Season themes:
Who Jesus is - Stories from the Gospels
God in our lives - Stories about the Early Church from Acts
Sessions 1-6: Who Jesus is
These sessions introduce children to Jesus. Through stories, rhymes, activities, crafts and songs they learn about Jesus’ love, and that he was God’s son, sent from God with power to heal and save those who believe in him. Children are helped to apply biblical truths to their lives and Session 6 gives opportunity for children to respond to Jesus as Saviour from sin. Follow your church policy for children’s personal commitment to Jesus and make sure parents know and understand their child’s decision.
Session 1: Jesus has God’s power
(John 3:1-21)
Session 2: Do what’s right!
(John 4:3-43)
Session 3: Powerful care!
(John 5)
Session 4: Jesus cares for everyone
(Matthew 9:9-13)
Session 5: Power over death
(Luke 8:41-42, 49-56)
Session 6: Jesus is God’s son
(Matthew 17:1-13)
Sessions 7-12: God in our lives
Paul and the growth of the early church is the focus of these sessions. Children learn how new believers cared for each other and grew strong in their faith through Paul’s spirit-filled hard work. Practical and fun activities show children the reality of New Testament church life and they are helped to understand that the church is God’s church, built with people, with love, joy and power evident through good time and tough times. Prayer and worship offer opportunities to trust God and respond to personal challenges of loving, giving and telling others about Jesus.
Session 7: Power sharing
(Acts 17)
Session 8: Real power
(Acts 19:11-20;20: 1-12)
Session 9: Powerful giving
(2 Corinthians 8:1-5; Mtthew 6:10- 11)
Session 10: Powerful prayer & care
(Acts 20:16-38; Ephesians)
Session 11: Tough power
(Acts 21:15-23:35; Acts 27:1-28:16)
Session 12: Power for good
(Acts 28:16-31; Philippians 4:10-20)
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