry.
Scavenger Hunt
youtu.be/xGX897BbT_U
SUMMARY: When we get anxious over things we can’t control, God wants us to remember how pointless that is. We need to trust him with our worries. That’s when we’ll see his light through the fog of anxiety.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Take our worries and give us peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen
9/26/21
Unit Song youtu.be/cCXp9nP8Lc8
Lesson Song youtu.be/hrzG0qyp_rI
Title: Influencers are INSPIRATIONAL
Big Idea: Being an inspiration is no easy task. You have to encourage others to do what is right and believe in the unbelievable. This comes from developing relationships, proving your trustworthiness and allowing others to speak.
• Key Passage: Jesus’ life from his birth to his time on the cross. Jesus is the ultimate influencer and motivator to do the right thing. We will talk about key points in his life and ministry and why he is the way, the truth and the life.
Lesson video youtu.be/LH6mSczbaR4
• Memory Verse: John 14:6. “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.’”
• Key Life Application: Hearing about the life of Jesus and how he inspired others will help children realize that they have the ability to INSPIRE others in their lives to follow after Christ. They can prepare a place in Heaven for people in their lives by inspiring them to accept Christ as their savior.
Gospel Connection: As you go through this lesson, remind children that while Jesus was INSPIRATIONAL because he was the Son of God and the Messiah, they can also be inspiring to those around them. When they act like Christ, then they are showing others what it means to truly follow after Jesus.
Craft
DIY Floam RecipePrep Time15 mins
Author: Mique ProvostIngredients
Let’s say a prayer to help us remember to be INSPIRATIONAL like Jesus.
Prayer: Dear God, thank you for sending your one and only son to not only be an inspiration to us, but also to be our savior. Help us to be an inspiration to others by showing your love and being an example of who you are. We pray that we can show others what it means to accept you as our savior so that they, too might have eternal life. In Jesus name, Amen.
Unit Song youtu.be/cCXp9nP8Lc8
Lesson Song youtu.be/hrzG0qyp_rI
Title: Influencers are INSPIRATIONAL
Big Idea: Being an inspiration is no easy task. You have to encourage others to do what is right and believe in the unbelievable. This comes from developing relationships, proving your trustworthiness and allowing others to speak.
• Key Passage: Jesus’ life from his birth to his time on the cross. Jesus is the ultimate influencer and motivator to do the right thing. We will talk about key points in his life and ministry and why he is the way, the truth and the life.
Lesson video youtu.be/LH6mSczbaR4
• Memory Verse: John 14:6. “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.’”
• Key Life Application: Hearing about the life of Jesus and how he inspired others will help children realize that they have the ability to INSPIRE others in their lives to follow after Christ. They can prepare a place in Heaven for people in their lives by inspiring them to accept Christ as their savior.
Gospel Connection: As you go through this lesson, remind children that while Jesus was INSPIRATIONAL because he was the Son of God and the Messiah, they can also be inspiring to those around them. When they act like Christ, then they are showing others what it means to truly follow after Jesus.
Craft
DIY Floam RecipePrep Time15 mins
Author: Mique ProvostIngredients
- ½ c. clear glue
- 2-3 drops food coloring of your choice
- ½ c. liquid starch
- styrofoam balls
- Pour ½ cup of glue into a bowl (that you don't mind using for this experiment ;).
- Add 2 to 3 drops into the glue and stir.
- Pour in ½ c. liquid starch and mix well.
- You will need to mix for awhile - approximately 5-10 minutes. At first it won't look like it will turn into floam, just keep mixing.
- When it starts sticking well and coming off the wall of the bowl, run it under water for a couple of seconds.
- Pour styrofoam balls into a separate bowl and add the floam.
- Knead until well mixed.
Let’s say a prayer to help us remember to be INSPIRATIONAL like Jesus.
Prayer: Dear God, thank you for sending your one and only son to not only be an inspiration to us, but also to be our savior. Help us to be an inspiration to others by showing your love and being an example of who you are. We pray that we can show others what it means to accept you as our savior so that they, too might have eternal life. In Jesus name, Amen.
9/19/21
Unit Song youtu.be/cCXp9nP8Lc8
Lesson Video Song youtu.be/lDcTvtuuVU8
Title: Influencers are TRUSTWORTHY
• Big Idea: In order to influence others, they have to trust what you are saying. They have to know that you keep your word and what you speak is the truth.
• Key Passage: Joshua’s speech to the tribes of Israel. Because of Joshua’s reputation of being an instrument of God and a trustworthy person, he was able to remind the Israelites what God had done for them and to encourage them to agree to follow the Lord instead of the many false gods of the time.
Lesson Video youtu.be/jPyWS8TwEps
• Memory Verse: Joshua 24:15 “….But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.’”
Lesson Video Song youtu.be/5FVQ-2rUnLg
• Key Life Application: Hearing about Joshua’s life and testimony will show the children that when they are TRUSTWORTHY and are truthful and honest in their actions, then others will want to follow their lead. They will build trust with those around them and be able to help others follow the right path. Gospel Connection: As you go through this lesson, remind children that Joshua showed the Israelites how TRUSTWORTHY he was by following God’s will and keeping the promises he made. Remind them that choosing to follow God and proving to be a TRUSTWORTHY person is a great way to build a relationship with someone that will lead to a chance to share the gospel.
Let’s say a prayer to help us remember to be TRUSTWORHTY like Joshua.
Prayer: Dear God, thank you for showing us Joshua’s story so that we can learn to be committed and faithful to you as well. We pray that we can be trustworthy in our actions, Lord, and help others trust you and follow your will. Guide us in our daily lives so that we are doing what you have called us to do. In Jesus name, Amen.
Craft
Take the picture of the house and draw a picture of those who live in your house. Glue craft sticks on the outside of the house and decorate.
Unit Song youtu.be/cCXp9nP8Lc8
Lesson Video Song youtu.be/lDcTvtuuVU8
Title: Influencers are TRUSTWORTHY
• Big Idea: In order to influence others, they have to trust what you are saying. They have to know that you keep your word and what you speak is the truth.
• Key Passage: Joshua’s speech to the tribes of Israel. Because of Joshua’s reputation of being an instrument of God and a trustworthy person, he was able to remind the Israelites what God had done for them and to encourage them to agree to follow the Lord instead of the many false gods of the time.
Lesson Video youtu.be/jPyWS8TwEps
• Memory Verse: Joshua 24:15 “….But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.’”
Lesson Video Song youtu.be/5FVQ-2rUnLg
• Key Life Application: Hearing about Joshua’s life and testimony will show the children that when they are TRUSTWORTHY and are truthful and honest in their actions, then others will want to follow their lead. They will build trust with those around them and be able to help others follow the right path. Gospel Connection: As you go through this lesson, remind children that Joshua showed the Israelites how TRUSTWORTHY he was by following God’s will and keeping the promises he made. Remind them that choosing to follow God and proving to be a TRUSTWORTHY person is a great way to build a relationship with someone that will lead to a chance to share the gospel.
Let’s say a prayer to help us remember to be TRUSTWORHTY like Joshua.
Prayer: Dear God, thank you for showing us Joshua’s story so that we can learn to be committed and faithful to you as well. We pray that we can be trustworthy in our actions, Lord, and help others trust you and follow your will. Guide us in our daily lives so that we are doing what you have called us to do. In Jesus name, Amen.
Craft
Take the picture of the house and draw a picture of those who live in your house. Glue craft sticks on the outside of the house and decorate.
9/12/21
Unit Song youtu.be/cCXp9nP8Lc8
Title: Influencers are SELFLESS
Big Idea: To be an effective influencer, you have to have people who will follow you. In order to be a good leader, you have to be willing to listen to others and speak thoughtfully to them.
Key Passage: The story of how Jonathan was selflessly loyal to David. Jonathan was the son of Saul and could have earned his father’s favor instead of worrying about David. But because he cared for David like himself, he was able to save the man whose family line included Jesus.
Lesson Video youtu.be/pZ2hRq-ei0U
Lesson Video long youtu.be/UoE4ee35Zsw
Memory Verse: 1 Samuel 20:42 “Jonathan said to David, ‘Go in peace, for we have sworn friendship with each other in the name of the Lord….’” • Key Life Application: Hearing about Jonathan’s selflessness will help children see that being an INFLUENCER isn’t all about being out in front, taking all the credit. Sometimes being an influencer/leader is about helping others succeed, especially when that success aligns with the will of God.
Gospel Connection: Jonathan faced tough choices. But ultimately, he chose to sacrifice his own happiness and comfort to allow God’s plan to unfold. This is similar to Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Jesus could have chosen to walk away from God’s plan and the torture of the cross, but instead he chose to sacrifice himself to allow God to work through him. And because he made that choice, we can all have eternal life with God in Heaven.
Craft
Bonus Activity: Go in Peace Arrow Craft
Supplies:
- Tags to tie onto bundle of arrows (printable below)
- Three sticks for each child (Note: If you don’t have access to sticks, you can substitute thin popsicle sticks or skewers)
- Felt (a variety of colors)
- Scissors
- Yarn (six inches for each child)
- Fabric glue
Directions:
1. Give each child three sticks. Tell them to set these aside.
2. Have each child cut six triangular arrow pieces (template below) and six end pieces (template below) out of felt.
3. Then have them glue two triangle pieces together over one end of the stick (this will be the front of your arrow). And then glue two end pieces together on the other end of the stick. Continue this method for each stick.
4. Once they are finished gluing together their arrow pieces, you will have them thread their yarn through the hole in their tag.
5. Then they will wrap the yarn around their arrows and tie the yarn together.
6. Now they have a bundle of arrows with their memory verse attached. This will help the children remember the story of Jonathan’s selflessness.
7. Recite the verse together when all the children are finished.
Unit Song youtu.be/cCXp9nP8Lc8
Title: Influencers are SELFLESS
Big Idea: To be an effective influencer, you have to have people who will follow you. In order to be a good leader, you have to be willing to listen to others and speak thoughtfully to them.
Key Passage: The story of how Jonathan was selflessly loyal to David. Jonathan was the son of Saul and could have earned his father’s favor instead of worrying about David. But because he cared for David like himself, he was able to save the man whose family line included Jesus.
Lesson Video youtu.be/pZ2hRq-ei0U
Lesson Video long youtu.be/UoE4ee35Zsw
Memory Verse: 1 Samuel 20:42 “Jonathan said to David, ‘Go in peace, for we have sworn friendship with each other in the name of the Lord….’” • Key Life Application: Hearing about Jonathan’s selflessness will help children see that being an INFLUENCER isn’t all about being out in front, taking all the credit. Sometimes being an influencer/leader is about helping others succeed, especially when that success aligns with the will of God.
Gospel Connection: Jonathan faced tough choices. But ultimately, he chose to sacrifice his own happiness and comfort to allow God’s plan to unfold. This is similar to Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Jesus could have chosen to walk away from God’s plan and the torture of the cross, but instead he chose to sacrifice himself to allow God to work through him. And because he made that choice, we can all have eternal life with God in Heaven.
Craft
Bonus Activity: Go in Peace Arrow Craft
Supplies:
- Tags to tie onto bundle of arrows (printable below)
- Three sticks for each child (Note: If you don’t have access to sticks, you can substitute thin popsicle sticks or skewers)
- Felt (a variety of colors)
- Scissors
- Yarn (six inches for each child)
- Fabric glue
Directions:
1. Give each child three sticks. Tell them to set these aside.
2. Have each child cut six triangular arrow pieces (template below) and six end pieces (template below) out of felt.
3. Then have them glue two triangle pieces together over one end of the stick (this will be the front of your arrow). And then glue two end pieces together on the other end of the stick. Continue this method for each stick.
4. Once they are finished gluing together their arrow pieces, you will have them thread their yarn through the hole in their tag.
5. Then they will wrap the yarn around their arrows and tie the yarn together.
6. Now they have a bundle of arrows with their memory verse attached. This will help the children remember the story of Jonathan’s selflessness.
7. Recite the verse together when all the children are finished.
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• Big Idea: To be an effective influencer, you have to have people who will follow you. In order to be a good leader, you have to be willing to listen to others and speak thoughtfully to them. •
Key Passage: The story of how Jonathan was selflessly loyal to David. Jonathan was the son of Saul and could have earned his father’s favor instead of worrying about David. But because he cared for David like himself, he was able to save the man whose family line included Jesus.
• Memory Verse: 1 Samuel 20:42 “Jonathan said to David, ‘Go in peace, for we have sworn friendship with each other in the name of the Lord….’” Today, we talked about Jonathan and his SELFLESS relationship with David. He knew that David was God’s choice to one day become the king of Israel, and he did everything he could to protect his dear friend. He even defied his father who could have made his life much easier. He didn’t take the easy way out. He listened to David and responded to him thoughtfully. He was a true influencer and someone to be emulated.
Questions from the story of Jonathan and David:
1. Who was Jonathan’s father and what job did he have? Saul, king of Israel
2. When did Jonathan and David meet? After David defeated Goliath
3. Where did David hide while Jonathan went the New Moon Fest dinner? In a field
4. How did Jonathan know that Saul meant to harm David? He got very angry when David didn’t show up for dinner and threw a spear at Jonathan.
5. What did Jonathan say to David when they part ways? Go in peace, for we have sworn friendship with each other in the name of the Lord.
Prayer: Dear God, thank you for giving us people like Jonathan in the Bible to look up to. We pray that we can be selfless in our actions, Lord, especially when it comes to following your plan. Help us to listen to others and reply to them thoughtfully. Guide us in our daily lives so that we are doing what you have called us to do. In Jesus name, Amen.
• Big Idea: To be an effective influencer, you have to have people who will follow you. In order to be a good leader, you have to be willing to listen to others and speak thoughtfully to them. •
Key Passage: The story of how Jonathan was selflessly loyal to David. Jonathan was the son of Saul and could have earned his father’s favor instead of worrying about David. But because he cared for David like himself, he was able to save the man whose family line included Jesus.
• Memory Verse: 1 Samuel 20:42 “Jonathan said to David, ‘Go in peace, for we have sworn friendship with each other in the name of the Lord….’” Today, we talked about Jonathan and his SELFLESS relationship with David. He knew that David was God’s choice to one day become the king of Israel, and he did everything he could to protect his dear friend. He even defied his father who could have made his life much easier. He didn’t take the easy way out. He listened to David and responded to him thoughtfully. He was a true influencer and someone to be emulated.
