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| Title | Aim | Core Comp | Objectives | Key Verse | Story Ref | Story | Character | Item | Eye On Science |
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| Be Berean! | For each child to accept the Bible as the sole definer of right and wrong | Authority of the Bible | Eagerly search the Scriptures to determine truth
Respond positively and with encouragement to those who teach the truth Explain the gospel truth to those who will listen in a way tailored to each listener |
Acts 17:11 | Acts 17:37 | A Tale of Three Cities | Paul
Silas Timothy Jews Greek Men and Women |
"Strange" Tape Measure (supplied)
Standard Tape Measure (English or Metric) Tape, Transparent Scissors Jar, Wide-Mouth Raquetball |
Measure Height with "Strange" Ruler, Put Ball in Jar by Spinning |
| Serving the Right God | To encourage children to share the gospel while support their brother and sister Christians | Biblical Community | Share the gospel determinedly regardless of the response
Support, encourage and defend other Christians |
2 Timothy 4:2 | Acts 18:24-19:41 | True Blue Apostles, Black and Blue Hypocrites | Apollos
Ananias Saphira Paul Hypocrites Demetrius City Clerk |
Pole
Rope, about a yard (meter) String, 4 Pieces, each about a yard (meter) Book, Heavy Pencil |
A Choice of Broken Strings |
| Teamwork! | To show the children how to "multiply" their spiritual power through the church | Church | Understand the importance of "assembling together" and "bearing each others’ burdens"
Resolve to "multiply" the use of their spiritual gifts and service through the church |
Hebrews 10:25 | Acts 4:32-35 | Original Church Harmony | Church
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Poles, 2
Rope |
Pulley Tug of War |
| Growing Rewards | To build the children's desire to use all of their talents and assets to do good works in Jesus' name. | Church | recognize that Jesus’ return is unexpected
plan to be found doing good works strive to use every asset in God's service |
Luke 13:40 | Luke 13:35-48 | Waiting for the Master's Return | Master
Servant |
Rose
Money, Paper Tape Scissors |
Torn $1 Becomes $100 |
| Streams of Service | To encourage the children to serve Christ unconditionally | Church | understand that salvation is a gift given equally to all whom Jesus calls
work to honor Christ, not to earn rewards accept that Jesus rewards our work according to His pleasure, not according to what we deserve |
Luke 17:10 | Luke 17:7-10,Matthew 19:16-20:16 | We Have Only Done Our Duty | Jesus
Servant |
Bottles, 2 Liter (two) with Caps
Drill Food Coloring (red) Pan |
Water Streams from 2-Liter Bottles |
| Think Eternal! | To motivate the children to shrewdly use the possessions God allows them to manage for their eternal gain | Give Away My Money | recognize that everything we "own" belongs to God
give priority to spreading the gospel think eternal |
1 Timothy 6:18 | Luke 16:1-9 | Parable of the Shrewd Manager | Rich Man
Debtors |
Rope, 1 meter (1 yard)
Paper Marker |
Tie Knot Without Releasing Rope |
| Faith when Falling | For each child to respond to evil treatment with exemplified faith | Giving Away My Life | Remember that God is in control
Trust God to change others' evil for His and their good Allow God to use them for His purposes |
1 Thess 5:18 | Genesis 37 | Joseph is Sold into Slavery | Jacob
Joseph Joseph's Brothers Midianites |
Construction paper, black (21 sheets)
Construction paper, green (1 sheet) Construction paper, yellow (1 sheet) Stamps, about 100 assorted Glue Stapler Scissors Marker |
Stamps Paste Themselves Into Book |
| True Freedom | To clearly explain the gospel of Jesus Christ | Humanity | Understand that everyone is a sinner unable to earn forgiveness
Recognize salvation as a free gift from God Receive forgiveness from Jesus and become His disciple |
Acts 16:31 | Acts 16 | Prisoners set Jailor Free | Paul
Birds Lilies |
Iodine
Photographic Fixer Water Test Tubes, 2 Worn Out Items (Optional) Declaration of Independence Photo (Optional) |
Fixer Clears Iodine |
| Turn Around, Look At Me | To show how your life can be completely changed by an encounter with Jesus Christ | Humanity | recognize that Jesus is the only way to know God
understand & respond to the plan of salvation |
Matthew 7:13-14 | Luke 19:1-10 | Zacchaeus Finds the Narrow Way | Jesus
Zacchaeus |
Rubber band (black)
Rubber band (red) Rubber band (white) |
Rubber Band Jumps Through Fingers |
| Hard-Won Humility | To present the desirable beauty of godly humility (and the unpleasantness of pride) to the children | Humility | Clearly understand God’s calling to be humble
