Noah
Read: Noah's Ark for Kids
Watch: The Story of Noah's Ark
Ask: What do you think it was like on the ark (big boat) with all of those animals?
What did it look like? What did it sound like? What did it smell like? How do you felt when Noah saw the rainbow and knew that they were safe?
Play: Make a Rainbow Mural.
Draw a rainbow shape on a large sheet of paper. If you don’t have large paper, you can recycle packing paper or tape several sheets of paper together or even make paper from old paper bags! Invite kids to use markers, paint or glue torn up pieces of construction paper to fill in the rainbow colors.
Serve: Throughout the flood, God kept Noah and his family and all the animals safe. God promised to care for the earth and all that is in it and sealed his promise with a rainbow.
Make rainbows on the sidewalk with sidewalk chalk or paint and write the words, “God loves you,” as a way to brighten people’s day as they walk by your house.
Pray: Creator God, Thank you for loving us and for promising to take care of the earth. Help us to take care of your creation, too. Amen.
Abraham and Sarah
Read: Genesis 12:1-9
Sing: Father Abraham
by Listener Kids
Ask: How do you think Abraham and Sarah felt when God told them to leave their home and go to a new place?
What is it like to try something new? How does it feel to know that God is always with you, no matter where you go?
Play: Pretend to travel to a new place. Pack up some belongings and go on a long journey.
End where you can “set up a tent” - possibly a pop-up tent, or some sheets draped over tables and chairs. Sit under the tent and talk about God’s promise to Abraham. Then pack it all up and move to a new place to build another tent! If the weather is nice, consider camping out in the backyard!
Serve: Do you know someone who has moved recently or will be moving? Maybe you have a new neighbor? Or maybe you know someone who is starting something new - a new job or a new school?
Draw pictures, make cards or send a letter of encouragement.
Pray: Thank you, God, for making us part of your family, like Abraham and Sarah. Thank you for being with us, wherever we go. Amen.
Birth of Isaac
Read: Genesis 18:1-14
Watch: Isaac Was Born
by Trueway Kids
Ask: God kept God’s promise! Abraham and Sarah and Baby Isaac were the start of God’s family!
Who is in your family? Sarah laughed at the thought of having a baby when she was so old. What makes you laugh?
Play: Pretend to take care of a baby doll or stuffed animal. Talk about what a newborn baby needs.
Give the baby a bath. Pretend to feed the baby and rock the baby and clothe the baby. Lay down for a nap with the baby, etc. What do you think it was like for Abraham and Sarah to take care of a baby when they were very, very old?
Serve: Cook a meal together and bring it to the parents of a newborn. Or go shopping together and buy diapers for the Manchaca UMC Food Pantry to give away on Saturday mornings.
Pray: Thank you, God, for keeping your promises! Thank you for making us a part of your big family. Amen.