October 17, 2021 - Lesson 4: Crossing the Red Sea (Preschool Lesson)

Big Idea: God is so, so powerful.

Bible Basis: Exodus 14

Key Verse: “Great is the Lord (pump open palms upwards two times). His power (put fists together in front of you, then explode hands outward) is mighty (flex muscles).” Psalm 147:5 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).

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OPENING PRAYER

Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

BIBLE LESSON VIDEO

ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. What did today’s true Bible story teach you about God?

(We have a number of additional learning activities that you can do with your child(ren). However, due to copyright restrictions, they are available only to those who have registered for Our Savior’s Kids. To register your child(ren), click the button below)

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear God, Nothing is too hard for you. You can do anything because you are so, so powerful. Thanks for using your power to help me. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of Moses and the Red Sea in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of Moses and the Red Sea in Exodus 14 with your child.

• Do some of the additional activities above! (Available to all families who register their children!)

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

October 10, 2021 - Lesson 3: Moses vs. the Big Bad Pharoah (Preschool)

Big Idea: God is so, so powerful.

Bible Basis: Exodus 7:12-10:20

Key Verse: “Great is the Lord (pump open palms upwards two times). His power (put fists together in front of you, then explode hands outward) is mighty (flex muscles).” Psalm 147:5 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).

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OPENING PRAYER

Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

BIBLE LESSON VIDEO

ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. If you could have seen one of the times that God showed His power to Pharaoh, which one would you want to see? (Ex. water to blood, frogs, flies, hail, darkness.) Why?

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CLOSING PRAYER

Dear God, Nothing is too hard for you. You can do anything because you are so, so powerful. Thanks for using your power to help me. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of Moses and the plagues in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of Moses and the plagues in Exodus 7-10 with your child.

• Do some of the additional activities above! (Available to all families who register their children!)

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

October 3, 2021 - Lesson 2: Moses and the Fiery Bush

Big Idea: God will always help me.

Bible Basis: Exodus 3-4

Key Verse: But I know (point to head) that God (point up) helps me (clasp hands together). The Lord (point up) is the one (hold up one finger in front of you) who keeps me going (walk in place). Psalm 54:4 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).

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OPENING PRAYER

Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

BIBLE LESSON VIDEO

ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. Why do you think Moses was so afraid of talking to Pharaoh? Is there something that you are afraid of doing? How can God help you??

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CLOSING PRAYER

Dear God, Thank you for always being with us, and for always helping us. You are an amazing God, and we love you so much. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of Moses and the burning bush in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of Moses and the fiery bush in Exodus 3-4 with your child.

• Do some of the additional activities above! (Available to all families who register their children!)

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

September 26, 2021 - Lesson 1: Baby in a Basket

Big Idea: God will always help me.

Bible Basis: Exodus 1:1-2:10

Key Verse: But I know (point to head) that God (point up) helps me (clasp hands together). The Lord (point up) is the one (hold up one finger in front of you) who keeps me going (walk in place). Psalm 54:4 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).

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OPENING PRAYER

Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

BIBLE LESSON VIDEO

ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. What are all of the ways that God helped baby Moses in today’s true Bible story? Can you tell about a time that God helped you do something?

(We have a number of additional learning activities that you can do with your child(ren). However, due to copyright restrictions, they are available only to those who have registered for Our Savior’s Kids. To register your child(ren), click the button below)

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear God, Thank you for always being with us and for always helping us. You are an amazing God and we love you so much. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of the birth of Moses your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of Moses’ birth in Exodus 1:1-2:10 with your child.

• Do some of the additional activities above! (Available to all families who register their children!)

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

September 19, 2021 - Lesson 2: Joseph Forgives His Brothers

Big Idea: God forgives me, so I can forgive others.

Bible Basis: Genesis 37, 43-45

Key Verse: Forgive one another (wipe hands together as if brushing dirt off) just as God (point up) forgave (brush hands together again) you (point toward children) because of what Christ has done (stretch arms out like a cross). Ephesians 4:32 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).

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OPENING PRAYER

Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

BIBLE LESSON VIDEO

ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. If you were Joseph, what would you have said to your brothers when they came to get food in Egypt many years later? Would you have forgiven them?

(We have a number of additional learning activities that you can do with your child(ren). However, due to copyright restrictions, they are available only to those who have registered for Our Savior’s Kids. To register your child(ren), click the button below)

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear Jesus, Sometimes it’s really hard to forgive. Please help me forgive others when they hurt me. Thank you for forgiving me when I do bad things. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of Joseph in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 37, 43-45 with your child.

• Do some of the additional activities above!

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

September 12, 2021 - Lesson 1: Esau Forgives His Brother

Big Idea: God forgives me, so I can forgive others.

Bible Basis: Genesis 27, 32-33

Key Verse: Forgive one another (wipe hands together as if brushing dirt off) just as God (point up) forgave (brush hands together again) you (point toward children) because of what Christ has done (stretch arms out like a cross). Ephesians 4:32 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).

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OPENING PRAYER

Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

BIBLE LESSON VIDEO

ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. If you were Esau, would you have forgiven Jacob for stealing something special from you? Why or why not?

(We have a number of additional learning activities that you can do with your child(ren). However, due to copyright restrictions, they are available only to those who have registered for Our Savior’s Kids. To register your child(ren), click the button below)

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear Jesus, Thank you for forgiving me when I do bad things. Help me forgive other people when they do bad things to me. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of Jacob and Esay in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 27, 32-33 with your child.

• Do more of the activities above!

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

Summer Break!

We are taking the month of June off! We will be back in July with a whole slate of new Our Savior Kid’s lessons! See you soon!

May 30, 2021 - Lesson 4: Paul Get's Bitten By a Snake

Big Idea: Jesus is with me when I am hurt.

Bible Basis: Acts 28:1-10

Key Verse: “And you (point forward with both fingers) can be sure (two thumbs up) that I am always with you (hug yourself), to the very end (rock back and forth).” Matthew 28:20 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).

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OPENING PRAYER

Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

BIBLE LESSON VIDEO

ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. When Paul was bitten by a venomous snake, he should have been hurt. Who do you think protected him?

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Choose one (or more) of these activities to do with your child.

+ Play Dough Snake

• Supplies: Play dough
• Directions: Give each child a small piece of play dough and tell them to roll it into a snake. When the children are finished making their own snake, encourage them to link the snakes together to make one giant, long snake.
• Say: Whoa—this is a really long snake! But our snake is made of play dough. In today’s true Bible story, there’s a real snake that bites someone. We’ll hear the story in just a little bit and we’ll learn that Jesus is with us when we’re hurt.
• Question: Have you ever seen a snake? Tell us about it.

+ Snakes and Ladders (Application Activity)

• Supplies: Game Board and game piece (1 per group), dice (1 per group)(from the downloadedable materials)
• Preparation: Cut the Topher Game piece out from the bottom corner of the game board
• Say: Today we learned that Jesus is with us when we’re hurt. Let’s play a game that helps us remember that.
• Directions: Have the children sit in a circle and place the game board in the middle. Place the Topher the Gopher game piece at the beginning of the path. Have the children take turns rolling the dice. Before each child rolls, though, have them share about a time they got hurt. After each roll, move Topher accordingly. If Topher lands at the bottom of a ladder, he can take a shortcut to the top of the ladder. If Topher lands on the tip of the snake’s tail, he will slide down to its head. Whenever that happens, lead the children in saying, “Jesus is with me when I’m hurt.” Continue playing until Topher makes it to the end.

+ Pin the Band Aid (Application Activity)

• Supplies: Topher poster (1 per group), Band-Aids (1 per child), blindfold (1 per group)
• Preparation: Print the Topher poster on 4 sheets of paper. Tape the sheets of paper onto the wall at about eye-level for a child so it forms a picture of Topher the Gopher.
• Say: In today’s true Bible story, Paul was bitten by a snake. But Jesus was with him when he got hurt. Let’s play a game where we help Topher and remember that just like Paul, Jesus is with us when we’re hurt.
• Directions: This game plays just like “Pin the Tail on the Donkey.” One at a time, blindfold each child (or have them close their eyes), give them a Band-Aid with the paper backing removed, and face them toward the Topher poster. The child must slowly walk toward the poster and stick their Band-Aid anywhere on Topher’s body. When the Band-Aid has been applied, lead all the children in cheering and saying, “Jesus is with me when I’m hurt.” Continue playing until everyone has had a turn. When finished, sit down with the children and ask the question below.
• Question: When you get hurt, you can pray to Jesus. What would you say to Jesus when you’re hurting?

+ Hot Potato (Bible Memorization Activity)

• Supplies: Ball, music player
• Today's Bible Verse: “And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end.” Matthew 28:20
• Directions: Sit in a circle and practice the Bible verse together until the children can remember it. When ready, begin passing the ball around the circle while playing music. When you stop the music, the children must stop passing the ball. If the child holding the ball is a girl, lead all the girls in saying the Bible verse together. If the child holding the ball is a boy, lead all the boys in saying the Bible verse together. Continue playing for as long as time and interest allow.

+ Paper People Party (Bible Story Review Activity)

• Supplies: Story Character Cards
• Directions: Give each child a set of Story Cutout Characters. There will be a cutout for each of the main characters from the story. Ask the children what happened first in today’s Bible story. After sharing, ask them what happened next. As the children retell the story, encourage them to move the cutout characters as if they were reenacting the story with play people. Continue until the children have retold the entire Bible story.

+ My Parents (Response to God Activity)

• Supplies: GO! Home Guide (1 per child), markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a GO! Home Guide and some crayons or markers. The sheet will have a space for children to draw. Tell the children to draw a picture of their mom and/or dad. When finished, ask the children to show their picture and to talk about it.
• Say: One of the ways Jesus helps us when we’re hurt is by giving us mommies and daddies who take care of us. Let’s say a prayer and thank Jesus for giving us our mommies and daddies.
• Prayer: Begin by asking if any of the children would like to pray. Allow any children who want to pray the opportunity to do so. When they’re finished, close the prayer by thanking Jesus for all of the children’s parents as well as your own.

