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Blue Prints – Week 6

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Circle Up: Use this time to gather together and get everyone talking. Ask If you had your own TV show, what would it be about? Say As we watch today’s show, we’re going to see someone deal with feeling mad and angry. When we feel angry, God helps us by giving us something called self-control. So here’s what we need to know today — say it after me: Elementary (ES) When I Feel Angry, (palms on cheeks)God Gives Me Self-Control (reach forward and pull fists in) Preschool (PS)When I Feel Angry, (palms on cheeks)God (point up)Helps Me (hands in front, palms up) PRAISE & WORSHIP Here are three awesome videos that will get you and the kids moving and worshiping in no time: Watch Watch today’s Preschool and/or Elementary video here below: What makes you feel angry? Which one of these would help you deal with your anger? • Pray• Walk away for a few minutes• Take 10 deep breaths• Yell into a pillow• Read the Bible• Run some laps or do jumping jacks• Talk to someone older who follows Is it OK to feel mad? (Yes)Is it OK to do wrong thingswhen you are mad? (No)Who can help you do theright things when you aremad? (God) Have Fun Together Construct an “Anger Tape Measure” to help your child explain their feelings when they are mad or angry. Do 1. Grab five sheets of paper and number them with large numbers one through five.2. Tape them together vertically with number one at the bottom and number five at the top. This is your anger tape measure!3. Ask your family where their anger would measure up to on the tape measure in the following situations — the higher the number, the more angry you feel. Talk about ways they can have self-control in these situations.• When someone takes something that belongs to them• When they get in trouble or get a bad grade• When they lose a game• When they don’t get to do what they want to do• When someone yells at them or says mean things• When they are hungry4. Hang your anger tape measure some place you can easily see and use it. Play Practice saying the series memory verse together a few times, and then play a game. Find something that spins, like a fidget spinner, top, or bottle. Spin the item and see if your family can say the verse together before it stops: Elementary (ES)But even if we (thumbs to chest) Don’t feel at ease, (cross arms)God is greater (point up)Than our feelings (pat heart) And He knows everything. (arms out wide) 1 John 3:20 (make book with hands) Preschool (PS)God is greater (point up)Than our feelings (pat heart)And He knows (point up)Everything. (arms out wide)1 John 3:20 (make book with hands) PrayJesus, thank You for loving us when we’re scared or worried about being perfect. We know that You are with us and ready to help. We love You! Amen. Colouring Sheets

Blue Prints – Week 5

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Circle Up: Use this time to gather together and get everyone talking. Do Have each family member choose a number between one and nine. Then have them make a face to reflect the emotion that goes with each number: 1 – Silly 2 – Mad 3 – Scared 4 – Sad5 – Happy 6 – Excited 7 – Nervous8 – Frustrated 9 – Confused Say When you feel bad for something you have done wrong, that’s called feeling guilty. When we’re feeling guilty for something we did or we’re feeling really mad, we can remember that Jesus forgives us and and that God will help us! Say this after me: Elementary (ES) When I Feel Guilty, (look at ground, hand over eyes) Jesus Forgives Me (hold arms out wide) Preschool (PS)When I’m Mad, (make mad face)God (point up)Helps Me (hands in front, palms up) PRAISE & WORSHIP Here are two awesome videos that will get you and the kids moving and worshiping in no time: Elementary Worship: Preschool Worship: Watch Watch today’s Preschool and/or Elementary video here below: Have you ever done something that made you feel guilty? How does knowing Jesus forgives you whenyou ask help you deal with how you feel? The next time you feel guilty about something, what are you going to do? Who can help you when you are mad? (God, family, siblings, etc.) Have Fun Together Build a “Shaker” to help your child shake all their fears and insecurities away as they remember that God is with them and only wants their best. Play Do the following to help your kids walk through emotions of feeling guilty or mad. PLAY “Caution Tape Wrap Up” with your Elementary Schooler: Have two family members work together to wrap up another family member with “Caution Tape” – blankets, streamers, toilet paper, etc. (If you have more than three family members, you can make it a competition to see who can wrap up one family member the fastest!) After they’re finished wrapping, have the family member break free from the “Caution Tape.” SAY to your Elementary Schooler:Sometimes we may find ourselves all wrapped up, but not with a blanket or streamers — with feelings of guilt! When we’re wrapped up in what we’ve done wrong, it can seem like we’ll never get out of feeling bad. But to break free from feeling guilty, all we have to do is ask Jesus to forgive us, and He will! When we remember that Jesus forgives us, we can accept his forgiveness and move on! BUILD a “Safe Zone” with your Preschooler: Print the Stop, Look, & Listen Signs, or draw your own. Then find a spot in your home away from distractions to be your child’s safe zone. Place the signs there, along with something soft to rest on and/or yell into to let out frustration or anger. Add 2-3books or toys that your child loves. SAY to Preschooler: When you feel mad, head to your “safe zone!” While in the “zone,” take afew deep breaths and ask God to help you! God will hear you, and He will help you! PrayFather God, we’re sorry for the wrong things we’ve done. Thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to take our punishment so that we can be forgiven by You. Help us do the right things when we’re mad, and please free us from feelings of guilt. We love You! Amen.Jesus, thank You for loving us when we’re scared or worried about being perfect. We know that You are with us and ready to help. We love You! Amen. Colouring Sheets

