Teaching Goal: Talk respectfully to others. Scripture: I Peter 2:17 Show proper respect to everyone. Romans 12:10 Honor one another above yourselves Materials: Balloon Marker String Open Area I. Play theme song II. Pray III. Review Last Lesson IV. Lesson and Discussion Words written in [...]
Teaching Goal: Teach the story of Abraham and Lot. Choosing friends with good behavior. Scriptures: Genesis 13:9 Is not the whole land before you? Let’s part company. If you go to the left, I’ll go the right; if you go to the right, I’ll go to [...]
Teaching Goal: Christian faith today is founded on Jesus and the lives of Christians who lived before. Scriptures: John 10:7 Jesus said again, “I tell you the truth, I am the gate {door KJV} for the sheep…I am the gate {door KJV}; whoever enters through [...]
Teaching Goal: Christians are called to share the good news of Christ at home, in the community and around the world. Scripture: Acts 1:8 You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. Materials: [...]
Teaching Goal: Treat everyone as one of God’s children. Scriptures: Luke 6:27-32 Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you…If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? [...]
Teaching Goal: Jesus calls us to be "salt" in this world. Like salt in water, we are to provide support for friends and others. Scriptures: Matthew 5:13 You are the salt of the earth. Mark 9:50 Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, [...]
Teaching Goal: Jesus is the light. Shine the light of Jesus to others. Scripture: John 9:5 While I am in the world, I am the light of the world. John 1:8 “The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.” [...]
Teaching Goal: Proverbs are wise guidelines, not always absolute rules. Scriptures: Proverbs 26:4-5 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself. Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes. [...]
Multiple Family Activity Teaching Goal: We need to surround ourselves with friends who lift us up instead of those who pull us down. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33 “Do not be deceived: ‘Bad company corrupts good morals.’” 2 Corinthians 6:14-15 “Do not be bound together with [...]
Teaching Goal: God wants us to have a hot, not lukewarm faith. Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm--neither hot nor cold--I am about [...]
Teaching Goal: God sends the Holy Spirit to guide and teach us the truth. Scripture: John 14:26 …the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. John [...]
Multiple Family Activity Teaching Goal: God calls us to hold each other up with love. Scripture: John 13:35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. Matthew 22:39 Love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 5:44 Love your [...]
Teaching Goal: Friends provide support. Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13 The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: Our surroundings can strengthen or weaken our faith. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character. Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your [...]
Teaching Goal: Have a target—goal and purpose—for life. Scripture: See Activity #4 below. Materials: Paper, pen Garbage can or pail 3x5 note cards or special paper Materials to decorate the cards: Color markers, pictures, stickers NOTE: For a more detailed process read: “How to Develop [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: God wants us to share what he has given us with others. Scripture: John 6:1-13 Story of a little boy who shared his lunch and Jesus multiplied it. Materials: Paper Scissors Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: One person’s choices may affect many other people in good and bad ways. Scripture: Genesis 15:1-5 God promises Abraham a son. Genesis 16:1-15 Sarah (Sarai) still has not had a child and gives her maid, Hagar, to Abraham. Hagar conceives [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: Who and what we hang around effects us. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33 “Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’” 1 Corinthians 5:6 …Don’t you know that a little yeast works through the whole batch of dough? Matthew 16:6 [...]
Teaching Goal: Share the faith with friends. Scripture: Mark 5:1-20 Healing of the demon possessed man from Gerasenes. Materials: Paper and pencil Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and Discussion Words written in bold are when the leader is speaking. Feel free to [...]
Teaching Goal: The Spirit and God’s Word bring balance to our busy lives. Scripture: Luke 10:38-42 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called [...]
Written by: Michele Stamn Teaching Goal: We are not meant to live in isolation. God made us to be in relationship with others, and with Him. Scripture: Proverbs 18:24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks [...]