Lesson #: 1 Lesson Title: Paul Travels All Over Preaching for Jesus Scripture: Acts 5. Sing books of the Bible. 6. Songs 7. Story lesson. 8. Activity *on Paul s first journey he went to new places teaching and new churches were created. *on Paul s second journey he went back to visit a lot of the Christians and churches again. *Paul wrote many letters to correct or encourage the Christians in the many areas he traveled to. *sometimes Paul s trip were good and sometimes they were scary. *Paul had faith in God and always believed God would take care of him. 1. When we are scared, we can have faith like Paul that God will take care of us. 2. We can work hard for the Lord, like Paul. 3. We can love other Christians like Paul loved other Christians. 4. Paul s dedicated life to Christ and his willingness to suffer can be an encouragement to us. See worksheet in folder Complete worksheet with crayons.
Lesson #: 2 Lesson Title: Love Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 6. Songs 8. Activity *Paul wrote many letters and one letter he wrote was to the people of Corinth. *in Corinthian letter Paul talked about love. *God is love. *God tells us in His word what true and righteous love is about. *God s love is perfect. *God sacrificed Jesus because He loves us and does not want anyone to be separated from Him. *God wants Christians to show love to each other and the people of the world. 1. We must show godly love to all people. 2. We can show love for others by sharing, helping, and obeying. Worksheets, construction paper, stickers, crayons. How do I show my love worksheet, make cards for the elders thanking them for the love and care they show.
Lesson #: 3 & 4 Lesson Title: Fruit of the Spirit Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26, Ephesians 4:32 *Paul tells the Galatians that to avoid sin we need to grow in the fruit of the Spirit. *we need to be humble. *we should not make each other angry. *the we should not envy one another. 1. We must show godly love to all people. 2. We can show love for others by sharing, helping, and obeying. 3. If we grow in the fruit of the Spirit, God will be pleased with us. 4. God s spirit wants to help everyone in God s family grow godly fruit in their lives. Lesson 3: Construction paper, fruit cut- out Lesson 4:Green tissue paper, worksheets Lesson 3:Cut out trees, use construction paper and tissue paper, color fruit, glue on tree. Lesson 4:Worksheet, cut out baskets (template in folder) color fruit, put in basket.
Lesson #: 5 Lesson Title: Children Obey Your Parents Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, 1 Tim. 5:8, Titus 2:4, Heb. 12: 7-11, Prov. 13:24 *God s plan for the structure of the family. *God expects children to obey their parents. *discipline is a very important and necessary part of the responsibility of being a parent. *children are known by their actions whether they are good or bad. 1. Each member of the family has a special role. 2. When children obey their parents this makes for a happy family. 3. Obeying parents is a command from God. 4. God is happy when we obey Him. Template in folder. Help and Eph. 6:1, craft, worksheet
Lesson #: 6 & 7 Lesson Title: Armor of God Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20 *Paul tells the Ephesians to put on the armor of God to protect themselves from Satan. *the different parts of armor symbolize what God gives us to protect ourselves against evil. *Paul tells the Ephesians to pray all the time. 1. If we put on the armor of God we will be stronger when we are tempted to sin. 2. God gives us what we need. 3. We must put God s word in our heart and be willing to obey it to fight the battle. 4. Prayer is powerful. Lesson 6: Construction paper, paper dolls Lesson 7: Lesson 6: material in folder, cut out pieces, have children put on each piece and discuss. Lesson 7:
Lesson #: 8 Lesson Title: Worship- Singing and Giving Scripture: Colossians 3:16, Eph. 5:19, 1 Cor. 16:2 *Christians must worship God just as we are taught in the, not adding to or taking any part away. *there is beauty and joy in singing praises to God. *we give to God with love and joy. 1. We can worship God by singing to Him. 2. We are commanded to give back a portion of what God has blessed us with. 3. Singing and giving please the Lord. Worksheets How to behave in church worksheet, I can be generous activity sheet, How the church worships worksheet. Let children earn pennies or dimes to give if they can say memory verse.
Lesson #: 9 Lesson Title: Worship- Praying, Listening, & Lord s Supper Scripture: 1Thess. 5:16-18, 1 Cor. 11:17-33 *prayer, listening, and eating of the Lord s supper are proper parts of worship and that they are taught by example and command in the. *there is a proper attitude toward the Lord s supper as well as what it includes and represents. *God wants us to talk to Him in prayer anywhere, anytime, especially in worship. 1. Our worship to God should be genuine and sincere. 2. During worship we must listen and show respect to God in all that we do. 3. God expects us to remember the death of His Son on the first day of every week. Worksheet, coloring crayons Praying hands template, coloring sheet of Jesus praying.
Lesson #: 10 Lesson Title: Spiritual Family, Elders, Deacons Scripture: 1 Timothy 3, Titus 2 *Jesus is the head of the church. *God has given us a special church family. *Each person has a special role in the church. *Men and women have different roles in the church. *God gives us leaders in the church called elders. *Elders must meet certain godly requirements to be chosen. *Christians in the church must serve one another. 1. Christ is the only head of the church. 2. We must follow and obey our elders. 3. God gives us certain requirements to be a deacon or elder. 4. Elders take care of God s family, just like shepherds take care of their sheep. Directory, construction paper, glue Cut out photos of elders and deacons, make copies, create photo album of them.
Lesson #: 11 Lesson Title: Faith Scripture: Hebrews 11 *faith is believing with our hearts what we cannot see with our eyes. *the Bible gives many examples of people that had a faith that pleased God. *faith is made stronger by studying God s Word and trusting God. *God tells us about special heroes of faith in Hebrews 11. 1. Knowing God s Word strengthens our faith. 2. We must let our light shine of faith to others. 3. We should follow the examples of faith given in Hebrews 11. 4. God wants us to have a faith that is genuine and sincere. Worksheets, crayons Faith is believing with your heart, Hall of faith worksheet and activities.
Lesson #: 12 Lesson Title: Heaven Scripture: Revelation 2:10, 21:4 *God tells us about heaven in the Bible. *Heaven is where God lives. *Jesus is sitting at the right hand of God in heaven, interceding for us. *Being in heaven with God would not be possible without the sacrifice of Christ. 1. Heaven is our reward for eternity if we are obedient while on earth. 2. God loves everyone and want everyone to be in heaven with Him. 3. God is longsuffering because He wants all to be saved and go to heaven. Construction paper, crayons, glue Be faithful, craft, make crowns, glue jewels on them and write Crown of Life on them.
Lesson #: 13 Lesson Title: Review Scripture: Review previous lessons to reinforce facts and applications of lessons taught throughout the segment. Game pieces Explanation of review game: Make up review questions and game. Act out a church service.