Blue Prints – Week 4

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Circle Up: Use this time to gather together and get everyone talking. Ask Ask a question based on each person’s favourite colour. RED or PINK – Which would be scarier to touch: a spider, a snake, or neither?YELLOW – What makes you feel better when you are worried or scared?BLUE – What makes you feel scared: loud noises, the dark, or neither?GREEN or ORANGE – What do you like to do when you feel worried or scared?PURPLE – Would you feel more worried if you had to climb a tall ladder or dig ina tunnel underground? Say We can all feel worried or scared sometimes, but when we do, we can trustthat God is with us and taking care of us! So let me hear you say this after me: Elementary (ES) When I Feel Worried, (palms on cheeks)I can trust God. (point up) Preschool (PS)When I’m Scared, (make scared face)God Is (point up)With Me (thumbs to chest) PRAISE & WORSHIP Here are two awesome videos that will get you and the kids moving and worshiping in no time: Watch Watch today’s Preschool and/or Elementary video here below: When you feel worried, what can you remember about God? (He’s always with me, I can trust Him because … ) When was a time that you trusted God? (Take turns sharing) What are two things you can remember about God when you feel scared? Have Fun Together Work with your family to build a “Tower of Fear.” Do 1. Take turns stacking blocks to build a tall tower. For each block someone adds, have them say something that makes them feel worried or scared.2. After your family has completed the tower, allow your kids to knock it down!3. Have a race to see how fast you can clean up all the blocks! Play Practice saying the memory verse together a few times, then play “Muddy Boots.” Sit in a circle and have everyone put their feet in the middle. Going around the circle, have each person stomp as the they say the next word of the verse. Whoever stomps their foot on “20” is out. Play until one foot is left. Elementary (ES)But even if we (thumbs to chest) Don’t feel at ease, (cross arms) God is greater (point up) Than our feelings (pat heart) And He knows everything. (arms out wide) 1 John 3:20 (make book with hands) Preschool (PS)God is greater (point up)Than our feelings (pat heart)And He knows (point up)Everything. (arms out wide) 1 John 3:20 (make book with hands) PrayFather God, thank You for all the ways You have taken care of us. We chooseright now to trust You instead of worrying. We have nothing to fear becausewe have You. We love You! Amen! Colouring Sheets

