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Gather

September 4 | Week 1

Adventure Guides will create a welcoming and energetic space to

Series: Habits Scripture: Romans 7:14-25 Theme: Habits: Part 1

Pathway to Gather 1. Have Music playing as the kids come into the worship space

“I’m Gonna Walk” -Music Video

2. Welcome the kids and introduce yourself as the Adventure Guide! This month we will talk about habits: a habit is something you do over and over. We will use the Bible to help us to think about our habits as we begin a new school (prep-school) year together!

3. Adventure Guide Reads  Say> We all have habits and we all have good ones and bad ones. The good habits are the things that help us and make our parents and God proud. The bad habits are the things that aren’t good for us and they make God and our parents sad. Say> Stand up if you always telling the truth. This is good habit because it means your parents can trust you. > Sit back down Say > Stand up if you ever argue with your Mom when she asks you to do a chore. This isn’t a helpful habit because God tells us to obey our parents! > Sit back down









“Made In The Image” Music Video

























4. Song of the month: have kids watch and learn the motions to “Made In The Image”





FALL | 2022

THE NORTH CARROLL COOPERATIVE PARISH: A UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY

Engage

Adventure Guides will help the kids dig deep into the Bible story.

1. Have the kids put their hands together in a prayer posture. Dear God, have your Word renew our thoughts and attitudes. By our hearing, create in us a new nature, truly righteous and holy. Amen.

Pathway to Engaging the Scripture 2. Play “What are your habits?” video to help introduce this week’s message

“What are Your Habits?” Video

A. A habit is something you do ________________ and ____________________. Habits have a way of ________________________ us. _______________ habits are the things that make your parents and God _______________. __________ habits are the things that make your parents and God _____________. For Pre-School, Early Elementary _Story Bible & Young Readers _ Study Bible 3. Read from Whirl Kids Study Bible (softcover) - Pg 1355 …. Romans 7:14-25 4. Guided Questions






















•The letter of Romans was written by Paul. •What does he say he doesn’t understand in verse 15? •Do you ever feel like you want to do what’s right but then you don’t? •What’s a word that describes this struggle between right and wrong? •Who does Paul say candid this problem?







SEPT 4 | WEEK 1

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Help kids along their journey into that week’s theme with activities

“I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. 16 Now if I do what I do not want, I agree that the law is good.” Romans 7:15



●  Red construction paper, cut in half widthwise, 1 per kid ●  Green construction paper, cut in half widthwise, 1 per kid ●  Large craft sticks, 1 per kid ●  Habits template (pg 5), 1 set per kid ●  Scissors ●  Tape or glue











































Supplies needed



●  Give each kid a half sheet of red and green construction paper. ●  Give each kid a Habits template ●  Give each kid a large craft stick. ●  Have the kids cut out each word. ●  Have kids glue the word “Stop” in the middle of the red paper and have them glue the bad habits all around on the red side. ●  Have kids glue the word “Do” in the middle of the green paper and have them glue the good habits all around on the green side. ●  Then have kids lay one of their colored sheets face down on the table. Have them glue or tape the stick to the middle bottom of the paper. ● Then, have them put the other colored paper face up on top of the paper and stick and tape or glue them together to make a flip sign. ●  As the kids work, remind them that we have good and bad habits. We want to stop the bad ones and do the good ones.




Supplies





Good Habits vs Bad Habits Flip Sign Craft




















Pathway to Fun!









SEPT 4 | WEEK 1

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Reinforce

At home activities to help families reinforce this week’s theme.

Kids X Club Reinforce | Sept 4_Week 1

Parents: Read these additional passages as a family this week ❏  Read Galatians 6:9. What should we never tire of doing? What are some good things you can do for others? ❏  Read 2 Timothy 3:16. Scripture is another word for the Bible. Why is the Bible useful to us? ❏  Read 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17. What should we never stop doing?

Why is

prayer important?


















God, thank you for always being there for us. Show us how to be loyal to our friends and family every day. Amen.











SEPT 4 | WEEK 1

THE NORTH CARROLL COOPERATIVE PARISH: A UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY

Gather Adventure Guides will create a welcoming and energetic space to

September 11 | Week 2 Series: Habits Scripture: Romans 6:1-14 Theme: Habits: Part 2

Pathway to Gather 1. Have Music playing as the kids come into the worship space

“I’m Gonna Walk” -Music Video

2. Welcome the kids and introduce yourself as the Adventure Guide! Before a habit ever becomes what you do, it starts with what you think. And when your thinkin’ is stinkin’, your habits smell bad, too! If you’re a Christian, you have God’s Spirit living in you. Christ gives you a whole new way to think and act!

3. Adventure Guide Reads  Say> None of us like to be around stinky things. Things that stink are rotten and gross. Ask> What are some things that are really stinky? Ask> Why don’t we like stinky things? Ask> What are some examples of stinky thinking?











