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Who is Jesus? That might seem like a simple and straightforward Gospel question, but it’s an important one to address frequently with kids. This lesson focuses on the story of Jesus in the temple as a 12-year-old boy. The story reminds us that Jesus was aware of His identity as the Son of God, but also obeyed His parents and
Craft Activities for Children Luke 2 Jesus as a Young Boy in the Temple. This lesson focuses on the only Biblical account we have of the childhood of Jesus, where we see His dual nature as man and God revealed. Mary and Joseph worried that they’d lost track of Jesus, but He was in the temple, His Father’s house. These crafts
Children’s Message: The Boy Jesus visited the temple Luke 2:41-52 Main Objective: Who is Jesus? That might seem like a simple and straight forward Gospel question, but it’s an important one to address frequently with kids. This message focuses on the story of Jesus in the temple as a 12-year-old boy. The story reminds us that Jesus was aware of His
Note: During the season of Advent, messages and lessons will include a unifying focus that coincides with the four themes of the Advent Sundays (hope, peace, love, and joy). Additionally, each week a Christmas song will be featured, which also incorporates the theme. The focus of the fourth week in Advent is love. This is the final Sunday of the Advent
Sunday School Lesson Luke 1 Elizabeth, Mary, and the Magnificat Music is one of many gifts that God gives us to praise and worship Him. We can use instruments, vocal songs, and prayers to recognize His love and thank Him for His blessings. This lesson considers how Mary praised the Lord with word and song after learning that she
Craft Activities for Children Luke 1 for the Fourth Sunday of Advent This lesson for the last Sunday of Advent considers how music allows us to express our love for God. Songs and prayers help us to thank Him for His bountiful blessings and gifts. These crafts provide a musical outlet as well as Christmas celebration. A “Maraca Bag” serves as
Children’s Message: Sing of Love Luke 1:39-55 on Music and the Magnificat Main Objective: Music is one of many gifts that God gives us to praise and worship Him. We can use instruments, vocal songs, and prayers to recognize His love and thank Him for His blessings. This message considers how Mary praised the Lord with word and song after learning that
Note: During the season of Advent, messages and lessons will include a unifying focus that coincides with the four themes of the Advent Sundays (hope, peace, love, and joy). Additionally, each week a Christmas song will be featured, which also incorporates the theme. The focus of the Third week in Advent is Joy. This week is traditionally called “Gaudete Sunday” (from
Sunday School Lesson Zephaniah 3 the Third Sunday of Advent Note: During the season of Advent, messages and lessons will include a unifying focus that coincides with the four themes of the Advent Sundays (hope, peace, love, and joy). Additionally, each week a Christmas song will be featured, which also incorporates the theme. In this lesson, encourage children to consider the
Craft Ideas for Zephaniah 3 for the Third Sunday of Advent This lesson highlights the joy we have in knowing that God redeems and restores. The text focuses on Zephaniah 3, where the prophet assures God’s people that He rejoices in them and has a plan for their renewal. These crafts highlight the passage. A “Proclamation Microphone” prepares kids to announce
Children’s Message Rejoice with Gladness Zephaniah 3 for the Third Sunday of Advent Note: During the season of Advent, messages and lessons will include a unifying focus that coincides with the four themes of the Advent Sundays (hope, peace, love, and joy). Additionally, each week a Christmas song will be featured, which also incorporates the theme. Main Objective: In this message, children
Note: During the season of Advent, messages and lessons will include a unifying focus that coincides with the four themes of the Advent Sundays (hope, peace, love, and joy). Additionally, each week a Christmas song will be featured, which also incorporates the theme. The second week of Advent features peace as a central theme. In churches that use Advent wreaths, the
Sunday School Lesson for the Second Sunday of Advent Note: During the season of Advent, messages and lessons will include a unifying focus that coincides with the four themes of the Advent Sundays (hope, peace, love, and joy). Additionally, each week a Christmas song will be featured, which also incorporates the theme. This lesson considers how we make preparations. There are
Craft Ideas for Luke 21 The Peace of Advent Season The theme of this lesson focuses on the peace found in following Jesus. John the Baptist prepared the way for Christ, and we can consider how to point others to Him as the way to life and peace. These crafts recall the work of the prophet and the peace of
Children’s Message on Luke 21 Fulfillment of the Prophecy “The Second Sunday of Advent.” Note: During the season of Advent, messages and lessons will include a unifying focus that coincides with the four themes of the Advent Sundays (hope, peace, love, and joy). Additionally, each week a Christmas song will be featured, which also incorporates the theme. Main Objective: This message considers how
Note: During the season of Advent, messages and lessons will include a unifying focus that coincides with the four themes of the Advent Sundays (hope, peace, love, and joy). Additionally, each week a Christmas song will be featured, which also incorporates the theme. The first week of Advent features hope as a central theme. In churches that use Advent wreaths, the
Sunday School Lesson for the First Sunday of Advent Note: During the season of Advent, messages and lessons will include a unifying focus that coincides with the four themes of the Advent Sundays (hope, peace, love, and joy). Additionally, each week a Christmas song will be featured, which also incorporates the theme. This lesson opens the Advent season by considering signs.
