GOOD NEWS CLUB AGENDA. LIFE OF PAUL #3 Saul Meets His Master

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1 GOOD NEWS CLUB AGENDA LIFE OF PAUL #3 Saul Meets His Master WEEK OF: MAIN THRUST: It is God the Holy Spirit who will help you change your attitudes and actions. TO DO AS THE CHILDREN ARRIVE: 1. Greet the children; make them feel w elcome. 2. Take attendance. 3. Listen to previous w eek s memory verse. 4. Have children put money in missions bank. PRE-SESSION ACTIVITY: 1. OLDER CHILD: Self-Control Search 2. YOUNGER CHILD: The Conversion of Saul SONG: (2 minutes) PRAYER: (4 minutes) 1. Prayer song: 2. Ask the children to share any Thank You Prayers or Please Prayers they have. 3. Lead the class in Thank You Prayers and Please Prayers. MEMORY VERSE: (7 minutes) 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if any m an be in Christ, he is a new creation; old things are passed away; behold, all things are becom e new. (The underlined portion of the verse indicates what the younger children should memorize. See Involvement Helps for Younger Children for helps in teaching the verse to the younger children.) Crazy Stand-Ups After you have read this verse from the Bible, explained w hat it means, and repeated it at least two times, you may begin this drill. Have all the children wearing red stand and repeat the verse; all the children who ride the bus to school stand and repeat the verse; those who have a pet; those who like chocolate ice cream; those who have one brother or sister; etc. HYMN FOR LIFE OF PAUL: (2 minutes) BIBLE LESSON: (20 minutes) LIFE OF PAUL #3 Saul Meets His Master (See Involvement Helps for Younger Children for w ays to involve the children in the Bible lesson.) COUNSEL TIME: (If you have a helper, hostess, or Teacher Junior Grade, let them do the review time while you counsel those who responded to the invitation. Otherwise, at the end of club, be sure to remind the children who responded to the invitation to stay after club for a few minutes.)

2 QUIET TIME NOTEBOOK/TAKE TIME TO REVIEW: (1 minute) Highlight what was learned from last week s Quiet Time/TT Review. As k the c hildren to do one per day before the next club. Remind them to show you their QT Notebook next week. LEARNING ABOUT THE BIBLE & THE OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS: (5 minutes) Teach information for Week #19. MISSIONARY TIME: (13 minutes) 1. Sing God s Way while child comes to look in the Go and Tell Box. 2. Share missionary information for Week #20 using the Go and Tell Box. (See attached page.) 3. Pray for the missionaries. (See attached page.) 4. Show goal chart and mention the amount given so far. 5. Missions song: 6. Story: Until the Letter Cam e. Teach the part of the story for Week #10. REVIEW ACTIVITY: (6 minutes) Use the activity below or the Bible Learning Game from Involvement Helps for Younger Children. Happy Birthday (This review game can be used to c eleb r ate everyone s birthday.) Divide your class into two teams and choose a captain for each team. Color, cut out, and back 12 cupcakes for the flannelboard. (See the attached sheet.) Print 25, 50, 75, or 100 on the back of each cupcake. Place them on the board in random order. After a child answers a review ques tion, he may choose any cupcake on the board and hand it to his team captain. His team earns the number of points on the back. Have each team captain add up the points at the end of the game. The team with the most points wins. At the end of club, perhaps you could s erve cupcakes for refreshments and sing Happy Birthday to everyone. You can also sing the follow ing words to the traditional tune: Happy Birthday to you, Only one will not do. Born again means salv ation. How many have you? - Rita L. Lobdell. Review questions for LIFE OF PAUL #3: 1. Why did God allow the believers to suffer? (So they w ould go and tell others about Jesus.) 2. Tell me two things about Saul. (He was a Jew, was proud, hated Jesus, and was present when Stephen was stoned.) 3. What did Saul do to the believers? (Threatened them, put them in jail, and brought them to the leaders to be killed.) 4. What caused Saul to fall down on the road to Damascus? (Bright light from Heaven.) 5. What was the answer to Saul s question, Who are you? ( I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. ) 6. How did Saul respond when he realized it was really Jesus? (He accepted Jesus as his Saviour.) 7. Why did the men have to lead Saul into the city? (He had been blinded by the bright light.) 8. What did the Lord tell Ananias? ( Go to Judas house on Straight Street and ask for Saul. ) 9. Why was Ananias afraid to go? (He had heard about Saul and what he had done to believers.) 10. What happened to Saul when Ananias arrived? (The scales fell from his eyes, and he could see.) 11. What was the first thing Saul wanted to do? (He wanted to be baptized.) 12. Where did Saul go when he left Damascus? (He went to Arabia for three years of study and prayer.) *COUNSEL TIME: (*Only if you did not counsel with the children earlier.) SEND HOME WITH THE CHILDREN: 1. Pre-session papers for older and younger child 2. Memory verse token 3. Quite Time Notebook 4. Take Time to Review CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF EASTERN PA, INC. P.O. BOX 4375 HARRISBURG, PA

