Thank You Notes to God

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Thank You Notes to God is a 4-Week series on gratitude. Kids will write thank-you notes to God each week as a reminder of all the things they have to be thankful to God for.

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Elementary
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About This Curriculum:

  • Perfect for elementary kids, ages 5-12

  • 4 weeks of teaching materials

  • Includes large group and small group resources

  • Includes environment design ideas

  • Includes printable service notes

  • Includes a family table talker

  • Includes JumpStart3 video/audio bundle for series verse ($15 value!)

  • Includes game, worship, offering, and series bumper videos, countdown videos, graphic slides, and social media images

Series Verse: “in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 NKJV)

Each Week Includes:

  • Series and weekly verses

  • A Takeaway statement

  • Introduction

  • Large group game

  • Thank You Notes to God Response Station

  • Message/Object Lesson

  • Small group discussion

  • Small group game/activity

  • Review questions

  • Take-home card

  • Service slides

  • Additional social media graphics

Week 1

  • Bible Story – Ruth and Naomi (Ruth 1)

  • Today’s Takeaway – Thank you, God, for my family and friends.

  • Weekly Verse – “Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NLT)

Week 2

  • Bible Story – The Good Shepherd (John 10:11-16)

  • Today’s Takeaway – Thank you, God, for Your protection and provision.

  • Weekly Verse – “And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19 NLT)

Week 3

  • Bible Story – The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)

  • Today’s Takeaway – Thank you, God, for Your love and forgiveness.

  • Weekly Verse – “Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32 NLT)

Week 4

  • Bible Story – Our Forever Home (Revelation 21:3-27)

  • Today’s Takeaway – Thank you, God, for my forever home.

  • Weekly Verse – “He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” (Revelation 21:4 NLT)

Thank You Notes to God Pinterest Board – Check out my Thank You Notes to God Series Pinterest board for more great ideas for snacks, crafts, and games to go along with the series.

Sample Schedules – Check out these sample schedules for a couple ways you can structure the elements in your services.

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Additional Resources

  • Perfect for elementary kids, ages 5-12

  • 7 weeks of teaching materials

  • Includes large group and small group resources

  • Includes environment design ideas

  • Includes printable service notes

  • Includes a family table talker

  • Includes JumpStart3 video/audio bundle for series verse ($15 value!)

  • Includes game, worship, offering, and series bumper videos, countdown videos, graphic slides, and social media images

Series Verse: "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” (Matthew 7:24-25 NIV)

Each Week Includes:

  • Series and weekly verses

  • A Takeaway statement

  • Introduction

  • Large group game

  • Message/Object Lesson (includes a unique "block build" each week)
  • Lego and Let God Response Station

  • Small group discussion

  • Small group game/activity

  • Review questions

  • Take-home card

  • Service slides

  • Additional social media graphics

Week 1:

  • Faith Block - Salvation
  • Bible Story - Jesus, the Only Way (John 14:1-6 NLT)
  • Today's Takeaway - I will build my faith on Jesus.
  • Weekly Verse - “Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.’" (John 14:6 NLT)

Week 2:

  • Faith Block - Baptism
  • Bible Story - Jesus is Baptized (Matthew 3:13-17 NLT)
  • Today's Takeaway - Jesus made me new and I want everyone to know.
  • Weekly Verse - “For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives." (Romans 6:4 NLT)

Week 3:

  • Faith Block - Communion
  • Bible Story - The Last Supper (Luke 22:14-19 NLT)
  • Today's Takeaway - I will tell everyone God’s plan.
  • Weekly Verse - “For every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are announcing the Lord’s death until He comes again." (1 Corinthians 11:26 NLT)

Week 4:

  • Faith Block - Scripture
  • Bible Story - Jesus' Not-So-Secret Weapon (Matthew 4:1-11)
  • Today's Takeaway - Jesus used the Word to fight the enemy and so can we.
  • Weekly Verse - “For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires." (Hebrews 4:12 NLT)

Week 5:

  • Faith Block - Prayer
  • Bible Story - Pray Like Jesus (Matthew 6:7-15)
  • Today's Takeaway - I will follow Jesus’ example and pray to my Father in heaven.
  • Weekly Verse - “And we are confident that He hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases Him." (1 John 5:14 NLT)

Week 6:

  • Faith Block - Worship
  • Bible Story - True Worshippers (John 4:19-24)
  • Today's Takeaway - I will build my life on worshipping God.
  • Weekly Verse - “For God is Spirit, so those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth." (John 4:24 NLT)

Week 7:

  • Faith Block - Disciple-making
  • Bible Story - Make Disciples (Matthew 5:14-16; 28:18-20)
  • Today's Takeaway - I will be a light that leads others to Jesus.
  • Weekly Verse - “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden." (Matthew 5:14 NLT)

Thank You Notes to God Pinterest Board - Check out my Thank You Notes to God Series Pinterest board for more great ideas for snacks, crafts, and games to go along with the series.

Sample Schedules - Check out these sample schedules for a couple ways you can structure the elements in your services.