2024 Gopher Buddies Activity Pack

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King Josiah Follows God’s Word

Activity Directions: Circle the pictures of the children who are choosing to obey and follow God’s Word.

Big Idea: When you hear God’s Word, Choose to Obey. The Bible lesson was taught from: 2 Kings 22; 23:1-25.
Memory Verse: James 1:22 Our Quiet Time This Week:
Ask your child: What did King Josiah do when he found God’s Word? (He chose to obey, and he told his people to obey God.) I Will Hear God’s Word and Do

The Farmer and the Seeds

Activity Directions: Number the pictures in 1-5 order.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: When you hear God’s Word, Choose to Believe. The Bible lesson was taught from: Luke 8:4-9, 11-15.
Memory Verse: James 1:22 Our Quiet Time This Week:
Ask your child: How can we be like good soil? (By believing God’s Word and obeying what it says)
I Will Hear God’s Word and Do It Lesson

Directions:

Timothy Hears About God’s Word

I Will Hear God’s Word and Do It - review lesson

Activity Directions: Color the triangle path that leads the children to the Bible.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: Be Ready to Hear and Obey God’s Word. The Bible lesson was taught from: 2 Kings 22; 23:1-25; Luke 8:4-9,11-15; Acts 16:1-2; 2 Timothy 1:5, 3:14-16.

Memory Verse: James 1:22 Our Quiet Time This Week:

Ask your child: What are some things you know God’s Word says to do? (Possible answers: obey parents, be truthful, love others.) I Will Hear God’s Word and Do It

God Sends Tens Plagues

Activity Directions: Circle the biggest item in each row. Count the items and write the number in the space.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: There is Only One God. He is Powerful! The Bible lesson was taught from: Exodus 7-12. Memory Verse: Psalm 48:1a
Quiet Time This Week:

God Parts the Red Sea

Activity Directions: Draw a line along the path to show how the Israelites traveled out of Egypt.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: There is only one God. Nothing is impossible for Him! The Bible lesson was taught from: Exodus 13:17–15:21.

Memory Verse: Psalm 48:1a Our Quiet Time This Week: Ask your child: If something is hard or seems impossible, who can help? (God. Nothing is impossible for Him!) God

God Sends Manna from Heaven

Activity Directions: Circle the 6 things that are different in the picture on the bottom. Write the number 6 on the line.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: There is only One God. We can trust Him!
Memory Verse: Psalm 48:1a
Quiet Time This Week:

God Can Do Anything - review lesson

Activity Directions: Draw a circle around the pictures that shows how God helped the Israelites and gave them what they needed. Draw a line under the pictures that shows how God helps you and gives you what you need.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: There is only One God. He can do anything! The Bible lesson was taught from: Exodus 7-12; Exodus 13:17–15:21; Exodus 16.

Ask your child: How is God special? (He can do anything!)

Memory Verse: Psalm 48:1a Our Quiet Time This Week:

Jesus Walks on the Water

Activity Directions: Put the pictures in 1,2,3 order of how they happened.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: Because Jesus is God, He could walk on water. The Bible lesson was taught from: Matthew 14:22-33.

Ask your child: What did Jesus show by walking on the water? (He

Memory Verse: John 3:2b Our Quiet Time This Week:
showed His power and that He is God.)
Miracles of Jesus Lesson 1

A Blind Man Sees

Activity Directions: Draw a circle around the five hidden eyes in the picture. Discuss how Jesus helped Bartimaeus.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: Because Jesus is God, He has the power to heal people. The Bible lesson was taught from: Mark 10:46-52.

Ask your child: How

Memory Verse: John 3:2b Our Quiet Time This Week:
did Jesus help Bartimaeus? (Jesus helped him to see. He healed him.)
Miracles of Jesus Lesson 2

A Big Catch

Activity Directions: Find the words in the puzzle and trace the letters.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: Because Jesus is my God, He has a job for me to do. The Bible lesson was taught from: Luke 5:1-11.

Ask your child: Who do you want to tell this week that Jesus loves them? (Answers will vary.)

Our

Memory Verse: John 3:2b
Quiet Time This Week:
Miracles of Jesus

Miracles of Jesus - review lesson

Activity Directions: Draw a line along the path from the child to his friends.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: Because Jesus is God, He did miracles that only God can do. The Bible lesson was taught from: Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 5:1-11.

Ask your child: What are some of the miracles that Jesus did? (Walked on water; helped a blind man to see; helped the fishermen catch a large number of fish.)

Memory Verse: John 3:2b Our Quiet Time This Week:
Miracles of Jesus

Jesus Teaches How to Pray

Activity Directions: Match the colored shapes on the left with the picture that matches it. Trace the shapes around the picture.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: I can talk to God any time. The Bible lesson was taught from: Luke 11:1-8. Memory Verse: Luke 18:1b Our Quiet Time This Week: Ask your child: When and how can you talk to God?