Questions from the story of Jonathan and David:
1. Who was Jonathan’s father and what job did he have? Saul, king of Israel
2. When did Jonathan and David meet? After David defeated Goliath
3. Where did David hide while Jonathan went the New Moon Fest dinner? In a field
4. How did Jonathan know that Saul meant to harm David? He got very angry when David didn’t show up for dinner and threw a spear at Jonathan.
5. What did Jonathan say to David when they part ways? Go in peace, for we have sworn friendship with each other in the name of the Lord.
Prayer: Dear God, thank you for giving us people like Jonathan in the Bible to look up to. We pray that we can be selfless in our actions, Lord, especially when it comes to following your plan. Help us to listen to others and reply to them thoughtfully. Guide us in our daily lives so that we are doing what you have called us to do. In Jesus name, Amen.
8/29/21
Unit Song youtu.be/cCXp9nP8Lc8
Title: Influencers are INTENTIONAL
Big Idea: To be an influential person, you have to be intentional with your actions and be aware of your actions and how they affect others. You have a purpose, and you won’t let anything get in the way of it.
Key Passage: The story of Paul from conversion to persecuted Christian. We’ll talk about how Paul became one of the most influential people of the Bible and how he was a godly example to follow. •
Memory Verse: Acts 9:15 “But the Lord said to Ananias, ‘Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel.’” •
Key Life Application: Through the story of Paul’s life, children will see how his life was changed by his encounter with Jesus. But even though he became a sought-after preacher and did many amazing things for God, his path wasn’t easy. He had to be INTENTIONAL with his actions and stay close to God in order to do what he asked.
Gospel Connection: As you go through this lesson, remind children that Paul didn’t start out being an “influencer.” He had an encounter with the Lord, asked for forgiveness and became a follower of Christ. God wants us all to have that encounter with him, accept Jesus as our savior, and do things according to his purpose for our lives.
Lesson Video youtu.be/oi95cv0tk9Q
Lesson Video youtu.be/ebnoHSoJmxk
Lesson Song youtu.be/Fb2wNc1Owpc
Discussion Questions:
1. What religion did Paul’s family follow when he was growing up? A. Judaism (He was Jewish)
2. What important job did Paul’s father have? A. Pharisee
3. Did Paul always follow Jesus and help Christians? A. No (He approved the stoning of Stephen)
4. Where was Paul when he saw a flash of light and heard the voice of the Lord? A. Damascus
5. Who did God call Paul to preach to? A. The Gentiles
Craft
Back to school photo frame.
Let’s say a prayer to help us remember to be INTENTIONAL like Paul.
Prayer: Dear God, thank you for giving us people like Paul in the Bible to look up to. We pray that we can be intentional with our actions, Lord, and help others to know and love you. Guide us in our daily lives so that we are doing what you have called us to do. In Jesus name, Amen.
Unit Song youtu.be/cCXp9nP8Lc8
Title: Influencers are INTENTIONAL
Big Idea: To be an influential person, you have to be intentional with your actions and be aware of your actions and how they affect others. You have a purpose, and you won’t let anything get in the way of it.
Key Passage: The story of Paul from conversion to persecuted Christian. We’ll talk about how Paul became one of the most influential people of the Bible and how he was a godly example to follow. •
Memory Verse: Acts 9:15 “But the Lord said to Ananias, ‘Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel.’” •
Key Life Application: Through the story of Paul’s life, children will see how his life was changed by his encounter with Jesus. But even though he became a sought-after preacher and did many amazing things for God, his path wasn’t easy. He had to be INTENTIONAL with his actions and stay close to God in order to do what he asked.
Gospel Connection: As you go through this lesson, remind children that Paul didn’t start out being an “influencer.” He had an encounter with the Lord, asked for forgiveness and became a follower of Christ. God wants us all to have that encounter with him, accept Jesus as our savior, and do things according to his purpose for our lives.
Lesson Video youtu.be/oi95cv0tk9Q
Lesson Video youtu.be/ebnoHSoJmxk
Lesson Song youtu.be/Fb2wNc1Owpc
Discussion Questions:
1. What religion did Paul’s family follow when he was growing up? A. Judaism (He was Jewish)
2. What important job did Paul’s father have? A. Pharisee
3. Did Paul always follow Jesus and help Christians? A. No (He approved the stoning of Stephen)
4. Where was Paul when he saw a flash of light and heard the voice of the Lord? A. Damascus
5. Who did God call Paul to preach to? A. The Gentiles
Craft
Back to school photo frame.
Let’s say a prayer to help us remember to be INTENTIONAL like Paul.
Prayer: Dear God, thank you for giving us people like Paul in the Bible to look up to. We pray that we can be intentional with our actions, Lord, and help others to know and love you. Guide us in our daily lives so that we are doing what you have called us to do. In Jesus name, Amen.
Spend Your Summer in the Son!
8/22/21
Song youtu.be/oZhwagxWzOc
MEMORY VERSE: “Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.” - Ephesians 4:14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A14&version=NIV
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/tIF_V4aZUYQ
BOTTOM LINE: We need the Holy Spirit with us wherever we go.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn who the Holy Spirit is and what his role is in our lives.
KEY PASSAGE: Acts 1:1-10, 2:1-13, The Disciples Wait for the Holy Spirit.
www.biblestudytools.com/acts/passage/?q=acts+1:1-10
www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%202:1-13&version=NIV
SUMMARY: Towels are a useful essential at the beach. They can be your blanket on the sand, help you carry things, and also dry you off. No one goes to the beach without a towel, and we should never go anywhere without God in his form of the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit is the presence of God. When we accept Jesus as our Savior, the Holy Spirit comes into our lives. Through the Holy Spirit, we are able to pray to God directly. We pray in Jesus’ name, and God will hear our prayers. The Holy Spirit also speaks to us. It’s the still small voice that gives us a little nudge when we need it, helping us to do the work of God. He opens our eyes to see people who are in need, and he shows us how we can serve Jesus.
The Holy Spirit gives us strength when we need it. He gives us courage to face temptation and walk away. He gives us comfort when we are hurting. The Holy Spirit is God Himself living in our hearts.
Lesson Video youtu.be/iW5URBEb9gc
Object Lesson youtu.be/rnwoNlBDn9A
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Read Acts 1:1-10, 2:1-13
What instructions did Jesus give his followers before he returned to Heaven?
Who is the Holy Spirit?
How did the Holy Spirit come to Earth?
What does the Holy Spirit do for us?
Why is it important to take the Holy Spirit with us wherever we go?
Craft
Holy Spirit Pinwheel Pencils
www.catholicinspired.site/pentecost.html
SIMPLE PRAYER
Dear God, Thank you for Jesus and for your Holy Spirit. Fill us with your Holy Spirit, so that we can serve you wherever we go. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Song youtu.be/oZhwagxWzOc
MEMORY VERSE: “Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.” - Ephesians 4:14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A14&version=NIV
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/tIF_V4aZUYQ
BOTTOM LINE: We need the Holy Spirit with us wherever we go.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn who the Holy Spirit is and what his role is in our lives.
KEY PASSAGE: Acts 1:1-10, 2:1-13, The Disciples Wait for the Holy Spirit.
www.biblestudytools.com/acts/passage/?q=acts+1:1-10
www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%202:1-13&version=NIV
SUMMARY: Towels are a useful essential at the beach. They can be your blanket on the sand, help you carry things, and also dry you off. No one goes to the beach without a towel, and we should never go anywhere without God in his form of the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit is the presence of God. When we accept Jesus as our Savior, the Holy Spirit comes into our lives. Through the Holy Spirit, we are able to pray to God directly. We pray in Jesus’ name, and God will hear our prayers. The Holy Spirit also speaks to us. It’s the still small voice that gives us a little nudge when we need it, helping us to do the work of God. He opens our eyes to see people who are in need, and he shows us how we can serve Jesus.
The Holy Spirit gives us strength when we need it. He gives us courage to face temptation and walk away. He gives us comfort when we are hurting. The Holy Spirit is God Himself living in our hearts.
Lesson Video youtu.be/iW5URBEb9gc
Object Lesson youtu.be/rnwoNlBDn9A
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Read Acts 1:1-10, 2:1-13
What instructions did Jesus give his followers before he returned to Heaven?
Who is the Holy Spirit?
How did the Holy Spirit come to Earth?
What does the Holy Spirit do for us?
Why is it important to take the Holy Spirit with us wherever we go?
Craft
Holy Spirit Pinwheel Pencils
www.catholicinspired.site/pentecost.html
SIMPLE PRAYER
Dear God, Thank you for Jesus and for your Holy Spirit. Fill us with your Holy Spirit, so that we can serve you wherever we go. In Jesus’ name, Amen
8/8/21
Song youtu.be/oZhwagxWzOc
MEMORY VERSE: “Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.” - Ephesians 4:14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A14&version=NIV
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/tIF_V4aZUYQ
BOTTOM LINE: God created rest for our benefit.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn the importance of rest.
KEY PASSAGE: Exodus 20:8-10, The Sabbath and Rest.www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2020:8-10&version=NIV
SUMMARY: Many people come to the beach to just lay out and relax. God wants us to make time to rest and renew ourselves.
God says we need to rest on the Sabbath, the day of worship. He says work hard for six days, and then take a little break. Sounds like a nice suggestion, right?
But wait, look where this passage falls. If we go back a few verses, we read, “You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make any false idols.” If we read ahead, we’ll read that we need to honor our parents and that we should not lie, steal, or kill.
Rest isn’t just a suggestion. It’s a commandment! It’s number four of the Ten Commandments. Rest is so important, God says that failing to rest is a sin. God made us to need rest, and we need to get our rest if we are to give God our best service.
God wants us to rest something more than our minds and bodies. He wants us to find rest for our spirits too. That’s why he chose a day of worship for us to get extra rest. Sundays should not be a day of constant running around and working and being busy. Sundays should be time to relax, to kick back, and to reflect on the good things God has done for us.
Lesson Video Douglas Talks youtu.be/YOXp8Yf0pyE
Lesson Song youtu.be/hnjeMwxFuBA
CRAFT ACTIVITY AT THE BEACH:
CHILLAX Have the kids make a sign they can hang from their door knob, a “Do Not Disturb” sign they can use for those times when they need a few minutes to chillax with God.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Exodus 20:8-10, The Sabbath and Rest.
How do we know that rest is important to God?
Why did God choose the Sabbath to be our day of rest?
What happens when you don’t get enough rest?
Why is it important to rest spiritually as well as physically?
How can we rest ourselves on Sundays to better serve the Lord?
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, Teach us to slow down, to rest, and to renew ourselves so that we can better serve you. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Song youtu.be/oZhwagxWzOc
MEMORY VERSE: “Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.” - Ephesians 4:14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A14&version=NIV
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/tIF_V4aZUYQ
BOTTOM LINE: God created rest for our benefit.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn the importance of rest.
KEY PASSAGE: Exodus 20:8-10, The Sabbath and Rest.www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2020:8-10&version=NIV
SUMMARY: Many people come to the beach to just lay out and relax. God wants us to make time to rest and renew ourselves.
God says we need to rest on the Sabbath, the day of worship. He says work hard for six days, and then take a little break. Sounds like a nice suggestion, right?
But wait, look where this passage falls. If we go back a few verses, we read, “You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make any false idols.” If we read ahead, we’ll read that we need to honor our parents and that we should not lie, steal, or kill.
Rest isn’t just a suggestion. It’s a commandment! It’s number four of the Ten Commandments. Rest is so important, God says that failing to rest is a sin. God made us to need rest, and we need to get our rest if we are to give God our best service.
God wants us to rest something more than our minds and bodies. He wants us to find rest for our spirits too. That’s why he chose a day of worship for us to get extra rest. Sundays should not be a day of constant running around and working and being busy. Sundays should be time to relax, to kick back, and to reflect on the good things God has done for us.
Lesson Video Douglas Talks youtu.be/YOXp8Yf0pyE
Lesson Song youtu.be/hnjeMwxFuBA
CRAFT ACTIVITY AT THE BEACH:
CHILLAX Have the kids make a sign they can hang from their door knob, a “Do Not Disturb” sign they can use for those times when they need a few minutes to chillax with God.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Exodus 20:8-10, The Sabbath and Rest.
How do we know that rest is important to God?
Why did God choose the Sabbath to be our day of rest?
What happens when you don’t get enough rest?
Why is it important to rest spiritually as well as physically?
How can we rest ourselves on Sundays to better serve the Lord?
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, Teach us to slow down, to rest, and to renew ourselves so that we can better serve you. In Jesus’ name, Amen
8/1/21
Song youtu.be/oZhwagxWzOc
MEMORY VERSE: “Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.” - Ephesians 4:14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A14&version=NIV
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/tIF_V4aZUYQ
BOTTOM LINE: Jesus is our protector in tough times.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn to rely on Jesus in hard times.
KEY PASSAGE: Mark 4:35-41, Jesus Calms the Storm.www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=mark%204:35-41&version=NIV
Storms can be bad on the beach, especially when a hurricane blows in. Life has its storms as well, but with Jesus we can ride out any storm.
The disciples were terrified. Many of them were fishermen, and they knew how dangerous these storms could be. If their boat tipped over, they were too far out to swim to shore. The waves, the wind, and the rain would be the end of them. As the disciples ran around in a mad panic, Jesus slept. If he knew there was a storm, it’s very clear he wasn’t even worried about it. The disciples were, and they woke him up, begging him to do something! Jesus spoke two sentences and the storm was gone. Just like that! In a second, not only did he show his power, he showed the disciples how silly they were for worrying. Jesus was more powerful than any storm, and as long as they had Jesus, they had nothing to fear.
When storms come along, the first thing we need to do is the same thing the disciples did. We need to call on Jesus. We need to ask Jesus to stand up and stand with us in the storm. Having Jesus gives us comfort to face each day. He gives us the strength to keep going when we want to quit. He gives us hope, knowing that Jesus will work out everything for his glory and for the good of those who love him. Jesus came to Earth to have a personal relationship with each one of us. He will be with us in good times and in bad. Even in the worst of storms.