Desire to credit God for their accomplishments Choose to focus on others rather than themselves |
Gal 6:14a | 2 Cor 11:16-30; 12:7-10 | Something to Boast About | Paul
|
Paper
Scissors Tape, transparent String Fan, box (optional) |
Tailed / Tailless Kites |
| Active Humility | To teach the children that humility isn't just how you think, but also what you do | Humility | Be humble
Serve others |
1 Pe 3:8 | Jo 13:1-17 | Jesus Demonstrates Humility | Jesus
Peter Apostles |
Penny
Dollar coin (Sacagawea) Paper, 1 sheet Scissors $20 bill $20 in small change |
Dollar Coin Through Penny-Sized Hole |
| Uncovering a Perfect Life | For each child to recognize that Jesus pleads for His children before God, and to seek to become His child | Identity in Christ | Realize that anyone who claims to be free from sin is a liar
Accept Jesus as our atoning sacrifice and mediator |
1 John 1:9 | 1 John 1:1-9 | Walking in the Light | John
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Liquid Paper (optional)
penny saucer food coloring, green candle, red matches jar water |
Candle In Jar Leaves Penny Dry |
| Releasing Joy through Faith | To encourage faith as a source of confident joy in each child's life | Joy | Accept God's trustworthiness based on faith
Follow faith to confident joy |
Gen 18:14 | Gen 17:1-8,15-22;18:1-15;21:1-7 | God's Promise Fulfilled | Abraham
Sarah Angel |
radio
bag, plastic shopping newspaper towel shirt foil |
Silence Radio by Wrapping in Foil |
| Midnight Joy | To emphasize that joy is ours regardless of our situation, and this joy in God is our strength to overcome the situation | Joy | Understand that joy does not depend on our situation
Apply Godly joy to overcome adverse situations Use visible joy as a tool to witness the gospel's power to others |
John 15:11 | Acts 16:16-34 | Paul and Silas Rejoice in Prison | Paul
Silas Roman Guard |
Aquarium
Construction paper (black), 3 sheets Confetti Opaque cups, 2 identical Poster board Scissors Tape, transparent Pencil Candy Cloth, red |
Candy from Confetti Aquarium |
| Miraculous Faith | For each child to trust Jesus with problems great and small, resulting in a joyful life | Joy | Accept Jesus' miraculous signs and believe in Him
Take their troubles to Jesus, no matter how "little" Allow Jesus to transform extravagant obedience into overflowing joy |
John 2:11 | John 2:1-11 | Jesus Turns Water into Wine | Jesus
Mary Servants Wedding Party Toastmaster |
Pitcher, Clear
Jars or Cups (6) Glass, Wine Koolaid™, Unsweetened Water |
From Water to Wine |
| Shaped for Joyful Living | To encourage joyful living based on faith that God watches over us and always keeps His promises | Joy | Recognize the difference between happiness and joy
Understand that God is completely faithful Choose to live a joyful Christian life regardless of circumstances |
1 Thessalonians 5:16 | Genesis 21 | Sarah Laughs Twice | Sarah
|
Aluminum foil
Bowl, Large Pennies, 10 Water |
Foil Boat |
| Kindness Under Fire | For each child to learn how to be empowered for kindness | Kindness | Pray as a means to become kind
Learn practical acts of kindness they can use this week |
2 Peter 1:5-7 | Matthew 26:36-55 | Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane | Jesus
Peter James John Judas Iscariot High Priest's Servant |
paper clips, 2
$1 bill (or equivalent) |
Link Paper Clips on $1 Bill |
| Steps to Forgiveness | For each child to learn how to seek forgiveness from others and from God | Peace | Understand the steps to requesting forgiveness from another
Seek forgiveness from God Give God all praise for the peace that comes from forgiveness |
Matthew 5:24 | Genesis 33 | Jacob Seeks Esau's Forgiveness | Jacob
Esau |
jar, about 3 times taller than a soda can
soda cans (assorted) |
Soda Cans Sink or Swim |
| Peace for a Peso | Seek peace through prayer, Bible study, and obedience to God | Peace | Pray endlessly
Study the Bible daily Obey God in all things |
Philippians 4:7 |
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Bottle, 2 liter
Marble Business card Peso (any country) Pennies, about a dozen |
Inertia in a Soda Bottle | ||
| Peace that Passes Understanding | To clarify that peace comes from a right relationship with God and with others | Peace | Get right with God
Forgive others Have inner peace and contentment |
Philippians 4:6-7 | Matthew 6:25-34 | Birds and Lilies | Jesus
Birds Lilies |
Newspaper, 2 Identical Sheets
Glue Scissors Envelope Paper Pens or Pencils String Tape Baseball Bat Ball, Foam (such as Nerf) |
Worries Become Peace Doves via Paper Cone |
