Sonship now and yet to come Two of the boys in our Good News Club were christened the “Car Brothers” by our teen helper. She was the one who noticed that both boys had names of car models. The boys are busy and ready to wrestle each other – or Read more…
Aren’t you glad that God delights to reveal Himself to men, women, boys, and girls? Without His taking that first step, we would never know the love and grace that God offers through faith in His Son. When explaining the gospel to children with the Wordless Book, it sometimes helps Read more…
Jesus said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” Luke 10:14-15 During these holidays that celebrate God’s Read more…
Bible Gifts for Boys and Girls Do you want to give your child or pre-teen a Bible that fits their reading level and interest? Here are some suggestions: The Action Bible – Recommended for ages 8-12 Young boys love this graphic comic that presents more than 230 fast-paced narratives Read more…
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word Was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him was not anything made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light Read more…
Enthusiastic Faith One week before Matoaka Good News Club was to begin this Fall, there were no children registered to attend. Thankfully, for our first meeting two children came – a first grader and his fifth-grade brother. We spent a few minutes during the club meeting praying together with them, Read more…
Wordless Gospel Plane Folding and flying paper airplanes is popular with children. Use this activity as a variation to the popular child evangelism tool – the Wordless Book – to share the message of salvation with children. The underside of the airplane turns out to be green – the “growing Read more…
At church on Sunday, we sang the Chris Tomlin song, “How Can I Keep From Singing (Your Praise)? The words keep coming back to me: … How can I keep from singing Your praise How can I ever say enough How amazing is Your love How can I keep from shouting Read more…
I Don’t Want Your Money Kit (optional Christmas Party Club) The lesson is about an orphan who finds a home but then learns the greater value found in knowing Jesus Christ. Children can identify with this boy who has a serious problem. They are challenged to trust Jesus with their difficulties. Read more…
Katherine, the music teacher at Blayton Elementary School heard about the after-school Good News Clubs and wanted one for her students. In coordination with CEF of Peninsula staff, she decided to start a Christmas Party Club. Hopefully, parents would sign children up for a party about the true meaning of Read more…