Kelly Henderson

The following Bible lesson from the life of Samson was created to teach older students. Students will discover that believers are chosen by God and set apart for His work. Bible Passage: Judges 13-16 Bible Story Title: Samson-God’s judge chosen before birth Target Age Group:  Ages 10-12 (5-6th Grade U.S.A.) Target Time Frame: 60 Minutes Original Teaching Context: Sunday School Supply List:  Bibles Learning … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The following lesson was created for older students.  As students study the Bible lesson they will discover that how a believer lives their life reflects God’s character to those around them.  This is only a guide to help teach your students.  Please feel free to adapt to the needs of your class. Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 2:12-3:21 Bible Story Title:  Samuel-Israel’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources

This lesson was created for a small group of students and focuses on God’s plan for John the Baptist’s life.  Students will discover that God has a plan for their lives. Bible Passage: Luke 1:57-80 Bible Story Title:  The Birth of John   Target Age Group:  Ages 5-11 (K-5th Grade U.S.A.) Target Time Frame: 60 Minutes Original Teaching Context: Sunday School … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The following Bible lesson was created for an older group of students to allow them to read Scripture and interact with the teacher discovering what the Scripture teaches.  This lesson from 1 Samuel focuses on how God hears and answers Hannah’s prayers. Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 1-2:10 Bible Story Title: God hears and answers Hannah’s prayer Target Age Group:  Ages 10-12 (4th-6th Grade … More Children’s Ministry Resources

This lesson is another in a series from Proverbs that our entire church is doing.  The lesson was prepared for a small group of students ranging from age 5-10.  This lesson focuses on how the path of pride leads to destruction and the path of humility leads to wisdom. Bible Passage: Proverbs 11:2, 16:18, 29:23, Daniel 4 Bible Story Title: Proverbs-Two Paths: … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The following lesson is from a Proverbs series our entire church is studying.  The lesson was used for a small group of children ranging from 6-10.  The children discover that we can have an attitude of generous giving when we remember that God has given us everything. Bible Story Title: Proverbs-God gives us everything Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25; Proverbs 10:22 and … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The following lesson was used with a small group of students ranging from 1st Grade to 4th.  The lesson coincided with the sermon series taught from Proverbs at our church. The wisdom of this Bible book is much needed by children today. Bible Passage: Proverbs 1:1-5; 2 Chronicles 1:7-12 Bible Story Title: Proverbs-Wisdom is applying God’s Truth Target Age Group:  Ages 5-11 (K-5th Grade … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The following lesson was prepared for a small group of students.  The students will discover from the Book of Malachi that God loves His people and always keeps His promises.  Since He never stops loving us we should give Him our very best. Bible Passage: Malachi 1-4 Bible Story Title: Malachi reminds Israel of God’s love calling them to repent Target … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The following lesson about Nehemiah helps students discover that God protects His people.  This lesson was taught to a small group of children ranging from 5-10. Bible Passage: Nehemiah 3-4, 6 Bible Story Title: God uses Nehemiah to lead His people to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls Target Age Group: Ages 5-11 (K-5th Grade U.S.A.) Target Time Frame: 60 Minutes Original Teaching … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The following lesson on Zechariah was prepared for students ages 5-11.  Students will discover that Zechariah reminded God’s people of His future promises about the Messiah and they were encouraged to return to the work of rebuilding the temple.  Believers can be encouraged in difficult circumstances when we remember God has promised a glorious future for all who believe in … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The following lesson was prepared for a small group of students ages 5-11 (on the day it was taught a 3 year old and 5 year old visited our class).  The lesson teaches students that pride steals the credit that belongs to God.  We honor God by giving Him the glory for all things. Bible Passage: Obadiah Bible Story Title: … More Children’s Ministry Resources

This lesson was adapted for a small group of children ranging from 6-10 years old.  The lesson introduces students how to read and discover what is in each verse as we go through the selected verses from John 20 as a class.  The students will discover that our sins can be forgiven because Jesus is alive! Bible Passage: Selected passages (John … More Children’s Ministry Resources

This lesson was prepared for a small group of students and was inspired by the the Gospel Project lesson.  Students will discover details from the vision in Ezekiel 10 that describe God’s glory departing from the temple. Bible Story: Ezekiel’s vision of God’s glory departing from temple Scripture: Ezekiel 10 Target Age Group: Age 6 – 11 (U.S. K – … More Children’s Ministry Resources

This lesson was prepared for a small group of children ranging from 5-11.  It was my supplement for the Gospel Project lesson and could also be used in the series of Israel’s Kings.  The students discover from this lesson that God warns of His coming punishment so that people might repent and turn away from their sin and turn to … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The following lesson was prepared for a small group of students ranging in ages 6-8.  The lesson is my personal supplement to a Gospel Project lesson on Nahum.  The lesson can be adapted to meet the needs of your ministry. Bible Passage:  Nahum Bible Story Title:  Nahum-Punishment or Protection? Target Age Group: Ages 6-11 (K-5th Grade U.S.A.) Target Time Frame: … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The following lesson was adapted for a small group of children ranging in ages from 6-11.  The lesson is an overview of the Book of Amos.  The students discover that although Amos’ message was very bad news to God’s people because of their wickedness they would be punished.  If they were to seek the Lord and live they would be … More Children’s Ministry Resources