Kids: A young ruler came to talk with Jesus. Ultimately, the man chose to walk away from Jesus, choosing his worldly wealth over following Jesus. This session will guide kids to think about this choice. People can choose not to follow God or they can choose to follow God. Each choice has consequences, and people are responsible for the choices they make.

Preschool: Jesus told a story about a man who chose to help someone who was hurt. This session will lead kids to think about how they could help others. Choosing to help is a right choice.
 
  

Mary chose to give a gift to Jesus, anointing His feet. This session will lead kids to know that this unusual way to show love was something that people did in Bible times. We can emphasize that Mary chose to do this; she chose to show love for Jesus. This session will help kids think about people today and ways they choose to show love or not show love for Jesus. 

This session will touch on the battle of Jericho, but we want the main focus to be on Rahab. Rahab helped the Israelites who came to spy in Jericho. She told the men that all the people knew what God had already done and were afraid. She asked to be spared. The men told her what to do and Rahab obeyed, trusting God and the men that they would do what they said. This session will help kids understand that many people in the world do not respect God, His authority, or His Word. But those who do respect and follow God show that by the way they live.

God called Gideon. Gideon listened to what God said to do. Gideon obeyed God and achieved a great victory for God. This session will emphasize to kids that obedience to God is a choice. They can understand what God wants people to do. They can choose to obey or disobey God.

The members of a church can help meet the needs of one another. They can help meet the needs of other churches or of Christians in other countries. Serving others is another way to worship God. This session will lead kids to think about ways they could serve or help other Christians this week.

The church can pray for the needs of its members or others. Prayer is an important part of a church’s worship and its work. This session will provide opportunities for kids to mention needs and/or pray for others' needs while they are at church this week.

The church should praise and glorify God in its worship. God calls Christians to worship together corporately. This session will lead kids to think about corporate worship at your church. We can provide opportunities for kids to sing, praise, or worship God while they are at church.

Samuel listened to God’s Words and learned what God was going to do. People in church should listen to God and learn what He wants them to know.

Kids: Paul faced dangers and angry people as he told about Jesus. Missionaries may face dangerous situations as they tell about Jesus. Christians in any community may have challenges as they tell about Jesus. This session will help kids realize that God wants people to tell the good news about Jesus, even when it is difficult.

Preschool: Paul and Silas were put in jail while they were telling about Jesus. Missionaries may face dangerous situations as they tell about Jesus. This session will help kids realize that God wants people to tell the good news about Jesus at all times, even difficult times.

Paul told the men in Athens about God, the only true God. All Christians are to tell people around them about God. This session will help kids understand that when someone becomes a Christian, he should tell others about God and Jesus.