Believe
Believe is a 4-week series where kids will learn about the original Christmas story and the importance of believing in God even though we can’t see Him. This curriculum is written with RIGHT NOW in mind. All large group content is online service-friendly, please feel free to record and use any of the content in your live and online streaming services. Everything is COVID-friendly and written with social distancing in mind.
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Elementary
About This Curriculum:
Perfect for elementary kids, ages 5-12
4 weeks of teaching materials
Includes large group and small group resources
Includes JumpStart3 video/audio bundle for series verse ($15 value!)
Available as an instant download
Includes a high quality bumper video, graphic slides, and social media images
Series Verse: "We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God." (John 6:69 NIV)
Each Week Includes:
Series and weekly verse
A Takeaway statement
Introduction
Large group game
Skit
Message/Object Lesson
Small group discussion
Small group game/activity
Review questions
Take-home card
Printable service notes
Week 1:
Bible Story - Mary Believe (Luke 1:26-38)
Today's Takeaway - I will believe in God because He is always with me.
Weekly Verse - “'Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” (Matthew 1:23 NLT)
Week 2:
Bible Story - Joseph Believes (Matthew 1:18-24)
Today's Takeaway - I will believe in God even when I don't understand.
Weekly Verse - "Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways!" (Romans 11:33 NLT)
Week 3:
Bible Story - The Shepherds Believe (Luke 2:1-20)
Today's Takeaway - I will believe in God and tell others about Him.
Weekly Verse - "After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. " (Luke 2:17 NLT)
Week 4:
Bible Story - Simeon Believes (Luke 2:21-35)
Today's Takeaway - I will believe in God for the rest of my life.
Weekly Verse - "Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see." (Hebrews 11:1 NLT)
Additional Resources
Ticket Punch Game (2 to a page)
Believe Pinterest Board - Check out my Believe Series Pinterest board for more great ideas for snacks, crafts, and games to go along with the series.
Sample Schedules - Check out these sample schedules for a couple ways you can structure the elements in your services.