Teaching Ideas

GOD'S ROPE OF HOPE

By mrhadmin | February 23, 2013 | Comments Off on GOD'S ROPE OF HOPE

GOD’S ROPE OF HOPE If you’re drowning in a sea of madness, Grief’s waves engulf and pull you down, When you feel you’re about to go under, Keep treading–take a look around. Dangling down from heaven’s watchful guardhouse, God’s rope of hope extends to reach And lift you up out of troubled waters … To…

LYDIA LEARNS ABOUT JESUS

By mrhadmin | February 23, 2013 | Comments Off on LYDIA LEARNS ABOUT JESUS

LYDIA LEARNS ABOUT JESUS Acts 16:13-15 This presentation may be done via Reader’s Theater where everyone sits in a circle and reads the script or it may be performed in the classroom or on stage. Cast: Lydia, woman 1, woman 2, a group of women who are Lydia’s family members, Paul, Silas, narrator 1, narrator…

VBS TIMELINE

By mrhadmin | February 14, 2013 | Comments Off on VBS TIMELINE

Five Months In Advance Prayerfully set goals If you are a new director, meet with former directors and volunteers Talk with VBS director from other churches to get ideas Choose format Determine site Decide target group Preview curriculum options Develop workable budget and set into motion necessary fund-raisers Establish and maintain good communication with all…

PUT 'EM IN A BASKET: Baby Moses Rescued from Danger

By mrhadmin | February 4, 2013 | Comments Off on PUT 'EM IN A BASKET: Baby Moses Rescued from Danger

Put ‘Em In A Basket – Baby Moses Rescued From Danger

LOVE FROM ABOVE – Valentine's Lesson

By mrhadmin | February 1, 2013 | Comments Off on LOVE FROM ABOVE – Valentine's Lesson

Please click on the link to view “Love from Above” Valentine’s Lesson. Love From Above

JESUS IS ALIVE – Bible Story Skit

By mrhadmin | January 29, 2013 | Comments Off on JESUS IS ALIVE – Bible Story Skit

JESUS IS ALIVE! Luke 24:1-12 CAST: 5 friends of Jesus; 4 women; 2 soldiers (non-speaking parts); adult narrator (If you need fewer parts, cut back on friends and women and combine lines. If you need more parts, add more friends in the room and re-arrange lines.) AT RISE: Jesus’ friends are sitting in a room…

HELPING CHILDREN DEAL WITH AGING RELATIVES

By mrhadmin | January 25, 2013 | Comments Off on HELPING CHILDREN DEAL WITH AGING RELATIVES

Children often don’t know how to handle their feelings when they see their grandparents or other relatives aging. Click HERE for a free “Survival Guide” which you can use when discussing aging issues with boys and girls.    

PICK-UP STICKS

By mrhadmin | January 21, 2013 | Comments Off on PICK-UP STICKS

Materials Needed:  Craft sticks and markers Directions: 1. Post the day’s Bible verse and have the children say it together five times. 2. Ask each child to write one word from the verse on each craft stick.  Write the scripture reference on one stick. 3.  Instruct everyone to turn their sticks face down and mix their order.…

CROSS WITH ONE TEAR

By mrhadmin | January 15, 2013 | Comments Off on CROSS WITH ONE TEAR

Click HERE to see the “Cross with One Tear” television episode. Download the “Cross with One Tear” instructions HERE. THE CROSS WITH ONE TEAR STORY The story is told that there was once a missionary who knew that if he taught from the Bible they would toss him in prison. And, indeed, he eventually got…

VBS IDEAS UNLIMITED – Free Planning Guide

By mrhadmin | January 10, 2013 | Comments Off on VBS IDEAS UNLIMITED – Free Planning Guide

Click HERE for Free Planning Guide: Vacation Bible School Ideas Unlimited            Introduction           To You: The Director             History             What is VBS?             Values of Vacation Bible School Administrative Planning             Define Your Purpose             Choose What Kind of VBS You’re Going to Hold             Select a Date Establish a Time Line            …