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GOD MADE ME.

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DIRECTOR OF MESSAGINGKristen Ivy

DIRECTOR OFPRESCHOOL STRATEGYBrittany Compton Robertson

DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUMKathy Hill

DESIGN AND BRAND MANAGERSharon van Rossum

CREATIVE TEAMBrittany Compton RobertsonKathy HillAutumn WardAshley HiersDonna HighSharon van Rossum Deb Springer McKenzie Causey

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B I B L E S T O R Y

God has a plan for me.

JOSEPH GETS A COAT AND GOES TO EGYPT

GENESIS 37; JEREMIAH 1:5

M E M O R Y V E R S E

“The plans of the LORD stand firm forever.”

PSALM 33:11, NIV

K E Y Q U E S T I O N

Who has a plan for you?

B O T T O M L I N E


B A S I C T R U T H

God made me.

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PRELUDE SOCIAL WORSHIP STORY GROUPS HOME

PRELUDE: Setting the tone for the experienceFor Leaders OnlyMonthly OverviewCreate the Environment

SOCIAL: Providing time for fun interactionOffer one or more of these activities as preschoolers arrive. Oh, NO, Joseph! Pin the CoatWork of Art

WORSHIP: Inviting people to respond to GodPlan for MeEverybody Sing

STORY: Communicating God’s truth in engaging waysIntroductory SketchBible StoryPrayer

GROUPS: Creating a safe place to connectOffer as many of these activities as your time, facilities, resources, and leadership allow. Memory Verse with MotionsPicture Pages Week 1 Story ReviewWeavingThat’s a WrapJournal and Prayer

HOME: Prompting action beyond the experienceGoing HomeParent Cue

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B A S I C T R U T H

God made me.

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1. PIN THE COATW H AT Y O U N E E D : “Coat” Activity Page, copy paper, poster board, permanent marker, construction paper (1 piece of each of the following colors: yellow, red, blue, orange, and purple), wall tape, glue sticks, and scissors

W H AT Y O U D O : B E F O R E T H E A C T I V I T Y: Copy the “Coat” Activity Page onto the paper and cut out. Place the coat on top of the poster board. Use the marker to trace the coat onto the poster board. Alternately, enlarge the coat shape or draw it free hand on the poster board. Tape the poster board to a wall at preschool level. Cut each piece of construction paper into one-inch horizontal strips.

D U R I N G T H E A C T I V I T Y: Have the children stand in front of the coat on the wall. Lay the strips on the floor next to the coat. Encourage the children to work together and to use the glue sticks to glue the strips of paper onto the coat.

A F T E R T H E A C T I V I T Y: Be sure that each child has a turn to glue a strip onto the coat.

W H AT Y O U S AY: B E F O R E T H E A C T I V I T Y: “We are going to decorate a coat. Let’s make it as colorful as we can.”

D U R I N G T H E A C T I V I T Y: “Let’s work together and glue these colorful strips (hold up) all over the coat!” (Do activity.)

A F T E R T H E A C T I V I T Y: “WOW! Look at how colorful our coat is! Today we are going to hear an exciting Bible story about a boy with a colorful coat just like the one that we made. Are you ready to her a TRUE story from the Bible?”

T R A N S I T I O N : Move to Worship and Story by pretending to put on and wear a coat as you walk to the story area.

P L A Yan activity that encourages preschoolers to follow guidelines

while having fun and learning new concepts

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PSALM 33:11, NIV



B O T T O M L I N E


B A S I C T R U T H

God made me.

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2. WORK OF ARTW H AT Y O U N E E D : White butcher paper; red marker; scissors; and a variety of art supplies such as markers, crayons, tissue paper pieces, glue sticks, stickers, etc. W H AT Y O U D O : B E F O R E T H E A C T I V I T Y: Cut a large square out of your butcher paper. (The size will depend on the number of children that are participating.) Draw a large red heart outline on the butcher paper square. After you draw the heart, cut the square into four equal sections. Number the sections 1-4 on the back of the paper.

