Prepare
Designate a time and place to sit together and watch the curriculum
Gather with some snacks and a small cup of water
1. Praise Party
3. Say together
I (thumbs point to self) Love (hug self)
My Church! (hands together over head)
Mark 12:30 “Love (cross hands over chest) the Lord your God…” (point up with both hands)
4. Pray
Dear Jesus, thank you for our church! In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen!
5. Play
While your having fun playing, talk to your kids about today:
1.Who did the people in the first church learn about? (God) Do we learn about God at church? (Yes!)
2.What did the people in the first church do together? (Learned about God, prayed, sang songs, praised God, ate meals, & shared everything)
3.Did the people of the first church love each other? (Yes!)
The first church loved each other and they loved their church. We can, too! Say this with me:
I (thumbs point to self)
Love (hug self)
My Church! (hands together over head)
- Colouring sheet – I Love My Church
- Church Postcard- Supplies: Church Postcards or folded paper, Crayons, Invite Labels, Stickers Instructions: 1.Help kids write their names on the back of their Church Postcard with a crayon on bottom left side. 2.Place an Invite Label on back of postcard, left side. 3.Decorate postcard with stickers, leaving space for stamp & addressing.
Conversation Questions:
1. Do you love church? What is your favorite thing to do at church?
Can you tell your friends how much fun you have at church?
You can give them this postcard or mail it to them and invite your friend to have fun at church with you!