Celebrate with Jesus
Bible School lessons
Day 1 Merry Christmas
Bible Lesson: Luke 2 Jesus is born
Key verse: Luke 2:11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.
Craft ideas: Christmas ornaments, manger scenes
*Make any craft related to Jesus. It is fine if it takes multiple days.
Game ideas: Relays involving wrapping paper, Fruit Basket Upset using Shepherds, Angels, Wisemen, and The Nativity
Snack ideas: Christmas cookies, candy canes
Day 2 More than Hanukkah
Bible Lesson: Mark 10:46-52 Bartimaeus receives sight
Key verse: John 21:25 Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.
Craft ideas: blindman paper craft from Daniellesplace.com or oriental trading, craft related to any miracle.
Game ideas: blind fold games such as pin the tail on the donkey, 3 legged races
Snack ideas: gold fish crackers (miracles Jesus did with fish)
Day 3 Happy Valentine’s Day
Key verse: Matthew 22:37 Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”
Craft ideas: Just because “valentine” cards for family and friends, Make any gift for shut-ins etc. Older groups could create pearler bead projects to give others.
Game ideas: water balloon catch, partner or group games
Snack ideas: heart cookies or candies or healthy snacks that are good for the heart
Day 4 Happy Easter
Bible Lesson: John20 Jesus Rose Again
Key verse: Mark 16:6a “Don’t be alarmed,” he said, “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here.”
Craft ideas: Egg decorating, Empty tomb crafts
Game ideas: Easter Egg Hunt (have students hide for next students), egg toss
Snack ideas: boiled eggs, Easter candy
Day 5 Rejoice for His Return
Bible Lesson: I Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 Jesus’s Return to Earth
Key verse: Acts 1:11 “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking in to the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.”
Craft ideas: Party Hats, Celebration instruments
Game ideas: Party games such musical chairs or cake walk (can use prizes other than cake)
Snack ideas: bugles (like a trumpet), a cake for the celebration
All week ideas.
Award Ribbons: Each child will be given a ribbon the first day. A symbol will be added each day for attending, a Bible brought, verse said, and friend brought.
Offering: