FOLLOWING JESUS - Jesus for children

1 FOLLOWING JESUSAn Evangelism and Discipleship Course for ChildrenTeacher /MentorGuideChildren of the World The Story of JESUS for ChildrenThe people who have developed this curriculum share the belief that personal spiritual convictionsare the strongest and most enduring foundation upon which to build a moral society. Learners whoare people of high moral character are more likely to make right choices. CONTRIBUTORSSENIOR EDITORV ernie Schorr,Director of children of the World ,North American Character Development,The Story of JESUS for children consultantCURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTAND WRITING TEAMEDITING, DESIGN AND FORMATE zella Edwards, children of the WorldMick Haupt,The JESUS Film Project SPECIALTHANKSM argaret Bridges,Founder of Multi-Gifted Value Based Education Development Gene Bedley,ElementaryAdministrator,National Educator of the Year Recipient Linda Dunshee,International School Project Paul Eshleman,President,Inspirational Films David and Beverly Gowe,Elementary educatorsDennis Kasper,Attorney at LawJohn Kleinpeter,Creative consultant Lois Mackey,CoMission Jack Small.

2 Standard Publishing Scriptures quoted from the International children 's Bible,New CenturyVersion,copyright 1986,1988 byWord Publishing,Dallas,TX 75039. Used by permission. Copyright 1995 by children of the 2000 All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any Flyers,Awards and Activity Pages may be reproduced for classroom use only,not for 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 Vernie Schorr,Senior Writer Bonnie Berggren, children of the World Rebecca Bramlett,CoMission Tricia Drake,Proofreader Douglas C. Eltzroth,Composer,Musician Jean Hedrick,Reading Consultant Tracy Jensen,Free Lance Writer Curt Mackey,Director of CoMission for Campus Crusade for Christ International D ebbie Midd e l m a n n ,Francis Sch a ffer Fo u n d at i o nUdo Middelmann,Francis Schaffer Foundation Kathy Palmer, children 's Education Consultant Kathryn Schorr,Design and Illustration Sherri Shackel-Dorren,Consultant INTRODUCTIONT eacher/MentorGuideFOLLOWING JESUSAges 5-11 FOLLOWING JESUST eacher/MentorGuideTable of ContentsINTRODUCTIONPageTable of Contents.

3 1 Unit ..3 Parts of the Lesson ..4 The Lesson Plan ..6 ESSENTIALARTICLES The Powerof Voluntary Commitment ..7 The Leader-Child Interaction ..9 The children We Teach: Characteristics of JESUS Unit Pages ..14 Parent Page - Promise One: The Story of JESUS ..23 Main Christian Principle/Concept:The true story of JESUS allows children to see andunderstand the promises of God through His Son, JESUS . At the end of the video,TheStory of JESUS for children ,learners are given an opportunity to invite JESUS to live inthem. Week Two: Keeping Christian Principle/Concept:When people make an individual,voluntary choiceto ask JESUS to live in them,their understanding and attitudes change in ways thatallow them to love God,themselves and others.

4 God sends the Spirit of His Son intoeach individual who asks. The Spirit of God gives individuals the power andmotivation to choose what is right and helps them become people of high Three: JESUS and Me Every Christian Principle/Concept:When people are sure of God's love,they havehope,a sense of belonging,a sense of competence and a sense of worth. This allowsthem to be compassionate towards themselves and others. In this lesson children beginlearning the books of the Four: Talking to Christian Pri n c i p l e / C o n c ep t :L iving out God's ch a racter and moral and ethicall aw s ,is a personal commitment to Him. It invo l ves a personal re l ationship and fri e n d s h i p.

5 Talking with God daily is essential for maintaining a personal re l ationship with of ContentsIntroduction1 INTRODUCTIONT eacher/MentorGuideFOLLOWING JESUSAges 5-11 Week Five: Christian Principle/Concept:The daily process of character building includeslearning to pray,learning to read the Bible,being with other Christians,learning to tellothers about JESUS ,and choosing to obey Six: The Holy Spirit and Christian Principle/Concept:The Holy Spirit is God's Spirit living in every childof Holy Spirit is a Helper and Guide,giving people the power to choosewhat is right. The Holy Spirit helps individuals become people of high of ContentsIntroduction2 INTRODUCTIONT eacher/MentorGuideFOLLOWING JESUSAges 5-11 INTRODUCTIONUNITPAGESThe Unit Pages give leaders an overview of: Benefits to Society Main Christian Principal/Concepts Parent Flier Teaser FLEXIBLE SCHEDULINGT hese lessons may be taught in sessions lasting 55-70 minutes each,one day a week,or theymay be taught every day in 10-20 minute segments.

