FALL CURRICULUM GRADES 3 - 4 [ UNIT 1 - 2

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FALL CURRICULUM
GRADES 3 - 4
[ UNIT 1 - 2 - 3 ]
FALL CURRICULUM
GRADES 3 - 4
UNIT 1
UNIT OVERVIEW
THE BIBLE: SURVIVE & CONQUER
UNITY SUMMARY:
The first unit of the fall quarter teaches children about the reliability
and usability of the Bible. Kids will learn that the Bible is God’s Word, it
is true, it is for all people and all time. Through these lessons, they will
understand how the Bible is like a light, a sword, and a seed.
This unit uses the imagery of life as a jungle. Just as in the jungle, people
need tools to survive and conquer, we need the Bible to survive and
conquer in life.
This curriculum has been adapted from the Promiseland Curriculum by Willow Creek Community Church
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIT 1
LESSON 1 - The Bible is God’s Word: It is For All the Time
LESSON 2 - The Bibles Like a Light: It Shows the Way
LESSON 3 - The Bible is Like a Sharp Sword: It Divides Right From Wrong
LESSON 4 - The Bible is Like a Seed: It Gets Planted in My Heart
UNIT 2
LESSON 5 - God is All Knowing
LESSON 6 - God is Everywhere
LESSON 7 - God is Sovereign
LESSON 8 - God is Eternal
UNIT 3
LESSON 9 - God is Holy & Perfect
LESSON 10 - Joshua & Caleb
LESSON 11 - Bezalel and Oholiab
LESSON 12 - Elisha
LESSON 13 - David and Mephibosheth
RESOURCES
Large Group: Interactive Teaching Techniques
Tech Notes
LESSON 1: LARGE GROUP
Key Concept: The Bible is God’s Word and we can know that it is true and will last forever.
Bible Verse: “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” Isaiah 40:8
THEME: Explorers
DON’T FORGET TO:
Introduce yourself prior to
teaching them the lesson.
Give a special welcome to
children that may be new
and the friends that invited
them.
Have a Bible with you to
show in the lesson.
LARGE GROUP TIME
1) Invite small groups to large group time.
2) Introduce yourself & welcome new friends.
3) Last Week Recap: NEW SERIES
4) WORSHIP (1 song)
5) Introduce Key Concept:
“Good morning explorers!...
Today in Large Group, you will learn about an instruction book for life.
Listen to hear what this book is, and what makes it so special.
The Bible is God’s Word and we can know that it is true and will last
forever.”
6) Interaction: Engage In Your Interactive Learning Technique
Program Schedule
10 min - Activity Centers
5 min - Kid Connection
30 min - Large Group Time
15 min - Small Group Time
Large Group Structure:
(2 Timothy 3:16, Psalm 119:160, Isaiah 40:8, Psalm 119:90)
7) How can we apply this to our lives?
8) Memory Verse: (read from Bible) “The grass withers and the flowers
fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” Isaiah 40:8
9) WORSHIP (2 songs)
10) Recap Key Concept:
The Bible is God’s Word and we can know that it is true and will last
forever.
11) PRAY - Dear God, thank you for giving us your word that will last
forever. Amen.
12) Dismiss to Small Group
- Welcome
- Worship
- Lesson
- Worship
TECH:
Countdown Video To Prepare for Lesson
Microphone for Large Group speaker
Series Graphic
Video: Worship Music
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LESSON 1: SMALL GROUP
Key Concept: The Bible is God’s Word and we can know that it is true and will last forever.
Bible Verse: “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” Isaiah 40:8
SMALL GROUP TIME
Kid Connection
1. Welcome the kids to your
group and introduce yourself.
2. Tell them something about
yourself.
3. Ask them where they go to
school.
4. Ask them, if they were
stranded on a desert island,
what is one thing they would
bring.
“Today in Large Group, you will
learn about an instruction book
for life. Listen to hear what this
book is, and what makes it so
special.”
What book did you learn about in Large Group? The Bible
What makes it so special? It’s God’s Word, it is true, for all people, for all time
Today’s Activity is SURVIVAL SKILLS
Supplies: Bible Exploration Sheet (1 per child)
1. Give each child a Bible Exploration Sheet.
2. Divide the group into pairs.
3. Explain – you are going to ask some questions, and they can use their sheet to find the answers.
When you and your partner know the answer, put 2 hands up. The sheet has 2 sides. One is side
is for Old Testament books and the other is for New Testament books. The books are not in order.
4. Read each question to the children and have them find the answers. Once they find the
answer, read the information under the question on your paper. Then move on to the next
question.
Test Questions:
1. Is this book filled with stories of adventure, songs, animals or science, and fun?
2. Can you learn something from this book?
3. Is this book true?
4. Does this book have hundreds of stories in it?
5. Was this book written by God?
Game Questions – see separate sheet
Program Schedule
Learn the Books of the Bible
Supplies: 1 Books of the Bible Card
Place the books of the Bible card (listing Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) into the center of the
circle and read the information about those books.
Give a Bible verse card to each child.
Show the children the back of the Bible verse card with the first four books of the Bible.
Challenge them to learn the books of the Bible. The four books of the Bible they are learning
today are called the Gospels. The word gospel means good news. The Gospels tell us about the
life of Jesus, because Jesus is the best news we’ve ever heard.
Practice saying the four books several times.
Kids should stay at their SG
table until their parents pick
them up.
Security Tags should be
checked at the door.
6 Prayer Time
1. Ask kids for prayer requests & write them in your SG journal.
2. Pray for kids & requests. Ask kids to pray if they are comfortable.
Extra Time
Get the kids to work on the Bible Word search puzzle
GAME QUESTIONS
1. How many books are in the Old Testament? (39)
2. How many books are in the New Testament? (27)
3. Let’s take a look at the Old Testament side. How many books are history books? These books
are marked with the picture of the scroll. (17)
The Old Testament contains history books that tell us about the history of the creation of the
world and the beginning of the nation God chose as his own people. He gave the people laws
to live by, but the people disobeyed God time and again. These books tell the story of how God
rescued the people. All through these books, God promises to guide, and protect them as well as
provide a way to make things right.
4. How many books are poetry books? These books are marked with a picture of the music note.
(5)
These books tell us about the greatness of God and how much he loves us. They talk about the
beauty of creation and give advice on how to live.
5. How many books are “News” books? These books are marked with the picture of the
newspaper. (17)
In these books, God sends his messages to his people through messengers called prophets. They
often warn God’s people to obey God’s laws. These books predict the birth of a king that will
save God’s people. That king was Jesus.
6. Now let’s take a look at the New Testament side. How many books are about the life of Jesus?
These books are marked with the picture of the cross.(4)
These books tell us about the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus. They tell us about what
Jesus did while he was here on earth. These books are called the Gospels, which means good
news.
7. How many books are about the first church? These books are marked with a picture of the
number one. (1)
This book tells us about the first church after Jesus went back up to heaven. It tells us about how
the first church began and grew.
8. How many books are letters to the church? These are marked with the picture of the letter. (21)
These books are letters that are written to the early church in different world. They help us know
how we can live the Christian life. They are filled with practical advice. These books help us know
what to believe and how we should act.
9. How many books are about the future? These books are marked with a picture of the sun.(1)
Revelation talks about when Jesus returns. It tells us that we will have victory as Christians.
10.
What is the first book of the Bible? (marked with a star)
11.
What is the last book of the Bible? (marked with a heart)
PARENTS
THE B I B L E
Today your child learned about the books of the Bible. They learned
about different books and what categories they are from. They learned
that the Bible is God’s Word and we can know that it is true and will last
forever.
This week with your child:
•
Ask your child, “How many books are in the Bible?” (66)
•
Ask your child, “How many books are in the Old Testament?” (39)
•
Ask your child, “How many books are in the New Testament?” (27)
•
Spend some time this week helping your child learn the books of the Bible.
•
Watch this video to help you learn them together: Books of the Bible - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4KEWLNnmCQ
Bible Verse:
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands
forever. Isaiah 40:8
Key Concept: The Bible is like a light and it can show us how to live our lives and avoid problems.
Bible Verse: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105
THEME: Explorers
DON’T FORGET TO:
them.
show in the lesson.
LARGE GROUP TIME
3) Last Week Recap: “The Bible is God’s Word and we can know that it
is true”
4) WORSHIP (1 song)
“Good morning explorers!...
Today in Large Group, we will be learning about how the Bible helps us
to live our lives.
The Bible is like a light and it can show us how to live our lives and avoid
problems.”
6) Engage In Your Interactive Learning Technique
Program Schedule
(Psalm 119:9, 11, 105)
8) Memory Verse: (read from Bible) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a
light for my path. Psalm 119:105
“The Bible is like a light and it can show us how to live our lives and avoid
problems.”
11) PRAY - Dear God, thank you for the Bible that helps us make good
choices. Amen.
- Welcome
- Worship
- Lesson
- Worship
TECH:
Series Graphic
This curriculum has been adapted from the Promiseland Curriculum by Willow Creek Community Church 13