+ Coloring Sheet (GO! Deeper Activity)

• Supplies: Bible story coloring sheet, markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a Bible story coloring sheet and some crayons or markers. While the children are coloring, give them a snack to eat and ask the following questions to help them go deeper into the story.
• Question: When Paul was bitten by a venomous snake, he should have been hurt. Who do you think protected him?
• Question: Paul healed the sick people with the power of Jesus. How do you think Jesus can help you when you’re feeling sick?

(Due to copyright restrictions, the printable materials described in the activities above are only available to those who have registered for Our Savior’s Kids. To register your child(ren), click the button below)

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear Jesus, Thank you for being with me. When I get hurt, please keep me safe and help me get better. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of Paul bitten by a snake in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of Paul gets bitten by a snake in Acts 28:1-10 with your child.

• Do more of the activities above!

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

May 23, 2021 - Lesson 3: Paul Gets Shipwrecked

Big Idea: Jesus is with me when I am scared.

Bible Basis: Acts 27

Key Verse: “And you (point forward with both fingers) can be sure (two thumbs up) that I am always with you (hug yourself), to the very end (rock back and forth).” Matthew 28:20 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).

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OPENING PRAYER

Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

BIBLE LESSON VIDEO

ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. If you were Paul, would you have been afraid during the storm? Why or why not?

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Choose one (or more) of these activities to do with your child.

+ Boat Float

• Supplies: Plastic bin filled with water (1), aluminum foil (1 roll), coins (20 or more)
• Directions: Give each child a square of aluminum foil. Show them how to create a simple boat by molding and forming it into a bowl or canoe shape. When finished, have the children put their boat in the bin of water to see if it will float. If it floats, have them place coins in the boat one at a time until the boat sinks. See whose boat can hold the most coins.
• Say: Those were some great boats! But at some point, they all sank. Today’s true story is all about some people on a sinking boat! We’ll hear the story in just a little bit and we’ll learn that Jesus is with us when we’re scared.
• Question: Have you been on a boat before? What was it like?

+ Flying Fears (Application Activity)

• Supplies: Paper (1 piece per child), crayons or markers, bucket (1 per group), “Jesus” printable picture
• Say: Today we learned that Jesus is with us when we’re scared. Let’s play a game that helps us give our fears to Jesus.
• Directions: Give each child a piece of paper and some crayons or markers. Tell them to draw a picture of something that makes them feel afraid or simply draw a scared face. When finished, have the children crumple their paper into a ball. Next, have the children sit in a circle. Place the bucket (with Jesus picture taped to it) in the center of the circle. Together as a group, say, “Jesus is with me when I’m scared,” then have the children try to throw their fears into the Jesus bucket. Count the number of pieces that made it in and announce the number, then try it again. For additional rounds, it doesn’t matter if they get someone else’s piece of paper. Challenge the children to beat their previous high score.
• Question: Tell me about a time when you were afraid. How could Jesus help you when that happens?

+ No Fear Cheer (Application Activity)

• Supplies: None
• Say: In today’s true Bible story, the sailors were afraid of the storm, but Paul wasn’t afraid. That’s because he knew that Jesus was with him. Let’s play a game that helps us remember that Jesus is with us too.
• Directions: Ask the children the following question: “What is something that makes you feel afraid?” After each answer, lead the whole group in the chant below with hand motions. Continue until every child has had a turn answering.
• Song: RWhen I am afraid. (Shake hands to one side.) When I am scared. (Shake hands to other side.) Jesus is with me everywhere. (Hug yourself.)

+ Hot Potato (Bible Memorization Activity)

• Supplies: Ball, music player
• Today's Bible Verse: “And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end.” Matthew 28:20
• Directions: Sit in a circle and practice the Bible verse together until the children can remember it. When ready, begin passing the ball around the circle while playing music. When you stop the music, the children must stop passing the ball. If the child holding the ball is a girl, lead all the girls in saying the Bible verse together. If the child holding the ball is a boy, lead all the boys in saying the Bible verse together. Continue playing for as long as time and interest allow.

+ Paper People Party (Bible Story Review Activity)

• Supplies: Story Character Cards
• Directions: Give each child a set of Story Cutout Characters. There will be a cutout for each of the main characters from the story. Ask the children what happened first in today’s Bible story. After sharing, ask them what happened next. As the children retell the story, encourage them to move the cutout characters as if they were reenacting the story with play people. Continue until the children have retold the entire Bible story.

+ Fear Fighters (Response to God Activity)

• Supplies: GO! Home Guide (1 per child), markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a GO! Home Guide and some crayons or markers. The sheet will have a space for children to draw. Tell the children to draw a picture of a scared face. When finished, ask the children to show their picture and to tell everyone about something that scares them.
• Say: Today we learned that we don’t have to fight our fear alone. That’s because Jesus is with us when we’re scared. When we feel afraid, we can pray to Jesus and ask Him to help us. That’s what we’re going to do right now.
• Prayer: Begin by asking if any of the children would like to pray. Allow any children who want to pray the opportunity to do so. When they’re finished, close the prayer by asking Jesus to help the children in your group be brave when something scary happens. Pray for the specific situations that were shared by the children. Thank Jesus for helping you when you’re scared.

+ Coloring Sheet (GO! Deeper Activity)

• Supplies: Bible story coloring sheet, markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a Bible story coloring sheet and some crayons or markers. While the children are coloring, give them a snack to eat and ask the following questions to help them go deeper into the story.
• Question: If you were Paul, would you have been afraid during the storm? Why or why not?
• Question: What do you do when you feel afraid?

(Due to copyright restrictions, the printable materials described in the activities above are only available to those who have registered for Our Savior’s Kids. To register your child(ren), click the button below)

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear Jesus, Thank you for being with me. When I get scared, please help me be brave. I love you so much.Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of Paul being shipwrecked in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of Paul gets sp=hipwrecked in the Bible in Acts 27 with your child.

• Do more of the activities above!

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

May 16, 2021 - Lesson 2: The Church Prays for Paul and Barnabas

Big Idea: I can pray for people.

Bible Basis: Acts 13

Key Verse: “Pray (fold hands) for one another (point toward children) so that you might be healed (hug yourself and rock back and forth).” James 5:16 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).

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OPENING PRAYER

Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

BIBLE LESSON VIDEO

ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. How do you think Paul and Barnabas felt when their friends prayed for them? Why do you think they felt that way?

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Choose one (or more) of these activities to do with your child.

+ Play Dough People

• Supplies: Play dough
• Directions: Give each child two pieces of playdough. Tell them to make two play dough friends. When finished, ask the children what their play dough people’s names are and what they like to do together. Encourage the children to play act those things with their play dough people.
• Say: In today’s true Bible story, there are two friends named Paul and Barnabas. They like to travel together and tell people about Jesus. We’re going to hear their story from the Bible today and learn that we can pray for others.
• Question: Do you have a best friend? What’s their name? What do you like to do with them?

+ Prayer Train (Application Activity)

• Supplies: None
• Say: Today we learned that we can pray for others. Let’s play a fun game that helps us pray for each other in this group. .
• Directions: Begin walking around the children and repeatedly chanting in a sing-song-y voice, “I can pray for others.” When you approach a child, say, “Can I pray for you?” After the child says “yes,” they can join your prayer train by holding onto your waist. Together, the two of you will walk and chant together until you approach another child and repeat the above instructions. Continue until all of the children have joined the prayer train. When finished, sit down and ask the children what they need prayer for. If they need more direction, ask if there’s anything that is making them sick, sad, or scared. After each answer, lead the group in a short prayer for that person.

+ Row the Boat (Application Activity)

• Supplies: None
• Say: In today’s true Bible story, the church friends prayed for Paul and Barnabas before they got in their boat and sailed across the sea. Let’s play a game that helps us pray for each other like the friends did.
• Directions: Lead the children in singing the song below to the tune of “Row Your Boat.” While singing, have the children rock back and forth while pretend to row. After each round of singing, have one of the children share something they need prayer for. Continue alternating between singing the song and taking prayer requests until all of the children have had a turn to share.
• Song: Row, row, row your boat,Gently ‘cross the sea. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, My friends all prayed for me.

+ Hot Potato (Bible Memorization Activity)

• Supplies: Ball, music player
• Today's Bible Verse: “Pray for one another so that you might be healed.” James 5:16
• Directions: Sit in a circle and practice the Bible verse together until the children can remember it. When ready, begin passing the ball around the circle while playing music. When you stop the music, the children must stop passing the ball. If the child holding the ball is a girl, lead all the girls in saying the Bible verse together. If the child holding the ball is a boy, lead all the boys in saying the Bible verse together. Continue playing for as long as time and interest allow.

+ Paper People Party (Bible Story Review Activity)

• Supplies: Story Character Cards
• Directions: Give each child a set of Story Cutout Characters. There will be a cutout for each of the main characters from the story. Ask the children what happened first in today’s Bible story. After sharing, ask them what happened next. As the children retell the story, encourage them to move the cutout characters as if they were reenacting the story with play people. Continue until the children have retold the entire Bible story.

+ Church Friends (Response to God Activity)

• Supplies: GO! Home Guide (1 per child), markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a GO! Home Guide and some crayons or markers. The sheet will have a space for children to draw. Tell the children to draw a picture of one of their friends at church. When finished, have the children show their drawing and share with the group about their friend.
• Say: In today’s Bible story, Paul and Barnabas’ church friends prayed for them. We can pray for our friends at church too. How could you pray for the friend in your drawing?
• Prayer: Begin by asking if any of the children would like to pray. Allow any children who want to pray the opportunity to do so. When they’re finished, close the prayer by thanking Jesus for giving us friends at church. Use the children’s suggestions to pray for the friends in their drawings.

