Nursery Teacher Pack - 9.10.17
Nursery Teacher Pack - 9.10.17 Acts – Take Courage
Last Week Review
Big Idea: Paul shares his testimony with an angry crowd explaining that Jesus came to save everyone not just the Jews. Because of this statement the crowd gets even angrier.
Big Idea: The Lord stood by Paul when he was in trouble.
This Week’s Lesson
Word of the Week
Action: Take courage because the Lord will stand beside you. Gospel: God is always with us when we need courage.
Courage - Bravery when facing hard things.
Scripture
Acts 23:11 - The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”
Prayer
Lord, you are always with us. Please forgive us when we don’t trust you to be with us in hard times. Thank you for giving us courage. Please stand beside us and give us the courage to testify about You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Movers Teacher Pack -9.10.17 Acts – Take Courage
Last Week Review
Big Idea: Paul shares his testimony with an angry crowd explaining that Jesus came to save everyone not just the Jews. Because of this statement the crowd gets even angrier.
Big Idea: The Lord stood by Paul when he was in trouble.
This Week’s Lesson
Word of the Week
Action: Take courage because the Lord will stand beside you. Gospel: God is always with us when we need courage.
Courage - Bravery when facing hard things.
Scripture
Acts 23:11 - The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”
Prayer
Lord, you are always with us. Please forgive us when we don’t trust you to be with us in hard times. Thank you for giving us courage. Please stand beside us and give us the courage to testify about You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
The Lord Stands Beside You SUPPLIES: None
Activity Have the student stand beside the teacher and say “The Lord will stand beside you and give you courage just like I am standing beside you”.
Toddler Teacher Pack -9.10.17 Acts – Take Courage
Last Week Review
Big Idea: Paul shares his testimony with an angry crowd explaining that Jesus came to save everyone not just the Jews. Because of this statement the crowd gets even angrier.
Big Idea: The Lord stood by Paul when he was in trouble. Action: Take courage because the Lord will stand beside you.
Lesson
Gospel: God is always with us when we need courage.
Word of the Week
Courage - Bravery when facing hard things.
Scripture
Acts 23:10-11
Memory Verse
Acts 23:11 - The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”
Prayer
Welcome Activity
Lord, you are always with us. Please forgive us when we don’t trust you to be with us in hard times. Thank you for giving us courage. Please stand beside us and give us the courage to testify about You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
God is With Us Chart Look at the chart and have the children identify the times God is with them. (hint, God is always with them.) Remind them that God stood beside Paul and told him to have courage.
Talk to your kids about their helmet of courage and ask them why they can be
Family Activity courageous.
Craft
To keep Toddlers attention, give them one step of the craft to do at a time. Wait until they have completed one step to give them the next. If they are not interested in doing the craft today, be sure to send the craft home so they can complete it at home.
Title
Take Courage Helmet Masks
Objective
To remind the children to take courage like God told Paul to do, and like the knight in the story.
Supplies Needed
□ Helmet Masks □ Printout □ Glue □ Decorative Materials (Jewels, dot markers, markers, etc.)
Instructions
Activity
1. Glue printout on masks. 2. Decorate.
Movement activities are important to allow the kids to learn the lesson in a tactile way. It also helps toddlers get their wiggles out so they can focus better in other areas of class.
Title
The Lord Stands Beside You
Supplies Needed
□ None
Activity
Teacher says “Take Courage because the Lord will stand beside you” Have the children go find a buddy to stand beside them. Each time the teacher says it have them run to find a new buddy. Encourage the helpers to play too and have them be buddies with multiple kids.
Pre-K Teacher Pack -9.10.17
Acts – Take Courage
Last Week Review
Big Idea: Paul shares his testimony with an angry crowd explaining that Jesus came to save everyone not just the Jews. Because of this statement the crowd gets even angrier.
Big Idea: The Lord stood by Paul when he was in trouble. Action: Take courage because the Lord will stand beside you.
Lesson
Gospel: God is always with us when we need courage.
Word of the Week
Courage - Bravery when facing hard things.
