Unit: Love and Obey God

Session Title: David and Goliath

Life Point: People can use their talents and abilities to please and honor God.

Unit Verse: “I call on you, God, because you will answer me.” Psalm 17:6

Weekly Bible Verse: “Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” Psalm 100:2

Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

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Craft: Painted Stones and Sack
This site has a great craft for children and is pretty easy to do. There are also other ideas on this site for this lesson.
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Game: David Goliath Stone Game
The site below has all the instructions for this very easy game for your children to play. This would be a great early arriver game or closing activity while waiting for parents. You may want to make two sets if you have a bigger class.
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Activity: Hit Goliath with Marshmallows
Have the kids draw a large drawing of Goliath and then use marshmallows to try and hit him in the head. The site below has the easy instructions for this activity.
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Food: Stone Cookies
Very easy snack to put together. Instructions on the site below. * Don’t forget to post an allergy alert if you make these cookies. *
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Craft: Overcoming Obstacles Stones
The site below has all the instructions and the template for this craft. (This craft is more suited for older grades.)
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Conversation: IMPACT
Talk to your kids about IMPACT (our Wednesday night program). Explain that IMPACT is where they get to do exactly what our bible lesson is talking about this week, using your talents for God. Have the kids in your class that have been to IMPACT share what they have learned and how they have used their talents for the Lord.