+ Coloring Sheet (GO! Deeper Activity)

• Supplies: Bible story coloring sheet, markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a Bible story coloring sheet and some crayons or markers. While the children are coloring, give them a snack to eat and ask the following questions to help them go deeper into the story.
• Question: What was your favorite part of today’s Bible story? Why did you like that part?
• Question: How do you think Paul and Barnabas felt when their friends prayed for them? Why do you think they felt that way?

(Due to copyright restrictions, the printable materials described in the activities above are only available to those who have registered for Our Savior’s Kids. To register your child(ren), click the button below)

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear Jesus, Thank you for hearing my prayers. I’m so glad I can talk to You. Please help my friends who are sick, sad, or hurting. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of the church encouraging Paul and Barnabas in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of the Church praying for Paul and Barnabas in the Bible in Acts 13 with your child.

• Do more of the activities above!

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

May 9, 2021 - Lesson 1: The Church Prays for Peter

Big Idea: I can pray for people.

Bible Basis: Acts 12:1-19

Key Verse: “Pray (fold hands) for one another (point toward children) so that you might be healed (hug yourself and rock back and forth).” James 5:16 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).

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OPENING PRAYER

Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

BIBLE LESSON VIDEO

ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. If you were one of Peter’s church friends, would you have been surprised when Peter knocked on the door? Why or why not?

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Choose one (or more) of these activities to do with your child.

+ Breaking Chains

• Supplies: Strips of paper, tape
• Directions: Cut a piece of paper into long strips. Help the children loop the strips together into a chain. Each chain should have at least 5 links. When finished, have the children put their hands through the links on either end of the chain. Count to 3, then have the children break their chain apart.
• Say: In today’s true Bible story, there’s a man who breaks out of his prison chains, but he didn’t do it with his own strength—there was an angel who helped him. In just a little bit, we’re going to hear that story and learn that we can pray for others.
• Question: Do you think you could break a real chain?

+ Prayer Spies (Application Activity)

• Supplies: None
• Say: Today we learned that we can pray for others. Let’s play a fun game that helps us pray for each other in this group.
• Directions: Have the children sit in a circle. Begin by saying (for example), “I spy with my little eye, someone with brown hair.” Allow the children to guess which child you’re spying. After the children guess, say “I spy” again, then give another clue. Each clue should get progressively easier until all of the children can guess who it is. Once guessed, lead the group in saying the short prayer below for that child. Continue until all of the children have been selected and prayed for.
• Prayer: “Dear Jesus, please help __ love and follow you. Amen.”

+ Sleeping Guards (Application Activity)

• Supplies: None
• Say: In today’s true Bible story, Jesus answered the people’s prayer by sending an angel to rescue Peter from jail. Let’s play a game that helps us remember that we can pray for other people too.
• Directions: Tell the children that they are the guards from the Bible story and you are the angel. Have the children lay on the floor and pretend to be sleeping. They must keep their eyes closed tightly. If the angel taps them, they get to be Peter. (Tell them you will only tap them if their eyes are completely closed.) Peter must stand up very quietly and sneak away with the angel. Direct Peter to stand behind you or something in the room so they are out of sight of the guards, then say, “Wake up, guards!” The guards must then sit up and guess which child is Peter by looking to see who is missing. Once the children guess correctly, have everyone say, “I can pray for others,” before going back to sleep. Continue playing rounds until all of the children have been Peter. When finished, ask the question below.
• Question: Do you know someone who is sick, sad, or hurt? Let’s say a prayer for them. (After each answer, say a very short prayer for that person.)

+ Hot Potato (Bible Memorization Activity)

• Supplies: Ball, music player
• Today's Bible Verse: “Pray for one another so that you might be healed.” James 5:16
• Directions: Sit in a circle and practice the Bible verse together until the children can remember it. When ready, begin passing the ball around the circle while playing music. When you stop the music, the children must stop passing the ball. If the child holding the ball is a girl, lead all the girls in saying the Bible verse together. If the child holding the ball is a boy, lead all the boys in saying the Bible verse together. Continue playing for as long as time and interest allow.

+ Paper People Party (Bible Story Review Activity)

• Supplies: Story Character Cards
• Directions: Give each child a set of Story Cutout Characters. There will be a cutout for each of the main characters from the story. Ask the children what happened first in today’s Bible story. After sharing, ask them what happened next. As the children retell the story, encourage them to move the cutout characters as if they were reenacting the story with play people. Continue until the children have retold the entire Bible story.

+ My Family (Response to God Activity)

• Supplies: GO! Home Guide (1 per child), markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a GO! Home Guide and some crayons or markers. The sheet will have a space for children to draw. Tell the children to draw a picture of their family. When finished, ask the children to show their picture and to share about their family.
• Say: Today we learned that we can pray for others. We can pray for our families. Let’s say a prayer right now. We can tell God about our family and ask Him to help them.
• Prayer: Begin by asking if any of the children would like to pray. Allow any children who want to pray the opportunity to do so. When they’re finished, close the prayer by asking God to help your family as well as the families of the children.

+ Coloring Sheet (GO! Deeper Activity)

• Supplies: Bible story coloring sheet, markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a Bible story coloring sheet and some crayons or markers. While the children are coloring, give them a snack to eat and ask the following questions to help them go deeper into the story.
• Question: If you were one of Peter’s church friends, would you have been surprised when Peter knocked on the door? Why or why not?
• Question: Peter’s church friends prayed for him. Who are your friends at church? How could you pray for them?

(Due to copyright restrictions, the printable materials described in the activities above are only available to those who have registered for Our Savior’s Kids. To register your child(ren), click the button below)

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear Jesus, Thank you for hearing my prayers. I’m so glad I can talk to You. Please help my friends who are sick, sad, or hurting. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of God freeing Peter from Jail in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of God freeing Peter from jail in the Bible in Acts 12:1-19 with your child.

• Do more of the activities above!

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

May 2, 2021 - Lesson 4: Philip and the Ethiopian

Big Idea: I can tell everyone about Jesus.

Bible Basis: Acts 8:26-40

Key Verse: “Go (march in place) into all the world (draw a big circle with your hands). Preach the good news (cup hands to mouth) to everyone (spread hands out in front of you).” Mark 16:15 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).

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OPENING PRAYER

Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

BIBLE LESSON VIDEO

ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. If you could tell someone about Jesus, what would you tell them?

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Choose one (or more) of these activities to do with your child.

+ Cup and String

• Supplies: Paper cups (2), string
• Preparations: In order to make the “telephone,” poke a small hole in the bottom of each cup. Feed one end of the string through the hole and tie a knot to keep the string from slipping back through. The knot should be on the inside of the cup or tin can. Do the same with the other end of the string and the other cup or tin can.
• Directions: Invite children to take turns listening on one end of the “telephone” by placing their ear in the cup as you speak into the cup on the other end. In order to work, the string must be pulled taut. After hearing what you say, have the children repeat it back to you through the telephone. Use the list below for ideas on what to say.
• Phrases:
  • I have good news!
  • Jesus died and now He is alive.
  • Jesus loves you so much.
  • Jesus wants you to follow Him.
  • You can live with Jesus in Heaven.
  • You can tell others about Jesus.
• Question: Do you have someone you like to talk to on the phone? What do you talk about?

+ Calling All Nations (Application Activity)

• Supplies: Cell phone printout cards
• Say: IIn today’s true Bible story, Philip told a man from another country about Jesus. Let’s play a game where we tell people from around the world that Jesus loves them.
• Directions: Give each child a Cellphone Printout card. Tell the children, “Let’s pretend to call someone in another country and say, ‘Hello. Jesus loves you.’” Teach the children how to say “Hello” in one of the languages listed below. Then, along with the children, pretend to dial the phone while making “beep” and “boop” sounds. Hold the phone to your ear and prompt the children to say (for example), “Hola! Jesus loves you!” Hang up, then repeat for another country. Continue until you have dialed all of the countries below.
• "Hello" in other countries:
  • Ethiopia: Salam (pronounced: sah-lahm)
  • Mexico: Hola (pronounced: oh-la)
  • China: Ni Hao (pronounced: knee-how)
  • Philippines: Kamusta (pronounced: ka-moos-ta)
  • Kenya: Habari (pronounced: ha-bar-ree)
  • Japan: Kon’nichiwa (pronounced: kone-eechie-wah)
  • Russia: Privet (pronounced: pre-vyet)
  • India: Namaste (na-ma-stay)
• Question: What else would you want to say to someone in a different country?

+ Jesus Hearts U (Application Activity)

• Supplies: Invitation template (1 per child), crayons and markers
• Say: Today we learned that we can tell everyone about Jesus. One way we can do that is by inviting our friends and family to church so they can hear about Jesus. Let’s make an invitation to give to someone who needs to hear about Jesus.
• Directions: Give each child an invitation to color. The invitation has a picture of Jesus, a heart, and the letter “U.” Show the children that, when read together, it reads, “Jesus loves you.” While they’re coloring, ask them who they would like to give the invitation to. Encourage the children to give the invitation to a friend or family member and ask them to come to church with them.
• Question: Who are you going to invite to church? Why did you choose that person?

+ Kangaroo Bible Club (Bible Memorization Activity)

• Supplies: Masking or painters tape (1 roll)
• Today's Bible Verse: “Go (march in place) into all the world (draw a big circle with your hands). Preach the good news (cup hands to mouth) to everyone (spread hands out in front of you).” Mark 16:15 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).
• Directions: Practice the Bible verse together until the children can remember it. When ready, have the children line up along the tape line. Tell them they’re going to see if they can jump as far as Kenzie the Kangaroo. When ready, the children must say the verse together, then jump like a kangaroo as far as they can. Congratulate the children on how far they jumped, then have them line up and do it again. This time, challenge the children to jump even farther. Continue saying the verse and jumping for as long as time and energy allow.