Scripture
Acts 23:10-11
Memory Verse
Acts 23:11 - The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”
Prayer
Objectives
Welcome Activity
Lord, you are always with us. Please forgive us when we don’t trust you to be with us in hard times. Thank you for giving us courage. Please stand beside us and give us the courage to testify about You. In Jesus’ name, Amen. By the end of class, the kids will: ● be able to define Courage ● be able to explain how the Lord helped Paul. (He stood beside him and gave him courage.) ● be able to identify who is always with us.
God is With Us Chart Look at the chart and have the children identify the times God is with them. (hint, God is always with them.) Remind them that God stood beside Paul and told him to have courage. Talk to your kids about their helmet of courage and ask them why they can be
Family Activity courageous.
Activity
Movement activities are important to allow the class to learn the lesson in a tactile way. It also helps preschoolers get their wiggles out so they can focus better in other areas of class.
Title
The Lord Stands Beside You
Supplies Needed
□ None
Activity
Craft
Teacher says “Take Courage because the Lord will stand beside you” Have the children go find a buddy to stand beside and say to each other “Take Courage”. Each time the teacher says it have them run to find a new buddy.
Allow Preschoolers to do as much of the craft on their own as they can. It may difficult at first, but they will feel empowered once they accomplish the task. If they are not interested in doing the craft today, be sure to send the craft home so they can complete it at home.
Title
Take Courage Helmet Masks
Objective
To remind the children to take courage like God told Paul to do, and like the knight in the story.
Supplies Needed
□ Helmet Masks □ Printout □ Glue □ Decorative Materials (Jewels, dot markers, markers, etc.)
Craft Instructions
3. Glue printout on masks. 4. Decorate.
K-2nd Teacher Pack - 9.10.17
Acts – Take Courage
Last Week Review
Big Idea: Paul shares his testimony with an angry crowd explaining that Jesus came to save everyone not just the Jews. Because of this statement the crowd gets even angrier.
Big Idea: The Lord stood by Paul when he was in trouble.
Lesson
Action: Take courage because the Lord will stand beside you. Gospel: God is always with us when we need courage.
Word of the Week
Courage - Bravery when facing hard things.
Scripture
Acts 23:10-11
Memory Verse
Acts 23:11 - The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”
Prayer
Objective
Table Discussion Question
Lord, you are always with us. Please forgive us when we don’t trust you to be with us in hard times. Thank you for giving us courage. Please stand beside us and give us the courage to testify about You. In Jesus’ name, Amen. By the end of class, the kids will: be able to define Courage be able to explain how the Lord helped Paul. (He stood beside him and gave him courage.) be able to identify times that we need courage from God
Talk about times that you needed courage from God.
Talk to your kids about their helmet of courage and ask them why they can be
Family Activity courageous.
Activity Title Supplies Needed
Activity
Craft
Movement activities are important to allow the kids to learn the lesson in a tactile way. It also helps gets their energy out so it is easier to sit during the less active times of the lesson.
The Lord Stands Beside You □ None
Teacher says “Take Courage because the Lord will stand beside you” Have the children go find a buddy to stand beside and say to each other “Take Courage”. Each time the teacher says it have them run to find a new buddy. Allow the kids to choose an activity to do with each other with each new buddy (ex: do 10 jumping jacks with your buddy, spin in a circle with your buddy).
Let the kids be creative in doing their craft. It doesn’t have to look just like the sample as long as it is a tool that helps them remember the lesson.
Title
Take Courage Helmet Masks
Objective
To remind the children to take courage like God told Paul to do, and like the knight in the story.
Supplies Needed
□ Helmet Masks □ Printout □ Glue □ Decorative Materials (Jewels, dot markers, markers, etc.) □ Task Box
Craft Instructions
5. Glue printout on masks. 6. Decorate. 7. Task Box: If there are kids that finish early have them choose a task from the task box! These tasks are designed to prevent the chaos and give kids something constructive to do.
3rd-6th Teacher Pack - 9.10.17
Acts – Take Courage
Last Week Review
Big Idea: Paul shares his testimony with an angry crowd explaining that Jesus came to save everyone not just the Jews. Because of this statement the crowd gets even angrier.
