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GROW Children’s Curriculum | 2s & 3s, Year 1, Quarter 4 | © 2015 Start2Finish. All rights reserved. | Questions? Email [email protected]

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Classroom toys• Small plates

BIBLE TIMEBarnabas was a man who loved Jesus. Do you love Jesus? Because Barnabas loved Jesus so much, he wanted to show his love by helping others. He owned a field. He did not want to keep it all to himself, so he sold the field, and gave the money to the church to help other people who needed the money. Barnabas did what was right, and shared his money. Barnabas loved Jesus, and shared with his friends.

Craft Time Retell:Barnabas loved Jesus. How did he show his love to Jesus? He shared his money with people who needed it. Can we share our things with friends? Yes! We can! We love Jesus, so we share our things with friends just like Barnabas.

Snack Time Retell:Who shared his money because he loved Jesus? Barnabas! Did Barnabas love his friends? Yes! Can we share with our friends because we love Jesus? Yes! Barnabas loved Jesus, so he shared with his friends.

CLASS SCHEDULE1. Welcome/Books of the Bible2. Singing/Memory Verse3. Bible Lesson/ Craft Time4. Snack/Prayer5. Prepare for Parents

CRAFT CORNER

Arrival Activity: Set out a variety of toys and encourage the children to share as they play.

Split your class into two groups and give one group some toys to share. Give the other group nothing. Talk about how it makes us feel when we have nothing. Talk about how it makes us feel when we share. Encourage the children with the toys to find someone who does not have a toy, and share their toy with them. You can sing, “I can share with friends, I can share with friends! I am big enough to share, I can share with friends.” To the tune of “Row Your Boat” During snack time, give the group that did not get the toys a snack big enough for two people, and two plates. Encourage them to share their snack with the person who shared their toy.

LESSON 1 (SUNDAY):

BARNABASSHARES

TODDLER TIP:Repetition is key! Even though this is a new quarter, toddlers can still make the transition if you stick to the schedule presented. Toddlers retain information better, and behave better with a class schedule. They will know what to expect and when to expect it. Do your best to stick with the schedule and materials provided for your class.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Acts 4:32-37


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Barnabas Shares coloring

sheet• It’s Mine by Leo Lionni• Variety of snacks• Small plates

BIBLE TIMEBarnabas was a man who loved Jesus. Do you love Jesus? Because Barnabas loved Jesus so much, he wanted to show his love by helping others. He owned a field. He did not want to keep it all to himself, so he sold the field, and gave the money to the church to help other people who needed the money. Barnabas did what was right, and shared his money. Barnabas loved Jesus, and shared with his friends.

Craft Time Retell:Barnabas loved Jesus. How did he show his love to Jesus? He shared his money with people who needed it. Can we share our things with friends? Yes! We can! We love Jesus, so we share our things with friends just like Barnabas.

Snack Time Retell:Who shared his money because he loved Jesus? Barnabas! Did Barnabas love his friends? Yes! Can we share with our friends because we love Jesus? Yes! Barnabas loved Jesus, so he shared with his friends.


CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Set out puzzles and allow the children to work on them together. Talk about sharing as they work. After the lesson, pass out the coloring sheets for the children to color. Encourage them to use “please” and “thank you” as they work on sharing their crayons with each other as they color. Remember to repeat the Bible lesson as they work. After they are finished color-ing, encourage them to share their coloring sheets with one another so that each one has shared a coloring page, and is taking someone else’s coloring page home. Set them all down on the floor to read the book listed above over sharing, and then pass out snacks for snack time. Instead of giving them all the same snack, mix up what you give to them, and then encourage them to share one thing off their plate with another child.

LESSON 1 (WEDNESDAY):

BARNABAS SHARES

TODDLER TIP:Sharing is a very hard concept for toddlers. Continue to use this class time to show ways they can share.



SUPPLIES NEEDED• Scroll template• Crayons, stickers

BIBLE TIMEPhillip was one of Jesus’ disciples. He was visited by an angel one day to go meet a special friend. This special friend worked for a queen! Phillip found his new friend on a chariot pulled by horses reading God’s word. Phillip’s new friend was confused about what it said. Phillip decided to help him! Phillip said, “God’s word said that Jesus came to save us all from our sins!” Phillips new friend was very happy about this wonderful news! Phillip was a good friend for sharing God’s word with others.

Craft Time Retell: Phillip loved Jesus and loved to share Jesus’ life with other people. An angel told him to go meet a new friend to tell him about Jesus. Phillip found his new friend on a chariot and helped him read God’s word. Phillip’s new friend was happy that Phillip shared Jesus’ love with him! We can share Jesus’ love too!

Snack Time Retell: Who shared Jesus’ love with a new friend? Phillip! Who told Phillip to go share? An angel! Was Phillip’s new friend happy? Yes! We can all share Jesus’ love with our friends!


CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Set out books of bible stories about Jesus for the children to look at together to prepare them to think about how to share the story of Jesus.

After the lesson, pass out the scroll cutouts to your chil-dren, and give each of them some crayons and stickers to decorate the scroll with. As they work, talk about how Phillip shared with the Ethiopian how much Jesus loved him. Encourage them to learn a simple phrase like “Jesus loves you”, “Jesus is God’s Son.”, or “Jesus gave His life for you.” so that they too can share Jesus’ love with others. As you can see on the template, the parents are encouraged to ask their child about Jesus, so you can have your children practice how to share Jesus’ love, by reciting one of the phrases above to each other.