+ Objects of the Lesson (Bible Story Review Activity)

• Supplies: Story objects from Bible story: Kleenex tissues, paper chain, pillow, sword, cross
• Directions: One at a time, show the children each object from the Bible story in order, then have them recount what happened in that part of the story. Use the list below to help them remember when needed.
• Story Objects:
  • Walking stick: Philip was walking down the road when he met a man from Ethiopia.
  • Bible: The man was reading the Book of Isaiah. That’s in the Bible.
  • Running shoes: God’s Spirit said, “Go stand by the chariot.” Philip ran to the chariot.
  • Chair: The man needed help understanding the Bible. Philip sat next to the man in the chariot.
  • Cross: Philip told the man from Ethiopia the good news of Jesus, then the man believed.

+ Jesus is the Best (Response to God Activity)

• Supplies: GO! Home Guide (1 per child), markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a GO! Home Guide and some crayons or markers. The sheet will have a space for children to draw. Tell the children to draw a picture of Jesus with a big heart around him. While the children are drawing, ask them what they love most about Jesus.
• Say: I love Jesus so much—He’s the best! Let’s say a prayer and tell Jesus why we think He’s the best. We can tell Him all of those things we love most about Him.
• Prayer: Begin by asking if any of the children would like to pray. Allow any children who want to pray the opportunity to do so. When they’re finished, close the prayer by telling Jesus what you love most about Him.

+ Coloring Sheet (GO! Deeper Activity)

• Supplies: Bible story coloring sheet, markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a Bible story coloring sheet and some crayons or markers. While the children are coloring, give them a snack to eat and ask the following questions to help them go deeper into the story.
• Question: What was your favorite part of the story? Why did you like that part?
• Question: If you could tell someone about Jesus, what would you tell them?

(Due to copyright restrictions, the printable materials described in the activities above are only available to those who have registered for Our Savior’s Kids. To register your child(ren), click the button below)

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear Jesus, I believe that you are alive. And that you love us very much. Please help me share that good news with everyone I know. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of Philip and the Ethiopian in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of God freeing the disciples from jail in the Bible in Acts 8:26-40 with your child.

• Do more of the activities above!

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

April 25, 2021 - Lesson 3: The Great Jail Break

Big Idea: I can tell everyone about Jesus.

Bible Basis: Acts 5:12-42

Key Verse: “Go (march in place) into all the world (draw a big circle with your hands). Preach the good news (cup hands to mouth) to everyone (spread hands out in front of you).” Mark 16:15 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).

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OPENING PRAYER

Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

BIBLE LESSON VIDEO

ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. Why do you think the disciples liked telling people about Jesus?

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Choose one (or more) of these activities to do with your child.

+ Green Light Go

• Supplies: None
• Directions: Have all of the children line up against one wall. Tell them they have to get to the opposite wall in whatever way you tell them to, but they can only move when you say “Green Light…GO!” When you say, “Red Light…STOP!” they must all stop immediately. Use the list below for ideas on methods of movement, but feel free to make up your own as well. When the children reach the opposite wall, they must shout, “Jesus loves you!”
• Methods of Movement:
  • Walk
  • Run
  • Skip
  • Hop on two feet
  • Crawl
  • Crab walk
  • Bear crawl
  • Hop on one foot
  • Twirl
• Say: Jesus ALWAYS gives us the green light to tell others about Him. He says, “GO! into all the world. Preach the good news to everyone!” Preach means to tell. It doesn’t matter how we go—we can walk, run, skip, or crawl. But when we get there, we can tell everyone about Jesus.
• Question: Have you ever been to a far-away place? Where did you go?

+ Jail Break (Application Activity)

• Supplies: None
• Say: In today’s true Bible story, the disciples were put in jail for telling everyone about Jesus, but an angel of God let them out. Let’s play a fun game that helps us remember that we can tell everyone about Jesus..
• Directions: Choose one child to be the jailer and one child to be the angel. The other children will be the disciples. Tell the disciples to dance, wiggle, or walk around while saying, “I can tell everyone about Jesus!” When the jailer tags them, they must freeze in place and be quiet, but when the angel tags them, they’re free to move and talk again. Give the children direction when needed. After a little bit, choose new children to be the jailer and angel. Continue playing for as long as time and interest allow, then sit down and ask the question below.
• Question: Who could you tell about Jesus? What would you say to them?

+ Telefriend (Application Activity)

• Supplies: None
• Directions: Have the children sit with you in a circle. Begin by whispering one of the phrases below to the child on your right. Tell that child to then whisper the same phrase to their neighbor. Continue around the circle until the phrase reaches the last child in the circle. The last child must then say the phrase out loud so everyone can hear it. The phrase should only be whispered once by each child, so players must pay close attention. If the phrase has changed, tell the children what the phrase started as. Continue until all four phrases have been used.
• Phrases:
  • Jesus died and now He’s alive.
  • Jesus loves you.
  • Jesus wants you to follow Him.
  • Jesus is your forever friend.
• Say: In our true Bible story for today, the disciples told everyone the good news about Jesus. We can tell our friends and family the good news too, but we don’t have to whisper it. We can say it loud enough for everyone to hear! Let’s practice. (Invite the children to loudly repeat the above phrases with you one at a time.)
• Question: What are some other things you can tell people about Jesus?

+ Kangaroo Bible Club (Bible Memorization Activity)

• Supplies: Masking or painters tape (1 roll)
• Today's Bible Verse: “Go (march in place) into all the world (draw a big circle with your hands). Preach the good news (cup hands to mouth) to everyone (spread hands out in front of you).” Mark 16:15 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).
• Directions: Practice the Bible verse together until the children can remember it. When ready, have the children line up along the tape line. Tell them they’re going to see if they can jump as far as Kenzie the Kangaroo. When ready, the children must say the verse together, then jump like a kangaroo as far as they can. Congratulate the children on how far they jumped, then have them line up and do it again. This time, challenge the children to jump even farther. Continue saying the verse and jumping for as long as time and energy allow.

+ Objects of the Lesson (Bible Story Review Activity)

• Supplies: Story objects from Bible story: Kleenex tissues, paper chain, pillow, sword, cross
• Directions: One at a time, show the children each object from the Bible story in order, then have them recount what happened in that part of the story. Use the list below to help them remember when needed.
• Story Objects:
  • Kleenex tissues: Sick people came to the disciples to be healed with the power of Jesus.
  • Paper chain: The leaders didn’t like Jesus, so they put the disciples in jail.
  • Pillow: The disciples were asleep in jail when an angel opened the door and they escaped.
  • Sword: The disciples were telling people about Jesus when the guards took them to court.
  • Cross: The disciples told the leaders, “You had Jesus killed on a cross, but God raised him from the dead and now we are telling everyone that Jesus is alive.”

+ Tell Everyone (Response to God Activity)

• Supplies: GO! Home Guide (1 per child), markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a GO! Home Guide and some crayons or markers. The sheet will have a space for children to draw. Have the children think of someone they want to tell about Jesus. Tell them to draw a picture of that person. When finished, have the children show their drawing and tell the group who the person is.
• Say: In today’s Bible story, the disciples told everyone the good news about Jesus. We can tell people about Jesus too. Let’s say a prayer and ask Jesus to help us tell our friends and family about Him.
• Prayer: Begin by asking if any of the children would like to pray. Allow any children who want to pray the opportunity to do so. When they’re finished, close the prayer by asking Jesus to give the children courage and strength to tell their friends about Jesus. Try to pray for the people that the children mentioned by name or relation to the child.

+ Coloring Sheet (GO! Deeper Activity)

• Supplies: Bible story coloring sheet, markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a Bible story coloring sheet and some crayons or markers. While the children are coloring, give them a snack to eat and ask the following questions to help them go deeper into the story.
• Question: What was your favorite part of the story? Why did you like that part?
• Question: Why do you think the disciples liked telling people about Jesus?

(Due to copyright restrictions, the printable materials described in the activities above are only available to those who have registered for Our Savior’s Kids. To register your child(ren), click the button below)

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear Jesus, I believe that you are alive. And that you love us very much. Please help me share that good news with everyone I know. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of God sending an angel to release the disciples from jail in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of God freeing the disciples from jail in the Bible in Acts 5:12-42 with your child.

• Do more of the activities above!

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

April 11, 2021 - Lesson 4: Jesus is Alive!

Big Idea: Jesus takes my sin away.

Bible Basis: Matthew 27:32−28:10

Key Verse: “But you know (point to head) that Christ (extend arms like a cross) came to take our sins away (brush hands together like wiping them clean).” 1 John 3:5 (extend hands like holding a book).

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OPENING PRAYER

Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

BIBLE LESSON VIDEO

ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. When Jesus died and rose again, he took away all of our sins. How does that make you feel? Why do you feel that way?

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Choose one (or more) of these activities to do with your child.

+ Happy Easter

• Supplies: Cellphone Printout cards
• Directions: Give each child a Cellphone Printout card. Ask the children who they want to call and tell, “Happy Easter.” After each answer, pretend to dial the phone with the children. Make “beep” and “boop” sounds while dialing. Next, hold the phone to your ear with the children and say (for example), “Hello mommies! The children want to tell you…” then prompt the children to say into their phone, “Happy Easter!” Hang up, then repeat for another person. Continue calling as many people as you can think of.
• Say: Easter is such a special day! Do you know why? (Allow children to answer.) That’s right—Easter is the day we celebrate that Jesus died on the cross, but now He is alive!
• Question: How do you celebrate Easter at your house?