Key Concept: The Bible is like a light and it can show us how to live our lives and avoid problems.
Bible Verse: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105
SMALL GROUP TIME
Kid Connection
group and ask the kids to
share their names and what
school they go to.
2. Ask if any of them can
say some of the books of the
Bible.
3. Start with the first 4
books, and help them learn
them. Add a new book to
the list and review again.
Repeat.
“Today in Large Group, we
will be learning about how
the Bible helps us to live our
lives.”
Program Schedule
In Large Group, what was the Bible compared to? A light/lamp
What makes it so special? It’s God’s Word, it is true, for all people, for all time
Activity: Bible Verse Look Up
Supplies: Bible – one for each child
Read the following questions. Get the kids to look up the verse in the Bible to
find the answers.
#1. Your brother comes into your room to tell you he broke your favourite
computer game. What do you say? Look up Proverbs 15:1
#2. You have a friend over who thinks it would be fun to ruin a Lego city your
brother is building for a project. What do you do? Look up Proverbs 16:29
#3. You are playing over at a friend’s house. Your friend wants to ride to a local
fast food restaurant even though it means crossing a busy street. You don’t think
your mom would approve, but your friend says his mom says it’s OK. What do
you do? Look up Proverbs 13:1
#4. You get some extra money for dog-sitting a neighbour’s dog. What do you
do with the money? Look up Proverbs 3:9
Supplies:
Books of the Bible Card
Books of the Bible Bookmark
Place the books of the Bible card into the center of the circle and read the
information about those books.
Give each child a ‘Books of the Bible’ Bookmark
Read the books of the Bible with them. Help them learn the books of the New
Testament.
them up.
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Bible Verse Review
- Help your kids look up the Bible Verse in the Bible.
- Review the Bible Verse together.
- Make up actions to go with the verse to help them remember.
- Say it together as a group.
Extra Time?
Get kids to start to colour their take-home colouring sheet.
Name ______________________________________
Books of the New Testament
1. HATETWM
_______
2. ARKM
____
3. KEUL
____
4. ONHJ
____
5. TCAS
____
6. ONMSAR
______
7. ANSCHRNOTII
___________
8. TAAIGNLSA
_________
9. NPAHSEEIS
_________
10. LSAIIPHNIPP
___________
11. CSSLANOSIO
__________
12. HNSISALOTANSE
_____________
13. YHITTMO
_______
14. TSTIU
_____
15. IPMHELON
________
16. EWSBRHE
_______
17. SEAMJ
_____
18. TEREP
_____
19. EDJU
____
20. NETOEIRLVA
__________
Created with the help of Wordsheets - www.Qualint.com
PARENTS
THE BIBLE IS LIKE A LIGHT
Today your child learned that the Bible is like a light. It helps them to see the
way God wants us to live. The Bible can give them advice on how to live their
lives and avoid danger. It has the answers to the situations they face in their
own lives.
• Spend some time this week helping your child learn the books of the Bible.
• Watch this video to help you learn them together: Books of the Bible
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4KEWLNnmCQ
Bible Verse:
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105
Key Concept: The Bible is like a sword, and it can help us to know what is right and what is wrong.
Bible Verse: For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword. Hebrews 4:12
THEME: Explorers
DON’T FORGET TO:
them.
show in the lesson.
LARGE GROUP TIME
3) Last Week Recap: “The Bible is like a light and it can show us how to
live our lives and avoid problems.”
4) WORSHIP (1 song)
“Good morning explorers!
Today in Large Group, we will continue to learn about how the Bible can
help us figure out what is right and what is wrong.
The Bible is like a sword, and it can help us to know what is right and
what is wrong.”
Program Schedule
(Hebrews 4:12, Romans 3:20)
8) Memory Verse: (read from Bible) For the word of God is living and
active. Sharper than any double-edged sword. Hebrews 4:12
The Bible is like a sword, and it can help us to know what is right and what
is wrong.
11) PRAY - Dear God, thank you that your words are alive and active.
Amen.
- Welcome
- Worship
- Lesson
- Worship
TECH:
Series Graphic
20 ThiscurriculumhasbeenadaptedfromthePromiselandCurriculumbyWillowCreekCommunity
Key Concept: The Bible is like a sword, and it can help us to know what is right and what is wrong.
Bible Verse: For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword. Hebrews 4:12
SMALL GROUP TIME
In Large Group, what did we learn the Bible is like? A sword
Kid Connection
group.
2. Ask if any of them can say
some of the books of the Bible.
3. Start with the first 4 books,
and help them learn them.
Add a new book to the list and
review again. Repeat.
“Today in Large Group, we will
continue to learn about how
the Bible can help us figure
out what is right and what is
wrong.”
How is it like a sword? It’s divides write and wrong
Activity: Bible Verse Look Up
Read the following questions. Get the kids to look up the verse in the Bible to find the
answers.
#1. Your brother told you to stay out of his room. You really wanted to play one of his
computer games, so you went into his room while he was gone and played the game.
He has come home now and asks if you were in his room. What do you do? Look up
Colossians 3:9.
#2. Your mom told you not to watch TV while she is gone. You know she won’t be home
for another few hours, and you’re tempted to turn on the TV for just a few minutes. What
do you do? Look up Colossians 3:20.
#3. Your friend Ryan did a terrible job on his art project and now everyone is making
fun of him. You think it’s awful, too, and thought and some really funny jokes about him.
What do you do? Look up Romans 12:10.
#4. Your class is collecting food and money for homeless people. You have quite a bit of
money in your bank at home. You could keep it all for yourself, or you could give some of
it to the collection. What do you do? Look up 1 John 4:11.
#5. You are on the Internet. A friend tells you to look at an Internet site that has
information you know you should read. What do you do? Look up Philippians 4:8-9.
Program Schedule
Supplies: Books of the Bible Card
Popsicle Sticks with Books of the Bible on them
Place the books of the Bible card into the center of the circle and read the information
about those books.
Read Help the kids learn the books of the New Testament.
Prayer Time
them up.
Bible Verse Review
- Help your kids look up the Bible Verse in the Bible.
- Review the Bible Verse together.
- Make up actions to go with the verse to help them remember.
- Say it together as a group.
Extra Time?
Use a set of Popsicle sticks with the Books of the Bible on them. Help the kids put
them in order.
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PARENTS
THE BIBLE IS LIKE A SWORD
Today your child learned that the Bible is like a sword; it helps us know the difference
between right and wrong. The children heard some examples of how the Bible helps us know
what is right and what is wrong.
• Look up the following verses with your child:
o Colossians 3:9
o Colossians 3:20
o Romans 12:10
o 1 John 4:11
o Philippians 4:8,9
• Ask them what they learned from these verses
• Spend some time this week helping your child learn the books of the Bible.
• Watch this video to help you learn them together: Books of the Bible
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4KEWLNnmCQ
Bible Verse:
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any doubleedged sword. Hebrews 4:12
Key Concept: The Bible is God’s Word and I need to learn it and understand it.
Bible Verse: Give me understanding, and I will keep Your law and obey it with all my heart. Psalm 119:34
THEME: Explorers
DON’T FORGET TO:
them.
show in the lesson.
Program Schedule
LARGE GROUP TIME
3) Last Week Recap: “The Bible is like a sword, and it can help us to
know what is right and what is wrong.”
4) WORSHIP (1 song)
“Good morning explorers!”
Today in Large Group, we are going to hear about how the Bible can
grow! Listen to find out how.
The Bible is God’s Word and I need to learn it and understand it.”
(Matthew 13:3-23)
8) Memory Verse: (read from Bible) Give me understanding, and I will
keep Your law and obey it with all my heart. Psalm 119:34
The Bible is God’s Word and I need to learn it and understand it.
11) PRAY - Dear God, thank you for understanding so that I can obey your
word. Amen.
- Welcome
- Worship
- Lesson
- Worship
TECH:
Series Graphic
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Key Concept: The Bible is God’s Word and I need to learn it and understand it.
Bible Verse: Give me understanding, and I will keep Your law and obey it with all my heart. Psalm 119:34
SMALL GROUP TIME
Kid Connection
group.
2. Ask if any of them have
ever grown anything. Have
they helped in a garden?
What was it like? Did the
plant(s) grow?
are going to hear about how
the Bible can grow! Listen to
find out how.”
In Large Group, what did we learn the Bible is like? A seed
How can you help it grow like a seed in your heart? Read the Bible, pray,
worship God, ask questions.
Activity: The Bible Helps Me Grow
Supplies: The Bible is like a Seed
This activity is on a separate sheet.
Read the questions to the kids in your group. Help them write an answer
for each question. If some children have a hard time printing, they could
tell you their answer and draw a picture of it.
Supplies: Books of the Bible Card
Popsicle Sticks with Books of the Bible on them
Place the books of the Bible card into the center of the circle and read
the information about those books.
Read Help the kids learn the books of the New Testament.
Program Schedule
Prayer Time
Extra Time?
Use a set of popsicle sticks with the Books of the Bible on them. Help
the kids put them in order.
them up.
26 This curriculum has been adapted from the Promiseland Curriculum by Willow Creek Community Church
THE BIBLE IS LIKE A SEED
Who do you hang out with? How are they a good influence on you?
Do you have a Bible that you can understand? If you do, what do you like to read in the Bible?
Have you ever read anything in the Bible? Why or why not?
