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- Wrong Way, Right Way: A Super Bible School Activity for James 5:20 - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Kathy VincentHave you ever seen someone go down the wrong path or street? I bet you wanted to yell, “Stop!” The truth is, there are millions of people going the wrong way everyday. Instead, they should be heading toward Jesus who is the only way to the right way. Do your kids know that they can take part ...
Views: 1513(1 vote) - 5 W Questions for the Story of “The Birth of John the Baptist” from Luke One - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Kathy VincentI’ve always been intrigued by the story of John the Baptist, especially the part where Zechariah was not able to speak. Elizabeth must have had 9 months of lovely peace! (Sorry, gentlemen.) Your kids will enjoy this story as well. Be sure to point out to your children that it was extremely ...
Views: 1484 - God’s Add Ons – A Super Bible School Activity for Your Elementary Kids - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Kathy VincentWhat are some things you’d like to add to your life? How about kindness or integrity? Or maybe patience and peace? I think all four of these are worthy characteristics to add to our growing character. II Peter 1:5-7 says this: “…make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to ...
Views: 1476 - 5 W Questions For the Story of “Samuel Hears the Lord” from 1 Samuel 1 and 2 - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Kathy VincentThe story of Samuel hearing the Lord speak to him has got to be one of my favorite Bible stories. Not only is it amazing that God entrusted some very important news with a child, but it is also a bit ironic that Eli the priest was not the one who heard the voice of God. Isn’t that just like us ...
Views: 1422 - Pass the Power – A Super Bible School Activity for Your Elementary Kids - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Kathy VincentI think it’s safe to say that a sign of spiritual maturity would be a boldness to share the Good News or Gospel of Jesus Christ. Roman 1:16 says, “I am not ashamed of the Gospel because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes…” What a great verse and one that every ...
Views: 1395 - 5 W Questions For the Story of “The Birth of Samuel and Hannah’s Prayer” from 1 Samuel 1 and 2 - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Kathy VincentThe fact that God even leans His ear toward us is amazing enough, but that He actually grants our requests is even more astounding. God answered Hannah’s prayer and we have a record of her rejoicing before the Lord in one of the most beautiful prayers of the Bible. It is important that our ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - Inside My Concordance: A Super Bible School Activity for Elementary Kids - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Kathy VincentRemember the fun game you played as a kid that started out something like this…”I’m going to Grandma’s house and inside my suitcase I’m going to pack my teddy bear.” The next child would have to continue this line of thinking by remembering what the last person packed and then add his own item ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - 5 W Questions for the Story of “The Wise Men Following the Star” from Matthew 2 - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Kathy VincentI think my favorite figurines in our manger scene we put up at Christmas time are the 3 wise men. Even as a little girl, they were the ones I would play with and enjoy pretending that they were bringing gifts to the baby Jesus. The story of the wise men following the majestic star in the sky ...
Views: 1357 - Lost Coin, Odd Coin – A Super Bible School Activity for Your Elementary Kids - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Kathy VincentI don’t think a person exists anywhere on earth that hasn’t lost something at one time or another. Losing something or someone really important can be especially horrible and stressful. Luke 2:14 says this: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” Each of us must be ...
Views: 1299 - 5 Things You Gotta Know About God: A Super Bible School Activity for Preschoolers - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Kathy VincentTo say that the Bible is simple, would be incorrect. However, I do believe that there are passages that are simple to understand. This is good news for our preschoolers. There are a ton of great Bible verses we can share with our little ones and Psalm 100:3 is one of them. This Scripture ...
Views: 1238 - Sorrowful Sobs – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Kathy VincentExodus 3:7 says this: “I know their sorrows.” How comforting it is to know that our God cares enough about us to have compassion on us when we are full of sorrow. Our children need to know this truth. Childhood should be a time of great joy, but children experience pain too. Here is a fun ...
Views: 1211 - Call and Catch: A Super Bible School Activity for Memorizing Jeremiah 33:3 - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Kathy VincentIsn’t it amazing that God, Maker of Heaven and the Universe, desires that we call out to Him? Not only that, but when we do call to Him, He promises to show us great things we have no idea about! If you have your doubts, read Jeremiah 33:3, which says: “Call to me and I will answer you and I ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - New Creations – A Super Bible School Activity for Your Elementary Kids - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Kathy VincentOne of the most beautiful transformations in all of nature has to be the caterpillar becoming a butterfly. The old has gone, the new has come. Second Corinthians 5:17 is the ultimate showcase verse for this amazing principle, which says, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old ...
Views: 1069 - Pop Tarts or Grandma’s Cinnamon Rolls: An Encouraging Word for Sunday School Teachers - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Kathy VincentI grew up as a Catholic back in Kansas City, Mo. Every Sunday after mass, my mom would take my sisters and I over to my grandma’s house for breakfast. I loved my grandma’s house and I especially loved her breakfasts. The table was laden with eggs, bacon, toast, orange juice and her wonderful, ...
Views: 1066 - Set the Heart Free: A Super Bible School Activity for Preschoolers for Psalm 119:28, 32 - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Kathy VincentPsalm 119:28, 32 says this: “Strengthen me according to Your Word. I run in the path of your commands for you have set my heart free.” Isn’t “heart free” a great phrase? I believe God’s greatest desire for all His children is that their hearts would be set free to worship Him and to glorify ...
Views: 915 - God’s Add Ons – A Super Bible School Activity for Your Elementary Kids - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Kathy VincentWhat are some things you’d like to add to your life? How about kindness or integrity? Or maybe patience and peace? I think all four of these are worthy characteristics to add to our growing character. II Peter 1:5-7 says this: “…make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to ...
Views: 901 - Unpin the Hearts: A Super Bible School Activity for Preschoolers - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Kathy VincentDid you know that there are a lot of Bible verses that are just begging to have motions put to them? Preschoolers are wired to wiggle, so why not give them some simple moves to help them memorize their Bible verses? Psalm 119:28,32 is a perfect example of this. It says: “Strengthen me ...
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