(Anytime - use your bracelet to

us to pray.)

Color the bracelet beads:

Yellow – I talk to God Who is in Heaven.

Purple – I praise God because He is special.

Orange – I talk to God about the things I need.

Blue – I ask God to forgive my sins.

Green – I ask God to help me forgive others when they tell me they are sorry.

Red – I ask God to help me stay away from sin.

Daniel Prays to God

Activity Directions: Count the lions and draw a circle around the correct number. Write the number on the line. Draw a square around the number of times a day Daniel prayed. Color the lions.

HOME CONNECTION

Jesus Wants Me to Pray with Humility

Activity Directions: Draw lines from 1 to 10 to connect the dots. Color the picture.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: It is important to be humble when we pray. The Bible lesson was taught from: Luke 18:9-14.

Verse: Luke 18:1b Our Quiet Time This Week: Ask your child: How can we pray with humility? (We can make God the most

Color

I Can Pray - review lesson

Activity Directions: Color the letters using the color code.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: Prayer is talking to God. The Bible lesson was taught from: Luke 11:1-8; Daniel 6:1-23; Luke 18:9-14.
Memory Verse: Luke 18:1b Our Quiet Time This Week:
Ask your child: What is prayer? (Talking to God)

Samson Disobeys God

Activity Directions: Number the pictures in 1, 2, 3, 4 order. Use the pictures to retell the lesson.

Big Idea: Everyone sins.

HOME CONNECTION

The Bible lesson was taught from: Judges 13; 16:4-30.

Ask your child: What happened when Samson chose to disobey God? (He lost his strength.)

Memory Verse: Romans 6:23 Our Quiet Time This Week:

Sin Separates Us from God Lesson

David Asks God to Forgive Him

Activity Directions: Color the words.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: God forgives us when we are sorry for our sin. The Bible lesson was taught from: 2 Samuel 11-12; Psalm 51:1-19. Memory Verse: Romans 6:23 Our Quiet Time This Week: Ask your child: What has God promised to do if you tell Him you are sorry for your sin? (He will forgive you.)

Sin Separates Us from God

Jesus Came to Forgive My Sin

Activity Directions: Draw a line from the numbers 1 to 10. Color the cross.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: Jesus loves me so much; He forgives my sins. The Bible lesson was taught from Romans 3:23; 6:23; 10:9 Memory Verse: Romans 3:23 Our Quiet Time This Week: Ask your child: What does Jesus promise to do when we are sorry for our sin?

(He promises to forgive us.)

Sin Separates Us from God

Sin Separates Us from God - review lesson

Activity Directions: Color the cross brown. Color the word God yellow.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: I am a sinner, but because of Jesus, I can be forgiven. The Bible lesson was taught from: Judges 13; 16:4-30; 2 Samuel 11-12; Psalm 51:1-19; Romans 3:23; 6:23; 10:9.

Ask your child: What did Jesus do to make it possible for our sin to be forgiven? (Jesus died on the cross to take the punishment we deserve.)

Sin Separates Us from God
Lesson 4

Lydia Helps the Missionaries

Activity Directions: Circle one way you can help missionaries. Trace the letters HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: I can help by sharing with missionaries. Bible lesson was taught from: Acts 16:14-15, 40.

Verse: Matthew 5:16a Our Quiet Time This Week: Ask your child: How can you help a missionary? (Answers will vary.)

Priscilla and Aquila Help Paul

Activity Directions: Color the picture.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: I can help by sharing the good news of Jesus! The Bible lesson was taught from: Acts 18:1-4; Romans 16:3-5.

Ask your child: Who is someone you can share the good news about Jesus this week? (Answers will vary.)

Memory Verse: Matthew 5:16a Our Quiet Time This Week:

Onesiphorus is Kind to Paul

Activity Directions: Draw a line from Onesiphorus to Paul. Circle one way you can share kindness with others. HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: I can help by sharing kindness. The Bible lesson was taught from: 2 Timothy 1:16-18. Memory Verse: Matthew 5:16a Our Quiet Time This Week:

Ask your child: Who is a missionary or someone who works at the church who you can show kindness to this week? (Answers will vary.)

I Learn About Helpers in the Church - review lesson

Activity Directions: Cut the door and windows out and glue the tabs onto the house.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: I can share God’s love. The Bible lesson was taught from: Acts 16:14-15, 40; 18:1-4; Romans 16:3-5; 2 Timothy 1:16-18.

Ask your child: How can we help missionaries? (Answer will vary.)

Memory Verse: Matthew 5:16a Our Quiet Time This Week:

I Learn About Helpers in the Church
Lesson 4

Noah Obeys God

Activity Directions: Color the rainbow using the color code.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: I want to obey everything God says to do. The Bible lesson was taught from: Genesis 6-9.

