===================================================================== Title: Primary Sabbath School Program, August 1, 1998 From: NAD Children's Ministries (author: Lisa Seeders) Date: June 1, 1998 Abstract: Activities to use in place of program helps to teach the lesson, ISRAEL LEARNS ABOUT JESUS ===================================================================== Lesson Aim: In the worship service in the tabernacle, God gives me a picture of Jesus dying to save me. Memory Verse: "I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord.'" Psa. 122:1, NIV GETTING THEIR ATTENTION - SYMBOL SEARCH Materials needed: 1 Pkg. Of white, office labels (Assorted sizes of circles, rectangles, squares etc.) Markers or crayons 3 X 5 cards (One for each child) WHAT THE TEACHER DOES: (To prepare ahead) Make enough of the following labels so that each child will have one of each kind. There are six different types. On a square label make the symbol H to represent a hospital sign. On a circle label make the symbol for a railroad crossing to represent tracks ahead. On another square label, turn it so it is diamond shaped and make a traffic light symbol on it to represent a traffic light ahead. On a rectangle label make stick woman figure and a stick man figure to represent restrooms. On another square label draw a wheelchair to represent handicapped parking. On another rectangle label draw a tent to represent camping facility. Number the 3 X 5 cards from 1-6. WHAT THE STUDENTS DO: Give each child a 3 X 5 card and their six labels. Tell them you are going on a trip. The only thing you have to guide you are road symbols along the way. As you tell them the story of your trip, they are to decide what road symbol would help you. They peel it off and stick it beside the correct number on their 3 X 5 card. 1. When I first took off on my trip I drove for miles and miles without any trouble. On the second day, however, something misfortunate happened. My car had a flat. While I was fixing it I dropped the hydraulic jack on my foot. I drove with my left foot to a place where I could get a doctor to look at it. What symbol should I look for? 2. Even though my foot was broken I didn't let that stop me from enjoying the sights along the rest of my trip. I crossed many places where trains pass through. What symbol did I look for when I watched for a train? 3. Several times I stopped at rest areas along the road. Luckily there were symbols on the doors to tell me which restroom to use. What symbols did I look for? 4. One time, when driving in unfamiliar territory I had a little scare. I almost ran a red light. In fact I would have if I had not passed a symbol warning me about it earlier. What symbol did I pass? 5. I knew when I had arrived at the camping resort. What symbol told me that? 6. Because of my injury the people even let me park in a handicapped parking space, so I wouldn't have so far to walk. What symbol told me where to park? Symbols can be very helpful. They tell us something we need to know in a quick easy to remember way. Our story today mentions many symbols that God used in the sanctuary. He wanted these symbols to help us know and remember some very important things. GO STRAIGHT INTO THE BIBLE STORY. GETTING INTO SCRIPTURE - BIBLE STORY REVIEW Materials needed: 14 sheets of paper 14 clothes pins 2 clothesline ropes or strings (7' each) WHAT THE TEACHER DOES: (To prepare ahead) On 7 sheets of paper draw one of the following seven sanctuary articles or find pictures of them and glue onto sheets of paper. Lamb Laver or basin 12 cakes Gold lamp stand with seven branches Incense altar Bright yellow beam of light Ark (Mercy seat) On a second set of seven sheets of paper write the following words. Jesus' death Forgiveness 12 tribes (blessings) Jesus & the Holy Spirit Prayers God's presence God's Grace Tie one clothesline to one side of the room and one to another. Pin the first seven papers to one clothesline in random order. Pin the second papers to the other clothesline in random order. WHAT THE STUDENTS DO: The children take turns selecting a paper from the first clothesline and matching it with a meaning on the second clothesline. Explain that the papers on clothesline #1 are symbols. The papers on clothesline #2 are their meanings. Whether or not you turn it into a game depends on the age and skill of the children. Playing against the clock is better than playing against each other. God still uses pictures and special stories to help us understand important things He wants us to know. GETTING INTO SCRIPTURE - MEMORY VERSE REVIEW The following is a song to teach the children to help them learn the memory verse. It is to the tune of "If you're Happy and You Know it." I rejoiced with those who said to me (Clap, clap) 'Let us go to the house of the Lord (Make a steeple with both hands, palms facing each other, fingertips touching) I rejoiced with those who said Let us go, let us go Let us go to the house of the Lord.'"(Clap, clap) I rejoiced with those who said to me (Clap, clap)) Let us sing in the house of the Lord (Tra-la-la) I rejoiced with those who said Let us sing, let us sing Let us sing in the house of the Lord (Clap, clap) I rejoiced with those who said to me (Clap, clap) Let us pray in the house of the Lord (Fold hands in praying motion) I rejoiced with those who said Let us pray, let us pray Let us pray in the house of the Lord (Clap, clap ACTING ON SCRIPTURE - INVITATIONS TO GOD'S HOUSE Materials needed: Postcards from the post office (a couple for each child) Enough stamps to cover the amount of postcards you buy Pens Stickers or ink pad stamps WHAT THE TEACHER DOES: (To prepare ahead) There are no advance preparations necessary. WHAT THE STUDENTS DO: God gave the Israelites the sanctuary and the services and symbols because there were things He wanted to teach them. He knew they would best learn those things as they worshiped Him there. Church is still an important place where we can worship God in a way that is different. We learn special things there that we might otherwise miss if we do not go. Many people have forgotten the importance of church attendance and participation. Give each child a couple of postcards. On the message side, older children neatly print the memory verse at the top. Then include a brief message such as: We miss worshiping with you. Hope to see you at church real soon. OR We would love to have you visit our church and worship with us on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. (You would need to include the address of the church if this message is used.) How much of the writing is done by the children depends on their age, ability and interest. Stickers or stamps can be added to brighten the cards. Help the children think of people who are missing or who have never come who they could send the cards to. If it is someone from the church, add the address and stamp. If the child is not sure of the address, they can hand carry it or put it on later with the postage. (DO NOT SEND NON- ADDRESSED, STAMPED POSTCARDS HOME WITH CHILDREN. MOST ARE TOO YOUNG TO FINISH THE RESPONSIBILITY ON THEIR OWN) Encourage the children to deliver their postcards this week. Pray together for the church and those who have been invited to attend.