LESSON 2 (SUNDAY):

PHILLIP MEETSA FRIEND

TODDLER TIP:Repetition is vital for this age group! Don’t forget to continue to repeat small excerpts from the daily lessons as they play and enjoy snack time.



SUPPLIES NEEDED• Horse & clothespin matchup

game• Phillip & Chariot template• Construction paper

BIBLE TIMEPhillip was one of Jesus’ disciples. He was visited by an angel one day to go meet a special friend. This special friend worked for a queen! Phillip found his new friend on a chariot pulled by horses reading God’s word. Phillip’s new friend was confused about what it said. Phillip decided to help him! Phillip said, “God’s word said that Jesus came to save us all from our sins!” Phillips new friend was very happy about this wonderful news! Phillip was a good friend for sharing God’s word with others.

Craft Time Retell: Phillip loved Jesus and loved to share Jesus’ life with other people. An angel told him to go meet a new friend to tell him about Jesus. Phillip found his new friend on a chariot and helped him read God’s word. Phillip’s new friend was happy that Phillip shared Jesus’ love with him! We can share Jesus’ love too!

Snack Time Retell: Who shared Jesus’ love with a new friend? Phillip! Who told Phillip to go share? An angel! Was Phillip’s new friend happy? Yes! We can all share Jesus’ love with our friends!


CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Set out the horses and clothespins for the children to match up as they arrive. Copy off the horse templates on 5 shades of different colors of card stock, then laminate. For each horse, you will need two clothespins painted to match the color of the horse. Set out the clothespins and horses for the chil-dren to match up the colors of the “legs” aka clothes-pins with the color of the horse. Talk about how a horse pulled the chariot for Phillip’s friend, and then go into your Bible story as they work on the horses.

After the story, pass out the chariot cutouts and con-struction paper, and assist the children in gluing the character onto the construction paper as you continue to retell the story.


PHILLIP MEETSA FRIEND

TODDLER TIP:Cut out all the items needed before hand to save time in the classroom later.



SUPPLIES NEEDED• Paul Meets Jesus coloring

sheet• Flashlight• Sunglasses• Glitter (optional)

BIBLE TIMEJesus had many friends that loved to talk about how he went up to heaven to take care of us. Not all people believed this! A man named Saul did not believe in Jesus as God’s Son! He did not like people who believed in Jesus! This made Jesus sad. As Saul was walking along a road, Jesus talked to him from heaven in a very bright light! He said, “Saul! Why do you not believe in me?” Saul was scared! He asked, “Who are you?” Jesus said, “I am Jesus!” Jesus talked to Saul from heaven! Saul then believed in Jesus and shared the story of Jesus with all he knew! Jesus loved Saul!

Craft Time Retell: A man named Saul did not believe that Jesus was the Son of God. This made Jesus very sad. He decided to talk to Saul in a bright light from heaven so Saul would believe in Jesus! Jesus told Saul that he was the Son of God and that he loved him and wanted Saul to be his servant! Saul said yes! Jesus loved Saul.

Snack Time Retell: What was the man’s name who did not believe in Jesus? Saul! How did Jesus talk to him from heaven? With a bright light! Did Saul believe in Jesus? Yes! Jesus is the Son of God and Saul believed!


CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Set out the sunglasses and discuss how they help your eyes. Let the children try them on.

After the lesson, allow the children to reenact Saul meeting Jesus. To make it more inter-active, tape down brown construction paper to make a road, and dress the children up in old sheets made into “cloaks”. Tell the children to pretend they are Saul. As they walk, shine the flashlight at them and say, “Saul! Why do you not believe in me?” Ask the chil-dren to say what Saul said next. Saul says, “Who are you, Lord?” Say back to the children, “I am Jesus! The Son of God!” Let the children take turns shining the light as Jesus, and being Saul. Let them play with the flashlight and sunglasses. After they go over this a few times, take them back to the table, and allow them to color the coloring sheets. For add-ed effect, add gold glitter to the light beam on the page.

LESSON 3 (SUNDAY):

SAUL MEETSJESUS



SUPPLIES NEEDED• Small flashlights• Sunglasses• Construction paper• Tape, 5x7 cardstock• Foil, yellow markers

BIBLE TIMEJesus had many friends that loved to talk about how he went up to heaven to take care of us. Not all people believed this! A man named Saul did not believe in Jesus as God’s Son! He did not like people who believed in Jesus! This made Jesus sad. As Saul was walking along a road, Jesus talked to him from heaven in a very bright light! He said, “Saul! Why do you not believe in me?” Saul was scared! He asked, “Who are you?” Jesus said, “I am Jesus!” Jesus talked to Saul from heaven! Saul then believed in Jesus and shared the story of Jesus with all he knew! Jesus loved Saul!

Craft Time Retell: A man named Saul did not believe that Jesus was the Son of God. This made Jesus very sad. He decided to talk to Saul in a bright light from heaven so Saul would believe in Jesus! Jesus told Saul that he was the Son of God and that he loved him and wanted Saul to be his servant! Saul said yes! Jesus loved Saul.

Snack Time Retell: What was the man’s name who did not believe in Jesus? Saul! How did Jesus talk to him from heaven? With a bright light! Did Saul believe in Jesus? Yes! Jesus is the Son of God and Saul believed!


CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Set out the sunglasses again and a few flashlights and ask the children if they remember what they were used for in the lesson on Sunday. Try to get the chil-dren to remember the story before you begin class.