Big Idea: The Lord stood by Paul when he was in trouble.
Lesson
Action: Take courage because the Lord will stand beside you. Gospel: God is always with us when we need courage.
Word of the Week
Courage - Bravery when facing hard things.
Scripture
Acts 23:10-11
Memory Verse
Acts 23:11 - The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”
Prayer
Objective
Table Discussion Question
Lord, you are always with us. Please forgive us when we don’t trust you to be with us in hard times. Thank you for giving us courage. Please stand beside us and give us the courage to testify about You. In Jesus’ name, Amen. By the end of class, the kids will: be able to define Courage be able to explain how the Lord helped Paul. (He stood beside him and gave him courage.) be able to identify times that we need courage from God
Talk about times that you needed courage from God.
Talk to your kids about their helmet of courage and ask them why they can be
Family Activity courageous.
Activity Title Supplies Needed
Activity
Craft
Movement activities are important to allow the kids to learn the lesson in a tactile way. It also helps gets their energy out so it is easier to sit during the less active times of the lesson.
The Lord Stands Beside You □ None
Teacher says “Take Courage because the Lord will stand beside you” Have the children go find a buddy to stand beside and say to each other “Take Courage”. Each time the teacher says it have them run to find a new buddy. Allow the kids to choose an activity to do with each other with each new buddy (ex: do 10 jumping jacks with your buddy, spin in a circle with your buddy).
Let the kids be creative in doing their craft. It doesn’t have to look just like the sample as long as it is a tool that helps them remember the lesson.
Title
Take Courage Helmet Masks
Objective
To remind the children to take courage like God told Paul to do, and like the knight in the story.
Supplies Needed
□ Helmet Masks □ Printout □ Glue □ Decorative Materials (Jewels, dot markers, markers, etc.) □ Task Box
Craft Instructions
8. Glue printout on masks. 9. Decorate. 10. Task Box: If there are kids that finish early have them choose a task from the task box! These tasks are designed to prevent the chaos and give kids something constructive to do.
Last Week Review
Big Idea: Paul shares his testimony with an angry crowd explaining that Jesus came to save everyone not just the Jews. Because of this statement the crowd gets even angrier.
Big Idea: The Lord stood by Paul when he was in trouble.
This Week’s Lesson
Word of the Week
Action: Take courage because the Lord will stand beside you. Gospel: God is always with us when we need courage.
Courage - Bravery when facing hard things.
Scripture
Acts 23:11 - The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”
Prayer
Lord, you are always with us. Please forgive us when we don’t trust you to be with us in hard times. Thank you for giving us courage. Please stand beside us and give us the courage to testify about You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Movers Teacher Pack -9.10.17 Acts – Take Courage
Last Week Review
Big Idea: Paul shares his testimony with an angry crowd explaining that Jesus came to save everyone not just the Jews. Because of this statement the crowd gets even angrier.
Big Idea: The Lord stood by Paul when he was in trouble.
This Week’s Lesson
Word of the Week
Action: Take courage because the Lord will stand beside you. Gospel: God is always with us when we need courage.
Courage - Bravery when facing hard things.
Scripture
Acts 23:11 - The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”
Prayer
Lord, you are always with us. Please forgive us when we don’t trust you to be with us in hard times. Thank you for giving us courage. Please stand beside us and give us the courage to testify about You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
The Lord Stands Beside You SUPPLIES: None
Activity Have the student stand beside the teacher and say “The Lord will stand beside you and give you courage just like I am standing beside you”.
Toddler Teacher Pack -9.10.17 Acts – Take Courage
Last Week Review
Big Idea: Paul shares his testimony with an angry crowd explaining that Jesus came to save everyone not just the Jews. Because of this statement the crowd gets even angrier.
Big Idea: The Lord stood by Paul when he was in trouble. Action: Take courage because the Lord will stand beside you.
Lesson
Gospel: God is always with us when we need courage.
Word of the Week
Courage - Bravery when facing hard things.
