OLDER

ELEMENTARY
All Arrival sections include greeting
the children, singing of previous songs,
and opening prayer
All Bible Stories are followed by
discussion questions and reflection
All Worship Activities include the song,
memory verse, and closing prayer
SESSION 1
 LEARNING EXPERIENCES
APPROACH
Welcome and Greetings/Getting to Know
Singing of the VCS theme song
Singing Songs: “Cares Chorus”
Unlocking Words: “Compassion”
SESSION 1 Picture Study
THE BIBLE TIME
COMPA-
SSIONATE Story: “God’s Compassion [Exodus]” (Group Reading)
GOD Memory Verse: Psalm 145: 8-9 (Maze)
COMMITMENT
Creative Arts: “Compassionate God” Plate
Worship (with Responsive Reading)
SESSION 2
 LEARNING EXPERIENCES
APPROACH
Welcome and Greetings
Singing of the VCS theme song
Review: Hide and Seek
Singing Song: “Thank You, Jesus”
SESSION 2 Game: Doctor Help Us!
GOD HEARS BIBLE TIME
MY CRY
Story: “Hannah's Story” (Dramatic Reading)
Memory Verse: Psalm 18:6 (Stick Cutouts)
COMMITMENT
Creative Arts: Prayer cut-outs
Worship (with Prayer Time)
SESSION 3
 LEARNING EXPERIENCES
APPROACH
Arrival and greetings
Circle Time
Review of the Past Lesson
Song: “Healer”
BIBLE TIME
SESSION 3
WHEN I Activity: Draw and Share
AM SICK
Story: "Jesus Heals a Man with Leprosy“ (Reenactment)
Memory Verse: Matthew 9:35b (Pandemic Cutouts)
COMMITMENT
Creative Arts: Encouragement Posters
Worship (with Bible Verse Reading)
SESSION 4
 LEARNING EXPERIENCES
APPROACH
Arrival and greetings
Circle Time
Review of the Past Lesson
Song: "We Want To Learn To Live In God"
SESSION 4 Activity: Situational Analysis
WHEN OTHERS BIBLE TIME
HURT ME
Story: “Joseph the Dreamer” (Read & Reflect)
Memory Verse: Psalms 109:21a & 22b (Bandage visual aid)
COMMITMENT
Creative Arts: Forgiveness Bin
Worship (with Silent Meditation)
SESSION 5
 LEARNING EXPERIENCES
APPROACH
Arrival and greetings
Circle Time
Activity: Paper Symbols
BIBLE TIME
Story: "Mary, Martha, and Lazarus“ (Stick figures)
SESSION 5
WHEN I LOSE Memory Verse: Psalm 34:18 (Flower visual aid)
A LOVED ONE Song: “You’re Not Alone”
COMMITMENT
Creative Arts: Heart Flowers
Worship (with Garden of Gratitude)
SESSION 6
 LEARNING EXPERIENCES
APPROACH
Arrival and greetings
Circle Time
Song: “Why So Downcast, O My Soul?”
BIBLE TIME
Game: Emoji Reactions
SESSION 6
WHEN I Story: “Elijah in the Wilderness”
FEEL DOWN
and “David in Saul's Service” (Group Reading)
Memory Verse: Psalm 94:19 (Door visual aid)
COMMITMENT
Activity: Creative Expressions
Worship (with Poem Reading)
SESSION 7
 LEARNING EXPERIENCES
APPROACH
Arrival and greetings
Review of the Past Lesson
Song: “The Circle of Love”
BIBLE TIME
Object Lesson: Colored Water
SESSION 7
I CAN HELP Story : “Naaman and the Servant Girl“ (Storytelling)
OTHERS HEAL
Memory Verse: Romans 15:1 (put actions/movements)
COMMITMENT
Creative Arts: Blessing Bag
Worship (with Intercession Time)
SESSION 8
 LEARNING EXPERIENCES
APPROACH
Arrival and greetings
Circle Time
Review of the Past Lesson: Sequencing
Song: “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me"
SESSION 8 Game: “Together To Get There” Relay
HEALING BIBLE TIME
TOGETHER
Memory Verse: Isaiah 41:10 (Hand visual aid)
Story & Discussion: “The Paralytic Man” (Reading Relay)
COMMITMENT
Creative Arts: Caring Hands
Worship (with Gratitude Wall)
SESSION 9
 LEARNING EXPERIENCES
APPROACH
Arrival and greetings
Review of the Past Lesson
Game: Pass That Ball
Song: “Living Sacrifice”
BIBLE TIME
SESSION 9 Story: “Jesus Heals Ten Lepers“ (eyes closed)
HEALTHY
ATTITUDE, Memory Verse: Psalm 103:2-3 (people visual aid)
OUR ACT COMMITMENT
OF GRATITUDE Creative Arts: Collage-Making
Worship (simple gathering only)
SESSION 10
 LEARNING EXPERIENCES
APPROACH
Arrival and greetings
Review of the Past Lesson
Song: “It Is Well With My Soul”
BIBLE TIME
Unlocking Words: “Hope”
Story: “Jesus Heals A Bleeding Woman” (Silent Reading)
SESSION 10 Memory Verse: 2 Corinthians 12:9 (scroll visual aid)
LIVING A LIFE COMMITMENT
WITH HOPE
Creative Arts: Stone-Painting
Worship (“I am thankful to God because...”)
(Icebreaker) Two Lies and One Truth
Pictures Hide-And-Seek
Thermometer Relay
Charting
Blank memory verse visual aids
Giant Star visual aid
Complete The Statement
Sequencing
Pass The Ball
Sharing
“Cares Chorus”
“Thank You, Jesus”
“Healer”
“We Want To Learn To Live In God”
“You’re Not Alone”
“Why So Downcast, O My Soul?”
“The Circle Of Love”
“I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me”
“Living Sacrifice”
“It Is Well With My Soul”
Picture Study
Doctor, Help Us!
Draw & Share
Situational Analysis
Paper Symbols
Emoji Reactions
Object Lesson
Together To Get There
—
Unlocking Words
“God’s Compassion [Exodus 15]” (Group Reading)
"Hannah's Story" (Dramatic Reading)
"Jesus Heals a Man with Leprosy“ (Reenactment)
“Joseph the Dreamer” (Read & Reflect)
"Mary, Martha, and Lazarus“ (Stick Figures)
“Elijah...” and “Saul...” (Group Reading)
“Naaman and the Servant Girl“ (Storytelling)
“The Paralytic Man” (Reading Relay)
“Jesus Heals Ten Lepers“ (eyes closed)
“Jesus Heals A Bleeding Woman” (Silent Reading)
Psalm 145: 8-9 (CEB) - maze puzzle
Psalm 18:6 (GNT) - stick cutouts
Matthew 9:35b (NLV) - pandemic-related cutouts
Psalms 109:21a & 22b (GNT) - bandage visual aid
Psalm 34:18 (NET) - flowers visual aid
Psalm 94:19 (NCV) - door visual aid
Romans 15:1 - actions/movements
Isaiah 41:10 - hand visual aid
Psalm 103:2-3 - people visual aid
2 Corinthians 12:9 - scroll visual aid
“Compassionate God” Plate
Prayer Cut-outs
Encouragement Posters
Forgiveness Bin
Heart Flowers
Creative Expressions*
Blessing Bag
Caring Hands
Collage-Making
Stone-Painting
Responsive Reading
Prayer Time
Bible Verses Reading
Silent Meditation
Garden of Thanksgiving
Poem Reading
Intercession Time
Gratitude Wall
—
“I am thankful to God because…”