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What Are Girls Clubs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Flexible Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6History of Girls Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Statement of Faith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Distinctives Girls Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Our Flags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Pledges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Saluting, Displaying, Carrying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13The Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Pledge, Saluting, History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14“Honor You” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Girls Clubs Leadership Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Information on how to obtain training and how to become an Honor Sponsor and Honor Coordinator

Suggested Job Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Job descriptions for all levels of leadership at your church— coordinator, sponsor, helper

Welcome to Rainbows Club! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Information on units and badge requirements, achievement awards, the Noah’s Ark theme, and support materials available An explanation of all curriculum and resources in this sponsor guideAn explanation of the Rainbows Activity Pages Folder and other helps

Rainbows Distinctives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Pledge, motto, colors, Scripture verse, and song

Rainbows Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Pictures of the badges and other awards Rainbows can earn

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Rainbows Official Uniforms—Children and Sponsors Children’s Uniforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Includes badge placement instructions for children Sponsor Uniforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Badge and pin placement

Starting a Rainbows Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Basic guidelines for organizing a Rainbows Club

Know Your Rainbow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32A guide for understanding the physical, mental, verbal, emo-tional, social, and spiritual characteristics of your Rainbows

Clubroom Discipline—General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Leading a Rainbow to Christ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Awards Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Planning Guide Examples Annual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Unit/Lesson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Explanation of Unit/Lesson Teaching Elements Unit opening pages 1, 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Lesson pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Planning with Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Units-at-a Glance

Each unit provides a bulletin board idea, four lessons, a Take-Home Page, and a sample of the children’s activity pages.

Bears Dogs Kangaroos Penguins* TurkeysBeavers Dolphins* Ladybugs Rabbits TurtlesBirds Donkeys Lions Raccoons* Whales*Butterflies Ducks* Lizards* Sea Lions* ZebrasCamels Elephants Mice SheepCats Frogs* Monkeys Squirrels*Chicks* Giraffes Owls TigersCows* Hippos Parrots Toucans*

* Indicates Rainbows Year 3 units

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What Are Girls Clubs? Girls Ministries offers seven clubs for girls (and preschool boys).

They are:

Sunlight Kids isfor nursery children.

Rainbows is for preschool girls and boys, ages 3–5.

Daisies isfor kindergarten girls.

Prims is for first- and second-grade girls.

Stars isfor third- through fifth-grade girls.

Friends is for sixth- through eighth-grade girls.

Girls Only isfor ninth- through twelfth-grade girls.

The Fivefold Purpose of Girls Clubs

To win girls [and boys] to Jesus Christ through love and

acceptance

To teach them to obey everything Jesus commanded us–

developing girls spiritually and mentally

To provide encouragement, support, and accountability

through lasting Christian relationships

To provide an environment for girls to develop their

gifts and abilities

To acquaint them with the Great Commission of Jesus

Christ our Lord

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Flexible OptionsGirls Ministries is built on a rich heritage that empowers

godly women with the tools to effectively disciple girls in their local church. This foundation has remained the same through the generations, although the methods required to reach the different ages changes.

The pages that follow outline a widely accepted model that leverages recognition for achieving different levels of growth throughout the time spent in the ministry. Many girls and churches love to use these tools to show the prog-ress the girls are making during their time in the ministry. These leaders keep discipleship the focus, but have a lot of fun showcasing the different achievements of the girls.

Some churches find their girls are far more interested in the relationships with godly women than they are in receiv-ing recognition for what they have achieved. Although this leader resource provides the road map for recognition, church leaders are encouraged to modify the approach as they see fit in order to provide a quality discipleship minis-try for every girl.

Should your church choose not to recognize girls for their achievements, simply use the discipleship components that are provided and ignore any instructions related to reviews, uniforms, and badges.

Listed on the next page are some of the amazing ways churches choose to use this curriculum.

There are a variety of options when it comes to format. You can also consider more than one format. For example, if you decide to meet as a small group, you can work in one

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or more units at a weekend retreat. That way you can delve deeper into that topic. Consider the following formats in addition to the traditional Wednesday/midweek night option.

• Small Group: Allows for advertising of special interest topics. It also allows an opportunity to delve into one topic, related topics, or treat the group like a traditional club going through each unit’s subtopics.

• Sunday School: Allows for study and optional charted achievement. This setting can work well when midweek options are not possible.

• Ministry Breakout Groups: Uses the curriculum as a guide to open discussion and scriptural insight. Treats the activity page or journal work as optional.