Scripture
Acts 23:10-11
Memory Verse
Acts 23:11 - The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”
Prayer
Welcome Activity
Lord, you are always with us. Please forgive us when we don’t trust you to be with us in hard times. Thank you for giving us courage. Please stand beside us and give us the courage to testify about You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
God is With Us Chart Look at the chart and have the children identify the times God is with them. (hint, God is always with them.) Remind them that God stood beside Paul and told him to have courage.
Talk to your kids about their helmet of courage and ask them why they can be
Family Activity courageous.
Craft
To keep Toddlers attention, give them one step of the craft to do at a time. Wait until they have completed one step to give them the next. If they are not interested in doing the craft today, be sure to send the craft home so they can complete it at home.
Title
Take Courage Helmet Masks
Objective
To remind the children to take courage like God told Paul to do, and like the knight in the story.
Supplies Needed
□ Helmet Masks □ Printout □ Glue □ Decorative Materials (Jewels, dot markers, markers, etc.)
Instructions
Activity
1. Glue printout on masks. 2. Decorate.
Movement activities are important to allow the kids to learn the lesson in a tactile way. It also helps toddlers get their wiggles out so they can focus better in other areas of class.
Title
The Lord Stands Beside You
Supplies Needed
□ None
Activity
Teacher says “Take Courage because the Lord will stand beside you” Have the children go find a buddy to stand beside them. Each time the teacher says it have them run to find a new buddy. Encourage the helpers to play too and have them be buddies with multiple kids.
Pre-K Teacher Pack -9.10.17
Acts – Take Courage
Last Week Review
Big Idea: Paul shares his testimony with an angry crowd explaining that Jesus came to save everyone not just the Jews. Because of this statement the crowd gets even angrier.
Big Idea: The Lord stood by Paul when he was in trouble. Action: Take courage because the Lord will stand beside you.
Lesson
Gospel: God is always with us when we need courage.
Word of the Week
Courage - Bravery when facing hard things.
Scripture
Acts 23:10-11
Memory Verse
Acts 23:11 - The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”
Prayer
Objectives
Welcome Activity
Lord, you are always with us. Please forgive us when we don’t trust you to be with us in hard times. Thank you for giving us courage. Please stand beside us and give us the courage to testify about You. In Jesus’ name, Amen. By the end of class, the kids will: ● be able to define Courage ● be able to explain how the Lord helped Paul. (He stood beside him and gave him courage.) ● be able to identify who is always with us.
God is With Us Chart Look at the chart and have the children identify the times God is with them. (hint, God is always with them.) Remind them that God stood beside Paul and told him to have courage. Talk to your kids about their helmet of courage and ask them why they can be
Family Activity courageous.
Activity
Movement activities are important to allow the class to learn the lesson in a tactile way. It also helps preschoolers get their wiggles out so they can focus better in other areas of class.
Title
The Lord Stands Beside You
Supplies Needed
□ None
Activity
Craft
Teacher says “Take Courage because the Lord will stand beside you” Have the children go find a buddy to stand beside and say to each other “Take Courage”. Each time the teacher says it have them run to find a new buddy.
Allow Preschoolers to do as much of the craft on their own as they can. It may difficult at first, but they will feel empowered once they accomplish the task. If they are not interested in doing the craft today, be sure to send the craft home so they can complete it at home.
Title
Take Courage Helmet Masks
Objective
To remind the children to take courage like God told Paul to do, and like the knight in the story.
Supplies Needed
□ Helmet Masks □ Printout □ Glue □ Decorative Materials (Jewels, dot markers, markers, etc.)
Craft Instructions
3. Glue printout on masks. 4. Decorate.
K-2nd Teacher Pack - 9.10.17
Acts – Take Courage
Last Week Review
Big Idea: Paul shares his testimony with an angry crowd explaining that Jesus came to save everyone not just the Jews. Because of this statement the crowd gets even angrier.
Big Idea: The Lord stood by Paul when he was in trouble.
Lesson
Action: Take courage because the Lord will stand beside you. Gospel: God is always with us when we need courage.
