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BIBLE TIMEThis quarter, we will be talking about lessons from the book of Acts. The book of Acts is in the New Testament, and can be found after the book of John. What are the first four books of the Bible called? The gospels, the story of Jesus. The book of Acts teaches us how Christianity started after Jesus went back up into heaven!

Today, we will talk about a man named Barnabas. He was a cheerful man, and was very encouraging to a lot of people. Want to guess what his name means? Barnabas means “Son of encouragement” He made people feel great by his words and actions. Barnabas owned a field, but decided to sell it so he could give those who were poorer than him the money. As a church, we are asked to take care of each other. Barnabas and many others did this as we can see from this lesson from Acts 2. Barnabas took the money he made to the leaders and said, “Take this money. Share it with people who need it.” He wanted to do what was right. He loved Jesus and showed this love by taking care of the poor. This was encouraging! Have you ever noticed the plate/basket being passed around during worship? What do people put in there? Money! Why do you think they do this? They do this because they love the Lord and want to give what they have to help others. This money helps take care of a lot of people and a lot of things! It is good to use your money to serve the Lord just like Barnabas.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Barnabas Shares coloring

sheet• Special Activity Note• Play money

CLASS SCHEDULE1. Welcome/Books of the Bible2. Singing/Memory Verse3. Bible Lesson4. Craft Time5. Snack/Prayer

CRAFT CORNER

Set out play money for the children to count.After the lesson, allow the children to color their papers, and place them in their special binders. Once finished, allow the class to role play giving to the poor. Assign a few children to be the church leaders, and some to be the people with money, and people without. Discuss the differences between a need and a want and between the rich and the poor. Pass out the special project notes at the end of class.

LESSON 1 (SUNDAY):

BARNABAS SHARES

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Acts 4:32-37

In class this morning, we discussed Acts chapter 2 and how the members of the church gave as each had need. We specifically talked about Barnabas and how he was an encouragement through his giving. This week, please discuss the act of working/giving with your child, and ask them to perform various chores for money. On Wednesday, we will be taking up a special collection of their hard earned money to meet the needs of others. Please send whatever they have decided to give with them in a Ziploc bag. Thank you for your help in this matter.

Sincerely,


Sincerely,


Sincerely,


BIBLE TIMEWho did we talk about on Sunday? Barnabas! What does his name mean? “Son of encouragement” What did he do because he loved Jesus? Sold a field and gave the money to the poor.

Barnabas owned a field, but decided to sell it so he could give those who were poorer than him the money.

Barnabas took the money he made to the leaders and said, “Take this money. Share it with people who need it.” He wanted to do what was right. He loved Jesus and showed this love by taking care of the poor. Did you all earn money this week to give to the poor? What did you do? Let’s all get out our money, and count what we have!

Sometimes, it is hard to give up things that we worked hard for, but guess what? God takes care of all our needs, and he uses what we give to take care of the needs of others. What do we need? Can we use this money to give others what they need?

Barnabas sold a field and made a lot of money. I’m sure he really wanted to spend the money on something pretty neat for himself, but he knew they were a better use for it. He gave all the money to the leaders and they used it to help the poor. When we give our money to our church leaders, the elders, they use that money to help the poor! God loves a cheerful giver. Let’s cheerfully give the money we worked to earn to people who need it more than we do.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• $1 bills and some change• Special bag for collection• Small fabric drawstring bag-

gies or fabric coin purses• Stickers


CRAFT CORNERSet out play money for the children to count.After the lesson, have each child take their money from their baggies. If children came without money, please provide them with a few bills and coins. Say a prayer with the class over giving, and pass around the bag for each child to place their money in. Once finished, count the money and tell the children the total of how much they gave. Talk about what the money can be used for.. Finish up by passing out the small drawstring bags for the children to decorate. They can use this bag to keep the money they want to give on Sunday’s safe.

LESSON 1 (WEDNESDAY):

BARNABAS SHARES



BIBLE TIMEToday we will be talking about Philip and his conversation with a man form Ethiopia. Do you remember Phillip? He was one of Jesus’ special helpers. What were they called? Apostles! An angel told Philip to leave the town he was in because there was a special man who needed to hear the gospel. The gospel is the story of Jesus’ life, death, burial, and resurrection from the grave. Why did this happen? So all the people of the world can be saved from their sins! Philip found the Ethiopian man reading a scroll in his chariot. This man was a helper to a queen! The scroll said, “He was lead like a lamb to its slaughter.” The Ethiopian man was confused. Who was lead where? Phillip said, “I know the man you are reading about, would you like to hear his story?” The Ethiopian man said yes. Phillip told him how Jesus died to save us from our sins. To receive this salvation, we must believe in Jesus and confess that we are wrong without him, and be baptized in water to be forgiven. The Ethiopian saw some water and said, “Look! Here’s water! What prevents me from being baptized?” With that, Phillip and the Ethiopian went down into the water and the Ethiopian was baptized and became a Christian. He was so happy, and Phillip too! After this took place, Phillip disappeared. The Ethiopian man was so happy. An angel of the Lord sent Phillip to share the gospel with an Ethiopian man. The Ethiopian man was baptized, and became a Christian!

He became a part of God’s family.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Pretzels• Fruit roll ups• Ziploc baggy• Lesson template


CRAFT CORNER

After the lesson, give each child four pretzels, and two fruit roll ups. Show them how to wind the ends of the fruit roll ups onto the pretzel sticks to make a scroll. Allow them to eat one for snack, and store the other in their baggy. Help them tape the lesson onto the baggy so they can review it with their family. As you work, remember to go over the lesson with them. Ask simple questions, and remember that this age learns through repetition.

