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Newsletter
Issue # 28 -- September 21, 2016
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Mission Statement: SundaySchoolNetwork.com brings over 25 years of experience to children's ministry. Our
Bible lesson plans and activities
are designed to lead children to Christ, helping them grow in their faith, so they can proclaim the good news message to the next generation.
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In today's newsletter:
1) Lighthouse Cup Craft
2) Lighthouse Bible Memory Game
3) Harvest Festival Ideas?
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1) Lighthouse Cup Craft
This craft was originally shared in Family
Fun Magazine and on several Pinterest sites. It is easy to make,
the kids love them, and it goes perfectly
with our Lighthouse
Bible Lessons! I also made a round pattern of the theme Bible
memory verse for the kids to cut out and glue to the top of their lighthouses.
The verse says, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will
never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" John 8:12. (Many
of the kids have already memorized it in less than ONE WEEK using the Vanishing
Words technique.)
The Lighthouse Cup Craft consists of a 16-18 oz. colored cup, 1/2"
colored and black tape, a 6 oz. clear cup, and a battery operated tea light
candle. (Assemble as shown.)
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The lighthouses make for a great night light for children.
Jesus is
always near, so there's no need to fear!
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2) Lighthouse Bible Memory Game
This game is to be played after spending some time
memorizing your Bible verse or verses. If you're
playing in conjunction with the Lighthouse Bible Lessons, it is a fun way to
reinforce the theme verse, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will
never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" John 8:12.
Children will also have the opportunity to use the lighthouses they made, see
pictures above.
To play, have teacher(s) and children sit in a circle
with their lighthouses turned on and placed in front of them. You will need a
small ball. Teacher begins by holding the ball and saying the first word from
the Bible verse, "I," then passes the ball to the next person, who
says the next word, "am." That person passes it again, saying the
next word, "the," and so on until the entire verse is stated. If a
player doesn't know a word, he/she must turn off his/her lighthouse, and pass
the ball to the next player in the circle. However, if the ball goes around
the circle again and lands on a player who's lighthouse is off, that player
may turn it back on and say the correct word. Play several times so children
have opportunities to listen and learn the verse!
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3) Harvest Festival Ideas?
Please share your ideas (crafts, games, skits,
stories, etc.) for harvest festivals and how your church celebrates with
your children and community.
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