Small group Leader Blog

November 3rd

Monthly theme: God is always with me.

Announcements: 
We start a new theme this month!  God is always with me.  I love this easy concept for children to begin to learn.  They can count on God wherever they are!

  
Curriculum: Lesson 1 of 4: Deborah-a wise woman people sought out.

• Click here to view November's 3 min.overview video. Always with me.
• Curriculum link: www.whatisorange.org
• Login name:  fishleader     Password: jesus  Choose: First Look Curriculum
• Contact Amy: text or voice:  502-553-9347  email: amy@ccum.net

November Scripture:  Please go over scripture each week with the motions.    Click here for the November motions  "Be strong and courageous.  Do not be afraid...for the Lord, your  God goes with you." Deuteronomy 31:6.

Prayer Time: #1 in our top 10:   Ask the kids what you can pray about and lead them in prayer. 

Bible Story:  (found under Make it True) This week's story is about Deborah and how others came to her for advice because she trusted and loved God.  You could bring props to act out the story(told in curriculum)- maybe a robe for Deborah, an umbrella to sit under the tree, and a child could be the mean king (maybe make a sign and string it on to wear it.) 

Activities: My favorites for this week---

GAMES:

• Goes together-Love this easy activity.  Shows how things always go together and that is the way we are with God.  Just a few props.  Easy!!!
• Good friend- good game if you happen to have lots of stuffed animals around! 

CRAFTS: 

• Paper Plate clock or Deborah activity - we have cardstock I can copy things for you!  

TABLE ACTIVITY:

• When is God with me-Loved this activity as it shows the kids real life examples of when God is with them.  Requires some cutting and pasting...which is good practice for them even if it doesn't look perfect!!