Take the Lead Letters to Church INSTRUCTIONS: Use the Space Provided to Draw a Picture of a Teacher Or Leader Who Has Helped You

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Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 32 • Session 4 Take the Lead Letters to Church INSTRUCTIONS: Use the space provided to draw a picture of a teacher or leader who has helped you. Leaders

BIBLE STORY SUMMARY: • Paul wrote letters to church leaders named Timothy and Titus. • Paul wanted to make sure the church leaders loved God and taught the right things to the believers in the church. • Paul told church leaders to trust and obey God.

KEY PASSAGE: Matthew 28:19-20

BIG PICTURE QUESTION: • What is our mission as Christians? Our mission is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Holy Spirit.

FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS: • What does it take to be a good church leader? • Who are the leaders in your church? • How can you love and support the leaders of your church?

FAMILY ACTIVITY: • Look for opportunities throughout the week to encourage your kids to take on small leadership roles, such as leading the prayer before bedtime, planning what to make for dinner, and so forth.

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Stayed in Ephesus Preached with patience

Stayed in Crete Helped Apollos

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Paul asked him to bring his cloak and scrolls

Rebuked rebellious people

1 Timothy 1:3 Titus 1:5 1 Timothy 4:12 Titus 1:10-13 My Church Leaders 2 Timothy 1:5 Draw a picture of a leader in your church. List Titus 3:12 what you have learned from him or her. Do you 2 Timothy 4:2 Titus 3:13 have any questions to ask? 2 Timothy 4:13