Before class, prepare each child a 5x7 piece of card stock that is covered in foil. On the side that is foiled, write, “Saul believes in Jesus” with a black permanent mark-er. On the construction paper, write “Saul saw the Light.” Cut this out and tape onto the flashlight. After the story, give each child the foiled card-stock, and allow them to draw “light” with yellow markers onto the foil. Give each child their flashlight and glasses, and show them what the saying says on their flashlights. Sing “This Little Light of Mine” and encourage the children to shine their lights as you sing. To be extra fun, you can purchase a pair of the HUGE sunglasses and wear them and ask if they would have helped Saul when Jesus spoke to him from the light. Finish up with a snack.


SAUL MEETSJESUS



SUPPLIES NEEDED• Wax paper cut into circles• Face template• Glue sticks

BIBLE TIMELast week, we talked about a man named Saul. Do you remember him? He met Jesus on a road and Jesus talked to him in a bright light. Jesus told Saul to go to town and meet a man named Ananias. After Jesus left, poor Saul was blind! Blind means you cannot see. The light was so bright that it made Saul blind. His friends took him to meet Ananias. Once Saul got to Ananias, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again! Ananias told Saul about Jesus’ love for him, and Saul decided he wanted to be following Jesus and be baptized!

Craft Time Retell: After Jesus spoke to Saul, he told him to go see a man named Ana-nias. The light from Jesus was so bright, that Saul was blinded. He found Ananias, and once they met, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes. Ananias shared Jesus’ love with Saul, and Saul was baptized!

Snack Time Retell: What is the man’s name that we have been talking about? Saul!What was the man’s name who helped Saul see? Ananias. What did Saul do after Ana-nias shared with him how much Jesus loves Saul? Saul was baptized! Saul decided to follow Jesus and was baptized.


CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Cut into small circles pieces of wax paper to make “scales” and set them out on the table for the children to play with. When you begin the lesson, use the “scales” to demonstrate the miracle that occurred.

Before class, cut out several circles out of wax paper for the children to touch and play with as they arrive to class. After the lesson, give each child a handful of the scales, and let them act out what it must have looked like when the scales fell from Saul’s eye. After you go over this a few times, pass out the face templates and help each child glue the scales onto the face’s eyes. Do not forget to review the story as you work. Repetition is vital for this age group.

LESSON 4 (SUNDAY):

SAUL MEETSANANIAS



SAUL SEES THE LIGHT


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Find Ananias template• Stickers• Bandana

BIBLE TIMELast week, we talked about a man named Saul. Do you remember him? He met Jesus on a road and Jesus talked to him in a bright light. Jesus told Saul to go to town and meet a man named Ananias. After Jesus left, poor Saul was blind! Blind means you cannot see. The light was so bright that it made Saul blind. His friends took him to meet Ananias. Once Saul got to Ananias, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again! Ananias told Saul about Jesus’ love for him, and Saul decided he wanted to be following Jesus and be baptized!

Craft Time Retell: After Jesus spoke to Saul, he told him to go see a man named Ana-nias. The light from Jesus was so bright, that Saul was blinded. He found Ananias, and once they met, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes. Ananias shared Jesus’ love with Saul, and Saul was baptized!

Snack Time Retell: What is the man’s name that we have been talking about? Saul!What was the man’s name who helped Saul see? Ananias. What did Saul do after Ana-nias shared with him how much Jesus loves Saul? Saul was baptized! Saul decided to follow Jesus and was baptized.


CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Set out the flashlights, scales, and sunglasses for the children to play with as they arrive. Encourage them to remember, and act out all the things you have done with the items.

Using the Ananias template, blow the template up as large as your copier will go to make a poster to hang for the children to play a modified version of “Pin the Tail on the Donkey”. Giving each child a turn, blindfold them, then have them walk to the poster to try to find Ananias. One think they have found him, have them place a stick-er in the spot they decided on. As they play the game, continue to review the last two weeks of your lessons over Saul. Have a special treat or prize available for the person who comes closest to Ananias with their sticker.


SAUL MEETSANANIAS



SUPPLIES NEEDED• Purple fabric• Lydia coloring sheet• Special purple snacks

BIBLE TIMEWhat is the name of the man that we have been talking about? Saul! Guess what? After Saul became a Christian, he changed his name to Paul! After Saul changed his name to Paul, he became a very good friend to Jesus. He liked to speak about Jesus to everyone he met! One day, he met a lady named Lydia down by a river. She sold purple fabric and clothes. Paul sat down and told Lydia that Jesus was God’s Son and that he died and came back to life again for us all! Lydia heard this and believed Paul. Paul loved telling others about Jesus, God’s son.

Craft Time Retell: After becoming a Christian, Saul changed his name to Paul. He met a lady named Lydia, who sold purple clothes, down by a river and told her that Jesus was God’s Son, and that He loved her very much. Lydia believed Paul, and loved Jesus too! Paul loved telling others about Jesus.

Snack Time Retell: What is the man’s name that we have been talking about? Saul!What did he change his name to? Paul! Who did he meet down by the river? Lydia! And she sold purple clothing. Paul shared with Lydia that Jesus was God’s Son! Did Lydia be-lieve Paul? Yes! Paul loved to tell other’s about Jesus.


LESSON 5 (SUNDAY):

PAUL MEETS LYDIA


CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Set out the purple pieces of fabric for the children to play dress up with as they arrive.

Allow the children to color the coloring page after the lesson is over. Encourage them to use the col-or purple as they color Lydia’s clothing. Bring spe-cial “purple” colored snacks for the children to eat such as purple fruit loops and purple juice boxes. This will be a short craft today, so allow them to use this extra time to play in their learning centers together before worship services.

