KidMinCorinne #blessed Downloadable Curriculum

#blessed is an 8-week series where kids will learn about one of the Beatitudes or blessings Jesus taught in his famous Sermon on the Mount each week. They will discover that living a truly #blessed life isn't always picture perfect.

Series Verse: "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." (James 1:2-3 NIV)

Each Week Includes:
 - Series and weekly verse
- A Takeaway statement
- Large group game
- Skit
- Message/Object Lesson
- Small group discussion
- Small group game/activity
- Review questions
- Take-home card
- Printable service notes

Week 1
 - Bible Story - David's Prayer (Psalm 86:1-17)
- Today's Takeaway - I need God no matter what!
- Weekly Verse - "God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs." (Matthew 5:3 NLT)

Week 2
 - Bible Story -  A Time for Everything (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)
- Today's Takeaway - I can turn to God when I'm sad.
- Weekly Verse - "God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4 NLT)

Week 3
 - Bible Story - The Perfect Example (Philippians 2:3-11)
- Today's Takeaway - Be humble and put others first.
- Weekly Verse - "God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth." (Matthew 5:5 NLT)

Week 4
 - Bible Story - Daniel Chooses the Right Thing (Daniel 6:1-23)
- Today's Takeaway - I should want to do the right thing every single day.
- Weekly Verse - "God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied." (Matthew 5:6 NLT)

Week 5
 - Bible Story - Jesus Shows Mercy (Matthew 20:29-34)
- Today's Takeaway - I should be merciful to others even when they don't deserve it.
- Weekly Verse - "God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy." (Matthew 5:7 NLT)

Week 6
 - Bible Story - What Not to Do  (Matthew 23:1-3; 25-28)
- Today's Takeaway - I want my heart to match what I say and do.
- Weekly Verse - "God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God." (Matthew 5:8 NLT)

Week 7
 - Bible Story - A True Friend (1 Samuel 19:1-6)
- Today's Takeaway - I should work for peace with God and others.
- Weekly Verse - "God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God." (Matthew 5:9 NLT)

Week 8
 - Bible Story - Heavenly Rewards (Matthew 5:10-12)
- Today's Takeaway - I should do the right thing even when it's hard.
- Weekly Verse - "God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs." (Matthew 5:10 NLT)