What kinds of things help you grow? How?
What kind of things do you like to watch on TV or movies? Are they things that might help you learn and
grow?
What do you like most about church? What can you do in church to help you learn and grow?
Draw a picture of one way you could help God’s word grow in your heart like a seed.
PARENTS
THE BIBLE IS LIKE A SEED
Today your child learned that the Bible is like a sword; it helps us know
the difference between right and wrong. The children heard some examples of how the Bible helps us know what is right and what is wrong.
• Does your child have a Bible that is age appropriate for them? Here
are some suggestions if you do not have one that they can understand.
They are available on amazon.ca.
Bible Verse:
Give me understanding, and I will keep Your law and obey it with all my
heart. Psalm 119:34
CONTACT
FALL CURRICULUM
GRADES 3 - 4
UNIT 2
UNIT OVERVIEW
CONTACT
UNITY SUMMARY:
This second unit of the Fall quarter is entitled CONTACT. In this unit,
children will hear about the attributes of God. They will learn that God
is all knowing, God is everywhere, God is King and ruler over all, God is
eternal, and God is holy and perfect. Children will learn these attributes
through the stories of David in the Old Testament.
By learning about these attributes, they will come to understand that in
a big universe, God wants to have CONTACT with them.
Key Concept: God knows all about me and I can trust Him for what is best for me.
Bible Verse: You are familiar with all my ways. Psalm 139:3
THEME: Emoji
DON’T FORGET TO:
them.
show in the lesson.
Program Schedule
LARGE GROUP TIME
3) Last Week Recap: “The Bible is God’s Word and I need to learn it and
understand it.”
4) WORSHIP (1 song)
“Today in Large Group, we are going to learn that God knows everything
about us. Listen to the story to find out what God knew about David that
other people did not know.
God knows all about me and I can trust Him for what is best for me.”
(1 Samuel 16:1-13, 2 Samuel 5:1-5, Psalm 139:1-6)
7) Application
8) Memory Verse: (read from Bible)
You are familiar with all my ways. Psalm 139:3
“God knows all about me and I can trust Him for what is best for me.”
11) PRAY - Dear God, thank you for knowing so much about me that you
know what is best for me. Amen.
- Welcome
- Worship
- Lesson
- Worship
TECH:
Series Graphic
Video: About the Psalms
Key Concept: God knows all about me and I can trust Him for what is best for me.
Bible Verse: You are familiar with all my ways. Psalm 139:3
SMALL GROUP TIME
Kid Connection
group.
2. Share something fun
about yourself that not many
people know.
3. Ask each child to
share something fun about
themselves that not many
people know.
are going to learn that God
knows everything about us.
Listen to the story to find out
what God knew about David
that other people did not
know.”
Program Schedule
What did God know about David that no one knew?
God knew David would be king even though he was a young shepherd.
Today we learned that:
GOD KNOWS ALL ABOUT US AND WE CAN TRUST HIM FOR WHAT
IS BEST FOR US.
Activity: “WHO ARE YOU” Game
Supplies: Who are you Game Board
Question Cards
Character Cards
1. Sit in a circle.
2. Put the game board in the middle of the circle.
3. Give each child a Character Card, and tell them not to let anyone see
their card.
4. Tell kids to discretely find the corresponding character on the game
board.
Instructions:
1. The object of the game is to guess who each person is on the board by
asking YES and NO questions.
2. When it is your turn, the rest of us will ask you questions to try to figure
out who you are on the game board.
3. The questions must be answered with Yes or NO. Ask questions like
“Are you close to the spaceship?” or “Are you wearing a hat?”
4. Once we figure out who you are on the game board, you pick up one
of the Question Cards and read the question aloud. You will answer it
first, and then we will all discuss our answers.”
5. Choose a child to go first. Continue playing until all the characters
have been found and the questions are answered.
Kids should stay at their SG Prayer Time
table until their parents pick 1. Ask kids for prayer requests & write them in your SG journal.
them up.
34 Extra Time?
1. Have the kids look up the Bible verse in a Bible.
2. Practice saying the Bible Verse together.
3. Have them write out the verse on a piece of paper.
PARENTS
GOD IS ALL KNOWING
Today your child learned that God knows everything about them
because He made them. God knew David and planned for David to be
king. We taught the kids that God knows what is best for them and that
they can trust Him.
• Look over some family photos to see the similarities and differences in
each family member.
• Talk about how God made each person in your family and He knows
everything about them.
• Look up Psalm 139:13. How does this verse apply to the lesson?
Bible Verse:
You are familiar with all my ways. Psalm 139:3
Key Concept: God is everywhere and we are never alone.
Bible Verse: I am always with You. Psalm 73:23
THEME: Emoji
DON’T FORGET TO:
them.
show in the lesson.
LARGE GROUP TIME
3) Last Week Recap: God knows all about me and I can trust Him for
what is best for me.
4) WORSHIP (1 song)
“Today in Large Group we will talk about David, who God chose to
be King of Israel. He went through some scary situations, but God was
always with him. In Large Group, listen to find out why David was scared.
God is everywhere and we are never alone.”
Program Schedule
(Psalm 139:7-12, 1 Samuel 23:7-29)
7) Application
8) Memory Verse: (read from Bible) I am always with You. Psalm 73:23.
God is everywhere and we are never alone.
11) PRAY - Dear God, thank you for being with me all the time. Amen.
- Welcome
- Worship
- Lesson
- Worship
TECH:
Series Graphic
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Key Concept: God is everywhere and we are never alone.
Bible Verse: I am always with You. Psalm 73:23
SMALL GROUP TIME
Kid Connection
Why do you think David was scared in the story?
King Saul was trying to kill him.
group.
2. Ask them to tell you about
the highest place, the lowest
place, the scariest place, and
the happiest place to which
they have been.
“Today in Large Group we
will talk about David, who God
chose to be King of Israel.
He went through some scary
situations, but God was always
with him. In Large Group, listen
to find out why David was
scared.”
Who was always with David? God. We are never alone.
Activity: Make a Cootie Catcher
Supplies: Cootie Catcher Sheet – 1 per child
Scissors & Markers
1. Give each child a cootie catcher page.
2. Help them cut it out & fold it according to the directions.
3. They will need to add the numbers and the coloured dots.
4. Have each child take a turn to play with a friend & answer the
questions on their cootie catchers.
5. As they answer the questions, remind them that God is always with
them.
Prayer Time
Program Schedule
Extra Time?
1. Have the kids look up the Bible verse in a Bible.
3. Have them write out the verse in the middle of their cootie catcher.
them up.
PARENTS
GOD IS EVERYWHERE
Today your child learned that God is everywhere and cares for us.
When David had to hide from King Saul, God was with him, cared about
him, and comforted him. God is everywhere and they are never alone.
• Ask your child to show you their ‘cootie catcher’ that they made
• Play it with them and remind them as they answer each question, that
God is always with them and He cares about them.
• Talk about difficult situations that they have faced or are facing. How
can you help remind them that God is always with them?
Bible Verse:
I am always with You. Psalm 73:23
Key Concept: God is King and in charge over all things and we need to obey His laws.
Bible Verse: I will always obey Your law, for ever and ever. Psalm 119:44
THEME: Emoji
DON’T FORGET TO:
them.
show in the lesson.
Program Schedule
LARGE GROUP TIME
3) Last Week Recap: “God is always with me and listens to me, no matter
how I am feeling”
4) WORSHIP (1 song)
“Today in Large Group we are going to hear another story about David.
David was in a difficult situation, but he realized he had to obey God even
though it was going to be hard. Listen to hear what David was facing and
how he obeyed God.
God is King and in charge over all things and we need to obey His laws.”
(1 Samuel 24:1-22, Psalm 139)
7) Application: Revisit the key concept and review what it looks like in a
child’s life.
I will always obey Your law, for ever and ever. Psalm 119:44
God is King and in charge over all things and we need to obey His laws.
11) PRAY - Dear God, thank you for being in charge of everything. It
makes it easier to obey you. Amen.
- Welcome
- Worship
- Lesson
- Worship
TECH:
This curriculum has been adapted from the Promiseland Curriculum by Willow Creek Community Church 43 LESSON 7: SMALL GROUP
Key Concept: God is King and in charge over all things and we need to obey His laws.
Bible Verse: I will always obey Your law, for ever and ever. Psalm 119:44
SMALL GROUP TIME
Kid Connection
group.
2. Ask them who are some
people you need to obey? Do
you find it easy or hard to obey
those people?
“Today in Large Group we are
going to hear another story
about David. David was in a
difficult situation, but he realized
he had to obey God even
though it was going to be hard.
Listen to hear what David was
facing and how he obeyed God.”
What do we need to do because God is King over all? Obey Him.
What is the difference between ‘obey’ and ‘obey all the way’?
Obey all the way means to obey God’s laws with the right motives and
attitudes.
Activity: Obey or Obey all the Way?
Supplies: Obey or Obey all the Way Sheet (1 per child) & Pencils
1. Give each child an “Obey or Obey all the Way” page.
2. Ask someone to read each situation. Help them choose which answer
is the best.
3. Ask someone to read the Bible verse that goes with each situation.
Prayer Time
Program Schedule
Extra Time?
1. Have the kids look up the Bible verses from the situations in their Bible.
them up.
OBEY OR OBEY ALL THE WAY?
Situation #1
Your mom tells you to clean up your room. She is upset because she has already asked you several times, and you keep putting it off.
What do you do?