• After-School Program: Makes a practical and applica-ble format to unchurched girls or girls whose schedules work best after school.

• Home School Co-Op: Provides an opportunity to teach character building and explore Christian education. This also allows homeschooled girls to enjoy time with other girls just as girls in private or public school receive.

• One-on-One Mentoring: Allows an established and defined discussion guide to open doors for mentoring and training.

• Weekend Retreats: Allows leaders to delve into specif-ic topics and invite guest speakers, add fun features, and engage in discussion breakout groups.

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History of Girls Ministries . . .National Girls Ministries began in the Assemblies of God in 1955

through a girls discipleship program called Missionettes. Its focus was on developing girls and leaders through the biblically based mentoring strategy found in Titus 2 where Paul charged the church to have the older generation mentor the younger generation.

Early in the 1950s women in the church began to see a need for a pro-gram to teach missions to young women and prepare them for future involvement in ministry. The first Missionettes club was officially char-tered in January 1956. Since then, clubs continue to be organized across the United States and in many foreign countries. Along the way revisions have been made, such as age- and grade-level changes, additions, modi-fications in the achievement programs, and a program name change.

In 2007 the vision for mentoring the next generation was expanded to provide additional tools for the local church based on this same strategy. This was the birth of National Girls Ministries.

When Missionettes began, it focused on girls twelve to seventeen years old. Today’s age groups include clubs for preschool children which are known as Mpact Kids Clubs, clubs for elementary-age girls which are Mpact Girls Clubs, and clubs for middle school and high school girls which are known as Teen Girl Ministries.

The ultimate purpose of National Girls Ministries—winning girls to Jesus Christ and teaching them to live victoriously—has never changed and continues to provide direction for girls and leaders.

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Organizational StructureNATIONAL GIRLS MINISTRIES DIRECTOR

A national Girls Ministries director oversees the continued develop-ment of program materials and leadership helps for coordinators, sponsors, and other Girls Ministries leaders.

DISTRICT GIRLS MINISTRIES COORDINATORMost districts appoint or elect a district Girls Ministries coordinator. She works to develop clubs in local churches. Each district is respon-sible to charter local clubs, provide training for sponsors, and offer activities to enhance the growth of Girls Ministries.

SECTIONAL GIRLS MINISTRIES REPRESENTATIVESMost districts appoint or elect sectional Girls Ministries representa-tives. They serve as liaison between the district coordinator and the local church.

LOCAL CHURCH COORDINATORThe local program is directed by a coordinator and sponsors, with the guidance and support of the pastor.

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STATEMENT OF FAITHWe believe . . .• the Bible is the inspired and only infallible and authoritative

written Word of God.

• there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

• in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal future return to this earth in power and glory to rule a thousand years.

• in the Blessed Hope—the rapture of the Church at Christ’s coming.

• the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repen-tance and faith in the precious blood of Christ.

• regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for personal salvation.

• in water baptism by immersion.

• the redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing of the human body in answer to believing prayer.

• the baptism in the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it.

• in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy life.

• in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, the one to everlasting life and the other to everlasting damnation.

For more information about the history of Girls Clubs, visit ngm.ag.org.

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Distinctives

Code “Whatsoever things are true, Whatsoever things are honest, Whatsoever things are just, Whatsoever things are pure, Whatsoever things are lovely, Whatsoever things are of good report; If there be any virtue, And if there be any praise, Think on these things.” –Philippians 4:8 (KJV)

Our Flags

Pledge of to the United States FlagI pledge allegiance to the flag of the United Statesof America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, withliberty and justice for all.

Pledge to theChristian Flag

I pledge allegiance to the

Christian flag and to the

Savior for whose Kingdom

it stands; one brotherhood,

uniting all true Christians

in service and in love.

Pledge to the

Girls Clubs Flag

I pledge allegiance to the

Girls Clubs flag and to the

mini stry for which it

stands; girls united in

Christian living, in witness-

ing, in service, in missions,

and in love for others.

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DisplayingOn a platform, the United States flag should be displayed to the speaker’s right as she faces the audi-ence. Other flags should be to the left of the speaker. The Christian flag should be closest to the speaker, fol-lowed by the Girls Clubs flag, left of the Christian flag. If displayed flat, the U.S. flag should be displayed above and behind the speaker.A flag should never have anything attached to it or any marks put on it. It may be mended or dry-cleaned.

Carrying

The United States flag is always

carried in the center and ahead

of other flags in a parade. It

should not touch the floor, the

ground, or anything beneath it.

