This Week’s Bible Story
Psalm 139 — which begins, "O Lord, you have searched me and you know me" — reminds kids that God is with them anywhere they go!
Play Time + Check-in
Greet kids and families as they arrive. Make connections with kids by getting on their level, playing with them and asking fun questions to get to know them.
Worship Time
Have your kids line up and lead them to worship.
Bible Story
Use the Near storybook provided to read this week’s Bible story.
Big Idea
This month we’re focusing on the big idea that God loves me. Teach kids the motions below and practice together.
loves (make a heart with your hands) Prayer
Invite kids to pray by repeating after you.
Craft + Snack
Invite the kids to take a seat at the table to work on this week’s craft. Supplies will be provided, as well as an example of the craft. Pass out snacks as kids are working on their craft.
THIS WEEK’S CRAFT: Give each child one of the activity pages. Have one leader at each table to help kids press their hand into the ink pad and place it on the activity page as shown below. Use the wipes provided to clean their hands.