Sharing the Gospel with Kids by Jinette Williams, Team Leader in Aurora, IL It’s no doubt that a main desire you have as a Crossroads leader is to hear children say, “Yes!” to Jesus as Lord. If you are anything like me, you might be a little scared or confused as to how to…Continue reading Sharing the Gospel With Kids …Continue reading Sharing the Gospel With Kids
Object Lesson: God is All Powerful
Here’s a fun object lesson to demonstrate something with a lot of power! This can be a great large group intro to a discussion for talking about God’s power. (Note: You’ll probably want to do this one outside – it’s messy!!) Materials: A pack of Mentos candy A 2 liter bottle of Diet Coke (must…Continue reading Object Lesson: God is All Powerful …Continue reading Object Lesson: God is All Powerful
Video Suggestions: God is All-Powerful
The following are video suggestions for lessons from the I AM: Names of God curriculum. Lesson 22 – Jesus’s Crucifixion and Resurrection (The Gospel Project for Kids) How to Use Videos Effectively in Kids Club Using videos in Kids Club is an optional supplement to our Kids Club curriculum. Recognizing that many of our Kids Club…Continue reading Video Suggestions: God is All-Powerful …Continue reading Video Suggestions: God is All-Powerful
Video Suggestions: God is My Savior
The following are video suggestions for lessons from the I AM: Names of God curriculum. Lesson 21 – The Story of Easter (Jesus’ Sacrifice) (Saddleback Kids) How to Use Videos Effectively in Kids Club Using videos in Kids Club is an optional supplement to our Kids Club curriculum. Recognizing that many of our Kids Club…Continue reading Video Suggestions: God is My Savior …Continue reading Video Suggestions: God is My Savior
Video Suggestions: God is Holy
The following are video suggestions for lessons from the I AM: Names of God curriculum. Lesson 18 – The Ark and the Tabernacle (Faith Kids Videos) How to Use Videos Effectively in Kids Club Using videos in Kids Club is an optional supplement to our Kids Club curriculum. Recognizing that many of our Kids Club…Continue reading Video Suggestions: God is Holy …Continue reading Video Suggestions: God is Holy
Video Suggestions: God is My Light
The following are video suggestions for lessons from the I AM: Names of God curriculum. Lesson 16 – Solomon Asks For Wisdom (Life Kids) Lesson 17 – Paul’s Journey (What’s in the Bible) How to Use Videos Effectively in Kids Club Using videos in Kids Club is an optional supplement to our Kids Club curriculum. Recognizing…Continue reading Video Suggestions: God is My Light …Continue reading Video Suggestions: God is My Light
Video Suggestions: God is My Shepherd
The following are video suggestions for lessons from the I AM: Names of God curriculum. Lesson 14 – David the Shepherd Boy (Song) (Kurtis Parks and Friends) Lesson 15 – Jesus Calls His First Disciples (Life Kids) How to Use Videos Effectively in Kids Club Using videos in Kids Club is an optional supplement to our…Continue reading Video Suggestions: God is My Shepherd …Continue reading Video Suggestions: God is My Shepherd
Verse Word Lineup
A Bible verse game. Materials Bible Verse cards, one per student Index cards A pen or pencil Write out the verse on a set of index cards, one word per card. Then, create a second duplicate set. Divide your group into two teams. Have each team lock arms, in a circle. In front of each…Continue reading Verse Word Lineup …Continue reading Verse Word Lineup
Verse Wipe Out!
Materials Whiteboard and dry erase marker (Note: Another option if a whiteboard is not available is to write on regular paper and cover each word up with sticky notes.) Write the verse on a whiteboard, and have the group say the entire verse. Then erase a vowel, and say the verse again. Then erase a…Continue reading Verse Wipe Out! …Continue reading Verse Wipe Out!
Verse Mystery Word
A Bible verse game. Materials Bible Verse cards Instruct students to look at their verse cards. Practice saying the verse together a few times. Then have one student volunteer turn their back and close their eyes. Let another student choose one word from the verse by pointing to it and showing the others, until everyone…Continue reading Verse Mystery Word …Continue reading Verse Mystery Word
Verse Balloon Toss
A Bible verse game. Materials One inflated balloon Sit in a circle with students. Toss a balloon in the air, and each student must say a word of the verse before they tap the balloon. You may allow them to reference their verse cards. Try to say the verse without the balloon hitting the ground….Continue reading Verse Balloon Toss
Verse Sticky Note Tic-Tac-Toe
Materials A sheet of blank copy paper A pen or pencil Nine sticky notes (or slips of paper) per group On a sheet of blank copy paper, draw a 3 x 3 table grid. (The boxes should be roughly the size of the sticky notes you are using.) Write out words or phrases of the…Continue reading Verse Sticky Note Tic-Tac-Toe …Continue reading Verse Sticky Note Tic-Tac-Toe
Verse Over-Under
Materials A squishy ball (CKC Games Bag) Have students form a line. Using a squishy ball, the first person in the line says the first word of the verse and holds the ball over their head. The second person grabs the ball while the first person goes to the end of line, says the second…Continue reading Verse Over-Under …Continue reading Verse Over-Under
Verse Memory Match
Materials Index cards A pen or pencil Bible verse cards Write out the verse on individual index cards, one word or one short phrase per card. Create a second matching set. Mix up all the cards and place face-down on the floor. Students take turns trying to find the matches. Once all matches are founds,…Continue reading Verse Memory Match …Continue reading Verse Memory Match
Verse in Motion
Materials: Bible verse cards Challenge students to work as a group to come up with motions or actions to help them memorize the verse. Perform the actions all together until the students are comfortable with it and can remember the verse without referencing their cards. Let them perform their verse with their motions for another…Continue reading Verse in Motion …Continue reading Verse in Motion
Verse Cup Stack Relay
This game may be played in one small group, or by combining two small groups together. Materials: Fourteen plastic cups per group A permanent marker Bible verse cards (Optional, for students to reference) Preparation: Write each word of the verse in permanent marker on TWO of the plastic cups. You may write a short phrase…Continue reading Verse Cup Stack Relay …Continue reading Verse Cup Stack Relay
Verse Beach Ball Volley
Materials One inflated beach ball Bible verse cards (optional) Sit in a circle with students. Toss a beach ball in the air, and each student must say a word of the verse before they tap the ball. Try to say the verse without the beach ball hitting the ground….Continue reading Verse Beach Ball Volley
Verse Sort
Materials: Bible Verse cards (optional) Index cards Pen or pencil Create a set of index cards with one word from the verse written on each individual card. Distribute verse sort cards have students work with a partner or individually to arrange them in the correct order. Time how long it takes. Then, challenge the next…Continue reading Verse Sort …Continue reading Verse Sort
Verse Candy Pass
Materials Bible Verse cards A bag of individually-wrapped candies, enough for at least one per student Instruct the first player to say the first three words of the verse (you may choose to let them reference their Bible verse card or not) and pass the bag of candy to the student to their right. Each…Continue reading Verse Candy Pass …Continue reading Verse Candy Pass
Video Suggestions – God Is Healer
The following are video suggestions for lessons from the I AM: Names of God curriculum. Lesson 10 – Naaman Healed of Leprosy (Superbook) How to Use Videos Effectively in Kids Club Using videos in Kids Club is an optional supplement to our Kids Club curriculum. Recognizing that many of our Kids Club meeting contexts do…Continue reading Video Suggestions – God Is Healer …Continue reading Video Suggestions – God Is Healer