Blue Prints – Week 3

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Circle Up: Use this time to gather together and get everyone talking. Ask What is one of your greatest talents — show or tell us about it!Would you feel scared or nervous to perform your talent on a big stage? Say I’m so thankful that God has given us each other. But even though we have family members and friends who love us, we may still feel lonely or sad sometimes. That’s why we need to know this today — say it after me: Elementary (ES) When I Feel I Need to be Perfect, (fists closed in front of body)Jesus Only Wants My Best (palms up in front of body) Preschool (PS)When I’m Scared, (make scared face)God Is (point up)With Me (thumbs to chest) PRAISE & WORSHIP Here are two awesome videos that will get you and the kids moving and worshiping in no time: Watch Watch today’s Preschool and/or Elementary video here below: Is there anything you feel like you have to do perfectly? When you feel like you need to be perfect, what truth can you remember from God’s Word? (He knows you’re not perfect and loves you anyway; He only wants your best) When you are feeling scared, what can you remember? (That God is with you) Have Fun Together Build a “Shaker” to help your child shake all their fears and insecurities away as they remember that God is with them and only wants their best. Do 1. Gather each of the following materials for each shaker you are making.• Empty bottle, jar, or small container with a lid• Small items (like dry beans, beads, rice, etc.)• Strong glue (to secure the lid)• Decorations (markers, crayons, stickers, etc.)2. Have your child place the small items in the empty container.3. Glue the container shut and allow your child to decorate it. Play Choose a game to play as a family (board game, card game, or outdoor game like tag). As you play, encourage your kids to do their best and deal with their feelings along the way. Here are some ways you can help them do that: • If they want to quit, have them STOP and name what they’re really feeling, LOOK at how they still have a chance to win, and LISTEN towhat God says is right, which is to not give up when times are hard. • If they win, have them STOP for a second, LOOK around to see how the way they are celebrating is making others feel, and then LISTEN to what God says about loving others, being thankful, or not bragging. • If they try to cheat, have them STOP and LOOK at what they’re doing. Then ask them if that’s what God wants them to do, and remind them to LISTEN to Him and do what’s right as they give their best. PrayJesus, thank You for loving us when we’re scared or worried about being perfect. We know that You are with us and ready to help. We love You! Amen. Colouring Sheets

Blue Prints – Week 2

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Circle Up: Use this time to gather together and get everyone talking. Ask Would you rather have a family movie night or a family game night?Would you rather eat pizza together or grill hamburgers together?Would you rather have a karaoke contest or do a Lego challenge together? Say I’m so thankful that God has given us each other. But even though we havefamily members and friends who love us, we may still feel lonely or sadsometimes. That’s why we need to know this today — say it after me: Elementary (ES) When I Feel Lonely, (thumbs down)Jesus Is With Me (point up) Preschool (PS)When I’m Sad, (make sad face)God (both hands point up)Loves Me (hug self)SAY PRAISE & WORSHIP Here are two awesome videos that will get you and the kids moving and worshiping in no time: Watch Watch today’s Preschool and/or Elementary video here below: When is a time that you have felt lonely? (Parents, share too, and explain how you felt Jesus’ presence during that time) When you feel lonely, what truth can you remember from God’s Word? (That He is always with you) When Jonah was feeling sad inside the fish’s belly, what did he do? (He prayed) Can you pray and talk to God when you’re sad? (Yes,because He loves you) Have Fun Together Create a set of “Stop, Look, & Listen” Signs, and put them in a place where your family will remember to use them when their emotions are feeling out of control. Do 1.Draw your own signs like the ones below 2. When you’re finished, hang the signs on your refrigerator or in a helpful place where your child can go to deal with their feelings. 3. Remind your child what each sign reminds us to do, or see if they can tell you: • STOP – stop, take a breath, and name what you are feeling • LOOK – look at what is really going on in the situation • LISTEN – listen to what God says by praying, reading the Bible, or thinking about a Bible verse you have memorized. Play Practice saying the memory verse together a few times, then play “Muddy Boots.” Sit in a circle and have everyone put their feet in the middle. Going around the circle, have each person stomp as the they say the next word of the verse. Whoever stomps their foot on “20” is out. Play until one foot is left. Elementary (ES)But even if we (thumbs to chest)Don’t feel at ease, (cross arms)God is greater (point up) Than our feelings (pat heart)And He knows (point up)Everything. (arms out wide) 1 John 3:20 (make book with hands) Preschool (PS)God is greater (point up)Than our feelings (pat heart) And He knows everything. (arms out wide)1 John 3:20 (make book with hands) PrayJesus, thank You for always being with us. Help us to remember that You arehere and that You love us, especially when we feel sad and lonely. We loveYou! Amen. Colouring Sheets

