1. God created everything

2. People disobeyed God.

3. God chose a special people.

4. God sent Jesus to help us.

5. Jesus began the Church.

6. Jesus is preparing heaven for us.

God’s Unfolding StoryHour B

Suggested Schedule:

ArrivalCenters – 25 minutes

Clean-up Time – 5 minutes

Bible Story Time – 15 minutes

Craft Time – 10 minutes

Snack Time – 10 minutes

Game Time/Dismissal

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Arrival• Greet children at eye level and express how happy

you are to see them.• Be sure each child has a name tag and the security

measures of your church are followed.• Label all coats and personal belongings. Strongly

encourage children who have brought items from home, such as toys and books, to place them on a shelf while they are working with other materials. Assure children their items will be safe and they can take them home at the end of the session.

• Help each child make a choice where he or she would like to begin his or her Center Time.

Lesson Plan

Unfolding God’s Story for TeachersThis month, we have looked at the amazing ways Jesus exercised His power from God over nature, fear and limited resources. These revelations were intentional and specific. All were part of God’s plan to show His love and power over things that can overwhelm us. Our final story in this unit reveals Jesus’ power over death. There are only three recorded events in which Jesus brought back someone from the dead. They are: the widow’s son, Lazarus, and today’s story about Jairus’ daughter. Please read Mark 5:21-43. Our story opens when Jesus stepped out of a boat onto the shore and was greeted by a crowd of people. This was a typical scenario for Jesus and His disciples. At this point in His ministry, He drew large crowds of people. Many sought healing; and others recognized He was the Messiah, but thought only of an earthly king. A man in the crowd was Jairus. He was a leader or administrator of the synagogue. Jairus made his way to Jesus. Because of his need, he put aside any politics or presuppositions. Jairus kneeled down and begged Jesus to come to his home because his daughter was close to death. Jesus did not delay in His intent to go. He pressed against the crowd toward Jairus’ house. Suddenly, Jesus felt power going from Him. Someone had touched Him. After much inquiry, it was learned that a woman who had been suffering for 12 years with a bleeding condition had touched His robe. In a beautiful encounter, Jesus did not condemn her, but commended her faith. Jairus must have seen this and been encouraged. Encouragement turned to grief when a group came to tell Jairus his daughter had died and that he no longer needed to bother Jesus. However, Jesus overheard the conversation and told Jairus, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” We are never a bother to Jesus.

Whatever our situation, He is there. Jesus went with Jairus to his home. He dismissed the mourners who ridiculed His remarks that she was asleep. Jesus brought quietness and peace. Fear went out the door and faith filled the room. Jesus took the little girl by the hand and told her to get up. Immediately, she rose and began to walk. Their fear was conquered by their faith in Christ. What a moment, what a Savior! As believers, we have this same hope—“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death is your sting?” (1 Cor. 15:55). Our message to preschoolers is that Jesus deeply loves and cares for them. Even in death we have hope to live with Jesus forever.

New Testament Unit 3: Jesus Did Amazing Things Lesson 4: Jesus Helped a Little Girl

Bible Story: Jesus Helped a Little Girl

(Mark 5:21-43).Bible Phrase: “God gave

Jesus power to help people” (Acts 10:38).

Bible Truth: Jesus was not an ordinary man. Because

Jesus was God’s Son, He could do

amazing things.

Center Time

Art CenterPaint a Bible Story PictureSupplies:

• Copies of “Jesus Helped a Little Girl” Activity Sheet (Reproducible)

• Watercolor paints, brushes, containers for waterWhat to Do: Invite children use the watercolors to paint their picture. Remind children to dip their brushes in the water and then on the paint before brushing on their papers.Link to the Bible Story: As children paint, briefly share today’s Bible story. Express to children that Jesus helped a little girl by making her well.

Home Living CenterServe a Pretend Meal

Supplies:

• Small rocking chair, sink and stove unit and small table and chairs. Plastic dishes,

child pots and pans, and doll items such as doll bed, doll bag, blanket, clothes, bottles and

diapers. • Plastic food items such as fruits, vegetables and meat.

What to Do: Straighten and organize the Home Living Center each week. Make sure doll clothes and blankets

are clean. Suggest to children to use the food items to make a pretend meal.

