Week 29 Christian Buttons
Acts 10-15 “The Word of God Grew and Multiplied”
Song: “I’ll Walk With You“
Church Videos:
Peter’s Revelation to Take the Gospel to the Gentiles
The Jerusalem Conference
True Christianity
More Stuff:
Part of being a true follower of Christ (a Christian) includes praying for not only ourselves, but also other people. Tell them we’re going to learn another story about Peter. Have them pay close attention to who prays and what happens because of it.
Print up these “Peter in Prison” paper chains made by Crystal Wallace.
Cut them apart and mix them up.
Have the kids find #1 first. When they find it, read the description of what it says and glue it into a link for our paper chain while discussing it. Keep going in order until they have all 7. Connect them all to each other to form a paper chain with 7 links.
Once it’s all put together, have them take turns wearing the chain on their arms to represent the chain Peter was in while in prison. Look at the pictures on the links to see if they can remember the story in their own words and try to retell it. While retelling, they can act out when the chains fell off of Peter. Remind them that Heavenly Father hears our prayers, and sometimes miracles can happen because of
them (if it’s His will). Share personal stories of miracles we’ve seen through the prayers of many people.
No Green Fish Allowed video from Latter Day Kids
From the Manual:
Acts 12:1–17 Your family could act out the account of Peter being cast into prison and members of the Church gathering together and praying for him. When have we been blessed by prayer? Is there someone we feel inspired to pray for, such as a Church leader or loved one? What does it mean to pray “without ceasing”? (Acts 12:5; see also Alma 34:27).
From the Friend:
“I’m Christian” descriptions from The Friend (could cut apart, hid around room, take turns finding and discussing one at a time):
Treat:
Make edible play dough using a recipe like this one from Surviving a Teacher’s Salary (or just use sugar cookie dough to make cookies with). Let them make whatever cool things they want to with it. Talk about how the dough can change and become really cool things. Compare this to how we can change and try to become more like Jesus every day through our faith and actions (not just on Sundays at church, but every day of the week as we try to be true followers of Him). If you have older kids, you could share this quote with them as well: “The Final Judgment is not just an evaluation of a sum total of good and evil acts- what we have done. It is an acknowledgment of the final effect of our acts and thoughts- what we have become.” (Elder Dallin H. Oaks).
Week 30 Paul’s Teaching Puzzle
Acts 16-21 “The Lord Had Called Us for to Preach the Gospel”
Song: “I Am A Child of God”
Church Videos:
We Are the Offspring of God
I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go
Chapter 61 Paul and Silas in Prison
“Sharing the Gospel” Church Videos
Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Missionary Work: Sharing What Is in Your Heart,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2019, 15–18
From the Manual:
Create missionary name tags for the children to wear, and help them write their names on the tags. Teach the children simple statements of doctrine that they can share with others, such as “I am a child of God,” “God speaks through a living prophet,” or “Jesus Christ is our Savior.” Remind the children that we don’t have to have a missionary name tag to share the gospel with others.
Free printable name tags created by Crystal from thredcrystal:
From The Friend:
For Acts 16–21
Story: The Apostle Paul taught that we are all children of God (see Acts 17:28–29). Heavenly Father loves all His children. He has given each of us different gifts and talents.
Song: “I Am a Child of God” (Children’s Songbook, 2–3)
Activity: Draw a picture of yourself. At the top, write “I Am a Child of God.” Around the picture, write or draw things you like to do. How can you use your talents to help others?
More Church Stuff:
I Can Be a Missionary Now examples of kids being missionaries
Be a Missionary Now from The Friend
Missionary Practice Answering Questions
I Will Prepare to Serve a Mission Certificate
More Stuff:
We Are All Children of God from Latter Day Kids
Sand Castles Video from Latter Day Kids
Free Printable Child of God Crown
(This “A Child of God no Matter What” story from The Friend goes cute with it):
Pass-Along Cards to Share with Others:
Show map of missionary journeys of Paul. Look up places family members have served missions as well. Do we always have to travel far to share the truths that we know?