(NOTE: This activity will continue all month. You will use one of the four sections of the butcher paper each week. Hang each section in the hallway for parents to see each week, like you’re putting a puzzle together. During Week 4, all of the sections will make one large heart. It will be the children’s work of art.)

D U R I N G T H E A C T I V I T Y: Lay the first section on the table along with the variety of art supplies. Encourage the children to decorate within the red line. A F T E R T H E A C T I V I T Y: Hang the heart section in the hallway for parents to see. W H AT Y O U S AY: B E F O R E T H E A C T I V I T Y: “Raise your hand if you like making things. (Pause.) Me too! Today we get to begin making our very own work of art. See this red line? (Point to the red heart outline.) We can use any of the supplies in this bucket to decorate inside this red line. When we’re done we will hang it for all of your parents to see. Let’s get started!”

D U R I N G T H E A C T I V I T Y: “That looks great, [child’s name]! Good job, [child’s name]! Ooo, I like what you did there, [child’s name]!” (Continue to encourage each child by name as they create.)

A F T E R T H E A C T I V I T Y: “Okay, let’s go hang the first piece of our work of art. (Hang the first piece in the hallway.) There we go! I have a plan for this art. It’s going to be awesome. Okay, now it’s Bible story time! Today’s story is about a guy named Joseph and how God has a plan for him. God made Joseph’s story into a work of art!”

T R A N S I T I O N : Move to Worship and Story by chanting, “I’m a work of art!”

I M A G I N Ean activity that lets preschoolers pretend, imagine,

and role play to enhance their learning

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GOD MADE ME.

USER AGREEMENTTEAM

CEOReggie Joiner

DIRECTOR OF MESSAGINGKristen Ivy

DIRECTOR OFPRESCHOOL STRATEGYBrittany Compton Robertson

DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUMKathy Hill

DESIGN AND BRAND MANAGERSharon van Rossum

CREATIVE TEAMBrittany Compton RobertsonKathy HillAutumn WardAshley HiersDonna HighSharon van Rossum Deb Springer McKenzie Causey

WRITERSAutumn WardKathy Hill

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Scripture marked NIV is taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version™, Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved.

These resources are intended to be downloaded and printed for use by the subscribing entity only and may not be electronically transferred to or duplicated by other non-subscribing entities. Any unauthorized reproduction of this material or incorporation into a new work is a direct violation of US copyright laws. ©2018 The reThink Group. All rights reserved. First Look® and the First Look® logo are trademarks of The reThink Group.

“STATEMENT OF FAITH” USER AGREEMENTOrange gladly grants permission to churches, schools, and other licensees to tailor First Look® materials to fit their unique leadership requirements, locale and format preferences, and physical environment needs. However, if you wish to edit the content substantively, including Bible stories, learning activities, scripts, and any other content in which biblical principles and concepts are presented, you are obligated to do so within the doctrinal guidelines we’ve expressed in our Statement of Faith.

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B I B L E S T O R Y






PSALM 33:11, NIV



B O T T O M L I N E


B A S I C T R U T H

God made me.

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Gather children for a Large Group time that includes interactive worship and the Bible story.

WORSHIPUse the full mix of the monthly song provided with the curriculum to lead your preschoolers in worship. Encourage children to be active during worship by incorporating the appropriate hand motions.

W H AT Y O U N E E D : Paperclip “Memory Verse Card” in your Bible at Matthew 28:19. You will need a CD player and this month’s worship song, “Plan for Me,” which is included in your monthly files. The dance moves for this song are available on the “Everybody Sing” Dance Moves DVD.

L E A D E R : “Hello, friends! It is so great to see you today. It’s a brand new month and we get to hear a story about a man named Joseph all month long. Do you know what’s awesome about Joseph? God had a plan for him. Do you know what else is awesome? God has a plan for you, and God has a plan for me ! When I ask you this very important question, ‘Who has a plan for you? ’ I want you to say, ‘God has a plan for me.’ Let’s try it. Who has a plan for you?”

C H I L D R E N A N D L E A D E R : “God has a plan for me.”

L E A D E R : “Great job! You guys are super fantastic! Now let’s sing our new song. Everyone stand up and dance with me.