LESSON 2 (SUNDAY):

PHILLIP PREACHES

TO ETHIOPIAN



The Holy Spirit sent Phillip to preach the gospel to the Ethiopian. He found him reading a scroll in his chariot. The Ethiopian asked for help with

understanding the scroll. Phillip taught the Ethiopian about Jesus. The man saw water, stopped his chariot.

He and Phillip went down into the water, and the Ethiopian was baptized. He became a part of God’s

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BIBLE TIMEWhat was the name of the man the angel told to go find the Ethiopian? Phillip! What is the message of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection called? The gospel. Phillip was asked to share the gospel with this special man. Where did Phillip fond the man? Philip found the Ethiopian man reading a scroll in his chariot. This man was a helper to a queen! The scroll said, “He was lead like a lamb to its slaughter.” The Ethiopian man was confused. Who was lead where? Phillip said, “I know the man you are reading about, would you like to hear his story?” The Ethiopian man said yes. Peter told him how Jesus died to save us from our sins. To receive this salvation, we must believe in Jesus and confess that we are wrong without him, and be baptized in water to be forgiven. The Ethiopian saw some water and said, “Look! Here’s water! What prevents me from being baptized?” With that, Phillip and the Ethiopian went down into the water and the Ethiopian was baptized and became a Christian. He was so happy, and Phillip too! After this took place, Phillip disappeared. The Ethiopian man was so happy.

We too can share the gospel with those we meet simply by telling people that Jesus loves them.

We have a special craft to help us share the message of gospel with friends. It is important that we help people know who Jesus is and what he does for us all!

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Ethiopian coloring page• Brown card stock• Small dowel rods• Hot glue• Ribbon


CRAFT CORNERAfter the lesson, pass out the card stock to the children and help them write, “Jesus loves you” on the paper. After they have done this, help them crinkle up the paper to make it appear old. Once they have finished, give them the coloring sheets to work on so you can hot glue the dowel rods onto the ends of the paper to make it into a scroll. Once glued, give the scrolls to the children, and show them how to fold them. You can help them secure the scrolls by tying a ribbon around them, or can use thick gross grain ribbon and seal it with a wax stamp for added effect.


PHILLIP PREACHES

TO ETHIOPIAN



BIBLE TIMEToday, we will be introduced to a very important man named Saul. Saul was a very important Jewish leader who did not like Christians, or Jesus. He thought he was doing the right thing for having Christians punished for talking about Jesus. Saul did not know Jesus was truly the Son of God! This was sad, but Jesus decided to show him the truth. One day, Saul was walking down the road with his friends when all of a sudden a bright light shone in front of him with a voice saying, “Saul! Why do you persecute me?” Saul said, “Who are you, Lord?” Jesus answered, “I am Jesus! The one you are persecuting! Go to Damascus, I have someone there who will tell you what you need to do.” Ugh oh. Saul was wrong about Jesus! He really was the Son of God. Saul felt so sad and so sorry for being mean to the Christians. He wanted to make it right. When Saul rose from the ground, he noticed he couldn’t see! The light from Jesus blind poor Saul! Saul’s helpers took him to Damascus where he would meet the person who was to help him. This took three days! Could you imagine being blind for three days? Would you be scared? How would you feel? Saul was wrong, but wanted to make things right, and show Jesus he was very sorry for not believing in him.

Was Saul wrong? Yes. He felt really bad. Did he want to make it right? Yes! Did Jesus give Saul a chance to make it right? Yes! He told him to go to Damascus so he could be told what to do. When we are wrong, Jesus helps us make things right.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Sunglasses• Flashlight• Robes• Saul was blinded sunglasses

from oriental trading com-pany


CRAFT CORNER

As you go over the lesson with your children, use the flashlight and sunglasses to act out the scene. Once the lesson is over, give the children the glasses sets, and help them decorate them. For more fun, you can have a visitor come in and pretend to be Saul for you as you tell the story, he can act it out.

LESSON 3 (SUNDAY):

JESUS SPEAKS TO SAUL



BIBLE TIMETip:Investing in a dress up box is a great way for your class to learn through role playing.

Bible Time: On Sunday, we talked about a man who did not believe Jesus was the Son of God and punished Christians. What was his name? Saul. Saul thought he was doing right, but he was wrong. How did he find out he was wrong? Jesus talked to him!

One day, Saul was walking down the road with his friends when all of a sudden a bright light shone in front of him with a voice saying, “Saul! Why do you persecute me?” Saul said, “Who are you, Lord?” Jesus answered, “I am Jesus! The one you are persecuting! Go to Damascus, I have someone there who will tell you what you need to do.” Ugh oh. Saul was wrong about Jesus! He really was the Son of God. Saul felt so sad and so sorry for being mean to the Christians. He wanted to make it right. When Saul rose from the ground, he noticed he couldn’t see! The light from Jesus blind poor Saul! Saul’s helpers took him to Damascus where he would meet the person who was to help him. This took three days! Could you imagine being blind for three days? Would you be scared? How would you feel? Saul was wrong, but wanted to make things right, and show Jesus he was very sorry for not believing in him. When we are wrong, Jesus helps us make things right.

We will learn next Sunday who Saul met and see if Saul gets his eyesight back. Do you think Saul will get his eyesight back? We will see on Sunday!

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Sunglasses• Flashlight• Robes• Jesus Speaks to Saul color-

ing sheet


CRAFT CORNER

Use the supplies listed above to act out your lesson for the children. Once the lesson is over, allow them to color their coloring pages, and place in their binders. After they all have finished, allow them to act out the lesson amongst each other. You will need someone to play Saul, Jesus, and Saul’s helpers.


