Growth

Life changes to become mature in Christ and in spiritual knowledge (See spiritual growth)

"And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18:3

ACTIVITIES

Bean Bag Hearts

Through this activity children learn that their actions show others that they believe in Jesus.

Choose To Serve

The children will choose actions and words that reflect a servant heart.

BULLETIN BOARDS

Growing For Jesus

Children grow fast, and they need to grow in the knowledge of the Lord. Kids will participate in making this bulletin board look like a real tree.

CRAFTS

My Prayer Book

The children will create a book to help them remember to pray.

Old Versus New

The children will have fun drawing while their choices lead them to consider the biblical meaning of replacing the old self with the new.

With All My Heart

The children will learn that we should always work hard for God.

GAMES

Clothed By The Lord

The children will “clothe” themselves with qualities that show Christian maturity.

PUZZLES

Colossians 3

(Crossword) The children complete a crossword to learn about Christian maturity.

Jesus Depended On God

(Crossword) Jesus depended on God, and He asks us to depend on Him and His power as a branch depends on the vine. John 15:4,5