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Posted Armor of God ~ Dressing for Success Curriculum Writer ~ Alicia Schwartz St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Middletown, PA Ephesians 6:10-18 (4-week rotation) A SUMMARY OF OUR LESSONS: Art: In Creation Station, the children will design a shield of faith to reflect themselves Games: In Noah’s Arkade, the children will dress themselves right with a roll of the dice Drama: In Center Stage, the children will be making commercials to “sell” the armor of God Cooking: In Picnic Grove, the children will make sword of the spirit kabobs; and fruit roll-up faith shields WHAT WE WILL LEARN BY THE END OF THIS ROTATION: What is the Armor of God What each piece is used for How to use the armor every day TEACHER’S BACKGROUND NOTES/OPENING Read Ephesians 6:10-18. Material from the following web site was provided to teachers: http://www.godschildrenscorner.com/armorofgod.htm WORDS TO KNOW: · Righteousness – morally correct · Salvation – deliverance from destruction or evil · Gospel – something that is true · Hobnail – a short nail with a thick head used to protect the soles of shoes RESOURCES: McLaughlin, Dennis and Lana. Food Fun Devotions for Children’s Ministry. Loveland, CO: Group Publishing, 1999. New Testament Bible Story Crafts www.christiancrafters.com www.godschildrenscorner.com http://iprayatwork.bizland.com Art: Creation Station T.E.A.C.H INTRODUCTION The children will learn about the Shield of Faith and how it protects us from harm. They will make their own shields that reflect them. EXPECTATIONS OF TEACHERS SUPPLY LIST · white poster board · markers, crayons, etc. TEACHER PREPARATION IN ADVANCE · Cut shields from poster board (2 shields per piece) · Divide the shield into 5 sections · Make an example. Write the words “name”; “something you like to do”; “favorite subject”; “family”; “favorite bible story” in appropriate spots ROOM SETUP: · put up two tables so children have room OR allow them to sit on the floor · have art supplies out on tables APPLICATION Today we are going to we are talking about the Armor of God. Who wears armor? Why? The armor of God also protects us but not from arrows or swords but from lies and untruths. Today we are going to be talking about the Shield of Truth. What does it me to shield something? To protect it. So the shield of truth that Gods wants us to use, protects us from lies. Have you ever been lied to? It hurts, doesn’t it? So if we tell the truth, we will not hurt anyone. We are going to make our own shield of truth. Hand out one shield per child. Have your sample on the wall. On the top, I would like you to print your name. Wait until they print their name. On this section (point to top left) I would like you to draw something that you like to do; play soccer, read, ride bike, etc. You may either explain each section now or wait until each section is finished. On this section (point to top right) I would like you to draw your favorite subject in school. If it’s math, draw math symbols; science, draw planets; etc. On this section, (point to bottom left), I would like you to draw a picture of your family On the last section, (point to bottom right) I would like you to draw your favorite Bible story. When they have 15 minutes left in the class, give them a 5-minute warning to finish. Have them help you clean up the art supplies. The shields will be displayed in the stairwell until the end of the rotation. They may take them home then. RECAP Have the children share their shields with each other, explaining what each picture is. DEVOTION Dear Lord, Thank you for outfitting us in perfect safety for any spiritual battle that may come our way. Thank you for helping us stand firm. Help us to remember this whenever we look at our shields. We also pray for those who are not in our class today. Watch over them this week and bring them safely here next Sunday. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen ~ Lord’s Prayer. Help those children in 1st grade with the prayer. Go slowly when saying it. HOME Thank each child for coming to Sunday school. Tell them you will be praying for them this week, hoping that they week is good and you will see them next Sunday! This isn’t just something to say ~ please make sure you ARE praying for each child you had in Sunday this week. Games: Noah’s Arkade T.E.A.C.H INTRODUCTION The children will learn about the pieces of armor by playing a dice game EXPECTATIONS OF TEACHERS SUPPLY LIST · dice · picture of person (one per student) · picture of pieces of armor (one per student) · ziplock bags (one per student) TEACHER PREPARATION IN ADVANCE · make 2 dice using a box no bigger than 4”x 4”. Paste the pictures of the armor on the sides or write the names for each piece · copy picture of person and pieces of armor (one set per child) · cut out the armor and place the picture of the person and the armor pieces into a Ziploc bag. ROOM SETUP: · This game can be played up-stairs in Noah’s Arkade on the floor or a table. · Have all game pieces ready to go before Sunday. · Review Ephesians 6:10-18 APPLICATION Today we are going to learn about each piece of the armor of God. What is armor? Who wears armor? Why? Read Ephesians 6:10-18 in Student Bible. In our game today, you are going to dress a person in the armor of God. Hand out Ziploc bags. Go over what each piece is. Ø BELT OF TRUTH~ Jesus never lies Ø BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS~Jesus always does what is right Ø GOSPEL OF PEACE SHOES~Jesus gives us peace Ø SHIELD OF FAITH~Jesus trusts God Ø HELMET OF SALVATION~ Jesus saves us from sin Ø SWORD OF THE SPIRIT~Jesus is the living Word of God We are going to take turns rolling the dice. When it lands on a piece of clothing, you will put that piece onto your person. The first one to have their whole person dressed, wins. If the class has more than 5 kids, split them into two groups. The teacher should stay with one group and the guide with the other group. RECAP Go over again the meaning of each piece of armor. Ask the children what each piece stands for. DEVOTION Dear Lord, Thank you for outfitting us with your armor. As we start our days each morning, help us to remember to put on our armor, and if we forget, thank you for being there to protect us. We also pray for those who are not in our class today. Watch over them this week and bring them safely here next Sunday. