Preteen

Sunday Peter was put in prison by Herod, who intended to kill him. Peter’s church friends gathered and prayed fervently for him. God heard the prayer and sent an angel to rescue Peter. His friends worshiped God with prayer. We can remember to worship God by praying for others. Tuesday The Weekly Verse reminds us […]

Sunday The people who had returned from Babylon gathered around the foundation of the temple to hear Ezra preach. They were so moved by the Word of God, they began praising God with singing. God is great and we should praise Him. Tuesday The Weekly Verse reminds us of the Life Point for the week: […]

Sunday Samuel’s mother, Hannah, took him to the tabernacle and left him with Eli, the priest. This was a promise she made to God. Samuel listened when God spoke to him. We should listen when God speaks and follow His ways. Tuesday The Weekly Verse reminds us of our Life Point for the week: The […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – If You Have No supplies needed. Gather kids in the middle of the meeting space. Say: “Today we are going to talk about a family. Let’s think about our families. If you have a brother, touch something red. If you have no sisters, touch something blue. If you have only […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Sandy Search Materials: dishpan or larger shallow container with sand, letter tiles or heavyweight paper with letters (f, o, r, g, i, v, e, n, e, s, s), tablecloth or drop cloth Hide the letters in the pan of sand. Set the pan on a tablecloth or drop cloth. Lead […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Flocks No materials needed Tell kids that you will play a game. When you call out a number, they should get in groups of that number. Tell them to walk around randomly as you say: “Sheep, sheep, wander around, Where are water and green grass found, Now it’s time to […]