Blue Prints – Week 1

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Circle Up: Use this time to gather together and get everyone talking. Ask If you could build anything in the world, what would you want to build? Say In this new series, we’re going to work on building our lives on God’s Word sothat we will know how to deal with everything we feel. God gave us all somany different emotions, and He wants us to use them in the right way. So letme hear you say this after me: Elementary (ES) I Need to Deal (pound fist on flat palm) With How I Feel (fist to heart) Preschool (PS)When I’m Sad, (make sad face)God (both hands point up)Loves Me (hug self) PRAISE & WORSHIP Here are two awesome videos that will get you and the kids moving and worshiping in no time: Watch Watch today’s Preschool and/or Elementary video here below: What are some different ways you can deal with these feelings when you have them—sad, scared, embarrassed, angry? Which emotion is hardest for you to deal with and why? What does it mean to deal with how you feel? (Stop, Look, and Listen to what God says is best) When you’re feeling sad, what can you remember? (That God loves you) Have Fun Together Help each member of your family build a “Happy Box” that you can take out and look through whenever your feelings begin to get out of control. Do 1. Find a box for each family member (like a shoe box or plastic container)2. Have each family member place 2-3 things in their box that make themfeel happy (like a family photo, small stuffed animal, or special rock theyfound)3. Decorate your boxes together with markers, crayons, stickers, etc. Say When we feel sad, scared, embarrassed, or angry, we need to remember thatGod loves us and those feelings will not last forever. When you look at the things in your box, remember that God loves you and will help you deal with how you feel. Say this after me one more time: Elementary (ES) I Need to Deal (pound fist on flat palm) With How I Feel (fist to heart) Preschool (PS)When I’m Sad, (make sad face)God (both hands point up)Loves Me (hug self) Play Practice saying the series memory verse together a few times, and then play a game. Find something that spins, like a fidget spinner, top, or bottle. Spin the item and see if your family can say the verse together before it stops: Elementary (ES)But even if we (thumbs to chest) Don’t feel at ease, (cross arms) God is greater (point up) Than our feelings (pat heart)And He knows (point up)Everything. (arms out wide) 1 John 3:20 (make book with hands) Preschool (PS)God is greater (point up)Than our feelings (pat heart) And He knows everything. (arms out wide)1 John 3:20 (make book with hands) PrayFather God, thank You for giving us feelings. Please help us to stop, look, and listen to You so that we can know the best thing to do. We trust that You will help us because You love us. We love You! Amen! Colouring Sheets

