AIM: ‘The Search’ Free Childrens Teaching Series or VBS helps children to think about why Jesus is the Perfect leader and why we might want to follow Him. A fantastic series for giving children the opportunity to respond to Christ.
THEME TUNE:
‘Happy’ by Pharrell Williams (motions by KPTV)
DECORATIONS:
- Blue and Yellow streamers
- Create your own standees by using large versions of your character images from Google. Then use blockposters.com to create the images in supersized print outs. Cut out each part of the image and then grab some foam board and stick your image onto the foam board.
For more ideas of activities and decorations check out the Ministry Ark Pinterest board here.
SESSIONS:
SESSION 1: MADE TO FOLLOW
BIG IDEA: WE WERE MADE TO FOLLOW
STORY: The Calling of the Disciples
PASSAGE: Matthew 4:18-22
This session helps children to see that we all follow somebody or something and we must choose what they are.
SESSION 2: MARVEL AT THE MASTER
BIG IDEA: GOD CAN DO ANYTHING
STORY: Calming of the Storm
PASSAGE: Matthew 8:23-27
In this session your children will discover the incredible power of Jesus and how He can do absolutely anything!
SESSION 3: MESS UP & MADE RIGHT
BIG IDEA: GOD CLEANS UP MY MESS
STORY: Peter restored
PASSAGE: John 21:15-25
The third session in the series helps children to know that whenever they mess up they can always be made right by God.
SESSION 4: MAKE A CHOICE
BIG IDEA: I CAN MAKE A CHOICE
STORY: The Road to Damascus
PASSAGE: Acts 9:1-19
This final session challenges children to make a decision to follow Christ.
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