Link to the Bible Story: Listen for opportunities while engaging in conversation with

preschoolers to interject the Bible Phrase, Bible story or Bible truth.

Bible Learning CenterPlay a Game

Supplies: • Copy of “Bible Story Picture

Cards” and “Bible Story Object Cards” (Reproducible)

• ScissorsWhat to Do: Cut apart the games cards.

Show the four Bible story pictures to the children. Tell children the other four cards have

pictures that go with each of the Bible stories. To play the game, children match the pictures with

the corresponding Bible story. To make the game more challenging, turn the cards face

down and mix them up. Children take turns trying to find matches from memory.

Link to the Bible Story: As children play the game, talk about the amazing ways

Jesus showed His power in the Bible stories.

Puzzle CenterWork Puzzles

Supplies:

• Offer a variety of non-fantasy wooden or cardboard puzzles for children to work.

Preschoolers also enjoy floor puzzles, matching games, pegs and peg boards, and geo shapes and boards.

What to Do: Invite preschoolers to work puzzles. Encourage children to finish a puzzle before

leaving the center. Give guidance rather than doing the puzzle for the child.

Link to the Bible Story: As children work, look for opportunities in conversation

to say the Bible phrase, Bible truth or Bible story.

Block CenterBuild a MazeSupplies:

• Wooden blocks• Small cars and trucksWhat to Do: Provide a small carpet if possible. Blocks are best located in a corner of the room away from the traffic flow. Demonstrate to children how to build a maze with the blocks. Invite children to roll the cars and trucks through the maze.Link to the Bible Story: As children work, look for opportunities in conversation to say the Bible phrase, Bible truth or Bible story.

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Clean-up TimeEncourage

preschoolers to help at clean-up time.

Assign specific tasks for preschoolers to do such as

placing all the crayons in the basket, throwing away the trash,

gathering all the glue sticks, etc. Guide children to the

Bible Story Time area.

Introduction• Show the God’s Unfolding Story Cube. Point to each symbol and tell God’s Unfolding Story. (Refer to page 1.) Encourage children to say the story with you. • Comment to boys and girls today’s segment of God’s Unfolding Story is God sent Jesus to help us. (Point to that symbol on the cube.)• Review last week’s story. Express the

following, “Last week we heard the story of Jesus walking on the water to get to His friends in the boat. There was a storm and the wind and the waves were beating hard against their boat. When Jesus got in the boat, the winds and the waves got still.”• Comment, “Today we will hear another amazing miracle that Jesus did. Listen to hear how Jesus helped a little girl.”

Bible StoryJesus Helped a Little Girl(Mark 5:21-43)Jesus traveled from town to town teaching the people about God’s love and healing those who were sick. One day, Jesus got in a boat and crossed

the water to the other side of the lake. When He walked onto the shore, a large

crowd was there to meet Him. A man named Jairus was in the crowd. Jairus was sad because his little girl was very sick, and he wanted to see Jesus. When Jairus saw Jesus, he fell down on his knees and said, “My little girl is very sick. Please come and make her well!” Jesus wanted to help the little girl, so He went with Jairus to his house. As they walked through the large crowd, a group of people came to Jairus and said, “Your daughter has died. You don’t need to bother Jesus anymore.” However, Jesus heard what they said and told Jairus, “Don’t be afraid; only believe.”

They came to Jairus’ house, and Jesus went inside. He asked the mother and father to come with Him into the little girl’s room. Jesus walked over to the little girl lying on the bed. He took her hand and said, “Little girl, get up!” Immediately, the little girl got up out of the bed and began to walk around the room. Jesus told the parents to give her something to eat. Her parents were so thankful for the amazing way Jesus had helped their little girl.

Talk Time1. Show the teaching picture for today’s

Bible story. Ask the following: “Why was Jairus sad? What happened before they could get to Jairus’ house? What amazing thing did Jesus do?”

2. Read the Bible phrase on the teaching picture. Say the phrase together. Express to preschoolers that Jesus showed His power by healing the little girl.

3. Close the Bible Story Time by inviting children to join you in prayer. Allow any interested preschooler to pray. Conclude prayer time by thanking God for sending His Son, Jesus, and the amazing ways He showed His power.

