Winter Games 4-Week Children's Ministry Curriculum

Competing to Win Like Daniel! 

Competing in the Winter Games requires strength, ability, and a little faith. Daniel displayed these qualities in great measure. In this series, kids will look at the life of Daniel through the lens of training for the Winter Games.

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All Stars Children's Ministry Curriculum Lesson Overview

Memory Verse:

“He sets people free and saves them. He does miraculous signs and wonders. He does them in the heavens and on the earth. He has saved Daniel from the power of the lions.” Daniel 6:27 (NIRV)

Lessons: 
 

Lesson 1: Hockey
Scripture: Daniel 1:6-20, Daniel’s Training in Babylon
Hockey is a team sport that requires strength and agility. When Daniel and his friends were taken into captivity, they refused to eat the king’s food because it would make him “unclean.” By eating a better diet, Daniel and his “team” grew stronger and more agile than the rest of the men in the king’s service. 
Objective: Kids will learn “I will take care of myself, so that I can serve God better.”

Lesson 2: Curling
Scripture: Daniel 2:25-49, Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream
In curling, the sweepers assist the curler in getting the rock toward the house. When the king was disturbed by his dream, none of his advisors could assist him. Daniel was brought in to tell the king what the dream was and what it meant. He used his God-given talents to serve the king and bring home the message that God is in control.
Objective: Kids will learn “I will use the talent God has given me to serve others.”

Lesson 3: Figure Skating
Scripture: Daniel 5:22-31, The Writing on the Wall
King Belshazzar and his banquet guest witnessed an unseen hand, writing figures on the wall. The king’s wise men tried to skate around the fact that they did not understand the writing. Only David knew what the figures meant. God’s message to the king was not a good one. 
Objective: Kids will learn “I will not lean on my own understanding; I will trust in God.”  

Lesson 4: Skeleton
Scripture: Daniel 6:15-27, The Lion’s Den
Skeleton is one of the most dangerous events at the Winter Olympics where athletes put their safety at risk. King Darius threw Daniel into the den of lions. The next morning, he was probably expecting to see only Daniel’s skeleton. But Daniel had put his safety in God’s hands, and God had seen him through. 
Objective: Kids will learn “I will put my faith in God to see me through.”

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ABOUT THIS CURRICULUM:

• Perfect for kids ages 6-12
• 4-weeks
• Includes large group and small group resources
• This curriculum is an instant download
  
• Download a free sample here

EACH LESSON INCLUDES:

• Make It Stick! Parent Sheet - so you can let mom and dad know what kids are learning each week and look like a rockstar teacher who's thought of everything.
• Memory Verse - so that you can make sure kids are getting Scripture in their minds and hearts every single week and you can feel like each lesson was a success even when it seems like 90% of your lesson time is spent saying things like "calm down", "let's be quiet", "hands to yourself!"
• Skit or Puppet Show - so you have a way to easily connect the lesson with your hands-on and visual learners. No drama team? No problem! Just hand the script to the kids. They'll have a blast and think you're the coolest.
• Craft Activity - so you can give kids a physical reminder of the Bible lesson (and give yourself an activity to keep them busy until mom and dad come back!)
• Game - so kids don't leave and say church was BORING! Games are so important to help keep kids engaged. Our large group games always include a "What's The Point" section to help you connect the game to the lesson.
• Large Group Lesson - so you can present the Bible story in a clear and fun way, which means now you can enjoy Saturday nights instead of stressing over putting a lesson together!
• Small-Group Discussion - so you can find out who was paying attention and who was talking to their neighbor.  Just kidding, this is a great way for you to build deeper relationships with your kiddos after each lesson, which means you're going to care about them so much you'll cry like a baby when they graduate and go to middle school :(
• More! - Yes, there is even more than all of that so that you can easily put together the perfect lesson for your ministry each weekend, which means no more agonizing over how to adjust complicated lesson plans. 

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Guaranteed to Be Awesome!