Lead children in singing “Plan for Me,” this month’s worship song.

“Great singing, everyone. I love that we can sing about God’s plan. God has a plan for you, and God has a plan for me . Who has a plan for you?”

C H I L D R E N A N D L E A D E R : “God has a plan for me.”

L E A D E R : “That’s right! God has a plan for me . In fact, that’s what our memory verse tells us this month. Our memory verse tells us just that. It says: The plans (hold up fingers 1, 2, 3) of the Lord (both hands point up) stand firm forever (stomp feet w/hands on hips), Psalm 33:11. (Hold out hands like a book.) Let’s try that together.”

C H I L D R E N A N D L E A D E R : “The plans (hold up fingers 1, 2, 3) of the Lord (both hands point up) stand firm forever (stomp feet w/hands on hips), Psalm 33:11.” (Hold out hands like a book.) (Repeat several times.)

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L E A D E R : “Great job, everyone! God has a plan for us!”

STORYW H AT Y O U N E E D : Weekly DVD

L E A D E R : Play Weekly DVD.

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PSALM 33:11, NIV



B O T T O M L I N E


B A S I C T R U T H

God made me.

M O V Ean activity that uses a preschooler’s natural desire to move

to help them learn

25 MINUTES



1. MEMORY VERSE WITH MOTIONSW H AT Y O U N E E D : No supplies needed

W H AT Y O U D O : B E F O R E T H E A C T I V I T Y: Say the memory verse and do the following motions in front of the C H I L D R E N :

The plans (hold up fingers 1, 2, 3)of the LORD (both hands point up)stand firm forever (stomp feet with hands on hips).Psalm 33:11, NIV (Hold out hands like a book.)

D U R I N G T H E A C T I V I T Y: Say the verse again with the motions and invite the children to do it with you. Repeat several times.

W H AT Y O U S AY: B E F O R E T H E A C T I V I T Y: “I am going to say our new memory verse today. Everyone watch me! The plans (hold up fingers 1, 2, 3) of the Lord (both hands point up) stand firm forever (stomp feet with hands on hips), Psalm 33:11.” (Hold out hands like a book.)

D U R I N G T H E A C T I V I T Y: “Now let’s do it all together! Are you ready? (Say the verse with the motions several times.)

A F T E R T H E A C T I V I T Y: “Great job! Our memory verse tells us that God has a plan for us. Who has a plan for you? God has a plan for me .

H E A R FROM GOD

M E M O R Y V E R S E R E V I E W

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PSALM 33:11, NIV



B O T T O M L I N E


B A S I C T R U T H

God made me.

25 MINUTES

C R E A T Ean activity that allows preschoolers to review the Bible story,

bottom line, or memory verse by creating a craft to take home



2. PICTURE PAGES WEEK 1 STORY REVIEWW H AT Y O U N E E D : “Bible Story Images” Activity Pages, white cardstock, and wall tape (Optional: Laminator)

W H AT Y O U D O : B E F O R E T H E A C T I V I T Y: Copy the “Bible Story Images” onto cardstock. Provide one set of images per classroom. You may choose to laminate these images since they will be used all month long. Select a large wall in your classroom that children will be able to see when seated. If necessary, clear the wall of any artwork or move furniture around to make it visible. You will add three images each week so make sure you have a space large enough for 12 pictures total.

D U R I N G T H E A C T I V I T Y: Gather the children to sit down in a semicircle near the open wall in your classroom. Review today’s Bible story as you place the three images on the wall. Place these first three images in order on the left hand side of your space at a preschooler’s eye level. Secure each image to the wall with the wall tape.

W H AT Y O U S AY:D U R I N G T H E A C T I V I T Y: “Can you someone raise your hand and tell me who we talked about in our Bible story today? (Pause for responses.) Yes! We talked about Joseph! Joseph had a LOT of brothers. Raise your hand if you have a brother. Awesome. You can put your hands down.”

(Secure the picture of Joseph with his brothers to the wall with the tape.)

