This Week’s Bible Story
Elijah (1 Kings 16-18) God used Elijah to show His people that He is the one true God. Elijah prayed for the miracle of fire from heaven to prove it. Later, God would send His Son, Jesus, to perform many miracles to show that He is God. This included healing the sick, casting out demons and even bringing people back to life!
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
Before you leave for worship, make sure each child is wearing a wristband so you know who is in your class. Have your kids line up and lead them to worship outside in the grass area.
Bible Story
Use the Bible App for Kids Storybook provided to read this week’s Bible story: Fire From Heaven (page 156).
Memory Verse
Introduce this month’s memory verse by saying it out loud and showing them the motions. Have the kids practice by repeating after you.
I will not be afraid (wave your finger like you’re saying no) because the Lord (point to the sky) is with me. (point to your chest) Psalm 118:6 (shape your hands like a book) Prayer
Close your small group time by praying with your kids. This week’s prayer focus is on THANK YOU PRAYERS. Ask the kids in your group, “What is something good that you can thank God for?” Take time to pray for each of the things that were shared.)
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.
CRAFT: Give each child an activity page and instruct them to cut the strip at the bottom of the page. Encourage kids to color in their papers. Then show them how to insert the fire strip in the slit to make the altar “burn” like God did for Elijah.