Ask your child: How did Noah obey God?

(He did everything God told him to do; he built an ark and brought all the animals in.)

Memory Verse: Exodus 24:7b Our Quiet Time This Week:

I Can Joyfully Obey God - review lesson

Activity Directions: Trace the letters. Draw a line to the children who are choosing to obey. HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: I Can Joyfully Obey God The Bible lesson was taught from: Genesis 6-9.

Ask your child: Whom should we obey?

(We should obey God, our parents, teachers, and others who care for us.)

Memory Verse: Exodus 24:7b Our Quiet Time This Week:

The Man Who Said, “Thank You”

Activity Directions: Trace the numbers on the men’s robes. Say the numbers as you trace them.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: It is loving to say, “Thank you.” The Bible lesson was taught from: Luke 17:11-19.

Ask your child: Name one thing you can thank God for. (Answers will vary.)

Memory Verse: Psalm 118:1a Our Quiet Time This Week:

Thankfulness

I Can Be Thankful - review lesson

Activity Directions: Color the words using the color code. Write your name in the sentence and trace the words thank you. Discuss ways to show you are thankful.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: I Can Give Thanks The Bible lesson was taught from: Luke 17:11-19. Memory Verse: Psalm 118:1a Our Quiet Time This Week: Ask your child: Name one person you would like to say thank you to. What would you like to thank them for? (Answers will vary.)

David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth

Activity Directions: Circle the 6 things that are different in the bottom picture.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: God wants me to be kind to others. The Bible lesson was taught from: 2 Samuel 9:1-13; Galatians 6:10.

Ask your child: According to the Bible, to whom should we be kind? (We should be kind to everyone, especially those in our church family.)

Memory Verse: Ephesians 4:32a Our Quiet Time This Week:

Ways to show kindness

#1. Give a gift.

#2. Help someone.

#3. Spend time with someone.

I Can Be Kind to Others - review lesson

Activity Directions: Trace the letters in the word kind. Draw a line from the words to the pictures to finish the sentence.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: I can show God’s love by being kind to others. The Bible lesson was taught from: 2 Samuel 9:1-13; Galatians 6:10.

Memory Verse: Ephesians 4:32a Our Quiet Time This Week: Ask your child: Whose love do we show by being kind to others? (We show God’s love.)

God is Faithful to Joshua

Activity Directions: Draw a line under the picture that is the smallest in each row.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: God is faithful. We can trust and obey Him. The Bible lesson was taught from: Joshua 6.
Memory Verse: Psalm 89:1b Our Quiet Time This Week:
Ask your child: What did God do when Joshua obeyed and trusted His plan? (God was faithful, and the wall came down.)

God Wants Me to Be Faithful - review lesson

Activity Directions: Draw a line from 1 to 12. Trace the word Faithful.

HOME CONNECTION

Idea: God is faithful all the time; He wants us to be faithful too. The Bible lesson was taught from: Joshua 5:6, 9-15; 6.

Verse:

89:1b Our Quiet Time This Week: Ask your child: What are some ways you can be faithful and obey God. (Answers will vary.)

Big
Memory
Psalm

The Loving Father

Activity Directions: Put the pictures in 1,2,3,4 order.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: God’s love is forever. The Bible lesson was taught from: Luke 15:11-24. Memory Verse: Our Quiet Time This Week: Ask your child: Will God still love you, even if you do something wrong? (Yes, God’s love is forever!) Parent Night

The Two Friends

Activity Directions: Draw a line through the maze from David to his friend Jonathan.

HOME CONNECTION

Ask your child: How can you be a good friend? (Answers will vary.)

Big Idea: God wants me to be a good friend. The Bible lesson was taught from: 1 Samuel 18- 20.
Memory Verse: Our Quiet Time This Week:
Friend Night

Angels Announce Jesus’ Birth

Activity Directions: Draw a line from 1-10. Write your name on the line. Color the gift.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: Jesus is the best gift! The Bible lesson was taught from: Luke 2:1-20. Memory Verse: Our Quiet Time This Week:

Ask your child: Name one person you can tell this week about the good news of Jesus coming into the world. (Answers will vary.) Christmas

The Road to Emmaus

Activity Directions: Circle the hidden pictures. Write the number of how many you found.

HOME CONNECTION

Ask

Big Idea: I can tell others the good news—Jesus is alive! The Bible lesson was taught from: Luke 24:13-35. Memory Verse: Our Quiet Time This Week:
your child: Why was Jesus’ tomb empty? (Jesus is alive!) Easter

Jonah’s Fish Tale

Activity Directions: Draw a line to match the pictures. Trace the word God.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: It is important to obey God. The Bible lesson was taught from: Jonah 1; 3:1-5, 10.

Ask your child: What are some ways you can obey God? (Answers will vary.)

