Teaching Goal: Slow down, enjoy, and be refreshed by God’s creation. Scripture: Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of [...]
Idea from book by Elisa Morgan, “The Beauty of Broken” www.thebeautyofbroken.com Teaching Goal: Focus on being thankful in both good and challenging times. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Materials: Paper Pencil and [...]
Teaching Goal: Better times are coming for those who believe in God. Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Ezekiel's vision in the Valley of Dry Bones. Materials: Packing peanuts (must be corn starch based, craft stores sell them as "Magic Noodles") Sponge, moistened Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and [...]
Teaching Goal: Praise God in good and bad times. Scripture: Exodus 15:22 Grumble about not having water. Exodus 16:1-3 Grumble about not having food. Exodus 19:1-2 People arrive at Mount Sinai. Exodus 32:22-24 People build a golden calf idol. Numbers 14:27 God is tired of the complaining. Leviticus 26:11-13 [...]
Teaching Goal: God is still with us and loves us when bad things happen Scripture: Acts 9:8-9 Saul {Paul} got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing…For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything. 2 Corinthians 11:16-35 [...]