The flag should not be carried

flat or horizontally, but aloft and

free. The Christian flag is carried

to the right of and behind the

U.S. flag. The Girls Clubs flag is

to the left of and behind the U.S.

flag.

Saluting

When saying flag

pledges, children should

stand holding their right

hands over their hearts.

Saluting is a sign of

respect and a promise of

loyalty to the United

States, to God, and to

Girls Clubs.

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HistoryThe United States Flag

The first United States flag was raised by George Washington on January 1, 1776. It had seven red and six white stripes and a blue rectan-gle with a red cross outlined in white on it. The following year, Congress voted to put thirteen white stars, representing the thirteen states, in the blue field. As new states were added, new laws provided for the addition of stars to the flag.

The original pledge was written by Francis Bellamy and was first used in 1892. The wording was changed in 1923 and 1924. Congress officially approved the pledge on December 18, 1945. On June 14, 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower signed a law adding the words under God.

The Christian FlagThe Christian flag as we know it today was envisioned by Charles C.

Overton on September 26, 1897. It stands for all that Christianity means: faith, worship, dedication, holiness, and mission. The cross symbolizes God’s love for people, shown in the death of Christ. The blue background stands for Christ’s faithfulness to His mission. The white portion stands for purity and peace.

The Girls Clubs FlagGirls Clubs began in January 1956. The Girls Clubs flag now includes

each grade-level club color in its design. The green color bar stands for Rainbows, the yellow for Sunlight Kids and Daisies, the pink for Prims, the blue for Stars, the purple for Friends, and the red for Girls Only.

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The BiblePledge to the Bible

I pledge allegiance to the Bible, God’sHoly Word. I will make it a lamp untomy feet, and a light unto my path, andwill hide its words in my heart that Imight not sin against God.

SalutingWhen saying the pledge to the Bible, extend your right hand toward the Bible (palm up). This shows a love for God’s Word and your intention to follow the teachings given in the Bible.

History of the PledgeThe pledge to the Bible comes directly from the Bible itself. “Your word

is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path” is found in Psalm 119:105 (NIV). Psalm 119:11 states, “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”

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Note: A copy of this song (music and lyrics) is in the Reproducible Pages.

© 2008 by Marcus Jones All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication prohibited.

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Girls Clubs Leadership TrainingAdditional training for Girls Clubs leaders can be accomplished by

completing the leadership development series. These books are designed to develop basic teaching and relational skills in leaders. Topics include understanding learning styles, the dynamics of mentoring, how to incor-porate into the clubroom children with special needs, preparing to wel-come children of different cultures, conflict management, and building a biblical worldview in yourself and the children in your club.

Information about this training series is available on the national Girls Ministries Web site (ngm.ag.org).

Becoming an Honor Sponsor*Must be at least 16 years old and actively involved in Girls Clubs

Honor Rainbows Sponsor Complete the Girls Clubs Leader Training Guide. Read the entire Rainbows Sponsor Guide. Memorize all Rainbows memory verses and club distinctives. Memorize the Fivefold Purpose and recite it for the Review Board. Complete an application and review; then send them to your

Girls Ministries district leadership.

Honor Daisies Sponsor Complete the Girls Clubs Leader Training Guide. Read the entire Daisies Sponsor Guide. Memorize all Daisies memory verses and club distinctives. Memorize the Fivefold Purpose and recite it for the Review Board. Complete an application and review; then send them to your


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Honor Prims Sponsor Complete the Girls Clubs Leader Training Guide. Read the entire Prims Sponsor Guide. Memorize all Prims memory verses and club distinctives. Memorize the Fivefold Purpose and recite it for the Review Board. Complete an application and review; then send them to your


Honor Stars Sponsor Complete the Girls Clubs Leader Training Guide. Read the entire Stars Sponsor Guide. Memorize all Stars memory verses and club distinctives. Memorize the Fivefold Purpose and recite it for the Review Board. Complete an application and review; then send them to your


Honor Friends Sponsor Complete the Girls Clubs Leader Training Guide. Read the entire Friends Sponsor Guide. Memorize all Friends memory verses and club distinctives. Memorize the Fivefold Purpose and recite it for the Review Board. Complete an application and review; then send them to your


Honor Girls Only Sponsor Complete the Girls Clubs Leader Training Guide. Read the entire Girls Only Sponsor Guide. Memorize all Girls Only memory verses and club distinctives. Memorize the Fivefold Purpose and recite it for the Review Board. Complete an application and review; then send them to your


Honor Coordinator Complete the Girls Clubs Leader Training Guide. Read all six club-level sponsor guides. Read the Girls Clubs Coordinator Guide. Memorize the Fivefold Purpose and recite it for the Review Board. Complete an application and send it to your Girls Ministries

district leadership.*You may become an Honor Sponsor for more than one club.