Obey – complain to your mom, then clean your room, moping around, moving slowly, and complaining the whole time.

Obey all the way – respond nicely to your mom, and apologize for not obeying her before. Then, clean your room, moving quickly, humming or singing your favorite song.
"Do everything without complaining or arguing." Philippians 2:14
Situation #2
You and your friend are looking at the baseball/softball team list. Your friend made the team, but you didn't. Your friend is excited!
What do you do?

Obey – don't say anything to your friend.

Cross your arms and walk away.

Obey all the way – say you are disappointed you didn't make it, tell your friend congratulations for making it.
"Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another about yourself." Romans 12:10
Situation #3
You are sleeping over at a friend’s house, and your friends start saying mean things about another friend of yours. What do you do?

Okay – don't participate in the conversation. Stay quiet.

Obey all the way – stand up for your friend. Think of something nice to say about your friend.
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up." Ephesians 4:29
Situation #4
No one in the school wants to be friends with this one kid in your class. He is bigger than the other kids, wears funny clothes, and
never smiles. Everyone talks about him behind his back. As you are going to the cafeteria, he asks if he can eat lunch with you. What do
you do?

Okay – tell him yes, but at lunch, ignore him and pretend he isn't there. Don't talk to him, and sit with your back to him.

Obey all the way – tell him yes, and at lunch, ask him questions to try to get to know him. Ask him to come to your birthday party so other people can get to know him.
"We should love one another." 1 John 3:11
Situation #5
Your friend is in a fight with someone. At recess, your friend decides to play a mean joke on that person and asks you to help.
What do you do?

Obey – tell your friend you don't want to get involved, but don't do anything to stop the mean joke.

Obey all the way – stop your friend from playing the mean joke, and help the two become friends again.
"Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and everyone else." 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Situation #6
You are at the library with your mom and brother. Your mom has asked you to watch your little brother while she looks around. You
really wanted to read a cool magazine. What do you do?

Okay – watch your brother, but complain, ignore him, and make fun of him.

