12 Christian Endeavour Starter Programmes
These starter programs will give you everything you need to get a CE Group started, introducing the idea of Juniors taking part in their own meeting, an overview of the lesson titles, the teaching method used and the activity introduced.
Introduction
Contains what you need to get a CE Group started, introducing the idea of Juniors taking part in their own meeting, an overview of the lesson titles, the teaching method used and the activity introduced. Download PDF
Bodies
Games using different parts of the body, Bible focus (1Corinthians 12: 14-28 the parts of the body), we are all different but we are all important and need to work together as a team to make the ‘body’ work properly, introducing music. Download PDF
Friends
Music, Bible focus (Luke 5:17-26 the paralysed man whose friends helped him see Jesus), introducing mime, Jesus has all the characteristics of a good friend and He wants to be our friend. Download PDF
Speak to me
Communicating games, Bible focus (Matthew 6: 6-8 advice about private prayer), introduce chain prayer. Download PDF
Books
Categorising different types of books, introducing the concept of the Bible being a collection of books, introduce Sword Drill activity. Download PDF
Promises
Role play about keeping promises, Bible focus (Genesis 9: 8-17 God’s covenant with Noah), introduce the CE promise, introduce quiz. Download PDF
Giving
Bible focus (Matthew 25: 34-46 when you cared for the hungry and homeless you cared for Me), introduce Memory Texts (Galatians 6:10 and Acts 20; 35b), introduce offering, craft – making gifts. Download PDF
Speak to me 2
Introduce drama, Bible focus (Acts 12: 4-17, 1Samuel 1: 19-18, 26-28 and Luke 17: 11-19 Peter is prayed for, Hannah asks for a son, and one leper gives thanks), Sword Drill, quiz, introduce ‘Benediction’. Download PDF
Spreading the good news
Bible focus (Acts 9: 10-20 conversion of Saul), Junior tells the topic, Bible Search to find details about Saul, quiz, praise, prayers. Download PDF
Promises 2
Introduce ‘order of service’, Sword Drill, ‘Bible Buzz Groups’ to discuss the Active Member’s Promise. Download PDF
The good news
Juniors take the meeting all on their own and include praise, Sword Drill, chain payer, offering, prayers, Bible reading, introduce a guest speaker. Download PDF
Worthship
Junior chairperson announces: quizzes, Bible focus (Genesis1: 1 – 2: 4 creation of the world), praise, offering, Bible readings (Psalm 8: 3-9 praising God’s creation and John 14: 6-9 Jesus shows us God). Download PDF
Group work
Introduce working in committees or ‘Groups’- the programme planning group, the lookout group, missionary group, social activity group, introduce ‘minute secretary’ and ‘convener’. Download PDF
Where do I go now?
Become affiliated to your national CE union, take part in the Award Scheme, Annual Convention and Leaders’ Conference. Download PDF
Jesus Bible Study
Eight programmes studying incidents in the life of Jesus highlighting different attributes and reactions and interactions with Him.
Introduction
Explains the layout of the lesson page details; how Juniors can be involved in their own meeting; how to use these studies for the Scottish Award Scheme; use of Chain Prayer, Drama, and Sword Drill in a weekly meeting; use of Scripture Union video to use as visual aid. Download PDF
Jesus is worth following
Bible focus (Mark 1: 4-11 John baptises Jesus) Games involving water; water use activity; Baptism discussion and worksheets at two levels; chain prayer; Sword Drill on Cleansing; Memory text worksheet on John 3: 30. Download PDF
Jesus in Control
Bible focus (Mark 4: 35-41 Jesus calms the storm); games with the control theme; dramatisation of the story; chain prayer; jigsaw quiz; discussion; Memory Text poster of 1 Peter 5: 7; opposite attitudes activity; Memory Text Chain activity. Download PDF
Jesus the Healer
Bible focus (Mark 3: 1-6 Jesus heals the man with the withered hand, and Mark 7: 32-37 Jesus heals a deaf and dumb man); games with the ‘hand’ theme; Memory Text poster of John10: 10; games with ‘listening’ theme; discussion; chain prayer; worksheets at two levels. Download PDF
Jesus is King
Bible focus (Mark 11: 1-11 Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey); games with a ‘donkey’ theme; talk about ‘giving’; chain prayer; praise session; Sword Drill on theme of praise; Memory Text poster of Psalm 107: 8; discussion on Jesus as King; music quiz. Download PDF
Jesus is Angry
Bible focus (Mark 11: 15-18 Jesus clears the Temple); games with ‘feeling’ theme; discussion about attitudes; Sword Drill on theme of sin and forgiveness; Memory Text poster of 1 John 1: 9; ‘bin the wrongs’ game; chain prayer; worksheets at two levels. Download PDF
Giving to Jesus
Bible focus (Mark14: 1-9 Mary anoints the feet of Jesus); game; chain prayer; many-a-slip quiz; Memory Text poster of 2 Corinthians 9: 7; discussion about giving; ‘What can I give?’ quiz; Sword Drill on theme of providing for others; Scripture hook-up activity; ‘rounders’ quiz. Download PDF
Jesus our Saviour
Bible focus (Mark 15: 16-47 Good Friday); dramatisation of mocking Jesus; Sword Drill on theme of the cross; Memory Text poster of John 3: 16; chain prayer; interactive story based on Mark 15: 16-47; Correct! Go! Quiz. Download PDF
