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Blast Off: a 4-Week Teaching Series for Children's Ministry Topic: Grow's 4 Spiritual Habits Scripture: the New Testament Decorating Theme: Outer Space Age Group: Elementary (Get the Preschool version here !) If you're a grown-up and you've been following Jesus for a while, you've probably figured out a few ways to grow spiritually. The kids you're leading, however, aren't grown-ups, so they might need a little help from you to figure out how to grow spiritually. So what should spiritual growth look like for a kid? We like to think about it in terms of four spiritual habits. To help kids grow spiritually and launch their faith journey, teach them to spend time with God, spend time with others, use their gifts, and share their story. BIG IDEAS & BIBLE STORIES We can spend time with God. (Jesus Visits Mary and Martha: Luke 10:38-42; Colossians 4:2-6) We can spend time with others. (Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man: Mark 2:1-12; Galatians 6:2, 9-10) We can use our gifts. (Jesus Washes His Disciples' Feet: John 13:1-17, 34-35; Romans 12:3-8) We can share our story. (Paul and Silas in Prison: Acts 16:16-34; 1 John 3:16-18) WEEKLY CURRICULUM SUMMARIES: This week, kids will hear about the time Jesus visited Mary and Martha's home. Before every mission in space, the crew spends a lot of time together to train, build friendships, and focus on the mission. This week, we'll take a look at the time Jesus visited Mary and Martha's home for a meal. Instead of squeezing in time with Jesus once things settled down, Mary chose to focus on what was important and sit with Jesus, showing us how we can spend time with God. This week, kids will hear about the time a group of people helped their paralyzed friend get to Jesus. In space, the right crew of people can encourage us when we need it and help us figure out any problems that pop up. This week, we will hear about the time a group of people helped their paralyzed friend get to Jesus. Their story shows us how we can spend time with others and help each other grow closer to Jesus. This week, kids will hear about the time Jesus washed his disciples' feet and showed them what it means to serve. The crew's captain may get the most attention, but each member of the crew has a special role in the mission. This week, we will hear about the time Jesus washed his disciples' feet and showed them what it means to serve. Through this story, we see how God has given us all gifts, and we can use our gifts to serve others. This week, kids will hear about the time Paul and Silas shared about Jesus, even when they were in prison. Going to space is such an incredible experience that you wouldn't be able to stop talking about it. This week, kids will hear about the time Paul and Silas shared about Jesus, even when they were in prison. These two could not stop telling others about what they experienced, and they show us how we can share our story even in difficult circumstances. MEMORY VERSE: "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." - Psalm 119:105 (NIV)

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