| ACTIVITIES |
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Bursting
With Blessings |
This activity uses our"Bursting
For a Verse" teaching aid to assign various verses for the
children to look up about blessing from God. |
Approx. 15 minutes
Grades 2 3 4 5 |
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God's
Promise |
Gods promises to give those who love him a crown of life if they
do something. Fine out what it is in James 1:12  |
Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 1 2 3 4 5 |
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Gold
Rush |
Wisdom is like a precious coin. Look for it as you would a hidden treasure. |
Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
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What Crowns the Heads?
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Kids find that "blessings" crown the heads of the righteous
in this special word cross out puzzle. (Proverbs 10:6)
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Approx. 7 minutes
Grades 2 3 4 5 6 |
| BULLETIN BOARDS |
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Basketful of Joy
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God has many basketfuls of joy for all who follow His
Son Jesus Christ. |
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Consider God's Wonders |
With this colorful bulletin board, kids take time to
stop and consider God's many wonders, as suggested in Job 37:14 |
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Showers of Blessings |
Living for Jesus means we will have a life full of blessings.
These blessing will help us grow, and be happy, like flowers during
a spring rain. |
| CRAFTS |
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Be Thankful |
Kid's make a beautiful flower to remind them to be thankful for
all God does. |
Approx. 20 minutes
Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
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Don't Worry, Be Thankful |
Kid's make a field of flowers to show the many blessings they have
from God. |
Approx. 20 minutes
Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
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Shepherd's Table |
Children use yummy treats to prepare a table like the Good Shepherd
in Psalm 23:5 |
Approx. 20 minutes
Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
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Thanksgiving Basket |
A simple yet colorful basket the children can enjoy filling with
God’s blessings.
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Approx. 15 minutes
Grades 1 2 3 4 5 |
| GAMES |
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Doors to Blessings
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Children complete a verse from the Beatitudes with what's behind
one of three doors.
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Approx. 15 minutes
Grades 2 3 4 5 6 |
| LESSONS |
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Becoming Perseverant |
Lesson 1 from "Daily Living" teachings from James about
becoming perseverant. |
1 Week
Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
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Count Your Blessings
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Lesson 6 in the "Living a Fruitful Life" series about
recognizing blessings from God.
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1 Week
Grades 2 3 4 5 6 |
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Don't Worry - Be Thankful |
As God supplies our daily needs we should
express our gratitude with prayers of thanksgiving. |
1 Week
Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
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God is Good |
Lesson 1 from "The Attributes of God" series about how
God always has been and always will be infinitely good. |
1 Week
Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
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God Will Bless Me |
Lesson 3 from the Psalm 23 series about being filled with blessings
and content when we follow Jesus. |
1 Week
Grades 2 3 4 5 6 |
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God's Blessings |
Lesson 2 in the "Tithes and Offerings" series about how
real blessings come from giving . |
1 Week
Grades 2 3 4 5 |
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Love of Money |
We must always realize from whom our blessings flow and place our
hope solely on God. |
1 Week
Grades 2 3 4 5 6 |
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The Rich Man &
Lazarus |
Lesson three from the "Treasure Hunters" series about
meeting the needs of others. |
1 week
Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
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True Thanksgiving |
True thanksgiving is when we are thankful to God in all circumstances
for all He provides. |
1 Week
Grades 2 3 4 5 6 |
| OBJECT TALKS |
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God's Many Blessings
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God overflows our cups with blessings. This object talk will help
kids see the power in these blessings.
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Approx. 5 minutes
Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
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Sweat Deserts |
Children will learn that it's better to wait for heavenly rewards
than it is to indulge themselves with worldly pleasures. |
Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
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What Is Missing? |
God's blessings empower us to live our lives to the fullest. |
Approx. 7 minutes
Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
| SKITS/STORIES |
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Fulfilled or Unfulfilled? |
Two short skits to show the difference between giving in to the
desires of this world and finding contentment in following the ways
of the Lord. (Skit
for seven) |
Approx. 20 minutes
Grades 2 3 4 5 6 |
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You Can Do it Joe! |
Joe is reminded that perseverance has it's reward.
James 1:12 (A skit for two) |
Approx 15 minutes
Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
| SONGS |
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Praise God From Whom All Blessings
Flow |
A simple song to help children remember from whom our blessings
flow. |
Approx. 5 minutes
Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
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