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Use props: Wear a construction hat when describing how the temple was rebuilt. Hold a shepherd’s crook when describing how the new King will be a shepherd. Hold a judge’s gavel when describing how God will judge and punish all evil.Listen for “hope”: Each time the word “hope” is said in the story, prompt the children to lift their hands in the air in praise.
The person (point to someone around you)who trusts in the Lord (point up to the sky)is blessed. (cross your arms like you are hugging yourself)Jeremiah 17:7 (open and close your hands like a book)
Heroes
July 27
This Week’s Bible Story
Zechariah gave hope (Zechariah 13–14). Zechariah spoke a message of hope to God’s people. God would one day set up a new and better kingdom with a new and better King. God kept His promise by sending Jesus. Because of Jesus, we can have hope and forgiveness of sins by trusting in Him.
Play Time + Check-in 8:15 - 8:50 10:15 - 10:50
8:15 - 8:50
10:15 - 10:50
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 9:00 - 9:15 11:00 - 11:15
9:00 - 9:15
11:00 - 11:15
Have your kids line up and lead them to worship.
Bible Story 9:15 - 9:25 11:15 - 11:25
9:15 - 9:25
11:15 - 11:25
Use the Story Cards provided to tell the Bible story to the kids in your group, pausing along the way to ask questions and get the kids engaged. (Optional: Use the storytelling tips below to make the story more engaging.)
Memory Verse 9:25 - 9:30 11:30 - 11:35
9:25 - 9:30
11:30 - 11:35
Introduce this month’s memory verse by saying it out loud and showing them the motions. Have the kids practice by repeating after you.
Prayer 9:30 - 9:35 11:30 - 11:35
9:30 - 9:35
11:30 - 11:35
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 9:35 - 9:50 11:35 - 11:50
9:35 - 9:50
11:35 - 11:50
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: TBD
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