Camp Believe It - Week 1
People love camping, and for good reason! You can take in nature, practice special skills, or just take time to relax in a new environment. And when it comes to camping, no one loved it as much as John the Baptist. In this 4-week series, our families will hear about John the Baptist's special role in preparing the way for Jesus and his ministry. John's story will help kids to say their camp motto, "I believe God gives me purpose. I believe God can speak to me. I believe God is powerful. I believe God's words are true."
BIG IDEA: I believe God gives me purpose.
BIBLE: John prepares the way: Mark 1:1-8
MEMORY VERSE
Elementary: "We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God." John 6:69
Toddler Twist: "We believe and know that you are God!" John 6:69
WATCH:
Preschool- teaching video
Elementary- teaching video
SONG: Same Power and This I Believe
DISCIPLE:
Part of the camping experience is to go on a nature hike and explore the wilderness. You need a guide, though, or else you might get lost. Trail guides also help us know what to do when we encounter obstacles. A trail guide's purpose is to help us navigate and keep us on the right path.
John the Baptist from our Bible story (in Mark 1:1-8) was like a trail guide, too. He helped clear the way and point people to Jesus. God gave John purpose, and God does this for us, too.
For example, like John, we can also be a trail guide for others to know and follow Jesus. Our big idea this week is: I believe God gives me purpose.
Pray: God, your love for us is amazing. You chose us to be yours, and you gave us purpose. Show us how to discover our special purpose and help others with it. Amen.