+ Shout It Out (Application Activity)

• Supplies: Piece of paper, tape, markers, crayons, stickers, etc.
• Say: On Easter, we celebrate the best news ever—Jesus died, but now He is alive. Let’s make some megaphones, then we can practice shouting to the world that Jesus is alive.
• Directions: Give each child a piece of paper and tell them to draw and color a praise picture for Jesus. It can be anything that shows Jesus they love Him. You can also encourage them to draw a picture of the Easter story. When finished, help the children roll the paper into a megaphone shape (with the drawing on the outside) and tape it in place. Next, ask the children who they would like to tell that Jesus is alive. After each suggestion, have the children shout together through their megaphone (for example) “Hey mommy! Jesus is alive!” Repeat this for each answer. For added fun, ask the children what kind of voice they would like to say it in (robot, lion, giant, etc.), then say it in that voice.

+ It's A Match (Application Activity)

• Supplies: “Easter Egg Matching Guide”, plastic Easter eggs, rice, coins, paper clips, jelly beans, Legos
• Preparation: Fill 5 different Easter eggs halfway full with the following: rice, coins, paper clips, jelly beans, and Legos. Leave the 6th egg empty. Print the “Easter Egg Matching Guide” on paper.
• Directions: Seat the children in a circle and place the “Easter Egg Matching Guide” in the middle of the group. Tell the children that each of the items on the guide is in one of the 6 Easter eggs. Choose one egg at a time and pass it around the group. Encourage the children to shake the egg and guess which of the items is inside. After everyone has guessed, open the egg and show them if they’re right. Save the empty Easter egg for last.
• Say: Our last Easter egg was empty (hold up empty egg and shake it). The empty egg reminds us of the empty tomb in our Bible story. When the women went to the tomb where Jesus was buried, it was empty. That’s because Jesus died, but now He is alive!
• Question: When Jesus died and rose again, he took away all of our sins. How does that make you feel? Why do you feel that way?

+ Animal Party (Bible Memorization Activity)

• Supplies: Picture Dice
• Today's Bible Verse: “But you know (point to head) that Christ (extend arms like a cross) came to take our sins away (brush hands together like wiping them clean).” 1 John 3:5 (extend hands like holding a book).
• Directions: Practice the Bible verse together until the children can remember it. When ready, choose a child to roll the picture dice, then have all of the children say the Bible verse like they are the animal that is face-up on the dice. If the dice lands on Topher the Gopher, have all of the children say the verse with buck teeth like a gopher. Continue playing until all of the children have had a turn rolling the dice.

+ Maisy Has a Message (Bible Story Review Activity)

• Supplies: Maisy the Mailbox, Maisy Question Cards, envelopes (4)
• Preparation: Print the “Maisy Question Cards” on 8½ x 11 cardstock paper and cut apart. Place each card in a separate envelope. If you have multiple small groups, you might want to use different colored envelopes for each small group.
• Directions: Lead your group in shouting, “Maisy has a message!” then send one or two children to open Maisy the Mailbox and retrieve one envelope. Take the question card out of the envelope and read the story review question to the children. After they have answered the question, repeat the above instructions until all 4 messages have been retrieved.

+ I Love Jesus (Response to God Activity)

• Supplies: GO! Home Guide (1 per child), markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a GO! Home Guide and some crayons or markers. The sheet will have a space for children to draw. Tell the children to draw and color a picture of a heart. While they’re drawing, ask them what they love about Jesus.
• Say: We love Jesus, and Jesus loves us! In fact, Jesus loves us so much that He died on a cross for us. But Jesus didn’t stay dead. Three days later, Jesus rose from the dead. That’s the good news of Easter—Jesus is alive! Let’s say a prayer and tell Jesus what we love about Him.
• Prayer: Begin by asking if any of the children would like to pray. Allow any children who want to pray the opportunity to do so. When they’re finished, tell Jesus what you love about Him, then thank Him for dying on the cross for you.

+ Coloring Sheet (GO! Deeper Activity)

• Supplies: Bible story coloring sheet, markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a Bible story coloring sheet and some crayons or markers. While the children are coloring, give them a snack to eat and ask the following questions to help them go deeper into the story.
• Question: If you were one of the women in the true Bible story, how would you have felt when you saw that Jesus was alive? Would you have been surprised?
• Question: If you could tell Jesus anything, what would you tell Him? (Note: remind the children they can tell Jesus anything they want through prayer.)

(Due to copyright restrictions, the printable materials described in the activities above are only available to those who have registered for Our Savior’s Kids. To register your child(ren), click the button below)

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear Jesus, Thank you for dying on the cross for us. And for taking away our sins. We are so happy that you are alive again. We love you, Jesus. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of Jesus rising from the dead in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of Jesus’ resurrection in the Bible in Matthew 27:32−28:10 with your child.

• Do more of the activities above!

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

March 28, 2021 - Lesson 3: Peter Says, "I Don't Know Him!"

Big Idea: Jesus takes my sin away.

Bible Basis: Luke 22:31−34, 54−62

Key Verse: “But you know (point to head) that Christ (extend arms like a cross) came to take our sins away (brush hands together like wiping them clean).” 1 John 3:5 (extend hands like holding a book).

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OPENING PRAYER

Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

BIBLE LESSON VIDEO

ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. If you were Peter, what would you have done when the people asked you, “Are you with Jesus?” Why would you do that?

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Choose one (or more) of these activities to do with your child.

+ Popsicle Stick Cross

• Supplies: Popsicle sticks, glue or yarn, markers or other decorative supplies
• Preparation: Ahead of time, break or cut some of the popsicle sticks in half with scissors. Each child should have 1½ popsicle sticks.
• Directions: Give each child one full popsicle stick and one half popsicle stick. Have them create a cross by gluing or binding the sticks together with yarn. When finished, encourage them to color or decorate their cross however they would like.
• Say: This shape is called a cross. Jesus died on a cross that was shaped like this. When Jesus died on the cross and rose again, he took away all of our sins.
• Question: Why do you think Jesus died on a cross? How does it make you feel to know that Jesus died on a cross?

+ Disappearing Sin (Application Activity)

• Supplies: Coffee filters, washable markers, eye dropper, cup of water
• Directions: Give each child a coffee filter and some washable markers. Ask the children to tell you about something bad they have said or done. After sharing, tell the children to draw a sad face on the coffee filter.
• Say: When we do or say bad things, that’s called sin. Sin makes God sad. But Jesus died on the cross and rose again so our sins could be forgiven. When we ask Jesus to forgive our sins, look at what happens. The sin is washed away!
• Directions: Allow the children to take turns sucking up water with the eye dropper and dripping it onto their sad face. The sad faces will slowly wash away and disappear.

+ Cross Colors (Application Activity)

• Supplies: Paper plate, masking or painters tape, water color paints, markers, or other artistic medium
• Preparation: For each child, use tape to create the shape of a cross on the center of a paper plate.
• Say: In today’s true Bible story, Jesus was arrested for saying He was the Son of God. Even though it’s true, Jesus was put on a cross and died. When Jesus died and rose again, He took our sins away. Let’s make a cross that helps us remember the amazing thing Jesus did for us.
• Directions: Give each child a paper plate. The center of each plate should have tape on it in the shape of a cross. Encourage the children to use water color paints, markers, or any other artistic medium to color over and around the tape cross. While the children are creating, ask them the question below. When finished, after the paint or marker has dried, help the children remove the tape so they can clearly see the cross in the middle of their masterpiece.
• Question: Jesus died for you on a cross like this. When He died and rose again, He washed away all of your sins. How does that make you feel? What do you want to say to Jesus?

+ Animal Party (Bible Memorization Activity)

• Supplies: Picture Dice
• Today's Bible Verse: “But you know (point to head) that Christ (extend arms like a cross) came to take our sins away (brush hands together like wiping them clean).” 1 John 3:5 (extend hands like holding a book).
• Directions: Practice the Bible verse together until the children can remember it. When ready, choose a child to roll the picture dice, then have all of the children say the Bible verse like they are the animal that is face-up on the dice. If the dice lands on Topher the Gopher, have all of the children say the verse with buck teeth like a gopher. Continue playing until all of the children have had a turn rolling the dice.

+ Maisy Has a Message (Bible Story Review Activity)

• Supplies: Maisy the Mailbox, Maisy Question Cards, envelopes (4)
• Preparation: Print the “Maisy Question Cards” on 8½ x 11 cardstock paper and cut apart. Place each card in a separate envelope. If you have multiple small groups, you might want to use different colored envelopes for each small group.
• Directions: Lead your group in shouting, “Maisy has a message!” then send one or two children to open Maisy the Mailbox and retrieve one envelope. Take the question card out of the envelope and read the story review question to the children. After they have answered the question, repeat the above instructions until all 4 messages have been retrieved.

+ Please Forgive Me (Response to God Activity)

• Supplies: GO! Home Guide (1 per child), markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a GO! Home Guide and some crayons or markers. The sheet will have a space for children to draw. Tell the children to draw a picture of Jesus on the cross. While they’re drawing, ask them what kind of bad things they’ve said or done that they want Jesus to forgive them for.
• Say: When Jesus died on the cross, He took away all of our sins. Let’s say a prayer and tell Jesus about some of the bad things we’ve said or done. We can ask Jesus to forgive us for those sins.
• Prayer: Begin by asking if any of the children would like to pray. Allow any children who want to pray the opportunity to do so. When they’re finished, ask Jesus to forgive the children for the sins they talked about.

+ Coloring Sheet (GO! Deeper Activity)

• Supplies: Bible story coloring sheet, markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a Bible story coloring sheet and some crayons or markers. While the children are coloring, give them a snack to eat and ask the following questions to help them go deeper into the story.
• Question: When the people asked Peter if he was with Jesus, Peter said, “I don’t know Him.” Why do you think Peter did that?
• Question: If you were Peter, what would you have done when the people asked you, “Are you with Jesus?” Why would you do that?

