Category Archives: spiritual disciplines
Joseph’s Journey
For summer camp this year, I’ve written ten Challenges (Bible activities for small groups and a leader to do together – sometimes in competition with other groups) and some large group lessons on the story of Joseph. They are all … Continue reading
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Needs Analysis (DEVOTION)
As a group, read the following Scriptures, and use the form to do a needs analysis of the situation. Matthew 17:14-20 Mark 9:14-29 Luke 9:37-43 Symptoms What are the main issues? What isn’t working well? What is obvious about the … Continue reading
Tapped In (Obj Lesson)
Time 15-20 minutes Description This object lesson teaches that you need to stay connected to Jesus in order to have the power to live a godly life and produce the fruit of the Spirit. Scriptures John 7:37-39, 15:1-5 Galatians 5:22 … Continue reading
Contagious Contact (Obj Lesson)
Time 15-20 minutes Description This object lesson teaches that spending time with God can have a contagious impact on everyone around us. Scriptures Exodus 34:28-29 Materials One large jar of gold glitter A drop cloth or piece of fabric (about … Continue reading
Garbage In – Garbage Out
Time 20-25 minutes Description This object lesson helps children understand how they can pollute their hearts and minds by allowing things in that don’t glorify God. It’s a messy lesson that the kids will enjoy, and the clean-up is kept … Continue reading
Filed under Brain, Character, Hands-on, heart, Object Lesson, spiritual disciplines
Mind Pollution
Time 15-20 minutes Description This object lesson teaches about how important it is to protect our mind from negative influences. It uses a simple visual aid of water and food coloring. Materials Display table Red, green or blue food coloring … Continue reading
Filed under Brain, Christianity, Mind, Object Lesson, Scripture memory, spiritual disciplines
Names of God Bingo
Time 30 minutes Description This game reinforces learning about the names of God through repetition and a fun activity. Materials Copies of the six different bingo cards (See the “Names of God Bingo Cards” on the “Lesson and Material Downloads” … Continue reading
Filed under Adoration, Christianity, Game, Games that Teach, Hands-on, Praise, prayer, spiritual disciplines, Thanksgiving