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Suggested Job Descriptions

CoordinatorA coordinator is a woman who

organizes and oversees the Girls Clubs for a church.

Leadership Requirements Complete the Girls Clubs Leader Training Guide. Attend leadership training seminars.

Responsibilities Work with the pastor to select all club sponsors. Provide leadership training for all sponsors; encourage sponsors to attend leadership training seminars.

Plan special activities, such as mother-daughter teas, awards presenta-tions, National Girls Ministries Week, and sleepover activities.

Hold regularly scheduled sponsors’ meetings. Share information on special projects/events; inform sponsors concerning church calendar, policies, procedures, their responsibilities, etc.; discuss any problems or concerns; and pray with the sponsors.

Establish a good record-keeping system. Provide necessary forms with written instructions for the sponsors. Report to your Girls Ministries representative in your area. Prepare reports as requested for your local church.

Maintain files for correspondence, sample copies of activity books and journals, resource materials, and fund-raising and banquet ideas. Keep a photo album or scrapbook of your church’s programs and special events.

Personal Qualifications for

Coordinators, Sponsors,

and Helpers

1. Born again

2. Spirit-filled or earnestly seek-

ing the baptism in the Holy

Spirit

3. Living a consistent Christian

life 4. Faithful in church attendance

and supportive of programs

and the church leadership

5. Interested in the spiritual

welfare of girls

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Order all materials and maintain supplies for sponsors. Establish an inventory control system.

Oversee the appointment of achievement reviewers. Maintain close contact with them, confirming dates, locations, review questions, and expectations.

Know the clubs well. Observe and offer suggestions to sponsors for assisting the children through their programs.

Regularly visit the national Girls Ministries Web site (ngm.ag.org).

SponsorA sponsor is a woman who leads a club. Men may also assist in leading

Rainbows.

Leadership Requirements Complete the Girls Clubs Leader Training Guide. Attend leadership training seminars. Look for opportunities to expand your knowledge of the grade level you sponsor by reading, observing public school classes, research, and shopping in educational supply stores.

Responsibilities Conduct regular, planned club meetings. Arrive early to arrange the clubroom and supplies, and to greet the children.

Notify the church coordinator well in advance of any club meetings you anticipate having to miss or when ending your ministry service.

Become personally acquainted with each child and his or her family. Contact absentees by phone, card, or a visit. Visit and send cards during a child’s illness.

Plan ahead for social activities, club projects, and special days. Maintain a good relationship with the coordinator and other spon-sors. Pray for them daily.


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HelperA helper is a girl or woman who assists the local coordinator or a club

sponsor. Men may also assist as helpers in Rainbows.

Leadership Requirements Complete the Girls Clubs Leader Training Guide. Be punctual, dependable, always prepared, and ready with your assignment.

Be flexible and help wherever needed. Respect the authority and decisions of the coordinator and sponsor. Become familiar with the grade-level curriculum and available mate-rials.

Responsibilities Develop an understanding of your assigned grade level by observing children in Sunday School, children’s church, and public school.

Make a prayer list and pray daily for each girl and boy. Notify the sponsor well in advance of anticipated absences. Notify the coordinator when ending your ministry service or taking extended absences.


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Welcome to Rainbows Club!Congratulations! Accepting the responsibility to be a Rainbows

sponsor is a challenging and rewarding experience. Winning chil-dren to Jesus Christ through love and acceptance will be your number one focus. Every child who enters your clubroom will get to know what God is like through his or her relationship with you. You will fulfill the Great Commission by teaching children to obey Jesus. That is a vital part of Girls Clubs. You will have the opportu-nity to lead children to Christ, to instruct them in following Him, and to help them develop their gifts and abilities. You will have the wonderful privilege of watching little children grow into godly young men and women.

Units and Badge RequirementsRainbows Club is ideally a two-year program for preschool girls

and boys ages three and up. But sometimes a child does not enter kindergarten when he or she turns five. Since children are promoted out of Rainbows when they enter kindergarten, a five-year-old who is not yet in kindergarten will need to stay in Rainbows for another year. The Rainbows Club Sponsor Guide CD-ROM provides you with enough units for children in this situation.

