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Along The Way: a 4-Week Teaching Series for Children's Ministry TOPIC: Job SCRIPTURE: the Old Testament DECORATING THEME: Travel AGE GROUP: Elementary (Get the Preschool version here !) People often say, "It's about the journey, not the destination," when their travel plans don't work out how they expected. This phrase couldn't have been more true for Job, who went through a shocking journey. In this 4-week series, kids will hear from Job's story as he learned to navigate loss and trust God's itinerary every step of the way. Through the story of Job's perseverance and faithfulness, kids will learn that God is with them no matter what they go through, they can show God's love in small ways, God is bigger than they could ever understand, and they can trust God will make everything right. BIG IDEAS & BIBLE STORIES God is with me no matter what I go through. (Job is Tested: Job 1-2:10; Hebrews 2:5-12) We can show God's love in small ways. (Job and His Friends: Job 2:11-13; 16:1-5; Hebrews 4:12-16) God is bigger than we could ever understand. (God Speaks to Job: Job 38:1-7, 34-41; Matthew 6:25-34) We can trust God will make everything right. (Job is Restored: Job 42:1-17; Mark 10:46-52) WEEKLY CURRICULUM SUMMARIES: This week, kids see how Job's faithfulness to God was tested. Our travel adventures can get off to a bumpy start with flight delays, flat tires, or lost luggage, but doesn't that just add to the story? This week, we'll take a look at the life of Job, whose life hit quite a few unexpected bumps. Despite the pain and moments of despair, Job modeled this theme throughout his life- God is with me no matter what I go through. This week, kids see how Job's friends comforted Job. Trips are always better with friends or loved ones because they help us pass the time or give us advice when we need it. This week, we'll hear about Job, his friends, and the way they showed love and care for Job as he was experiencing some turbulence in his journey. Their presence in this difficult moment helps us discover how we can show God's love in small ways. This week, kids see how God spoke to Job about his suffering. When we spend time traveling, we come to realize the world is actually so much bigger than we ever dreamed. This week, we'll explore God's response as Job tried to understand what was happening in his life and why. God didn't just give Job an answer, though, but asked him a bunch of questions that help us all recognize that God is bigger than we could ever understand. This week, kids see how God helped Job rebuild his life. Traveling can feel so stressful, but once you arrive at your destination and unpack, everything feels ... better. This week, we'll see what happened when God helped Job rebuild his life after he went through his uncomfortable experience. Even though he lost so much, in the end God gave him so much more, which helps us know we can trust God will make everything right. MEMORY VERSE: "The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." - Psalm 121:8 (NIV)

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