{"product_id":"curriculum-curr-cmd-00000334-surfs-up-childrens-ministry-curriculum","title":"Surf's Up 10-Week Children's Ministry Curriculum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTeach Kids the Beatitudes with the Beati-DUDES!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the first sermon he ever preached, Jesus gave us the Beatitudes, eight blessings promised to those who seek Jesus and live for him. The Beatitudes can change the way we look at life and help us to live in a way that honors Jesus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/childrens-ministry-deals.fetchapp.com\/get\/c95d84fc\" title=\"Sample Lesson\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurf's Up Lessons Overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMemory Verse:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.biblestudytools.com\/ephesians\/4-32.html\" title=\"Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEphesians 4:32 (NIV)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLessons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson 1: Hang 8, Dude\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eScripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes\u003cbr\u003eSynopsis: In his first sermon, called the Beatitudes, Jesus promised eight things to those who live in the following ways.\u003cbr\u003eObjective: Kids will learn what the Beatitudes are.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson 2: On your knees, Dude\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eScripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-7 \u003cbr\u003eSynopsis: Jesus said the poor in spirit, the humble, will receive the kingdom of heaven. David was humble and submitted to King Saul as Israel’s leader. \u003cbr\u003eObjective: Kids will identify an area in their lives where they are prone to bragging, and will commit to being humble in that area this week.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson 3: Tough break, Dude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScripture: Luke 23:26-27, Matthew 28:1-10 Mary and others mourn for Jesus\u003cbr\u003eSynopsis: Mourning is part of life, and no one likes to be sad, but Jesus promised that God will always comfort us.\u003cbr\u003eObjective: Kids will give something they are sad about to God in prayer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson 4: Take it easy, Dude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScripture: Ephesians 4:29-32\u003cbr\u003eSynopsis: Jesus said the meek will inherit the Earth. Jesus wants us to be gentle of heart, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.\u003cbr\u003eObjective: Kids will identify a word or phrase they use that is “unwholesome” and commit to not saying it this week. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson 5: That’s righteous, Dude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScripture: John 4:1-26, Woman at well\u003cbr\u003eSynopsis: Jesus said those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled. Jesus will bless those who try to live a good and holy life.\u003cbr\u003eObjective: Kids will identify an area of sin that has been difficult for them to overcome, and will be able to verbalize that Jesus is able to help them overcome any sin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson 6: Give ‘em a break, Dude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Parable of unmerciful servant\u003cbr\u003eSynopsis: Jesus promised mercy to those who are merciful. He wants us to forgive as we’ve been forgiven.\u003cbr\u003eObjective: Kids will choose to forgive someone who has wronged them. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson 7: Nice heart, Dude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScripture: Proverbs 4:10-19\u003cbr\u003eSynopsis: Jesus said the pure in heart will see God. God wants us to flee from sin and keep our hearts and minds as free of evil as possible.\u003cbr\u003eObjective: Kids will identify something that is not a positive influence and say what they can replace it with that is good. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson 8: Chill out, Dude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScripture: Matthew 5:23-26\u003cbr\u003eSynopsis: Jesus said we are his children if we are peacemakers. God wants us to live at peace with others and to help others make peace with one another.\u003cbr\u003eObjective: Kids will share specific ideas on how to be peacemakers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson 9: Shake it off, Dude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScripture: Acts 5:17-42, Disciples rejoice in persecution \u003cbr\u003eSynopsis: Jesus said that we will be persecuted if we live for him, but Jesus also says that our faithfulness will be rewarded in Heaven.\u003cbr\u003eObjective: Kids will learn that it is a blessing to be made fun of for being Christian. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson 10: Hang 8, Duuuuuude!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Beatitudes\u003cbr\u003eSynopsis: We can have a radical life with Jesus when we choose to live in the following ways.\u003cbr\u003eObjective: Kids will review and state all of the Beatitudes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e_______\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach Lesson Includes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMake It Stick! Parent Sheet -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso you can let mom and dad know what kids are learning each week and look like a rockstar teacher who's thought of everything.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMemory Verse -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso that you can make sure kids are getting Scripture in their minds and hearts every single week and you can feel like each lesson was a success even when it seems like 90% of your lesson time is spent saying things like \"\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecalm down\u003c\/em\u003e\", \"\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elet's be quiet\u003c\/em\u003e\", \"\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehands to yourself!\u003c\/em\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSkit or Puppet Show -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso you have a way to easily connect the lesson with your hands-on and visual learners. No drama team? No problem! Just hand the script to the kids. They'll have a blast and think you're the coolest.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCraft Activity -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso you can give kids a physical reminder of the Bible lesson (and give yourself an activity to keep them busy until mom and dad come back!)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame -\u003c\/strong\u003e so kids don't leave and say church was BORING! Games are so important to help keep kids engaged. Our large group games always include a \"What's The Point\" section to help you connect the game to the lesson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLarge Group Lesson -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso you can present the Bible story in a clear and fun way, which means now you can enjoy Saturday nights instead of stressing over putting a lesson together!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmall-Group Discussion -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso you can find out who was paying attention and who was talking to their neighbor.  Just kidding, this is a great way for you to build deeper relationships with your kiddos after each lesson, which means you're going to care about them so much you'll cry like a baby when they graduate and go to middle school :(\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Curriculum:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for kids ages 6-12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes large group and small group resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis curriculum is an instant download\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CMD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46638807056515,"sku":"CURR-CMD-00000334","price":97.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8907\/1747\/files\/33cc9a756f15abe77f96f48150a97adef4c30564_th_1772546597909_scaled.jpg?v=1772604301","url":"https:\/\/www.worshiphousekids.com\/products\/curriculum-curr-cmd-00000334-surfs-up-childrens-ministry-curriculum","provider":"WorshipHouse Kids","version":"1.0","type":"link"}