TODDLER TIP:Please remember that two and three year olds need a lot of hands on activities and movement while they learn. Make worship easier on the parents, and do not neglect to allow the children to have time to get up and move around. Class participation should not just be happening seated at the table.


SUPPLIES NEEDED• White t-shirts (enough for

each child)• Purple highlighters

BIBLE TIMEWhat is the name of the man that we have been talking about? Saul! Guess what? After Saul became a Christian, he changed his name to Paul! After Saul changed his name to Paul, he became a very good friend to Jesus. He liked to speak about Jesus to everyone he met! One day, he met a lady named Lydia down by a river. She sold purple fabric and clothes. Paul sat down and told Lydia that Jesus was God’s Son and that he died and came back to life again for us all! Lydia heard this and believed Paul. Paul loved telling others about Jesus, God’s son.

Craft Time Retell: After becoming a Christian, Saul changed his name to Paul. He met a lady named Lydia, who sold purple clothes, down by a river and told her that Jesus was God’s Son, and that He loved her very much. Lydia believed Paul, and loved Jesus too! Paul loved telling others about Jesus.

Snack Time Retell: What is the man’s name that we have been talking about? Saul! What did he change his name to? Paul! Who did he meet down by the river? Lydia! And she sold purple clothing. Paul shared with Lydia that Jesus was God’s Son! Did Lydia believe Paul? Yes! Paul loved to tell other’s about Jesus.



PAUL MEETS LYDIA


CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Lay out the coloring sheets from last week’s lesson for the children to color again to help them remember the story from Sunday.

After the lesson, pass out a white t-shirt to each child, and give each of them a purple highlighter. Talk about how Lydia sold purple clothes, and how she met Paul while sit-ting by a river. Continue to go over the lesson as they color their shirts purple. If able, you can have a guest appear to the class dressed up as Lydia to tell the class how Paul shared Jesus’ love with her. For an extra treat, you can have your “Lydia” guest pass out purple bandanas to the children pretending that she dyed them just for the class.


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Paul & Silas coloring sheet• Toy handcuffs (a pair for

each child)

BIBLE TIMEToday we will talk again about our friend Paul. Remember, Paul was a very special helper to Jesus. He and another helper named Silas were put in prison because they were sharing Jesus’ love with others. That is a silly thing to be put in prison for isn’t it? While there, do you think they were sad? I would be sad! But no, they were still happy! They sang songs of praise to God and prayed to him. While they were in prison, they shared Jesus’ love with all who were in there, and were very happy to do it! Paul and Silas loved Jesus very much and talked about him everywhere, even in a scary prison!

Craft Time Retell: Paul and Silas were put in prison because they were sharing the story of Jesus with all people. We know this is a silly thing to be put in prison for, but Paul and Silas just kept talking about Jesus’ love with everyone in the prison. They sang songs, and prayed to God while there. Why did they do this? Because they loved Jesus, and wanted everyone to know it!

Snack Time Retell: Who was put in prison? Paul and Silas! What did they do while in pris-on? The sung songs and prayed to God! Paul and Silas love Jesus and knew they could sing about him and pray to God wherever they were!


LESSON 6 (SUNDAY):

PAUL & SILASSCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Acts 16:16-40

CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Place the handcuffs on the table for the children to play with as they arrive. Ask them what they are, what they are for, and why would they be in class to-night.

After the lesson, pass out the coloring page for the children to work on as you re-view the lesson with them. When finished, pass out a pair of handcuffs to each child, and help them put them on their wrists. Them pass out the class songbooks and have each child try to open the songbooks wearing the handcuffs. Talk about how Paul and Silas sang while in prison, and how we can always talk to God, and sing to Him wherever we are….even while in handcuffs. Sing a few songs with your class, and have them all say a prayer with you. When this is over, take the handcuffs off the children, and keep them handy for next week’s craft.


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Construction paper• Sticker• Song book template

BIBLE TIMEToday we will talk again about our friend Paul. Remember, Paul was a very special helper to Jesus. He and another helper named Silas were put in prison because they were sharing Jesus’ love with others. That is a silly thing to be put in prison for isn’t it? While there, do you think they were sad? I would be sad! But no, they were still happy! They sang songs of praise to God and prayed to him. While they were in prison, they shared Jesus’ love with all who were in there, and were very happy to do it! Paul and Silas loved Jesus very much and talked about him everywhere, even in a scary prison!

Craft Time Retell: Paul and Silas were put in prison because they were sharing the story of Jesus with all people. We know this is a silly thing to be put in prison for, but Paul and Silas just kept talking about Jesus’ love with everyone in the prison. They sang songs, and prayed to God while there. Why did they do this? Because they loved Jesus, and wanted everyone to know it!

Snack Time Retell: Who was put in prison? Paul and Silas! What did they do while in pris-on? The sung songs and prayed to God! Paul and Silas love Jesus and knew they could sing about him and pray to God wherever they were!



PAUL & SILASSCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Acts 16:16-40

CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Place the handcuffs and songbooks on the table and as the children arrive to play with them, ask them if they can remember what was talked about on Sunday morning

Before class, print the book cover onto cardstock and fold in half. Copy off old hymns to place inside. Staple the spine. After the lesson, review how Paul and Silas sung songs to God while in prison, and how we too can sing songs to God wherever we go. Give them the booklets, and as a class, go through and sing each song. Give your class stickers to decorate their song books. Once they are complete, you can take your class around the inside, and outside of the building, and sing songs to God while reminding them they too can sing songs to God just like Paul and Silas no matter where they are.

