shangwe/johari (8 - 11 yrs.) name - nairobi...

Shangwe/Johari (8 - 11 Yrs.)

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WEEK 1 SUNDAY 1ST– SATURDAY 7TH , MARCH

INTRODUCTION: RESILIENCY: POSITIVE THOUGHTS( Philippians 4:8)

Resiliency is the ability to remain strong and keep going during hard times. God wants us to think about positive things; therefore we should practice positive thinking as commanded in His word everyday.

Our thoughts are powerful and affect our attitudes, actions, and moods, they also reflect the condition of our hearts and changes the way we see a situation. When you experience something difficult, what thoughts fill your mind? Do you worry about everything that could go wrong? Does your heart fill with anger as you think about the people who have wronged you? When you are sad or scared and cannot think of anything positive, think about God. Positive thoughts come from knowing the truth about who God is and how He sees you. Thinking positive thoughts helps us to be resilient in hard times, like a big, strong tree in a storm.

The apostle Paul encouraged all believers to “take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). One way to take your thoughts captive is to replace negative thoughts with positive ones.

Explorer: 1. What is thinking positively?

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2. Find the meaning of the words used in Philippians 4:8

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3. Why should you have positive thoughts?

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Prayer time: Dear God, help me think positively and help me replace bad thoughts with good thoughts when situations seem hard.

Your thoughts are very powerful! When you think about positive things, it changes the way you see a situation and it can change your attitude and actions.

Connection time: Share with your parent/guardian ways in which one can think positively. Talk about your lunch time group sharing when you do it.

This week share Philippians 4:8 with your friends then pray with them that God may help them think positively,

LUNCH T IME GROUP DISCUSSION Preparation Time (20min): Read Isaiah 41:10 & John 14:27 then memorize Philippians 4:8.

Hook (4min): Play a game of writing 3 negative thoughts and their opposites. The first person to finish is the winner. Share what each person wrote.

Book (5min): Share a summary story of how Jesus comforted His disciples in John 14:7 and explain how you would have reacted if you were one of the disciples.

Look (4min): Share this verse with your friends for them to remember to always have positive thoughts. Philippians 4:8– Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.

Took (2min): Pray for yourself and friends that God may help you to always have positive thoughts.

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WEEK 1 VERSES OUTLINE

Date Topic Bible

Reference Lesson learnt

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Sun. 01 Review: What is the one thing you learnt in church today? (Philippians 4:8)

Mon. 02 What to set your mind on.

Colossians 3:1-2

Tue. 03 Confidence in God. Psalm 27:13

Wed. 04 Renewing your mind.

Romans 12:2

Thur. 05 Thanksgiving. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19

Fri. 06 Anxiety. Philippians 4:6

Sat. 07 The chosen ones. Romans 8:28

Memory verse: Phil ippians 4:8 - Final ly, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excel lent or praiseworthy-think about such things. Phil ippians 4:8

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WEEK 2 SUNDAY 8TH - SATURDAY 14TH , MARCH

INTRODUCTION: RESILIENCY: BOUNCING BACK (Genesis 37-45; 50:20)

As a Christian, you do not need to fear suffering. God is with you, and what you go through will produce good fruit if you persevere. Hard times, loss, and temptation are used by God to build hope in our hearts.

When a loved one dies, remember Jesus has not removed His hand from you. When you are tired and do not have the strength to go on, remember that this trial is temporary but His promise to be with you is forever.

Everyone experiences hard things. Joseph was sold into slavery and then thrown into prison for something he did not do but God can help us bounce back with a positive attitude just like He helped Joseph. Our positive attitude comes from knowing that God is with us and that He will be with us when we go through difficult things and can use even the bad things to bring about something good just as He did with Joseph.

Explorer:

1. What is the meaning of bouncing back?

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2. What do you think Joseph meant in Genesis 50:20? What do these words show about Joseph’s attitude in hard circumstances?

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3. What were the things that helped Joseph bounce back in hard situations?

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Prayer time: Dear God, help me persevere in tough and difficult situations knowing that You are with me and You will turn my hard situation into something good.

Hard times, loss, and temptation are used by God to build hope in our hearts and so if we persevere we will produce good and lasting fruits.

Connection time: Ask your parent/ guardian to tell you about a time they bounced back from a difficult situation and what the situation was. Talk to them about the lunch time group when you do it.

This week, share with your friends, about Joseph then pray together thanking God for His ever present help even in hard times.

LUNCH T IME GROUP DISCUSSION

Preparation Time (20min): Read Genesis then memorize Romans 5:3b-5a

Hook (4min): What's the most difficult situation you’ve ever been in?

Book (5min): Share a summary story of how Joseph was sold by his brothers, what he went through in Egypt and how he bounced back from all the hard situations.

Look (4min): Share this verse with your friends to remind them that God is at work in our hard times and that we should rejoice in suffering. Say it loudly together. Romans 5:3b-5a - “We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us.

Took (2min): Pray for yourself, family and friends for God to help them overcome every hard situation that comes their way and not lose heart.

Date Topic Bible


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Sun. 08 Review: What is the one thing you learnt in church today? (Genesis 37-45)

Mon. 9 Who overcomes the world.

1 John 5:5

Tue. 10 Conquerors. Romans 8:37

Wed. 11 Christ suffered. 1 Peter 4:1

Thur. 12 Eternal glory. 2 Corinthians 4:17

Fri. 13 God is with us. Isaiah 43:2

Sat. 14 Who is blessed. James 1:12

Memory verse: Romans 5:3b-5a - We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance ; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us. Romans 5:3b-5a


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MY PRAYERS THIS MONTH

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WEEK 3 SUNDAY 15TH - SATURDAY 21ST, MARCH

INTRODUCTION: RESILIENCY: GOD TAKES OUR WORRIES (Psalm 91:1; Matthew6:25-27,34; Phil ippians 4:6-7)

To worry about something means to dwell on negative thoughts and to be anxious or overly concerned about something. All of us worry sometimes. Worrying does not change anything and

it is not helpful. It distracts us and keeps us awake at night, It can even cause physical illness and it serves no positive purpose.

