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 Activities, for our "Children's Ministry" page for "Rhoades Well Traveled Ministry." These activities are faith-based and designed to encourage spiritual growth, creativity, and fun for both children and their parents/guardians to share.

Age Group 5-7

• Bible Story Coloring Pages

  • Provide printable coloring pages with stories like Noah's Ark, David and Goliath, or Jesus feeding the 5,000.

  • Include a short scripture or moral to read aloud with the child.

• Prayer Jar Activity

  • Help kids create a "Prayer Jar" where they write or draw pictures of things they are thankful for or people they want to pray for. They can decorate the jar with stickers, ribbons, or drawings.

• Jesus Loves Me Hopscotch

  • Create a hopscotch game with each square containing a short scripture verse, word of encouragement, or symbol like a star or cross. Kids can jump, land on a square, and recite the verses.

• Nature Walk and Creation Scavenger Hunt

  • Go on a simple nature walk and provide a checklist for things God created (e.g., birds, flowers, clouds). Emphasize Genesis 1:1: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."

• Action Song Time

  • Teach engaging Bible-based action songs like "This Little Light of Mine" or "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands." Include hand motions or props to make it interactive.

Age Group 8-9

• Bible Verse Memory Challenge

  • Create a game or chart to help kids memorize short Bible verses. Reward progress with stickers or small prizes. Examples: John 3:16 or Isaiah 41:10.

• Parable Puppet Show

  • Encourage kids to retell parables, like the Good Samaritan or the Lost Sheep, using homemade puppets or toys. Parents can help by narrating the story!

• Build a Prayer Board

  • Create a personalized prayer board with sticky notes or index cards. Kids can write their prayers and watch how God answers them over time.

• DIY Faith Bracelet

  • Use colored beads to represent parts of faith:

    • Black = Sin

    • Red = Jesus' Sacrifice

    • White = Forgiveness

    • Green = Growth

    • Gold = Heaven

  • Explain the meanings as they create the bracelet.

• Bible-Themed Escape Room

  • Set up a fun puzzle or scavenger hunt with clues based on Bible stories (e.g., solving clues to escape the lion’s den like Daniel).

Age Group 10-11

• Bible Trivia Game Night

  • Create a trivia game with categories like "Old Testament Heroes," "Famous Miracles," or "Name That Verse." Parents and kids can play together as a team.

• Service Project Ideas

  • Encourage acts of kindness like making care packages for the elderly or writing encouraging notes for church members. Add an emphasis on Jesus' teaching in Matthew 25:40: "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."

• Scripture Journaling

  • Teach kids how to write scriptures in a journal. They can add drawings, prayers, or reflections on the verse.

• Faith-Based Science or Craft Projects

  • Explore God's creation through science: create a mini volcano to talk about God's power or plant seeds to discuss faith (Matthew 17:20). Crafts like making a cross or painting rocks with inspirational messages are also great options.

• Bible Timeline Puzzle

  • Provide a printable timeline of major biblical events and let kids put them in order. Challenge them to connect their favorite stories to the timeline.

These activities are meant to be fun, faith-filled, and family-oriented, offering opportunities for children to grow spiritually while staying engaged. You can also provide downloadable materials, like printable worksheets or guides, to enhance the experience for parents/guardians visiting your website.