Listen Up! (to Find Real Treasure) VBS Lesson This fun VBS lesson gives phony directions and will teach a great scripture principal about how following the Lord to the prizes of heaven means following his voice – carefully! It is also a lesson in how we should think about money. Zany fake treasure hunts and […]
Gold or Glory? VBS Lesson
Gold or Glory? VBS Lesson This race to find the treasure will present kids with the option to pick for solid gold coins or small pieces of paper. Those who went for the gold will find that they don’t have wisdom to finish the race”¦where a huge treasure lies (though everyone is rewarded in the […]
Understanding the Holy Spirit – An Ascension Object Lesson
Just as it was difficult for the disciples, it is difficult for kids to understand how Jesus could ascend into Heaven on Ascension Day and yet be true to the words He said to His His disciples that ended the Book of Matthew: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of […]
Memorial Day Prayer PLUS Red, White and Blue Strawberries
Memorial Day Prayer Memorial Day is about being grateful for the sacrifices made by those who serve our country. Thousands of troops have died defending our freedoms, of which religious freedom is most important, and kids should be encouraged to reflect on them as God’s instruments of protection. Let us say a special prayer on […]
Teen Sunday School Lesson: The Real Face Of Jesus
In this teen Sunday School lesson, we are taking a deeper look at the Ascension, as we study the History Channels “The Real Face of Jesus”. This 15 minutes version of a longer piece shows how science and computer expertise were combined to make a factual face likeness of the image that is embedded in the Shroud of Turin. Teens […]
The Caterpillar And The Butterfly Art Project & Activity
A fabulous way to understand the greater powers we will have in heaven is by understanding the difference between a caterpillar and a butterfly. In this butterfly art project and activity, we compare the caterpillar before his metamorphosis to the butterfly he becomes after. When the caterpillar wakes up”¦he’s something far more wonderful. He can fly. He is […]
The Ascension & Helium: An Ascension Science Experiment
It’s no great revelation to kids that if you let go of something, it will most likely fall to the ground. However, Jesus rose on Ascension Thursday! Check out our guest post over at Christian Homeschool Moms, where we use balloons to introduce the concept of Jesus rising up to heaven and His promise that we […]
May Flowers Science Experiment: What Gives Flowers and Plants Their Aroma
Our May Flowers activity for this year involves something a little less known by kids – herbs! If you grow fresh herbs or know somebody who can give you a few snips from their garden – great! If not, you can do this experiment with the herbs that sit in the containers on your spice rack! […]
The Day of the Lord Cometh” – An Ascension Object Lesson
The Ascension is a great time to teach the lesson from 1 Thessalonians 5:2, ” The day of the Lord cometh like a thief in the night.” This Ascension object lesson using a bed sheet will remind students that they need to keep their eyes on “Jesus” until He returns – even though the temptations are pretty powerful! […]