We started off making paper aeroplanes and had a flying session with varying results. Let’s just say the children trashed the adults! We talked about where we have been in one and where we would go if we could. We came up with ideas for where an airplane could not go, and amongst other options we realised…
The children learnt about Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane. Even though he was betrayed and people came for him with swords, everything that happened was part of God’s plan to rescue the world. Jesus had the power to stop everything that happened, but he went through with it because he loves us. We ran…
We started with a guessing game pulling objects out of a bag – bread, a towel, water, a bottle of wine (empty!), 30 pieces of silver, and sandals. With some prompts, the children guessed it was the story of Jesus washing his disciples feet, Judas betraying Jesus, and the last supper. While the disciples were…
This week we were treated to a new teacher as Amira led the group as a practice run the work the youth will be doing in France. We started off with a game of stuck in the mud with some nifty footwork by all the children. Amira then shared the story of Ebed-Melech (one of…
On Sunday, we heard the story of the woman who washed the feet of Jesus. She was brave enough to ignore those around who were not approving. Knowing how much Jesus had done for her and how much he loved her she wanted to respond. What an amazing way to do so! The children made…
We looked at the story of the Prodigal Son which has many similarities to the story of Mephibosheth (that the adults were studying in the main service). We talked about how this is a reminder to all of humanity that God always loves and is always ready to welcome and forgive. The children made some…
Rocks and Topz read the story of Zacchaeus, aka the man who had no friends (none)! No one liked him because he stole from them, but Jesus not only saw him but also loved him. Because Jesus spent time with him, Zacchaeus changed, and gave back even more than he’d stolen in the first place.…
Safeguarding Sunday is an initiative run by our safeguarding partners at thirtyone:eight. While the main church spent some time thinking about making our churches safe spaces, the young people also explored this topic. What do these items have in common – an umbrella, oven gloves, plasters, shin pads, a cycle helmet, sunscreen and sunglasses? They…
This week, we delved back into the Old Testament for a session and looked at the story of David and Goliath, tying in with the subject that the adults were looking at – strengths and weaknesses. One of our leaders was volunteered to be Goliath and the children, armed with balloon cup paper shooters, were…
We started off with a game which ended with a map and we prayed for some of the children of the world. We heard the story of the disciples trying to stop the children seeing Jesus as he was tired and didn’t have time for them. Jesus absolutely wanted to see them! We made some watches to…
We read the story that Jesus told about hidden treasure. The man who found it sold everything he had so he could buy something even more valuable. Jesus was teaching about God’s kingdom (anywhere where God is king) and how being with God is the most important thing in the world – and worth so…
Rocks and Topz talked about some of the impossible things that Jesus did. Last week he calmed a storm just by talking to it, and this week he fed 5000 people with one packed lunch! The children were all familiar with the story, but enjoyed having their own version of the picnic – bread rolls…