JESUS SPEAKS TO SAUL



BIBLE TIMELast week, we talked about a man named Saul and how he didn’t believe that Jesus was the Son of God. Jesus appeared to Saul and blinded him with a strong light. Saul was sorry he was wrong about Jesus and wanted to make it right. Jesus told Saul to go into the town of Damascus to be told how he could make things right.

Remember, Saul was blind, so his friends made the journey with him to find the person who was to help him.

The Lord spoke to a man named Ananias in a vision that Saul would be visiting him. Ananias was scared! He heard about Saul. Saul didn’t like Christians, and Ananias was a Christian! The Lord told him that he chose Saul to help share the gospel of Jesus to everyone.

Ananias found Saul in a house. He said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you also appeared to me and sent me to you so you can have your sight back.” Then, something that looked like scales fell from Saul’s eyes! When his sight came back, he rose and was baptized and became a Christian! Isn’t that neat? Saul once mistreated Christians because he didn’t know Jesus, but once he knew Jesus, and what Jesus did for him, he decided to become a Christian too!

Ananias was afraid of Saul, but Jesus wanted Ananias to help Saul, not be afraid of him. Because of this, Saul got his eyesight back, and became a Christian.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Face template (make copies

of front and back)• Wax paper, cut into quar-

ter-sized circles


CRAFT CORNER

After the lesson, pass out the face template to your students. On the Saul was blind side, help the children color the face, then glue the was paper circles over the eyes to look like scales. On flip side, Saul can see, have the children glue the wax paper circles going down the face’s cheeks to show the scales had fallen off.

LESSON 4 (SUNDAY):

SAUL SPEAKSTO ANANIAS



SAUL SEES THE LIGHT


BIBLE TIMEAfter Jesus spoke to Saul on the road to Damascus, what happened to Saul’s eyes? He was blinded. What did Jesus tell him to do? Go into the town of Damascus and Jesus would send help. DO you remember the name of the man who helped Saul? Ananias.

The Lord spoke to a man named Ananias in a vision that Saul would be visiting him. Ananias was scared! He heard about Saul. Saul didn’t like Christians, and Ananias was a Christian! The Lord told him that he chose Saul to help share the gospel of Jesus to everyone.

Ananias found Saul in a house. He said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you also appeared to me and sent me to you so you can have your sight back.” Then, something that looked like scales fell from Saul’s eyes! When his sight came back, he rose and was baptized and became a Christian! Isn’t that neat?

Ananias was afraid of Saul, but Jesus wanted Ananias to help Saul, not be afraid of him. Because of this, Saul got his eyesight back, and became a Christian.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• YouTube: https://www.you-

tube.com/watch?v=ghcoJu-WrjFI&feature=plcp


CRAFT CORNER

After you review the lesson, pass out the Saul meets Ananias coloring page and start the Saul movie for the children to watch as they color. This movie in the link above is a bit over 6 minutes long.


SAUL SPEAKSTO ANANIAS



BIBLE TIMELast week, we talked about a man named Saul. God had a very special job for Saul to do after he was baptized. Saul met up with Jesus’s special helpers, the apostles, and began to teach about Jesus. While doing this, his name was changed from Saul to Paul!

One day, Paul found a group of women sitting by a river praying and talking to each other about God. Paul sat down with the women and began to talk to them about Jesus the Savior. He shared with them the gospel. Do you remember what the gospel is? Jesus, the Son of God, came to this earth to save us from sin. He did this by giving himself up on the cross. After his death, he was raised three days later! He won the victory over sin so we can be with him one day forever. To receive the gift he gave, all we have to do is believe in Jesus, confess our wrongs, and be baptized.

A woman named Lydia, who made special purple clothes to sell, believed all that Paul had said. Lydia was thankful for Jesus and loved him very much. After hearing the gospel, she and everyone who lived in her house decided to be baptized! She was so happy about the good news! She asked Paul and the people with him to stay at her house a few days while they were sharing the gospel. Lydia was thankful for Jesus’ gift and began showing her thankfulness right away by opening up her home for others so they could continue to talk about Jesus.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Lydia coloring sheet• Shell template (print on card

stock)• Purple felt (cut in shell tem-

plate shape)• Tacky glue, shell photo• Note for parents


LESSON 5 (SUNDAY):

PAUL TEACHES

LYDIA THE GOSPEL


Dear Parents,

We are studying Lydia’s conversion in Acts 16, and will be making our own purple tie-dye shirts this Wednesday night. Please dress your child accordingly, and if you are able, your help for this project is greatly appreciated! See you Wednesday!

Dear Parents,


Dear Parents,


Dear Parents,



BIBLE TIMEWhat did Saul change his name to? Paul. Who did he meet by the river? Lydia! What did Lydia sell? Purple clothes. What was the purple dye made from? Sea shells.

One day, Paul found a group of women sitting by a river praying and talking to each other about God. Paul sat down with the women and began to talk to them about Jesus the Savior. He shared with them the gospel. Do you remember what the gospel is? Jesus, the Son of God, came to this earth to save us from sin. He did this by giving himself up on the cross. After his death, he was raised three days later! He won the victory over sin so we can be with him one day forever. To receive the gift he gave, all we have to do is believe in Jesus, confess our wrongs, and be baptized.

A woman named Lydia, who made special purple clothes to sell, believed all that Paul had said. Lydia was thankful for Jesus and loved him very much. After hearing the gospel, she and everyone who lived in her house decided to be baptized! She was so happy about the good news! She asked Paul and the people with him to stay at her house a few days while they were sharing the gospel.

