The world is more environmentally conscious than ever before. Environmental projects can generate opportunities to talk about the future of the planet and how God asks us to take care of it. Many children are interested in wild animals and birds, and somehow, it is fun for them to serve what can’t be caught and shouldn’t be caught!
Archives for March 2012
The Beatitudes and Mercy – HAVE MERCY ON ME!
Jesus said in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” What do you think “mercy” is? The answer you’re shooting for is this: Choosing to be kind to someone, when you have the option to be mean. Here is a game to play with your students that reinforces the point of this lesson.
Fruit Roll-Up Scrolls to Learn About Jesus in the Temple
Jesus was in the temple when his parents found him. What did the people study in temples? Scrolls! So,here are some scrolls for us to enjoy.
How Children Can Help Peers in Times of Tragedy
Communities vary greatly, and hence, so do the services needed. Sometimes an attitude of giving comes more readily if students are serving one of their peers. And kids don’t have to know a child personally in order to reach out. By watching the newspaper, you will often see children with dire needs.
Play the “I FORGIVE YOU!” RELAY to Teach Forgiveness
In Luke 17:4, Jesus says, “If someone sins against you seven times in the day, and seven times returns, saying, “˜I’m sorry,’ you shall forgive him.” Wow! How hard is that?? One of the reasons Jesus says to forgive has to do with the harm in staying mad. It hurts YOU more than the person […]
How Cookies Can Help Teach the Lesson of Daniel in the Lion’s Den
Use this Bible snack idea to help teach about Daniel and the lion’s den. Daniel was in serious trouble when he went into the Lion’s Den, or so everyone thought. But God was good. He put the lions to sleep. Maybe God fed them “snore cookies” that made them “Zee-out” a little, like the cookies […]
Ways to Show Children How to Help Each Other
Communities vary greatly and so do the services needed. Rural vs. urban, coasts vs. mountains, affluence vs. great need–these are just a few of the issues
that make community service differ from place to place. Here are ideas where you and your class could provide services to children in the community.
Games for Sunday School – Share-the-Chair Musical Chairs
Jesus said in Matthew that when someone asks for your shirt, you should give him your coat also. He means that it’s important for us to share with others. This could mean sharing a meal, sharing clothes, or even sharing a seat. Let’s see how much we can share by playing a game!
Childrens Bible Lessons – Bread of Life Loaf
One of the main goals with our snacks is to bring the special stories of the Bible into snack time. Jesus said, “Let the children come until me, because the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.” Because Jesus also referred to himself as “The Bread of Life,” it would be a fine idea to serve our fancy “Bread of Life” to children!