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen ~ Lord’s Prayer. Help those children in 1st grade with the prayer. Go slowly when saying it. HOME Thank each child for coming to Sunday school. Tell them you will be praying for them this week, hoping that they week is good and you will see them next Sunday! This isn’t just something to say ~ please make sure you ARE praying for each child you had in Sunday this week. Drama: Center Stage T.E.A.C.H INTRODUCTION The children will act out commercials to “sell” the armor of God. EXPECTATIONS OF TEACHERS SUPPLY LIST You will need two of each of the following “pieces of armor” · belt – an old belt or old necktie · breastplate – old sweatshirt or football pads · shoes – old shoes or socks · shield – pizza tin or round piece of cardboard · helmet – any hat · sword – paint stirring stick or anything without a pointed end These are just suggestions. Be creative! · camera/video camera · two sets of signs explaining what each piece of armor is TEACHER PREPARATION IN ADVANCE · Have all items ready before Sunday. · Put items into a bag ~ handled shopping bag, pillowcase, etc. (You will need two bags; one for each “set of armor”) ROOM SETUP: · Have all armor pieces ready to go before Sunday. If you need help, please let Margie know before Sunday. · Review Ephesians 6:10-18 APPLICATION Today we are going to make a commercial. Do you like commercials? What is your favorite one? What is the purpose of a commercial? To sell something. Today we are going to “sell” the armor of God. We must remember, that there is no price for the armor; only to love Jesus and believe in Him. Split the children into two groups. Make sure ages are even. Give them their “armor bag” and signs. Tell them they have 15 minutes to come up with a commercial. After 10 minutes, give them a 5-minute warning. Choose a group to go first. Have them present their commercial to the other group then switch places. Don’t forget to take pictures and if a video camera is available, take a video of them presenting their commercial. RECAP Discuss each commercial and praise them for their good work. DEVOTION Dear Lord, Thank you for outfitting us with your armor. As we start our days each morning, help us to remember to put on our armor, and if we forget, thank you for being there to protect us. We also pray for those who are not in our class today. Watch over them this week and bring them safely here next Sunday. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen ~ Lord’s Prayer. Help those children in 1st grade with the prayer. Go slowly when saying it. HOME Thank each child for coming to Sunday school. Tell them you will be praying for them this week, hoping that they week is good and you will see them next Sunday! This isn’t just something to say ~ please make sure you ARE praying for each child you had in Sunday this week. Cooking: PICNIC GROVE T.E.A.C.H. INTRODUCTION The children will make fruit kabobs while learning about the armor of God. Discussion on how the armor of God is important in our lives and how it can provide children with protection. EXPECTATIONS OF TEACHERS SUPPLY LIST · various fruits, such as bananas, apples, grapes, pineapple · a bowl of each kind of fruit · plastic knives · small plates · wooden skewers · plastic wrap · Fruit Roll-Ups · Fruit By The Foot TEACHER PREPARATION IN ADVANCE · Decide which fruits you will use for the swords of the spirit · Cut fruits into chunks and put each fruit into its own bowl ROOM SETUP: · You can do this activity in the kitchen on the first floor OR in the Noah’s Arkade · Have all your supplies ready before Sunday APPLICATION Give each child a skewer. Have them begin making their fruit kabobs using their favorite fruits. What are swords used for? Have you ever seen a real sword? Who uses a sword? (allow fictional or real characters) When they’ve finished making their swords, have them put the aside. Give each child one Fruit Roll-Up and a piece of Fruit By The Foot, a small plate, and a plastic knife. Give each child a copy of the template of the shield of faith. Using the pattern, have them cut out their shield. Using the Fruit By The Foot, have them make a cross on the shield. Cover their shield with plastic wrap and have them take their shields home to share. RECAP Use the material on page 19 of the book Food Fun Devotions for Children’s Ministry. DEVOTION Dear Lord, Thank you for outfitting us safety for any spiritual battle that may come our way. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen ~ Lord’s Prayer. Help those children in 1st grade with the prayer. Go slowly when saying it. HOME Thank each child for coming to Sunday school. Tell them you will be praying for them this week, hoping that they week is good and you will see them next Sunday! This isn’t just something to say ~ please make sure you ARE praying for each child you had in Sunday this week. ====================== Exchange Volunteer improved readability and removed copyright material. - Carol Exchange Volunteer edited topic title for consistency. - Amy This message has been edited. Last edited by: Amy Crane,

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