Lydia was thankful for Jesus’ gift and began showing her thankfulness right away by opening up her home for others so they could continue to talk about Jesus.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• White t-shirts (size 5/6)• Vinegar, squirt bottles• Purple dye• Rubber bands, Ziploc bags• Table cloth• Gloves



PAUL TEACHES

LYDIA THE GOSPEL


CRAFT CORNER

Tonight, you will tie-dye t-shirts with your children. If you feel as if this activity isn’t suitable for your particular class, substitute the tie dye for purple sharpie markers and allow the children to “dye” their shirts with the markers. You can also use non-washable carrel markers, or highlighters. If you are doing the tie-dye project, see the full instructions listed on the next page. Remember, you are also making fun memories, so enjoy this time with your class, and grab a helper or two to assist you and your class. You can even dress up as Lydia herself!


Tie-Dye Instructions(If weather permits, do this activity outside)

1. The day before class, wash the t-shirts in hot water, adding a cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle. Do not dry. Take a wet shirt and lay on a flat surface. Using a fork, start in the middle of the shirt and twist the shirt like you are twisting up spaghetti. The shirt will start to make a folded fan pattern. Keep the twirl going, folding and tucking until you make a tight circle. Secure the circle with multiple rubber bands. (Surf the internet for how to photos on wrapping up the shirts)

2. Once wrapped, place the shirt in a ziplock bag and seal.

3. Before class, prepare your work area. You may want to place a table cloth under the table, and one on the table as well. Have old t-shirts available for the children to wear as smocks, and make sure each child has gloves to put on as well. Follow the instructions on your dye package and mix your dye. Add a 1/4 cup of vinegar to the solution as well. Divide the solution up into the squirt bottles.

4. Take the shirts out of their baggies, and give each child a shirt. Carefully assist them in squirting the dye onto the shirts, making sure they are soaking the shirts well. Make sure they get both sides. Slip the shirts back into the plastic baggies and write the child’s name on each bag, and attach the washing instructions onto it for the parents.


BIBLE TIMEToday we are going to talk more about Paul. Remember how he used to be mean to Christian? He would send some of them to jail for talking about Jesus! Then what happened? He was told the gospel, and he turned from his wrongs and was baptized. He then shared the gospel with all he knew. Who did he share the gospel with last week? Lydia! The seller of purple.

One day, Paul and his helper Silas were put in jail! Paul was in jail! He didn’t mind though, because he knew he was doing what was right. While in jail, Paul and Silas began to sing to God. Would you be singing to God if you were in jail? I would be scared! In the middle of the night, the jail began to crumble and walls began to shake. This happened because of an earthquake. All of the doors of the jail were opened! The chains on Paul and Silas came off! The jailer thought all the prisoners had escaped and was very scared. Paul told the jailer that they all were still there. The jailer was thankful, and took Paul and Silas to his home. Guess what Paul and Silas did?They shared the gospel with the jailer and his family. Guess what the jailer and his family did? They heard the good news and believed in Jesus and were baptized!

God made a bad thing, being in jail for speaking about Jesus, a good thing because the jailer and his whole family believed in Jesus because of Paul and Silas.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Construction paper cut into

strips• Stapler• Foam sword• Large building blocks


LESSON 6 (SUNDAY):

PAUL & SILASIN JAIL


CRAFT CORNER

Set out toy handcuffs for the children to play with. Before class, make a few paper chains with at least 6 loops each for the children to wear as pretend prison chains. After the lesson, work together to build a few walls with the large building blocks (just making a few towers of blocks will be good). Attach the paper chains to each child’s wrists, and seat them on the ground amongst the blocks. You will have the foam sword and pretend to be the guard. Role play the lesson with your children allowing them to knock over the blocks and break their chains during the “earthquake”.


BIBLE TIMEWho did we talk about on Sunday? Paul and Silas! Where were they put? In jail. What did they do there? Sing to God. What got them out of jail? An earthquake.

One day, Paul and his helper Silas were put in jail! Paul was in jail! He didn’t mind though, because he knew he was doing what was right. While in jail, Paul and Silas began to sing to God. Would you be singing to God if you were in jail? I would be scared! In the middle of the night, the jail began to crumble and walls began to shake. This happened because of an earthquake. All of the doors of the jail were opened! The chains on Paul and Silas came off! The jailer thought all the prisoners had escaped and was very scared. Paul told the jailer that they all were still there. The jailer was thankful, and took Paul and Silas to his home. Guess what Paul and Silas did? They shared the gospel with the jailer and his family. Guess what the jailer and his family did? They heard the good news and believed in Jesus and were baptized!

God made a bad thing, being in jail for speaking about Jesus, a good thing because the jailer and his whole family believed in Jesus because of Paul and Silas.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Paul & Silas coloring sheet• Foam Swords (Oriental Trad-

ing Company)• Permanent marker• Jewel stickers



PAUL & SILASIN JAIL


CRAFT CORNER

After the lesson, or during the lesson, allow the children to color their pages, and place them in their folders. Before class, write on each sword, “The Jailer believed and was baptized Acts 16:16-40”. Gove each child a sword, and explain to them what it represents (the jailer). Help them decorate their swords, and if time allows, let them act out the lesson again.


BIBLE TIMELast week, we talked about how Paul and Silas were put in jail, but later were released. This week, our lesson begins with Paul back in jail! Why do you think Paul was put back in jail? Remember, Paul used to send people to jail for talking about Jesus. Paul was sent to jail again for sharing the gospel. What is the gospel? The story of why Jesus came to earth to save us from our sins.

While Paul was in jail this time, a governor named Festus was in charge of him. A King named Agrippa and his Queen had come to town, and wanted to visit Governor Festus. Festus told King Agrippa about Paul. The King and Queen wanted to meet Paul and hear what he had to say about Jesus! Could you imagine getting to speak to a King and a Queen about Jesus?

