Elementary Lessons

Shhh…listen carefully. Do you hear that voice coming from inside of you? Does it have a slightly French accent? If so, it’s probably your inner artist. God has put one in all of us and it’s screaming to get out!  That is—until now! During “Artrageous,” kids will have a chance to unleash the artist inside of them by using all kinds of art to tell the Easter story and to picture the outrageous love that Jesus has for us.

Look up in the sky. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…just a kid posing as Superman! When kids strike a pose, they can become just about anything—a superhero, a prehistoric monster, even a slice of pizza. They can also become characters in the Big Bible Story. During “Strike a Pose,” kids will be pushed, pulled, and shaped into different poses to help tell the stories of how the early church was started and exploded into the world. More than that, kids will learn how they can help build God’s church today.

Paper or plastic. Chocolate or vanilla. Mullet or Mohawk. Life is filled with tough “this or that” choices! During the “This or That” series, kids will hear a portion of the Big Bible Story, then they’ll have to predict what happened next, this or that. Did Timothy join the mission or did he wait until he was older?  Did Paul jump ship or did he ride out the storm?  All the while, kids will hear how God built His church by helping ordinary people make extraordinary decisions.  Moreover, they’ll discover that they too can make bold choices that help build the church today.

To their friends and family, they’re known as Zack and Jada—two ordinary kids who love to do ordinary things.  But when they combine forces, they’re known as the “Riddle Rangers”—an extraordinary duo who travel the world, solving riddles with the guidance of their teacher, Professor Covington.  Their most recent adventure has taken them to the “Dunes of Damascus” where mysterious riddles have been discovered in a long-lost ancient tomb.  With the help of the kids, Zack and Jada will have to race against time to crack the codes before the treasure-hungry grave robbers get ahold of them.  It’s an adventure that ultimately leads kids to discover that the greatest treasure is God’s Word.

Who doesn’t love a good emoji?!  Happy, sad, scared, or mad—we can show people how we’re feeling with just one little picture. Emoji’s are also the perfect way to unpack the Book of Psalms!  During “Emoji Madness,” kids will use different emoji’s to tell the Bible story and to discover how God helps us manage our emotions.