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SUPPLIES NEEDED• Paper crowns (see GROW

file site for link)• Stick-on jewels• Pretend jewelry (**Beware of

choking hazards!**)

BIBLE TIMERemember the name of the special man we have been talking about? Paul! Paul was a special helper to God, and spoke about Jesus to everyone he met! Poor Paul was in jail again, waiting to talk to an important person. While he was waiting, a king and queen heard about Paul, and wanted to meet with him! Paul got to meet with a king and a queen! The soldiers took Paul to the king and queen and Paul told them about Jesus God’s son, and how he was sent down from heaven to save all people from sin. The king and queen listened to Paul as he told them about Jesus.

Craft Time Retell: Who is the name of the man we have been talking about? Paul! Who did he get to meet? A king and queen! Paul got brought out of prison to meet with a king and queen so they could hear him talk about Jesus. The king and queen listened as Paul talked about how Jesus was God’s only son, sent to save all people from sin because he loved them very much! What good news Paul talked about!

Snack Time Retell: Who did Paul get to meet? A king and queen. Why did they want to meet him? They wanted to hear about Jesus! What did Paul tell them? That Jesus was God’s only son and he was sent to save us!


LESSON 7 (SUNDAY):

PAUL SPEAKS TO A

KING ABOUT JESUS

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Acts 25:13-26:32

CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Set out costume jewelry such as bracelets, necklaces, and crowns out for the children to play with as they arrive.

Give each child the crown template (can be found on oriental trading company) a pack of the jewel stickers, and crayons. Help them decorate their crowns just how they would like them if they were a king or a queen. Retell the story of how Paul spoke to the king about Jesus, and how the king responded. As they work, ask them how they would respond if someone told them about the wonderful story of how Jesus loves us all and saved us from sin. Remember to keep re-telling the lesson, and asking simple questions to help them retain the information given.


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Paul Speaks to a King color-

ing sheet• Costume jewelry• Purple fabric for robes• Plastic crowns

BIBLE TIMERemember the name of the special man we have been talking about? Paul! Paul was a special helper to God, and spoke about Jesus to everyone he met! Poor Paul was in jail again, waiting to talk to an important person. While he was waiting, a king and queen heard about Paul, and wanted to meet with him! Paul got to meet with a king and a queen! The soldiers took Paul to the king and queen and Paul told them about Jesus God’s son, and how he was sent down from heaven to save all people from sin. The king and queen listened to Paul as he told them about Jesus.

Craft Time Retell: Who is the name of the man we have been talking about? Paul! Who did he get to meet? A king and queen! Paul got brought out of prison to meet with a king and queen so they could hear him talk about Jesus. The king and queen listened as Paul talked about how Jesus was God’s only son, sent to save all people from sin because he loved them very much! What good news Paul talked about!

Snack Time Retell: Who did Paul get to meet? A king and queen. Why did they want to meet him? They wanted to hear about Jesus! What did Paul tell them? That Jesus was God’s only son and he was sent to save us!



PAUL SPEAKS TO A

KING ABOUT JESUS

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Acts 25:13-26:32

CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Set out costume jewelry such as bracelets, necklaces, and crowns out for the children Set out costume jewelry such as bracelets, necklaces, and crowns out for the children to play with as they arrive.

After the lesson, give each child the coloring sheet to work on as you retell the sto-ry. Be sure to ask them simple questions as a review. Once they are finished coloring, help each child dress up like kings and queens using the crowns, fabric, and jewelry. Set out their chairs as if they were thrones, and pretend you are as Paul, telling them about Jesus. Ask them how Paul felt meeting the king and queen, and what they think the king and queen thought when Paul told them about how much Jesus loves us. As they play, encourage them to tell their friends one thing about Jesus that they can share. For example, “Jesus is God’s son.”, “Jesus loves you.”, and “Jesus takes away sin.” Remember to continue to retell the story as they interact with each other.


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Toy boat• Water tub• Blue construction paper• Large popsicle sticks

BIBLE TIME*Use the boat and wash tub as you explain the lesson. Paul was busy telling all people about Jesus. He got onto a ship to sail to another town where he could talk about Jesus. Paul was worried about sailing in the sea because he knew a storm was coming. Once on board, it started to thunder and get dark. The storm came over the sea and caused big waves to crash against the boat. Oh no! Paul told the people to not be afraid, because God would take care of them. The ship crashed upon the land and broke, but everyone inside the ship was protected. God protected Paul and others when the storm crashed their ship.

Craft Time Retell: Who is the name of the man we have been talking about? Paul! What did he get on? A ship! What happened while Paul was on the ship? A storm came. What happened to the ship? It crashed! The ship crashed, but God protected Paul and the other people.

Snack Time Retell: Paul sailed the ocean on a ship. Why was he on the ship? To tell oth-ers about Jesus! What happened while the ship was in the water? A storm came! Was Paul afraid? No! Paul knew God was protecting the people on the ship. God protects His people.


LESSON 8 (SUNDAY):

PAUL’SSHIPWRECK


CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Set out play boats, or puzzles with pictures of boats for the children to play with before class starts.

Before class, write on the top of each blue piece of construction paper “Paul’s Ship-wreck” with a permanent marker. During craft time, give each child a Popsicle stick, and two coffee filters to glue onto the paper to create a sail boat (See photo). After gluing the filters in place, allow the children to either paint, or color their sailboats as you retell the lesson as they work. If extra time allows, let the children push your boat across the water and ask them to explain the bible lesson as they sail the boat.


