Meeting with Jesus/God’s guidance for living KidZone Leader's Guide

Season Themes:
Meeting with Jesus – Gospel stories
God’s guidance for living – Exodus 20 (the Ten Commandments)

Sessions 1-6: Meeting with Jesus
Session 1 begins with Jesus welcoming children and those who exhibit child-like characteristics. Through each session children are helped to see the standards Jesus sets for those who love him. Session 6 concludes with the opportunity for children to speak out their belief in Jesus, God’s Son.

Session 1: Kids’ stuff
(Matthew 18:1-6)
Session 2: What do you see?
(Mark 8:22-26)
Session 3: Treasure hunt
(Mark 10:17-31)
Session 4: Stay with me!
(Luke 10:38-42)
Session 5: Only the best
(John 12:1-8)
Session 6: I believe!
(Luke 7:1-10)

Sessions 7-12: God’s guidance for living
Children are helped to understand that obeying God’s rules is a good and positive response, bringing the very best out of live.

Session 7: Only God
(Exodus 20:1-7)
Session 8: Family changes
(Exodus 20:8-11)
Session 9: Don’t do it
(Exodus 20:13, 15)
Session 10: Respect!
(Exodus 2:1-10; 20:12)
Session 11: I want it!
(Exodus 20:14, 17)
Session 12: Liar! Liar!
(Exodus 20:16)