“I’ll bet your brothers wouldn’t do what Joseph’s brothers did! Joseph’s brothers were mad about something. Their father had given Joseph a special gift. Does anyone remember what it was? Raise your hands, please. (Pause for responses.) That’s right! Joseph’s father had given him a beautiful coat.

(Secure the picture of Joseph in his coat to the wall next to the first picture.)

“Joseph’s brothers were SO angry that they decided to do something that was very unkind. Does anyone remember what the brothers did? (Pause for

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C R E A T Ean activity that allows preschoolers to review the Bible story,

bottom line, or memory verse by creating a craft to take home

25 MINUTES



responses.) Yes! They threw their brother in a hole and then they sold him to some strangers on their way to Egypt.”

(Secure the picture of Joseph behind a camel to the wall with tape.)

A F T E R T H E A C T I V I T Y: “Joseph had no idea where he was going. But you know what? God knew! God was with Joseph, and He had a special plan for him. He loved Joseph very much. God has a special plan for each one of us! Who has a plan for you? God has a plan for me . He sure does! God loves you so much. How do I know that? Because God made you, and you are a work of art!”

T A L K A B O U T G O D

B I B L E S T O R Y R E V I E W

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PSALM 33:11, NIV



B O T T O M L I N E


B A S I C T R U T H

God made me.

T H I N Kan advanced activity specifically designed for older preschoolers

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3. WEAVINGW H AT Y O U N E E D : “Weaving” Activity Page; white, red, yellow, green, blue, and purple cardstock; and scissors

W H AT Y O U D O : B E F O R E T H E A C T I V I T Y: Copy the “Weaving” Activity Page onto the white cardstock. Fold in half on the dotted line vertically. Be sure the lines are on the outside of the fold. Cut on top of each line on the Activity Page. Be sure to cut through both sides of the paper. Cut the other pieces of cardstock into 1-inch horizontal strips. Each child will need one strip of each color.

D U R I N G T H E A C T I V I T Y: Turn the Activity Page to a landscape orientation and open the page. You should have continuous slits running across the paper. Give each child one of the strips of paper. Help the children weave the strip in and out of the slits onto the Activity Page. Continue the activity with the remaining four strips. Be sure to alternate how you start the weaving—either over or under. Trim the excess length of the strips if needed.

W H AT Y O U S AY:B E F O R E T H E A C T I V I T Y: “We are going to make a colorful picture just like Joseph’s coat!”

D U R I N G T H E A C T I V I T Y: “There are slits in the page. (Point.) You can use this strip of colored paper to weave into the slits into the paper. (Demonstrate.) We will use all different colors of paper to make our page super colorful just like Joseph’s coat in our Bible story.”

A F T E R T H E A C T I V I T Y: “Perfect! Way to go! Joseph’s dad gave him a colorful coat. Joseph didn’t get along with his brothers, but God had a plan for him. He has a plan for all of us too! Who has a plan for you? God has a plan for me !”

L I V E F O R G O D

A P P L I C AT I O N A C T I V I T Y

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PSALM 33:11, NIV



B O T T O M L I N E


B A S I C T R U T H

God made me.

M O V Ean activity that uses a preschooler’s natural desire to move

to help them learn

25 MINUTES



4. THAT’S A WRAP!W H AT Y O U N E E D : Several rolls of different colored crepe paper

W H AT Y O U D O : D U R I N G T H E A C T I V I T Y: Select a leader who is willing to be wrapped up in the crepe paper. Line up the children and let each child take a turn wrapping the chosen leader with some of the crepe paper. To make this a bit smoother, explain that each child will be able to walk around the leader two times as they wrap him/her. Make sure another adult is on hand to help with this process. Switch the color after the first three or four children. Repeat until the leader is fully wrapped and every child has had a turn.

W H AT Y O U S AY: B E F O R E T H E A C T I V I T Y: “What did Joseph’s father give to Joseph to make him feel so special? (Pause for responses.) That’s right! He gave Joseph a beautiful coat. I thought we could use this crepe paper to make our own beautiful coat. Our friend, [leader’s name], will stand here in the middle, and I want you to carefully wrap this crepe paper around him/her. You will have the opportunity to walk around TWO times as you wrap. Are you ready?”

