| ACTIVITIES |
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Circle
of Friends |
An activity to show how friends are special gifts from
God. |
Approx. 10 minutes
Ages 4-6 |
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Friends Rub Off |
Children see how friends, whether good or bad, can easily rub off
on us. |
Approx. 7 minutes
Ages 4-6 |
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Importance of Forgiveness |
Children learn the importance of forgiving others, as God forgives us. |
Approx. 10 minutes
Ages 4-6 |
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Lost & Found |
Children learn to celebrate the return of their friends. |
Approx. 20 minutes
Ages 4-6 |
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Showing Love or Not?
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Kids quickly decide if what you say is showing love and kindness
or not. |
Approx. 10 minutes
Ages 4-6 |
| BULLETIN BOARDS |
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| COLOR PAGES |
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Paul Escapes in a Basket |
A coloring page about the time Paul's friends helped him escape harm
by lowering him from the city wall in a basket. (Acts 9:25) |
Approx. 10 minutes
Ages 4-6 |
| CRAFTS |
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| GAMES |
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I Am Your Friend |
A guessing game to encourage friendship between classmates. |
Approx. 15 minutes
Ages 4-6 |
| LESSONS |
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David's Best Friend |
In this lesson we learn about David and his best friend Jonathan. The children will also learn how friends are a blessing from God and that Jesus wants to be our best friend. |
1 week
Ages 4-6 |
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God Gives Us Friends |
A lesson about how friends are a wonderful gift from God, and chidlren
should be friendly towards each other. |
1 week
Ages 4-6 |
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Heavenly Homes |
Sixth lesson in the "Godly Living" series. This lesson
teaches that Jesus will return for us one glorious day and we will be with Him in Heaven |
1 week
Ages 4-6 |
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Let's Go to Church |
This lesson teaches why it is important for all of us to go to church
and learn about God.
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1 week
Ages 4-6 |
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The Good Samaritan |
This lesson will help the children discover that Jesus wants us
to comfort those who are in need of help. |
1 week
Ages 4-6 |
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The Lost Sheep |
This lesson will help the children discover that Jesus is our Good
Shepherd. He protects and cares for us. |
1 week
Ages 4-6 |
| OBJECT TALKS |
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Prepare a Place |
Just as our parents prepared a room for us in their house, Jesus
is preparing a place for us in Heaven.
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Approx. 10 minutes
Ages 4-6 |
| SKITS/STORIES |
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A Man Who Could Not Move |
The story about a paralized man who is able to see Jesus with a
little help from his friends. (Story) |
Approx. 10 minutes
Ages 4-6 |
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David and His Friend Jonathan |
The story of a lasting friendship between David and Jonathan. (1 Samuel 18-20) (Story) |
Approx. 10 minutes
Ages 4-6 |
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Fat Fat Elephant
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A story about a small elephant that becomes too big for his friends (Story) |
Approx. 10 minutes
Ages 4-6 |
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Oh Be Careful Little Tongue |
A young girl learns to be careful what she says to her friends,
so they will not be hurt with her words. (Story) |
Approx. 10 minutes
Ages 4-6 |
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Paul's Brave Escape |
The story of when Paul's friends helped him escape from Damascus by lowering him in a basket through an opening in the city wall. (Story) |
Approx. 10 minutes
Ages 4-6 |
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The Good Neighbor
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A retelling of the story of the Good Samaritan. (Story) |
Approx. 10 minutes
Ages 4-6 |
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The Mouse that Prayed |
Because of patience and prayer, a tiny mouse receives a wonderful
blessing in this delightful story. (Story) |
Approx. 10 minutes
Ages 4-6 |
| SONGS |
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A Friend Indeed |
We have a friend indeed, and His name is Jesus Christ. Can
be sung to Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here. |
Approx. 5 minutes
Ages 4-6 |
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Jesus Has a Friend |
A song about King David, friendship, and the friend we have in Jesus. Can be sung to The Farmer in the Dell. |
Approx. 5 minutes
Ages 4-6 |
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Joyful, Happy, and Thankful |
A song to roll with laughter while learning about the three persons
of God. Sung to the tune of Row, Row, Row, Your Boat. |
Approx. 6 minutes
Ages 4-6 |
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