6 Theme Thoughts are designed to beused every encourage you to integrate conscience and character development intoeveryday teachable moments. Lessons are aimed at various ages,5 - 11. With minor adaptations you can target a specificage group. Unit Pages/SchedulingIntroduction3 StoryTitles and Brief Synopsis Bulletin Board Ideas Awards,Music TitlesINTRODUCTIONT eacher/MentorGuideFOLLOWING JESUSAges 5-11 PARTS OFTHE LESSON Each lesson is composed of several parts. The followingbriefly explains each part and offers suggestions for Christian Principle/ConceptEach lesson begins with a statement to the leader to clarify themain Christian principle or concept of the to SocietyThis statement to leaders is designed to help you know inadvance how the principle or concept may benefit people andthe statements deal with a sense of justiceand mercy,gratitude and personal are statements of what each student is expected tounderstand,accomplish or apply to their lives.

7 They aredesigned to bring behav i o ral ch a n ge and are ge n e ra l lymeasurable,ownable and observable. Leaders may developevaluation/test questions from these objectives. Preparation/Materials NeededThis section helps leaders prepare for the lesson by readingdesignated Bible passages,gathering materials and consultingother specific sources. Those who are unable to reproduceActivity Pages,are encouraged to have children do activitiesby completing them on blank Thoughts"Theme Thoughts" help encourage discussion and re-enforcethe Main Christian Principle/Concept. "Theme Thoughts"may be used at the leader's discretion. One may be chosen touse for a week with children who benefit from repetition,or adifferent "Theme Thought" may be selected each day forchildren who need a greater graphics in the smallercolumn help to identify thevarious parts of the unit orlesson.

8 When sections of Scriptureare recommended,they areprinted in the column forgreater materials needed foractivities are often printedin the column next to of LessonIntroduction4 INTRODUCTIONT eacher/MentorGuideFOLLOWING JESUSAges 5-11 Guided ConversationThis suggested conversation for the leader enables thestudents to be actively involved in the learning kind of conversation accepts feelings and ideas,asks thoughtful,clarifying questions,and gives simple,clear directions. Guided Conversation gives students theopportunity to explore,discover and appropriate newideas and solutions with guidance from their AwardsThese provide affirmation for students who show progress indeveloping the evangelism or growth skill and the charactervirtue being ideas are provided for each unitto encourage students to actively pursue and practice theBible skills,prayer and character virtues.

9 Parent FlyerA suggested "Parent Flyer" is provided to create involvementand support from the Board IdeasSuggestions for a bulletin board are also is used to introduce and fortify the Bible and prayerconcepts and character virtues being developed. Music isoften part of the optional activities that involve children inapplying to life the Christian life skills and character of LessonIntroduction5 INTRODUCTIONT eacher/MentorGuideFOLLOWING JESUSAges 5-11 THE LESSON PLANR eview/Focus (5 - 10 Minutes)This block of time allows children to recall information,ideas,concepts and principles from previously taught activity enables children to remember,to understandrelationships between ideas,and provides a foundation onwhich to build the next lesson.

10 It creates a link betweenlessons,so the learner can understand the logical sequencebeing taught. The activities are also designed to help childrenfocus and get ready to explore the topic of the (15 - 25 Minutes)The leader guides children through activity pages that arecentered around a Bible passage which communicates orillustrates the central idea of the lesson. Student Activities (15 - 20 Minutes)These activities are designed to actively involve children inthe learning activities allow the use of all fivesenses,the opportunity to make choices and to make lifeapplication. children are more likely to enjoy learning whenthey can make choices and feel successful in what they activities vary in each lesson,but fall into one ofthe fo l l owing six cat ego ri e s :1) art ,2) dra m a ,3) ora lcommunication,4) creative writing,5) music,6) games.