3 PRE-SESSION, Older Child LIFE OF PAUL #3 Self-Control Search Listed below are some of the words we use in thinking when the Holy Spirit helps us control ourselves, as well as some that affect us adversely if we do not listen to Him. See if you find these words in the puzzle. Some letters are used more than once. The words may be found across, up, down, diagonally, or backward. WORDS: adore bear brave better courage covet discern faith fear fast honor holy integrity insight judge knowledge law lies love pain pray piety revere respect suffer understand endure venerate virtue wisdom work wrong Self-Control, Copyright 1987 Shining Star Publications.

4 PRE-SESSION, Younger Child LIFE OF PAUL #3 The Conversion of Saul Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation Corinthians 5:17 Copyright 1996 Communication Resources, Inc.

5 MEMORY VERSE HELPS MEMORY VERSE: 2 Corinthians 5:17 LIFE OF PAUL #3 Saul Meets His Master Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (The underlined portion of the verse indicates what the younger children should memorize. See Involvement Helps for Younger Children for helps in teaching the verse to the younger children.) INTRODUCE THE VERSE: When a person receives Christ as their Saviour, things become different. Attitudes, desires, and even interests seem to change. The Bible verse today explains why that happens. READ THE VERSE: Read the verse from the Bible or have an older child read it; then have all the children read with you from the verse visual. EXPLAIN THE VERSE: 2 Corinthians 5:17 This is where this verse is found in the Bible. We call it the address. It is found in the book of Second Corinthians, chapter 5, verse17. Therefore, if any man be in Christ, This verse is talking about a person (man, woman, boy, or girl) who is a Christian one who has received Jesus as their personal Saviour. he is a new creation; When you receive Jesus, the Holy Spirit places a new want to, or desire in you. This new desire is to please God by obeying His Word. old things are passed away; You won't enjoy doing many of the things you did before because they don't please God. behold, all things are become new. You are different now. God has changed you on the inside, where you make choices and where attitudes are formed. But He also changes your actions the things you do. REPEAT THE VERSE: Crazy Stand-Ups After reading this verse from the Bible, explaining what it means, and repeating it at least two times, you may begin this drill. Have all the children wearing red stand and repeat the verse; all the children who ride the bus to school stand and repeat the verse; those who have a pet; those who like chocolate ice cream; those who have one brother or sister; etc. CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF EASTERN PA, INC. P.O. BOX 4375 HARRISBURG, PA

