Clubhouse Rules for Christian Kids

[Pages:10]Clubhouse Rules for Christian Kids

LESSON #2

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LESSON OVERVIEW

Big Idea: The clubhouse rules are there to help us through life Key Question: Why should we follow God's rules? Memory Verse: And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin. Romans 8:2

Overview: We are continuing to learn about a very special book in the Bible called the book of Romans. This book is really a letter that Paul wrote to a church in Rome, Italy. We already learned that Paul was one of the early church leaders who traveled around telling everyone about Jesus. Last week, we learned that Paul had a challenge with this church. The church was divided into two groups, the Jews and the Gentiles. Paul's message to them was it doesn't matter which of those groups you come from, the only thing that matters is Jesus. The only group, or club, to be in was the Jesus Club. And, the only way in is by trusting in Jesus and what he did on the cross. The other part of Paul's message to the Romans was about how they should live. Getting in the club is easy through Jesus. But, once you're in the club, there are some rules to follow that help you to live a life that honors God. God's rules aren't meant to hold us back or to make life boring. God's rules are about helping us to live a full life. Not only did God send Jesus to die for our sins, he also gives us the Holy Spirit to help us to fight against making bad choices and gives us the strength to obey God. If you follow the clubhouse rules, your life will be honoring to God.

CLASSROOM AGENDA

5 min PLAY: Begin working on Activity Page #1.

5 min

WARM UP: Make a list of some of your family rules. (clean room, eat whatever is served, no TV, homework after school). Why do you think your parents chose those rules?

5 min

PREVIEW: Write out the Big Idea and Memory Verse and Key Question on a whiteboard. Have the kids copy it down on Activity Page #1. (if applicable)

20 min LARGE GROUP: Gather for songs and videos with other kids. Then return to small group to finish this guide.

5 min

RECAP: Read the Lesson Overview from the Teacher's Guide to the class and then answer the KEY QUESTION.

5 min

EXPLORE: Read Galatians 5:22-23. Why is it helpful to know the fruits of the Spirit? Which ones do you need to develop more in your life?

10 min PLAY: Choose a group activity from Activity Page #2.

5 min

CLOSE: Share a way you will work on a fruit of the Spirit this week. Share prayer requests and pray as a class.

TEACHER TIPS

Don't forget that you set the tone for your kids. Smile. Have fun. Pursue God together.

Allow each kid to share. The point: Rules are helpful because they bring order and direction. God has rules for us to follow that help us to live to honor him.

Answer: God's rules protect us from bad choices and help us to live to honor him. We may not like all the rules our parents have at home or our teachers have at school. But, rules are important. If you don't have rules, then everyone is just doing their own thing. God's rules are important for us. They keep us safe by showing us what is right and what is wrong. And, they remind us to honor God in the way we think and act.

Bonus Questions: What are some rules at school that you don't like to follow and why? Why do you think your teacher has those rules in place? What are some examples of God's rules? 4-5th: What would life be like if everyone lived by their own rules and didn't care about God?

The fruits of the Spirit tell us how to honor God because they represent who God is. When we trust in Jesus, the Bible says that the Holy Spirit comes and lives in our hearts to help us to honor God by displaying these traits in our lives. The Holy Spirit will help you to produce this fruit in your life.

Allow each kid to share. Encourage them to be specific as to how they will work on this in their life. (pray about it, focus on it, put it into practice everyday)

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Classroom Activities 2nd-5th

Option #1

Fruit of the Spirit Charades Choose one kid to draw a fruit of the Spirit out of the bowl Have the kid act out the fruit they drew without talking. (Kids can ask a teacher for an idea if they are struggling to come up with something. They can also invite another kid up to help them act it out) The first person to guess it gets to come up and draw a fruit from the bowl Kids are only allowed to act out a fruit once. If a kid guesses right who has already had a turn, choose a kid who hasn't had a turn to draw instead Continue until all the fruits are gone

Supplies needed fruit of the Spirit

template (pg 5), cut into strips and fold bowl

Bonus Activity:

Play Fast Facts game.

Read the question and see who answers it first.

1. Who wrote the book of Romans? (Paul)

2. Where is Rome? (Italy) 3. Who helps us to live a

life that honors God? (Holy Spirit)

Option #2

The Fruits of the Spirit Bouquet Craft Give each kid 5 straws Give each kid one fruit square from each fruit template (pg 6-10) Have kids cut out each fruit Then, have them tape a fruit onto each straw As the kids cut and tape, remind them that the Holy Spirit will help them to display these traits in their lives. Give each kid a piece of string Have kids put the straws together and have them tie a bow around them so it looks like a bouquet of flowers

Supplies needed

straws, 5 per kid red, yellow, and green

paper fruit templates (pg 6-10)

one fruit square of each template per kid tape scissors string, pre cut, one per kid

Bonus Activity:

Play Name That Person or Thing.

Describe the words below and see who can guess it right, first.

Words: Paul, Bible, Rome

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LESSON #2

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Watch this week's lesson video as a family (see link above) and fill in the blanks. 1. The clubhouse rules are written on your ___________________________. 2. The clubhouse rules are about doing things __________________________________.. 3. The clubhouse rules are there to ______________________________ through life.

Answer these questions together as a family.

1. Make a list of some of your family rules. (clean room, eat whatever is served, no TV, homework after school). Why do you think your parents chose those rules?

2. How has God helped you to avoid making bad choices?

3. Why is God's way better than our own way?

4. How do rules help us at school or at home? How do God's rules help us?

5. Read Galatians 5:22-23. Why is it helpful to know the fruits of the Spirit? Which ones do you need to develop more in your life?

Memorize this week's Bible verse: "And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin. " Romans 8:2

Bonus: Read these additional passages as a family this week

Read 2 Corinthians 3:17. What is another name for the Spirit of the Lord?

Read Romans 8:5. What are some things that please God?

Read 1 Corinthians 2:12. What has God given us for free?

Parent Signature_______________________________

Learn the 3 basic truths of the Christian faith in the Foundations for Kids series.

Answer Key:1 heart 2. God's way 3. help us .

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2nd-5th Grade

PUZZLE #1

BIG IDEA KEY QUESTION MEMORY VERSE

PUZZLE #2 Find and color the hidden fruits of the Spirit

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FRUITS OF SPIRIT TEMPLATE

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FRUIT TEMPLATE (RED)

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KINDNESS GOODNESS

FRUIT TEMPLATE (GREEN)

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KINDNESS GOODNESS

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