(Due to copyright restrictions, the printable materials described in the activities above are only available to those who have registered for Our Savior’s Kids. To register your child(ren), click the button below)

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear Jesus, Sometimes I make bad choices. I do and say bad things. Please forgive me. And wipe away my sins. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of Peter’s denial in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of Peter’s denial in the Bible in Luke 22:31−34, 54−62 with your child.

• Do more of the activities above!

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

March 21, 2021 - Lesson 2: Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet

Big Idea: I can praise King Jesus.

Bible Basis: John 13:1-17

Key Verse: “Blessed (do jazz hands) is the one (hold up one finger) who comes (march in place) in the name of the Lord (spread arms like a cross).” Psalm 118:26 (extend hands like holding a book).

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OPENING PRAYER

Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

BIBLE LESSON VIDEO

ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. If you were one of the disciples, how would you feel if Jesus washed your feet?

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Choose one (or more) of these activities to do with your child.

+ God Toe-Tally Loves Me

• Supplies: "God Toe-tally Loves Me” printout, finger paint, baking pan or plastic bin, bin of water, towel, chair, plastic tarp
• Directions: Cover the bottom of the baking pan or plastic bin with finger paint. One at a time, have the children sit down in the chair, take off one of their socks and shoes, step in the paint, then press their footprint onto the “God Toe-tally Loves Me” printout. When finished, have them put their foot in the bin of water as you wash the paint off for them, then dry their foot with the towel. As you wash and dry each child’s foot, say the following to them:
• Question: How does it feel to have someone wash your foot? (Child answers.) Is that a nice thing to do? In today’s true Bible story, Jesus washes the disciple’s feet just like this. We’re going to hear all about it in just a little bit.

+ Praise Him! (Application Activity)

• Supplies: None
• Say: Jesus is the King of everything—that’s why we praise Him. Let’s play a game that helps us think of all the people who can praise King Jesus.
• Directions: Say to the children, “You can praise King Jesus if…” then insert one of the descriptors listed below. All of the children who fit the description must jump to their feet and shout, “I can praise King Jesus,” then sit back down. When finished with the list, ask the children to come up with their own ideas and continue for as long as time and interest allows.
• Descriptors:
  • You’re a boy.
  • You’re a girl.
  • You have short hair.
  • You are wearing blue.
  • You have a sister.
  • You have brown eyes.
  • You have two eyes.
  • You have a brother.
  • You have curly hair.
  • You like ice cream.
  • You have a nose.
  • You can make a silly noise.
  • You have long hair.
  • You are wearing red.

+ Servant Charades (Application Activity)

• Supplies: None
• Say: In our true Bible story for today, Jesus washed His disciple’s feet. If King Jesus can help and serve people, we can help and serve people too. Let’s play a game of charades that helps us think of ways we can help and serve others.
• Directions: Act out each of the charades from the list below or choose a child to act it out. After the children guess each charade, ask them the question below. When finished with the list, ask the children if they can think of other ways to help and serve people, then act it out as a group.
• Charade:
  • Sweeping the floor
  • Walking the dog
  • Making your bed
  • Picking up toys
  • Giving someone a hug
  • High five someone
  • Feeding the baby
  • Helping set the table for dinner
• Question: Have you ever done that before? What was it like?

+ Animal Party (Bible Memorization Activity)

• Supplies: Picture Dice
• Today's Bible Verse: “Blessed (do jazz hands) is the one (hold up one finger) who comes (march in place) in the name of the Lord (spread arms like a cross).” Psalm 118:26 (extend hands like holding a book).
• Directions: Practice the Bible verse together until the children can remember it. When ready, choose a child to roll the picture dice, then have all of the children say the Bible verse like they are the animal that is face-up on the dice. If the dice lands on Topher the Gopher, have all of the children say the verse with buck teeth like a gopher. Continue playing until all of the children have had a turn rolling the dice.

+ Maisy Has a Message (Bible Story Review Activity)

• Supplies: Maisy the Mailbox, Maisy Question Cards, envelopes (4)
• Preparation: Print the “Maisy Question Cards” on 8½ x 11 cardstock paper and cut apart. Place each card in a separate envelope. If you have multiple small groups, you might want to use different colored envelopes for each small group.
• Directions: Lead your group in shouting, “Maisy has a message!” then send one or two children to open Maisy the Mailbox and retrieve one envelope. Take the question card out of the envelope and read the story review question to the children. After they have answered the question, repeat the above instructions until all 4 messages have been retrieved.

+ Sick, Sad, or Hurt (Response to God Activity)

• Supplies: GO! Home Guide (1 per child), markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a GO! Home Guide and some crayons or markers. The sheet will have a space for children to draw. Tell the children to draw a picture of someone who is sick, sad, or hurt. While they’re drawing, ask them if they or someone they know is sick, sad, or hurt. Ask for details.
• Say: One way we can help and serve others is by praying for them. Let’s say a prayer for the people we know who are sick, sad, or hurt.
• Prayer: Begin by asking if any of the children would like to pray. Allow any children who want to pray the opportunity to do so. When they’re finished, close the prayer by asking Jesus to help or heal each of the people who the children shared about.

+ Coloring Sheet (GO! Deeper Activity)

• Supplies: Bible story coloring sheet, markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a Bible story coloring sheet and some crayons or markers. While the children are coloring, give them a snack to eat and ask the following questions to help them go deeper into the story.
• Question: If you were one of the disciples, how would you feel if Jesus washed your feet?
• Question: Would you ever wash someone’s feet for them? Why or why not?

(Due to copyright restrictions, the printable materials described in the activities above are only available to those who have registered for Our Savior’s Kids. To register your child(ren), click the button below)

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear Jesus, You are the best King ever! Thank you for taking care of us, And for serving us with your a life. Help me care for others. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of Jesus washing his disciples feet in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet in the Bible in John 13:1-17 with your child.

• Do more of the activities above!

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

March 14, 2021 - Lesson 1: The People Shout Hosanna!

Big Idea: I can praise King Jesus.

Bible Basis: Mark 11:1-11

Key Verse: “Blessed (do jazz hands) is the one (hold up one finger) who comes (march in place) in the name of the Lord (spread arms like a cross).” Psalm 118:26 (extend hands like holding a book).

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OPENING PRAYER

Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

BIBLE LESSON VIDEO

ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. Why do you think Jesus is the best king ever?

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Choose one (or more) of these activities to do with your child.

+ Every Body Praise

• Supplies: Music player, high-energy praise song
• Directions: Play a high-energy praise song. While the music plays, tell the children to praise Jesus with their head, then dance with the children while shaking your head. After a moment, tell the children to praise Jesus with their hands, then continue dancing while shaking your hands. Continue shaking the various parts of your body listed below until the song is over.
• Body Parts: Hands, head, feet, elbows, knees, nose, everything (whole body)
• Say: In today’s true Bible story, a crowd of people has a praise party for Jesus that’s fit for a king. In just a little bit, we’ll hear all about it and learn that we can praise King Jesus too.
• Question: What are some ways we can praise Jesus?

+ Giddy Up (Application Activity)

• Supplies: None
• Say: In today’s true Bible story, Jesus rode a donkey through a parade while people shouted praises to Him. Let’s play a donkey riding game that helps us remember that we can praise King Jesus.
• Directions: Have the children stand on one side of the room. Tell the children they’re going to ride their “donkey” to the other side of the room. Have the children get on their pretend donkey. When you say “Giddy up,” have the children gallop toward the other side. When you say, “Whoa donkey!” have the children stop (similar to “Red Light, Green Light”). Alternate between “Giddy up” and “Whoa donkey” until you reach the other side of the room. When all of the kids have arrived, lead them in shouting, “I can praise King Jesus!” Repeat the above instructions and travel back and forth across the room for as long as time and interest allows. When finished, tell the children to sit down and let their donkey rest while they answer the question below.
• Question: Why do you think Jesus is the best King ever?

+ Parade Day (Application Activity)

• Supplies: “Palm Leaf” print out (print on green paper or color green), scissors
• Say: In our true Bible story for today, people waved palm branches in the air and laid them in the street while Jesus rode a donkey. It was like a parade for a King! We’re going to have our own parade for Jesus right now.
• Directions: Give each child a “Palm Leaf” printout and a pair of scissors. Read the instructions on the printout to the children to help them create and cut out their own palm leaf. Option A: When finished, lead the children in marching around the room while waving their palm branches and shouting, “Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest heaven!” Option B: Have the children form 2 lines facing each other with about 4 feet in-between. Allow the children to take turns walking through the middle while the other children wave their palm branches and shout, “Hosanna! Hosanna! In the highest heaven!”
• Question: If you were at a parade for Jesus, what would you shout?

+ Animal Party (Bible Memorization Activity)

• Supplies: Picture Dice
• Today's Bible Verse: “Blessed (do jazz hands) is the one (hold up one finger) who comes (march in place) in the name of the Lord (spread arms like a cross).” Psalm 118:26 (extend hands like holding a book).
• Directions: Practice the Bible verse together until the children can remember it. When ready, choose a child to roll the picture dice, then have all of the children say the Bible verse like they are the animal that is face-up on the dice. If the dice lands on Topher the Gopher, have all of the children say the verse with buck teeth like a gopher. Continue playing until all of the children have had a turn rolling the dice.