6 INVOLVEMENT HELPS FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN by Linda D. Ruth MEMORY VERSE: Shortened verse LIFE OF PAUL #3 Saul Meets His Master 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation.... Motions: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Put hands together as open Bible. Therefore, if any man Hold one hand, palm down, parallel with floor. Rest extended pointer and middle fingers of other hand on back of first hand, as legs of man. be in Christ, Point to Heaven. he is a new creation.... Put one word on each finger of hand. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Put hands together as open Bible. BIBLE LESSON HELPS: Card 2-2 Card 3-1 Card 3-2 Card 3-3 Card 3-4 Card 3-6 Explain, A dandelion is a weed something most people want to get rid of. The Jewish leaders were trying to get rid of the Christians, to pick them off. Pretend to pick a dandelion and then blow on it to get rid of the seeds. Did we really get rid of the seeds? No, we just scattered them. Have everyone pack clothes and food. Be sure to include letters from high priest. Walk or ride a donkey around room for journey to Damascus. Have children pretend to be Saul. Quickly fall to ground. Shield eyes. Hold head still as if listening carefully. Ask, Who are you, Lord? Choose someone to be Saul pretending he can t see. Choose two children to be Saul s men. They help him get up and, taking him by hand, lead him around room. Ask Saul, How does it feel to be blind? Have several children, one at a time as Ananias looking puzzled and alarmed, say, Lord, I have heard all the harm he has done. Have everyone turn to neighbor. Look surprised. Scratch head. Point. Ask, Isn t he the man who hates Christians? BIBLE LEARNING GAME: Pin the Tail on the Donkey This game will momentarily enable the children to experience being blind, thus having an idea of how Saul must have felt. CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF EASTERN PA, INC. P.O. BOX 4375 HARRISBURG, PA

7 LEARNING ABOUT THE BIBLE & THE OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS WEEK #19 (Place figure #1.) Let us begin today by reviewing the first eight books of the Minor Prophets: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk. (Place figures #39 and #40.) Today, we are going to learn a little about the next two books of the Minor Prophets. They are Zephaniah and Haggai. (Place Zephaniah wordstrip.) Little is known of Zephaniah except that he was a great-great grandson of King Hezekiah of Judah and that he lived during the time of King Josiah. Zephaniah wrote that God is both loving and strict. (Place Haggai wordstrip.) The next book is written by the prophet Haggai. Haggai was the earliest prophet after the people came back from the countries to which they were taken as captives. The book has only 38 verses, and it is the second shortest book in the Old Testament. Let s say these two books together. Now we are up to ten books of the Minor Prophets. Let s see if we can recite them: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai. CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF EASTERN PA, INC. P.O. BOX 4375 HARRISBURG, PA

8 GO AND TELL BOX Week #20 Great Commission #2 INFORMATION (Suggested item to put in the Go and Tell Box Christian, Nominal, and Unbeliever figures.) What is in our Go and Tell Box today? (Pull out each figure with wordstrip as you talk about them.) Today, we are going to think about those people who have heard the Good News about Jesus and how they have responded to the message of salvation. These are people who have: Bibles in their language, many believers within their culture a re living for God, a church building available, and tools for sharing the Gospel are available through radio, TV, tracts, etc. In America, everyone is able to purchase a Bible, even at the Dollar Store. (Ninety-four percent of the world s population has access to a New Testament printed in their language.) 1. Christian Forty-one percent (127 million) of those who live in America are profe ssing (say they are) Christians. (Place figure and wordstrip on flannelboard.) They have believed in Jesus death, burial, and resurrection and have received Jesus as their personal Saviour. Many are involved in a local, Bible-teaching church. The Christians are the ones who are potential missionaries. 2. Nominal There are about forty-two percent (130 million) nominal Christians those who are Christian in name only. They know about Jesus and the Bible. But they do not follow or obey what God says. (Place figure and wordstrip on flannelboard.) They are found in churches in every town and city of America. 3. Unbeliever They do not go to church but are neighbors of the Christians and the nominal Christians. (Place figure and wordstrip on flannelboard.) They may have some knowledge of the Gospel but have not believed and received Jesus as Saviour. Remember that the Great Commission, as recorded in Mark 16:15, says,... Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature. (person) As Christians, we have a big job. God loves each person in the world and He wants everyone to hear about His Son, so that they can have the opportunity to receive Jesus as their Saviour. Adapted from: THE GREAT COMMISSION MISSIONS (Original content from William Carey Library) Religious Statistics from Barna Research 2007 PRAYER THANK God for His Word, the Bible, and for your salvation. ASK God to help you to live so that others will want to listen when you share about Jesus. CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF EASTERN PA, INC. P.O. BOX 4375 HARRISBURG, PA