Obey all the way – watch your brother and help him find books and toys he likes.
"Be kind and compassionate to one another." Ephesians 4:32
PARENTS
GOD IS ALL KNOWING
Today your child learned that God is the King and in charge over all. David recognized
God as the final authority and obeyed God instead of following the advice of his
warriors and killing Saul. We talked about the difference between ‘obeying’ and ‘obeying
all the way’. Obeying all the way means to obey God’s laws with the right motives and
attitudes.
• Ask your child what the difference is between ‘obeying’ and ‘obeying all the way’.
• Look up the Bible verses from each situation on their activity sheet.
• Practice learning the Bible verse with them each night before bed.
Bible Verse:
I will always obey Your law, for ever and ever. Psalm 119:44
Key Concept: God is the only one who has always existed and He is worthy of our worship.
Bible Verse: Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. Psalm 100:2
THEME: Emoji
DON’T FORGET TO:
them.
show in the lesson.
Program Schedule
LARGE GROUP TIME
3) Last Week Recap: “God is King and in charge over all things and we
need to obey His laws.”
4) WORSHIP (1 song)
“Today in Large Group we are going to hear about how we can tell God
how wonderful He is and express our love to Him. We call this worship.
Listen to find out about different ways we can worship God.
God is the only one who has always existed and He is worthy of our
worship.”
(Psalm 90:2, 93:2, 100:3, 139)
child’s life.
Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. Psalm 100:2
God is the only one who has always existed and He is worthy of our
worship.
11) PRAY - Dear God, thank you for allowing us to worship you everyday,
today and forever. Amen.
- Welcome
- Worship
- Lesson
- Worship
TECH:
This curriculum has been adapted from the Promiseland Curriculum by Willow Creek Community Church 47 LESSON 8: SMALL GROUP
Key Concept: God is the only one who has always existed and He is worthy of our worship.
Bible Verse: Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. Psalm 100:2
SMALL GROUP TIME
Kid Connection
group.
2. Ask them to think of a
time when someone said
something nice about them.
What did they say? How did
it make you feel?
What are some of the different ways we can worship God? Sing, dance,
pray, read the Bible
One of the reasons we worship God is because He is eternal. What does
eternal mean? Forever. No beginning and no end.
Activity #1: “God Is” Cards
Supplies: God Is Cards – 1 set
God Is Bible Verses (see separate sheet below)
1. Sit in a circle with your group.
“Today in Large Group
we are going to hear about
how we can tell God how
wonderful He is and express
our love to Him. We call this
worship. Listen to find out
about different ways we can
worship God.”
2. Put the “God Is” cards face up in the middle of the circle.
3. Read the first verse from your “God Is” Bible Verses Sheet
4. Ask the kids to see if they can match the verse with one of the cards in
the middle.
5. Continue reading the verses until all the cards are matched.
Activity #2: Write Your Own Psalm
Program Schedule
Supplies: My Psalm Sheets
Pencils / Markers
1. Give each child a “My Psalm” Sheet.
2. Read the text in each box and have the write or draw something in that
box
3. Fill out a sheet of your own as you go.
4. Take turns reading your Psalms out loud.
Prayer Time
Kids should stay at their SG 2. Pray for kids & requests. Ask kids to pray if they are comfortable.
them up.
48 Extra Time?
GOD IS – BIBLE VERSES
Read the following verses, and have the kids in your group match them to
one of the “God Is” Cards in the middle of your circle. (Do not read the
answers.)
1. Psalm 139:3 “You are familiar with all of my ways.”
(Explain that “familiar” means that God knows you.) God is all-knowing
2. Psalm 73:23 “I am always with you.” God is everywhere
3. Psalm 47:7 “For God is the King over all the earth; sing to Him a song of
praise.” God is king and in charge over all
4. Psalm 103:11 “For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His
love for those who fear him.” God is loving
5. Psalm 32:7 “You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble.”
God protects us
6. Psalm 103:12 “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our
sins from us.” God forgives us
7. Psalm 147:59 “Great is the Lord and mighty in power.” God is powerful
8. Psalm 145:13 “The Lord is faithful to all His promises.” God keeps his
promises
PARENTS
GOD IS ETERNAL
Today your child learned that God has always existed. He made the world
and He made us. David worshiped God through celebration. God is the only
one who has always existed and is worthy of our worship.
• Ask your child to show you the Psalm they wrote.
• Together, look up verses in Psalms, and find verses that worship God.
• Write a list of things that you can worship God about.
Bible Verse:
Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs.
Psalm 100:2
FALL CURRICULUM
GRADES 3 - 4
UNIT 3
UNIT OVERVIEW
FRIENDS OF GOD
UNITY SUMMARY:
In this third unit of the Fall Quarter, kids will learn about various
“Friends of God” from the Old Testament and look at how those people
grew in their friendships with God.
They will learn that friends of God grow through having the courage to
do what is right, by serving God and others with their talents, by telling
others about God, and by keeping their word to others.
By learning about these Old Testament Friends of God, children will
learn how to grow in their own friendship with God.
Key Concept: God is holy and perfect and has provided a way for us to be in a friendship with Him forever.
Bible Verse: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23
THEME: Friendship Fingers
DON’T FORGET TO:
them.
show in the lesson.
Program Schedule
LARGE GROUP TIME - SALVATION SUNDAY
3) Last Week Recap: “God is the only one who has always existed and
He is worthy of our worship.”
4) WORSHIP (1 song)
“Today in Large Group we are going to learn about the only person who
has ever lived who was actually perfect. We are also going to hear about
the plan God made so He could be friends with us.
God is holy and perfect and has provided a way for us to be in a
friendship with Him forever.”
(Psalm 22:3, 30:4, 99:3,5, John 3:16, Romans 3:23, 5:8)
child’s life.
8) Memory Verse: (read from Bible) For the wages of sin is death, but the
gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23
“God is holy and perfect and has provided a way for us to be in a
friendship with Him forever.”
11) PRAY - Dear God, thank you for making a perfect way for us to be
your friend. Amen.
- Welcome
- Worship
- Lesson
- Worship
TECH:
Key Concept: God is holy and perfect and has provided a way for us to be in a friendship with Him forever.
Bible Verse: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23
Kid Connection
group.
2. Ask them if they know
anyone who seems perfect.
What would it be like to do
everything right? How would
your life be different?
SMALL GROUP TIME - SALVATION SUNDAY
Who is the only perfect person to ever walk on earth? Jesus
What was God’s plan for us since we were going to be separated from
Him? He sent Jesus to die for our sins.
Activity #1: “God Is” Cards
Supplies: God Made Contact Sheet (1 per child)
Commitment Sheets
Pencils
1. Sit in a circle with your group.
going to learn about the only
person who has ever lived
who was actually perfect. We
are also going to hear about
the plan God made so He
could be friends with us.”
2. Share briefly & appropriately how you came to ask Jesus to be your Forever Friend by
using the following guide:
A) Where you were spiritually before receiving Christ? What were you like? What
caused you to consider following Jesus?
B) What realization did you come to that finally motivated you to make Jesus your
Forever Friend? Specifically, remind the kids how you Admitted, Believed, and Chose
to become a Christian.
C) How did your life begin to change after becoming a Christian?
3. Give each child a ‘God Made Contact’ Sheet & a pencil.
4. Ask, “What is the first word we learned in Large Group?” World
Write the world “World” on the first blank on your paper. Review with them what they
learned about the world.
Program Schedule
5. Ask, “What is the second word we learned in Large Group?” Sin
6. Ask, “What is the third word we learned in Large Group?” Gift
Write the word “Sin” in the second blank. Review what they learned about sin.
Write the word “Gift” in the third blank. Review.
Write the letters ABC in the last blank. Review what A-B-C means.
Admit, Believe, Choose.
8. Hand out the “Commitment Sheets”. Read each statement to the kids. Ask them to
listen carefully, and check off the box for the statement that is most appropriate for them.
7. Say, “Becoming Forever Friends with God is as easy as ____.” ABC
Kids should stay at their SG Prayer Time
table until their parents pick 1. Ask kids for prayer requests & write them in your SG journal.
them up.
Extra Time?
PARENTS
GOD IS ETERNAL
Over the past several weeks, the children in Grades 3-4 have been learning about the attributes of God. They
