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A four-week Sunday school curriculum for kids on the Bible's sidekicks: Aaron and Hur, Jonathan's armor-bearer, Barnabas, and the boy who shared his lunch. None of them was the star of the story. They helped, and God used their help. Kids learn that quiet, faithful help matters to God, and every week points to Jesus, the greatest Helper, who served us first. Two editions, written separately: Kids (ages 6 to 12) and Preschool (ages 3 to 5). Both rooms learn the same Bible story each week, each told for its age. Each edition is its own download. Teaching both rooms? The All-Access Pass includes both.
Which edition fits your room?
Kids edition · ages 6 to 12
A 15-minute Bible story read aloud from the lesson with the Bible text built in, a game and object lesson to open, discussion and prayer after, a coloring page and word search, and a Helper Badge craft every week. The timed parts add up to about 35 to 45 minutes.
Free Kids sample lesson (PDF) →Preschool edition · ages 3 to 5
A 10-minute Bible story told with big pictures you hold up and a repeat-after-me prayer, arrival play and a group game, a coloring page and activity sheet, and a 10-minute craft for little hands. The timed parts add up to about 30 to 35 minutes.
Free Preschool sample lesson (PDF) →One room with a wide age range? Start with the Kids edition. On each Helper Badge, kids can write or draw their answer, so younger kids can take part. The Preschool edition is written for 3 to 5 year olds, so it will likely feel too young for kids 8 and up.
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Week 1 from each edition. These pages are in the free sample lessons above.
A full-color picture for every Bible story, drawn for each edition. Both rooms learn the same story each week.
A coloring page for every Bible story, in both editions.
Word searches for Kids, with answer keys, and simple activity sheets for Preschool, like circling the helpers and counting the bread and fish.
A printable Helper Badge with a mission card every week for Kids, and a paper-and-crayon craft every week for Preschool. Tap any picture to see it full size.
The 4 weeks
💡 Big Idea: God loves helpers. Sidekicks matter because God's work is usually done together.
📖 Memory Verse: "And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds." (Hebrews 10:24) BSB
✝️ Gospel Connection: Jesus came as a servant and helper. He gave His life for us. Because Jesus served us first, we can serve others with joy. The church is one team with one mission.
Both editions teach these four stories. The Preschool edition tells each one more simply.
Week 1: Hold Up the Leader (Aaron and Hur, Exodus 17:8–13)
- Bible Story: Aaron and Hur Help Moses (Exodus 17:8–13)
- Key Discovery: Helping someone can change the outcome for everyone.
- Takeaway: I can support leaders and friends with encouragement and practical help.
Week 2: Brave Backup (Jonathan's armor-bearer, 1 Samuel 14)
- Bible Story: The Armor-Bearer Helps Jonathan (1 Samuel 14)
- Key Discovery: A faithful helper brings courage and strength to the team.
- Takeaway: I can be a "yes" friend, showing up, staying close, and helping others do what's right.
Week 3: The Encourager (Barnabas, Acts 9:26–27; 11:22–26)
- Bible Story: Barnabas Stands Up for Paul (Acts 9:26–27; 11:22–26)
- Key Discovery: Encouragement helps people belong and grow.
- Takeaway: I can look for what is good and true in others and speak words that help them belong and grow.
Week 4: Small Gift, Big Miracle (the boy who shared his lunch, John 6:1–13)
- Bible Story: The Boy Who Shared His Lunch (John 6:1–13)
- Key Discovery: When I offer what I have, Jesus can do more than I imagine.
- Takeaway: I can offer what I have, even something small, and trust Jesus to use it.
🎬 Videos and free extras for this series
What's included in your download (everything, ready to print)
Each edition is its own download with everything below, written for its age.
- 📄 4 complete weekly lessons + series Overview, each as a print-ready PDF and an editable Word doc
- 🖨️ Print All teacher edition, the entire series in one file (68 pages in the Kids edition, 48 in the Preschool edition)
- 📎 Student Handouts file, the kids' printable pages in one file
- 📖 Memory verse posters, Hebrews 10:24 in BSB and KJV, plus an editable Word poster template for your preferred translation
- 🗣️ "Quick Ways to Practice" memory verse page, no-prep verse activities that work in any room
- ✂️ A craft every week in both editions, plus a printable activity sheet every week in Preschool
- 🏠 Parent Connect page every week, print extra copies to send home so families know the story
- 📋 Week-by-week supply lists, simple household + classroom supplies; printables are included in the download
- ⬇️ Instant download, as a zip file plus a Google Drive folder link. Files never expire. Print as many copies as your ministry needs.
Kids and Preschool, side by side
| Kids edition (ages 6 to 12) |
Preschool edition (ages 3 to 5) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Bible story | 15 minutes, read aloud from the lesson with the Bible text (BSB) built in | 10 minutes, told with big pictures you hold up, saying the main idea together |
| After the story | Discussion questions and a repeat-after-me prayer; a game and an object lesson open each lesson | A repeat-after-me prayer to close the story; arrival play and a group game open each lesson |
| Printables | A teaching picture, coloring page and word search (with answer key) every week | Bible story pictures, a coloring page and an activity sheet every week |
| Crafts | 5 to 10 minutes, a printable Helper Badge with a mission card | 10 minutes, paper and crayons, made for little hands |
| Mixed-age help | Kids can write or draw their answer on the badge, so younger kids can take part | Written for 3 to 5 year olds; children who find tracing hard can simply draw |
| Teacher edition | 68 pages | 48 pages |
See for yourself. Try a free sample lesson from each edition:
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