Showing Kindness

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to show kindness to one another. Materials Needed:  paper plate, brass paper fastener, crayons, small piece of cardboard (I used a small piece from the back of a cereal box) Bible Verse: Zechariah 7:8-9  8 And the word of the LORD came again to Zechariah: 9 “This is what the…

Naaman

Lesson Learned:  When Naaman believed and obeyed God’s message, he was saved. Materials Needed: bowl of water, wash rag, like a plastic cup or bowl Bible Verse: 2 Kings 5  1 Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded,…

God Washes Away Our Sins

Lesson Learned:  God makes us clean. Materials Needed: laundry (who doesn’t have plenty of that?), washer or dryer Bible Verse:Isaiah 64:6 6 All of us have become like one who is unclean,    and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf,    and like the wind our sins sweep…

Blazin’ for God

Lesson Learned:  God’s glory will shine through us. Materials:  brown and orange or yellow construction paper, scissors, tape Bible Verses:Isaiah 62:1-21 For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent,    for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her vindication shines out like the dawn,    her salvation like a blazing torch. Talking Points:  God does…

God Knows Everything

Lesson Learned:  God knows everything. Materials Needed: bag, various items to put in the bag from around the house, e.g. spoon, bowl, toy, washcloth, crayon, etc. Bible Verse: Isaiah 46:10 I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and I will…

Jesus Tells Us to Love

Lesson Learned:  Jesus wants us to love all people, just like He loves all people. Materials Needed:  play-doh Bible Verse :Matthew 5:43-48 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you…

Easter Story Cookies

We’re breaking from the normal layout here to do a fun activity on Saturday night before Easter: Easter Story Cookies1 cup whole pecans1 tsp. vinegar3 eggs whites (room temperature)pinch of salt1 cup sugara Bible Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Place pecans in a baggie and let your children beat them with a wooden spoon to…

Jesus Died on the Cross For Me

Lesson Learned:  Jesus showed His love for you by dying on the cross for you (and me!).  He forgives us for the bad things we do and always loves us. Materials Needed: construction paper, markers, scissors, paper plate Bible Verse: Matthew 27:32-5 32 As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named…

The Last Supper

Lesson Learned:  Jesus was willing to give up His life for us. Materials Needed:  bread, grape juice, cups Bible Verse :Matthew 26:24-3026 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.”  27 Then he…