Lesson Video Pursue GOD Kids youtu.be/2hJ7N_9gcNg
Lesson Video Douglas Talks youtu.be/Fyv1kZWsmDI
Read Mark 4:35-41
Where were the disciples when the storm hit?
How did the disciples react to the storm?
What did Jesus say when the disciples woke him?
How was Jesus able to calm the storm?
Can Jesus help us through our storms of life?
Lesson Song youtu.be/0Hl3-GjR70w
Craft Origami Boats youtu.be/cYWIWi1g7_8
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, Thank you for giving us Jesus. Help us to remember that no matter how hard life may be, Jesus is always there for us. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Song youtu.be/oZhwagxWzOc
MEMORY VERSE: “Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.” - Ephesians 4:14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A14&version=NIV
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/tIF_V4aZUYQ
BOTTOM LINE: Jesus is our protector in tough times.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn to rely on Jesus in hard times.
KEY PASSAGE: Mark 4:35-41, Jesus Calms the Storm.www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=mark%204:35-41&version=NIV
Storms can be bad on the beach, especially when a hurricane blows in. Life has its storms as well, but with Jesus we can ride out any storm.
The disciples were terrified. Many of them were fishermen, and they knew how dangerous these storms could be. If their boat tipped over, they were too far out to swim to shore. The waves, the wind, and the rain would be the end of them. As the disciples ran around in a mad panic, Jesus slept. If he knew there was a storm, it’s very clear he wasn’t even worried about it. The disciples were, and they woke him up, begging him to do something! Jesus spoke two sentences and the storm was gone. Just like that! In a second, not only did he show his power, he showed the disciples how silly they were for worrying. Jesus was more powerful than any storm, and as long as they had Jesus, they had nothing to fear.
When storms come along, the first thing we need to do is the same thing the disciples did. We need to call on Jesus. We need to ask Jesus to stand up and stand with us in the storm. Having Jesus gives us comfort to face each day. He gives us the strength to keep going when we want to quit. He gives us hope, knowing that Jesus will work out everything for his glory and for the good of those who love him. Jesus came to Earth to have a personal relationship with each one of us. He will be with us in good times and in bad. Even in the worst of storms.
Lesson Video Pursue GOD Kids youtu.be/2hJ7N_9gcNg
Lesson Video Douglas Talks youtu.be/Fyv1kZWsmDI
Read Mark 4:35-41
Where were the disciples when the storm hit?
How did the disciples react to the storm?
What did Jesus say when the disciples woke him?
How was Jesus able to calm the storm?
Can Jesus help us through our storms of life?
Lesson Song youtu.be/0Hl3-GjR70w
Craft Origami Boats youtu.be/cYWIWi1g7_8
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, Thank you for giving us Jesus. Help us to remember that no matter how hard life may be, Jesus is always there for us. In Jesus’ name, Amen
7/25/21
Song youtu.be/oZhwagxWzOc
MEMORY VERSE: “Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.” - Ephesians 4:14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A14&version=NIV
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/tIF_V4aZUYQ
BOTTOM LINE: We need to be on guard against temptation.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn the importance of preparing to face temptation.
KEY PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Warnings About Sin www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%2010:1-13&version=NIV
Paul warned the Corinthian church about sin by pointing them to the Old Testament, to the stories of Israel. God delivered Israel from slavery in Egypt, but when the people sinned, they were punished. Paul tells the Corinthians not to be like the Israelites in the wilderness, but to be holy, to resist sin, and to do what is right.
How do you keep yourself from getting a sunburn? Protect yourself with suntan lotion and sunglasses.
How do you keep from giving in to temptation to do things God does not want you to do, known as sin? Protect yourself by reading the Bible.
The Bible is a great tool for living; resisting temptation is just one of its many uses. The Bible teaches us what sin is. Moses summarized them in the Ten Commandments, and the rest of the Bible helps us understand what sins means. The Bible tells us we are sinners, and try as we might, we’ve all messed up. The Bible also reminds us there is hope. Jesus died for our sins so that we could live forever with him. We have Jesus on our side, and Jesus can give us the strength and courage we need at times to stay faithful to God. The Bible also reminds us that we are forgiven. Jesus died for everyone and every sin. If we stumble and fall, Jesus will forgive us. He will help us get back on track, and he will help us to start over.
Object lesson
ITEMS NEEDED: Sunglasses
Pass out a few cool pairs of sunglasses, and let the kids try them on. Can someone tell me why we use sunglasses and sunscreen at the beach? Too much sun can be harmful to us. It can harm our skin and our eyes. We use sunglasses for the same reason we use sunscreen - to protect ourselves from the harmful effects of the sun. One of the reasons we have the Bible is so we can protect ourselves from something else that is harmful: sin. The Bible tells us what sin is, so we know it when we see it. The Bible also tells us to get away from sin and to rely on God to help us resist sin. The Bible also tells us that when we do mess up, Jesus is ready to forgive us. You have to think ahead when you go to the beach. You need to bring sunglasses and sunscreen if you want to avoid the damage of the sun. Be sure to protect yourself from sin by planning ahead. Rely on God and on his word to protect yourself. He will not fail you.
Craft
Decorate a pair of sunglassses to keep to remind you to protect yourself from the sun and use the Bible to protect yourself from sin.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Read 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
What does Paul warn the Corinthians about?
What Old Testament story does Paul use to warn the Corinthians about obeying God?
Why did the people of Israel rebel against God?
What lesson does Paul say we can learn from this story?
How do we know Jesus forgives us when we still mess up?
SIMPLE PRAYER
Dear God, Forgive us for our sins, and teach us to remember the past so that we can be on guard against sin. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Song youtu.be/oZhwagxWzOc
MEMORY VERSE: “Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.” - Ephesians 4:14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A14&version=NIV
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/tIF_V4aZUYQ
BOTTOM LINE: We need to be on guard against temptation.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn the importance of preparing to face temptation.
KEY PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Warnings About Sin www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%2010:1-13&version=NIV
Paul warned the Corinthian church about sin by pointing them to the Old Testament, to the stories of Israel. God delivered Israel from slavery in Egypt, but when the people sinned, they were punished. Paul tells the Corinthians not to be like the Israelites in the wilderness, but to be holy, to resist sin, and to do what is right.
How do you keep yourself from getting a sunburn? Protect yourself with suntan lotion and sunglasses.
How do you keep from giving in to temptation to do things God does not want you to do, known as sin? Protect yourself by reading the Bible.
The Bible is a great tool for living; resisting temptation is just one of its many uses. The Bible teaches us what sin is. Moses summarized them in the Ten Commandments, and the rest of the Bible helps us understand what sins means. The Bible tells us we are sinners, and try as we might, we’ve all messed up. The Bible also reminds us there is hope. Jesus died for our sins so that we could live forever with him. We have Jesus on our side, and Jesus can give us the strength and courage we need at times to stay faithful to God. The Bible also reminds us that we are forgiven. Jesus died for everyone and every sin. If we stumble and fall, Jesus will forgive us. He will help us get back on track, and he will help us to start over.
Object lesson
ITEMS NEEDED: Sunglasses
Pass out a few cool pairs of sunglasses, and let the kids try them on. Can someone tell me why we use sunglasses and sunscreen at the beach? Too much sun can be harmful to us. It can harm our skin and our eyes. We use sunglasses for the same reason we use sunscreen - to protect ourselves from the harmful effects of the sun. One of the reasons we have the Bible is so we can protect ourselves from something else that is harmful: sin. The Bible tells us what sin is, so we know it when we see it. The Bible also tells us to get away from sin and to rely on God to help us resist sin. The Bible also tells us that when we do mess up, Jesus is ready to forgive us. You have to think ahead when you go to the beach. You need to bring sunglasses and sunscreen if you want to avoid the damage of the sun. Be sure to protect yourself from sin by planning ahead. Rely on God and on his word to protect yourself. He will not fail you.
Craft
Decorate a pair of sunglassses to keep to remind you to protect yourself from the sun and use the Bible to protect yourself from sin.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Read 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
What does Paul warn the Corinthians about?
What Old Testament story does Paul use to warn the Corinthians about obeying God?
Why did the people of Israel rebel against God?
What lesson does Paul say we can learn from this story?
How do we know Jesus forgives us when we still mess up?
SIMPLE PRAYER
Dear God, Forgive us for our sins, and teach us to remember the past so that we can be on guard against sin. In Jesus’ name, Amen
7/18/21
Song youtu.be/oZhwagxWzOc
MEMORY VERSE: “Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.” - Ephesians 4:14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A14&version=NIV
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/tIF_V4aZUYQ
BOTTOM LINE: When we keep our eyes on Jesus, he can use us to do amazing things.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn the importance of keeping Jesus first.
KEY PASSAGE: Matthew 14:22-33, Peter Walks on Water. www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2014:22-33&version=NIV
Surfers love to ride on top of the waves. Jesus gave Peter the chance to walk on water. When we keep our eyes on Jesus, he can use us to do amazing things.
Peter had a lot of faith. It took great courage to get out of that boat and set foot on the water. He also had his eyes on Jesus, and that’s the main reason he succeeded. When he looked at the waves and took his eyes off of Jesus, he ran into trouble. But Jesus was quick to reach out and catch him. Peter’s story isn’t one of failure. It’s a success story that should encourage us all. God can use us to do great things if we focus on Jesus and refuse to take our eyes off of him.
2nd Lesson Video youtu.be/29ei6zoM4eM
Lesson Video youtu.be/bCIZlMtTpu8
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Read Matthew 14:22-33
What did the disciples see on the water during the storm?
What did Peter ask Jesus?
Why did Peter start to sink?
What can God do with us if we stay focused on him?
What will happen if we take our eyes off of Jesus?
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED:
Putter
Golf ball
Cup
Set the cup on its side on the ground. Drop the golf ball about five feet away. Ask for a volunteer who thinks they can putt the ball into the cup. Encourage them to keep their eye on the ball. It isn’t easy sinking that putt. It takes a lot of concentration, doesn’t it? You have to keep your eye on the ball and not get distracted. If you do that, you can hit that putt from even further away than this.
In today’s story, Peter has a chance to do something more amazing than a twenty foot putt. He got to walk on water! As long as he kept his eyes on Jesus, he remained on top of the water, but as soon as he looked away, he sank in the saves.
Craft
Have the kids fold and make a paper boat and draw the disciples on it, like the ship they were in during the storm.
Here are some simple instructions for folding a paper boat:
www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Paper-Boat
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, Help us to focus on your son so that you can use us to bring glory to your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Song youtu.be/oZhwagxWzOc
MEMORY VERSE: “Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.” - Ephesians 4:14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A14&version=NIV
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/tIF_V4aZUYQ
BOTTOM LINE: When we keep our eyes on Jesus, he can use us to do amazing things.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn the importance of keeping Jesus first.
KEY PASSAGE: Matthew 14:22-33, Peter Walks on Water. www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2014:22-33&version=NIV
Surfers love to ride on top of the waves. Jesus gave Peter the chance to walk on water. When we keep our eyes on Jesus, he can use us to do amazing things.
Peter had a lot of faith. It took great courage to get out of that boat and set foot on the water. He also had his eyes on Jesus, and that’s the main reason he succeeded. When he looked at the waves and took his eyes off of Jesus, he ran into trouble. But Jesus was quick to reach out and catch him. Peter’s story isn’t one of failure. It’s a success story that should encourage us all. God can use us to do great things if we focus on Jesus and refuse to take our eyes off of him.
2nd Lesson Video youtu.be/29ei6zoM4eM
Lesson Video youtu.be/bCIZlMtTpu8
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Read Matthew 14:22-33
What did the disciples see on the water during the storm?
What did Peter ask Jesus?
Why did Peter start to sink?
What can God do with us if we stay focused on him?
What will happen if we take our eyes off of Jesus?
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED:
Putter
Golf ball
Cup
Set the cup on its side on the ground. Drop the golf ball about five feet away. Ask for a volunteer who thinks they can putt the ball into the cup. Encourage them to keep their eye on the ball. It isn’t easy sinking that putt. It takes a lot of concentration, doesn’t it? You have to keep your eye on the ball and not get distracted. If you do that, you can hit that putt from even further away than this.
In today’s story, Peter has a chance to do something more amazing than a twenty foot putt. He got to walk on water! As long as he kept his eyes on Jesus, he remained on top of the water, but as soon as he looked away, he sank in the saves.
Craft
Have the kids fold and make a paper boat and draw the disciples on it, like the ship they were in during the storm.
Here are some simple instructions for folding a paper boat:
www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Paper-Boat
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, Help us to focus on your son so that you can use us to bring glory to your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen
7/11/21
There is no children's church today so that the children can enjoy the Gospel Singing group that will be singing.
There is no children's church today so that the children can enjoy the Gospel Singing group that will be singing.
7/4/21
Lesson Song: youtu.be/JGYjKR69M6U
Memory Verse: Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” - 2 Corinthians 3:17 (NIV) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians%203%3A17&version=NIV
BOTTOM LINE: True freedom only comes from knowing Jesus.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will be able to state what Jesus sets us free from.
KEY PASSAGE: Acts 16:16-34, Paul & Silas In Prison
July 4th is American Independence Day, when we celebrate the freedom that we have in this country. True spiritual freedom, which comes only from God, can be experienced wherever we are: in another country, in prison, in school, and in our homes.
The death and resurrection of Jesus was a greater revolution than any war ever waged on Earth. The Bible tells us that the punishment for sin is death, but when Jesus rose from the grave, he defeated death once and for all. Jesus offers us eternal life, but he also offers us freedom that no one can take from us, not even the mightiest governments on Earth.
Jesus gave his life for your eternal freedom, and he’s waiting for you to receive that free gift. God has blessed us with a free country, but he blessed us even more through Jesus. Jesus has given us freedom from sin, and that’s a freedom no one can ever take away from us!
Douglas Talks: youtu.be/4Vdbk6k8WPU
Lesson Video: youtu.be/gy1pOhkdUws
Discussion Questions
Read Acts 16:16-34
Why were Paul and Silas in jail?
Why didn’t Paul and Silas run away?
Why did the jailer ask to be baptized?