“Made In The Image” Music Video

























4. Song of the month: have kids watch and learn the motions to “Made In The Image”





FALL | 2022

THE NORTH CARROLL COOPERATIVE PARISH: A UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY

Engage

Adventure Guides will help the kids dig deep into the Bible story.

1. Have the kids put their hands together in a prayer posture. Dear God, have your Word renew our thoughts and attitudes. By our hearing, create in us a new nature, truly righteous and holy. Amen.

Pathway to Engaging the Scripture 2. Play “Stop Your Stinkin’ Thinkin’” video to help introduce this week’s message

“Stop Your Stinkin’ Thinkin’” Video

A. Stop your ________________ ________________. Think like a ______________ person. ___________ on your new nature.

For Pre-School, Early Elementary _Story Bible & Young Readers _ Study Bible 3. Read from Whirl Kids Study Bible (softcover) - Pg 1354 …. Romans 6:1-14 4. Guided Questions





























•This is a difficult passage for kids because it talks directly about death and life; however the bottom line is simple. If we follow Christ, then our life should “smell” good. That happens through God’s Spirit living in us. Paul talks in this passage about NEW LIFE vs Old Life. Ask the kids, “what smells better? old shoes or new shoes? If our life has been made new in Christ, what should our life look like?







SEPT 11 | WEEK 2

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Activate

Help kids along their journey into that week’s theme with activities

“Therefore, we were buried together with him through baptism into his death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too can walk in newness of life.” Romans 6:4

Pathway to Fun! Fruit of the Spirit Necklace

Supplies

New Life is Possible by the Spirit of God in us! ●  Give each kid a baggie of fruit loops. ●  Give each kid a necklace template (page 6).

● Fruit loops ● Snack baggies ● Necklace template (pg 6), pre cut, 1 per kid

●  Give each kid a piece of twine. ●  Using the hole punch, help kids make a hole at the top of the necklace template. ●  Then, have kids put half their froot loops on the twine and then have them add the necklace template. Have them finish with adding the rest of the fruit loops.

● Hole punch ● Twine cut into 30 in pieces, 1 per kid

●  Then help the kids tie their necklace around their neck.




















































●  As the kids work, read Galatians 5:22-23 to the class again and remind them of the fruits of the Spirit.


























SEPT 11 | WEEK 2

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Reinforce

At home activities to help families reinforce this week’s theme.

Kids X Club Reinforce | Sept 11_Week 2

Parents: Read these additional passages as a family this week ❏  Read these additional passages as a family this week ❏  Read Titus 2:12. What are some things that don’t honor God? What are some things that do honor God? ❏  Read Psalm 119:11. What is God’s word? Why should we read the Bible? ❏  Read 2 Corinthians 5:17. When we accept Jesus into our hearts, what happens to us?



















God, thank you for always being there for us. Show us how to be loyal to our friends and family every day. Amen.

















SEPT 11 | WEEK 2

THE NORTH CARROLL COOPERATIVE PARISH: A UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY

Gather

September 18 | Week 3

Adventure Guides will create a welcoming and energetic space to

Series: Habits Scripture: Daniel 6:1-5 Theme: Habits: Part 3

Pathway to Gather 1. Have Music playing as the kids come into the worship space

“I’m Gonna Walk” -Music Video

2. Welcome the kids and introduce yourself as the Adventure Guide! Daniel from the Old Testament was an amazing man of God because of his Holy Habits. He listened and dis exactly what God told him to be healthy physically and spiritually.

3. Adventure Guide Reads  Say> Raise your hand if you have ever been scared. Say > When I point to you, describe that time using one word. (Quickly point to each student, starting among the older ones who can model appropriate responses) Say> Okay, now raise your hand if you’ve ever been protected from danger. Say > When I point to you, tell us in one word who or what helped protect you. (Again, quickly offer each student a chance to contribute to the opening)

















“Made In The Image” Music Video























4. Song of the month: have kids watch and learn the motions to “Made In The Image”





FALL | 2022

THE NORTH CARROLL COOPERATIVE PARISH: A UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY

Engage

Adventure Guides will help the kids dig deep into the Bible story.

1. Have the kids put their hands together in a prayer posture. Dear God, have your Word renew our thoughts and attitudes. By our hearing, create in us a new nature, truly righteous and holy. Amen.

Pathway to Engaging the Scripture 2. Play “Happy Cat Cat Food” video to help introduce this week’s message

“Happy Cat Cat Food” Video

A. What made Jax afraid? Why did Jax pray when he did? • How did Clara protect Jax? What’s the difference between facing a fear by yourself and doing it with a friend by your side? How can you help your friends?

For Pre-School, Early Elementary _Story Bible & Young Readers _ Study Bible 3. Read from Whirl Kids Story Bible (hardcover) - Pg 138 …. Daniel 6:1-5

4. Guided Questions •Why did Daniel get put into the lions’ den? • When do you feel like you need God’s protection? How can you ask for it? • How do you help protect people or animals? • How did your ending compare to the actual ending of the story?
































• When have you turned to God for comfort and protection when you felt afraid?




