Acts 8-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum

What were the first Christians like?    This series is an in-depth look at the book of Acts. Acts is short for “Acts of the Apostles.” Apostles were those who had witnessed Jesus firsthand and began spreading his word and building the first churches through the Holy Spirit, even though sometimes they faced big challenges.   _______ Acts Children's Ministry Curriculum Lesson Overview Memory Verse: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. Then you will tell people about me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria. ” Acts 1:8 Lessons: Jesus’ Parting Gift Scripture: Acts 2:1-12, 36-40, The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost  Jesus had promised that the Holy Spirit would come to be a guide and advocate, but the apostles didn’t know exactly how or when it would happen. When it did, people noticed. 3,000 people were baptized all in one day!  Objective: Kids will learn, “Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to guide and encourage us.” The First Churches  Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, T