Best Day Ever At Home – Week 3

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Main Teaching Principle of Series: Best Day Ever At Home is a three-week series created to do as a family at home. It will help kids learn why Easter is the best day ever and how every day can be the best day ever when they are following Jesus! Each week includes a family lesson that parents can use at home with both preschool and elementary kids, as well as a preschool video and an elementary video that will show kids how God promised to make a way for us to be friends with Him forever, how Jesus was God’s plan for fulfilling that promise, and how that makes Jesus the best ever! INTRO 1. Gather your kids, and tell them how excited you are to have church with them at home today. 2. Remind your family of last weekend’s Easter celebrations. Tell them that you are having a throwback Sunday. To kick off your lesson you’re going to play a game! Gather an Easter egg (or ball) and a spoon. Have each family member choose a number between 1-6 and then dothe following based on the number they choose: 1 – Try to roll the Easter egg (or ball) down their arm 2 – Toss the Easter egg (or ball) and catch it two times 3 – Give the Easter egg (or ball) a roll and see how far it will go 4 – Carry the Easter egg (or ball) on a spoon to the nearest door 5 – Balance the Easter egg (or ball) on your head while the family counts to five 6 – Hold the Easter egg (or ball) and hop like a bunny six times 3. Then say: • That was a fun way to celebrate the Best Day Ever, but why do you think Easter is the best day ever?(Easter is when we celebrate that Jesus came back to life) • Yes! At Easter, we celebrate that Jesus came back to life after He died on the cross to take thepunishment for all the wrong things we do. Because Jesus did this, our friendship with God canbe fixed forever! That makes Jesus the best ever! So let me hear you say this after me: Jesus Is (both hands point up)The Best Ever (two thumbs up) PRAISE & WORSHIP Here are two awesome videos that will get you and the kids moving and worshiping in no time: READ THE BIBLE Watch today’s Preschool and/or Elementary video here below: Afterwards, ask your family: Why did Jesus die on the cross? (To take the punishment for all the wrong things we do) What makes Jesus the best ever? (He came back to life, He saved us from our sins forever, He fixed ourfriendship with God) Did Jesus say that anyone who believes in Him will be saved? (Yes) That’s the best news ever! (If your child says they believe in Jesus and are interested in making a decision to follow Him, check out theSalvation Video and the Salvation-Baptism Card below the lesson.) LET’S PRACTISE 1. Have your kids go on a scavenger hunt to find the following items and bring them back to you: something yellow,something black, two small sticks (or something that could make a cross shape), a flashlight (or candle), a rock,and something that makes noise. 2. Once your family has collected the items, place all of the collected items in front of your family. As you read eachof the following, have your family find the object(s) that matches what you are discussing. • This is the color of the sun. (Something yellow) Yellow makes me think of the golden streets inheaven. God loves you so much and He wants all of us to be with Him in heaven one day. • Now find something that is the color of the night sky. (Something black) This looks dark and remindsus of sin, or the wrong things we do, like telling lies or being mean to our friends. Each of us has sinin our hearts and that sin breaks our friendship with God. But God had the best plan ever to fix ourfriendship with Him! • Can you find the two sticks and put them in the shape of a cross? God sent His Son, Jesus, to die on across and take the punishment for all wrong things, or sin, that we do. • Now find something that helps us see when it’s dark. (Flashlight or candle – Turn the lights down andturn on the flashlight or light the candle) After Jesus died on the cross, the Bible tells us that the skywas dark from twelve o’clock noon to three o’clock in the afternoon. • After Jesus died, they put His body in a tomb and closed it shut with a big rock. (Allow kids to find therock) After He had been in the tomb for three days, Jesus came back to life! (If your lights are stilldown, turn them back on) • Let’s celebrate because it was the best day ever — Jesus was alive! (Create noise with whatever youcollected that makes noise) 3. Have your child repeat the Need to Know after you with motions: Jesus Is (both hands point up)The Best Ever (two thumbs up) MEMORISE IT 1. Say: There’s a verse in the Bible that we can learn to help us remember that Easter truly is the best dayever because of what Jesus did for us! These are the words the angel said to Jesus’ friends when they wentto where he was buried:“He is not here! (shake head “no”)He has risen, (two thumbs up)Just as He said He would!” (cup hands around mouth)Matthew 28:6 (make book with your hands) 2. Practice saying the verse together a few times, having your child repeat each line with the motions. 3. See if your child can tell you the verse without any help, and give them a treat for working hard to memorize it! PRACTICAL APPLICATION Ask your family what

