August 27, 2017

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SMALL GROUP, August 27, 2017; Week 4

August 27, 2017 Bible Focus: God made people and they are wonderful. Adam and Eve • Genesis 1:26-27; 2:7, 20-30 Memory Verse: “You have done great and wonderful things.” 2 Samuel 7:23, NIRV Key Question: Who made everything wonderful? Bottom Line: God made everything wonderful. Basic Truth: God made me.

Here’s what you’ll be teaching in 3s–5s this week. Social (9:00, 10:15, 11:30) All Service Times • Fingerprints Bible (9:10, 10:25, 11:40) All Service Times • Bible History Presentation in the Sandbox Journaling (9:30, 10:45, 12:00) All Service Times • Small Group Time • Prayer Groups (9:35, 10:50, 12:05) 9:00 & 11:30 • Hug It Out • Self-Portrait 10:15 • Hug It Out • Masterpiece All Service Times • Dismiss–Parent CUE

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SMALL GROUP, August 27, 2017; Week 4

August 27, 2017 Bible Focus: God made people and they are wonderful. Adam and Eve • Genesis 1:26-27; 2:7, 20-30 Memory Verse: “You have done great and wonderful things.” 2 Samuel 7:23, NIRV Key Question: Who made everything wonderful? Bottom Line: God made everything wonderful. Basic Truth: God made me.

Social (Introductory Activities, 10 minutes) Let one teacher lead activities in different areas of the room while another teacher greets parents and kids at the door.

All Service Times Fingerprints Made to Explore: An activity that channels a preschooler’s innate curiosity into a discussion of the week’s crucial concepts

What You Need: Large piece of white butcher paper, inkpad, wet wipes, and child-safe magnifying glasses What You Do: Before the Activity: Lay the paper flat on a hard surface in the activity area. During the Activity: Use the inkpad to make one fingerprint on the paper. Be sure to have each child and adult in the classroom make fingerprints. Use wet wipes to clean messy fingers. After the Activity: Allow the children to use the magnifying glasses to look at the fingerprints. Be sure to point out how each fingerprint is different. What You Say: Before the Activity: “You are wonderful and special! God made all of us wonderful and special.” During the Activity: (Hold up your index finger.) “Did you know that we all have fingerprints? If you look closely you can see them on the tips of your fingers. Look at them! (Pause.) Everyone’s fingerprints are different! God made us all special and unique! Let’s look at all of our fingerprints to see how different they are.” (Do activity.) After the Activity: “WOW! That was so cool! God made everyone so wonderful and special. I am so excited to hear our Bible Truth today about how God made EVERYONE so WONDERFUL!”

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SMALL GROUP, August 27, 2017; Week 4

Bible (Large Group, 20 minutes) After children have participated in Social, gather them for a large group time that includes interactive worship, introductory sketch and Bible Truth. Place your “We are in Large Group” sign on the door as you leave. Travel to the Sandbox.

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SMALL GROUP, August 27, 2017; Week 4

August 27, 2017 Bible Focus: God made people and they are wonderful. Adam and Eve • Genesis 1:26-27; 2:7, 20-30 Memory Verse: “You have done great and wonderful things.” 2 Samuel 7:23, NIRV Key Question: Who made everything wonderful? Bottom Line: God made everything wonderful. Basic Truth: God made me.

Journaling (Small Groups, 5 minutes) Journaling is designed to help preschoolers understand how the Bottom Line applies to them. They’ll discuss real-life experiences and share prayer requests. Give each child a cup of Chex cereal to snack on while you take them through the following exercise. What you Need: Paperclip “Memory Verse Card” in your Bible at 2 Samuel 7:23, journal, fun-shaped pen, hand stamp, and a smiley face sticker for each child SMALL GROUP LEADER (SGL): “I am SO excited about small group time! I need my WONDERFUL small group to come sit with me! (Gather your group together.) Okay, is everyone here? I see wonderful [child’s name] and wonderful [child’s name] and . . . (repeat with each child’s name). Do you want to know why I am SO excited? Because today’s Bible Truth is about when God made HIS favorite thing: YOU! God made me (point to self), and God made you (point to children)! Who made you?” CHILDREN and SGL: [Basic Truth] “God made me!” SGL: “And that’s why I am SO excited! God made people in His likeness so we can be His friends and do the WONDERFUL things He has planned for us to do. Wowza! That means YOU and YOU and YOU . . . (repeat as you point to each child) are all GREAT and WONDERFUL things that God made, just like it says in the Bible verse we’ve been learning. Listen as I read it.” (Open the Bible.) SGL: “You have done great and wonderful things, 2 Samuel 7:23. Making YOU was one of the GREAT and WONDERFUL things God did. That should make you feel pretty special. Turn to your neighbor and say, ‘You are wonderful!’ Now turn to another neighbor and say, ‘You are wonderful!’ Good job!” SGL: “Okay friends, it’s Bible verse time! Stand up with me and we will say it together. Then you will each get a turn saying it all by yourself for a hand stamp. Just say what I say and do what I do.”

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SMALL GROUP, August 27, 2017; Week 4

(Lay Bible down.) CHILDREN and SGL: “You have done (point both hands up) great (left arm jazz hand) and wonderful (right arm up jazz hand) things (clap), 2 Samuel 7:23 (hold hands open like a book).” (Repeat several times.) SGL: “I think you’re ready! Let’s sit down. One, two, three, come sit with me! Now we can take turns saying our verse. Who wants to go first? (Give each child the opportunity to say the verse on their own. Have your hand stamp ready to give when they say it.) “I am so proud of you! Way to go! Now it’s time to write in our journal and pray. (Hold journal and fun-shaped pen.) “I have a fun idea for our journal time today. I’m going to write each of your names in our journal, because God made you. When I say your name, I want you to put a smiley face sticker by your name. (Give each child a smiley face sticker.) “Listen for your name while I read them. When I say your name, put your sticker by your name and say, [Basic Truth] ‘God made me!’ (Say each child’s name and encourage them to say, “God made me!” when they put their sticker by their name.) “I hope you always remember how special you are, because God made you. Let’s close our eyes and put our hands together so we can pray. Would anyone like to pray before I pray?” (Give each child who wants to pray the opportunity to do so.)

Prayer SGL: “Dear God, thank You for making [child’s name]. (Repeat with each child’s name.) Every person you make is WONDERFUL because You made them. I hope we always remember that all people are wonderful, because You make great and wonderful things. We love You, God. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

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SMALL GROUP, August 27, 2017; Week 4

August 27, 2017 Bible Focus: God made people and they are wonderful. Adam and Eve • Genesis 1:26-27; 2:7, 20-30 Memory Verse: “You have done great and wonderful things.” 2 Samuel 7:23, NIRV Key Question: Who made everything wonderful? Bottom Line: God made everything wonderful. Basic Truth: God made me.

Groups (Application Activities, 25 minutes) These activities are designed to help preschoolers understand and remember today’s Bible Truth and Bottom Line. 9:00 & 11:30 1. Hug It Out Live for God | Application Activity Made to Move: An activity that uses a preschooler’s natural desire to move to help them learn

What You Need: CD player and the song “God Made Me Wonderful” What You Do: Before the Activity: Place the CD in the DVD player and turn on the music. During the Activity: Encourage the children to dance while the music is playing. After a few minutes of dancing, turn off the music and encourage the children to hug a friend. Then invite the children to say, “God loves you.” Repeat several times. What You Say: Before the Activity: “God made you! We are going to dance to a song that tells us that God made you! How exciting!” During the Activity: (Start music.) “Everyone listen to the song and DANCE! (Pause.) Great job! (Turn off music.) Now stop dancing and find a friend to hug. (Pause.) Great job! God made us to love each other. Let’s all say, ‘God loves you,’ together. Are you ready? (Pause.) God loves you! Perfect! Now let’s dance again!” (Restart music and repeat several times.) After the Activity: “WOW! That was so awesome! I love giving hugs and telling my friends that God loves them. God made us to love each other, because He loves us so much! God made everything WONDERFUL! God made each of you wonderful! Who made everything wonderful? [Bottom Line] God made everything wonderful!”

