Elementary

Sunday Today’s Bible story taught that Jesus is powerful and can do things no one else can do. The disciples  became frightened during a storm. When Jesus calmed the storm, His disciples were awestruck and wondered who He was that the wind and seas obeyed Him. Monday This Weekly Verse reminds us of the Life […]

Sunday Today’s Bible story taught that Jesus could do miracles because He is God’s Son. Jesus healed a paralyzed man when four friends dug a hole in the roof and lowered him down. People were amazed at what Jesus could do. Monday The Weekly Verse reminds us of our Life Point for the week: Jesus […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Weekly Verse Guess Materials: poster and marker, dry erase board or chalk board Create a poster with the Weekly Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:31. Display the poster at the front of the room. Write the first letter of each word in the verse on a chalkboard or dry erase board, drawing […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Roll the Test Materials: one or more number cubes Choose a volunteer to roll a cube. If the number rolled is even, test kids’ knowledge. If the number is odd, test their physical abilities. Use the following questions or come up with your own.Knowledge Tests:   How many states can you […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Make a Plan Materials: none As kids arrive, consider a non-profit or local need in your own area (homeless shelter, women and children’s home, drug rehab center, etc.) Ask kids to help you make a list of things that might be needed for that problem or ministry. Remind kids that […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Pass the Mic Materials: toy microphone Use a toy microphone or any item to represent a microphone. Pass the microphone to a child to invite him to answer some get to know you questions. Ask questions like: What is your favorite ice cream flavor and why? What is your favorite […]