Elementary

About This Curriculum:

• Perfect for elementary kids, ages 5-12

• 6 weeks of teaching materials

• Includes large group and small group resources

• Includes JumpStart3 video/audio bundle for series verse ($15 value!)

• Available as an instant download

• Includes a high quality bumper video, graphic slides, and social media images

Series Verse: "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock." (Matthew 7:24-25 NIV)

Each Week Includes:

• Series and weekly verse

• A Takeaway statement

• Large group game

• Skit

• Message/Object Lesson

• Small group discussion

• Small group game/activity

• Review questions

• Take-home card

• Printable service notes

Week 1:

• Disciple - Peter

• Bible Story - Peter Speaks Up (Matthew 16:13-19; 17:1-8)

• Today's Takeaway - I will be bold about following Jesus.

• Weekly Verse - "The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.” (Proverbs 28:1 NLT)

Week 2:

• Disciple - Andrew

• Bible Story -Andrew Shares Jesus with Peter (John 1:35-42)

• Today's Takeaway - I will share Jesus with everyone I know.

• Weekly Verse - "Yet preaching the Good News is not something I can boast about. I am compelled by God to do it. How terrible for me if I didn’t preach the Good News!” (1 Corinthians 9:16 NLT)

Week 3:

• Disciple - Nathanael

• Bible Story - Nathanael's Disbelief (John 1:43-51)

• Today's Takeaway - I will believe in Jesus even though I can't see Him.

• Weekly Verse - "Then Jesus told him, 'You believe because you have seen Me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing Me.'" (John 20:29 NLT)

Week 4:

• Disciple - Matthew

• Bible Story - Matthew Leaves Everything (Luke 5:27-28)

• Today's Takeaway - I will give up anything to follow Jesus.

• Weekly Verse - "So you cannot become My disciple without giving up everything you own.” (Luke 14:33 NLT)

Week 5:

• Disciple - Mary (from Bethany)

• Bible Story - Mary Anoints Jesus (John 12:1-8)

• Today's Takeaway - I will follow Jesus with a humble attitude.

• Weekly Verse - "If you are wise and understand God's ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom." (James 3:13 NLT)

Week 6:

• Disciple - James and John

• Bible Story - James and John Get Protective (Luke 9:49-56)

• Today's Takeaway - I will be fierce about following Jesus.

• Weekly Verse - "Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically." (Romans 12:11 NLT)

Additional Resources

Followers/The Greatest Story Pinterest Board - Check out my Followers and The Greatest Story Series Pinterest board for more great ideas for snacks, crafts, and games to go along with the series.

Sample Schedules - Check out these sample schedules for a couple ways you can structure the elements in your services.