2 Thessalonians Summary
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10:00-10:15 - Get to know new kids, entertain early arrivals until lesson begins
Lesson Introduction
Recommended Start Time: 10:15AM - 10:35AMLesson Introduction
Just like Philippians, there are only 3 chapters in the book of Thessalonians.
Thessalonians is another letter that Paul wrote to the churches! In each chapter, we learn different things that Paul was trying to share.
Main focus: Choose the right path! God is with us.
Main Text: 2 Thessalonians, chapter 3.
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2 Thessalonians, Chapter 3
3 As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. 2 And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. 4 We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command. 5 May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.
Warning Against Idleness
Warning Against Idleness
6 In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers and sisters, to keep away fromevery believer who is idle and disruptive and does not live according to the teaching[a] you received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you, 8 nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. On the contrary, we workednight and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you. 9 We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you to imitate. 10 For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to workshall not eat.”
11 We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies.12 Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the food they eat. 13 And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.
14 Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this letter. Do not associate with them, in order that they may feel ashamed. 15 Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow believer.
Activities
Activities
Craft 1 - God is Faithful
Craft 1 - God is Faithful
Time: 10-20 minutes
Materials needed from the cart:
Paper
Pencils/markers/crayons
Glue
Fruit Loops
Optional: hole punch/yarn
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Directions
Directions
Give the kids paper and let them draw and cut out a cross. They can glue on fruitloops to decorate!
If the want, they can punch a hole in the top of the cross and string yarn through it to make a hanging cross.
Game 1- Promises Charades
Game 1- Promises Charades
Time: 10-15 minutes
Materials needed from the cart:
None
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Directions
Directions
Let the kids take turns acting out the "promise" that they choose. After each turn, talk about if that is a "big" promise... or a "little" promise.... For example, if they pull the card that says "taking out the trash" that may seem like a small promise to them... but ANY promise God makes or that we make to God... is a BIG promise. He is always faithful.
Here are some ideas for the chrades:
-taking out the trash
-doing the laundry
-cleaning your room
-doing the dishes
-walking the dog
-doing your homework
-mowing the lawn
-vaccuming the floor
-setting the table
-cooking dinner for your family
-feeding the dog
-give the dog a bath
-and anything else you can think up!!!
Activity 1 - Dance It Out
Activity 1 - Dance It Out
Once you're through the lesson/games use these to fill any remaining time, or the ideas listed below
Materials needed from the cart (varies based on the game you choose):
Christian just dance videos below
If they don't want to play the Christian Just Dance game they can play follow the leader.
Wrap It Up!
**Snacks can be given at this time, if needed**Wrap It Up!
- Come together and sit in a circle to talk about what they learned today. Ask them the same questions that you asked at the beginning of the day. How are their answers different now that they know more? Talk about what they can go home and tell their family. This is also a time they can update their journals (big kids only) or color the pictures (littles).
- Ask if anyone has a prayer request/praise report. Pray over requests.
- Worship time - Have the kids go find a spot to themselves and have some time with God (play the song below for around 3/5 minutes).
Worship
Worship
Energy Release!
Energy Release!
Last Minute Filler Ideas
Last Minute Filler Ideas
- Have them gather around the table and draw a picture or write a letter to their families about what they learned today.
- Play a game of some sort. (If you have the hula hoops, have them join hands in a circle and pass the hula hoop around the circle without breaking their hands)
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