God's Promises

1s & 2s—Pack a Bag Bible Story: God’s Promise to Jacob Genesis 28Life Point: God is always with you.Weekly Verse: I am with you everywhere you go. Genesis 28:15 Materials: Bible, small suitcase or backpack, pieces of children’s clothing 3–Pre-K— Decorate Footprints Bible Story: God’s Promise to Jacob Genesis 28Life Point: God is always with you.Weekly Verse: I am with you everywhere you […]

1s & 2s— Carry the Bible Bible Story: Abraham and Sarah Genesis 12:1-3; 15; 17:1-22; 18:9-15; 21:1-7Life Point: God cares about people.Weekly Verse: Good news! God keeps His promises. Acts 13:32 Materials: Bible, small backpack or tote bag, paper strip 3–Pre-K—Pack and Move Bible Story: Abraham and Sarah Genesis 12:1-3; 15; 17:1-22; 18:9-15; 21:1-7Life Point: God cares about people.Weekly Verse: Good news! God […]

1s & 2s— Pack Groceries Bible Story: Noah Genesis 6:9–9:17Life Point: God does what He says.Weekly Verse: God put the rainbow in the clouds. Genesis 9:13 Materials: Teaching Picture 9, grocery bags, empty food containers 3–Pre-K—Make Rain Art Bible Story: Noah Genesis 6:9–9:17Life Point: God does what He says.Weekly Verse: God put the rainbow in the clouds. Genesis 9:13 Materials: Teaching Picture 9, basket-style coffee […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – What’s the Word? Materials: white board or large paper, marker On a large white board or posted piece of paper, draw six blanks in a line. Tell kids that this word is related to today’s Bible story. (If you choose, you can tell them it’s a name.) Guide kids to […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Easy and Hard Materials: large pieces of paper, markers Tape two or more pieces of paper on the walls. Label each piece with either That’s easy to do or That’s hard to do. Leave space on each piece of paper for kids to write. Lay markers near each paper. Guide kids to move […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Postcard Puzzles Materials: large picture postcards of different places, scissors Cut each postcard into 2-3 pieces. Distribute the puzzle pieces. Tell kids to find the others who have pieces to the same puzzle and assemble the puzzles. Tell groups to look at their assembled pictures and talk about what kind […]