John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
THEME HOOK
Discovering true love despite the Valentine’s Day hype.
Kids hear about “love” everywhere in February—candy hearts, crushes, and silly movies—but those messages are confusing and don’t last. Sometimes, “love” sounds like it’s just about feelings or gifts, and that can leave kids feeling left out or unsure what real love is.
The LOVE of God 4-week series helps children look past all the Valentine’s Day hype to discover what real love looks like in the Bible. Each week, we’ll investigate a new story that spells L-O-V-E and shows why God’s love is the best love of all.
GOSPEL CONNECTION
Across L-O-V-E, children trace the storyline of redemption: humanity’s fall, God’s rescuing pursuit, Christ’s victorious sacrifice, and the promise of eternal life. Each week points beyond “try harder” to trusting Jesus’ finished work.
FIVE WEEK LESSON OVERVIEW
WEEK 1
God’s Love is (L) Long-Suffering
Bible Story
Adam & Eve Disobey but God Still Cares (Genesis 3)
Key Discovery
Even when I mess up, God still loves me and wants to forgive me.
Takeaway
I can always ask God for forgiveness and know He will still love me.
WEEK 2
God’s Love is (O) One-of-a-Kind
Bible Story
The Parable of the Lost Sheep (Matthew 18:10-14)
Key Discovery
I am so important to God that He will always come looking for me.
Takeaway
I can remember that I matter to God and help others know they matter too.
WEEK 3
God’s Love is (V) Victorious
Bible Story
Jesus and Nicodemus (John 3:1-21)
Key Discovery
Jesus loves me so much that He gave His life so I can live forever with Him.
Takeaway
I can always trust Jesus to save me and give me hope for forever.
WEEK 4
God’s Love is (E) Eternal
Bible Story
David’s Song & John the Baptist’s Birth (Psalm 139:13-18; Luke 1:39-45)
Key Discovery
God’s love for me never ends—He has loved me since before I was born.
Takeaway
I can always trust that God will love me no matter what, every single day.
WEEK 5
LOVE is for Sharing
Bible Story
The Early Church Shares Everything (Acts 2:42–47)
Key Discovery
God’s love grows stronger when we share it with others through kindness and community.
Takeaway
I can show God’s love by sharing what I have and helping others know about Jesus.
We are starting a new BridgeKidz series with the tagline, “The Yearlong Bible Journey!”
You have known the Holy Scriptures ever since you were a little child. They are able to teach you how to be saved by believing in Christ Jesus. God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right. By using Scripture, a man of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing.
This comprehensive curriculum takes children on a captivating journey through the Bible, covering every book from Genesis to Revelation.
Over the course of a year, kids will delve into the stories of God, His people, and His Son, Jesus, through engaging skits, games, and crafts.
The Year-Long Bible Journey 52-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum not only teaches children about the nature of God, but also imparts His commandments to guide their lives.
Join us on this enlightening and enjoyable adventure!
We are starting a new BridgeKidz series with the tagline, “Jesus came to show us what God is like!”
Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.
Luke 1:68 (NIV)
Synopsis
What does the Bible’s account of Jesus’ birth reveal about who He is, and what He is like? Each week we’ll unwrap a Christmas present that will unwrap part of the Christmas story.
Dates
Our series is for the Sundays in December leading up to Christmas.
We are starting a new BridgeKidz series with the tagline, “Thankfulness.”
Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
1 Chronicles 16:8 (NIV)
Synopsis
God wants us to be thankful, and he’s given us a lot of things to be thankful for. In this series kids will learn about the blessings God has given them and how they can show their gratitude to God.