have learned that in a big universe, God wants to make one-on-one contact with them. Today, the kids learned
that God loves us so much, He sent Jesus to die, taking the punishment for our sins, so we can be Forever
Friends with Him.
The kids learned that becoming a Christian is as easy as A. B. C. “A” stands for admitting your sins – realizing
and admitting you have done wrong. “B” stands for believe – believing Jesus is the son of God who died on the
cross so our sins would be forgiven. “C” stands for choose – choosing to follow God, accepting his forgiveness,
and obeying God’s word. During the program today, your child was given the opportunity to pray to receive this
gift.
• Talk with your child about the salvation message he/she heard. Encourage your child to ask questions and go
to the Bible for answers.
• Here are some Bible verses that you and your child can check out that explain how to become a member of
God’s family.
o John 3:16
o John 14:6
o Romans 3:23
o Romans 5:8
o Romans 6:23
• Pray for and with your child this week. Encourage him/her to talk honestly with God. Remind him/her of
God’s desire and ability to see them through everything they face.
• Affirm and encourage your child as you see him/her take steps to follow Jesus.
Bible Verse:
“I will obey Your Word.” Psalm 119:17
Key Concept: God is our protector and we can have courage to do what He wants us to do.
Bible Verse: Be strong and courageous...for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
DON’T FORGET TO:
them.
show in the lesson.
LARGE GROUP TIME
3) Last Week Recap: “God is the only one who has always existed and
He is worthy of our worship.”
4) WORSHIP (1 song)
“Today in Large Group we are going to learn about 2 men named Joshua
& Caleb. They showed courage in a difficult situation.
God is our protector and we can have courage to do what He wants us
to do.”
JOSHUA & CALEB (Numbers 13:1 - 14:9)
Program Schedule
child’s life.
8) Memory Verse: (read from Bible) Be strong and courageous...for the
Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
- Welcome
- Worship
- Lesson
- Worship
“God is our protector and we can have courage to do what
He wants us to do.”
11) PRAY - Dear God, thank you for giving us the courage to make good
choices that make you happy. Amen.
TECH:
Key Concept: God is our protector and we can have courage to do what He wants us to do.
Bible Verse: Be strong and courageous…for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
Kid Connection
1. Welcome the kids to
your group. Ask them if
anything special or significant
happened.
2. Share a time when you
needed to display courage.
Keep it brief & appropriate for
kids.
3. Ask what is the most
courageous thing they have
ever done.
are going to learn about 2 men
named Joshua & Caleb. They
showed courage in a difficult
situation.”
Program Schedule
SMALL GROUP TIME
Why were Joshua & Caleb so courageous? They believed God would be
true to His promises. They trusted God.
Activity #1: Bible Story Review
Supplies: Story of Joshua & Caleb
Read the story of Joshua & Caleb to the kids. (See separate sheet) It
has a few blanks. Ask them to fill in the blanks with the correct words
when you pause for each of them.
Activity #2: Certificate of Courage
Supplies: Courage Certificates (1 per child)
Wiki Sticks – 2 per child
Crayons or Pencils
1. Give each child a certificate & 2 Wiki Sticks.
2. Read the Certificate & verse aloud.
3. Have the children print their name on the first blank of the courage
certificate.
4. Get them to ‘write’ the word COURAGE in the next blank using the
Wiki Sticks to form the letters.
5. Have them press the letters firmly onto the paper so they will stick.
6. Remind them: “When we have courage to do what God wants us to
do, we stand out from the crowd. See how the word COURAGE stands
out from your paper?”
7. Ask them to think of a situation in their life where they will need
courage. Allow for discussion.
Prayer Time
Kids should stay at their SG Extra Time?
table until their parents pick On the back of their courage certificate ask them to write down the
them up.
following letters, and unscramble the words:
61 Uhosja (Joshua) | Wvelet (twelve) | Cettrop (protect) | Yenoh (honey)
Aref (fear) | Lecab (Caleb)
JOSHUA AND CALEB STORY
Pause when you get to a blank and see if the kids in your group can guess the word
(in brackets).
The people of Israel were living out in the desert waiting to move into the new land
God had promised to give them. Their leader was a man named ______________. (Moses)
God told Moses to send some men out to explore the land of _________________. (Canaan),
the place God told them would be their new home.
Moses picked _________________ (twelve) men to be ____________ (spies) to find out about this new
land. One of the spies was a man named _______________ (Joshua) and another _______________
(Caleb).
The 12 men were to sneak into the land and check it out. They were to find out if the
people living there were weak or ________________ (strong). Moses wanted to know if the
land was good or ______ (bad).
When they returned, they told the Israelites all about the land. They said it was
flowing with ________ (milk) and ______________ (honey). But when the spies talked about the
people in the land, they trembled with ___________ (fear). They said the people living there
were very ___________ (strong).
Then ________________ (Joshua) and _____________ (Caleb) spoke up. They told the people to be
courageous, because God promised to give the land to them. But the scared spies try
to make everyone else ________________ (scared) too. They told the Israelites that the people
that lived in the land were big and scary.
They said, “We seemed like _____________ (grasshoppers) compared to them”. All the
people were scared and believe the 10 spies, instead of Joshua and Caleb.
Finally Joshua and Caleb got their attention. They reminded the people that _____
(God) had promised to give them this wonderful land. They told everyone, “Don’t be
________ (afraid).” Joshua and Caleb knew God was on their side and he would _______________
(protect) them.
They stood up for what was _____________ (right) and believed God. The people finally went
to the Promised Land. They lived in the land flowing with milk and honey, just like God
had promised.
CERTIFICATE OF COURAGE
This certificate is presented to
you are qualified to display great
Stand out from the crowd and stand up for what is right!
“Be strong and courageous...for the Lord your God
will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
PARENTS
BE COURAGEOUS
Today your child learned about the twelve Israelite spies checking out the
Promised Land. Ten spies were afraid to enter the land; two spies believed
God was with them and wanted to enter the land. They learned that God is
our protector and we need to have courage to obey God or do what is right.
• Watch this video on YouTube about the story of Joshua & Caleb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rX0ysJsro8
• Talk about a time when you were afraid & were courageous.
• Talk about God being our protector, and He wants us to be courageous in tough situations.
Bible Verse:
Be strong and courageous…for the Lord your God
will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9
Key Concept: God gave us talents and He wants us to serve Him and others.
Bible Verse: Serve Him faithfully with all your heart. 1 Samuel 12:24
DON’T FORGET TO:
them.
show in the lesson.
LARGE GROUP TIME
3) Last Week Recap: “God is our protector and we can have courage to
do what He wants us to do.”
4) WORSHIP (1 song)
“Today in Large Group we are going to learn about two men named
Belzalel and Oholiab. They loved to create things. Listen to how they
used their talents to serve God.
God gave us talents and He wants us to serve Him and others.”
Bezalel and Oholiab (Exodus 25:1-8, 31:1-11, 35:30-36:7)
Program Schedule
child’s life.
8) Memory Verse: (read from Bible) Serve Him faithfully with all your
heart. 1 Samuel 12:24
11) PRAY - Dear God, thank you for giving us talents to help us serve you
better. Amen.
- Welcome
- Worship
- Lesson
- Worship
TECH:
Key Concept: God gave us talents and He wants us to serve Him and others.
Bible Verse: Serve Him faithfully with all your heart. 1 Samuel 12:24
Kid Connection
1. Welcome the kids to
your group. Ask them if
anything special or significant
happened.
2. Ask them what they like
to do in their free time. What
activity or hobby to they like?
3. Share one of your talents.
going to learn about two men
named Belzalel and Oholiab.
They loved to create things.
Listen to how they used their
talents to serve God.”
SMALL GROUP TIME
How did Bezalel and Oholiab use their talents to serve God and others?
They helped build God’s tabernacle, or tent.
Activity: story of Bezalel and Oholiab
Read the story of Bezalel and Oholiab to the kids. (See separate sheet)
It has some mistakes. (mistakes are bolded)
Ask them to raise their hand when they hear a mistake. (and see if they
know the correct word)
Activity: Play Doh