4. Direct children to Craft Time.

Bible Story Time

Supplies:• Bible

• Teaching Picture “Jesus Helped a Little Girl”

(Reproducible)• God’s Unfolding Story Cube

(Reproducible)

Game Time/DismissalSupplies: • 1 sheet each of red and green construction paper• 2 craft sticksWhat to Do: Cut 6-inch circles from the red and green paper. Tape each circle to a craft stick. Play a version of “Red Light, Green Light.” The teacher begins the game by asking children to stand side by side facing the teacher. Put as much space as possible between the teacher and children. If the teacher holds up the green circle, the children should walk forward. If the teacher holds up the red circle, the children should stop. The first child to touch the teacher gets to direct the game as the game continues. Talk about the Bible story. Remind children how Jesus had to walk through the crowd with Jairus to go and help his daughter. Dismiss children as parents arrive. Be sure to follow the security procedures of your church.

Craft TimeMake a Bible Story BookSupplies: • Copies of Bible Story Book (Reproducible) • Crayons or washable markers• Child scissors, hole punch, brads or yarnWhat to Do: Give each child a copy of the “Bible Storybook” to color and cut out. Assist in punching holes in each of the circle pages. Help children attach a brad or tie a piece of yarn to hold the books together.Link to Bible Story: As children work, recall the Bible stories. Talk about the different ways Jesus showed His amazing power.

Snack TimeBe sure to wash hands or use hand sanitizer. Say a thank-you prayer to God for the snack. When snack time has ended, encourage preschoolers to help with cleaning up.

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Resources and SuppliesStandard Art Supplies

(Supplies that are generally in the room)

Washable markersCrayons

Child scissorsPlaydough and accessories

Drawing paperEasel (optional)Glue/glue sticks

Tempera paint, 4 colorsTape/masking tape

Pencils/colored pencilsHole punch

Teacher scissorsStapler/staples

Permanent markersWatercolorsPaintbrushes

Yarn

Standard Equipment

(Equipment that is generally in the room)

Small beanbag for Bible Story TimeAssorted wooden/cardboard puzzles

Set of wooden blocksSmall cars and trucks

Doll bedBaby doll (soft plastic)

Stove/sink unitPlay dishes/pots and pans

Small table and chairsSmall carpet for block area

Play food itemsStorage shelf for blocks

Tables and chairs for art, puzzles, and Bible Learning Center

CD player/Children’s Worship CDs

Reproducibles(Included with the lesson plan downloads)

”Jesus Helped a Little Girl Activity Sheet” – 1 copy per child“Bible Story Picture Cards” – 1 copy per class“Bible Story Object Cards” – 1 copy per class

“Bible Story Book” – 1 copy per childTeaching Picture, “Jesus Helped a Little Girl” – 1 copy per class

God’s Unfolding Story Cube – Cardstock - 1 copy per classParent Page – 1 copy per child

Additional Art and Bible Learning Materials

Paper cups for water color painting

Additional Craft Time Materials

Brads – 1 per child

Additional Game Time Materials

One sheet each of red and green construction paper

2 craft sticks

Hour B

Jesus Helped a Little Girl Activity SheetInstructions: One copy per child. Children use water colors to paint their pictures of the Bible story.

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God gave Jesus power to heal people. Acts 10:38

Bible Story Picture CardsInstructions: One copy per class. Cut apart the game cards. Use

along with “Bible Story Object Cards” to find matches.NT03 Lesson 4 Hour B Center Time: Bible Learning CenterGod’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers, Copyright © 2012 - SundaySchoolZone.com

Bible Story Object CardsInstructions: One copy per class. Cut apart the game cards. Use

along with “Bible Story Picture Cards” to find matches.NT03 Lesson 4 Hour B Center Time: Bible Learning CenterGod’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers, Copyright © 2012 - SundaySchoolZone.com

Bible Story BookOne copy per child. Each child colors the pages of the book and cuts along the cutting lines. Stack pages in numerical order and hole punch. Use a brad or yarn to hold the book together.

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God’s Unfolding Story CubeInstructions: Cut out on dotted lines, fold on solid lines. Glue or tape to form a cube.

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Jesus Helped a Little GirlColoring Page

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God gave Jesus power to heal. Acts 10:38