In the Beginning . . .

Growing into a Life of Faith

UNIT 3: LESSONS 912

Story Kingdom

Unit 3 Overview
UNIT SUMMARY

During this final unit of the Fall Quarter, children will visit King Henry of the Story Kingdom. Each week, they will hear the story of Old Testament heroes. Through seeing how God provided for Moses, Joshua, David, and Daniel in difficult situations, children will learn that God helps us.

LESSON 9:

LESSON 10:

LESSON 11:

LESSON 12:

Moses vs. Pharaoh

(Exodus 512)
BIBLE VERSE:

Joshua vs. The Wall

(Joshua 5:136:27)
BIBLE VERSE:

David vs. Goliath

(1 Samuel 17)
BIBLE VERSE:

Daniel
(Daniel 6)
BIBLE VERSE:

I will strengthen you and help you. Isaiah 41:10b

KEY CONCEPT:

I will strengthen you and help you. Isaiah 41:10b

KEY CONCEPT:

I will strengthen you and help you. Isaiah 41:10b

KEY CONCEPT:

I will strengthen you and help you. Isaiah 41:10b

KEY CONCEPT:

God helps me.

KNOW WHAT:

God helps me be patient.

KNOW WHAT:

God helps me.

KNOW WHAT:

God helps me do hard things.

KNOW WHAT:

Children will hear how God helped Moses defeat Pharaoh.

SO WHAT:

Children will hear how God helped Joshua and the Israelites.
SO WHAT:

Children will hear how God helped David defeat Goliath.

SO WHAT:

Children will hear how God helped Daniel in the lions den.
SO WHAT:

Children will learn that God will help them when they have to be patient.
NOW WHAT:

Children will learn that God will help them.

NOW WHAT:

Children will participate in an activity to identify times when they need to be patient and remember that God will help them.
SPIRITUAL FORMATION:

Children will participate in an activity to identify times when they need to obey and remember that God will help them.
SPIRITUAL FORMATION:

Children will learn that God will help them do hard things.
NOW WHAT:

Children will learn that God will help them do what is right.
NOW WHAT:

Obedience/Trust

Children will participate in an activity to identify times when they can do hard things and remember that God will help them.
SPIRITUAL FORMATION:

Children will participate in an activity to identify times when they need to do what is right and remember that God will help them.
SPIRITUAL FORMATION:

Obedience

Patience

Courage

Fall Quarter

2007 Willow Creek Community Church / Unit 3 Overview / Lessons 912

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Story Kingdom Notes:

Materials and Teaching Props

Unit 3 lessons are taught with the help of a puppet, and utilize props that can remain in place for all four lessons.

Teaching Area
During this unit, a puppetKing Henryhelps to present the lessons. King Henry can be a male puppet of any kind with a crown and a cape. The Teacher maneuvers the puppet throughout the lesson and speaks in a kingly voice for King Henrys lines. King Henrys royal box sits on a table in the classroom. The box should be large enough to hold the props and visuals for the Bible story and application activities. Decorate the box with fake jewels, beads, and/or bright colors. Cover the table with a gold or silver tablecloth if one is available. The Helper will be in the back of the room manning the CD player for music and optional sound effects, and will help with the Bible story in several lessons. Be sure to practice each lesson in advance.

Music and

Sound Effects

The suggested songs are available on the Reach Up High and Touch the Sky CDs, and the lesson sound effects are included on the Fall Quarter Sound Effects #2 CD. (There are two sound effects CDs for the Fall Quarter; be sure you pull the second one.) Make sure your Helper is prepared to cue up and play the necessary sound and music for each lesson.

Helpful Hints
Be sure to give the kids an opportunity to get to know you by telling them about yourself or letting them ask you questions. As parents come to pick up their children, remember to introduce yourself and share with each parent some of the positive things you saw in their child.

Fall Quarter

2007 Willow Creek Community Church / Unit 3 Overview / Lessons 912