Works

Acts of service, not as a means to earn salvation (See also mercy, grace)

"Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:15-16

ACTIVITIES

Salvation Balloons

The children will identify true and false statements regarding salvation.

Serve God With Your Whole Body

(Coloring Activity) Children use their coloring skills while showing how they can use the different parts of their bodies to serve God.

Special Gifts Tour

A guided tour to find Spiritual Gifts and how they build up the Body of Christ, the Church.

What Would I Do To Go To Heaven?

Children rank good deeds for getting to Heaven, only to learn that Heaven is a gift, and cannot be earned.

GAMES

Moved By Your Actions

Children advance to the finish only by imitating the actions of familiar characters.

LESSONS

Becoming A Doer

After completing this lesson, the children will understand the importance of living a life that shows what they believe. They will be challenged to become doers of the word, not merely hearers.

USED BY GOD

This three week series teaches children that they have been wonderfully created by God and given both physical and spiritual gifts which we should use to glorify Him.

We Can Help One Another

Through this lesson children will learn that there are a lot of ways that children can help others in the community, whether it be at home, school or church.

OBJECT TALKS

Can't Be Earned

Salvation is a free gift and can’t be earned. No matter how hard we try, our own efforts are useless.

Fan The Flame

We should have a burning passion to let others see Jesus alive in us, but sometimes we need to fan the flame.

Fully Cleansed

It takes more than doing good things to be born again, it takes the cleansing blood of Jesus.

Impossible Reach

We build many things to help us reach difficult places. However, we can only reach Heaven through the love and forgiveness of Jesus.

PUZZLES

Let Your Light Shine

(Cross-out) After crossing out certain words, a bright message from Matthew 5:16 appears.

No Gift Is Too Small

(Word Search) Even as children, we can give to the church in many meaningful ways to help the body of Christ grow.

SKITS

You Can Be A Doer!

Amy learns that she cannot simply listen to the Word of God, she must also do what it says. (A skit for two)

SONGS

Christians Who Don't Do Anything

A song about some Christians who just don't get it! They believe in God, but have no actions to show it! This is their song! Sung to the Veggie Tales tune of "Pirates Who Don't Do Anything"

Christians Who Will Do Anything

A song about Christians who DO get it! We believe in showing our love for God with actions, not just words! This is our song! Sung to the Veggie Tales tune of "Pirates Who Don't Do Anything."

STORIES

The Garden Club

A story about how one girl's desire for perfection prevented her from participating in the big event.

Too Strong For You

A story about a boy who finds that true strength comes from the Lord.