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Two plastic tubs• Water• Juice boxes (w/ straws)• Construction paper cut into

small triangles

BIBLE TIMEPaul was busy telling all people about Jesus. He got onto a ship to sail to another town where he could talk about Jesus. Paul was worried about sailing in the sea because he knew a storm was coming. Once on board, it started to thunder and get dark. The storm came over the sea and caused big waves to crash against the boat. Oh no! Paul told the people to not be afraid, because God would take care of them. The ship crashed upon the land and broke, but everyone inside the ship was protected. God protected Paul and others when the storm crashed their ship.

Craft Time Retell: What is the name of the man we have been talking about? Paul! What did he get on? A ship! What happened while Paul was on the ship? A storm came. What happened to the ship? It crashed! The ship crashed, but God protected Paul and the other people.

Snack Time Retell: Paul sailed the ocean on a ship. Why was he on the ship? To tell oth-ers about Jesus! What happened while the ship was in the water? A storm came! Was Paul afraid? No! Paul knew God was protecting the people on the ship. God protects His people.



PAUL’SSHIPWRECK


CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Set out play boats, or puzzles with pictures of boats for the children to play with before class starts.

When the children arrive to class, allow them to enjoy a juice box as you go over the lesson. Once they finish the juice box, you will keep it for the craft time. Using the straw that came with the juice box, help the children tape their triangle to the top of the juice box straw. Puncture a hole in the front of the juice box for the children to stick their sail into (see photo). Allow the children to take turns sailing their boats in the water. You will only need an inch of water in each tub to help prevent spills. Give your children a straw, and have them work to blow their boat to the other side of the tub. Remember, two and three year olds learn best through sensory learning, so make this a fun activity and do not forget to retell the lesson as they play.


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Handwriting template• Envelopes• Stickers

BIBLE TIMEPaul liked to encourage his friends, especially his friend named Timothy. Paul loved Timothy like he was his own son. One time, Paul was sent into a dark prison for talking about Jesus. Paul used this time to write Timothy a letter telling him how important it was to follow Jesus, even when it was hard. We can read the letter Paul wrote to Timothy in God’s word, the Bible! Paul loved Timothy, and wanted to encourage him by telling him how to follow Jesus.

Craft Time Retell: Who is the name of the man we have been talking about? Paul! Who did Paul write a letter to? Timothy. Where was Paul when he wrote the letter? In prison. Paul wrote to Timothy because he wanted to encourage him to love and follow who? Jesus! We should all love and follow Jesus.

Snack Time Retell: Paul was put in prison for telling others about Jesus. This made him sad, but while there, he wrote to his friend Timothy. Paul wanted Timothy to know how much God loved him, and how much he loved everybody. Paul’s letter to Timothy is in our Bible’s, God’s word, today! I am so thankful for encouraging letters from Paul.


LESSON 9 (SUNDAY):

PAUL WRITESTO TIMOTHY

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: 2 Timothy

CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Set out blank pieces of paper, and ask the children to write a letter to a friend.

After the lesson, pass out the handwriting templates to the children. Show them how to trace the sentence with a crayon. The younger ones may show disinterest in trac-ing, so allow them freedom to write a letter about Jesus in their own way. Once the children finish, allow them to draw a picture on the back of the page of Paul writing to Timothy. Help the children fold their letters and seal them in the envelopes. Give each of them a sticker to use as the “stamp”. Remember to go over the lesson as they work on their papers, and reinforce the lesson with the writing craft. Repetition is the key!


JESUS LOVES YOU


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Heavy Duty gallon-sized

Ziploc bags• Glitter, food coloring• Hair gel (clear, cheap)• “J” template

BIBLE TIMEPaul liked to encourage his friends, especially his friend named Timothy. Paul loved Timothy like he was his own son. One time, Paul was sent into a dark prison for talking about Jesus. Paul used this time to write Timothy a letter telling him how important it was to follow Jesus, even when it was hard. We can read the letter Paul wrote to Timothy in God’s word, the Bible! Paul loved Timothy, and wanted to encourage him by telling him how to follow Jesus.

Craft Time Retell: Who is the name of the man we have been talking about? Paul! Who did Paul write a letter to? Timothy. Where was Paul when he wrote the letter? In prison. Paul wrote to Timothy because he wanted to encourage him to love and follow who? Jesus! We should all love and follow Jesus.

Snack Time Retell: Paul was put in prison for telling others about Jesus. This made him sad, but while there, he wrote to his friend Timothy. Paul wanted Timothy to know how much God loved him, and how much he loved everybody. Paul’s letter to Timothy is in our Bible’s, God’s word, today! I am so thankful for encouraging letters from Paul.



PAUL WRITESTO TIMOTHY

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: 2 Timothy

CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Set out blank pieces of paper, and ask the children to write a letter to a friend.

For class project: Give each child a template and a bag, and show them how to trace the template with their fingers in the gel. You can switch out the “J” template and the “heart” template as they work. It is a good idea to laminate the templates so you can continue to use them in the future.

Before class, make up a few Ziploc bags for your children of the glitter mix. You will need one bottle of gel per bag, so plan accordingly. To make bag: empty entire bot-tle of hair gel into the bag, and add glitter and food coloring. Securely seal the bag, letting out all the air, and squeeze contents to mix.


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Onesimus coloring sheet

BIBLE TIMEPaul had a friend who was in trouble and needed help. His name was Onesimus. He took things that did not belong to him and ran away. Paul told Onesimus that it was wrong, and he needed to make things right. Paul helped Onesimus go back to the man he stole from and told the man he was very sorry. Onesimus knew it was wrong to take things from other people.

