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Choose
to Persevere |
In everyday life, children are faced with situations
where they must choose to persevere. |
Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 2-6 |
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Verse Connection
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Kids match verses from the Word of God with different situations
to help others with problems or fears in their lives.
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Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 2-6 |
| BULLETIN BOARDS |
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| CRAFTS |
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| GAMES |
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Over the Wall |
Don't be the last one to get the Apostle Paul over the wall in a basket. |
Approx. 15 minutes
Grades 1-6 |
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Shipwreck Quickdraw |
Teams try to capture the most points by quickly drawing and guessing familiar words from the Bible story about Paul and the shipwreck. (Acts 27) |
Approx. 15 minutes
Grades 2-6 |
| LESSONS |
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Becoming Perseverant |
Lesson 1 from "Daily Living" teachings from James about
becoming perseverant. |
1 week
Grades 1-6 |
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Joseph's Jealous Brothers |
From the story of Joseph and his jealous brothers, this lesson shows how God works for the good of those who love Him. The children learned how God helped young Joseph during some very difficult times. |
1 week
Grades 1-6 |
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When Trouble Comes
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Lesson series about getting through difficult times with the help
of our Lord.
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4 Weeks
Grades 1-6 |
| OBJECT TALKS |
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Crushed & Restored |
We needn't allow sin to crush us, a restored life awaits us in Christ
Jesus. |
Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 2-6 |
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Deep Roots |
To withstand the droughts and hardships of life, and let others
see Jesus alive in us, we need to be deeply rooted in the Word of
God. |
Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 2-6 |
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Don't Sin |
The burden of sin makes it hard to walk the narrow path. |
Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 1-6 |
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Harm Removed
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Always trust in the Lord. This Object Talk will show the kids how
God keeps us safe in miraculous ways.
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Approx. 5 minutes
Grades 1-6 |
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Sanding Rough Edges
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God will not let us face temptations or difficulties beyond what
we can bear, but going through these will help make us stronger Christians.
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Approx. 5 minutes
Grades 1-6 |
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Sweetness of Jesus
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It is much easier for a Christian to handle the pressures of this
world when they have the sweetness of Jesus inside.
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Approx. 5 minutes
Grades 1-5 |
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Transformed
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God uses many things in life to equip us for His purposes.
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Approx.10 minutes
Grades 1-6 |
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True Strength
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An object talk to show how God protects us in unseen ways, to help
us overcome life's difficulties.
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Approx. 5 minutes
Grades 2-6 |
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Weight of Sin
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The weight of sin is a heavy burden indeed.
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Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 2-6 |
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What's In Your Backpack?
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Many things can be stored in backpacks. What do you store in yours,
trash or treasure?
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Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 1-6 |
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Why Struggle? |
Without Jesus, even some of the simplest things in life become quite
difficult. |
Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 2-6 |
| PUZZLES |
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God's
Promise |
Gods promises to give those who love him a crown of life if they
do something. Find out what it is in James 1:12  |
Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 1-5 |
| SKITS/STORIES |
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Too Strong For You
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A football player finds that true strength comes from the Lord.
(Story)
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Approx. 5 minutes
Grades 2-6 |
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You Can Do it, Joe! |
Joe is reminded that perseverance has its reward.
James 1:12 (Skit for two) |
Approx. 15 minutes
Grades 1-6 |
| SONGS |
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Lighten My Load |
A song about giving our sorrows, fears, and worries to the Lord. (Can be sung to “Jesus Loves Me.”) |
Approx.8 minutes
Grades 1-5 |
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