What does Jesus set us free from?
Can anything take away the freedom we have in Jesus?
Object Lesson:
ITEM NEEDED: The American flag
Who can tell me what the fifty stars on the American flag represent? Who can tell me why there are thirteen stripes on the American flag? Now, who can tell me what the red stripes represent? The freedom we celebrate was bought with blood. The citizens of America’s thirteen colonies fought a long, hard war to win that freedom. Many men gave their lives and shed their blood so that we could live in a land of freedom.
Jesus paid for our freedom from sin with his blood. He died on a cross so that he could set us free from sin. The freedoms we enjoy in America are great, but they are nothing compared to freedom in Christ. When Jesus sets you free, you are no longer a slave to sin. You have a new life, and you can have eternal life with Jesus. As we celebrate our freedom as Americans this Independence Day, let us also celebrate our freedom in Christ. Even if we lose the freedoms we have in America, nothing can separate us from the freedom we have in Jesus.
CRAFT
Using construction paper, scissors, and glue, have the kids make a Christian flag to take home. Use a white piece of construction paper or cardboard as the background. Cut out a smaller rectangle of blue and then a red cross. Or let kids color the included coloring sheet.
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, Thank you for setting us free from sin. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Lesson Song: youtu.be/JGYjKR69M6U
Memory Verse: Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” - 2 Corinthians 3:17 (NIV) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians%203%3A17&version=NIV
BOTTOM LINE: True freedom only comes from knowing Jesus.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will be able to state what Jesus sets us free from.
KEY PASSAGE: Acts 16:16-34, Paul & Silas In Prison
July 4th is American Independence Day, when we celebrate the freedom that we have in this country. True spiritual freedom, which comes only from God, can be experienced wherever we are: in another country, in prison, in school, and in our homes.
The death and resurrection of Jesus was a greater revolution than any war ever waged on Earth. The Bible tells us that the punishment for sin is death, but when Jesus rose from the grave, he defeated death once and for all. Jesus offers us eternal life, but he also offers us freedom that no one can take from us, not even the mightiest governments on Earth.
Jesus gave his life for your eternal freedom, and he’s waiting for you to receive that free gift. God has blessed us with a free country, but he blessed us even more through Jesus. Jesus has given us freedom from sin, and that’s a freedom no one can ever take away from us!
Douglas Talks: youtu.be/4Vdbk6k8WPU
Lesson Video: youtu.be/gy1pOhkdUws
Discussion Questions
Read Acts 16:16-34
Why were Paul and Silas in jail?
Why didn’t Paul and Silas run away?
Why did the jailer ask to be baptized?
What does Jesus set us free from?
Can anything take away the freedom we have in Jesus?
Object Lesson:
ITEM NEEDED: The American flag
Who can tell me what the fifty stars on the American flag represent? Who can tell me why there are thirteen stripes on the American flag? Now, who can tell me what the red stripes represent? The freedom we celebrate was bought with blood. The citizens of America’s thirteen colonies fought a long, hard war to win that freedom. Many men gave their lives and shed their blood so that we could live in a land of freedom.
Jesus paid for our freedom from sin with his blood. He died on a cross so that he could set us free from sin. The freedoms we enjoy in America are great, but they are nothing compared to freedom in Christ. When Jesus sets you free, you are no longer a slave to sin. You have a new life, and you can have eternal life with Jesus. As we celebrate our freedom as Americans this Independence Day, let us also celebrate our freedom in Christ. Even if we lose the freedoms we have in America, nothing can separate us from the freedom we have in Jesus.
CRAFT
Using construction paper, scissors, and glue, have the kids make a Christian flag to take home. Use a white piece of construction paper or cardboard as the background. Cut out a smaller rectangle of blue and then a red cross. Or let kids color the included coloring sheet.
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, Thank you for setting us free from sin. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Spend Your Summer in the Son!
6/27/21
Song youtu.be/oZhwagxWzOc
MEMORY VERSE: “Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.” - Ephesians 4:14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A14&version=NIV
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/tIF_V4aZUYQ
BOTTOM LINE: God wants us to know his son, Jesus.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn the importance of knowing Christ.
KEY PASSAGE: Philippians 2:1-11, God Sends Jesus to Earth. www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%202:1-11&version=NKJV#:~:text=Philippians%202%3A1-11New%20King%20James%20Version%20%28NKJV%29%20Unity%20Through,same%20love%2C%20beingof%20one%20accord%2C%20of%20one%20mind.
Sunbathers love the warmth of the sun. God wants us to get to know his son, Jesus. He wants us to worship Jesus and learn to live like Jesus did so we can share Jesus with others.
Knowing Jesus can give us strength to stand up for what’s right and resist what is evil. Knowing Jesus can also give us peace in hard times. He gives us strength when we are faint. He gives us the wisdom to know right from wrong, and the courage to do the right thing. The more time we bask in God’s son, the more we will know him and live like him. So let’s do that this summer. Spend time alone with Jesus every day. Read the gospels so you can learn more about him, then pray for his help to live the way he did. Jesus left his throne in Heaven for you. He’s waiting to have that personal connection with you.
Lesson Video: youtu.be/BRO5yJxa9pY
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Read Philippians 2:1-11
What does Paul say Jesus did for us?
Why does God want us to live like Jesus?
What are some of the things we will do if we live like Jesus?
How can we learn more about Jesus?
How can living like Jesus show others that Jesus loves them?
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED:
Potted plants
Bring in a few potted plants. Let the kids see them, and tell them what they are. Be sure to tell them how much sun they require. Plants, like people, love the sun. They need it to survive. Water and carbon dioxide just aren’t enough for them. If a plant doesn’t get the sun it needs, it can’t grow properly. God wants us to get some “sun” too - his son Jesus. God sent his son to Earth so that we could know him personally. We have the gospels that tell us who Jesus was and what he did for us. We have prayer as a means to get to know him ourselves. Knowing Jesus allows us to live like Jesus. We learn to be humble and put other people first. We learn to love the way Jesus did. We live lives that are holy. We avoid sin, and we point others to Jesus.
The more time we spend with the Son of God, the better we know him. The better we know him, the more we become like him. Ask Jesus to reveal himself to you. He will not let you down!
Game
Capture the Son
Who is God’s Son? (Jesus)
What ways can we bask in the Son or get to know Jesus better?
Form 2 teams.
Each team needs to capture the Son by getting the prayer pin, the Bible pin, the church pin without getting tagged. If someone is trying to take your pin you can tag them and they have to freeze until someone comes and fees them from their team by tagging them. You cannot go outside the chairs.
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, Thank you for giving us Jesus. Teach us to be like him so we can share his love with others. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Song youtu.be/oZhwagxWzOc
MEMORY VERSE: “Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.” - Ephesians 4:14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A14&version=NIV
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/tIF_V4aZUYQ
BOTTOM LINE: God wants us to know his son, Jesus.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn the importance of knowing Christ.
KEY PASSAGE: Philippians 2:1-11, God Sends Jesus to Earth. www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%202:1-11&version=NKJV#:~:text=Philippians%202%3A1-11New%20King%20James%20Version%20%28NKJV%29%20Unity%20Through,same%20love%2C%20beingof%20one%20accord%2C%20of%20one%20mind.
Sunbathers love the warmth of the sun. God wants us to get to know his son, Jesus. He wants us to worship Jesus and learn to live like Jesus did so we can share Jesus with others.
Knowing Jesus can give us strength to stand up for what’s right and resist what is evil. Knowing Jesus can also give us peace in hard times. He gives us strength when we are faint. He gives us the wisdom to know right from wrong, and the courage to do the right thing. The more time we bask in God’s son, the more we will know him and live like him. So let’s do that this summer. Spend time alone with Jesus every day. Read the gospels so you can learn more about him, then pray for his help to live the way he did. Jesus left his throne in Heaven for you. He’s waiting to have that personal connection with you.
Lesson Video: youtu.be/BRO5yJxa9pY
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Read Philippians 2:1-11
What does Paul say Jesus did for us?
Why does God want us to live like Jesus?
What are some of the things we will do if we live like Jesus?
How can we learn more about Jesus?
How can living like Jesus show others that Jesus loves them?
Object Lesson
ITEMS NEEDED:
Potted plants
Bring in a few potted plants. Let the kids see them, and tell them what they are. Be sure to tell them how much sun they require. Plants, like people, love the sun. They need it to survive. Water and carbon dioxide just aren’t enough for them. If a plant doesn’t get the sun it needs, it can’t grow properly. God wants us to get some “sun” too - his son Jesus. God sent his son to Earth so that we could know him personally. We have the gospels that tell us who Jesus was and what he did for us. We have prayer as a means to get to know him ourselves. Knowing Jesus allows us to live like Jesus. We learn to be humble and put other people first. We learn to love the way Jesus did. We live lives that are holy. We avoid sin, and we point others to Jesus.
The more time we spend with the Son of God, the better we know him. The better we know him, the more we become like him. Ask Jesus to reveal himself to you. He will not let you down!
Game
Capture the Son
Who is God’s Son? (Jesus)
What ways can we bask in the Son or get to know Jesus better?
Form 2 teams.
Each team needs to capture the Son by getting the prayer pin, the Bible pin, the church pin without getting tagged. If someone is trying to take your pin you can tag them and they have to freeze until someone comes and fees them from their team by tagging them. You cannot go outside the chairs.
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, Thank you for giving us Jesus. Teach us to be like him so we can share his love with others. In Jesus’ name, Amen
6/20/21
Song youtu.be/oZhwagxWzOc
BOTTOM LINE: Be thankful for your Dad or your uncle or mom or grandfather or step dad.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that Dad’s or other's forgiveness is a reflection of God’s forgiveness.
KEY PASSAGE: Luke 15:11-32, Parable of the Lost Son www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2015:11-32&version=NIV
God has given us fathers or other people in our lives, like our step dads, mothers, uncles or grandfathers, who love us even when we mess up and make the wrong decisions. These people are not perfect, and they don’t hold it against us for being imperfect. We should appreciate and be thankful for our fathers or others in our life, and remember our Heavenly Father who forgives our sins.
Bible Lesson Video youtu.be/DJgROx4wFKM
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Read Luke 15:11-32
What did the younger son ask his father to do?
What did the younger son do with his money?
When did the son decide to go home?
What did the son’s father do when he saw him coming home?
How does a Dad’s forgiveness remind us of God’s forgiveness?
Douglas Talks youtu.be/i9n_loodk-g
MEMORY VERSE: “Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.” - Ephesians 4:14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A14&version=NIV
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/tIF_V4aZUYQ
Object Lesson youtu.be/RUEWDI59LHg
Craft:
Make Father's Day cards or thank you cards for your mom, step dad, uncle or grandfather.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Thank you for Dads and others in our lives and all the love they have given us. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Spend Your Summer in the Son!
6/13/21
Song youtu.be/oZhwagxWzOc
MEMORY VERSE: “Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.” - Ephesians 4:14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A14&version=NIV
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/tIF_V4aZUYQ
BOTTOM LINE: God wants us to grow and mature in our faith.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn the importance of going deeper in their faith.
Today as we start our Beach series, we want to challenge you to go deeper with Jesus. We want you to grow in Christ, and we want you to strengthen your faith. As we will read in today’s scripture, God has a very good reason for wanting us to grow in our faith and become strong believers.
KEY PASSAGE: Ephesians 4:1-16, www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%204:1-16&version=NIV One Body in Christ
It’s fun to let the waves rock us back and forth, but when it comes to our faith, we need to grow so we will no longer be tossed about.
This isn’t the only time Paul describes the church as the body of Christ. In 1 Corinthians, Paul describes us as one body with many parts, saying we all have a role to play in the church. Here in Ephesians, Paul takes that a step further. We need to grow strong in our faith so that we can do that work.
This summer, commit yourself to growing up in Jesus. Set aside time to pray, to read the Bible, and go to church. Get involved serving, and look for opportunities to show God’s love to others.
Bible video youtu.be/3xATznd9M3A
Object lesson
ITEMS NEEDED: Wrist brace Sling Bring one of the kids up. Have them put on the wrist brace and sling, and see how well they can move their arm with both on. There’s a reason that we need casts, braces, and slings when we have severe injuries. In order to heal our bones and joints, we have to immobilize them. It can be a challenge doing things without that arm or leg for a while, but it’s critical in order for our bodies to heal.
What happens after the braces, casts, and slings come off? That arm isn’t as strong as it once was. We need to use it, exercise it, and rebuild it so it will be strong. We are the body of Christ. We are his hands, his arms, his feet. We are the parts that make up the whole. Just as we need every part of our body to be healthy and strong, God needs all of us to be spiritually healthy and strong. God doesn’t need spiritual babies. He needs spiritually mature believers. We need to exercise our faith through prayer, through service to others, and through love so that we can be healthy and strong parts of Christ’s body.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
How does Paul describe the church?
What are some of the jobs people have in the body of Christ?
Why does Paul say we need to grow up spiritually?
What are some things Paul says we will do when we are no longer infants?
How can reading the Bible and going to church help us to grow?
Craft Activity
Use the coloring sheet to create your own image of the body of Christ.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Help us to go deeper with you this summer, to grow in our faith, and to be more like you. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Song youtu.be/oZhwagxWzOc
MEMORY VERSE: “Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.” - Ephesians 4:14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A14&version=NIV
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/tIF_V4aZUYQ
BOTTOM LINE: God wants us to grow and mature in our faith.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn the importance of going deeper in their faith.
Today as we start our Beach series, we want to challenge you to go deeper with Jesus. We want you to grow in Christ, and we want you to strengthen your faith. As we will read in today’s scripture, God has a very good reason for wanting us to grow in our faith and become strong believers.
KEY PASSAGE: Ephesians 4:1-16, www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%204:1-16&version=NIV One Body in Christ
It’s fun to let the waves rock us back and forth, but when it comes to our faith, we need to grow so we will no longer be tossed about.
This isn’t the only time Paul describes the church as the body of Christ. In 1 Corinthians, Paul describes us as one body with many parts, saying we all have a role to play in the church. Here in Ephesians, Paul takes that a step further. We need to grow strong in our faith so that we can do that work.