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SMALL GROUP, August 27, 2017; Week 4

2. Self-Portrait Live for God | Application Activity Made to Think: An advanced activity specifically designed for older preschoolers

What You Need: “My Self-Portrait” Activity Page and crayons What You Do: Before the Activity: Place the crayons in the center of the table. During the Activity: Pass out a “My Self-Portrait” page to each child. Point out the oval in the middle and explain that you want them to create a self-portrait. Children should draw in their eyes, nose, and mouth. Point out the different eye color of each child at the table. Then encourage them to color in their hair. When finished, encourage the children to write their names on the blank line under their self-portrait. What You Say: Before the Activity: “Today, I want you to create a self-portrait, which is a picture of your own face!” During the Activity: “Let’s get coloring! What color eyes do you have? What color is your hair? On the page in front of you, I want you to draw in your eyes and hair and mouth and nose and anything else you want to that will show us that this is a picture of you!” After the Activity: “WOW! Look at all these beautiful self-portraits. Look at all your beautiful faces! God made you and He did an amazing job! God does wonderful things and one of the most wonderful was creating WONDERful you! Wow! God made you and you are wonderful! Who made everything wonderful? [Bottom Line] God made everything wonderful.” 10:15 1. Hug It Out Live for God | Application Activity Made to Move: An activity that uses a preschooler’s natural desire to move to help them learn

What You Need: CD player and the song “God Made Me Wonderful” What You Do: Before the Activity: Place the CD in the DVD player and turn on the music. During the Activity: Encourage the children to dance while the music is playing. After a few minutes of dancing, turn off the music and encourage the children to hug a friend. Then invite the children to say, “God loves you.” Repeat several times. What You Say: Before the Activity: “God made you! We are going to dance to a song that tells us that God made you! How exciting!”

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SMALL GROUP, August 27, 2017; Week 4

During the Activity: (Start music.) “Everyone listen to the song and DANCE! (Pause.) Great job! (Turn off music.) Now stop dancing and find a friend to hug. (Pause.) Great job! God made us to love each other. Let’s all say, ‘God loves you,’ together. Are you ready? (Pause.) God loves you! Perfect! Now let’s dance again!” (Restart music and repeat several times.) After the Activity: “WOW! That was so awesome! I love giving hugs and telling my friends that God loves them. God made us to love each other, because He loves us so much! God made everything WONDERFUL! God made each of you wonderful! Who made everything wonderful? [Bottom Line] God made everything wonderful!” 2. Masterpiece Live for God | Application Activity Made to Create: An activity that allows preschoolers to review the Bible Truth, Bottom Line, or memory verse by creating a craft to take home

What You Need: “My Masterpiece” Activity Page; crayons; markers; glue sticks; white liquid glue; and random craft supplies What You Do: Before the Activity: Provide one activity page per child. Place all the craft supplies, glue sticks, and liquid glue in the center of the table. During the Activity: Pass out a “My Masterpiece” page to each child. Encourage them to use the supplies provided to create their own masterpiece. They can use as many different items in any way they would like on their page. Just remind them that a little liquid glue goes a LONG way. What You Say: Before the Activity: “At the top of your page, it says, ‘God made me to create.’ God DID make you to create! So I want you to do that today. I have some supplies for you and I want to create your own masterpiece. You can use any of the items on the table and put them anywhere you want to on your page!” (Do activity.) After the Activity: “WOW! Your masterpieces are amazing. And I love how different each one is. God made you to create. Isn’t that wonderful? He made you in such a wonderful way! Who made everything wonderful? [Bottom Line] God made everything wonderful.”

All Service Times

Get Ready to Dismiss

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