God Is in Control
social media week of August 1
Sunday Today’s Bible story taught that God is the only God. When God wanted the Israelites to leave Egypt and go into the wilderness to worship Him, Pharaoh would not cooperate. God responded to Pharaoh’s refusal by sending 10 plagues to show His power. Monday The Weekly Verse points us to the Life Point this […]
Read MoreGrades 1–6: God Is in Control — Session 5: God Judged Belshazzar (August 29)
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 […]
Read MoreGrades 1–6: God Is in Control — Session 4: Three Men Delivered from the Fiery Furnace (August 22)
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 […]
Read MoreGrades 1–6: God Is in Control — Session 3: A Widow’s Oil Multiplied (August 15)
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 […]
Read MoreGrades 1–6: God Is in Control — Session 2: David Faced Goliath (August 8)
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 […]
Read MoreGrades 1–6: God Is in Control — Session 1: God Sent Ten Plagues (August 1)
Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Hopscotch Materials: masking tape, dry erase board and marker Use masking tape to create a hopscotch board on the ground with ten sections. Allow kids to play hopscotch as they come in and write each of the ten plagues on a board in the front of your space. See if […]
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