Best Day Ever At Home – Week 2

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Main Teaching Principle of Series: Best Day Ever At Home is a three-week series created to do as a family at home. It will help kids learn why Easter is the best day ever and how every day can be the best day ever when they are following Jesus! Each week includes a family lesson that parents can use at home with both preschool and elementary kids, as well as a preschool video and an elementary video that will show kids how God promised to make a way for us to be friends with Him forever, how Jesus was God’s plan for fulfilling that promise, and how that makes Jesus the best ever! INTRO 1. Gather your kids, and tell them how excited you are to have church with them at home today. 2. Have every family member answer the following question: If you were planning the best day ever, which wouldyou choose … • Eating a big marshmallow peep or a giant jelly bean for lunch?• Getting a pet duck or a pet chick to live in our home?• Finding eggs filled with money or finding eggs filled with candy in your backyard? 3. Then say: • It would be fun to plan the best day ever! Did you know that God has a plan just for you? He does! Itis the best plan ever! Let me hear you say this after me: (Pause to let your kids repeat after you)Elementary (ES):God’s Plan (make book with hands) Jesus Is (both hands point up) Preschool (PS): Is the Best Ever (two thumbs up) The Best Ever (arms above head, wiggle fingers) PRAISE & WORSHIP Here are two awesome videos that will get you and the kids moving and worshiping in no time: READ THE BIBLE Watch today’s Preschool and/or Elementary video here below: Afterwards, ask your family: 1. ES Only: Did God have a plan for His people? (Yes) What was God’s plan? (To send His Son Jesus to payfor our sins and fix our friendship with Him) Why was God’s plan the best plan ever? (Because it wassaving people from their sins forever and made a way to fix our friendship with God) 2. PS Only: Were the people excited to see Jesus? (Yes) What did they shout when they saw Jesus?(Hosanna!) That means “Save us!” They knew Jesus was the best ever and that He had come to savethem! LET’S PRACTISE 1. You will need the following items to create a game to help kids to remember that God’s plans are the best! • Something to write on (paper, dry erase board, or chalkboard)• Something to write with (pencils, crayons, markers, dry erase marker, or chalk) 2. You will draw each item below, and allow your family to guess what it is. Once they guess correctly, read thesection that goes along with what you just drew. • Scared face: Have you ever felt scared or nervous? (Allow response) Sometimes it can feel scary whenthings happen around us that we can’t control. But we can trust that God has a good plan for ourlives!• Family: Who can you talk to when you don’t know if God’s plans are good or you have a questionabout Jesus? (Allow responses) We can always talk to God. And God gave us each other, as a family, totalk with also.• Trash can: If you had plans for how to build a fort, would you throw the plans in the garbage or readthem closely? (Read them closely) Yes! Just as you don’t build something without using a good set ofplans, God doesn’t want us trying to build our life without using His best plans! The Bible tells usGod’s best plan for us, so we should read it often.• Cross: Did Jesus die on the cross for the sins of one person or for everyone? (Everyone) Yes! Ourfriendship with God is broken because of sin, or the wrong things we do. So God made a plan to fixour friendship with Him, and that meant Jesus would die on the cross to take the punishment for thesins of all people. God’s plan was the best ever because Jesus made a way for us to be friends withGod forever!• Easter Basket: What makes Easter the best day ever? (It’s when we celebrate that Jesus came back tolife, it’s when Jesus made a way to fix our friendship with God forever)• Phone: Who is someone that you can tell about Jesus? (Allow response) What God planned for Jesus todo for us is the best! It’s too good to keep it to ourselves! You could invite the person you mentionedto watch church online at home next week to hear more about Jesus and God’s plan for them! 3. Have your child repeat the Need to Know after you with motions:Elementary (ES): God’s Plan (make book with hands) Jesus Is (both hands point up)Preschool (PS):Is the Best Ever (two thumbs up) The Best Ever (arms above head, wiggle fingers) MEMORISE IT 1. Say: There’s a verse in the Bible that we can learn to help us remember God’s special plan to fix ourfriendship with Him. Jesus lived, then He died on a cross to take the punishment for our sin, but He didn’tstay dead! These are the words the angel said to Jesus’ friends when they went to where he was buried:“He is not here! (shake head “no”)He has risen, (two thumbs up)Just as He said He would!” (cup hands around mouth)Matthew 28:6 (make book with your hands) 2. Have your family repeat each phrase of the verse after you, with motions, in any of the following ways:• Hopping like a bunny• As fast as possible• Whispering• Holding your nose• Flapping wings like a chick PRACTICAL APPLICATION Ask your family what they want to thank God for and what they want to ask Him to do. Listen to any concerns yourchild expresses without interruption. Then pray the following over your family: • Father God, we thank You for

