Theme: Our environment: Conservation and pollution
Bible story: How God made everything
Value: Be a good steward
How God made everything!
In the beginning, there was nothing but darkness, but God had a special plan to fill the world with light and love. He said, “Let there be light!” And just like that, the sky was filled with light.
On the first day, God created day and night. He called the light “day” and the darkness “night”.
On the second day, God made the sky. He made it big and blue, with fluffy clouds dancing in the air.
On the third day, God separated the land from the sea, creating tall mountains, big seas, and decorating the world with bright flowers, big trees and green grass.
On the fourth day, God created the sun to shine brightly during the day and the moon to glow softly at night. He also made twinkling stars.
On day five, God filled the seas with fish and made birds to fly through the sky. The earth was now full of life and energy!
On the sixth day, God made animals of all shapes and sizes – from tiny insects to tall giraffes and strong lions.
Then He thought, “This world needs someone special.” So, God created people – a man and a woman – in His image. He gave them a very important job to do, as His special helpers. They had to look after this amazing world He created.
Finally, on the seventh day, God rested. He looked at everything He made and smiled, saying, “It is very good.”
And that’s how God created the world in seven days, teaching us to love and care for the earth and all its wonders.
(Genesis 1-2)
- Opening
Have you ever made something you really loved? Maybe a pretty picture or something you built?
Today we will read about how God made everything. Just like you, He loved what He made. Let’s read the Bible story.
- Discovery
Can you remember the story that you heard yesterday?
Yes, we talked about how God made everything! Let’s read the story again.
What is your favourite part of the story?
Of all the things that God made, what are the things you love the most?
- Retell
Can you tell me what happened in our story yesterday? (Ask leading questions and guide the child using the picture and story).
How do you think God felt when He made everything?
When do you feel happy?
- Value
This week we’ve been talking about how God made the world. After God made everything, He gave us an important job to do. Can you remember what it was?
We need to look after the amazing world He created. Another way to say that we look after and care for something, is to be a good steward.
What can you do to look after God’s wonderful world?
- Activity
After God made everything, He gave us an important job to do. God said we must look after His wonderful world. Let’s plant seeds and look after them until they grow into beautiful plants!
(Have every child plant and water any type of seed in his/her own pot, or together in a garden.)