Children's Ministries
Becky Linn & Lynn Johnson love working with children! These former school teachers have a passion to help children get to know Jesus Christ and follow hard after Him. The high-energy, fun-filled curriculum and songs they have written are full of God's word. The following children curriculums can be adapted to camp ministry and Christian school spiritual emphasis weeks.
Follow Hard
Today, more than ever, children need to know what they believe and be able to defend their faith!
FOLLOW HARD is a fun-filled, Bible-based curriculum that anchors children in the Christian faith. Children are equipped to confidently defend what they believe and to follow hard after Jesus Christ.
FOLLOW HARD is a 5-day curriculum which answers tough questions that children may encounter such as:
- Is there only one true God? How do you know He exists?
- Is Jesus God? Why is He the only way to heaven?
- How do you know the Bible is true?
- What does it mean to follow hard after God? Why should I follow Him?
Each day begins with a dynamic and energetic 40-minute large group session. Acting as Hanna Fo Fanna Ala Banana and Ranger Rock, Lynn Johnson and Becky Linn will humorously captivate the children's attention in a cliff-hanger drama. Children will worship and praise Jesus as they jam to original Truth-packed songs. Bible stories and times of personal application will also reinforce each day's teaching.
Following the large group session, grade-appropriate classes will meet for the Doers of the Word time. Teachers will review the Bible lesson and concepts stressed and guide the children to personally apply what they have learned. Children will have an opportunity to respond to the Lord through journaling, activities and prayer. Following the Doers of the Word time, each class will rotate to music, recreation/snack and craft activity stations that complement the Follow Hard theme.
The children will find themselves groovin' to the new God Rules high-energy songs each day during music with Lynn and Becky. These songs were written specifically to complement the FOLLOW HARD curriculum. With enthusiasm and love for Jesus the children will be excited to invite parents and friends to a powerful outreach musical at the end of the week.
STAND FIRM
STAND FIRM is a Truth-packed, high-energy children's curriculum that focuses on their daily walk with God. Young children struggle with the three enemies we as adults face. Their flesh doesn't want to submit to the Lord or other authorities in their lives. The world tries to force them into its mold that flaunts the opposite values that Christ reflects. And God's word states that, their "struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against . . .the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." (Ephesians 6:12)
Throughout the 5-day program, the children will grow in their understanding of the spiritual weapons with which God has equipped them to be strong soldiers for Jesus Christ.
The 40-minute large group sessions include music, Scripture memory (Ephesians 6:14-18), and Bible stories and skits that utilize the pieces of the armor. During the Doers of the Word time, the children separate into small groups. Their teachers guide them in applying what they've just learned in the large group session. The children also have the opportunity to pray for each other and respond personally to the Lord.
Following the Doers of the Word time, each classroom rotates to the activity centers: crafts, snack and recreation, and music. The week of Vacation Bible School concludes with a powerful outreach musical program for parents and friends.