2025-03-29 Good

Praise and Worship (15 mins)

Parents: The parent and child scheduled for this week will lead us in singing on Sunday. Please take time to practice the songs together at home, helping your child feel confident and joyful as they prepare to lead.

Prayer and Offering (5 mins)

Parents: Please encourage your children to bring an offering to church. You may help your child prepare by setting aside a coin for them to bring on Sunday. This is a great opportunity to teach them about giving to God with a thankful heart and trusting Him to provide.

What is Offering?

Offering is when we give something to God to show our love and thankfulness. In church, we often give money as an offering, but we can also give our time, talents, and kindness to God and others.

Why Do We Make an Offering?

1️⃣ To Thank God – Everything we have comes from God! Giving back is a way to say, “Thank You, God!”
2️⃣ To Trust God – When we give, we show that we trust God to take care of us.
3️⃣ To Help Others – Offerings help the church teach about Jesus, help people in need, and share God’s love.

The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 9:7,
"God loves a cheerful giver!" That means God is happy when we give with a joyful heart!

Prayer for Offering

Dear God, thank You for giving us everything we need. We want to give back to You with joyful hearts. Please use our offering to help others and share Your love. Help us to always trust You. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Review Verse from Last Week

1. "Great is our Lord" 🖐️ (Stretch both arms up high, like reaching to the sky!)
2. "And mighty in power" 💪 (Make strong muscles with both arms!)
3. "His understanding" 🧠 (Point to your head, like thinking!)
4. "Has no limit." 🌍 (Stretch arms wide open, like showing something big!)

Bible Story (10 min): God is Good

Introduction (1 min)

(Hold up two items: a small treat, like a cookie, and a toy syringe or picture of a needle.)

Good morning, friends! I have a question for you. Look at these two things:
– A cookie 🍪
– A shot from the doctor 💉

Which one do you think is GOOD? Raise your hand if you think the cookie is good.
Now raise your hand if you think the shot is good."

(Wait for reactions.)

Most of us think cookies are good because they taste yummy. Shots don’t feel good, but they help us stay healthy. So here’s something to think about: Can something feel bad but still be good?

Today, we’re going to hear a true story about someone who learned that God is always good, even when life is really hard.

Story Telling (5 min) - The Story of Corrie ten Boom

Many years ago, during a very big war called World War II, there was a mean and powerful leader named Adolf Hitler. He was hurting people—especially Jewish people—just because of who they were.

But there was a brave Christian family named the Ten Booms who lived in the country of Holland. The family loved Jesus. Their names were Corrie, her sister Betsie, and their father Mr. Ten Boom.

(Show pictures or act it out with simple props.)

When they saw that Jewish families were in danger, do you know what they did? They built a secret hiding place in their home to protect Jewish people! That was dangerous, but they did it anyway because they believed it was the right thing to do.

(Pause for reaction.)

But one day... someone told the soldiers. The Ten Boom family got caught. The soldiers arrested them and took them to prison.

(Have kids pretend to shiver or wrap arms like they’re cold.)

The prison was dark, cold, stinky, and scary. Corrie was all alone in her little cell. She didn’t know where her sister was. She didn’t know if she’d ever see her family again.

(Pause and lower voice for dramatic effect.)

But one day, when the guards weren’t watching, the prisoners passed little notes through tiny cracks in the wall. Corrie’s sister, Betsie, sent her a note. Do you know what it said?

(Use a folded piece of paper. Pretend to pass it down a row of kids until one opens and reads it.)

It said: “God is good.”

(Repeat it together with kids: "God is good.")

Wait—what? How could Betsie say that when they were hungry and cold and in prison? Was prison good?

No... but Betsie believed something very important: God is always good—even in the hard times.

Wrap-up & Discussion (4 min)

Let’s think about what we just learned. I have some questions for you!Ask:

"What doesWas it meaneasy thator Godhard knowsfor everything?"
Corrie and Betsie in prison?

(Let kids answer: He knows all things—past, present, and future!respond.))

"HowWhy does it makedo you feelthink thatBetsie still said 'God knowsis your thoughts and feelings?"
good'?

(LetGuide kidsthem: answer:Because Safe,she comforted,trusted loved!God’s love and plan.))

Have you ever had something hard happen—like being sick or sad—but later saw something good come out of it?

The Bible says in Romans 8:28 that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him.

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Memorizing Verse: Psalm 147:5145:9

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(DoSay each phrase slowly, do the motionmotion, and have the kids copyrepeat after you. Repeat 2–3 times, growing faster and more confident each round.)

🗣

1. “The Lord”
   👉 Point both hands up
   (Repeat: "GreatThe Lord" – everyone point up!)

   🗣 “is ourgood”
   👍 Lord"Give a big thumbs-up
   (Say: "is good" – thumbs-up!)

   🖐️

   🗣 (“to all;”
   👐 Stretch botharms wide, like including everyone
   (Say: "to all" – arms upwide!)

   high,

   🗣 “he has compassion”
   🤗 Cross arms over your chest like reachinga tobig the sky!hug)

2. "And mighty in power" 💪
   (MakeSay: strong"he muscleshas withcompassion" both– arms!give a hug!)

3. "His🗣 understanding"“on all”
   🌍 🧠 (Point to others around the room
   (Say: "on all" – point around!)

   🗣 “he has made.”
   ✋👈 Point to yourself, then sweep your head,hands like thinking!)