Why then do we worry? We worry because we do not fully recognize that God is on the throne and that He loves us and because we want to have control over our lives but realize that we do not. When we fully believe that God will take care of us, there is no longer anything to worry about.

God cares about even the smallest parts of His creation, such as the birds. He cares even more about you and so you do not need to worry because God is good and you can trust Him with your problems. The more we trust God with every part of our lives, the less we worry because we are part of God’s family and so He promises to give us peace no matter what we go through in life.

Explorer:

1. What are the 4 steps to overcoming worry?

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2. Do you think you can overcome a situation no matter how difficult it is? Why?

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3. What happens when we give our worries to God?

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Prayer time: Dear God, please help me to trust in you fully that you will take care of me and that you love me so much to let go of me. Amen

We worry because we do not fully recognize that God is on the throne and that He loves us, we also worry because we want to have control over our lives but then realize that we do not have control. When we fully believe that God will take care of us, there is no longer anything to worry about.

Connection time: Ask your parent/guardian to tell you about a time when they were worried and what caused the worry. Talk about lunch time group discussion when you do it.

During lunch time, share with your friends the bible verses that talk about worry and then allow each of them to share the moments that they have been worried and how they overcame it.



Preparation Time: (2Omin): Read Matthew 6:25-27,34 and Psalm 91:11 then memorize Philippians 4:6-7

Hook (4min): What are some things you worry about?

Book (5min): Share a brief explanation of Matthew 6:25-27,34 and what it means then explain how it helps to overcome worry.

Look (4min): Share the memory verse with your friends to remind them they should be bold enough and not terrified for speaking the truth because God is with them. Philippians 4:6-7 Don’t worry about anything. No matter what happens, tell God about everything. Ask and pray, and give thanks to him. Then God’s peace will watch over your hearts and your minds. He will do this because you belong to Christ Jesus. God’s peace can never be completely understood.

Took (2min): Pray for yourself, friends and family to be able to overcome worry because of the assurance that God loves them and cares for them.

Date Topic Bible


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Sun. 15 Review: What is the one thing you learnt in church today? (Matthew 6:25-27,34)

Mon. 16 God’s plan. Jeremiah 29:11

Tue. 17 Rest. Matthew 11:28-30

Wed. 18 Peace. John 14:27

Thur. 19 Fear not. Isaiah 43:1-3

Fri. 20 Worry. Luke 21:14-15

Sat. 21 Be still. Psalm 46:10

Memory Verse: Phil ippians 4:6-7 - Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he wil l never leave you nor forsake you. - Phil ippians 4:6-7

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WEEK 4 SUNDAY 22ND– SATURDAY 28TH , MARCH

INTRODUCTION: RESILIENCY: I CAN TRUST GOD (Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 41:10; John 14:27;

Romans 8:28; 1 Peter 5:7)

God sees paths that we do not know about yet. When the Israelites were set free from Egypt, they came to the Red Sea as the angry Egyptian army followed them. With water in front of them and soldiers racing toward them, the Israelites could not see a way out. But God saw what they could not see—He saw a Red Sea path. And with His mighty hand, He made a way for His people. What difficult situations are you facing right now? Be encouraged! Trust every detail to God. He sees a path you cannot see yet. He knows what is best for you. And He will make your path straight.

People may lie to us, neglect us, treat us badly, and betray our trust. When that happens, we feel hurt and upset. But God will never treat us that way. The more we get to know Him, the more we know that He will never break our trust. He is always trustworthy and we learn to trust God more as we get to know Him more. But unlike people, He will always prove to be trustworthy, and He will always love us deeply.

Explorer:

1. What does casting our anxiety to God mean?

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2. According to 1 Peter 5:7, how does God feel about us?

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3. Read Romans 8:28, what does this verse tell us about even the difficult things we have to face in life?

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Prayer time: Dear God, help me trust in You the way the Israelites trusted in you to deliver them from the Egyptians. Amen

Trust every detail to God. He sees a path you cannot see yet and He knows what is best for you and He will make your path straight.

Connection time: Share with your parent/guardian ways you have trusted God and seen Him help you. Talk about lunch time group discussion when you do it.

This week as ask your friends, to tell you 2 ways they can trust in God.

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Preparation Time (20min): Read John 14:27, Romans 8:28 and Proverbs 3:5-6 the memorize 1 Peter 5:7

Hook (4min): Think of something you thought you could do with no help and later got stuck. Share what happened.

Book (5min): Share a summary story of how God delivered the people of Israel from Egyptians as they reached the Red sea because they trusted in Him.

Look (4min): Share the memory verse with your family, remind them to remember to always trust in God. 1 Peter 5:7 - Cast all your anxiety on (God) because He cares for you. Took (2min): Pray for yourselves, families and classmates to trust in God fully for every detail of their life knowing that God cares for them.

Date Topic Bible Lesson learnt Tick when done

Sun. 22 Review: What is the one thing you learnt in church today? (1 Peter 5:7)

Mon. 23 Those who know God.

Psalm 9:10

Tue. 24 Commit. Psalm 37:4-6

Wed. 25 Blessed. Jeremiah 17:7-8

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Firm heart. Psalm 112:7

Fri. 27 Believe. Mark 5:36

Sat. 28 Perfect peace. Isaiah 26:3

Memory Verse: 1 Peter 5:7 - Cast al l your anxiety on (God) because He cares for you.- 1 Peter 5:7

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