The Switch

About This Curriculum:

• Perfect for elementary kids/preteens, ages 5-12

• 8 weeks of teaching materials

• Includes large group and small group resources

• Includes additional family resources (use as an alternative option to small group resources in the home)

• Includes environment design ideas

• Includes printable service notes

• Includes 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

• Available as an instant download

Series Verse: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28 NIV)

Each Week Includes:

• Series and weekly verse

• A Takeaway statement

• Introduction

• Large group game

• Skit

• Message/Object Lesson

• Small group discussion

• Small group game/activity

• Review questions

• Take-home card

• Family resource (alternative to small groups)

• Service slides

• Additional social media graphics

Week 1:

• Bible Story – Peter Gets Another Chance (Mark 14:29-31, Luke 22:56-62, John 21:15-17 NLT)

• Today’s Takeaway – God will never give up on me!

• Weekly Verse – “But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.” (Psalm 86:15 NLT)

Week 2:

• Bible Story – David Defeats Goliath (1 Samuel 17:1-51 NLT)

• Today’s Takeaway – God can help us overcome big problems!

• Weekly Verse – “We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair.” (2 Corinthians 4:8 NLT)

Week 3:

• Bible Story – Jephthah Takes the Victory (Judges 11:1-32 NLT)

• Today’s Takeaway – God can help us overcome rejection!

• Weekly Verse – “Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” (Deuteronomy 31:8 NLT)

Week 4:

• Bible Story – Moses Loses His Temper (Exodus 2-3:10 NLT)

• Today’s Takeaway – God can still use me even after I’ve messed up!

• Weekly Verse – “Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.” (James 3:2 NLT)

Week 5:

• Bible Story – Jesus Heals a Blind Man (John 9:1-34 NLT)

• Today’s Takeaway – God can help me overcome what people think about me.

• Weekly Verse – “Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.” (Galatians 1:10 NLT)

Week 6:

• Bible Story – Job Has a Hard Time (Job 1-42 NLT)

• Today’s Takeaway – God can help me through hard times.

• Weekly Verse – “The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.” (Psalm 34:17 NLT)

Week 7:

• Bible Story – Ruth Stays with Naomi (Ruth 1:1-18 NLT)

• Today’s Takeaway – God can help me stay faithful through loss.

• Weekly Verse – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” (Psalm 34:18 NLT)

Week 8:

• Bible Story – Saul Disobeys God (1 Samuel 9:1-3; 15-16 NLT)

• Today’s Takeaway – God gives us big things when we are faithful to do the small things.

• Weekly Verse – “If you love me, obey my commandments.” (John 14:15 NLT)

The Switch Pinterest Board – Check out my The Switch 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.