Word of the Week
Courage - Bravery when facing hard things.
Scripture
Acts 23:10-11
Memory Verse
Acts 23:11 - The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”
Prayer
Objective
Table Discussion Question
Lord, you are always with us. Please forgive us when we don’t trust you to be with us in hard times. Thank you for giving us courage. Please stand beside us and give us the courage to testify about You. In Jesus’ name, Amen. By the end of class, the kids will: be able to define Courage be able to explain how the Lord helped Paul. (He stood beside him and gave him courage.) be able to identify times that we need courage from God
Talk about times that you needed courage from God.
Talk to your kids about their helmet of courage and ask them why they can be
Family Activity courageous.
Activity Title Supplies Needed
Activity
Craft
Movement activities are important to allow the kids to learn the lesson in a tactile way. It also helps gets their energy out so it is easier to sit during the less active times of the lesson.
The Lord Stands Beside You □ None
Teacher says “Take Courage because the Lord will stand beside you” Have the children go find a buddy to stand beside and say to each other “Take Courage”. Each time the teacher says it have them run to find a new buddy. Allow the kids to choose an activity to do with each other with each new buddy (ex: do 10 jumping jacks with your buddy, spin in a circle with your buddy).
Let the kids be creative in doing their craft. It doesn’t have to look just like the sample as long as it is a tool that helps them remember the lesson.
Title
Take Courage Helmet Masks
Objective
To remind the children to take courage like God told Paul to do, and like the knight in the story.
Supplies Needed
□ Helmet Masks □ Printout □ Glue □ Decorative Materials (Jewels, dot markers, markers, etc.) □ Task Box
Craft Instructions
5. Glue printout on masks. 6. Decorate. 7. Task Box: If there are kids that finish early have them choose a task from the task box! These tasks are designed to prevent the chaos and give kids something constructive to do.
3rd-6th Teacher Pack - 9.10.17
Acts – Take Courage
Last Week Review
Big Idea: Paul shares his testimony with an angry crowd explaining that Jesus came to save everyone not just the Jews. Because of this statement the crowd gets even angrier.
Big Idea: The Lord stood by Paul when he was in trouble.
Lesson
Action: Take courage because the Lord will stand beside you. Gospel: God is always with us when we need courage.
Word of the Week
Courage - Bravery when facing hard things.
Scripture
Acts 23:10-11
Memory Verse
Acts 23:11 - The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”
Prayer
Objective
Table Discussion Question
Lord, you are always with us. Please forgive us when we don’t trust you to be with us in hard times. Thank you for giving us courage. Please stand beside us and give us the courage to testify about You. In Jesus’ name, Amen. By the end of class, the kids will: be able to define Courage be able to explain how the Lord helped Paul. (He stood beside him and gave him courage.) be able to identify times that we need courage from God
Talk about times that you needed courage from God.
Talk to your kids about their helmet of courage and ask them why they can be
Family Activity courageous.
Activity Title Supplies Needed
Activity
Craft
Movement activities are important to allow the kids to learn the lesson in a tactile way. It also helps gets their energy out so it is easier to sit during the less active times of the lesson.
The Lord Stands Beside You □ None
Teacher says “Take Courage because the Lord will stand beside you” Have the children go find a buddy to stand beside and say to each other “Take Courage”. Each time the teacher says it have them run to find a new buddy. Allow the kids to choose an activity to do with each other with each new buddy (ex: do 10 jumping jacks with your buddy, spin in a circle with your buddy).
Let the kids be creative in doing their craft. It doesn’t have to look just like the sample as long as it is a tool that helps them remember the lesson.
Title
Take Courage Helmet Masks
Objective
To remind the children to take courage like God told Paul to do, and like the knight in the story.
Supplies Needed
□ Helmet Masks □ Printout □ Glue □ Decorative Materials (Jewels, dot markers, markers, etc.) □ Task Box
Craft Instructions
8. Glue printout on masks. 9. Decorate. 10. Task Box: If there are kids that finish early have them choose a task from the task box! These tasks are designed to prevent the chaos and give kids something constructive to do.