Craft Time Retell: Who is the name of the man we have been talking about? Paul! Who did Paul help in today’s lesson form God’s word? Onesimus! What did Onesimus do? He stole things. What did Paul help him do? Say he was sorry for stealing. Paul helped Onesimus do the right thing.

Snack Time Retell: Paul met a man named Onesimus who took things that did not belong to him. Paul helped him see that this was wrong. Onesimus went back to the man he stole from and told him he was sorry. Onesimus loved Jesus and wanted to do what was right.


LESSON 10 (SUNDAY):

PAUL HELPSONESIMUS

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Philemon

CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Set out multiple toys for the children to play with as they arrive to class. If you see them trying to take things from another, remind them how we are ask before we take. This will lead into today’s lesson.

After the lesson, set out the toys again and have the children practice asking to use another’s toy. Talk about the difference between asking and taking as you review the lesson. After they have enjoyed sharing and playing, if there is any class time left, set out the coloring sheets for them to enjoy. If you do not have time for them, you can save them if time allows for Wednesday night.


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Onesimus coloring sheet• Book about stealing or shar-

ing

BIBLE TIMEPaul had a friend who was in trouble and needed help. His name was Onesimus. He took things that did not belong to him and ran away. Paul told Onesimus that it was wrong, and he needed to make things right. Paul helped Onesimus go back to the man he stole from and told the man he was very sorry. Onesimus knew it was wrong to take things from other people.

Craft Time Retell: Who is the name of the man we have been talking about? Paul! Who did Paul help in today’s lesson form God’s word? Onesimus! What did Onesimus do? He stole things. What did Paul help him do? Say he was sorry for stealing. Paul helped Onesimus do the right thing.

Snack Time Retell: Paul met a man named Onesimus who took things that did not belong to him. Paul helped him see that this was wrong. Onesimus went back to the man he stole from and told him he was sorry. Onesimus loved Jesus and wanted to do what was right.



PAUL HELPSONESIMUS

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Philemon

CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Set out multiple toys for the children to play with as they arrive to class. If you see them trying to take things from another, remind them how we are ask before we take. This will lead into today’s lesson.

After the lesson, give each child the Onesimus coloring sheet to work on as you review the lesson. Talk about how Onesimus changed his mind and did what’s right. When they finish, you can pass out a special snack for the children to share, and prac-tice how to ask for things instead of steal.


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Doctor kits• Construction paper• Scrap fabric• Shirt template

BIBLE TIMEToday we are going to talk about another special helper of God’s named Peter. He went around telling people about Jesus just like Paul! One day, he met some people who were very sad. Their friend was really sick. Her name was Dorcas. She made clothes for people, and was very caring. They were sad, and nothing could help her, not even medicine! Peter came to Dorcas and prayed for her, asking God to make her better. Peter looked at Dorcas and said, “Get up!” Guess what? She did! God healed Dorcas! It was a miracle!

Craft Time Retell: Who is the new friend we learned about today? Peter! He was just like Paul and shared Jesus’ love with others. He met a sick lady. What was her name? Dorcas! Could doctors or medicine help her? No! Could God help her? Yes! Peter prayed to God and God made Dorcas better. It was a miracle!

Snack Time Retell: Peter visited a very sick lady named Dorcas. She was loved by a lot of people because she made clothes for the poor. Medicine or doctors could not help her, but God could! Peter prayed to God, and God healed Dorcas!


LESSON 11 (SUNDAY):

PETER HELPSDORCAS


CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Set out play doctors kits for the children to play with before the les-son.

Before class, cut the shirt templates out and cut small scraps of fabric to be glued onto the clothes. On the top of each piece of construction paper, write “God heals Dorcas”.

After the lesson, give each child a shirt and a piece of construction paper. Add glue to the paper and help the children place their clothing pieces onto it. Add glue to their shirt, and help them place the scraps of fabric onto the shirt.


Cut out tshirt template and trace onto cardboard.


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Doctor kits• Tissue paper• Boy/girl template

BIBLE TIMEToday we are going to talk about another special helper of God’s named Peter. He went around telling people about Jesus just like Paul! One day, he met some people who were very sad. Their friend was really sick. Her name was Dorcas. She made clothes for people, and was very caring. They were sad, and nothing could help her, not even medicine! Peter came to Dorcas and prayed for her, asking God to make her better. Peter looked at Dorcas and said, “Get up!” Guess what? She did! God healed Dorcas! It was a miracle!

Craft Time Retell: Who is the new friend we learned about today? Peter! He was just like Paul and shared Jesus’ love with others. He met a sick lady. What was her name? Dorcas! Could doctors or medicine help her? No! Could God help her? Yes! Peter prayed to God and God made Dorcas better. It was a miracle!

Snack Time Retell: Peter visited a very sick lady named Dorcas. She was loved by a lot of people because she made clothes for the poor. Medicine or doctors could not help her, but God could! Peter prayed to God, and God healed Dorcas!



PETER HELPSDORCAS


CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Set out play doctors kits for the children to play with before the les-son.

Before class, cut the tissue paper into small scraps for the children and cut out the boy/girl templates to give to each child.

After the lesson, give the boys to the boys and give the girls to the girls. Help them glue the figures on to construction paper. Show the children how to glue the tissue over their clothes. Explain how important Dorcas was to the people and why God took care of her so she could continue taking care of others.


Make copies and cut out before class.


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Roman helmet• Jewel stickers

BIBLE TIMEWhile Peter was traveling, he met a soldier named Cornelius. Cornelius did not know about Jesus, the Son of God. Peter was happy to tell the soldier about Jesus. He went to Cornelius’ house, and told everyone there about Jesus. Guess what? Cornelius and everyone in his house believed in Jesus and were baptized!

