1. Praise Party
3. Say together
Need to Know:
The Bible Says (hold out hands like book) Jesus (point up)
Is Coming Soon! (reach up, hands open & pull down twice)
Bible Story:
Jesus Is Coming! Revelation 1:1-2; 21:2-4
Remember Verse:
“When you look for me
(unroll pretend map)
with all your heart, (pat
heart)
you will find me.” (point
toward heaven)
Jeremiah 29:13
4. Pray
Dear Jesus, thank you for promising to come back soon. Help me tell others about you! Thank you for my snack. I love you! Amen!
5. Play
1. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
While your having fun with the activities, here are some discussion questions to talk to your kids about today:
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When John was on the island, who visited him with a special message?(An angel & Jesus)
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Did Jesus show John any sad people in heaven? (No! Jesus said there would be no sadness or crying or pain in heaven!)
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What did Jesus promise John? (He is coming back soon)
We’ve seen with our pirate eyes that Jesus is in heaven, but He’s coming back soon. Yay-hey! That is good news that we can share with everyone we meet!We’ve made a discovery! Do this with me:
The Bible Says (hold out hands like book)
Jesus (point up)
Is Coming Soon! (reach up, hands open & pull down twice)
ACTIVITIES
1. Colouring sheet – Jesus is coming soon!
2. Application Activity – I Spy-
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Lay I Spy Cards in center of group.
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Have kids take turns holding the Telescope.
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Give “I Spy” clues to help kids identify a specific I Spy Card.
Ex: I spy someone with dark hair. She’s standing in front of a class—Teacher. -
Have group tell child holding the telescope which card to point to.
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Play until all kids have had a turn to point to a card with telescope.
We need to tell EVERYONE about Jesus before He comes back. And the Bible says Jesus is coming when? (Soon!) Say this with me:
The Bible Says (hold out hands like book)
Jesus (point up)
Is Coming Soon! (reach up, hands open & pull down twice)3. Craft – Eye Patch (see instructions below)