Memory Verse: 1 Joh n 5:3a Our Quiet Time This Week:
Beaches and Boats

Draw what you think the fish that swallowed Jonah looked like. Don't forget to make it big!

Activity Directions: Color the picture.

Paul and the Sinking Ship

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: I can ask God for help when I am afraid The Bible lesson was taught from: Acts 27:13-44; 28:1-2, 10. Memory Verse: 1 Joh n 5:3a Our Quiet Time This Week:

Ask your child: What should we do when we are afraid? (We should pray and ask God to help us.)

Beaches and Boats

The Blind Man Goes to the Pool

Activity Directions: Draw a circle around three things you can see in the sky. Draw a triangle around three things you can see on the ground. Draw a square around one of your favorite things.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: Jesus cares about us! The Bible lesson was taught from: John 9:1-12. Memory Verse: 1 Peter 5:7 Our Quiet Time This Week:

Ask your child: Jesus helped the blind man see. How does He help us? (He cares for us when we are sad, hurt, lonely, scared, etc.) Wet and Wild

Jesus cared for the needs of the blind man. Color the ways that Jesus cares for you.

Jesus Calms the Storm

Activity Directions: Write a 1 next to what happened first. Write a 2 next to what happened second. Write a 3 next to what happened third. Write a 4 next to what happened last.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: Jesus is always good and always in control. The Bible lesson was taught from: Mark 4:35-41.

Ask your child: What should you remember next time you are afraid? (Jesus is good and always in control.)

Verse: 1 Peter 5:7 Our Quiet Time This Week:

Wet and Wild Lesson

Let’s Build a House

Activity Directions: Draw a line to connect the numbers from 1 to 10. Color the picture.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: Choosing to read and obey God’s Word is wise. The Bible lesson was taught from: Matthew 7:24-29.
Memory Verse: Psalm 121:2 Our Quiet Time This Week:
Ask your child: How can you be like the wise man Jesus taught about? (By reading and obeying God’s Word, the Bible.)
Sand and Stones

A Sling and a Stone

Activity Directions: Trace the letters of the words in the sentence. Circle the pictures of something you need God to help you do.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: I can pray and ask God for help The Bible lesson was taught from: 1 Samuel 17:1-50.

Ask your child: What do you need God’s help with? (Answers will vary)

Memory Verse: Psalm 121:2 Our Quiet Time This Week:

Sand and Stones

Moses and the Burning Bush

Activity Directions: Color the two pictures that are the same in each row.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: God has a plan for our life

The Bible lesson was taught from: Exodus 3:1–4:17.

Ask your child: How will God let you know what His plans are for you?

(As you read the Bible and pray, God will show you His plans.)

Memory Verse: Joshua 24:15b Our Quiet Time This Week:

A Fiery Contest

Activity Directions: Color the fire on the altar using the color code.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: God is the one true God The Bible lesson was taught from: 1 Kings 18:19-39. Memory Verse: Joshua 24:15b Our Quiet Time This Week: Ask your child: What did the people do when they saw Elijah’s altar on fire? (They fell down and worshiped God.) Wow, is it Ever Hot

Jesus Goes Home

Activity Directions: Write a 1 on the line by what happened first. Number the rest of the pictures in order.

HOME CONNECTION

The Bible lesson was taught from: Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:1-11.

Ask your child: Who are some people you can tell about Jesus’ love?

(Encourage your child to think of friends, neighbors, or family members that they can tell about Jesus.)

Memory Verse: John 14:6 Our Quiet Time This Week:

Big Idea: Jesus is alive in Heaven!

Jesus is the Way, Truth, and Life

Activity Directions: Draw a line through the maze. Circle the letters.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: Jesus is the only way to Heaven. The Bible lesson was taught from: Joh n 14:1-6. Memory Verse: John 14:6 Our Quiet Time This Week:

Ask your child: How do you get to Heaven? (By admitting sin and believing Jesus died to take the punishment we deserve.)

Peter and John Heal a Lame Man

Activity Directions: Draw a circle around the hidden silver coins. Draw a triangle around the hidden gold coins. Count the number of coins you found all together. Write the number on the line above.

HOME CONNECTION

Big Idea: I can help others with something more valuable than gold. The Bible lesson was taught from: Acts 3:1-10. Memory Verse: Philippians 2:14 Our Quiet Time This Week:

Ask your child: What is something you can do this week to help others? (Answers will vary.) Going For the Gold

The Golden Calf

Activity Directions: Follow the maze. Color each picture.

HOME CONNECTION

Ask your child: What is more valuable than gold?

Big Idea: Our God is more valuable than gold. The Bible lesson was taught from: Exodus 32 and Psalm 32:1.
Memory Verse: Philippians 2:14 Our Quiet Time This Week:
(The one true God)
Going For the Gold

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