This summer, commit yourself to growing up in Jesus. Set aside time to pray, to read the Bible, and go to church. Get involved serving, and look for opportunities to show God’s love to others.
Bible video youtu.be/3xATznd9M3A
Object lesson
ITEMS NEEDED: Wrist brace Sling Bring one of the kids up. Have them put on the wrist brace and sling, and see how well they can move their arm with both on. There’s a reason that we need casts, braces, and slings when we have severe injuries. In order to heal our bones and joints, we have to immobilize them. It can be a challenge doing things without that arm or leg for a while, but it’s critical in order for our bodies to heal.
What happens after the braces, casts, and slings come off? That arm isn’t as strong as it once was. We need to use it, exercise it, and rebuild it so it will be strong. We are the body of Christ. We are his hands, his arms, his feet. We are the parts that make up the whole. Just as we need every part of our body to be healthy and strong, God needs all of us to be spiritually healthy and strong. God doesn’t need spiritual babies. He needs spiritually mature believers. We need to exercise our faith through prayer, through service to others, and through love so that we can be healthy and strong parts of Christ’s body.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
How does Paul describe the church?
What are some of the jobs people have in the body of Christ?
Why does Paul say we need to grow up spiritually?
What are some things Paul says we will do when we are no longer infants?
How can reading the Bible and going to church help us to grow?
Craft Activity
Use the coloring sheet to create your own image of the body of Christ.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Help us to go deeper with you this summer, to grow in our faith, and to be more like you. In Jesus’ name, Amen
6/6/21
Song youtu.be/drkqqCy8emM
MEMORY VERSE: “Every house is built by someone. But God is the builder of everything.” -Hebrews 3:4 (NIrV)
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/XEzCfIcSJI4
2nd Memory Verse Song youtu.be/s45i89c7ktE
BOTTOM LINE: God wants us to see things through to the end.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn the importance of finishing what they start.
KEY PASSAGE: Genesis 6:9-7:5,www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%206%3A9-7%3A5&version=NIV
Noah’s Ark
What would have happened if Noah had not finished the ark? Do you think God would have held the rain? Or do you think God would have sent the rain and punished Noah and his family? What do you think would have happened if Noah hadn’t filled the ark with animals? How many different kinds of life would be missing from this Earth? Noah’s story shows us just how important it is to finish what we start. Noah had to finish to save his family. He had to finish to preserve life on Earth. If Noah had quit, the world we know would not exist. Noah finished what he started, and he challenges us to do the same when God gives us a task.
Once you get started, you want to keep building until you’re done. Kids will learn that we need to keep walking with God until the end.
Lesson video youtu.be/AJoYJ0gk1Uw
Dear God, Give us perseverance so that we will finish what we start. And please finish the good work you have begun in us. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Object Lesson:
ITEMS NEEDED: Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with no top slice of bread
Is anyone a little hungry this morning? I brought a few snacks if anyone needs one. Anyone want a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Actually… does anyone notice anything wrong with these sandwiches? A sandwich isn’t a sandwich with just one slice of bread, is it? We’ve got the bottom slice, peanut butter, and jelly, but we stopped before the job was finished. So many dreams go unfulfilled because people leave them half done. They start projects and then they abandon them, leaving the world filled with half-written songs, half-written books, half-painted rooms, half-finished furniture, and so on.
Pull out some bread and finish the sandwiches.
When God gives you something to do, do it. Start it, and then finish it. See it through to the end. If you grow weary, pray for strength. God will give you the endurance you need to finish what you’ve started.
Song youtu.be/drkqqCy8emM
MEMORY VERSE: “Every house is built by someone. But God is the builder of everything.” -Hebrews 3:4 (NIrV)
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/XEzCfIcSJI4
2nd Memory Verse Song youtu.be/s45i89c7ktE
BOTTOM LINE: God wants us to see things through to the end.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn the importance of finishing what they start.
KEY PASSAGE: Genesis 6:9-7:5,www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%206%3A9-7%3A5&version=NIV
Noah’s Ark
What would have happened if Noah had not finished the ark? Do you think God would have held the rain? Or do you think God would have sent the rain and punished Noah and his family? What do you think would have happened if Noah hadn’t filled the ark with animals? How many different kinds of life would be missing from this Earth? Noah’s story shows us just how important it is to finish what we start. Noah had to finish to save his family. He had to finish to preserve life on Earth. If Noah had quit, the world we know would not exist. Noah finished what he started, and he challenges us to do the same when God gives us a task.
Once you get started, you want to keep building until you’re done. Kids will learn that we need to keep walking with God until the end.
Lesson video youtu.be/AJoYJ0gk1Uw
Dear God, Give us perseverance so that we will finish what we start. And please finish the good work you have begun in us. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Object Lesson:
ITEMS NEEDED: Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with no top slice of bread
Is anyone a little hungry this morning? I brought a few snacks if anyone needs one. Anyone want a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Actually… does anyone notice anything wrong with these sandwiches? A sandwich isn’t a sandwich with just one slice of bread, is it? We’ve got the bottom slice, peanut butter, and jelly, but we stopped before the job was finished. So many dreams go unfulfilled because people leave them half done. They start projects and then they abandon them, leaving the world filled with half-written songs, half-written books, half-painted rooms, half-finished furniture, and so on.
Pull out some bread and finish the sandwiches.
When God gives you something to do, do it. Start it, and then finish it. See it through to the end. If you grow weary, pray for strength. God will give you the endurance you need to finish what you’ve started.
5/30/21
Song youtu.be/drkqqCy8emM
BOTTOM LINE: God wants us to put him and others ahead of ourselves.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn what it means to sacrifice for God and others.
KEY PASSAGE: Romans 12:1-2. Living sacrifices.
Sacrifice is not natural for us, especially in our world today. We are selfish people who think only of ourselves. Jesus wants us to be different. He wants us to be living sacrifices that will put God and others ahead of ourselves.
MEMORY VERSE: “Every house is built by someone. But God is the builder of everything.” -Hebrews 3:4 (NIrV)
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/XEzCfIcSJI4
2nd Memory Verse Song youtu.be/s45i89c7ktE
Lesson video youtu.be/tr7FOhavKpM
Douglas Talks youtu.be/37zbPRpDqSE
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Forgive us for our selfishness. Teach us to put others first so that we can be living sacrifices for you. In Jesus’ name, Amen
We can build all kinds of awesome things with LEGO bricks.
If we are willing, God will build something awesome in us.
5/23/21
Song youtu.be/drkqqCy8emM
BOTTOM LINE: God is always working in our lives.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that God’s work in our lives never stops.
KEY PASSAGE: Genesis 28:10-22, Jacob’s Dream of a Staircase
Once you’ve finished working on one piece, you immediately want to get started on making something new. Kids will learn that God is always working in our lives, making us new.
MEMORY VERSE: “Every house is built by someone. But God is the builder of everything.” -Hebrews 3:4 (NIrV)
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/XEzCfIcSJI4
2nd Memory Verse Song youtu.be/s45i89c7ktE
Bible Lesson Lego Video youtu.be/wftAoos0bs0
Bible Lesson youtu.be/ZjpnsWzHVGM
Lesson Song youtu.be/a4pvkbgOai8
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, We thank you for the work you are doing in our lives, and we ask you to make us more like Jesus. In Jesus’ name, Amen
DROP IN THE BUCKET
ITEMS NEEDED: Two similar Lego buildings Two Lego storage buckets
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose two players for this game. Hand each player a Lego building, and set a storage bucket on the floor in front of them. The players will have one minute to strip the bricks off their building and drop them in their bucket. The person with the most bricks in their bucket after one minute wins. Bricks that are still connected to other bricks and bricks that fall outside the bucket do not count!
VARIATION: An alternative for little kids is to build two DUPLO structures and see who can disassemble theirs the quickest.
WHAT’S THE POINT? God is constantly tearing down and rebuilding, making us more like Christ.
Song youtu.be/drkqqCy8emM
BOTTOM LINE: God is always working in our lives.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that God’s work in our lives never stops.
KEY PASSAGE: Genesis 28:10-22, Jacob’s Dream of a Staircase
Once you’ve finished working on one piece, you immediately want to get started on making something new. Kids will learn that God is always working in our lives, making us new.
MEMORY VERSE: “Every house is built by someone. But God is the builder of everything.” -Hebrews 3:4 (NIrV)
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/XEzCfIcSJI4
2nd Memory Verse Song youtu.be/s45i89c7ktE
Bible Lesson Lego Video youtu.be/wftAoos0bs0
Bible Lesson youtu.be/ZjpnsWzHVGM
Lesson Song youtu.be/a4pvkbgOai8
SIMPLE PRAYER:
Dear God, We thank you for the work you are doing in our lives, and we ask you to make us more like Jesus. In Jesus’ name, Amen
DROP IN THE BUCKET
ITEMS NEEDED: Two similar Lego buildings Two Lego storage buckets
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose two players for this game. Hand each player a Lego building, and set a storage bucket on the floor in front of them. The players will have one minute to strip the bricks off their building and drop them in their bucket. The person with the most bricks in their bucket after one minute wins. Bricks that are still connected to other bricks and bricks that fall outside the bucket do not count!
VARIATION: An alternative for little kids is to build two DUPLO structures and see who can disassemble theirs the quickest.
WHAT’S THE POINT? God is constantly tearing down and rebuilding, making us more like Christ.
5/16/21
Song youtu.be/drkqqCy8emM
BOTTOM LINE: Be thankful for your Mom.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that God has given them mothers to teach and care for them.
KEY PASSAGE: Judges 7:1-22, Gideon’s Army
When you get to building, the pieces just start to fall into place. Kids will learn that when they give everything to God, he makes all things work together perfectly.
MEMORY VERSE: “Every house is built by someone. But God is the builder of everything.” -Hebrews 3:4 (NIrV)
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/XEzCfIcSJI4
Bible Lesson Lego Video youtu.be/GPjtWNN8baU
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Take our lives and make them something great. Put the pieces together for us according to your plan. In Jesus’ name, Amen
HIGH TOWERS OBJECT LESSON
ITEMS NEEDED: A big box of Legos, two Lego building platforms
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose two players for this game and give each one a building platform. Start the clock, and give the players 60 seconds to build a tower. At the end of 60 seconds, compare the two towers. The player with the tallest, standing tower wins. If a tower topples before time expires or even after, measure the tower to the tallest brick left standing.
VARIATION: Instead of Legos, you can do a building contest with cardboard brick blocks.
WHAT’S THE POINT Let God build your life, one piece at a time, and he will build it right.
Song youtu.be/drkqqCy8emM
BOTTOM LINE: Be thankful for your Mom.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that God has given them mothers to teach and care for them.
KEY PASSAGE: Judges 7:1-22, Gideon’s Army
When you get to building, the pieces just start to fall into place. Kids will learn that when they give everything to God, he makes all things work together perfectly.
MEMORY VERSE: “Every house is built by someone. But God is the builder of everything.” -Hebrews 3:4 (NIrV)
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/XEzCfIcSJI4
Bible Lesson Lego Video youtu.be/GPjtWNN8baU
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Take our lives and make them something great. Put the pieces together for us according to your plan. In Jesus’ name, Amen
HIGH TOWERS OBJECT LESSON
ITEMS NEEDED: A big box of Legos, two Lego building platforms
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose two players for this game and give each one a building platform. Start the clock, and give the players 60 seconds to build a tower. At the end of 60 seconds, compare the two towers. The player with the tallest, standing tower wins. If a tower topples before time expires or even after, measure the tower to the tallest brick left standing.
VARIATION: Instead of Legos, you can do a building contest with cardboard brick blocks.
WHAT’S THE POINT Let God build your life, one piece at a time, and he will build it right.
5/9/21
Song youtu.be/drkqqCy8emM
BOTTOM LINE: Be thankful for your Mom.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that God has given them mothers to teach and care for them.
KEY PASSAGE: Ruth 1, Ruth Honors Naomi
Moms have a hard job. They spend the first few years of our lives just keeping us alive, and they spend the rest of our lives teaching us how to love God and be wise. Moms have a special role in our lives, and we should appreciate our mothers and be thankful for them.
MEMORY VERSE: “Every house is built by someone. But God is the builder of everything.” -Hebrews 3:4 (NIrV)
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/s45i89c7ktE
Bible Lesson Video youtu.be/31EjO3gbGJg
Song youtu.be/drkqqCy8emM
BOTTOM LINE: Be thankful for your Mom.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that God has given them mothers to teach and care for them.
KEY PASSAGE: Ruth 1, Ruth Honors Naomi
Moms have a hard job. They spend the first few years of our lives just keeping us alive, and they spend the rest of our lives teaching us how to love God and be wise. Moms have a special role in our lives, and we should appreciate our mothers and be thankful for them.
MEMORY VERSE: “Every house is built by someone. But God is the builder of everything.” -Hebrews 3:4 (NIrV)
Memory Verse Song youtu.be/s45i89c7ktE
Bible Lesson Video youtu.be/31EjO3gbGJg
5/2/21
Song youtu.be/drkqqCy8emM
BOTTOM LINE: God wants us to follow his direction.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn why they need to follow God’s lead.
KEY PASSAGE: 1 Kings 17:7-24, Elijah and the Widow
The widow followed the directions that God gave her through Elijah the prophet and God continued to feed her and her son. If you want your finished project to look the way it does on the box, you had better follow the directions. Kids will learn that in our lives we need to follow God’s directions.
Lesson Video youtu.be/P7rHv-sb1bU
OBJECT LESSON
ITEMS NEEDED: A bag of seeds, potting soil, water, and a cup
Has anyone here had any experience planting seeds? Can someone tell me what I need to do with these four things in order to plant a seed that will grow?
Have one of the kids give you directions. Put the soil in the cup, plant the seed, then water it. Have one of the other kids follow the steps as they are laid out and plant the seed.
What would happen if we added the water without the soil? What would happen if we poured the water outside the cup instead of inside the cup? Often in life, we have to follow directions. We have to do things in a specific order if we want to be successful.
That goes for planting. That goes for learning in school. That goes for serving the Lord. God gave us a book of directions, the Bible. If we follow God’s plan for our lives, he will make us successful. God will lead us down the road he has prepared for us, and he will use us to do great things in his name. Don’t neglect the directions. Read the Bible. Learn God’s plan for living and follow it. God will bless you greatly when you live life his way.