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11 It is God the Holy Spirit who will help you change your attitudes and actions. LIFE OF PAUL #3

12 - Saul spent three years alone; learning more about God (eternal life to live forever in Heaven) through His name. LIFE OF PAUL #3 Acts 8:1-4; 9: Message about Jesus began to spread to end of the earth G - Saul went back to Damascus and preached more boldly than before - Jewish leaders were now so mad they wanted to kill Saul! FLASHCARD PA3-7 - Their evil plans leaked out - One night, believers put Saul in basket; lowered him over the wall so he could escape - Christ changed his life, then spared Saul from death - Christ wants to change your life! First, must receive Him INVITATION John 20:31 But these are written (in the Bible), that ye might believe (place your trust in the only One who can save you) that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life S P, E L BOW HEADS RESPONSE CHALLENGE - Already received Jesus G Go over MT IT IS GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT WHO WILL HELP YOU CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS R Review PAS verse 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (M.V.) O Overview PAS examples W Will you do it? - Saul, coats piled at his feet, w atched Stephen s stoning - He watched Stephen die with that holy light on his face - Would Saul ever believe in Jesus... would his life change? - Maybe you know someone you think is too mean and sinful for God to care about FLASHCARD PA2-5 (Use again) - The stoning of Stephen stunned the believers - Persecution began again in Jerusalem - Whole families left quickly to Italy, Spain, other places FLASHCARD PA2-2 (Use again) - Couldn t God have stopped the persecution? YES! - But forced Christians to move P, E 1 John 1:7... The blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, cleanseth us from all sin. - Religious leaders tried to stop the spread of Good News - The harder they tried, the faster faith in Jesus spread FLASHCARD PA2-5 (Use again) - Saul was a proud, prejudiced rabbi who hated Jesus name - In Jerus., Saul went around trying to destroy the church - He entered homes, dragged people out, put them in jail - Saul was zealous; he threatened to kill believers S, PAU Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?

13 God knows about our sin like He knew of Saul s sin - Saul got letters from priests to arrest Damascus believers FLASHCARD PA3-1 - Saul started trip to Damascus with a small group of men - I am Jesus whom you are persecuting and fighting... - At that exact moment, truth broke upon Saul s heart - Saul knew who Jesus was O - Saul knew he wasn t dreaming; he heard Christ - Saul was changed at that very moment; accepted Jesus - Saul s attitude changed! - Mighty Saul came to Damascus stumbling, blind - He stayed with Judas; fasted and prayed for three days FLASHCARD PA3-4 - In Damascus, Jesus appeared to Ananias, a devoted disciple - Lord, Ananias, go to Judas home on Straight Street Ask for Saul; lay hands on him to receive his sight - Friends brought Saul food - Saul was a new man; would preach about Jesus now MT, PAS IT IS GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT WHO WILL HELP YOU CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (M.V.) 1. - He had time to think about arresting and jailing believers - Saul remembered those he tortured, put on trial, and killed FLASHCARD PA3-2 - Suddenly, dazzling light! Saul was struck down - Voice from Heaven, Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me? - He was astonished/scared; said, Who are You, Lord? MT IT IS GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT WHO WILL HELP YOU CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS - Saul, What wilt Thou have me to do? - Get up, go to Damascus; you will be told more there - Saul needed help; couldn t see; blinded by the light! - Saul planned to stamp out believers; now, it all changed - Ananias alarmed, But Lord, I have heard terrible things - Jesus said, Go, do as I command; Saul is a chosen servant of Mine Saul will carry My message to Gentiles, kings, and Jews FLASHCARD PA3-5 - Ananias was no longer afraid; he did exactly as he was told - Immediately, scales fell from Saul s eyes; he could see! FLASHCARD PA3-6 - Saul now spent his days in synagogue, telling of Jesus - All who heard were amazed - Isn t this the man who persecuted Jesus followers? - What a witness Saul was! Next, he preached in Arabia FLASHCARD PA3-3