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December 1

This Week’s Bible Story

Esther (Esther 2-7) Even though Esther was scared, God used her to save His people. God loved Esther and made her for a special purpose. God loves each of us and has a purpose for us, too.
Monthly Verse: Today your Savior was born in David’s town. He is Christ, the Lord. LUKE 2:11 (ICB)

Check-in + Worship
8:30 - 9:05
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10:30 - 11:05
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As kids check in, invite them to join their parents in the Auditorium during worship. Once the worship set ends, wait in the back for kids to join you and lead them back to the Zion Kids area.

Connect
9:05 - 9:15
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11:05 - 11:15
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Let each kid answer today’s icebreaker question: Have you ever had to stand up to someone who was doing something wrong? What was it like?

Bible Story
9:15 - 9:30
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11:15 - 11:30
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Look up the Bible passage and tell it in your own words.
Key Story Points:
Esther was the Queen of Persia. Even her husband, King Xerxes, didn’t know her secret... Esther was Jewish. Esther’s cousin, Mordecai, worked at the palace and looked out for her.
Xerxes’ advisor, Haman, was very proud. Everyone except Mordecai bowed down to him. Haman was insulted. He vowed to kill Mordecai and all the Jews!
Haman told Xerxes that the Jews were dangerous and should die. Xerxes agreed and set a day to kill them.
Mordecai was terrified and sent a message to Queen Esther. “Change the king’s mind,” said Mordecai. “If I go to the him without his invitation he can have me killed,” Esther replied. “Perhaps you were made queen just for this moment,” said Mordecai.
Esther bravely agreed to try. She went to the throne room. King Xerxes was amazed by her beauty and invited her in. “Can we have dinner with Haman?” she asked.
Haman was building a big gallows in his back yard. He planned to hang Mordecai on it.
Then the king’s invitation arrived. So Haman went to the palace for dinner. “A man wants to kill me and my people, the Jews,” Esther told Xerxes. “Who would do such a thing?” he asked. “The evil Haman!” Esther cried. “Haman?” Guards! Take him away.”
Because of Esther, the Jews were saved! They celebrated with a great feast, which they observe to this day.

Debrief
9:30 - 9:40
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11:30 - 11:40
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Who is the enemy of God’s people in this story? What does he plan to do?
Why do you think God made Esther to be queen in Persia?
What can we learn about God from this story?
How does that connect to the way we live our lives today?

Prayer Time
9:40 - 9:45
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11:40 - 11:45
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Close your small group time by praying with your kids. This week’s prayer focus is on PLEASE PRAYERS. Ask the kids in your group, “Where in your life do you need God’s help?” Take time to pray for each of the things that were shared.

Activity
9:40 - 9:45
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11:40 - 11:45
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Give each child a paper crown and let them decorate it. Then help them staple it together.
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