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In the Old Testament, God told the people of Israel to host festivals throughout the year to remember all of the things that He had done for them. Here are a few of them!Feast of Passover: The people celebrated how God freed the people from slavery in Egypt. God instructed them to offer a lamb as a sacrifice so they would be safe. One day, Jesus would take the place of a lamb to save us too!Feast of Pentecost: The people celebrated how God gave them the book of the Law. Many years later, God would give them another special gift on Pentecost: the Holy Spirit!Feast of Shelters (or “Tabernacles”): The people celebrated how God provided for them while they were wandering through the desert for 40 years. (During the festival, people would stay in tents to remember what it was like for the Israelites in the desert.) It’s a reminder that just as the people of Israel were waiting on God to lead them to the Promised Land, we now wait on God to lead us into our forever home in heaven!Each of these special holidays highlighted ways that God had shown up for His people in a powerful way. The celebrations were a way of remembering what God did so they would never forget His goodness and faithfulness.What can we remember and celebrate in our own lives? (Give kids a chance to share. Consider doing an “open mic” for testimonies.)
Legends
December 29
This Week’s Bible Story
Remember and Celebrate. The nation of Israel had special celebrations throughout the year. Each one was a way that they remembered something that God had done. This weekend we’ll be reviewing some of the celebrations, and setting aside some time to remember and celebrate the things that God has done for us too!
Check-in + Worship 8:30 - 9:05 10:30 - 11:05
8:30 - 9:05
10:30 - 11:05
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 11:05 - 11:15
9:05 - 9:15
11:05 - 11:15
Let each kid answer today’s icebreaker question: What’s your favorite holiday?
Bible Story 9:15 - 9:30 11:15 - 11:30
9:15 - 9:30
11:15 - 11:30
Prayer Time 9:40 - 9:45 11:40 - 11:45
9:40 - 9:45
11:40 - 11:45
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.)
Activity 9:40 - 9:45 11:40 - 11:45
9:40 - 9:45
11:40 - 11:45
Give each kid a party hat and encourage them to decorate it.
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