Treat:
From the manual: Show the children a stone, and explain that in Paul’s day, people worshipped gods they made out of stone and other materials. Ask the children to read Acts 17:27–29. What do we learn about God from these verses? Explain that offspring means children. Ask the children how it makes them feel to know that they are children of God.
This one’s a little bit of a stretch, but after discussing how God isn’t made of stones/pebbles/other materials, we’ll make Fuity Pebbles treats like these ones from Julie Blanner.
Week 31 Paul Puppet Theater
Acts 22-28 “A Minister and a Witness”
Song: “My Redeemer Lives“
Church Videos:
Chapter 63: Paul Finishes His Mission
Be of Good Cheer
Blessed and Happy Are Those Who Keep the Commandments of God
Paul: A Chosen Vessel (11 minutes long)
The Miracle of the Roof
Come Create With Me: Paul and King Agrippa (18 minutes)
From The Manual:
Invite the children to pretend they are on a ship that is being wrecked in a storm. Read Paul’s warning to the people, found in Acts 27:9–10, and share the story of the shipwreck that happened because they didn’t listen to his warning (see Acts 27:11, 39–44). Show a picture of the President of the Church, and bear your testimony that he can warn us of spiritual dangers.
Bring a paper crown to class and let a child wear it and pretend to be King Agrippa. Invite another child to stand before the king to represent Paul as you summarize Paul’s testimony and the reaction of King Agrippa, found in Acts 26:1–29 (see “Chapter 63: Paul Finishes His Mission”). Explain that we can share our testimonies with others, as Paul did. Ask the children to listen while you sing or read a song about testimony, such as “I Know My Father Lives” (Children’s Songbook, 5). Invite the children to raise their hands when they hear something they know is true. You may want to sing the song several times; invite the children to join you once they’re familiar with the words. Help them practice sharing their testimonies of things they know are true.
Cut a piece of paper shaped like a ship into puzzle pieces. Invite the children to write Paul’s warnings in Acts 27:9–11 on the pieces and put the puzzle together. Why didn’t the people listen to Paul? (see verse 11). Invite the children to read verses 18–20 and 40–44 to find out what happened as a result. (Explain that because the people followed Paul’s later counsel to stay on the ship, no one died in the shipwreck; see verses 30–32.) What can we learn from this experience about following the prophet?
More Stuff:
Be Of Good Cheer Video from Latter Day Kids
Free Prophets Guide and Warn Us Sorting Activity
Treat:
Use graham crackers, pretzels, frosting, and a gummy bear to make this “Paul in a Delicious Prison” treat.
Week 32 Bullseye
Romans 1-6 “The Power of God Unto Salvation”
Song: “When I Am Baptized“
Church Videos:
The Baptism of Jesus
Baptism: A Bible Story for Children
From the Manual:
Some people may feel discouraged at Paul’s bold declaration that “there is none righteous, no, not one” (Romans 3:10). But there are also hopeful messages in Romans. Look for them in chapters 3 and 5, and consider why remembering that “all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23) is an important step toward learning to “rejoice in hope” through Jesus Christ (Romans 5:2).
Explain that we show our faith in Jesus Christ by obeying Him. Hide pictures around the room of people doing what Jesus has asked us to do. Let the children take turns finding and describing the pictures. What can we do to follow Jesus?
Invite the children to repeat the phrase “Walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4). Tell the children what this means to you. For example, you might share memories about the day you were baptized and talk about how your baptism has helped you become more like Jesus Christ.
More Church Stuff:
Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The Gift of Grace,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2015
Baptism Matching Game from The Friend
Learning About Baptism from The Friend
Treat:
Make these bullseye cookies from Cooking Is Messy to go along with this week’s “Bullseye” activity in 52 Weeks of New Testament Activities.
Come, Follow Me Kid 