CRAFT
Plant some seeds in dirt in a cup and decorate it to give to your mother for Mother's Day.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Give us direction so that we may live a life that brings glory to your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Song youtu.be/drkqqCy8emM
BOTTOM LINE: God wants us to follow his direction.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn why they need to follow God’s lead.
KEY PASSAGE: 1 Kings 17:7-24, Elijah and the Widow
The widow followed the directions that God gave her through Elijah the prophet and God continued to feed her and her son. If you want your finished project to look the way it does on the box, you had better follow the directions. Kids will learn that in our lives we need to follow God’s directions.
- MEMORY VERSE: “Every house is built by someone. But God is the builder of everything.” -Hebrews 3:4 (NIrV)
Lesson Video youtu.be/P7rHv-sb1bU
OBJECT LESSON
ITEMS NEEDED: A bag of seeds, potting soil, water, and a cup
Has anyone here had any experience planting seeds? Can someone tell me what I need to do with these four things in order to plant a seed that will grow?
Have one of the kids give you directions. Put the soil in the cup, plant the seed, then water it. Have one of the other kids follow the steps as they are laid out and plant the seed.
What would happen if we added the water without the soil? What would happen if we poured the water outside the cup instead of inside the cup? Often in life, we have to follow directions. We have to do things in a specific order if we want to be successful.
That goes for planting. That goes for learning in school. That goes for serving the Lord. God gave us a book of directions, the Bible. If we follow God’s plan for our lives, he will make us successful. God will lead us down the road he has prepared for us, and he will use us to do great things in his name. Don’t neglect the directions. Read the Bible. Learn God’s plan for living and follow it. God will bless you greatly when you live life his way.
CRAFT
Plant some seeds in dirt in a cup and decorate it to give to your mother for Mother's Day.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Give us direction so that we may live a life that brings glory to your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen
4/25/21
Bottom Line: Jesus wants us to go and tell others He came to set us free from sin.
Key Passage: John 28: 16-20 The Great Commission
www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+28&version=NIV
Jesus told his followers that He wanted them to tell others about Him and baptize them and teach them about Jesus.
Easter Song: youtu.be/CcKr17gqwpY
MEMORY VERSE: “When anyone lives in Christ, the new creation has come. The old is gone! The new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIrV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/ZYgG7vvFRzg
PursueGod Kids: youtu.be/JbzIEYALSpY
Object Lesson: youtu.be/tc9jqX-wvbI
Go Song: youtu.be/SLISGZhdrVM
Prayer; Dear God, Help us to remember to let others know about You and that you came to save us from our sins. Amen.
4/18/21
Bottom Line: Following Jesus brings great rewards.
Objective: Children will learn that they are accepted by Jesus.
Key Passage: John 21:5-6 (NIV) Breakfast with Jesus
Peter denied Jesus 3 times. After Jesus rose again He helped the disciples catch some fish, made them breakfast and then let Peter say he loved Jesus 3 times and told him to feed His sheep. Showing Peter that he was still accepted.
Easter Song: youtu.be/CcKr17gqwpY
MEMORY VERSE: “When anyone lives in Christ, the new creation has come. The old is gone! The new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIrV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/ZYgG7vvFRzg
PursueGod Kids:youtu.be/05VTOME8q_A
Douglas Talks youtu.be/BA6sUC3gJ6Q
Object lesson : youtu.be/MrWizzwUK4c
Origami fish: youtu.be/wEOOuI0srng
Prayer: Father, we know that you have wonderful blessings in store for us when we faithfully follow our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Our prayer is that we will always be obedient disciples. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
4/11/21
BOTTOM LINE: Jesus can give us new life.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will be given the opportunity to ask Jesus to be their Savior.
KEY PASSAGE: Luke 24:36-49, Jesus Appears to the Disciples
On Easter morning, God raised Jesus to new life again. Kids will learn that because of Jesus we can have a new life on earth and eternal life with God forever.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Thank you for giving us new life. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Easter Song: youtu.be/CcKr17gqwpY
MEMORY VERSE: “When anyone lives in Christ, the new creation has come. The old is gone! The new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIrV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/ZYgG7vvFRzg
Science Lesson:
ITEMS NEEDED: Smooth plate Clear drinking glass Penny Votive candle Colored water (water with a few drops of food coloring
Set the plate down. For some of us, it might be hard to really understand what happened when Jesus died on the cross. What does that mean for you? Let’s look at it this way: Imagine this is you. Bring out the penny. Set it on the plate. No matter how hard we try to be good, all of us have done bad things. We call this sin. Pour the colored water into the plate.* Sin covers us up. We’re drowning in it. There’s no way out for us on our own. But then God sent his son, Jesus. Place the lit candle onto the plate. The candle needs to be setting in the water but not covering the penny. Jesus came to be a light. He lived a perfect life. And then he died on the cross. Place the drinking glass over the candle. (After a few seconds, the light will go out and then the water will soak up inside the glass.) That amazing act of love takes our sin away. If we accept Jesus and ask for his forgiveness, he will forgive us of our sins. They are gone forever. That’s what Easter is all about.
Lesson Video: youtu.be/_eqYs30C1uY
Lesson Video: youtu.be/vLqX5VQTCbg
Butterfly Video: youtu.be/G3VMl-EY2DM
Just like the caterpillar builds a cacoon and comes out a butterfly, Jesus was put into the tomb and came out alive.
4/4/21
BOTTOM LINE: Jesus can give us new life.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will be given the opportunity to ask Jesus to be their Savior.
KEY PASSAGE: Luke 24:36-49, Jesus Appears to the Disciples
On Easter morning, God raised Jesus to new life again. Kids will learn that because of Jesus we can have a new life on earth and eternal life with God forever.
Easter Song: youtu.be/CcKr17gqwpY
MEMORY VERSE: “When anyone lives in Christ, the new creation has come. The old is gone! The new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIrV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/ZYgG7vvFRzg
Science Experiment www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/vanishing-jelly-marbles/
When the woman went to the tomb they found that Jesus had disappeared. Unlike the jelly marbles, Jesus was truly gone. He was alive.
Douglas Talks youtu.be/wapJaFbTPDY
Lesson Video youtu.be/ZUmRD90kPzA
Lesson Video youtu.be/HL8R158Ujp4
3/28/21
BOTTOM LINE: We should praise God for saving us from our sins.
OBJECTIVE: Kids will share a reason they want to praise God.
KEY PASSAGE: Mark 11:1-10, Palm Sunday
When Jesus came into Jerusalem, the entire city came alive with excitement and celebration because they thought Jesus was going to become their king. They didn’t realize that he was already their king, but that he would have to die for their sins and then do what seemed to be impossible - come back to life. Kids will learn that we should praise God for doing the impossible for us at Easter.
Easter Song: youtu.be/CcKr17gqwpY
MEMORY VERSE: “When anyone lives in Christ, the new creation has come. The old is gone! The new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIrV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/ZYgG7vvFRzg
Science Experiment www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/egg-in-bottle/
Lesson video youtu.be/SvikD4NnFus
How to make a palm cross youtu.be/znDyR8_POCU
Douglas Talks youtu.be/orzXw5gSQv0
Prayer: Dear God, Thank you for doing the impossible for us! In Jesus’ name, Amen
3/21/21
Bottom Line: We can trust God even when we are scared.
Objective: Kids will ask God to help them with one of their fears.
Key Passage: Mark 14:66-72, Peter Denies Jesus
When Jesus was arrested, Peter was scared and denied that he even knew Jesus. Kids will learn that we should trust God even when we're scared.
Easter Song: youtu.be/Ts3iW54ICGo
MEMORY VERSE: “But here is how God has shown His love for us. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” -Romans 5:8 (NIrV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/ZYgG7vvFRzg
Science Experiment youtu.be/H_8Sdpigs0E
Lesson Video youtu.be/EQ-IhXlhkE0
Prayer: Dear God, Take our fears, and teach us not to be afraid. In Jesus's name, Amen
3/14/21
Patrick was a missionary to Ireland
Objective: Children will realize that Patrick went to Ireland to tell others about Jesus and the trinity even though they had kidnapped him as a youth and used him as a slave.
Memory Verse; “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Matthew 5:43-44
Easter Song: youtu.be/Ts3iW54ICGo
Douglas Talks: youtu.be/uTS8s4bIXW4
Prayer: Dear God, Help us to remember, like Saint Patrick, to be a missionary even to our enemies. And how he taught about the trinity. Amen.
Patrick was a missionary to Ireland
Objective: Children will realize that Patrick went to Ireland to tell others about Jesus and the trinity even though they had kidnapped him as a youth and used him as a slave.
Memory Verse; “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Matthew 5:43-44
Easter Song: youtu.be/Ts3iW54ICGo
Douglas Talks: youtu.be/uTS8s4bIXW4
Prayer: Dear God, Help us to remember, like Saint Patrick, to be a missionary even to our enemies. And how he taught about the trinity. Amen.
3/7/21
EASTER SCIENCE: THE FORGIVENESS EXPERIMENT
OBJECTIVE: Kids will state why Jesus died on the cross.
KEY PASSAGE: Luke 23:35-47, The Death of Jesus
Jesus died on the cross for our sins. When we believe in Jesus he removes all of our sin.
Jesus’ perfection made him the perfect sacrifice for our sins. He took the punishment of death upon himself so that he could offer all of us eternal life. Jesus conquered sin and death when he rose from the grave, and if we believe in him, we can receive forgiveness and eternal life.
Easter Song: youtu.be/Ts3iW54ICGo
MEMORY VERSE: “But here is how God has shown his love for us. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” -Romans 5:8 (NIrV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/ZYgG7vvFRzg
Science Experiment: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_8Sdpigs0E
Lesson Video: youtu.be/HL8R158Ujp4
Douglas Talks: youtu.be/QvFG5QLvPpM
Prayer: Dear God, Thank you for saving us from sin. In Jesus’ name, Amen
2/28/21
Jesus Celebrates the Passover
Jesus wants us to love others as He loved us.
Objective: Kids will recognize that Jesus wants us to love others the way He loved us.
Key passage: John 13:1-5. Jesus washes the disciples’ feet.
Many people believed the Messiah would be a conquering king, coming to claim what was his. Instead, Jesus humbled himself, made himself nothing, and poured himself out for our sake. Jesus wants us to follow his example; to feed the hungry, care for the sick, and love the least of these.
Easter Song: youtu.be/Ts3iW54ICGo
MEMORY VERSE: “But he;re is how God has shown his love for us. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” -Romans 5:8 (NIrV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/ZYgG7vvFRzg
Lesson Video: youtu.be/0EUdiVika58
Douglas Talks: youtu.be/37zbPRpDqSE
The Passover Seder Plate: youtu.be/OYK4oB5F08A
Prayer: Dear God, Thank you for leaving your throne in Heaven to show us how much you love us. Teach us to be servants like You and to love everyone we come in contact with. In Jesus' name, Amen.
2/21/21
The Uninvited Guest
Showing our love for Jesus.
Luke 7:36-38 Mary shows her love for Jesus by pouring perfume on Jesus' feet.
Have you ever heard of anyone who heard about a party and went to the party, even though they were not invited? Usually, we don't go to a party unless we are invited, but our Bible lesson today tells about a woman who did exactly that. I think we may be surprised to learn what Jesus said about her.
MEMORY VERSE: “But here is how God has shown his love for us. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” -Romans 5:8 (NIrV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/ZYgG7vvFRzg
Lesson Video youtu.be/Cs-g6I8-w1g
Douglas Talks youtu.be/dZQUbs3A9VE
Prayer: Jesus, our Saviour, may the love which we show for you be a reflection of the love which you show for us. Amen.
EASTER SCIENCE: THE FORGIVENESS EXPERIMENT
OBJECTIVE: Kids will state why Jesus died on the cross.
KEY PASSAGE: Luke 23:35-47, The Death of Jesus
Jesus died on the cross for our sins. When we believe in Jesus he removes all of our sin.
Jesus’ perfection made him the perfect sacrifice for our sins. He took the punishment of death upon himself so that he could offer all of us eternal life. Jesus conquered sin and death when he rose from the grave, and if we believe in him, we can receive forgiveness and eternal life.
Easter Song: youtu.be/Ts3iW54ICGo
MEMORY VERSE: “But here is how God has shown his love for us. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” -Romans 5:8 (NIrV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/ZYgG7vvFRzg
Science Experiment: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_8Sdpigs0E
Lesson Video: youtu.be/HL8R158Ujp4
Douglas Talks: youtu.be/QvFG5QLvPpM
Prayer: Dear God, Thank you for saving us from sin. In Jesus’ name, Amen
2/28/21
Jesus Celebrates the Passover
Jesus wants us to love others as He loved us.
Objective: Kids will recognize that Jesus wants us to love others the way He loved us.
Key passage: John 13:1-5. Jesus washes the disciples’ feet.
Many people believed the Messiah would be a conquering king, coming to claim what was his. Instead, Jesus humbled himself, made himself nothing, and poured himself out for our sake. Jesus wants us to follow his example; to feed the hungry, care for the sick, and love the least of these.
Easter Song: youtu.be/Ts3iW54ICGo
MEMORY VERSE: “But he;re is how God has shown his love for us. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” -Romans 5:8 (NIrV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/ZYgG7vvFRzg
Lesson Video: youtu.be/0EUdiVika58
Douglas Talks: youtu.be/37zbPRpDqSE
The Passover Seder Plate: youtu.be/OYK4oB5F08A
Prayer: Dear God, Thank you for leaving your throne in Heaven to show us how much you love us. Teach us to be servants like You and to love everyone we come in contact with. In Jesus' name, Amen.
2/21/21
The Uninvited Guest
Showing our love for Jesus.
Luke 7:36-38 Mary shows her love for Jesus by pouring perfume on Jesus' feet.
Have you ever heard of anyone who heard about a party and went to the party, even though they were not invited? Usually, we don't go to a party unless we are invited, but our Bible lesson today tells about a woman who did exactly that. I think we may be surprised to learn what Jesus said about her.