The next day, Paul was taken out of jail so he could speak with King Agrippa and the Queen. Paul said, “Jesus is the Son of God, and he lived and died for you and me so we can be forgiven of our sins! Jesus spoke to me in a light, and I became his follower and want to share with others.” Governor Festus said, “Paul! You’re crazy!” Paul answered, “I am not crazy, I am telling the truth. I pray that you will believe.”

King Agrippa and the Queen listened to Paul, and wondered why Paul was in jail. King Agrippa said, “This man is doing nothing to deserve jail or death.”

After he met with the King, he was put onto a ship that was to sail to Rome, still a prisoner.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Dowel rods• Foam balls• Gold spray paint• Tacky glue• Jewels


LESSON 7 (SUNDAY):

PAUL SHARES GOS-

PEL WITH A KING

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Acts 25:13-26:32

CRAFT CORNER

Set out dress up crowns, jewelry, and fabric for the children to play dress up.Before the lesson spray paint the dowel rods and foam balls.

After the lesson, help each child attach a foam ball to the end of the dowel rod to make the King’s scepter. You may need to puncture the foam ball, then apply tacky glue inside, then place the rod back into the hole. Give each child some jewels and help them decorate the scepters. Remember to go over the lesson again as you work.


BIBLE TIMEWhere was Paul when we talked about him on Sunday? In jail. Who was the governor in charge of him? Governor Festus. Who wanted to speak with Paul while he was in jail? King Agrippa.

While Paul was in jail this time, a governor named Festus was in charge of him. A King named Agrippa and his Queen had come to town, and wanted to visit Governor Festus. Festus told King Agrippa about Paul. The King and Queen wanted to meet Paul and hear what he had to say about Jesus! Could you imagine getting to speak to a King and a Queen about Jesus?

The next day, Paul was taken out of jail so he could speak with King Agrippa and the Queen. Paul said, “Jesus is the Son of God, and he lived and died for you and me so we can be forgiven of our sins! Jesus spoke to me in a light, and I became his follower and want to share with others.” Governor Festus said, “Paul! You’re crazy!” Paul answered, “I am not crazy, I am telling the truth. I pray that you will believe.”

King Agrippa and the Queen listened to Paul, and wondered why Paul was in jail. King Agrippa said, “This man is doing nothing to deserve jail or death.”

After he met with the King, he was put onto a ship that was to sail to Rome, still a prisoner.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Paul Shares the Gospel col-

oring sheet• Cardboard crowns (Oriental

Trading Company)• Jewel stickers• Glitter glue



PAUL SHARES GOS-

PEL WITH A KING

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Acts 25:13-26:32

CRAFT CORNER

Either during or after the lesson, allow the children to work on their coloring sheets and place in their folders.

Set out markers, crayons, jewel stickers and glitter glue out on your workspace and give each child a crown to decorate. Make sure they are all decorating the correct side. As you work, ask them what it would be like to get to talk to a King and Queen, and remember to review the story as you work.


BIBLE TIMEDo you remember what they put Paul on after he spoke with King Agrippa? They put him on a ship. Was he still a prisoner? Yes. He was. Paul got on a ship that was headed to Rome. He was a little worried about sailing, because he knew it would not be safe. He said, “If we sail now, there will be problems.” The people didn’t listen, and off they went for Rome.

The wind began to blow. Rain began to fall. Under and lighting began to crash! The waves were so big they almost knocked the ship right over. Everyone was scared! Except for Paul. God sent an angel to let him know they would all be taken care of. When morning came, the people saw land and tried to get the ship to it. The big waves pushed the ship onto shallow water and crash! The ship broke apart! Everyone was safe though, just like God had promised. They used the broken pieces to win to the island called Malta.

The people who lived on the island of Malta helped the shipwrecked people. They brought wood to make a fire to dry everyone off. Paul helped carry the wood. He picked some up to throw into the fire and guess what? A BIG poisonous snake jumped from the wood and bit Paul on the hand! This snake was very dangerous the island people said, they thought the snake bit would kill Paul! God didn’t let that happen, the bite did not hurt Paul. The island people were amazed.

Where was Paul’s ship sailing to? Rome. What island did it crash on? Malta! What bit Paul? A snake. Through all of this, God protected Paul.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Foam Boat craft kit (Oriental

Trading)• Map of Paul’s Trip to Rome


LESSON 8 (SUNDAY):

PAUL’SSHIPWRECK

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Acts 27:1-44; 28:1-6

CRAFT CORNER

Set out toy boats and toy snakes for class arrival.

After the lesson, help them assemble their foam boats as you review the lesson. For added visuals, find a map of Paul’s journey to show them the places you have covered in today’s lesson. You can even make a large print of the map on bulletin board paper and spread it across your table and use it to teach the lesson, using a toy boat, toy snakes, and people figurines as you teach.


BIBLE TIMEDo you remember what they put Paul on after he spoke with King Agrippa? They put him on a ship. Was he still a prisoner? Yes. Paul was worried about the trip because he knew a storm was coming. What happened to the ship? It crashed into pieces. What island did they swim to? Malta. What happened to Paul’s hand while helping build a fire? He was bit by a snake! The storm came and the waves crashed. God sent an angel to let him know they would all be taken care of. When morning came, the people saw land and tried to get the ship to it. The big waves pushed the ship onto shallow water and crash! The ship broke apart! Everyone was safe though, just like God had promised. They used the broken pieces to win to the island called Malta.

