MD: KIDS CURRICULUM - SHAPED BY THE TRUE STORY

In January of 2020, Missio Dei: Peoria is reminding ourselves of the True Story, from creation to restoration, and how that shapes who we are. Week one is a reading of the True Story. This is the foundation of everything we believe. From there, we will look at how this True Story shapes us in Gospel Formation, Community, and Mission.

COMPONENTS

Each week will have the following components for your use with the kids. This is meant to be a resource. Please feel free to adapt as needed.

  • Big Idea: The main point of this week’s story, mainly for the teacher to have in front of them as they lead

  • Question: Ask kids a question to get them engaged and setup the big idea of the text

  • Starter: This may be an illustration, game, or some type of ‘ice breaker’ to help introduce the lesson

  • Scripture/Story: The actual lesson from the Scripture, as well as some points for teachers to explain it to kids

  • Prayer: A corporate prayer provided that is simple enough for kids to pray along, or understand as the teacher prays

  • Craft: Suggested activities or craft ideas for teachers to use following the story

  • BLESS Activity: Challenge the kids to live out one of the BLESS (Bless, Listen, Eat, Speak, Sabbath) rhythms during the week that is related to the Story

Click on the week you are teaching to download the guide

Here’s an optional worksheet kids can use each week to follow along

Week One - The True Story

Week Two - Gospel Formation

Week Three - Gospel Community

Week Four - Gospel Mission