“This simple illustration came from a time of personal reflection,” said Stephen. “Time and time again Jesus tells us to consider the impact of our lives beyond the here and now.” Jesus said, “but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19-24
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And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they [Jesus’ followers] were sitting (Acts 2:2). On May 25th the children at the Marco 10:14 Kid’s Club in Galeana, NL, Mexico learned about the coming of the Holy Spirit. Teacher Ana read much of the story including Peter’s impassioned speech (Acts 2:14-36). It was a powerful lesson. During craft time the kids made paper pinwheels designed to turn in a breeze to remind them of the wind sound the people heard. It was a fun time of learning about the Lord.
Teacher Ana shows the kids a finished pinwheel. (click on a photo to see it larger)
Sandra and Lulu and others helped with the food.
“Drawing simple illustrations is one way I sometimes meditate on God’s word,” said Stephen. “I start with an image I perceive from a specific verse and use colored pencils to make a simple drawing. It brings me closer to Jesus and helps me understand what the Lord wants me to get from a passage. It is an adventure in reading scripture that often takes me to different parts of the Bible. I call this drawing ‘salvation seed.'” Bible references:
Salvation Seed: Matthew 13:1-23, 1 Peter 1:22-23.
Good Soil: Galatians 5:22-23, John 14:27, Colossians 3:10, John 3:16, John 4:14.
Rocks and Weeds: Galatians 5:17, Luke 12:20-21, 1 Peter 5:8, Ephesians 6:12.
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There is only one true God, and he is powerful. The Lord used the Prophet Elijah to show His power and to challenge the false god Baal (1 Kings 18:20-40); “And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces and said, ‘The Lord, he is God; the Lord, he is God.’” The Marcos 10:14 kid’s club learned about the story, and made their own illustration of the event during craft time. Each week the many children who attend the club meetings learn more about God directly from a story in the Bible. In the process they play some games, eat a snack and have some fun together.
The kids especially enjoy the projects during craft time (click on a photo to see it larger).
Elijah’s challenge to the Prophets of Baal involved fire, water and a sacrifice.
Hot dogs were on the menu for snack time.
Sharing, even when we don’t have much, was the subject the Marcos 10:14 club kids discussed on May 4th. The lesson used an example from 1 Kings 17:8-16 where a widow and her son shared what appeared to be their last bit of oil and flour with the prophet Elijah. But, neither the oil or flour ever ran out – they had faith and God provided. For the craft the kids painted on a piece of bread what they wanted to share with others. We are thankful that the Lord is providing folks from the Getsemaní church to help at the club. The men and women who come want to serve and show the love of Jesus to the many children who are at the weekly club meeting.
If you too want to support the club please go to the True Path Ministry Inc. “support” page for information. If you or your church would like to come help kids, check out our “visit” page on this website.
The kids showed on bread what they wanted to share with others Click on a photo to see it big).
Musical chairs is always a fun game.
The bread was toasted after it was decorated.
