Winter Games: 4-Week Children's Ministry Curriculum (February 2026)

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💡 Big Idea: Jesus helps me run the race and gives me the prize of eternal life!

📖 Memory Verse: Hebrews 12:1 — “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus.”

🔍 Theme Hook: A Winter Games vibe—torch lighting, training drills, team relays, and medal moments— complete with opening and closing ceremonies as kids “compete” to honor Jesus. 

Kids hear lots about medals, records, and being number one, but those messages can be all about fame and fade fast. This series helps children discover what God’s Word says: nothing compares to the prize Jesus gives—new life with Him now and forever.

✝️ Gospel Connection: Across four Sundays, kids see that Jesus calls us, His Word trains us, His people encourage us, and He rewards those who trust and follow Him—not by our effort but by His grace.

Video Bible Stories: Use this link to access recommended Bible story videos and bonus content for this curriculum series. https://linktr.ee/WinterGamesLessons

4-Week Lesson Overview

Week 1 — The Opening Ceremony: God’s Calling
Bible Story: Run the race, eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:1–2)
Key Discovery: Jesus is the goal; He calls me into His race.
Takeaway: I can always: Fix my eyes on Jesus and take my next step with Him.

Week 2 — The Training Plan: God’s Word
Bible Story: God’s Word lights my path (Psalm 119:105)
Key Discovery: The Bible guides my steps every day.
Takeaway: I can always: Read or hear God’s Word and do what it says.

Week 3 — Teamwork Wins: Encouraging One Another
Bible Story: Two are better than one (Ecclesiastes 4:9–10)
Key Discovery: God designed us to run together.
Takeaway: I can always: Encourage a teammate and ask for help.

Week 4 — The Winner’s Crown: Keeping the Faith
Bible Story: Finish the race, keep the faith (2 Timothy 4:7–8)
Key Discovery: Finishing with Jesus is the greatest prize.
Takeaway: I can always: Keep trusting Jesus when it’s hard, knowing He rewards faithfulness.