God’s wonderful world/Depending on God KidZone Leader's Guide

Season Themes:
God’s wonderful world - Creation
Depending on God – Abraham, Isaac and Jacob

Sessions 1-6: God’s wonderful world
Although the Bible doesn’t answer scientific questions, it tells us about who God is and how we may know him. Where possible during this series, include in your programme activities that link children’s individual interests to our Creator God. Use every means possible to help the children become excited and awed by our amazing, powerful God.

Session 1: God said…
(Genesis 1:1-10)
Session 2: Let it be
(Genesis 1:11-25; Psalm 104)
Session 3: In God’s image
(Genesis 1:26-27, 31)
Session 4: Job description
(Genesis 1:28-31; 2:1-15)
Session 5: In comes sin
(Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-24)
Session 6: Brotherly love
(Genesis 4:1-16)

Sessions 7-12: Depending on God
These sessions follow Abram on his journey as he responds to God, marking the tensions between testing faith and God’s promises. We are reminded that God has purposes and plans for our lives and we must wait for him to bring about, learning to trust him patiently. Every generation of believers must learn to depend on God. He is still in control and working his purposes out. He calls our children and will equip and grow them in faith as we teach and pray for them.

Session 7: Ready! Steady! Go!
(Genesis 12:1-9)
Session 8: Plans and promises
(Genesis 15)
Session 9: Perfect time
(Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7)
Session 10: Yes, God
(Genesis 24)
Session 11: What shall I do?
(Genesis 25; 27)
Session 12: A new start
(Genesis 27:41 – 28:22)