Weekly Fun Plan: Come One Come All

ByChelsea

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Welcome to this week’s Weekly Fun Plan: Come One Come All! If you haven’t already I recommend you read my introductory blog post “Faith-filled Fun: What Is It? And Why I Started It”. That post will give you some background into this blog and a little more in-depth explanation of my Weekly Fun Plans and how to use them. 

This Week’s Theme: Come One Come All!

Whether you’ve been to a big circus production, a state fair, or a small-town carnival, I’m sure most of us have enjoyed one of these fun and exciting summer activities at some point in our lives! I know every year growing up I always looked forward to my town’s local fair. There was something so magical about all the lights, the amazing food, the carnival rides, and seeing everyone from my city old and young come together to enjoy something fun together. 

That’s a fun unique thing about the circus or carnivals, they are something everyone can enjoy. This week we are going to use this silly colorful theme to talk about how just like the circus says “Come one come all!”, God’s family, the church, is for EVERYONE! We will answer the questions ”What is the church?” and “Who can be part of God’s family?”, and we will do this through fun circus-themed crafts, snacks, and activities. 

If you try anything in this week’s plan don’t forget to share your experiences on social media! Tag us @faithfilledfun on Instagram or use #faithfilledfun. 

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Bible Lesson: What to Read or Watch this week

Since this week we are learning who can be a part of God’s family, here are some great resources to read/watch:

If you have young children (ages 0-8): 

  • Listen to this week’s story on the Bible for Kids app. If you have younger children, I highly recommend downloading the “Bible for Kids” app from the App Store. This is a FREE app for children that uses fun moving graphics and sounds to tell them stories in the Bible. Read the stories yourself or use the audio to have them read aloud to you. On the app, this week’s corresponding Bible story is titled “Everybody’s Welcome“.

If you have older children/teens (ages 9-18):

  • Read the same Bible verses listed above and take notes on what they’ve learned. Then have them answer the discussion questions for this week’s lesson.

Bible Lesson: Questions to Ask Your Kids/Discuss this week

If you read the recommended Bible verses or watched the YouTube video your kids should be able to answer this week’s question:

What is the church? Answer: The church is God’s family!

If you have little ones (ages 0-8):

I would focus on that one question first. Ask them the same question every morning or evening and see if they can remember the answer. Once they understand and remember that answer, move on to the additional discussion questions below.

Additional Discussion Questions:

  • Who can be a part of God’s family? (Answer: Everyone!)
  • What do you need to do to be a part of God’s family? (Answer: Believe & follow Jesus)
  • Who can you share Jesus with? (Make a list of people you know who you can share Jesus with)

Bible Lesson: Memory Verse

Memorizing scripture is vital to teaching our children at a young age. Recalling and reciting scripture that they’ve memorized will help them as they grow and go through trials in life. It will also encourage them, equip them to go out and be little disciples of Jesus, and strengthen their faith as they age.

If you watched this week’s YouTube Bible Adventure episode, then you’re children would have learned a very paraphrased version of 1 Timothy 3:15. For another, more direct memory verse, I recommend memorizing memorizing Romans 15:7 this week!

Memorizing scripture is so much easier for kids if you can find a way to make it fun. Here are some different ideas to try as a family to help memorize this week’s verse:

  • Come up with some simple motions for each word of the verse and make a cheer or dance out of it.
  • Come up with your own melody and create a song out of it.
  • Make it a game. Start by saying one word or phrase of the verse at a time and have your kids repeat after you until you’ve gotten through the whole verse. Then repeat the process saying the words differently every time. Examples: slow, fast, in a silly voice, quiet, loud, etc.

Once your child/children have got it, I recommend practicing reciting the verse each morning over breakfast or before they leave for school and maybe even again before bed. Make it a part of your routine and you’ll be amazed at how fast they will begin to pick it up.

Supplies needed for this week’s activities

Here is a quick list of all the supplies that you will need to complete all the suggested crafts, activities, and snacks for this week’s plan. For a list of my most used craft supplies, and things I will be utilizing often in future Weekly Fun Plans be sure to check out my Links page.

Recipe: Circus Snack Mix

This week’s snack idea is a fun way to present a circus-themed sweet treat to your kids while you discuss this week’s lesson. Follow the link for the full Circus Snack Mix recipe!

Crafts:

This week, we are making “Puffy Paint Cotton Candy Art” and “Cotton Ball Popcorn” pictures with a bonus downloadable “Circus Ticket Coloring Sheet”. All these crafts are simple, fun, and perfect for our “Come One Come All” circus-themed week!

Puffy Paint Cotton Candy Art:

Our first craft this week is a quick and easy painting project with a 3-dimensional twist your kids with love! Follow the link for easy step-by-step instructions on how to make this Puffy Paint Cotton Candy Art.

Cotton Ball Popcorn Picture:

Next up we have another fun 3D craft with this fun Cotton Ball Popcorn Picture. Simply use cotton balls and paper to make a “popping” piece of art! Follow the link for an easy step-by-step guide.

Circus Ticket Coloring Sheet:

This week we have a BONUS quick and easy craft option for you! Check out this free downloadable Circus Ticket Coloring Sheet. Print it off, and have your kids color in the tickets while they brainstorm some people they could invite to join the family of God! Click the link for the free & easy-to-download PDF.

Activities:

With our theme this week, “Come One Come All”, here are a few extra ideas for activities to do with your children:

  • Play pretend “circus” at home.
  • Visit a real carnival or circus (if you’re able)
  • Make some carnival-style games like a ring toss, ball toss, etc. at home.
  • Invite someone to church, youth group, or bible study this week.

Parenting Tip of the Week:

One easy way we can help our children build a strong foundation of faith is through the music we listen to in our homes and in the car. It can be such a passive activity having music on in the background while we cook dinner, while they play with their toys, or while we drive them to school or practice, but it can make such an impact. Fill your home with praise and worship music whenever possible. You’ll see the greatest effects of this when you suddenly hear your children singing along to the words of your favorite worship song. Check out my Spotify for playlists I’ve created specifically with Christian Songs for Kids and My Current Worship Favs to play in our home! New songs are added frequently.

christian songs for kids spotify playlist

Prayers:

Lastly, I like to end each Weekly Fun Plan with some example prayers for your week. One is to pray with your kids, maybe before they get on the bus in the morning, before a meal, or before bed, and the other prayer is for you, the parent, to pray over your kids throughout the week.

Prayer to say with your kids this week: 

Dear God, thank You for your church and that everyone is invited to be a part of your family. Give me the boldness to invite others to join your family too. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Prayer to pray over your kids this week: 

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that there is a place for everyone in Your church. Fill me and my family with the Holy Spirit. Help us to be a loving and welcoming part of your church. I pray for the continued growth of your church. May we all work in unity to glorify You and further your kingdom. Give my family the courage and boldness to share you with everyone everywhere we go. In Jesus’ name, amen.

I hope you have a wonderful week and don’t forget to subscribe to my email list and follow me on Instagram @faithfilledfun to stay up to date with the blog!

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