Best Day Ever At Home – Week 1

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Main Teaching Principle of Series: Best Day Ever At Home is a three-week series created to do as a family at home. It will help kids learn why Easter is the best day ever and how every day can be the best day ever when they are following Jesus! Each week includes a family lesson that parents can use at home with both preschool and elementary kids, as well as a preschool video and an elementary video that will show kids how God promised to make a way for us to be friends with Him forever, how Jesus was God’s plan for fulfilling that promise, and how that makes Jesus the best ever! INTRO 1. Gather your kids, and tell them how excited you are to have church with them at home today. 2. Grab a piece of paper and something to draw with. Tell your family that together you are going to draw apicture of the best day you can imagine! Pass the paper around your family and have each person addsomething to the picture that would make it the best day ever. 3. Then say: • There are a lot of fun things we could think of to make the Best Day Ever! While those are allgreat, there is one way we can be guaranteed to have the Best Day Ever. God has made sure ofthat by making us a special promise! • Long ago, God promised to make a way for us to be forgiven for all the wrong things we do.This promise came true when Jesus came to Earth, died on a cross, and rose from the dead. AtEaster, we celebrate God’s promise to save us from our sins, which is the best promise ever! Solet me hear you say this after me: (Pause to let your kids repeat after you)God’s Promise (hand over heart)Is the Best Ever (two thumbs up) PRAISE & WORSHIP Here are two awesome videos that will get you and the kids moving and worshiping in no time: READ THE BIBLE Watch today’s Preschool and/or Elementary video here below: Afterwards, ask your family: 1. What did God promise His people, the Israelites? (That He would save them from the meanEgyptians, that He would send someone/the perfect lamb to save them from their sins forever) 2. Why was this the best promise ever? (It saved everyone and fixed our friendship with God) 3. Did God keep His promise? (Yes) Yes! God always keeps His promises! LET’S PRACTISE 1. Gather the following items to create a game to help your kids remember God’s good promises!• Two bowls (See the example to the left for how to set up the bowls for tossing)• One object to toss (This could be a ball, pair of clean socks, marshmallow, etc.) 2. Have each member of your family toss the object into a bowl. Ask a question based on the bowl the objectlands in. To make it a competition, give 5 points if they land in the closer bowl and 10 points if they land inthe bowl that’s farther away. See who can get the most points! • Bowl 1:– If you need God’s help, should you text Him or pray? (Pray) God promises to hear us whenwe pray. Prayer is talking to God just like we’re talking now. – If you get in trouble, does God stop loving you? (No) No way! The Bible tells us that Godpromises to never stop loving us! – Who is more important — Jesus or the Easter Bunny? (Jesus) The Easter Bunny is awesome,but no one is better than Jesus! • Bowl 2:– What is it that keeps us from being friends with God — sin or jelly beans? (Sin) Our sinseparates us from God, but the Bible tells us that God promised to fix our friendship withHim. God kept that promise when He sent Jesus! – What is the best promise ever — an Easter basket full of candy or Jesus? (Jesus) An Easterbasket full of candy sounds yummy, but Jesus is the best ever! – What can we read to learn more about God’s promises? (The Bible) You got it! The Bible isfull of God’s good promises to us! 3. Have your child repeat the Need to Know after you with motions:God’s Promise (hand over heart)Is the Best Ever (two thumbs up) MEMORISE IT 1. Practice remembering what God says by saying: There’s a verse in the Bible that we can learn to help usremember God’s promise to fix our friendship with Him. Jesus lived, then He died on a cross to takethe punishment for our sin, but He didn’t stay dead! These are the words the angel said to Jesus’friends when they went to where he was buried: “He is not here! (shake head “no”)He has risen, (two thumbs up)Just as He said He would!” (cup hands around mouth)Matthew 28:6 (make book with your hands) 2. Pass a ball (or plastic Easter egg), having the person holding the ball/egg say the next word in the versewhen it comes to them. You can play several times, switching directions or seeing if you can pass the ball/egg faster each time. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Write down a few stories from your family’s faith walk. Also make a list of people that could benefit from hearing these stories. IF you are feeling brave, make a short family video with highlights from your best God stories. Post your video on our Facebook Page’s timeline. Put both these lists and the action plan on the fridge and refer back to it daily for the next 30 days. WRAP UP POINTS: STORIES INSPIRE PEOPLE Stories can inspire and encourage others. Even the smallest of stories of who Jesus is or what He can do can be a huge encouragement to others. STORIES CHANGE PEOPLE Stories can be so powerful that they can make people change the way they live. Imagine if all your family and friends made a change from not knowing Jesus to

Around the Table: Week3

Leave a Comment / Around the Table, New Season Kids, Resourses / By NewSeasonAdmin