| Trusting God to Be God | For each child to depend on God completely to keep His promises | Personal God | Act so as to demonstrate faith in God's promises
Learn to trust God through obedience Recognize that physical weakness can build spiritual strength |
Isaiah 12:2 | Genesis 32:1-32 | Smackdown - Jacob Wrestles with God | Jacob
|
newspaper
rubber cement flour scissors tape, transparent |
Cut Newspaper Strip Self-Heals |
| Chasing Out the Enemy | To encourage the children to seek inward change from God as an approach to evicting Satan from control in their lives. | Prayer | Learn that only God can defeat Satan
Understand that outward change is caused by inward change Seek to know God |
John 1:12 | Philippians 2:1-11,Ephesians 6:19-20,2 Corinthians 9:6-7,Galatians 6:9-10,Hebrews 12:14 | Paul Pleads for Well-Rounded Christians | Paul
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White Board
Charcoal Quartz Crystal (or Diamond if available) Bubble Soap Bubble Blower Balloon, Helium Eggs, 2 Plastic Sugar Raquetballs, 2 Sandwich Bag Ice Chest, Small Nail, Iron or Steel Wire, Insulated 10 Guage, About 1 Meter (1 Yard) Long Battery, 9 Volts Paper Clips, Metal |
Crystals, Helium Soap Bubbles, Racing Eggs, Cold Raquetballs, Electromagnet |
| Puzzle Power | To encourage the children to seek God's guidance and wisdom daily. | Prayer | When life's a puzzle, ask the Creator.
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James 2:5 | 1 Kings 3:4-15 | Solomon Requests Wisdom | Solomon
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White board
Markers Poster Board Scissors |
Visual Puzzles |
| The Compleat Easter | To persuade each child that Jesus is alive today, helping us through His Spirit to fulfil the Great Commission | Salvation By Grace | Believe that Jesus is alive, just as He said
Enthusiastically share the gospel with their friends and family |
John 20:29 | John 20-21 | The First Easter | Jesus
Peter John Thomas Disciples Mary Mary Magdalene Salome Angel(s) |
Balloons
Candle Matches Towel (optional) |
Fire-Proof Balloons |
| Rising Above the Petty | To encourage the children to respond to inconsiderateness with godly self-control | Self-control | Recognize the importance of demonstrating a Christ-like attitude in response to inconsiderateness
Understand that only God’s power enables true self-control |
Matthew 27:14 | Matthew 27:12-14 | Jesus' Ultimate Self-Control | Jesus
Pilate Chief Priests |
Jar
Rice Ball |
Ball Rises in Shaken Rice Jar |
| A Successful Single-Minded Search for the Savior | To encourage a successful single-minded search for Christ in each child's life | Single-Mindedness | Desire to seek God honestly
Expect a change in their behavior when they follow Christ |
John 4:42 | John 4:7-30,39-42 | Woman at the Well | Jesus
Samaritan Woman |
Balloon, Black
Balloon, White Pencil Helium Tank (optional) Candle, Red Matches |
Nested Balloons |
| Flying Pennies | To encourage the children to identify and use their Spiritual Gifts | Spiritual Gifts | understand that each Christian has unique spiritual gifts
seek to recognize and apply each student's spiritual gifts |
Romans 12:6 | Luke 19:12-27 | Parable of the Ten Minas | Jesus
King Subjects Servants |
Penny
Saucer Spiritual Gifts Survey (optional) |
Blow a Penny Onto a Plate |
| Obedience-Based Faith | To build each child's faith, resulting in a life of obedience to God | Trinity | Recognize that faith encourages obedience
Listen to and obey God |
Habakkuk 2:4b | Genesis 12:10-20 | Faith Out - Detour! | Abraham
Sarah Pharoah Hagar |
candle
grill top stand, tabletop cups, paper water matches |
Boil Water in Paper Cup |
| Who is the Holy Spirit? | To explain to the children the ministry of the Holy Spirit. | Trinity | Understand that the Holy Spirit is a living Being and part of the Trinity
Learn the ministries of the Holy Spirit Recognize their need for, and commit to, living a Spirit-filled life |
John 14:16 | Acts 9:10-22 | Paul's Miraculous Metamorphasis | Paul
|
Flashlight
Prism Laser pen Bottle, 2-liter Pan Shaggy flashlight (optional) |
Lasers, Fiber Optics & Prisms |
| Celebrating the Loophole (Communion) | To enhance the children's spirit of worship during communion | Worship | Better understand who God is
Remember Jesus' sacrifice for them during communion |
1 Corinthians 11:26 | 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Jeremiah 31:31-34 | The New Covenant | Jesus
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Rope, 2 meter/yard (2)
White Board |
Separating Two Tied Volunteers |
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