NEW 2025 LOVE IN ACTION: 4-Lesson Valentine's Sunday School Curriculum for Children's Ministry

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🚸 Ages 6-12 Years Old

The "LOVE IN ACTION" curriculum introduces a deeper, biblical concept of love that goes beyond feelings and gifts. Over four weeks, it teaches children aged 6-12 how Jesus exemplified love through actions that included everyone, forgave freely, and put others first. This course challenges common ideas of love and guides children through Jesus' teachings about true affection and kindness.

Main Idea: True love acts courageously and selflessly, following Jesus’ example to transform the world one heart at a time.

Gospel Connection: Jesus showed the ultimate love by dying for us, turning our hearts towards God. When we follow His steps, loving even those who are hard to love, we live out the Gospel, showing that Jesus’ way changes us and the world.

Series Hook for Kids: Everyone has their favorite friends, the ones they can't wait to talk to in the morning or would always invite to their birthday party. It’s normal to want to give Valentine's gifts and presents to these friends who make us feel good. But Jesus turns this idea on its head. What if, instead of only being nice to someone who makes you feel good, you were kind to those who might make you feel bad? Or what if you stopped to think about things you might be doing that make others feel bad? Join us in LOVE IN ACTION to discover Jesus’ radical ideas about love that can really change the world, starting with our own hearts!

Week 1: Mirror, Mirror?
Bible Story: The Speck and the Plank - Matthew 7:1-5
Lesson Main Idea: Before judging others, we must examine our own hearts and actions.

Week 2: Wait, Love Who?
Bible Story: Loving Your Enemies - Matthew 5:43-48
Lesson Main Idea: Love reaches out even to those who are hard to love.

Week 3: Losing Count
Bible Story: The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant - Matthew 18:21-35 
Lesson Main Idea: Forgiveness is not just a one-time act; it’s a continual choice that mirrors Jesus’ forgiveness.

Week 4: No Limits
Bible Story: Greater Love Has No One Than This - John 15:9-17
Lesson Main Idea: True love means putting others first, even when it’s hard.

Translation: This study is written to work with any Bible translations.

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Attention Keeping Sunday School Activities 

• Easy to teach lesson plan
  
• Discussion questions and prayer
• Printable word search worksheets
• Bible story coloring pages
• Craft activities

Why Teach LOVE IN ACTION: 

In our culture, the common view of love on Valentine’s Day revolves around feeling good and getting attention from others. This superficial approach to love can be selfish and ignores truly caring for others.  But Jesus taught and modeled selfless love that wanted to serve others. This kind of love went beyond the people we liked and even extended to our enemies. 

The "Love in Action" curriculum addresses the superficial approach to love often seen on Valentine’s Day by teaching children about the selfless love of Jesus. Over four weeks, children aged 6-12 explore themes of self-reflection, extending kindness beyond familiar circles, practicing forgiveness, and putting others first. Through engaging activities and lessons, the curriculum guides children to understand and practice Jesus' teachings on love, moving beyond mere affection to acts of genuine care and sacrifice. This approach educates and inspires children to embody a deeper, more meaningful form of love.

Perfect for Children's Ministry, Kids Church, or Sunday School

Use this Bible study in your children's ministry, kids' church, or Sunday School. Our curriculum includes everything you need to keep the children's attention, get them into God's Word, and help them grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

• perfect for children aged 6 to 12 (Kindergarten to 6th grade)
• designed for small churches
• instant digital download in one print-friendly PDF file
• flexible teaching activities designed for elementary-aged students
• unlimited permission to share directly with volunteers or families in your church