Supplies: Play Doh (2 oz per child)
Ziplock bags (sandwich size) 1. Give each child 2 oz of play doh.
2. Ask them to make 1 or 2 things out of play doh that symbolize the
talents God has given them.
3. When everyone is done, ask each child to explain their sculpture &
their talents to the group.
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4. Place the finished art sculptures in a zip lock bag when they are
finished to take home with them.
Prayer Time
Extra Time?
Make a list of different talents they can think of, and someone who they
know has that talent.
them up.
BEZALEL AND OHOLIAB STORY
Incorrect words are bolded. See if the kids know what the correct words should be.
There once was a group of people called the Benannaites. They moved around from
place to place and didn’t have a restaurant where they could worship God.
God told Moses, the leader of the Israelites, to make a special tent where people
could go and learn about sewing and knitting. This was no ordinary tent. It was very
special, so God told Jim to use the best materials to build a tent. In fact, this tent was
so special that the Israelites gave the best of their own things, like jewelry, cloth, and
iPads.
Then, God told Moses about two men who could help make the best tent possible.
Their names were Paul and David. These two men were very good at making beautiful
furniture and curtains to make the tent look beautiful. So Bezalel and Oholiab went to
work and made the tent a beautiful place where people could eat dinner. God gave
Bezalel and Oholiab their wonderful talents, and they used those talents to serve God
and others.
Great job! God has given you some wonderful talents too, and He wants you to use
them to serve Him and others.
PARENTS
GOD GIVES US TALENTS
Today your child learned that God has given each of us talents so that we can
serve Him and others. They heard the story of Bezalel and Oholiab and how
they used their talents to help make the tabernacle beautiful.
• Look up the Bible verse in the Bible together.
• Talk about what talents you have and how you serve others and God with
them.
• Ask your child what talents they think they have, and how they can serve God
and others with them.
Bible Verse:
Serve Him faithfully with all your heart. 1 Samuel 12:24
Key Concept: Friends of God grow when they tell others about Him.
Bible Verse: Make known among the nations what He has done. Psalm 105:1
DON’T FORGET TO:
them.
show in the lesson.
LARGE GROUP TIME
3) Last Week Recap: “God gave us talents and He wants us to serve Him
and others.”
4) WORSHIP (1 song)
“Today in Large Group we are going to hear a story about some exciting
news. Listen to find out who told the exciting news, and what the news
was.
Friends of God grow when they tell others about Him.”
Program Schedule
Elisha (2 Kings 5:1-17)
child’s life.
8) Memory Verse: (read from Bible) Make known among the nations
what He has done. Psalm 105:1
11) PRAY - Dear God, thank you for helping us grow when we share about
you with our friends. Amen.
- Welcome
- Worship
- Lesson
- Worship
TECH:
Key Concept: Friends of God grow when they tell others about Him.
Bible Verse: Make known among the nations what He has done. Psalm 105:1
Kid Connection
group. Ask them what they did
this past week.
2. Share a time when
someone told you some
exciting news. (e.g. when you
won a prize, or something great
happened)
3. Ask them if anyone has
ever told them exciting news.
How did it make them feel?
are going to hear a story about
some exciting news. Listen to
find out who told the exciting
news, and what the news was.”
Program Schedule
SMALL GROUP TIME
In our Large Group story, who told the exciting news? The little servant girl
What was the exciting news? Elisha could heal Namaan’s leprosy.
Activity #1: Story of Elisha & Naaman
Read the story of Elisha & Naaman to the kids. (See separate sheet) It has
some mistakes. (mistakes are bolded)
Ask them to raise their hand when they hear a mistake. (and see if they know
the correct word)
Activity #2: Story of Elisha & Naaman
Supplies: Strips of Paper
Markers
Tape
1. Put the paper, markers & tape in the middle of the circle.
2. Write the name of the person who told you about God, on one strip of paper.
Tape it into a circle to start the paper chain.
3. Make another link with your name on it and add it to the chain.
4. Write down the names of people you want to tell about God. Add their links
to the chain.
5. As each child to write down the name of the person who told them about
God.
6. Then ask them to write their name and make their own chain by adding
names of people they can tell about God.
7. Talk about some ways they could tell their friends about God:
a. Bring them to church
b. Tell them the true meaning about Christmas
c. Show them a YouTube video of a Bible story
d. Talk to them
Prayer Time
Kids should stay at their SG 1. Ask kids for prayer requests & write them in your SG journal.
2. Pray for the names of the friends in their paper chain.
them up.
Extra Time?
Work on the Naaman word search.
ELISHA & NAAMAN STORY
There once was a man named Naaman who was a baker. Naaman had a problem. He
had a disease called chickenpox.
Naaman’s wife had a servant girl who felt bad about his disease. She knew of a prophet
named Bezalel who had the power through God to heal people. The servant girl told
Naaman’s wife about Elisha. Naaman’s wife talked to Naaman, and he decided to leave
right away. He asked permission from his boss, the King, and went off to find Elisha.
When he got to Elisha’s house, Elisha didn’t come out. Instead, he sent an email to
Naaman.
He told Naaman to eat 10 grapes while standing on his head and then he would be
healed. Naaman was mad, so he left. After talking to his servants, he decided to follow
Elisha’s directions, and he was healed. Naaman felt so scared! Naaman went back to
Elisha to thank him. Elisha told Naaman about God, and Naaman became a friend of
God.
The little servant girl knew about God’s prophet, and then Elisha, God’s prophet
helped Naaman. Through this chain reaction, Naaman became a friend of God. God
wants us to tell others about him, just like Elisha did.
Friends of God grow when they tell others about him.
Naaman Healed of Leprosy
So Naaman went down to the Jordan River and dipped
himself seven times, as the man of God had instructed
him. And his skin became as healthy as the skin of a
young child’s, and he was healed! 2 Kings 5:14
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PARENTS
ELISHA AND NAAMAN
Today your child heard the story about Naaman, an army commander, was
healed after a little servant girl told Naaman’s wife about the prophet Elisha.
Namaan was healed and became a friend of God. They also learned that God
wants us to tell others about Him.
• Talk about ways that you can tell others about God.
• Make a list of people who need to hear about God and pray for them
together.
Bible Verse:
Make known among the nations what He has done. Psalm 105:1
Key Concept: God is a promise keeper and He wants us to do what we say we will do.
Bible Verse: You must do whatever you say you will do. Deuteronomy 23:23
DON’T FORGET TO:
them.
show in the lesson.
LARGE GROUP TIME
3) Last Week Recap: “Friends of God grow when they tell others about
Him.”
4) WORSHIP (1 song)
“Today in Large Group we are going to hear a story about a man named
David. He kept a very important promise to his friend, Jonathan. Listen
to find out what promise David kept to Jonathan.
God is a promise keeper and He wants us to do what we say we will do.”
Program Schedule
(David and Mephibosheth, 1 Samuel 20:14-17, 2 Samuel 4:4, 9:1-13)
child’s life.
8) Memory Verse: (read from Bible) You must do whatever you say you
will do. Deuteronomy 23:23
God is a promise keeper and He wants us to do what we say we will do.
11) PRAY - Dear God, thank you for helping us do what we say we are
going to do, even when we don’t want to. Amen.
- Welcome
- Worship
- Lesson
- Worship
TECH:
Key Concept: The Bible is God’s book; we can believe it and do all that it says.
Bible Verse: “I will obey your word.” Psalm 119:17
Kid Connection
group. Ask them what they did
this past week.
2. Ask them if anyone has
ever made a promise that they
didn’t keep. How did that make
them feel?
going to hear a story about a
man named David. He kept a
very important promise to his
friend, Jonathan. Listen to find
out what promise David kept to
Jonathan.”
SMALL GROUP TIME
What promise did David keep? He promised Jonathan that he would take
care of his family after Jonathan died.
Activity: Story of David & Mephibosheth
Read the story of David & Mephibosheth to the kids. (See separate sheet)
It has some mistakes. (mistakes are bolded)
Ask them to raise their hand when they hear a mistake (and see if they
know the correct word)
Activity: Crossword Puzzle
Supplies: Crossword Puzzle
Answer Sheet
Pencils
1. Give each child a Crossword Puzzle to complete.
2. Use the answer sheet to help you if needed.
Prayer Time
Program Schedule
Extra Time
Look up the Bible verse in the Bible.
Practice saying the Bible verse together.
