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In partnership with Salem Publishing, DYM now provides Lift Curriculum for Children's & Preschool Ministries (PreK-5th Grade)

Lift is a Christ-Centered Children’s Ministry curriculum. This means that Jesus is central to every lesson. Whether we begin with an Old Testament story, a New Testament passage, or a lesson based on a topic, all paths lead to Jesus. Each story is told, and each lesson delivered, with the purpose of promoting and glorifying Christ in the minds and hearts of students.

John 12:32 - And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.

Lift The Name Of Jesus

Lift Curriculum exists to lift Jesus up before children with every lesson, in the belief that if we do so, he will draw all people to himself. This means that the self-sacrificial love, goodness, grace, and beauty of Christ are put on display, as we explore how He is the main character and event of the Bible.

Jesus Every Week

We want to help you lift up the name of Jesus every week. If a child only comes to church once, we want to make sure they hear about Jesus.

Every series includes everything you need to program your kids' ministry program. This includes curriculum, games, worship, object lesson videos and Bible story videos. But we don't leave you to fend for yourself. We also equip you with a scope & sequence to follow and easy to navigate lesson folders so you know exactly what lesson to teach and what videos to use every single week.

Pumpkin Parables

Series 2 of 12 in Lift Curriculum Year 1

Each month will now include a preschool lesson that matches the theme of the Elementary lesson and can be used throughout the month.

Preschool Main Idea: God Is Better Than Anything

Preschool Bible Story: Matthew 13:44-46, The Stories of the Pearl and the Treasure

ELEMENTARY LESSON:

MEMORY VERSE:  

“Lord, show me your ways. Teach me how to follow you.” - Psalm 25:4

Week 1: Pumpkin Patch

Big Idea: Kids will learn that once we realize how great God is, we will value it more than anything else in the world.
Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, The Stories of the Pearl and the Treasure
Worship Songs:  Jireh, Goodness of God, Whom Shall I Fear
Game Video: Bible Basics: Riddles
Object Lesson: Parable Of The Treasure - Following Jesus

Week 2: Seeds

Big Idea: Kids will learn that when we put our trust in God, he can turn a little faith into something great.
Scripture: Matthew 13:31-34, The Stories of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast
Worship Songs:  Jireh, Whom Shall I Fear, You Never Let Go
Game Video: Books of the Bible Survival Game 2
Object Lesson: Parable Of The Mustard Seed - Small But Mighty

Week 3: Hard Shell

Big Idea: Kids will learn that God doesn't want us to become hard but to have soft and forgiving hearts.
Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, The Story of the Unmerciful Servant
Worship Songs: Goodness of God, You Never Let Go, Raise a Hallelujah
Game Video: Books of the Bible Survival Game 3
Object Lesson: Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant - Forgiveness

Week 4: Stem

Big Idea: Kids will learn that we must stay connected to Jesus if we are to keep becoming more like Jesus.
Scripture: John 15:1-12, The Vine and the Branches
Worship Songs:  You Never Let Go, Raise a Hallelujah, Great Things
Game Video: Pumpkin Shuffle
Object Lesson: Parable Of The Vine - Connecting With Jesus

This resource includes:

• 4 weeks of kids curriculum for Elementary and Preschool
• 4 games (.mp4)
• 4 Lesson Bible story videos (.mp4)
• Elementary school lessons include:
  • 4 Lessons (.pdf)
  • 4 weeks of coloring pages for each lesson
  • Memory verse graphics for each week
  • Parent resouces
  • Volunteer resources
• Preschool lessons include:
  • Craft lessons
  • 4 weeks of Bible lessons
• Plug and play slides (.ppt)
• Series graphics (.jpg)