ACTIVITIES
The children will use this activity to practice rejoicing in all circumstances.
Although life has many ups and downs, God is always willing and able to help us through the difficult times.
A person who is not filled with the Holy Spirit is like a deflated balloon: lifeless, limp and not much fun.
The children learn to use advice from Philippians to resolve disagreements and live for Christ.
(Coloring Page) King David leaping and dancing before the Lord wearing an ephod to celebrate the return of the ark of the covenant. (2 Samuel 6:14-16)
The children will write a letter to a friend or classmate encouraging them to live passionately and purposefully for Christ.
The children will use God’s Word to pray and encourage each other in a group.
The children will wrap special gifts to discover the Spirit’s presence.
Children will think on what it means to live.
The children will enjoy matching the scriptures as they look them up in God’s Word.
BULLETIN BOARDS
The story of Ruth is about a young widow who found a basketful of joy because she decided to follow the Lord. God has many baskets full of joy for all who follow His Son Jesus Christ.
Children create their own colorful robes to demonstrate how they can rejoice in the Lord who clothes us with robes of righteousness. (Isaiah 61:10)
Children add brilliant colors to show how they can rejoice in the Lord who clothes us with robes of righteousness. (Isaiah 61:10)
CRAFTS
Children create an attractive card using hearts to bring a cheerful message of joy and love for Valentine's Day or other special occasions
LESSONS
Children learn that it is best to be humble and honor God, rather than be boastful and act selfishly.
This lesson series teaches children the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit and how to apply them to their lives.
In this lesson, the children will discover that we are asked to rejoice in the Lord no matter what the circumstances are. They will learn that they can do all things through Jesus whom gives them strength.
In this first of three lessons on the Beatitudes, the children will discover how blessed they can be when they live lives that are spiritually humble according to the words of Jesus.
This lesson shows how King David displayed his joy and gratitude as he brought the Ark of God back to Jerusalem. His example teaches us that we should be unashamed in expressing praise to our Lord in everything we do.
After finishing this lesson, children will realize that Christmas is a time in which we should celebrate the birth of Jesus and worship Him.
The Holy Spirit lives in us when we become believers.
With this lesson the children will have a good idea of what matters in life. The choice between material possessions or relationship will determine how they would want to live their lives, and hopefully, it will make them realize that a life full of materialism cannot fulfill an empty heart.
In this lesson, the children will learn about the Shepherds and the excitement and joy that filled them upon hearing the good news of Jesus’ birth. They let this excitement change their plans, their hearts, and their action as they chose to share the Good News.
In this lesson, the children will see how much Paul loved others and encouraged them to live joyfully for Christ in all circumstances.
OBJECT TALKS
The children will identify godly people from ungodly people by the type of fruit each group bears.
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
The warmth and joy of a Christian family is a true blessing from God.
PUZZLES
(Word Search) After completing this word search, the children will not be puzzled as to why God's jealousy is holy and just while theirs is not.
SKITS
Two short skits to show the difference between giving into the desires of this world and finding contentment in following the ways of the Lord. (Skit for seven)
Part 4: Sofia discovers the joy of serving food to others, after some confusion about
who will enjoy the meal. (A skit for three)
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