them up.
DAVID & MEPHIBOSHETH STORY
There was a war between the Israelites and the Philistines. King Saul and his two sons
went to fight in the war and they were killed. David’s dear friend Jonathan was one of
the sons.
Jonathan had a son named Mark. Mephibosheth was twenty years old when his father
died. There was a nurse caring for him, and when she heard that Saul and Jonathan
had been killed, she ran away with Mephibosheth. When she was running, she dropped
Mephibosheth and broke both of his arms.
David had promised Jonathan that he would give anyone in his family fuzzy slippers if
anything ever happened to Jonathan. David became king and called for Mephibosheth
to appear before him.
When Mephibosheth came to the palace, David was happy to see him. David told
Mephibosheth he would buy him a new car. He invited Mephibosheth to come and
live in the palace and eat at his table. David and Mephibosheth were both very happy.
Name:
David Keeps His Promise
Complete the crossword below
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4. Jonathan's father's job.
5. The name of Jonathan's father.
8. The name of Jonathan's son.
9. Something you tell someone you will do is called
this.
11. The name of David's friend.
12. The one who always keeps His promises.
Down
1. The name of the group of people that the king was
fighting.
2. The two things that got broken when Mephibosheth
was dropped.
3. The place where Mephibosheth and David lived at
the end of the story.
6. The person who looked after Mephibosheth.
7. The book in the Bible where today's verse is found.
10. The name of the new king after Saul died.
Name:
David Keeps His Promise
Complete the crossword below
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Across
4. Jonathan's father's job.
5. The name of Jonathan's father.
8. The name of Jonathan's son.
9. Something you tell someone you will do is called
this.
11. The name of David's friend.
12. The one who always keeps His promises.
Down
1. The name of the group of people that the king was
fighting.
2. The two things that got broken when Mephibosheth
was dropped.
3. The place where Mephibosheth and David lived at
the end of the story.
6. The person who looked after Mephibosheth.
7. The book in the Bible where today's verse is found.
10. The name of the new king after Saul died.
PARENTS
KEEPING PROMISES
Today your child heard the story about David’s promise to Jonathan and
kindness to Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth. They learned that God always
keeps His promises.
• Talk about what it means to keep a promise.
• Talk with your child about how they would feel if someone broke a promise
that was made to them.
Bible Verse:
You must do whatever you say you will do. Deuteronomy 23:23
LARGE GROUP: INTERACTIVE TEACHING TECHNIQUES
Interactive teaching is when children are taking part in their own learning in a variety of ways. It’s allowing children to do and process the
lesson for themselves rather than being spoon-fed our lesson objectives. This type of teaching is dynamic, hands-on and engaging.
Below is a list of interactive techniques. Consider using the rule of 3 and don’t be hesitant to engage multiple techniques into one lesson. It’s
also encouraged that as you teaching from God’s word you show the kids where the lesson is coming from. While you demonstrate Biblical
truths we want to communicate the lesson’s accessibility with relation to the Bible.
Remember, there are many more ways to create an interactive lesson and this is only the beginning. Be creative and have fun teaching to
your strengths!
1. Step Into The Story – With this approach the instructor illustrates a concept, idea, or principle with a real-life application story or
by making the characters in the Bible relatable. This will involve an emphasis on drama, for example, potentially teaching the lesson as a
“character” from your lesson. Considering dressing yourself or adapting the environment to help the children identify your unique character.
Go a step further and keep the kids engaged with a contrast of tone/pacing (funny, serious) and volume level throughout the level. Don’t be
afraid of the power of silence.
2. Word of the Day – Select an important word and highlight it throughout the large group teaching, working it into the lesson as much
possible with clear and notable emphasis to the audience. Make sure the word is clearly explained. This teaching strategy is based on the
benefits of repetition.
3. Make A Move – This strategy is easiest for a smaller spectrum of large groups. Consider this strategy if your lesson involves destinations
or conflicting emotions, characters, reactions etc. For this, you will identify walls or corners of the room that, when indicated, the children
will approach based on the relevant teaching point. Make sure your space is accommodating of traffic and will not lose children to activity
centres around the room or infringe on safety protocol. Also be sure to place signs or pictures on the wall for the visual learners and to assist
your efforts.
4. Quiz Recap – Keep the lesson concise and challenge the children to their understanding by using an interactive quiz and create a
competition within the class to engage the group. This tool is best used with the support of technology. Give them hand gestures to indicate
their vote and keep track for a competitive interest within the class. Be sure not to drag out this tool by asking too many questions.
5. Live Tableau – While teaching a narrative, ask children to come up on stage and make a tableau of the event. One at a time throughout
the lesson you are positioning this tableau, with one child per event, chronologically. This allows for participatory learning and engages both
visual and kinesthetic learners.
6. Unravel the Letters – While teaching your lesson unveil the letters within your story to highlight a word within your key concept. These
letters can be held by kids throughout the lesson or posted to a board. Make sure the children are working at unveiling these letters as a
group and are rewarded by discovering the mystery. Consider jumbling the letters with older ages.
7. Reactive Response – For this strategy, you will give the children a response (noise, word, action, etc.) to engage in when you say a word
you have identified is special to your lesson. Make sure the task is clearly explained and the instructions are easy to follow. You will want
to be cautious about the ‘reaction’s’ potential to disturb your lesson rather than highlight a key point. Making sure the ‘reaction’ can be
completed quickly so you can carry on with your teaching. This teaching strategy is based on the benefits of repetition and it encourages kids
to stay focused while listening for their cue!
8. Backward & Upside Down – We’re all use to navigating through the lesson chronologically or through a set order because that makes
sense. But do you have the perfect lesson to give a backwards spin?
With older age groups you can tease their minds by following the story backwards – think Momento! If the concept confuses you then don’t
sweat it, but if you’re up for a challenge and want to step outside the box, try this strategy and be sure to use the rewind/play/fast-forward
feature with your kids!
9. Intentional Posture/Levels – Don’t get stuck in the mud. Articulate yourself through your body language. Show the points of emphasis
through leaning in, sitting down when things get serious, and jumping around when things are funny! Use locations in your story in different
corners of the stage but remain within clear sight of the group at all times. Be sure not to overuse a variance of postures but be repetitive
within the narrative.
TECH NOTES
What you do matters! We know that in today’s day and age both children and adults are
cultivated by digital media – and that’s where you come in! In order for you to allow you to
do the best job you can do, check out these pointers:
SET THE TONE FROM THE START
o When kids are coming into the room we want them to be excited and to be with their friends and interact with their leaders.
o Make sure you arrive on time to play some of the generic worship videos prior to the countdown video to lesson.
COMMUNICATE WITH LARGE GROUP TEACHER
o Prior to starting the lesson, make sure you connect with the large group teacher to make sure they are planning to execute the standard Sunday morning structure.
o From there, ensure that you are on the same page about starting the countdown to lesson.
STAY FOCUSED
o Make sure you’re focused on your role so the large group teacher doesn’t need to prompt you when they don’t wish to.
o You’re attention is crucial for a smooth morning and the best part is you can catch a break at the final small group sessions!
DON’T BE A STRANGER
o You have a special role in the room but make an effort to meet other leaders and get to know some of the kids in your class. Chances are they think you’re pretty cool and would love to have your attention!

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