+ Maisy Has a Message (Bible Story Review Activity)

• Supplies: Maisy the Mailbox, Maisy Question Cards, envelopes (4)
• Preparation: Print the “Maisy Question Cards” on 8½ x 11 cardstock paper and cut apart. Place each card in a separate envelope. If you have multiple small groups, you might want to use different colored envelopes for each small group.
• Directions: Lead your group in shouting, “Maisy has a message!” then send one or two children to open Maisy the Mailbox and retrieve one envelope. Take the question card out of the envelope and read the story review question to the children. After they have answered the question, repeat the above instructions until all 4 messages have been retrieved.

+ Awesome Jesus (Response to God Activity)

• Supplies: GO! Home Guide (1 per child), markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a GO! Home Guide and some crayons or markers. The sheet will have a space for children to draw. Tell the children to draw a “praise picture” for Jesus. It can be any drawing that shows how special or awesome Jesus is. When finished, have the children show their drawing and tell the group why they think Jesus is so special or awesome.
• Say: In today’s Bible story, the people threw Jesus a big parade and they praised Him for being the King of everything. We’re going to praise Him too. Let’s say a prayer and praise Jesus by telling Him why we think He’s so awesome.
• Prayer: Begin by asking if any of the children would like to pray. Allow any children who want to pray the opportunity to do so. When they’re finished, close the prayer by telling Jesus some of the things the children said and by telling Jesus why you think He’s so awesome.

+ Coloring Sheet (GO! Deeper Activity)

• Supplies: Bible story coloring sheet, markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a Bible story coloring sheet and some crayons or markers. While the children are coloring, give them a snack to eat and ask the following questions to help them go deeper into the story.
• Question: What is your favorite thing about Jesus?
• Question: We can praise Jesus with our words. We can also praise him with our actions. What could you do to show Jesus how much you love Him?

(Due to copyright restrictions, the printable materials described in the activities above are only available to those who have registered for Our Savior’s Kids. To register your child(ren), click the button below)

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear Jesus, You are the best King ever! You save me from my sins. You aren’t just the king of a castle. You are the king of my life. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of Jesus entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of Jesus entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday in the Bible in Mark 11:!-11 with your child.

• Do more of the activities above!

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

March 7, 2021 - Lesson 5: Lazarus is Alive!

Big Idea: I can ask Jesus for help.

Bible Basis: John 11:1-44

Key Verse: “[God] (point up) is always there to help us (clasp your hands together) in times of trouble (rock like you’re on a stormy sea).” Psalm 46:1 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).

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OPENING PRAYER

Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

BIBLE LESSON VIDEO

ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. Who do you think made Lazarus come back to life? Why do you think that?

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Choose one (or more) of these activities to do with your child.

+ Let's Wrap

• Supplies: tiolet paper
• Directions: Choose a child to be “Lazarus.” Help the other children wrap Lazarus in toilet paper, then have Lazarus lie down on the floor. Have the other children count to 3, then shout, “Lazarus, come out!” Lazarus must then stand up and tear off the toilet paper. Continue playing until all of the children have had a turn being Lazarus.
• Say: Today’s true Bible story is all about a man named Lazarus. He wasn’t wrapped in toilet paper, though, he was wrapped in strips of burial cloth. That’s because Lazarus was dead. But he didn’t stay dead. We’re going to find out why in just a little bit and we’re going to learn that we can ask Jesus for help.
• Question: Who do you think made Lazarus come back to life? Why do you think that?

+ Out of the Tomb

• Supplies: Bed sheet or blanket
• Say: In our Bible story for today, Lazarus was dead and buried in a tomb, but then Jesus shouted, “Lazarus, come out!” Right then, Lazarus came back to life. Let’s play a game that helps us remember that story.
• Directions: Tell the children they are going to take turns pretending to be Lazarus in the tomb. Choose a child to go first. Have them sit or lie on the floor, then cover them with the sheet. On the count of 3, have the other children shout, “Lazarus, come out!” Upon hearing the words, Lazarus must stand up and throw the sheet off. When the child emerges, ask them the question below. Continue playing until all of the children have had a turn being Lazarus.
• Question: Why do you think Jesus is so special

+ Gotcha (Application Activity)

• Supplies: None

• Directions: Have the children lay on the floor and pretend to be Lazarus in the tomb. If you shout, “Lazarus, come out!” the children must race to jump up and shout, “I can ask Jesus for help!” If you yell anything else, the children must stay still and shouldn’t move a muscle. If any children move when they’re not supposed to, say to them “Gotcha!” To make it more challenging, shout things that sound similar to “Lazarus, come out!” See the list below for examples. Alternate between saying the right words and the wrong words.

  • Lazarus, let’s shout!
  • Cornelius, come out!
  • Lazarus, eat trout!
  • Lazarus, no doubt!
  • Lazarus, bean sprout!
  • Alexis, come out!
  • Lazarus, don’t pout!
  • Lazarus, look out!
• Say: In our story for today, Lazarus wasn’t just asleep, he was dead. But when Jesus said, “Lazarus, come out!” he came back to life and hopped to his feet. Jesus helped Lazarus and He can help us too.
• Question: Jesus can do anything! How do you think Jesus could help you with His power?

+ Lava Leapers (Bible Memorization Activity)

• Supplies: Rope or yarn (2 pieces per group)
• Today's Bible Verse: God (point up) is always there to help us (clasp your hands together) in times of trouble (rock like you’re on a stormy sea).” Psalm 46:1 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).
• Directions: Practice the Bible verse together until the children can remember it. When ready, lay the two pieces of rope on the floor parallel to one another with about 6 inches in-between. Tell the children to imagine the space between the ropes is a river of hot lava. Have the children line up along one side of the lava. As a group, recite the verse together, then leap over the lava. If the children land in the lava, they can pretend to sink into it. Next, move one of the ropes 6 inches further away so the river is wider, then repeat. Keep moving the rope 6 inches each time until the children can no longer jump across. If time and interest allow, play again from the beginning.

+ Wiggle Freeze (Bible Story Review Activity)

• Supplies: None
• Directions: Tell the children that when you say, “Wiggle,” they can move and wiggle in whatever way they want, but when you say, “Freeze,” they have to stop and remain totally still until someone is caught moving. Begin by repeatedly saying “Wiggle” for as long as you would like, then say “Freeze!” The children will freeze in place. Watch closely to see which child moves first. Whichever child moves first, ask that child what happened first in today’s Bible story. (They don’t have to tell the whole story, just the first part.) If necessary, allow the other children to help. When finished, begin saying “Wiggle” again and repeat the above instructions. For each additional round, ask the child who moves first to tell what happened next in the story. Continue playing until the whole story has been told.

+ Pray for the Sick (Response to God Activity)

• Supplies: GO! Home Guide (1 per child), markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a GO! Home Guide and some crayons or markers. The sheet will have a space for children to draw. Tell the children to draw a picture of a sick person. While the children are drawing, ask them if they know someone who is sick.
• Say: Jesus is so, so powerful. He helped Lazarus get better and He can help us get better too. Whenever you or someone you know is sick, you can pray to Jesus and ask Him to help that person get better. In fact, let’s do that right now.
• Prayer: Begin by asking if any of the children would like to pray. Allow any children who want to pray the opportunity to do so. When they’re finished, close the prayer by asking Jesus to help the sick people that the children talked about.

+ Coloring Sheet (GO! Deeper Activity)

• Supplies: Bible story coloring sheet, markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a Bible story coloring sheet and some crayons or markers. While the children are coloring, give them a snack to eat and ask the following questions to help them go deeper into the story.
• Question: What do you think it was like for Lazarus to be dead, then alive again?
• Question: What was your favorite part of today’s story? Why was that your favorite?

(Due to copyright restrictions, the printable materials described in the activities above are only available to those who have registered for Our Savior’s Kids. To register your child(ren), click the button below)

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear Jesus, You are so, so amazing! You can do anything! You helped Lazarus. And you can help me too. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead in the Bible in John 11:1-44 with your child.

• Do more of the activities above!

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

February 28, 2021 - Lesson 4: Blind Bartamaeus

Big Idea: I can ask Jesus for help.

Bible Basis: Mark 10:46-52

Key Verse: “[God] (point up) is always there to help us (clasp your hands together) in times of trouble (rock like you’re on a stormy sea).” Psalm 46:1 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).

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OPENING PRAYER

Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

BIBLE LESSON VIDEO

ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. What kind of problems do you think Jesus could help you with?

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Choose one (or more) of these activities to do with your child.

+ Blind Builders

• Supplies: building blocks, blindfold
• Directions: First, have the children build a simple block tower by stacking the blocks up. Next, place a blindfold on the children and challenge them to do it again, this time without being able to see. If there are more children than blindfolds, encourage the children to take turns.
• Question: What was it like building a block tower when you couldn’t see?
• Say: It’s hard to do things when you can’t see. Today’s true Bible story is about a man who was blind. That means his eyes didn’t work and he couldn’t see—even when his eyes were open. But then, Jesus did something amazing. We’ll find out what Jesus did during the story and we’ll learn that we can ask Jesus for help.

+ I Spy

• Supplies: Emoji pictures
• Preparation: Ahead of time, print the “Emoji Pictures” on paper and tape them around the room in various locations
• Say: IIn today’s true Bible story, Bartimaeus was blind—he couldn’t spy anything with his eyes! But then Jesus helped him see again. We’re going to play a game of “I Spy” that helps us think of times we can ask Jesus for help.
• Directions: Play a game of “I Spy” with the children. You can spy anything in the room, but periodically spy one of the printed emoji faces that are taped around the room. For example, say, “I spy with my little eye, a sad face.” Allow the children to look until they find it. Whenever the children find one of the emoji faces, ask the children how Jesus can help them when they feel that way. Take answers, then continue playing. Play until all of the faces have been found.

