| 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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Care
Package |
Children unscramble words to complete sentences that
describe ways they can care for others. These are then added to a
care package.
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Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 2-6 |
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Power Source |
There are many different sources of power in the world today, what
is your power source? |
Approx. 5 minutes
Grades 1-6 |
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Unseen Power
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God's unseen power: what would we do without it? |
Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 2-6 |
| BULLETIN BOARDS |
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Our Good Shepherd
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A pleasant and colorful reminder that the Lord is my
shepherd, and I shall not be in want. (Psalm 23:1) |
| CRAFTS |
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Consider the Birds
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A craft to show how God provides for those He loves in special ways.
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Approx. 15 minutes
Grades 1-5 |
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Seven Good Years - Seven
Bad Years |
Children create a colorful grain silo to demonstrate the seven good
years and seven bad years during the time of Joseph. |
Approx. 20 minutes
Grades 1-5 |
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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 1-6 |
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Thanksgiving Basket |
A simple yet colorful basket the children can enjoy filling with
God’s provisions.
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Approx. 15 minutes
Grades 1-5 |
| GAMES |
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Bible Turkey Hunt |
A fun Thanksgiving game for kids that involves patience, teamwork
and using the Bible.
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Approx. 20 minutes
Grades 2-6 |
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Fill the Jars |
A fast paced game that introduces children to the first miracle performed by Jesus. |
Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 1-6 |
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Help the Missionaries
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Teams compete to see whose missionary
will be able to build a church first.
|
Approx. 15 minutes
Grades 1-6 |
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Lie in Green Pastures |
Teams race to be the first Good Shepherds to make their sheep lie
down in green pastures. (Psalm 23:2) |
Approx. 15 minutes
Grades 2-6 |
| LESSONS |
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A Reputation of Faith |
Lesson 4 from "The Prophet Daniel" series about faith
being the key to finding courage. |
1 week
Grades 1-6 |
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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 1-6 |
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Finding Favor
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Lesson 2 from "The Book of Ruth" series about showing
kindness and giving generously.
|
1 week
Grades 2-6 |
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God Loves Me |
Lesson one from the series on Psalm 23 about how God knows and provides
for us. |
1 week
Grades 2-6 |
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God Speaks to Elijah |
Lesson 2 from the "Hearing God's Voice" series about how God will
take care of us when we obediently do what He asks. |
1 week
Grades 1-6 |
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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 2-6 |
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Jesus Feeds Five
Thousand |
Children learn that we need must not waste the blessings
that the Lord provides. |
1 week
Grades 1-6 |
|
Love of Money |
We must always realize from whom our blessings flow and place our
hope solely on God. |
1 week
Grades 2-6 |
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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 2-6 |
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Water into Wine |
In this lesson, children learn that the Lord cares about all of our needs, however seemingly insignificant, when He turns the ordinary into the exceptional for His glory. |
1 week
Grades 1-6 |
| OBJECT TALKS |
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Empowered |
Using the proper tools empowers us both physically and spiritually. |
Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 1-6 |
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No Leftovers
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This Object talk shows how God provides for all people, wealthy
or poor.
|
Approx. 5 minutes
Grades 1-6 |
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What Is Missing? |
God's blessings empower us to live our lives to the fullest. |
Approx. 7 minutes
Grades 1-6 |
| PUZZLES |
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Do Not Worry! |
Jesus tells us not to worry about our lives, and to consider how
God feeds the birds and dresses the lilies. A word search from Matthew
6: 25-34 |
Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 3-6 |
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First Miraculous Sign |
Jesus comes to the rescue and performs His first miracle. |
Approx. 7 minutes
Grades 2-6 |
| SKITS/STORIES |
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God Will Provide
|
The story of Elijah during the time of severe drought while an unfaithful
king ruled the Northern Kingdom shows how God can provide in miraculous
ways. (Skit for five)
|
Approx. 10 minutes
Grades 2-5 |
| 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 1-6 |
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