The people who lived on the island of Malta helped the shipwrecked people. They brought wood to make a fire to dry everyone off. Paul helped carry the wood. He picked some up to throw into the fire and guess what? A BIG poisonous snake jumped from the wood and bit Paul on the hand! This snake was very dangerous the island people said, they thought the snake bit would kill Paul! God didn’t let that happen, the bite did not hurt Paul. The island people were amazed.

Where was Paul’s ship sailing to? Rome. What island did it crash on? Malta! What bit Paul? A snake. Through all of this, God protected Paul.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Shipwreck coloring sheet• Snake template



PAUL’SSHIPWRECK

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Acts 27:1-44; 28:1-6

CRAFT CORNER

During the lesson, allow the children to color their Shipwreck coloring sheets. After the lesson, give each child the Snake coloring sheet; allow them to color and decorate. You can cut out shapes from construction paper to create patterns on the snake.


BIBLE TIMEAfter the ship wreck and snake bite, Paul was able to finally go to Rome. While there, he was a house prisoner, but was later locked in a dungeon. While he was a prisoner in Rome, Paul wrote letters to a young man named Timothy. Paul loved Timothy like a son, and wanted to leave him with good advice on how to keep sharing the gospel story of Jesus. We can read the letter Paul wrote to Timothy in our Bibles! (Show the children the books of Timothy in your Bible) Paul wrote many of the books we find in our New Testament! (Using your Bible chart, read off all of Paul’s letters). Some letters were to churches, some were to certain people, like Timothy, all of them can be found here in God’s word! God helped Paul write all of these letters because God’s plan was to one day have them in this Bible for you and me to have so we can learn about Jesus. God was thinking of us when Paul was writing his letters. Isn’t that neat?

In Paul’s letter to Timothy, he says, “let no one look down on your for being young, be an example to all people.” Timothy was young, but not too young to share the story of Jesus. You are not too young either! Do you remember what the gospel is? The story of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection so we can be saved from our sins. We are not too young to share this with all people! God loves it when we tell others about His one and only Son, Jesus.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• John 3:16 coloring sheet

(print on cardstock)


LESSON 9 (SUNDAY):

PAUL WRITES LETTERS

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: 2 Timothy

CRAFT CORNER

Pass out the coloring sheets and allow each child to decorate them. Explain how they can memorize this verse to help tell others about Jesus. Print it on card stock so the children can hang the picture on their walls at home. You can take it a step further and buy frames for the children to frame their art work as well.


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John 3:16


BIBLE TIMEWhen Paul got to Rome, he was still a prisoner. Remember where he was when he wrote letters to Timothy? In a dungeon!

Paul loved Timothy like a son, and wanted to leave him with good advice on how to keep sharing the gospel story of Jesus. We can read the letter Paul wrote to Timothy in our Bibles! (Show the children the books of Timothy in your Bible) Paul wrote many of the books we find in our New Testament! (Using your Bible chart, read off all of Paul’s letters). Some letters were to churches, some were to certain people, like Timothy, all of them can be found here in God’s word! God helped Paul write all of these letters because God’s plan was to one day have them in this Bible for you and me to have so we can learn about Jesus. God was thinking of us when Paul was writing his letters. Isn’t that neat? In Paul’s letter to Timothy, he says, “let no one look down on your for being young, be an example to all people.” Timothy was young, but not too young to share the story of Jesus. You are not too young either!

Paul wrote letters to share the story of Jesus, and he also write letters to encourage his family in Christ. We can do this too! When someone in our church family is sick, or not doing well, we can be like Paul and write encouraging letters to make them feel better.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Paul Writes Letters coloring

sheet• Box of Encouragement cards• Stamps• Church prayer list• Directory



PAUL WRITES LETTERS

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: 2 Timothy

CRAFT CORNER

Allow the children to color their coloring pages after the lesson, and place in the folders.

Once finished, go over who all is sick on your prayer list, and help the children sign encouragement cards. Help them seal the cards, and place stamps on them. To save time, you can address the envelopes before class.


BIBLE TIMEOne day, Paul met a man named Onesimus who was in big trouble. He had stolen from the man he worked for, his master, and then ran away! Is it right to take things that do not belong to you? No way! If we need something someone else has, what do we do? We ask politely to use it.

Paul explained to Onesimus that he was wrong, and needed to tell his master, Philemon, he was very sorry. Onesimus knew he was wrong, and wanted to make it better. Paul wrote a letter to Philemon for Onesimus that said,

“Dear Philemon, I am sending Onesimus back to you, please welcome him as you have welcomed me. You can charge to me what he owes you.”

Paul gave this letter to Onesimus and told him to give it to Philemon and tell him sorry.

Sometimes we do things that we know we shouldn’t. It is always a good idea to make things right and tell those we hurt we are sorry. This is showing love for one another, something that Jesus wants us to do.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Paul Helps Onesimus color-

ing sheet• Book over stealing/making it

right | Or a YouTube clip on stealing/making it right


LESSON 10 (SUNDAY):

PAUL HELPSONESIMUS

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Philemon

CRAFT CORNER

Set our various toys for the children to play with before class.

After the lesson, allow the children to color their coloring sheets them place in folders.

Find a children’s book over subjects such as stealing, sharing, apologizing, anything you can find to teach a life application to your class. You can also get on YouTube and find puppet or cartoon clips with a life application lesson.


BIBLE TIMEDo you remember the man Paul met that stole from his master? Onesimus! Do you remember the master’s name? Philemon.

Onesimus stole from Philemon, and was in big trouble. If you were Philemon, would you be angry with Onesimus for stealing? I would be too!