+ We All Fall Down (Application Activity)

• Supplies: None
• Say: In today’s true Bible story, Bartimaeus asked Jesus for help. What did Bartimaeus need help with? (Allow children to answer.) That’s right—he couldn’t see. Let’s play a game that helps us remember we can ask Jesus for help too.
• Directions: Direct the children to stand in a circle while holding hands. Next, have the children walk in a circle while singing the song below to the tune of “Ring around the Rosie.” On the last line of the song, the children must fall down to the ground. While sitting down, ask the children what they need Jesus’ help with. After one child has answered, stand back up and repeat. Continue until all of the children have had a turn answering.
• Song:
  • Jesus, can you help me. Bartimaeus can’t see. Help me. Help me. We all fall down.

+ Lava Leapers (Bible Memorization Activity)

• Supplies: Rope or yarn (2 pieces per group)
• Today's Bible Verse: God (point up) is always there to help us (clasp your hands together) in times of trouble (rock like you’re on a stormy sea).” Psalm 46:1 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).
• Directions: Practice the Bible verse together until the children can remember it. When ready, lay the two pieces of rope on the floor parallel to one another with about 6 inches in-between. Tell the children to imagine the space between the ropes is a river of hot lava. Have the children line up along one side of the lava. As a group, recite the verse together, then leap over the lava. If the children land in the lava, they can pretend to sink into it. Next, move one of the ropes 6 inches further away so the river is wider, then repeat. Keep moving the rope 6 inches each time until the children can no longer jump across. If time and interest allow, play again from the beginning.

+ Wiggle Freeze (Bible Story Review Activity)

• Supplies: None
• Directions: Tell the children that when you say, “Wiggle,” they can move and wiggle in whatever way they want, but when you say, “Freeze,” they have to stop and remain totally still until someone is caught moving. Begin by repeatedly saying “Wiggle” for as long as you would like, then say “Freeze!” The children will freeze in place. Watch closely to see which child moves first. Whichever child moves first, ask that child what happened first in today’s Bible story. (They don’t have to tell the whole story, just the first part.) If necessary, allow the other children to help. When finished, begin saying “Wiggle” again and repeat the above instructions. For each additional round, ask the child who moves first to tell what happened next in the story. Continue playing until the whole story has been told.

+ Help, I'm Sad (Response to God Activity)

• Supplies: GO! Home Guide (1 per child), markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a GO! Home Guide and some crayons or markers. The sheet will have a space for children to draw. Tell the children to draw a picture of a sad face. When finished, ask the children to show their picture and to tell everyone about something that makes them feel sad.
• Say: Today we learned that Jesus can help us with anything. Even when we feel sad, we can pray to Jesus and ask Him to help us. That’s what we’re going to do right now.
• Prayer: Begin by asking if any of the children would like to pray. Allow any children who want to pray the opportunity to do so. When they’re finished, close the prayer by telling Jesus about the things mentioned by the children. Ask Jesus to help the children when they feel sad.

+ Coloring Sheet (GO! Deeper Activity)

• Supplies: Bible story coloring sheet, markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a Bible story coloring sheet and some crayons or markers. While the children are coloring, give them a snack to eat and ask the following questions to help them go deeper into the story.
• Question: How do you think Bartimaeus felt when Jesus helped him see again?
• Question: What kind of problems do you think Jesus could help you with?

(Due to copyright restrictions, the printable materials described in the activities above are only available to those who have registered for Our Savior’s Kids. To register your child(ren), click the button below)

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear Jesus, You are so awesome. I believe You can do anything. Please help me when I am sick, sad, or scared. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of Jesus healing the blind man in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of Jesus healing Blind Bartimaeus from the Bible in Mark 10:46-52 with your child.

• Do more of the activities above!

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

February 21, 2021 - Lesson 3: Be Quiet Storm!

Big Idea: I can ask Jesus for help.

Bible Basis: Mark 4:35-41

Key Verse: “[God] (point up) is always there to help us (clasp your hands together) in times of trouble (rock like you’re on a stormy sea).” Psalm 46:1 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).

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OPENING PRAYER

Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

BIBLE LESSON VIDEO

ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. In today’s story, we learned that Jesus has the power to stop storms. What else do you think Jesus has the power to do?

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Choose one (or more) of these activities to do with your child.

+ Freeze Dance

• Supplies: music player, worship song
• Directions: Play a high-energy praise song. While the music plays, dance and wiggle with the children. At various points throughout the song, shout “Quiet! Be still!” then pause the music. When the music is paused, everyone must freeze and stay as still as possible until the music plays again. Un-pause the music and continue dancing. Repeat until the song is all finished.
• Say: That was so much fun! In today’s true Bible story, Jesus shouted “Quiet! Be still!” But He didn’t stop a dance party—He stopped something much bigger. We’re going to find out what it was and learn that we can ask Jesus for help.
• Question: Have you ever been on a boat? What was it like?

+ Storm Stoppers

• Supplies: bed sheet, beach ball or something similar
• Say: In our Bible story for today, there was a big storm that tossed and turned the disciples’ boat. But then Jesus said, “Quiet! Be still!” and the waves became calm again. We’re going to play a game that reminds us of how Jesus stopped the storm.
• Directions: Spread the bedsheet on the floor. Have the children stand around the sheet, then pick it up by the edge and pull it somewhat taut. Toss a ball into the middle of the sheet. Tell the children to imagine that the sheet is the lake and the ball is the boat. Have the children shake the sheet so the ball tosses and turns. Begin gently, but then slowly work your way to shaking the sheet more vigorously. When you say, “Quiet! Be still!” have the children freeze in place. As a group, say, “I can ask Jesus for help.” Then begin gradually shaking the sheet again. Continue for as long as the children remain interested. When finished, have the children sit down and answer the following question.
• Question: What do you need Jesus to help you with?

+ Bop It (Application Activity)

• Supplies: Inflated balloon, “Sick, Sad, and Scared Face” printout
• Preparation: Inflate a balloon and tie it off. Print the sick, sad, and scared faces on 8½ x 11 paper, then cut them out and tape them to the balloon. Try to spread the pictures out as much as possible.
• Say: During today’s true Bible story, we learned that we can ask Jesus for help. We’re going to play a fun game that helps us think about ways that Jesus can help us.
• Directions: Have the children stand in a cluster. Throw the inflated balloon above the children and tell them to continually bop it into the air while singing the first verse to “Jesus Loves Me, This I Know.” When the verse is over, tell the children to catch the balloon. Have the child who catches the balloon look to see which picture their hand is touching (or closest to touching), then ask them to answer the corresponding question below. Repeat until all of the children have had a turn answering. If a child catches the balloon a second time, they can hand it to someone who hasn’t caught it yet.
• Questions:
  • Sick face: How can Jesus help you when you’re sick?
  • Sad face: How can Jesus help you when you’re sad?
  • Scared face: How can Jesus help you when you’re scared?

+ Lava Leapers (Bible Memorization Activity)

• Supplies: Rope or yarn (2 pieces per group)
• Today's Bible Verse: God (point up) is always there to help us (clasp your hands together) in times of trouble (rock like you’re on a stormy sea).” Psalm 46:1 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).
• Directions: Practice the Bible verse together until the children can remember it. When ready, lay the two pieces of rope on the floor parallel to one another with about 6 inches in-between. Tell the children to imagine the space between the ropes is a river of hot lava. Have the children line up along one side of the lava. As a group, recite the verse together, then leap over the lava. If the children land in the lava, they can pretend to sink into it. Next, move one of the ropes 6 inches further away so the river is wider, then repeat. Keep moving the rope 6 inches each time until the children can no longer jump across. If time and interest allow, play again from the beginning.

+ Wiggle Freeze (Bible Story Review Activity)

• Supplies: None
• Directions: Tell the children that when you say, “Wiggle,” they can move and wiggle in whatever way they want, but when you say, “Freeze,” they have to stop and remain totally still until someone is caught moving. Begin by repeatedly saying “Wiggle” for as long as you would like, then say “Freeze!” The children will freeze in place. Watch closely to see which child moves first. Whichever child moves first, ask that child what happened first in today’s Bible story. (They don’t have to tell the whole story, just the first part.) If necessary, allow the other children to help. When finished, begin saying “Wiggle” again and repeat the above instructions. For each additional round, ask the child who moves first to tell what happened next in the story. Continue playing until the whole story has been told.

+ Help, I'm Scared (Response to God Activity)

• Supplies: GO! Home Guide (1 per child), markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a GO! Home Guide and some crayons or markers. The sheet will have a space for children to draw. Tell the children to draw a picture of a scared face. When finished, ask the children to show their picture and to tell everyone about something that scares them.
• Say: Today we learned that we don’t have to fight our fear alone. That’s because Jesus helps us when we’re scared. When we feel afraid, we can pray to Jesus and ask Him to help us. That’s what we’re going to do right now.
• Prayer: Begin by asking if any of the children would like to pray. Allow any children who want to pray the opportunity to do so. When they’re finished, close the prayer by asking Jesus to help the children in your group be brave when something scary happens. Pray for the specific situations that were shared by the children. Thank Jesus for helping you when you’re scared.

+ Coloring Sheet (GO! Deeper Activity)

• Supplies: Bible story coloring sheet, markers or crayons
• Directions: Give each child a Bible story coloring sheet and some crayons or markers. While the children are coloring, give them a snack to eat and ask the following questions to help them go deeper into the story.
• Question: If Jesus was with you during a big storm, would you be scared like the disciples? Why or why not?
• Question: In today’s story, we learned that Jesus has the power to stop storms. What else do you think Jesus has the power to do?

(Due to copyright restrictions, the printable materials described in the activities above are only available to those who have registered for Our Savior’s Kids. To register your child(ren), click the button below)

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear Jesus, I believe that you are more powerful than all of the things that scare me. Please help me to be brave when something scary happens. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of Jesus calming the storm in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of Jesus calming the storm from the Bible in Mark 4:35-41 with your child.

• Do more of the activities above!

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!