Kelly Henderson

This lesson from Esther focuses on how God rewards (or repays) each person according to their conduct.  Students will discover from Esther 5-7 that in God’s time He rewards the righteous for their faithfulness to Him and He punishes those who are wicked.  The lesson was created for older elementary students and can be adapted to the needs of your … More Children’s Ministry Resources

This lesson concludes the study of Esther for older elementary students.  The Book of Esther is an opportunity for believers to see how God (even though His name isn’t mentioned) is Sovereign in the affairs of this world.  He protects His people and turns the tables against those who wish to harm them.  Students will discover that God uses all … More Children’s Ministry Resources

This continues a series of the study of Esther.  In this lesson the students will discover that we all have the power to influence others.  Either we will influence people positively or negatively.  A believer who walks daily with Jesus by reading God’s Word, praying and obeying will make be a positive influence in the lives of others.  This lesson … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The following lesson is the second in the series of Esther.  This lesson focuses on how Esther won the favor of everyone she was around.  Student will discover that God gives His favor to those who live a blameless life.  The format for the lesson is mostly teaching verse by verse and allowing students to examine what the Scriptures say … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The following lesson is the beginning of a new series teaching through the Book of Esther.  The focus of this lesson is an overview of Esther introducing students to the main characters, places and themes.  It is a good opportunity to refresh students’ minds who the Jewish people are, God’s Covenant with His people and why the Jews are living … More Children’s Ministry Resources

This lesson completes the study of Ephesians and focuses on the believer’s need to be prepared for spiritual battle.  The lessons were created for older students and can be adapted for your ministry’s needs. Learning Goal: Students will learn how making daily time in God’s Word and prayer a priority prepares them for spiritual battles. Memory Verse:  2 Timothy 2:1-4 You … More Children’s Ministry Resources

This is the fifth lesson in the series of Bible lessons from Ephesians.  The focus continues to teach students how a believer should live his/her life.  A personal daily time with God studying His Word and praying strengthens the believer and enables them to know what a life that pleases God looks like.  This lesson was created for older elementary … More Children’s Ministry Resources

This is the fourth lesson from the Book of Ephesians.  Students will discover that believers are called to a worthy walk.  They will learn what a worthy walk of a believer looks like.  The lesson is prepared with older students in mind. Learning Goal: Students will learn from Ephesians 4 what makes a believer’s walk worthy before the Lord. Bible … More Children’s Ministry Resources

This lesson is the third in the series teaching from the Book of Ephesians emphasizing the importance of a personal daily quiet time with God.  This lesson focuses on the power of the Holy Spirit available to all believers.  The lesson was created for older students. Learning Goal: Students will learn that the Holy Spirit empowers believers to do God’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources

This lesson is the second lesson in the study of Ephesians with an emphasis of the importance of a believer’s daily quiet time with God.  The focus of the lesson is the transformation of who we are before Christ and who we are after we put our faith in Christ.  The lesson was prepared for older students and can be … More Children’s Ministry Resources

This lesson continues in a series to help students develop and maintain a daily quiet time with God.  This lesson was scheduled the week before Christmas so it has a Christmas theme to it.  This is only a suggested guide to help you create a lesson for your ministry’s needs. Bible Passage: Ephesians 1 Bible Story Title: Gifts in Christ … More Children’s Ministry Resources

This lesson is a review for the lessons on Philippians 1-4.  It allows students to recall what they have been learning and for the teacher to clarify any misunderstandings or confusion about the lessons.  Please adapt this optional review lesson for your ministry’s needs. Bible Passage: Philippians 1-4 Bible Story Title: Reviewing Philippians Target Age Group: Ages 9-11 (3rd-5th Grade … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Philippians 4 is a continuation of lessons helping older elementary students to establish and make a daily quiet time with God a priority. When believers spend time daily in God’s Word and prayer and putting into practice what they learn their hearts will be guarded from sin. Bible Passage: Philippians 4 Bible Story Title: A guarded heart is a contented heart … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The fourth in a series of Philippians used to teach older students the value of having a personal quiet time every day.  This lesson focus on the race that every believer is on and how believers must prize their relationship with Jesus above anything.  When their relationship with Jesus is their most valued possession they will protect the time they … More Children’s Ministry Resources

This lesson continues the study of Philippians for older students.  As students make daily quiet time a priority they will learn to have attitudes that reflect the Lord Jesus.  This is a lesson guide on a possible way to teach older students. Learning Goal: Students will learn that the more time they spend studying God’s word each day and apply what … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The following lesson was used for older elementary students.  The students will be studying Philippians and Ephesians in the following weeks.  Click here to see the first lesson in the series. The purpose in each of the lessons will be to help them learn and implement a personal daily time with God in His Word.  This was an adaptation for … More Children’s Ministry Resources