Elementary
Series Verse: “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” (Galatians 5:22-23 NIV)
About This Curriculum:
Perfect for elementary kids/preteens, ages 5-12
9 weeks of teaching materials
Includes large group and small group resources
Includes environment design ideas
Includes printable service notes
Includes 2 family table talkers
Includes JumpStart3 video/audio bundle for series verse ($15 value!)
Includes game, worship, offering, and series bumper videos, countdown videos, graphic slides, and social media images
Available as an instant download individually or as a bundle with preschool
Each Week Includes:
Series and weekly verse
A Takeaway statement
Introduction
Large group game
Message/Object Lesson
Fruit in Action Challenge
Small group discussion
Small group game/activity
Review questions
Take-home card
Service slides
Additional social media graphics
Week 1:
Fruit - Love
Bible Story - Jesus, the True Vine (John 15:1-14, 13:34-35)
Today's Takeaway - God loves me, so I can love others.
Weekly Verse - “We love each other because He loved us first." (1 John 4:19 NLT)
Week 2:
Fruit - Joy
Bible Story - Paul Encourages the Church of Philippi (Philippians 4:4-6)
Today's Takeaway - God gives me joy and joy is contagious.
Weekly Verse - "You love Him even though you have never seen Him. Though you do not see Him now, you trust Him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy." (1 Peter 1:8 NLT)
Week 3:
Fruit - Peace
Bible Story - Paul Encourages the Church of Philippi Part 2 (Philippians 4:7-8)
Today's Takeaway - God gives me peace when I keep looking to Him.
Weekly Verse - "You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You!" (Isaiah 26:3 NLT)
Week 4:
Fruit - Patience
Bible Story - David Waits to be King (1 Samuel 16-2 Samuel 5)
Today's Takeaway - God gives me the strength to be patient.
Weekly Verse - "Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying." (Romans 12:12 NLT)
Week 5:
Fruit - Kindness
Bible Story - The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
Today's Takeaway - God helps me show kindness to everyone.
Weekly Verse - "Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you." (Ephesians 4:32 NLT)
Week 6:
Fruit - Goodness
Bible Story - You Reap What You Sow (Galatians 6:4-10)
Today's Takeaway - God helps me grow in goodness.
Weekly Verse - "Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith." (Galatians 6:10 NLT)
Week 7:
Fruit - Faithfulness
Bible Story - Jesus is Tempted (Matthew 4:1-11)
Today's Takeaway - God wants me to be faithful, no matter what.
Weekly Verse - "But be sure to fear the Lord and faithfully serve Him. Think of all the wonderful things He has done for you." (1 Samuel 12:24 NLT)
Week 8:
Fruit - Gentleness
Bible Story - David and Absalom (2 Samuel 18:1-5, Proverbs 15:1)
Today's Takeaway - God wants me to use gentle words and actions.
Weekly Verse - "A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.” (Proverbs 15:1 NLT)
Week 9:
Fruit - Self-control
Bible Story - Moses Loses It (Numbers 20:1-12)
Today's Takeaway - God wants me to use self-control.
Weekly Verse - "Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city." (Proverbs 16:32)
Preschool
Series Verse: “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” (Galatians 5:22-23 NIV)
About This Curriculum:
Perfect for preschoolers, ages 3-5
9 weeks of teaching materials
Includes 2 family table talkers
Includes JumpStart3 video/audio bundle for series verse ($15 value!)
Includes game, worship, offering, and series bumper videos, countdown videos, graphic slides, and social media images
Available as an instant download individually or as a bundle with elementary
Each Week Includes:
Series verse
A Takeaway statement
Introduction
1-2 Games
Lesson/Object Lesson
Discussion Questions
1-2 Activities
Review questions
Take-home card
Service slides
Additional social media graphics
Additional activity and game ideas
Worship songs and video suggestions
Week 1:
Fruit - Love
Bible Story - Jesus, the True Vine (John 15:1-14, 13:34-35)
Today's Takeaway - God loves me, so I can love others.
Week 2:
Fruit - Joy
Bible Story - Paul Encourages the Church of Philippi (Philippians 4:4-6)
Today's Takeaway - God gives me joy and joy is contagious.
Week 3:
Fruit - Peace
Bible Story - Paul Encourages the Church of Philippi Part 2 (Philippians 4:7-8)
Today's Takeaway - God gives me peace when I keep looking to Him.
Week 4:
Fruit - Patience
Bible Story - David Waits to be King (1 Samuel 16-2 Samuel 5)
Today's Takeaway - God gives me the strength to be patient.
Week 5:
Fruit - Kindness
Bible Story - The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
Today's Takeaway - God helps me show kindness to everyone.
Week 6:
Fruit - Goodness
Bible Story - You Reap What You Sow (Galatians 6:4-10)
Today's Takeaway - God helps me grow in goodness.
Week 7:
Fruit - Faithfulness
Bible Story - Jesus is Tempted (Matthew 4:1-11)
Today's Takeaway - God wants me to be faithful, no matter what.
Week 8:
Fruit - Gentleness
Bible Story - David and Absalom (2 Samuel 18:1-5, Proverbs 15:1)
Today's Takeaway - God wants me to use gentle words and actions.
Week 9:
Fruit - Self-control
Bible Story - Moses Loses It (Numbers 20:1-12)
Today's Takeaway - God wants me to use self-control.
Additional Resources
Collect ‘em All Pinterest Board – Check out my Collect ‘em All Series Pinterest board for more great ideas for snacks, crafts, and games to go along with the series.
Sample Schedules – Preschool – Check out these sample schedules for a couple ways you can structure the elements in your services.
Sample Schedules – Elementary – Check out these sample schedules for a couple ways you can structure the elements in your services.