| ACTIVITIES |
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Bag
of Joy |
Although life has many ups and downs, God is always willing and able to help us through the difficult times. |
Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 2-6 |
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Being Close to
God
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Children toss popcorn from different distances to see that the closer
they are to God, the stronger our relationship can be with Him.
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Approx. 8 minutes
Grades 2-5 |
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King David Dances Before the Lord |
King David leaping and dancing for joy before the Lord wearing an ephod to celebrate the return of the ark of the convenant. (2 Samuel 6:14-16) |
Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 1-6 |
| BULLETIN BOARDS |
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Basketful of Joy |
God has many basketfuls of joy for all who follow His
Son Jesus Christ. |
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Robes of Righteousness |
Children add brilliant colors to show how they can rejoice in the Lord who clothes us with robes of righteousness. (Isaiah 61:10) |
| CRAFTS |
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Hearts of Joy and Love |
Children create an attractive card using hearts to bring a cheerful message of joy and love for Valentine's Day or other special occasions. |
Approx. 20 minutes
Grades 1-6 |
| GAMES |
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| LESSONS |
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A Reputation for being
Humble |
Lesson 3 from "The Prophet Daniel" series about being
humble and honoring God instead of being selfish or proud. |
1 week
Grades 2-6 |
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The Beatitudes
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Three lesson series on the Beatitudes.
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3 week
Grades 3-6 |
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The Gift of Christmas |
Children will realize that Christmas is a time in which we should
celebrate the birth of Jesus and worship Him. |
1 week
Grades 1-6 |
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The Prodigal Son
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Lesson on the parable of "The Prodigal Son" about living
a full life with God and apart from material desires.
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1 week
Grades 1-6 |
| OBJECT TALKS |
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Hope in a Box?
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"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what
we do not see." Hebrews 11:1
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Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 1-6 |
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Keeping Warm |
The warmth and joy of a Christian family is a true blessing from
God. |
Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 1-6 |
| PUZZLES |
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| SKITS/STORIES |
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Fulfilled or Unfulfilled? |
Two short skits to show the difference between giving into the
desires of this world and finding joy and contentment in following
the ways of the Lord. (Skit
for seven) |
Approx. 20 minutes
Grades 2-6 |
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Joy of Sacrifice |
Part 4: Sofia discovers the joy of serving food to others, after
some confusion about who will enjoy the meal. (Skit for three)
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Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 2-6 |
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Not What I Wanted
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Have you ever been disappointed by a Christmas Gift?
(Skit
for four)
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Approx. 8 minutes
Grades 2-6 |
| SONGS |
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