MEMORY VERSE: “But here is how God has shown his love for us. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” -Romans 5:8 (NIrV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/ZYgG7vvFRzg
Lesson Video youtu.be/Cs-g6I8-w1g
Douglas Talks youtu.be/dZQUbs3A9VE
Prayer: Jesus, our Saviour, may the love which we show for you be a reflection of the love which you show for us. Amen.
2/14/21
Bad Valentine; Loving the unlovely
We need to love others as Jesus loved us!
KEY PASSAGE: - John 8:2-11: Jesus forgives the sinful woman.
We shouldn’t pick and choose who we love because, as Christians, we are called to love everyone. Jesus loved us and forgave our sins, just like he forgave the sins of the woman, so we need to be ready to love others. We have no room to condemn others because we have been forgiven. Just like Jesus, we need to love all people, no matter what and remind them to go and sin no more.
Memory Verse; John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him, shall not perish, but have everlasting life."
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/jasoo3UDSwY
Bible Lesson: youtu.be/lF0jeekjo_I
Douglas Talks: youtu.be/VxTX3x_bt88
Bible Lesson and Experiment; youtu.be/UIvK0G9yqaU
Prayer: Dear God, Thank you for loving us and sending your Son to die for us. We love you, and we ask you to teach us to love others the way you did. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Bad Valentine; Loving the unlovely
We need to love others as Jesus loved us!
KEY PASSAGE: - John 8:2-11: Jesus forgives the sinful woman.
We shouldn’t pick and choose who we love because, as Christians, we are called to love everyone. Jesus loved us and forgave our sins, just like he forgave the sins of the woman, so we need to be ready to love others. We have no room to condemn others because we have been forgiven. Just like Jesus, we need to love all people, no matter what and remind them to go and sin no more.
Memory Verse; John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him, shall not perish, but have everlasting life."
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/jasoo3UDSwY
Bible Lesson: youtu.be/lF0jeekjo_I
Douglas Talks: youtu.be/VxTX3x_bt88
Bible Lesson and Experiment; youtu.be/UIvK0G9yqaU
Prayer: Dear God, Thank you for loving us and sending your Son to die for us. We love you, and we ask you to teach us to love others the way you did. In Jesus’ name, Amen
2/7/21
EMOTIONS: JOY
Jesus can turn our sadness and hard times into joy.
KEY PASSAGE: Luke 19:1-9 Zacchaeus meets Jesus and finds JOY.
Memory Verse: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and with all your strength." Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/JWEpkbluTrQ
Life is full of emotions, and not all of them are good. When we walk with Jesus, however, we find that God works all things out for our good. Jesus will take our anger, sadness, disgust, and fear and transform them into joy.
Lesson Song: youtu.behq-HA5arHYw
Toddler Bible Lesson: youtu.be/d6ukueUaFFk
Bible Lesson: youtu.be/5BjtbJFz2ug
Object Lesson: youtu.be/D6tFrGlkhDI
1/28/21
EMOTIONS: SADNESS
God can comfort us when we are sad.
KEY PASSAGE: John 11:17-44, Jesus Raises Lazarus From The Dead
Memory Verse: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and with all your strength." Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/JWEpkbluTrQ
Sadness is unavoidable. As much as we want to always be happy, we all have times when we are sad. God sent his son so we need never be alone. When we are sad, we can find comfort in the arms of Jesus.
Bible Lesson: youtu.be/_LBGkca_OXQ
Douglas Talks: youtu.be/Pzmpwn4DLAg
Object Lesson: youtu.be/rqQSlEViNpk
1/24/21
EMOTIONS: DISGUST
God wants us to love everyone.
KEY PASSAGE: Luke 17:11-19, Jesus Heals Ten Lepers
Memory Verse: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and with all your strength." Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/JWEpkbluTrQ
We are conditioned from an early age to judge and evaluate people largely on exterior things. God wants us to look past labels and appearances and love people for who they are on the inside, just has he loves us.
Bible Lesson: youtu.be/OIorvwGAX04
Douglas Talks: youtu.be/mGeTb3V_NE8
EMOTIONS: JOY
Jesus can turn our sadness and hard times into joy.
KEY PASSAGE: Luke 19:1-9 Zacchaeus meets Jesus and finds JOY.
Memory Verse: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and with all your strength." Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/JWEpkbluTrQ
Life is full of emotions, and not all of them are good. When we walk with Jesus, however, we find that God works all things out for our good. Jesus will take our anger, sadness, disgust, and fear and transform them into joy.
Lesson Song: youtu.behq-HA5arHYw
Toddler Bible Lesson: youtu.be/d6ukueUaFFk
Bible Lesson: youtu.be/5BjtbJFz2ug
Object Lesson: youtu.be/D6tFrGlkhDI
1/28/21
EMOTIONS: SADNESS
God can comfort us when we are sad.
KEY PASSAGE: John 11:17-44, Jesus Raises Lazarus From The Dead
Memory Verse: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and with all your strength." Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/JWEpkbluTrQ
Sadness is unavoidable. As much as we want to always be happy, we all have times when we are sad. God sent his son so we need never be alone. When we are sad, we can find comfort in the arms of Jesus.
Bible Lesson: youtu.be/_LBGkca_OXQ
Douglas Talks: youtu.be/Pzmpwn4DLAg
Object Lesson: youtu.be/rqQSlEViNpk
1/24/21
EMOTIONS: DISGUST
God wants us to love everyone.
KEY PASSAGE: Luke 17:11-19, Jesus Heals Ten Lepers
Memory Verse: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and with all your strength." Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/JWEpkbluTrQ
We are conditioned from an early age to judge and evaluate people largely on exterior things. God wants us to look past labels and appearances and love people for who they are on the inside, just has he loves us.
Bible Lesson: youtu.be/OIorvwGAX04
Douglas Talks: youtu.be/mGeTb3V_NE8
1/16/21
EMOTIONS:FEAR
God can comfort us when we are afraid.
Key Passage: Mark 4:35-41, Jesus Calms The Storm
Memory Verse: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and with all your strength." Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/JWEpkbluTrQ
Fear is a defensive emotion that can keep us from harm or danger, but fear can get out of control. It can hold us back, and it can paralyze us. God is always there to comfort us when we are afraid and give us the courage to do what needs doing.
Object Lesson: youtu.be/KJngx1XET1Q
Bible Lesson: youtu.be/2hJ7N_9gcNg
Douglas Talks: youtu.be/RJ7r63nkTrM
Origami Boat: youtu.be/cYWIWi1g7_8
EMOTIONS:FEAR
God can comfort us when we are afraid.
Key Passage: Mark 4:35-41, Jesus Calms The Storm
Memory Verse: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and with all your strength." Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/JWEpkbluTrQ
Fear is a defensive emotion that can keep us from harm or danger, but fear can get out of control. It can hold us back, and it can paralyze us. God is always there to comfort us when we are afraid and give us the courage to do what needs doing.
Object Lesson: youtu.be/KJngx1XET1Q
Bible Lesson: youtu.be/2hJ7N_9gcNg
Douglas Talks: youtu.be/RJ7r63nkTrM
Origami Boat: youtu.be/cYWIWi1g7_8
1/10/21
Emotions: Anger
We need to be slow to get angry.
Key Passage: James 1:19-27, Listening And Doing
Memory Verse: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and with all your strength." Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/JWEpkbluTrQ
Summary: Emotions are not good or bad. They are all a part of or personality and who God made us to be. Anger is one of those emotions, but anger needs to be controlled and channeled so we do not use it to harm ourselves or others.
Series Song youtu.be/CXP6WqbeBpk
Lesson Video: youtu.be/dOkyKyVFnSs
Lesson Video: youtu.be/pFkRbUKy19g
Emotions: Anger
We need to be slow to get angry.
Key Passage: James 1:19-27, Listening And Doing
Memory Verse: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and with all your strength." Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)
Memory Verse Song: youtu.be/JWEpkbluTrQ
Summary: Emotions are not good or bad. They are all a part of or personality and who God made us to be. Anger is one of those emotions, but anger needs to be controlled and channeled so we do not use it to harm ourselves or others.
Series Song youtu.be/CXP6WqbeBpk
Lesson Video: youtu.be/dOkyKyVFnSs
Lesson Video: youtu.be/pFkRbUKy19g
1/3/21
Bible Basics A-TTEN-TION
God wants us to share the Good News with others.
Key Passage: Acts 16:6-15, Paul in Philippi
Memory Verse: "By using Scripture, the servant of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing." 2Timothy 3:17 (NIrV)
Series Song: youtu.be/zWxeaikIY9s
Memory Verse Video youtu.be/JZVnnfKXqZI
Lesson Video youtu.be/Hy4K1pP408Y
Lesson about Lydia kidscorner.reframemedia.com/bible-stories/the-story-of-lydia
12/27/20
New Year's Resolution.
Resolve to love others as God loves you.
Luke 10:25-37, The Good Samaritan
Love God, Love People Song youtu.be/cQ8D2Mx7tGg
Memory Verse Video youtu.be/8-VPLyNkDkQ
Lesson Video youtu.be/OgWUfR7_zho
Douglas Talks youtu.be/oybVAv_fJpQ
New Year's Resolution.
Resolve to love others as God loves you.
Luke 10:25-37, The Good Samaritan
Love God, Love People Song youtu.be/cQ8D2Mx7tGg
Memory Verse Video youtu.be/8-VPLyNkDkQ
Lesson Video youtu.be/OgWUfR7_zho
Douglas Talks youtu.be/oybVAv_fJpQ
12/19/20
Incredible Grace.
If we accept Jesus as our Savior, He will give us eternal life.
Matthew 1:18-23, The Birth of Jesus
MEMORY VERSE:Luke 2:11
Series Song youtu.be/YwzDoZ-ikrc
Lesson Song youtu.be/M2ULTkNmIEY
Leson video youtu.be/qwXp3We-fvM
Douglas Talks youtu.be/_NBDGeqZJa4
Incredible Grace.
If we accept Jesus as our Savior, He will give us eternal life.
Matthew 1:18-23, The Birth of Jesus
MEMORY VERSE:Luke 2:11
Series Song youtu.be/YwzDoZ-ikrc
Lesson Song youtu.be/M2ULTkNmIEY
Leson video youtu.be/qwXp3We-fvM
Douglas Talks youtu.be/_NBDGeqZJa4
12/13/20
Incredible Power.
No one is more powerful than Jesus.
Matthew 2:1-12, The Visit of the Magi
Memory Verse Luke 2:11
Series Song youtu.be/YwzDoZ-ikrc
Lesson Song youtu.be/SUBTERdTKUg
Lesson video youtu.be/22SMUUMsx0o
Lesson video youtu.be/u794ApX0o_k
12/6/20
Incredible invisibility.
Everyone matters to God.
Luke 2:1-20, The Shepherds
Memory Verse Luke 2:11
Series Song youtu.be/YwzDoZ-ikrc
Lesson Song youtu.be/pR0-oCspp4E
Lesson Video youtu.be/eff0cqYefYY
11/29/20
Incredible Trust.
God can do great things through those who trust him.
Luke 1:26-38
Memory Verse Luke 2:11
Series Song youtu.be/YwzDoZ-ikrc
Lesson Video youtu.be/duq2LFiTpic
Incredible Trust.
God can do great things through those who trust him.
Luke 1:26-38
Memory Verse Luke 2:11
Series Song youtu.be/YwzDoZ-ikrc
Lesson Video youtu.be/duq2LFiTpic
11/22/20
Psalm 118:1
Children's Christmas Program Song youtu.be/YwzDoZ-ikrc
Thanksgiving lesson youtu.be/5GL53pO098A
Bible Verse youtu.be/D-gJvoWIwN8
Psalm 118:1
Children's Christmas Program Song youtu.be/YwzDoZ-ikrc
Thanksgiving lesson youtu.be/5GL53pO098A
Bible Verse youtu.be/D-gJvoWIwN8
11/15/20
Return to Barracks; Jesus went to prepare us a place in God's House
John 14:1-6
Children's Christmas Program Song youtu.be/YwzDoZ-ikrc
Bible Basic Song youtu.be/zWxeaikIY9s
Memory Verse youtu.be/JZVnnfKXqZI
Lesson Video youtu.be/wZPWf2jWTmw
Big House Video youtu.be/JU0dPB6kqus
Return to Barracks; Jesus went to prepare us a place in God's House
John 14:1-6
Children's Christmas Program Song youtu.be/YwzDoZ-ikrc
Bible Basic Song youtu.be/zWxeaikIY9s
Memory Verse youtu.be/JZVnnfKXqZI
Lesson Video youtu.be/wZPWf2jWTmw
Big House Video youtu.be/JU0dPB6kqus
11/8/20
Company Halt! Only God can halt sin through Jesus' death and resurrection.
God Can FORGIVE Your Sin.
Luke 23:32-46, the Crucifixion; 1 John 1:9, Forgiveness
Children's Christmas Program Song youtu.be/YwzDoZ-ikrc
Song youtu.be/zWxeaikIY9s
Memory Verse youtu.be/JZVnnfKXqZI
Lesson song youtu.be/f1iO1Y8Ruus
Company Halt! Only God can halt sin through Jesus' death and resurrection.
God Can FORGIVE Your Sin.
Luke 23:32-46, the Crucifixion; 1 John 1:9, Forgiveness
Children's Christmas Program Song youtu.be/YwzDoZ-ikrc
Song youtu.be/zWxeaikIY9s
Memory Verse youtu.be/JZVnnfKXqZI
Lesson song youtu.be/f1iO1Y8Ruus
11/1/20
About Face! Turn from sin and turn to God.
God Loves the World
John 3:16-21
Children's Christmas Program Song youtu.be/a01ncYyI_Ns
Song youtu.be/zWxeaikIY9s
Scripture song youtu.be/JZVnnfKXqZI
Lesson song youtu.be/k2iHNzNJkJw
About Face! Turn from sin and turn to God.
God Loves the World
John 3:16-21
Children's Christmas Program Song youtu.be/a01ncYyI_Ns
Song youtu.be/zWxeaikIY9s
Scripture song youtu.be/JZVnnfKXqZI
Lesson song youtu.be/k2iHNzNJkJw
10/17/20
On 10/25/20 we will return to having Children's Church in person.