SEPT 18 | WEEK 3

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“Because of his extraordinary spirit, Daniel soon surpassed the other officers and the chief administrators—so much so that the king had plans to set him over the entire kingdom.” Daniel 6:3

Pathway to Fun! Lion’s Den Game

Time to Pray Craft

Create an open space in your room. Make a tape line down the middle of the floor. On one side of the line, place a chair facing away from the line. Play the game Lion’s Den. Select one “lion” to sit on the chair with his or her back to the line. Have the rest of the kids stand on the other side of the line. Place a “lion’s bone” (rolled-up newspaper or a small ball) directly beneath the chair. One by one, invite kids to sneak up and try to steal the lion’s bone without being touched or tagged by the lion.

Daniel prayed to God 3 times a day. Make a clock face on a paper plate, cut out hands from an index card, and attach with a paper fastener. Mark times on your clock to show different times that you will pray. Decorate your clock however you like.

The first person to successfully carry the bone back across the line without being tagged gets to reset the game and become the lion in the next round. Remind everybody about the need for gentleness so everyone can have fun. The lions did a good job of protecting their bones! What helped you be successful in taking it? Repeat as time allows.

Supplies: • Paper Plates • Index Cards • Paper Fastener • Crayons

Supplies: ● Tape ● Chair





































● “Lion’s Bone” - rolled up towel or small ball







SEPT 18 | WEEK 3

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Reinforce

At home activities to help families reinforce this week’s theme.

Kids X Club Reinforce | Sept 18_Week 3

CREATE A PRAYER DEN AT HOME

Spread out chairs and drape blankets over them to create your own den. Crawl inside to retell the story of Daniel. Then take turns naming things that scare you. Say a prayer together asking God to keep you safe.














Dear God, you are faithful, and you promise to be with us, even when we are unsure or scared or lonely. Thank you for loving us so much. Amen.










SEPT 18 | WEEK 3

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Gather

September 25 | Week 4

Adventure Guides will create a welcoming and energetic space to

Series: Habits Scripture: James 1:19-25 Theme: Habits: Part 4

Pathway to Gather 1. Have Music playing as the kids come into the worship space

“I’m Gonna Walk” -Music Video

2. Welcome the kids and introduce yourself as the Adventure Guide! Today, we’re going to talk about how we make a habit of walking with the Word. It’s like taking baby steps. Think about when you

rst learned to walk. You were

off balance and fell down a lot. But, with practice, you got better and now you

3. Adventure Guide Reads  Say> What’s the hardest thing you’ve learned to do? (ex. Skiing, playing guitar, skateboarding, reading) Say> How did you get better at it? Say > Allow each kid to share. It can be hard to learn new things but with practice you can get better. That’s how it works with God, too. If you keep practicing good habits you will get better at honoring God.











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“Made In The Image” Music Video

























4. Song of the month: have kids watch and learn the motions to “Made In The Image”





FALL | 2022

THE NORTH CARROLL COOPERATIVE PARISH: A UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY

Engage

Adventure Guides will help the kids dig deep into the Bible story.

1. Have the kids put their hands together in a prayer posture. Dear God, have your Word renew our thoughts and attitudes. By our hearing, create in us a new nature, truly righteous and holy. Amen.

Pathway to Engaging the Scripture 2. Play “Step Into Good Habits” video to help introduce this week’s message

“Step Into Good Habits” Video

A. What was your favorite part of the video? What is one thing you learned? What are some good habits that you could start right now that honor God?

For Pre-School, Early Elementary _Story Bible & Young Readers _ Study Bible 3. Read from Whirl Kids Study Bible (softcover) - Pg 1461: James 1:19-25

4. Guided Questions •James says we should be ___________ to Listen and _______ to speak and _________ to anger. (v19) These are good habits to get along with others.

























He also says to be ___________ of the word; this means we must show that we have good habits and not just talk about needing good habits! This is all possible by God’s Grace!













SEPT 25 | WEEK 4

SEPT 25 | WEEK 4

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Activate

Help kids along their journey into that week’s theme with activities

“But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; for they look at themselves and, on going away, immediately forget what they were like.” James 1:22-24

Pathway to Fun! Bookmarks Give each child a bookmark template As a class come up with some good habits they need to keep to be healthy in body, mind and spirit. Supplies: ● Bookmark templates



























● crayons or colored pencils

THE NORTH CARROLL COOPERATIVE PARISH: A UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY

Reinforce

At home activities to help families reinforce this week’s theme.

Kids X Club Reinforce | Sept 25_Week 4

Parents: please read these passages as a family this week

Read 1 John 2:6. What is Jesus like? How

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can you act more like him? Read Psalm 119:133. What book is full of

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God’s words? How does the Bible help us? Read Colossians 1:10. What are some

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things you can do to honor God?
























Dear God, you are faithful, and you promise to be with us, even when we are unsure or scared or lonely. Thank you for loving us so much. Amen.










SEPT 25 | WEEK 4