4. "Has no limit." 🌍 (Stretch arms wide open,out like showing somethingthe big!world
   (Say: "he has made" – point and sweep!)

(Have kids repeat it after you. Say it a few times with different fun actions.)

• WhisperEyes it like a secret.closed!
• ShoutWhisper it like you’re cheering for your favorite team.voice!
• SayRobot it slowly like you’re in slow motion.
• Clap on each word as you say it.voice!

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Craft & Game (10 mins)

Craft (5 min) - “GodThank KnowsYou, Me”God!” Handprint ArtCards

Materials Needed:

• WhiteHalf sheets of coloured card stock or paper (one per child)
• CrayonsMarkers or markerscrayons
• Stickers (optional)

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He makegives somethingus tofood, families, friends, sunshine, help uswhen remember!we’re sad—so many things!

(Pass out thehalf papersheets of coloured card stock or paper, markers, and crayons/markers.)crayons)

IYou wantcan draw or write one thing God has done that shows He is good. It can be big—like giving you toa takefamily—or small—like giving you your handfavourite andsnack placethis it flat on the paper like this.week!

 (DemonstrateEncourage placing your hand on the paper.them.)

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(GivePrompt kidswith time to trace their hands. Walk around to help younger children.ideas.)

GreatDid job! Now, inside your handprint, write these words: 'God Knowshelp Me!'you when you were scared?

Did He give you someone to play with?

Did you have something yummy to eat?

(WriteWrap it on the board or show an example for kids to copy.)up)

Now,Would onanyone eachlike ofto your fingers, write something that God knows about you. Here are some ideas:

• Your name (God knows your name!)
• Your favourite food (God knowsshare what you love to eat!)
• Something you love to do (God knows what makes you happy!)
• A dream or goal you have (God knows your future!)
• Something you might worry about (God knows your feelings and cares about you!)

(Give kids time to fill in their handprints.)

Now, let’s decorate our handprints with colors and stickers! You can make it as beautiful as you like!made?

(LetAllow kids2-3 decoratequick their handprints.shares.)

These handprintsare willbeautiful! remindYou just made a card that reminds us thathow good God knowsis. EVERYTHINGKeep aboutit us—oursomewhere thoughts,this ourweek feelings,to ourhelp dreams,you andremember evento our worries. And because God knows everything, we can trustthank Him!"

Game (5 min) - “GuessGood Whator I’mNot Thinking”Good?”

What You Say:

Now let’s play a quick game to help us think about what’s good—and what’s not good.
When I say something that shows God’s goodness, I want you to JUMP UP and say,
“GOD IS GOOD!

If it’s something that’s not good, I want you to stay seated and make a sad face.

🟢 Examples of “Good” Statements:

• God gave me a family. ✅

• Jesus died for our sins. ✅

• I was kind to my friend. ✅

• God forgives us. ✅

• We had food to eat. ✅

🔴 Examples of “Not Good” Statements:

• I hit my sister. ❌

• I said a mean word. ❌

• I stole a toy. ❌

• I told a lie. ❌

How to Play:

1. Choose

   Stand kids in a childcircle or open space.

2. Call out each scenario one at a time.

3. Wait for kids to thinkreact—jump ofand somethingshout (anor animal,sit with a food,sad face.

4. After each, ask:
   “Why was that good or anot color).

good?”
(Quick
5. The1-sentence rest of the class takes turns asking yes/no questionsanswers to guessreinforce whatlearning.)
   it is.
6. The child reveals the answer once someone guesses correctly.
7. Repeat with different children as time allows.

Now, we’re going to play a fun game called ‘Guess What I’m Thinking!’ In this game, one person will think of something—like an animal, a food, or a colour—and the rest of us will try to guess what it is by asking yes or no questions.

(Choose a volunteer. Whisper an idea to them if they need help thinking of something.)

Okay! Our friend here is thinking of something. Let’s ask yes/no questions to figure it out! You can ask things like:

• ‘Is it an animal?’
• ‘Is it something we eat?’
• ‘Is it big or small?’"

(Let the kids take turns guessing. Keep the game moving quickly to engage all children.)

After a correct guess:Wrap-Up

Great job!job, But did you notice something?everyone! We hadlearned that God is good all the time, and He wants us to guessdo what theyis weregood thinking,too. right? We didn’t know for sure. But guess what? God never has to guess—He already knows everything!

Wrap-up:

Isn’t it amazing that God knows everything about us—our thoughts, feelings, and even whatWhen we willsee sayHis beforegoodness weor saydo it?something That’s whygood, we can alwaysshout—what?

trust

Him!

GOD IS GOOD!

Response Song

Closing Prayer, Announcement, Birthdays & Snack Time (10 mins)

"Dear God, thank You for knowing everything about us.
Thank You for lovingshowing us,us caringtoday that You are always good—in everything You do and in everything You are.
Even when things feel hard or confusing, we know You are still with us and working for us,our good.
Thank You for giving us food, family, friends, and planningmost ourof lives.all—for Helploving us so much that You sent Jesus.

Please help us this week to remember Your goodness, to trust YouYou, moreand eachto day.share Amen!"Your love with others.
We love You, Lord.
In Jesus’ name we pray, let's say altogether
Amen.

Snack Prayer

God... knows everything.. Let us thank Him for the snack right now.

We fold our hands.
We bow our heads.
We thank you, God,
For this daily bread.
Amen

Free Time & Children Pickup (15 mins)