Training Sessions: May 29 th (7- 8:15) June 8 th (10- 2)

Why “Teach”?

Why “Teach”? (The Great Commission)

How Do You “Make Disciples”?

Why “Teach”? (The Great Commission)

Why “Teach”? (Equip the Church) “…what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” (2 Timothy 2:2)

Training Sessions: May 29 th (7- 8:15) June 8 th (10- 2)

PART ONE “the core” I.Leading songs……………………… ……….…2 II.Teaching Memory Verses…………….…..3 III.Teaching Bible Stories………………..4-7 IV.Putting the story together………….8

I. Leading Songs  Be G-R-E-A-T at Leading Songs o Get Attention o Rrrrrreally Sing Out o Explain the Song’s Message o Apply to Both Saved and Unsaved children o Teach by Repetition [games!]

II. Teaching Memory Verses  Be G-R-E-A-T at Teaching Memory Verses o Get Attention o Read from the Bible and Flashcard o Explain the Verse o Apply to Both Saved and Unsaved children o Teach by Repetition [games!]

III. Teaching Bible Stories  Part 1) Outline the Bible Text o Vs. _ - __________________________ __________________ Publicans (tax collectors) and sinners come to hear Jesus Pharisees and scribes murmured and complained about Jesus eating with sinners Jesus starts to tell a parable The Shepherd had 100 sheep, 1 was lost 1 sheep was lost and so the Shepherd looks for him The Shepherd rescued the lost sheep! The Shepherd carried his sheep back to safety The Shepherd gathered his friends to rejoice with him Jesus says angels will rejoice over one person who repents

III. Teaching Bible Stories  Part 2) Weave in the Gospel o 3 Elements:  Creation  Fall  Redemption Lesson: _________________ ________ Scripture: _________________ _______ #1 – The Good Shepherd Luke 15:1-7

III. Teaching Bible Stories  Part 2) Weave in the Gospel Bible TruthTransitionGospel Application 1._____________ vs. ____ ______________ vs. ____ ______________ vs. ____ Jesus ate with the “rejec ts” 2 Jesus has that same kind of love for you too Jesus is God God Loves You God Created You 1 John 4:8 The love of Jesus was strong for the people in our story today The shepherd had 100, sheep; 1 was lost 4 You are “lost” too Definitio n of sin Examples of sin Punishme nt of sin Isaiah 53:6 The lost sheep in our story went his own way The shepher d rescued the lost sheep! 5 Jesus has come to rescue you too Perfect Son of God Died on the cross Rose Again John 10:11 Jesus illustrate d this truth in His story of the Good Shepherd

III. Teaching Bible Stories  Part 3) Introduction o Possible Options:  Personal Stories  Allegory  Game/Activity  ______?? o Lesson: ___________________/Scri pture: _______________ o Illustration: ______________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ __________ #1 – The Good Shepherd Luke 15:1-7

III. Teaching Bible Stories  Part 4) Conclusion/Invitati on o Transition Sentence: [“Get to the Gospel”]  ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ _____ o GOSPEL Repeated:  Creation – Fall – Redemption o GOSPEL Passage  ______________________ ____ o GOSPEL Challenge:  Unsaved  Saved o Invitation o Prayer Have you ever trusted in Jesus Christ, the actual Good Shepherd, to rescue you from your sin and bring you back into a right relationship with God? Acts 16:31

IV. Putting the Story Together **It’s as easy as 1-2-3** (1) Introduction [page 5] (2) Bible Text AND Weave in the Gospel [page 3 & 4] (3) Conclusion/Invit ation [page 6]

PART two “the finishing touches” I.Leading Games…………………… …………..10 II.Each Club’s Agenda……………. ………….11 III.Scheduling The Week…….…………… …12 IV.Puppets………… ………………………………..13

I. Leading Games  Bee Fun  Bee Clear  Bee Intentional

II. Each Club’s Agenda 1Welcome & Prayer [3 min.] ______________________ 2Game/Activity [7-10 min.] ______________________ 3Club Rules [2 min.] ______________________ 4Song 1 [7 min.] ~ G.R.E.A.T. ______________________ 5Memory Verse [10 min.] ______________________ 6Bible Story & Invitation [15 min.] ______________________ 7Song 2 [5 min.] ______________________ 8Review Quiz [5-10 min.] ______________________ 9Closing [3 min.] ______________________

III. Scheduling the Week MondayTuesdayWednesda y ThursdayFriday Club 1 (12-2) Club 2 (2-4) Club 3 (4-6)

IV. Puppets  Puppet Posture  Puppet Speaking  Puppet Protection

Training Sessions: May 29 th (7- 8:15) June 8 th (10- 2)