Craft Time Retell: Who is the new friend we are talking about today? Peter! He was just like Paul and shared Jesus’ love with others. He met a soldier named Cornelius! Did Cornelius know Jesus was the Son of God? No! Peter told him! What happened to Cornelius and his fam-ily after they learned about Jesus? They believed and were baptized! Peter shared Jesus’ story, and Cornelius and his family believed and were baptized.

Snack Time Retell: Peter met a soldier named Cornelius who did not know Jesus. Peter told Cornelius Jesus was the Son of God and he loved him very much. Cornelius was hap-py to hear this and he believed in Jesus and was baptized into God’s family!


LESSON 12 (SUNDAY):

PETER TALKS TO CORNELIUS


CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Set out play swords and shields for pretend play as the children arrive for class.

After the lesson, pass out the helmet page and the jewel stickers. Ask the children to decorate their helmet the way they would like them if they were soldiers. Repeat the lesson as they work!


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Foam swords or foam

shields• Stickers

BIBLE TIMEWhile Peter was traveling, he met a soldier named Cornelius. Cornelius did not know about Jesus, the Son of God. Peter was happy to tell the soldier about Jesus. He went to Cornelius’ house, and told everyone there about Jesus. Guess what? Cornelius and everyone in his house believed in Jesus and were baptized!

Craft Time Retell: Who is the new friend we are talking about today? Peter! He was just like Paul and shared Jesus’ love with others. He met a soldier named Cornelius! Did Cornelius know Jesus was the Son of God? No! Peter told him! What happened to Cornelius and his fam-ily after they learned about Jesus? They believed and were baptized! Peter shared Jesus’ story, and Cornelius and his family believed and were baptized.

Snack Time Retell: Peter met a soldier named Cornelius who did not know Jesus. Peter told Cornelius Jesus was the Son of God and he loved him very much. Cornelius was hap-py to hear this and he believed in Jesus and was baptized into God’s family!



PETER TALKS TO CORNELIUS


CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Set out play swords and shields for pretend play as the children arrive for class.

After the lesson, pass out the foam swords, or the foam shields (orientaltrading.com) and with a permanent marker, write, “Cornelius the Soldier believes and is baptized” somewhere on the sword/shield. Allow the children to decorate them with stickers, markers, etc., and after you finish up decorating, let them pretend to be soldiers. They can march around and sing, “I’m in the Lord’s Army” with their items. Don’t forget to continue to review the lesson as you play!


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Construction paper cut into

strips to make a chain• Stickers

BIBLE TIMEOur friend Peter was in jail for talking about Jesus. While in jail, Peter slept, handcuffed to two guards. Suddenly, an angel stood before Peter and said, “Quick! Get up!” and the handcuffs fell right off Peter’s wrists! The angel and Peter walked right past all the guards and safely outside. God was taking care of Peter. Peter continued to share the story of Jesus with all he knew.

Craft Time Retell: Who did we talk about today? Peter! Where was Peter? In jail! Who got Pe-ter out of jail? An angel! God sent an angel to rescue Peter. Peter continued to talk about Jesus to all he knew.

Snack Time Retell: Peter was put in jail for sharing the story of Jesus. Some people did not like to talk about Jesus. This is sad. While handcuffed to two guards and angel from God came and set Peter free! God loved Peter, and loved to hear him tell others about Jesus. Peter walked right out of the jail, and continued sharing the story of Jesus with everyone.


LESSON 13 (SUNDAY):

AN ANGELFREES PETER


CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Set out toy handcuffs for the children to play with before class begins.

It’s the last class of the quarter! Bring a special snack to celebrate!

After the lesson, give each child the strips of paper to make their paper chains. Help them glue the ends and create the chain. Each child will need six strips to make a small chain. Once the chain is complete, allow them to decorate it with stickers. If you think making the chain during class time may be a challenge, make them ahead of time, and allow the children to decorate the completed chain. Don’t forget to review as you work!


SUPPLIES NEEDED• An Angel Frees Peter color-

ing sheet

BIBLE TIMEOur friend Peter was in jail for talking about Jesus. While in jail, Peter slept, handcuffed to two guards. Suddenly, an angel stood before Peter and said, “Quick! Get up!” and the handcuffs fell right off Peter’s wrists! The angel and Peter walked right past all the guards and safely outside. God was taking care of Peter. Peter continued to share the story of Jesus with all he knew.

Craft Time Retell: Who did we talk about today? Peter! Where was Peter? In jail! Who got Pe-ter out of jail? An angel! God sent an angel to rescue Peter. Peter continued to talk about Jesus to all he knew.

Snack Time Retell: Peter was put in jail for sharing the story of Jesus. Some people did not like to talk about Jesus. This is sad. While handcuffed to two guards and angel from God came and set Peter free! God loved Peter, and loved to hear him tell others about Jesus. Peter walked right out of the jail, and continued sharing the story of Jesus with everyone.



AN ANGELFREES PETER


CRAFT CORNERArrival Activity: Set out toy handcuffs for the children to play with before class begins.

It’s the last class of the quarter! Bring a special snack to celebrate!

After the lesson, pass out the coloring sheets for the children to work on. If time al-lows, let them act out the lesson. You can use the toy handcuffs to do this. You can have two children be the guards, one Peter, one the angel and the rest can be fellow prisoners. Let them switch around rolls, so everyone gets a change to be who they want to be.

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