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Famous: a 5-Week Teaching Series for Children's Ministry TOPIC: Solomon SCRIPTURE: the Old Testament DECORATING THEME: The red carpet AGE GROUP: Elementary (Get the Preschool version here !) (Get the Student version here !) Lots of kids dream about becoming famous... and why shouldn't they? It sounds awesome to have fans who celebrate your wins with you! On the flip side, it would be pretty tough to have people always watching, even when you're not having the best day. In Famous, we are going to talk about a family in the Bible who lived in such a spotlight. Through their stories, kids will learn that no matter our celebrity status, we can make things right , God gives us friends , we can ask for God's guidance , we can give God what we have . Fame and fans may come and go, but you don't need to be liked by everyone when you're loved by God ! BIG IDEAS & BIBLE STORIES When we make mistakes, we can make things right. (Nathan Reveals David's Sin: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a; Ephesians 4:14-16) When we feel alone, God gives us friends. (Adonijah Tries to Become King: 1 Kings 1:5-14; 29-35; Ephesians 4:25-5:2) When we need help, we can ask for God's guidance. (Solomon Becomes King: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14; Ephesians 5:8-17) When we are thankful, we can give God what we have. (Solomon Builds the Temple: 1 Kings 6:11-14; 8:22-30; Psalm 84) When you're loved by God, you don't need to be liked by everyone. (The Queen of Sheba Visits: 1 Kings 10:1-9; Song of Songs 2:8-13) WEEKLY CURRICULUM SUMMARIES: This week, kids hear about the time when David made a terrible mistake and the prophet Nathan reveals David's sin. Everyone wants to be famous sometimes-but being in the spotlight doesn't mean we're perfect. This week, we'll learn how King David, a well-known and celebrated leader, made a big mistake, and how the prophet Nathan helped him face it and choose to make things right. No matter who we are or how others see us, when we make mistakes, we can make things right. This week, kids hear about the time when Adonjiah tried to become king even though David chose Solomon to become Israel's next king. Wanting to be famous can make people do some pretty big things to get noticed. This week, we'll find out about the time when Adonijah tried to become king even though David chose Solomon to become Israel's next king. Even when we feel left out or overlooked while others chase the spotlight, God gives us friends when we feel alone. This week, kids hear about the time when Solomon became king and asked God for wisdom. If you could be famous for a day, what would be the best part? Everyone knowing your name? Getting whatever cool stuff you want? This week, we'll explore the time when Solomon became king and asked God for wisdom instead of riches or fame. Solomon showed that true success starts with listening to God, because when we need help, we can ask for God's guidance. This week, kids hear about the time when Solomon built the temple. It's easy to think being important means having a lot to show off-but what if the real spotlight shines on what we give, not what we get? This week, we'll see how Solomon built the temple, using his riches and skills to thank God in a big way. Gratitude moves us to action, because when we are thankful, we can give God what we have. This week, kids hear about the time when the Queen of Sheba visited Solomon's kingdom. Fame can make it seem like being popular is everything. This week, we'll follow the Queen of Sheba's visit to Solomon's kingdom to see if the hype about his wisdom was true. Even though Solomon had royal attention and big applause, what mattered most was his relationship with God, because when you're loved by God, you don't need to be liked by everyone. MEMORY VERSE: "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."-1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)

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