This is one way I try to meet new kids and make them feel welcome at our church. I send new kids a postcard in the mail letting them know how glad I am that they have come to our church. I tell them to bring the postcard to me the next time they come to church. By doing this I get to meet them in person and then I let them choose a small gift from a stash of stuff I keep on hand all the time.
by Marilyn Searcey
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Here are some simple activities to use with preschoolers and Kindergarteners. Most require little or no advance planning!
1 Sing Mr. Noah Built An Ark instead of Old MacDonald Had a Farm
2 Play Act Like the Animals: hold up pictures of (or simply name) some animals and have kids act like them
3 Take a nature walk, collecting nature items in zip-loc bags. Bring the items back to class and glue them on cardboard or construction paper to make a nature collage.
4 Blow Bubbles Together » I want to read more! »
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Suggested activity:
As a family, take a trip to observe a few sessions of small claims court at your local court house.
Suggested Scripture:
Matthew 12:36, 37 But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.
Matthew 12:34 For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. (NIV)
1 Samuel 16:7 Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.(NIV)
Scripture study time:
(Have each member describe what they found interesting about the courtroom and proceedings.) Could you tell who was guilty or innocent? » I want to read more! »
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Materials:
o Popcorn
o Hot Air Popcorn Popper
o Large, clean sheet
o Bowls, one per child
Place the sheet on the floor near an outlet. Have the children sit on the outer edges of the sheet. Explain the dangers of the hot air popper to the children and make sure your helper is keeping close watch on the children for you. Tell the children that in the fall, a favorite treat is popcorn. » I want to read more! »
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Text (Luke 24:36, 41-43 They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate it in their presence. (New International Version)
Thought starters
While watching TV sometimes we find ourselves watching something scary. A show with ghosts or other people intended to startle us. » I want to read more! »
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Halloween is the only time when people willingly open their doors to people (children). At our church we take this opportunity to share the gospel and invite our neighbors to church.
Our children dress up in bible, character or occupational costumes. We allow the children to go up to the doors of waiting neighbors. After they answer the door they say Hi we have a TREAT for you and want to invite you to our church. They hand them a book marker which includes our address and church name. It also includes dates and times of services. The other side reads a scripture verse and a taped on sealed life savor. Next to the candy it reads Jesus is the Real Life Savior. » I want to read more! »
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On one Sunday a month we had Take A-long Sunday, Lunch TO GO. The response was WONDERFUL. » I want to read more! »
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Ask the children to pay very close attention to the story. During the story, you will give the “either/or ” choices to continue the story. The children will have to determine which choice is the correct one for the story.
Many times in your lives God will allow you to go through difficult times to prove your love and obedience to Him. That is what happened to Abraham. Abraham had only one son, his name was either Isaac or Jacob. (Have the children choose the correct one.) Abraham had waited one hundred years before he had his son that God had promised to him. The day came when God tested Abraham to find out if he loved Him more than his son Isaac. God called Abraham by name, » I want to read more! »
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SUPPLIES: index cards, pen
Prepare ahead of time. Write each of the following situations on an index card.
1. Your parent asks you to get some of your money out to go to an amusement park. 2. You are tired and your parent asks you to clean your room.
3. Your teacher tells you that your best friend needs help on a school assignment.
4. You just started a computer game when your parent asks you to go to the store for flour.
5. You were about to leave the house to go somewhere with a friend when your parent says that you need to watch your baby sister. » I want to read more! »
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The Mad Scientist Presents: MAD ABOUT JESUS: Scientific Object Lessons to Teach Biblical Truths By Daniel A. Briere
Object Lesson 12: “Leap of Faith”
LESSON:
You can be brave with Jesus.
SUMMARY:
God has the strength. You have the faith. Together these can do anything. In this experiment, you will make a leap of faith and walk on water. Just as Peter had a chance to demonstrate his trust in God, so you can show your faith. You are not alone. Jesus is with you, always. You can be brave with Jesus. » I want to read more! »
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