NT 11R ROTATION, GEMS OF THE KINGDOM, Parables and Stories of Jesus

Upgraded Version 6.10

Jesus asked, ?What is the Kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to?? Hmmm?good question. As Christians, we are part of the Kingdom of God. So, where are our crowns? Where are our precious gems? Children do some digging in the Bible and discover that parables are like precious gems?they tell us how we can be a part of the Kingdom of God. Jesus? parables tell how to have a new relationship with God and others. Kids explore parables depicting God?s values, God?s love, and God?s Kingdom. The children will uncover the following parables: The Parable of the Two Sons, The Prodigal Son, The House Built on a Rock, The Rich Fool, The Workers in the Vineyard, The Yeast, The Hidden Treasure and Pearl.

AS A SPECIAL ENHANCEMENT, each child will receive a ?Crown Certificate? with their name on it. Each week, kids will earn a faux gemstone to place on their crown. The idea is that we as Christians are part of the Kingdom of God; hence the crown. Parables are like precious ?gems? and we can ?dig them up? in the Bible.

Includes Spiriual Journals and Celebration Sundays

COMPUTER WORKSHOP

Parable: Parable(s) of Yeast Hidden Treasure, and Pearl, Activity: Software created art

COOKING WORKSHOP

Parable: Parable of the Two Sons, Activity: "No-Bake Cookies"

DRAMA WORKSHOP

Parable: The Parable of the Vineyard Workers, Activity: Scriptless drama

GAME WORKSHOP

Parable: The Parable of the Rich Food, Activity: "But I Want It" Balloon Game

MOVIE WORKSHOP

Parable: The Prodigal Son, Activity: Movie, The Prodigal Son

SCIENCE WORKSHOP

Parable: Those who Build Houses on Sand or Rock, Activity: Sand & Rock Erosion Experiment; Oobleck Experiment