Letter C Alphabet Lesson CHURCH

Props: If available, display a church night light. Show letter C of the alphabet. You might ask the kids to think of more words that begin with letter C. Take your kids on a tour of your church. Include the Senior pastor if possible. Explain the different objects of the church. (Communion set, altar, pulpit, communion table, guest sign in book, whatever your church has available.). Show pictures of other types of buildings where people dwell or use for tourist.

Prayer: God, we thank you for our church, Where we worship and adore your name, We love you and want to sing your praises, And know you in a better way. Amen.

Snack: Pretzel sticks and soft cheese. (Create a church)

Art: Have the children make letter C and draw stick families inside the letter to represent those at church.

Music: (Tune: If Youre Happy and You Know It) Letter C, letter C, letter C (clap, clap)

Letter C, letter C, letter C (clap, clap) God gave us a church where we go to worship Him Letter C, letter C, letter C (clap, clap)

Additional Song: I Am a C (C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N a familiar song)

Bible Memory Verse: I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD. Psalm 122:1 (NIV) Copy and send this verse home with the children. You can copy and paste this verse on a church picture downloaded from online. Allow them to write the verse in the church picture, and add their family members.

Message: There are many different names for a house home, apartment, building, cottage, farmhouse, igloo, quarters, and mansion. The kind of house God is referring to here is a church. Each house has its own purpose. Normally, people who like to farm, and have lots of animals may live in a farmhouse. Those who live far north may choose to live in an igloo. Those who are wealthy and have lots of money may live in what you would think of as a mansion. Gods house is a place where we go to fellowship with other believers (Christians). It is a place where we go to worship God as we sing, pray, and give our offerings. It is a place where we rejoice in what the Lord has done in our hearts and lives. God desires that we get together in homes or churches and fellowship with other believers. He also wants us to share our faith in God with those outside the church as well. God dwells in our hearts, not in a building such as a church. We can take him to church with

us if we are in tuned with his spirit during worship. That means we are living a life pleasing to Him. His Word encourages us to go to His house (the church). In church, we learn more about His Word and meet new friends. We can rejoice with Him and thank Him for His many blessings. Families can grow together as they learn more about working together.

Game: Play inside horseshoe using these questions below. If they answer the question, they score 5 points. If they answer the questions appropriately and make a ringer, they score 10 points for their team. Teams may be boys against the girls. Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. Name three types of buildings? Why do we go to church? Does God live in a church building? Where does God live? Accept, if they say heaven and ask question again to the next person. 5. What does it mean to worship God? 6. What can we learn from Gods Word? 7. How can we invite others to our church? 8. Why does God think it is important to go to church? 9. What are some things we do when we go to church? 10. What do you like about church? 11. What dont you like about church? Kidzministry.net 2009 Jeanne McIntosh. All rights reserved.