This is our memory verse for the entire 3 week series. Help the kids to remember it by reciting it with some hand gestures, like lifting your hands on “worshipped” etc. Main Teaching Principle of Series: God works through us because… Life is better with strong friendships. Series Structure Week 1: No Leftovers Go Answer: I will give God my bestBible Story References: John 12:1-8Scriptures: Mark 12:30; 1 Samuel 12:24; Deuteronomy 6:5; Proverbs 3:9; 1 Corinthians 10:31 Week 2: Giving Thanks Go Answer: I will have an attitude of gratitude.Bible Story References: Luke 17:11-19Scriptures: Psalm 105:1; Psalm 107:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; 1 Chronicles 16:8; Psalm 30:12 Week 3: Table Talk Go Answer: I will share my storyBible Story References: Mark 5:1-20Scriptures: Mark 5:19; 1 John 5:11; 2 Timothy 1:7; Psalm 71:15-16; Psalm 66:16 INTRO A good place to do this lesson with your children will be around the dinning room table. In today’s lesson we will be focusing on the stories shared around the dinner table. Start off by asking the kids what their favourite story from the family dinner table is. These moments AROUND THE TABLE help shape us and our faith journey. In this series, we are exploring ways to strengthen our faith and love for Jesus, so we can create our own stories to share. PRAISE & WORSHIP Here are two awesome videos that will get you and the kids moving and worshiping in no time: GO ANSWER Let’s take a look at our Go Answer for the day. Remember, the Go Answer is the answer to the question, “What did you learn today in Go Kids?” Today’s Go Answer: Let us discuss this question: “WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE KIND OF STORY?” It could be a funny story or a dramatic story, a true story or a love story. LESSON INTRODUCTION & GAME Do you remember today’s Go Answer? “I will share my story!” Today’s lesson is called “Table Talk” Have you had to eat something you did not like? Okay, let’s give a few examples. I remember when I was growing up, I always dreaded eating ____________. It definitely caused many a dinner table trial. Take a few examples from the kids that they don’t like eating before continuing on. Have any of you ever had to sit longer at the table than you wanted because you didn’t finish your food? Did you ever have a time … or two … or three … or four … where everyone else was allowed to leave the dinner table, but you had to stay until you finished your green beans … or carrots … or asparagus? Allow the kids to talk about these moments. It can be lonely to sit at the table alone! The table was designed to sit around with other people and talk! Mealtime is a great time to talk with friends and family about what went on in your day, what you are dealing with, a tough time you had, and so much more! We’ll learn about all that in just a moment, but first who’s ready for a game?! Each week of our series, “AROUND THE TABLE,” we are going to play BABY FOOD ROULETTE. This is infamous game where we take your skills from your diaper-wearing days and we put them to the test against a worthy opponent! BABY FOOD ROULETTE I need 2 brave volunteers to come up and play this game. We are going to blindfold you and you’ll have to guess what flavor of baby food they feed you. You’ll only get 1 guess and you will both try the same flavor at the same time. As soon as you think you know the flavor, shout it out. Each correct answer will win 10 points. The person with the most points at the end of 3 rounds, wins! Play game. (Ensure you have a trash can/receptacle close by … just in case it’s needed.) BIBLE STORY Scripture Reference: Mark 5:1-20 Watch this story together. Also use the YouVersion App and listen to these verses on the Audio Bible Setting. Wow! That was an incredible story. God has given each of you stories to share. Did you notice that when he tried to go with Jesus on the boat, Jesus told him no? Instead Jesus told him to go tell his family everything the Lord had done for him. God wants you to share your stories too! That’s exactly what we’re talking about today. Do you remember our Go Answer? It says: “I will share my story! PRACTICAL APPLICATION Write down a few stories from your family’s faith walk. Also make a list of people that could benefit from hearing these stories. IF you are feeling brave, make a short family video with highlights from your best God stories. Post your video on our Facebook Page’s timeline. Put both these lists and the action plan on the fridge and refer back to it daily for the next 30 days. WRAP UP POINTS: STORIES INSPIRE PEOPLE Stories can inspire and encourage others. Even the smallest of stories of who Jesus is or what He can do can be a huge encouragement to others. STORIES CHANGE PEOPLE Stories can be so powerful that they can make people change the way they live. Imagine if all your family and friends made a change from not knowing Jesus to knowing Jesus! YOU HAVE A STORY Everyone has a story to tell. Your story is in the making right now. Ask Jesus to give you boldness to tell your story. CLOSING / RESPONSE / PRAYER Lead the family in a time of prayer. God’s plan and purpose is revealed to us through spending time with Him in prayer, worship, and Bible reading… Create/foster a few moments that allow for this. RESPONSE TIME Challenge every family member to take time to check their hearts and ask God to show them if they are living without an attitude of gratitude. Make time to