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Ever After: a 4-Week Teaching Series for Children's Ministry TOPIC: Ruth SCRIPTURE: Old Testament DECORATING THEME: Fairytales AGE GROUP: Elementary (Get the Preschool version here !) Fairytales are full of fantasy and imagination. We love them because they take what could be real and add extraordinary circumstances. But what if there was a story where the extraordinary circumstances were real? Could a story like this exist? This month, we are going to look at the story of Ruth to see how God truly writes the best stories for us-full of companions , hope , boldness , and the knowledge that God is always taking care of us ! BIG IDEAS & BIBLE STORIES God gives us companions. (Ruth and Naomi Leave Moab: Ruth 1; Acts 2:1-6) God gives us hope. (Ruth Meets Boaz: Ruth 2; Romans 5:1-5) God gives us boldness. (Ruth Asks Boaz for Help: Ruth 3; Psalms 42) God always takes care of us. (Ruth Marries Boaz: Ruth 4; Psalms 16) WEEKLY CURRICULUM SUMMARIES: This week, kids meet our heroine Ruth as she leaves Moab with Naomi. Fairy tales usually end with a castle, a crown, and a "happily ever after"-but real life isn't always that simple. This week, we'll meet our heroine Ruth as she leaves Moab with Naomi, choosing love and loyalty even when the future feels uncertain. Ruth's story shows us that even in hard times, God gives us companions. This week, kids are introduced to the character of Boaz in Ruth's story. Fantasy stories are full of brave heroes, mysterious lands, and magical rescues-but sometimes real hope shows up in the most ordinary places. This week, we are introduced to the character of Boaz in Ruth's story, a kind man who helps bring light to a dark time. Like a true hero, Boaz reminds us that God gives us hope. This week, kids watch the plot thicken as Ruth asks Boaz for help. The best stories are full of twists, courage, and characters who take big risks at just the right moment. This week, we'll watch the plot thicken as Ruth asks Boaz for help, stepping out with brave faith in a plan she barely understands. Her daring move shows us that God gives us boldness. This week, kids get to see Ruth and Boaz's happily ever after! Fairy tales usually end with a "happily ever after," but the story of Ruth and Boaz shows how real-life endings-especially the ones God writes-can be even better. This week, we get to see how God brings the story full circle and provides for Ruth and Naomi in amazing ways. No matter what chapter we're in, we can trust that God always takes care of us. MEMORY VERSE: "The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." -Psalm 121:8 (NIV)

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