Craft Ideas for Luke 21 The Hope of Advent Season The theme of this lesson focuses on the hope of the Advent season. As the Israelites hoped for a Messiah, we hope for Jesus to return one day. In the meantime, we have the hope of His daily presence with us. These crafts celebrate the beginning of Advent and the
Children’s Message on Luke 21 “The First Sunday of Advent.” Note: During the season of Advent, messages and lessons will include a unifying focus that coincides with the four themes of the Advent Sundays (hope, peace, love, and joy). Additionally, each week a Christmas song will be featured, which also incorporates the theme. Main Objective: This message opens the Advent season by
Sunday School Lesson: Jesus is King Forever Children answer to various authorities in their lives, and are well aware of people who are in power of countries. This lesson reminds them that Jesus is the ruler over all things. He is the king not just of one place, but every place, and not just temporarily, but for all time. The
Craft Ideas for John 18 Jesus is king of all Nation This lesson celebrates that Jesus is the king, not of an Earthly kingdom, but of Heaven and of our lives. His reign has no end and His throne no limit, and we can honor Him as Lord and ruler of all. These crafts honor Christ as King and recall
Children’s Message on John 18 on “Jesus is the King of all Kings.” Main Objective: Children answer to various authorities in their lives, and are well aware of people who are in power of countries. This message reminds them that Jesus is the ruler over all things. He is king not just of one place, but every place, and not just
Sunday School Lesson: The Prayers of Hannah Prayer is a powerful and precious tool that God gives us to communicate with Him. But how do we pray? What do we do when we feel discouraged or frustrated with prayer? This lesson focuses on the importance of prayer, using the story of Hannah to remind students that God always listens. Hannah
Craft Ideas for 1 Samuel 1 Hanna and Samuel The story of Hannah and Samuel is a great way to remind children of God’s faithfulness and of the importance of prayer. Even when we don’t get what we want in the way we might hope, we know God loves us and hears all of our prayers, of supplication, praise and
Children’s Message on 1 Samuel 1 on “Hannah’s Triumphant Prayer.” Main Objective: Prayer is a powerful and precious tool that God gives us to communicate with Him. But how do we pray? What do we do when we feel discouraged or frustrated with prayer? This message focuses on the importance of prayer, using the story of Hannah to remind students that
What does motivation mean? For young children, motivation often comes from extrinsic things, but we want to teach them to honor God as the center of what we do and how we do it. This lesson uses the story of the widow’s mite to explain what motivation is and how we can focus on it. We can give to and
Craft Ideas for Mark 12, Giving All for God God wants all of who we are. Giving Him our first offerings is about more than money. We should use our time, talents, and all of who we are to the Lord. In return, God promises to bless us and provide for us. He has already given us great things with
Children’s Message on Mark 12 on “Honoring and Thanking the Lord.” Main Objective: What does motivation mean? For young children, motivation often comes from extrinsic things, but we want to teach them to honor God as the center of what we do and how we do it. This message uses the story of the widow’s mite to explain what motivation is
The story of Ruth is a wonderful and fascinating one that teaches several important lessons. It features loss, love, risk, blessing, and redemption. Ruth also demonstrates loyalty. This lesson focuses on the faithful friendship that Ruth shared with her mother-in-law Naomi. Friendships can grow in a variety of ways throughout our lives, and are valuable to us. The most important
Craft Ideas for Ruth 1, Faithful friends are a gift from God The Ruth account teaches us valuable lessons in perseverance, redemption, and faithful friendship. It’s a powerful look at women overcoming trial, but even more than that, it is a reminder of God’s faithfulness and redemption. These crafts celebrate the story and friendship. A “Gleaning Wheat Basket” recalls how