All Older children articles – Page 5
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New Year games
Whether you’re holding a New Year party or trying to get your group to think about fresh starts, you’ll need some games to get things going. Here are some suggestions to help your group think creatively or just to have a good time!
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Jesus feeds a crowd
Meeting aim: To explore the way Jesus multiplies the little we have to share.
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The wise men: Session 4
Meeting aim: To tell the story of the wise men, who travelled to honour the new king.
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The shepherds: Session 3
Meeting aim: To tell the story of the shepherds hearing about Jesus’ birth.
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Annunciation: Session 1
Meeting aim: To tell the story of the angel Gabriel visiting Mary and Joseph to let them know that the Messiah would be born to Mary.
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The lion’s den: Session 4
Meeting aim: To learn about being faithful in prayer, and about praying in different ways.
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Saul and Jesus: Session 4
Meeting aim: To understand how meeting Jesus changes lives and the world.
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Philip and the Ethiopian: Session 3
Meeting aim: To explore how God uses us to tell others the good news about Jesus.
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Stephen and friends: Session 2
Meeting aim: To explore the roles children have (or might have) as they serve in church.
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The talents: Session 4
Meeting aim: To help the children realise God has given us all talents and gifts that can be used for his kingdom
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The vineyard: Session 3
Meeting aim: To help children explore the idea that God, in his love and mercy, sent his son but that Jesus was rejected by many.
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The workers: Session 2
Meeting aim: To give the children the opportunity to explore the ‘unfairness’ of God’s kingdom, and therefore his mercy and grace.