This is the free sample lesson from our True Joy: 4-Week Children's Ministry Curriculum. This is lesson #2 in the unit. If you enjoy this lesson, please consider purchasing the complete series.
Everyone wants to be happy, but finding True JOY comes from following God’s directions. This 4-week study looks at the two great commandments that Jesus’ explains in Matthew 22:36-40. Built around the acronym J-O-Y, these lessons will help kids know what it means to love God and others. As followers of Christ, our greatest JOY comes when we seek a deeper relationship with Jesus while obeying his Word.
This curriculum is flexible enough to handle wide age groups in even the smallest Sunday School. We have included “more than enough” with each lesson to help you adapt to every teaching situation. Use what you can to teach the main idea, even if your class time does not allow for all activities.
About This Curriculum
- Perfect for ages 6 to 12
- Designed for small churches
- Instant digital download - no items will be mailed
- Flexible teaching activities
- Includes easy-print PDF format
- Includes easy-edit Microsoft Word files
- Unlimited permission to share directly with volunteers or families in your church
- ESV Translation Included, but adaptable to any Bible version
Each Lesson Includes
- Large group lesson
- K-1st small group discussion
- 2nd-5th small group discussion
- Memory verse activity
- Full color memory verse poster
- Multiple age-appropriate learning activities: craft, skit, or games
- Coloring sheet
- Parent take home sheet