I will try to continue posting the videos here for those who do
not feel they want to attend in person yet.
Sin IS VERY Bad Drop and give me 50!
The Fall
Song youtu.be/zWxeaikIY9s
Lesson Video older kids youtu.be/BgXrhQA4pdY
Lesson Video younger kids youtu.be/RkVm6Chgaww
Extra video youtu.be/t95QSHh-y5A
On 10/25/20 we will return to having Children's Church in person.
I will try to continue posting the videos here for those who do
not feel they want to attend in person yet.
Sin IS VERY Bad Drop and give me 50!
The Fall
Song youtu.be/zWxeaikIY9s
Lesson Video older kids youtu.be/BgXrhQA4pdY
Lesson Video younger kids youtu.be/RkVm6Chgaww
Extra video youtu.be/t95QSHh-y5A
10/11/20
Good Work! God is very GOOD.
God made Adam and Eve
Song youtu.be/zWxeaikIY9s
God is Good song youtu.be/vt6TsIAHIgs
Lesson Video youtu.be/ZZPfCWV81pE
Good Work! God is very GOOD.
God made Adam and Eve
Song youtu.be/zWxeaikIY9s
God is Good song youtu.be/vt6TsIAHIgs
Lesson Video youtu.be/ZZPfCWV81pE
10/4/20
Make Your Bed Soldier!
God made the Earth and creation
Song youtu.be/zWxeaikIY9s
Creation Song youtu.be/nWgC62KGsKM
Younger kids lesson video youtu.be/Bxcr0X4bcJE
Older kids lesson video youtu.be/hjYjh3UoRkQ
Make Your Bed Soldier!
God made the Earth and creation
Song youtu.be/zWxeaikIY9s
Creation Song youtu.be/nWgC62KGsKM
Younger kids lesson video youtu.be/Bxcr0X4bcJE
Older kids lesson video youtu.be/hjYjh3UoRkQ
9/27/20
The Bible is True and reliable.
Song youtu.be/zWxeaikIY9s
The Word Became Human song youtu.be/4ZhKXWrGKO0
Lesson Video youtu.be/UyZb6XeEeEM
The Bible is True and reliable.
Song youtu.be/zWxeaikIY9s
The Word Became Human song youtu.be/4ZhKXWrGKO0
Lesson Video youtu.be/UyZb6XeEeEM
Children's church lesson
9/20/20
Queen Esther Has Faith to Save Her People
Bible Video youtu.be/SaS_ePAjCvk
Bible video youtu.be/qV_av5ZXFu4
Queen Esther Has Faith to Save Her People
Bible Video youtu.be/SaS_ePAjCvk
Bible video youtu.be/qV_av5ZXFu4
9/13/20
Pressure Cooker
Elijah Calls Down Fire From Heaven
Faith Song youtu.be/7iOgGUfEThA
Video youtu.be/XYswyYX0xZw
Experiment youtu.be/vo2iE94iAoA
Pressure Cooker
Elijah Calls Down Fire From Heaven
Faith Song youtu.be/7iOgGUfEThA
Video youtu.be/XYswyYX0xZw
Experiment youtu.be/vo2iE94iAoA
9/4/20
We need to put others first, just as Christ did.
Song youtu.be/0VDpHibftHs
Longer video youtu.be/-97SwzuERHY
shorter video youtu.be/bv5ajWNrnt4
We need to put others first, just as Christ did.
Song youtu.be/0VDpHibftHs
Longer video youtu.be/-97SwzuERHY
shorter video youtu.be/bv5ajWNrnt4
8/30/20
Follow God, and God will make your paths straight. Ruler
Song youtu.be/FUR1ufexry0
Object lesson youtu.be/sYnrTkTBR3E
Follow God, and God will make your paths straight. Ruler
Song youtu.be/FUR1ufexry0
Object lesson youtu.be/sYnrTkTBR3E
8/23/20
Be A Good Listener
Song youtu.be/0VDpHibftHs
Lesson video older kids youtu.be/pyjrfPFWD-w
Lesson video younger kids youtu.be/T7zMPp0Dh_I
Be A Good Listener
Song youtu.be/0VDpHibftHs
Lesson video older kids youtu.be/pyjrfPFWD-w
Lesson video younger kids youtu.be/T7zMPp0Dh_I
8/16/20
Abram and Sarai Follow God
Faith Song youtu.be/7iOgGUfEThA
PursueGod lesson video youtu.be/zsl72sLdCcs
Saddleback Kids long video youtu.be/NzaZqMgVWHs
Experiment youtu.be/nIsA0HqBfVg
Shelley's Video youtu.be/GR-NyXIVK9E
Lesson Trivia youtu.be/0zkzJJjlq6o
Abram and Sarai Follow God
Faith Song youtu.be/7iOgGUfEThA
PursueGod lesson video youtu.be/zsl72sLdCcs
Saddleback Kids long video youtu.be/NzaZqMgVWHs
Experiment youtu.be/nIsA0HqBfVg
Shelley's Video youtu.be/GR-NyXIVK9E
Lesson Trivia youtu.be/0zkzJJjlq6o
8/9/20
Parting the Red Sea
Faith Song youtu.be/7iOgGUfEThA
PursueGod lesson video youtu.be/swkbiKkRv-c
Experiment youtu.be/pyy_lup0F4c
Shelley's Video youtu.be/d04PEXgHdmI
Lesson Trivia youtu.be/1gHtIGBXyEU
Parting the Red Sea
Faith Song youtu.be/7iOgGUfEThA
PursueGod lesson video youtu.be/swkbiKkRv-c
Experiment youtu.be/pyy_lup0F4c
Shelley's Video youtu.be/d04PEXgHdmI
Lesson Trivia youtu.be/1gHtIGBXyEU
8/2/20
Noah's Ark
Arky, Arky Song youtu.be/DSxd9JVE3r4
Faith Song youtu.be/7iOgGUfEThA
Veggie Tales Noah Ark youtu.be/AkT38zMqFvY
CrossRoads Kids Noah Ark youtu.be/jsS7sCA3q_4
Experiment youtu.be/OefYSL0jLcg
Shelley's video youtu.be/JDLtTeEw0ls
Lesson Trivia youtu.be/R1ljL8vDyXw
Noah's Ark
Arky, Arky Song youtu.be/DSxd9JVE3r4
Faith Song youtu.be/7iOgGUfEThA
Veggie Tales Noah Ark youtu.be/AkT38zMqFvY
CrossRoads Kids Noah Ark youtu.be/jsS7sCA3q_4
Experiment youtu.be/OefYSL0jLcg
Shelley's video youtu.be/JDLtTeEw0ls
Lesson Trivia youtu.be/R1ljL8vDyXw
7/26/20
Jesus Rises From the Dead
1 2 3 Jesus Is Alive Song youtu.be/MIf9jv4pVTM
Song video youtu.be/xZ4rBIy5_to
Pursuegod.com youtu.be/89p_bRo2ZU8
Out of the Bible youtu.be/HL8R158Ujp4
Douglas Talks youtu.be/u_9IpW0se2A
Experiment www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/why-does-the-water-rise/
Shelley's video youtu.be/lScg_OCdSyc
The Life of a Monarch Butterfly youtu.be/v4eKxyawNcQ
What Do You Know Game youtu.be/AlJ1K-diJHs
Jesus Rises From the Dead
1 2 3 Jesus Is Alive Song youtu.be/MIf9jv4pVTM
Song video youtu.be/xZ4rBIy5_to
Pursuegod.com youtu.be/89p_bRo2ZU8
Out of the Bible youtu.be/HL8R158Ujp4
Douglas Talks youtu.be/u_9IpW0se2A
Experiment www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/why-does-the-water-rise/
Shelley's video youtu.be/lScg_OCdSyc
The Life of a Monarch Butterfly youtu.be/v4eKxyawNcQ
What Do You Know Game youtu.be/AlJ1K-diJHs
7/19/20
Jesus Heals a Blind Man
Song video youtu.be/xZ4rBIy5_to
Bible Lesson Early Childhood youtu.be/xOM-MeALv9Q
Bible Lesson Elementary youtu.be/Kh1hjU0wZAI
Just the Bible Message youtu.be/X4qZ2KSbdxI
Pursuegod.com youtu.be/rCUoUyjSQnw
Experiment www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/soda-can-jump/
Shelley's video youtu.be/SUhACJAJngo
What Do You Know Game youtu.be/ht1zCLJqp2I
Jesus Heals a Blind Man
Song video youtu.be/xZ4rBIy5_to
Bible Lesson Early Childhood youtu.be/xOM-MeALv9Q
Bible Lesson Elementary youtu.be/Kh1hjU0wZAI
Just the Bible Message youtu.be/X4qZ2KSbdxI
Pursuegod.com youtu.be/rCUoUyjSQnw
Experiment www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/soda-can-jump/
Shelley's video youtu.be/SUhACJAJngo
What Do You Know Game youtu.be/ht1zCLJqp2I
7/11/20
Jesus feeds 5000 men plus women and children
Song video youtu.be/xZ4rBIy5_to
Bible Lesson youtu.be/erDZUv-V0W0
Bible Message youtu.be/bvLf89eUwbg
What Do You Know Game youtu.be/fO5RG1Gxw44
Experiment www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/burping-bottle/
Jesus feeds 5000 men plus women and children
Song video youtu.be/xZ4rBIy5_to
Bible Lesson youtu.be/erDZUv-V0W0
Bible Message youtu.be/bvLf89eUwbg
What Do You Know Game youtu.be/fO5RG1Gxw44
Experiment www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/burping-bottle/
7/5/20
Freedom
Song Video youtu.be/QUdoccCxMgw
Bible Lesson youtu.be/5t_3BuseTS0
Bible Lesson youtu.be/gy1pOhkdUws
Shelley's Video youtu.be/SveRR9sXg2Y
What Do You Know Game youtu.be/Amt6PH-d3co
Freedom
Song Video youtu.be/QUdoccCxMgw
Bible Lesson youtu.be/5t_3BuseTS0
Bible Lesson youtu.be/gy1pOhkdUws
Shelley's Video youtu.be/SveRR9sXg2Y
What Do You Know Game youtu.be/Amt6PH-d3co
6/28/20
Jesus Calms the Storm
Song video youtu.be/xZ4rBIy5_to
Origami Boat youtu.be/6X7g5RWSEq4
Origami Boat 2 youtu.be/981t1yRjGFc
Experiment www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/centripetal-force-board/
Bible Lesson youtu.be/2hJ7N_9gcNg
Bible Lesson youtu.be/uYLHqdSO9OY
Shelley's video youtu.be/bkp0Xhp6yUg
What Do You Know Game youtu.be/JNH5DWNQs2M
Jesus Calms the Storm
Song video youtu.be/xZ4rBIy5_to
Origami Boat youtu.be/6X7g5RWSEq4
Origami Boat 2 youtu.be/981t1yRjGFc
Experiment www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/centripetal-force-board/
Bible Lesson youtu.be/2hJ7N_9gcNg
Bible Lesson youtu.be/uYLHqdSO9OY
Shelley's video youtu.be/bkp0Xhp6yUg
What Do You Know Game youtu.be/JNH5DWNQs2M
6/21/20 Good dads are a lot like superheroes. They're strong. They provide for us. They can protect us and make us feel safe. Even for those of us who don't have a dad, there is probably someone in your life who does some of these super things for you. We appreciate our "super dads" because when they take time to teach us things, and are patient with us as we learn and grow up, it reminds us that God is also patient with us and will forgive us when we make mistakes. Whoever that super person is deserves to now how much you appreciate them today.
Song youtu.be/LVD7PYE7_mM
Lego video https://youtu.be/dPt-XJM9daM
Early childhood https://youtu.be/jwlY2LUy6vc
Superbook Bible lesson https://youtu.be/6SNr5zJFngg
Experiment redtri.com/how-to-make-ice-cream/
Shelley's video youtu.be/FcC1La6wF00
What Do You Know Gameshow youtu.be/amWT8b7l8ak
Song youtu.be/LVD7PYE7_mM
Lego video https://youtu.be/dPt-XJM9daM
Early childhood https://youtu.be/jwlY2LUy6vc
Superbook Bible lesson https://youtu.be/6SNr5zJFngg
Experiment redtri.com/how-to-make-ice-cream/
Shelley's video youtu.be/FcC1La6wF00
What Do You Know Gameshow youtu.be/amWT8b7l8ak
Kids will get to participate in or watch some fun experiments that remind them of some of the amazing miracles Jesus did.
These miracles show us how awesome God is and why Jesus is our Savior.
These miracles show us how awesome God is and why Jesus is our Savior.
6/14/20
Jesus Walks on Water
Song video youtu.be/xZ4rBIy5_to
Bible lesson youtu.be/29ei6zoM4eM
Bible lesson youtu.be/bCIZlMtTpu8
Experiment www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/floating-egg/
Shelley's video youtu.be/US35f2bkrV8
Lesson Quiz youtu.be/qZ06eeQu-L0
Jesus Walks on Water
Song video youtu.be/xZ4rBIy5_to
Bible lesson youtu.be/29ei6zoM4eM
Bible lesson youtu.be/bCIZlMtTpu8
Experiment www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/floating-egg/
Shelley's video youtu.be/US35f2bkrV8
Lesson Quiz youtu.be/qZ06eeQu-L0
6/7/20
Four Friends Bring a Sick Man to Jesus
Song video youtu.be/xZ4rBIy5_to
Bible lesson Lego version youtu.be/qTXnp8BtsIk
Bible lesson youtu.be/ycb8bohALgE
Craft video youtu.be/OUWZ31jYuDM
Experiment youtu.be/i_8_LspALdw
Shelley's video youtu.be/jfCk-HSwLAU
Lesson Quiz youtu.be/DJWw-LTV0ss
Four Friends Bring a Sick Man to Jesus
Song video youtu.be/xZ4rBIy5_to
Bible lesson Lego version youtu.be/qTXnp8BtsIk
Bible lesson youtu.be/ycb8bohALgE
Craft video youtu.be/OUWZ31jYuDM
Experiment youtu.be/i_8_LspALdw
Shelley's video youtu.be/jfCk-HSwLAU
Lesson Quiz youtu.be/DJWw-LTV0ss