A F T E R T H E A C T I V I T Y: “Whoa! That’s a LOT of crepe paper. (To the leader) Can you walk in that special coat? (Pause.) Wow! This was a very special gift that Joseph received. But it made his brothers angry. And then they did something so crazy! Joseph was sent away and he had no idea where he was headed. But who DID know where Joseph was going? (Pause for responses.) You guys are so sharp! Of course God knew, because God had a plan for Joseph. And we’ll get to see that amazing plan this month. But God’s plans aren’t just for the people we read about in the Bible. God has a plan for YOU too. Who has a plan for you? Say it with me: God has a plan for me .”

L I V E F O R G O D

A P P L I C AT I O N A C T I V I T Y

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PSALM 33:11, NIV



B O T T O M L I N E


B A S I C T R U T H

God made me.

R E F L E C Tan activity that encourages personal application and prayer

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5. JOURNAL AND PRAYERW H AT Y O U N E E D : “Memory Verse Card” paper clipped in your Bible at Psalm 33:11, journal, and fun-shaped pen for each small group

S M A L L G R O U P L E A D E R ( S G L ) : “It’s Small Group time! Let’s pretend to put on our favorite coats and then we’ll walk to our Small Group spot. Here we go! Pretend to put on your favorite coat with me.

(Pretend to put on your coat.)

“Great! Now we’re ready. Come and follow me!

(Make a sweeping motion with your hand for the children to follow you and lead them to your Small Group spot.)

“Here we are! We can take off our pretend coats now.

(Pretend to take off your coat.)

“Glad those are off. Let’s sit down and talk about today’s Bible story. One, two, three, sit down with me!

“Our Bible story today was about a guy named Joseph. He had a favorite coat too. It was his favorite coat because his daddy made it for him. Were Joseph’s big brothers happy or mad that their daddy made him a special coat?

(Pause for response.)

“They were mad! SO mad they sent Joseph far, far away. Even though this made Joseph sad, he still trusted that God had a plan for him.

“God had a plan for Joseph, and He has a plan for you too! It’s true! God has a plan for YOU! So when I ask: ‘Who has a plan for you? ’ I want you to say, ‘God has a plan for me.’ Got it? Let’s try it. Who has a plan for you?”

C H I L D R E N A N D S G L : “God has a plan for me.”

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S G L : “Now use your whisper voice. Who has a plan for you?”

C H I L D R E N A N D S G L : “God has a plan for me.”

(Open Bible to verse.)

S G L : “He sure does! And no one can mess up God’s plans. Listen to the Bible verse we’re learning this month. It says: The plans of the LORD stand firm forever, Psalm 33:11. That means God’s plans are strong and only He can change them.

(Close Bible and lay it down.)

“Let’s stand up and say our new verse together with the motions. Just say what I say and do what I do.

C H I L D R E N A N D S G L : “The plans (hold up fingers 1, 2, 3) of the Lord (both hands point up) stand firm forever (stomp feet with hands on hips), Psalm 33:11.” (Hold out hands like a book.) (Repeat the verse with motions a few times.)

S G L : “That was great!

(Give each child a high-five.)

“Sit back down with me so we can write in our prayer journal.

(Hold journal and fun-shaped pen.)

“Joseph trusted God’s plan for him, even when he was sad. We can do that too. Let’s make a list of things that make us sad. Then, when we pray, we can ask God to help us trust His plan when we’re sad.

(Write each child’s name and what they say beside their name. Remember to print the words they say so the children can recognize their names and the letters.)

“Thank you for making this list with me. We all get sad sometimes. Let’s pray and ask God to help us trust His plan when we’re sad. Would anyone like to pray before I pray?”

(Give each child who wants to pray the opportunity to do so.)

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PRAYERS G L : “Dear God, thank You for the true stories in the Bible we get to hear every time we come to church. Thank You for teaching us that we can trust Your plan, even when we’re sad. Please help [child’s name] trust you when (name what he listed) makes him sad. (Repeat for each child.) We know we can always trust Your plan. Thank You for being so awesome! We love You, God! In Jesus’ name, amen.”

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