Paul explained to Onesimus that he was wrong, and needed to tell his boss, Philemon, he was very sorry. Onesimus knew he was wrong, and wanted to make it better. Paul wrote a letter to Philemon for Onesimus that said,

“Dear Philemon, I am sending Onesimus back to you, please welcome him as you have welcomed me. You can charge to me what he owes you.”

Paul gave this letter to Onesimus and told him to give it to Philemon and tell him sorry.

Sometimes we do things that we know we shouldn’t. It is always a good idea to make things right and tell those we hurt we are sorry. This is showing love for one another, something that Jesus wants us to do.

Jesus tells us to love our neighbor as ourselves. This means to treat others the way you want to be treated. Don’t steal, because you wouldn’t like it. Be nice to others, because you want them to be nice to you!

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Brown copy paper• Dowel rods• Ribbon



PAUL HELPSONESIMUS

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Philemon

CRAFT CORNER

Set our various toys for the children to play with before class.

Before class, write out “Love your neighbor as yourself” on the brown paper in a permanent marker. The children will be rolling them up as scrolls. Give each child a brown paper to crumble up to appear old. Once finished, help them apply the dowel rods to each end, and fold up like a scroll. You can help them tie the ribbon onto the scroll, or can purchase a wax seal kit and show them how letters used to be sealed with wax.


BIBLE TIMEWe have been talking a lot about Paul and have been able to see how he traveled and met many people to tell them about Jesus. Today, we are going to talk about Peter. Peter was one of Jesus’ special helpers, called an apostle. Peter was traveling around to many places sharing the gospel just like Paul.

One day, a very wonderful woman named Dorcas had died. So many people were very sad about this. She used her talents to serve people who were poor by making them clothes. Everyone was sad. One of Dorcas’ friends heard that Peter, an apostle of Jesus was in town. They thought maybe Peter could help them. They asked him to see Dorcas.

Peter came. Dorcas’ friends took Peter to the room where she was. Peter got down on his knees and prayed to God that Dorcas would come back to life. Could God bring Dorcas back to life? He sure can! Jesus was brought back to life! God has the power to do anything. Peter stood up after his prayer, and said to Dorcas, “Dorcas get up.” Dorcas got up! She was dead! It was a miracle! God allowed Dorcas to be raised from the dead so the people could see His power over death. She was alive! Because of this miracle, many people in the town believed in Jesus as the Son of God!

Dorcas’ friends were shocked, and so happy to see that she was dead, but then was alive! Peter prayed to God, and God brought Dorcas back to life.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Dorcas coloring sheet• Cereal boxes cut into 4x4

squares• Hammer, nail• Template• Plastic needle, yarn


LESSON 11 (SUNDAY):

GOD BRINGS DORCAS TO LIFE


CRAFT CORNER

Set out the Dorcas coloring sheets.

If you set out the Dorcas coloring sheets before class, and they children have not finished them, please finish them up and place in the folders before you begin the craft for today.

The directions to make the stitch cards are on the next page. Give each child a stitch card and a pre-threaded plastic needle, and show them how to weave the needle in and out to make a stitch. Review the lesson as you work.


Cut out tshirt template and trace onto cardboard.


DIY STITCH CARDS

1. Save cardboard boxes from things such as cereal boxes, oatmeal boxes, mac and cheese boxes, etc. Cut up the box to create enough 4x4 squares for each student.

2. Cut out the template shown below, and transfer it onto the cardboard to trace.

3. Once the image is traced onto the cardboard, using a hammer and nail, punc-ture holes along the tracing to create the pattern for the children to sew.


BIBLE TIMEDo you remember the name of one of Jesus’ special helpers, who was called an apostle? Peter! Peter was just like Paul and traveled around sharing the gospel of Jesus. Who did Peter help? Dorcas.

One day, a very wonderful woman named Dorcas had died. So many people were very sad about this. She used her talents to serve people who were poor by making them clothes. Everyone was sad. One of Dorcas’ friends heard that Peter, an apostle of Jesus was in town. They thought maybe Peter could help them. They asked him to see Dorcas.

Peter came. Dorcas’ friends took Peter to the room where she was. Peter got down on his knees and prayed to God that Dorcas would come back to life. Could God bring Dorcas back to life? He sure can! Jesus was brought back to life! God has the power to do anything. Peter stood up after his prayer, and said to Dorcas, “Dorcas get up.” Dorcas got up! She was dead! It was a miracle! God allowed Dorcas to be raised from the dead so the people could see His power over death. She was alive! Because of this miracle, many people in the town believed in Jesus as the Son of God!

Dorcas’ friends were shocked, and so happy to see that she was dead, but then was alive! Peter prayed to God, and God brought Dorcas back to life.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Boy/Girl template & Clothes

template - Print both on cardstock



GOD BRINGS DORCAS TO LIFE


CRAFT CORNER

Make enough copies of the paper doll templates for each child. Because of their age, pre-cut the boy/girl figures, and their clothes. After the lesson, give each child a set of the paper dolls and clothes and allow them to color. Show them how to attach the clothes onto the dolls.


Cut out the clothes and using the tabs, dress your child.


BIBLE TIMELast week, we talked about how Peter, one of Jesus’ apostles, prayed for God to bring Dorcas back to life. Today, we are going to talk about how Peter shared the gospel with a solider named Cornelius.

Cornelius tried to serve God, but he did not know about Jesus. God sent an angel to Cornelius saying, “Send for a man named Peter, he will talk to you.” Cornelius sent for Peter. Before the men came to get Peter, he was praying to God. God told Peter that the men were looking for him, and he needed to go with them.

Soon the men came to Peter’s house, and he asked, “Why are you looking for me?” The men told Peter that an angel spoke to Cornelius. The next day, Peter went to meet Cornelius. Peter told Cornelius and his family about Jesus. He shared the gospel! Cornelius was so happy to hear the gospel. He and his whole family believed in Jesus and were baptized by Peter.

