Teaching Goal: Temporary discomfort can lead to greater rewards. Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12a Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven. Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store [...]
Teaching Goal: God can protect us when we face big challenges. Scripture: 1 Samuel 17-David and Goliath Watch Video Materials: 2 shoestrings Leather patch or cloth (You may also find sling kits at your local craft store.) Ping-pong ball, beanbag, or other soft object Large pieces [...]
Teaching Goal: Recognize our blessings so we can share with others. Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40 For I {the Lord} was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink…Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and [...]
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 [...]
By: Karen Noal Teaching Goal: Hard times can make us stronger and give us more faith depending on how we choose to handle the challenge. Scripture: James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your [...]