Cornelius needed some answers about God, so God sent Peter to help Cornelius understand the story of Jesus.

Cornelius and every one in his house listened to Peter, and were baptized! God takes care of those who look for ways to Jesus.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Soldier paper doll template

(print on cardstock)• Ziploc baggies


LESSON 12 (SUNDAY):

PETER SHARES THE GOSPEL


CRAFT CORNER

Before class, you will need to cut out the paper doll templates for your children to make it easier. Place each doll with his clothes in a Ziploc bag, and give one bag to each child. Allow the children to color the soldier. Review the lesson as you work.


Belt of Truth

BreastPlateof

Righteousness

Shoes of theGospel of Peace

Instructions: Print on card stock and cut out each piece being careful not

to cut the tabs.

Shield Of Faith

Helmet of Salvation

Swordof

The Spirit


BIBLE TIMEWhat is the name of the soldier we talked about on Sunday? Cornelius. Who was he supposed to talk to about Jesus? Peter Who told him to talk to Peter? An angel.

Cornelius tried to serve God, but he did not know about Jesus. God sent an angel to Cornelius saying, “Send for a man named Peter, he will talk to you.” Cornelius sent for Peter. Before the men came to get Peter, he was praying to God. God told Peter that the men were looking for him, and he needed to go with them.

Soon the men came to Peter’s house, and he asked, “Why are you looking for me?” The men told Peter that an angel spoke to Cornelius. The next day, Peter went to meet Cornelius. Peter told Cornelius and his family about Jesus. He shared the gospel! Cornelius was so happy to hear the gospel. He and his whole family believed in Jesus and were baptized by Peter.

Cornelius needed some answers about God, so God sent Peter to help Cornelius understand the story of Jesus.

In our Bibles, we find a scripture that says, “How beautiful are the feet of those who spread the good news.” Romans 10:15

Peter and Paul, and many others traveled all over the place sharing the gospel with all who would listen. They walked many, many, many miles to share Jesus’ love!

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Peter Shares the Gospel col-

oring sheet• Cardstock, washable paint• Permanent marker• Baby wipes• Foam paint brush



PETER SHARES THE GOSPEL


CRAFT CORNER

Pass out the coloring sheets for the children to work on during the lesson, and place in folders when finished.

Before class, write the scripture from Romans 10:15 on the top of each piece of card stock for your children. One by one, take off each child’s shoes, and paint the bottom of one foot, and help them place the painted foot onto the paper to make their foot print. Give each child a baby wipe and help them wipe off the paint. Bring an extra helper or two to help with this project. Review lesson as you work.


BIBLE TIMEWhen we talked about Paul, we saw how he was put in jail many times for talking about Jesus. Almost all of Jesus’ apostles were placed in jail several times for sharing the gospel. Today, we will talk about how Peter was in jail, and how he got out.

King Herod put Peter in jail because he did not like him sharing the gospel. Peter was put there to wait for his death! Peter slept in the jail chained up between two guards. Late that night and angel of the Lord came to Peter! The angel said, “Quick! Get up!” Suddenly, the chains fell right off Peter’s wrists! They didn’t need a key to unlock them, they just fell right off! Peter got dressed and followed the angel out of the jail. They walked right out of the prison, past the guards, and the doors to the city were even opened right up for Peter to escape. Once Peter got out of the city, the angel disappeared!

Peter went to the house of people who were locked inside praying for him. They were so surprised to see him there!Peter told them that an angel came to free him. Everyone was happy and praising God for answering their prayers to free Peter.

Peter was about to be put to death for sharing the gospel. His friends prayed to God all night long to let Peter live. God answered the prayers and sent an angel to free Peter!

SUPPLIES NEEDED• An Angel Frees Peter color-

ing sheet• Coloring page folder or

binder


LESSON 13 (SUNDAY):

AN ANGELFREES PETER


CRAFT CORNER

After the lesson, pass out the children’s coloring sheets to color. Since this is the last class of the quarter, they will need to take their folders home for their parents to review with them. If you are doing the folders by quarter, they can keep them home, if you are doing them as a binder. Make a note to return the binders by next Sunday.After the lesson, review the children’s work with them over this past quarter and briefly discuss each lesson using their coloring pages.


BIBLE TIMEWho was put in prison for sharing the gospel? Peter! DO you remember the name of the King who put him there? King Herod.

King Herod put Peter in jail because he did not like him sharing the gospel. Peter was put there to wait for his death! Peter slept in the jail chained up between two guards. Late that night and angel of the Lord came to Peter! The angel said, “Quick! Get up!” Suddenly, the chains fell right off Peter’s wrists! They didn’t need a key to unlock them, they just fell right off! Peter got dressed and followed the angel out of the jail. They walked right out of the prison, past the guards, and the doors to the city were even opened right up for Peter to escape. Once Peter got out of the city, the angel disappeared!

Peter went to the house of people who were locked inside praying for him. They were so surprised to see him there! Peter told them that an angel came to free him. Everyone was happy and praising God foranswering their prayers to free Peter.

Peter was about to be put to death for sharing the gospel. His friends prayed to God all night long to let Peter live. God answered the prayers and sent an angel to free Peter!

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Special “end of quarter”

snacks



AN ANGELFREES PETER


CRAFT CORNER

If any child still needs to get their folder, be sure to send it home with them tonight, and place a note in the folder/binder to remind parents to bring it back on Sunday.

Review the books of the bible with your children, and go over their memory verse with them. Have a special snack to celebrate your quarter together.

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