This Sponsor Guide CD-ROM contains curriculum and support materials for thirty-six units. Each unit has four lessons and can be completed in one month. Your Rainbows need to complete only eighteen units during their time in the Rainbows Club. You and your club may select which units you want to work on during the year.

When a child completes a unit, he or she earns a colorful unit badge to wear on his or her vest. To earn a unit badge, a child must com-plete the unit activity pages and memorize the unit memory verse. After com-pleting eighteen units, a child earns the Honor Rainbow Pin. The girls who continue in Girls Clubs should wear this pin on their

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sashes. Each child should receive a certificate stating the number of units he or she has completed.

Unit ContinuityThe stories, activity pages, Take-Home Page, and music reinforce

the central truth for each unit. Each lesson is built around a Clubroom Discovery question based on the central truth for the unit. The stories and other activities for each lesson answer the Clubroom Discovery and reinforce the central truth. The program is designed to be enjoyed and easily understood by preschool chil-dren. It is also designed to meet the spiritual needs of these boys and girls.

Central ThemeRainbows Club is built around a Noah’s ark theme. A Noah pup-

pet and other puppets are available to help you present the les-sons.

Support MaterialsThree pictures of each badge animal are provided in the Reproducible Pages for use with the units. These pictures are

appropriately sized for use on finger puppets, stick puppets, and paper bag puppets, and can be reduced or enlarged for other proj-ects as well. To the right is a sample of one of those pages.

Memory VersesA CD of all the memory verse songs is available to help your

Rainbows learn their unit memory verses. Your Rainbows will enjoy singing along with this CD. The Memory Activities resource also provides ideas to help your Rainbows with their memorization. Memory verses for Rainbows are in a variety of biblical versions. We have chosen the version that will be most easily understood by a Rainbows-age child.

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What Does Your Sponsor Guide Include?Your Rainbows Club Sponsor Guide CD-ROM contains thirty-six

units to choose from to lead your children. (You also have pic-tures of each of the full-color activity pages the children will complete for each unit.) The purchase of a set of activity pages for your use in preparing various visuals and activities is recom-mended.

You also have four resources on this CD-ROM full of suggested ideas for Activities and Games ; Crafts ; Memory Activities

; and Snacks . A fifth, the Reproducible Pages , contains forms and artwork that can be reproduced to help you lead your club. When you see the icon for a particular resource section, you will know you can find instructions for that particular game, snack, craft, or memory activity in the appropriate section. Each resource has an index page to help you find those instructions. Each resource is also divided into categorical subheadings to browse through if you are looking for a particular type of snack, craft, etc. The suggestions within the units are just that— suggestions. Please be creative in using the resources that suit your particular club and teaching style.

What Is in the Rainbows Activity Pages Folder?Each Rainbow in your club should have his or her own

Rainbows Activity Pages Folder. As you study each unit, the children will place activity pages in their activity books. They will build their books as they continue through the program.

What Other Helps Are Available?Although your Rainbows Club Sponsor Guide CD-ROM will give

you an abundance of material to lead your Rainbows Club, addi-tional support materials are available through My Healthy Church.

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Posters—The Rainbows Club posters feature some of the animals from the badges the children will earn. They can be used on your clubroom door to identify your meeting place, or they could be used to enhance your clubroom.

The Achievement Poster is a place where the children can record the units they have completed by placing unit stickers on their rows. A new child coming into Rainbows can begin keeping track with his or her first unit completed.

All Rainbows Club posters feature the animals and Noah’s ark theme and will make your clubroom a special Rainbows meeting place. Many of your Rainbows will want to have their own Rainbows posters for their rooms at home.

Memory Verse Songs on CD—Each of the thirty-six memory verses has been put to music as a fun way for your children to learn the Scripture taught in Rainbows. You’ll want to add this CD to your resources.

Fun, club-unique decorative and incentive products—Many other items have been specially created just for Rainbows. These can be used as gifts or awards to your Rainbows and as resources to help you create a very special club for your chil-dren.

See your Girls Ministries catalog for other teaching helps.

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Rainbows Distinctives

Children should learn the Rainbows club distinctives (the pledge, motto, Scripture verse, colors, and their club song, “Rainbows”). The club distinctives should be repeated in unison at each club meeting. The children may raise their right hands while repeating the pledge. When a child memorizes the club distinc-tives, he or she is eligible to wear the Noah’s Ark badge.

Rainbows

Pledge

As a Rainbow, I will be a

good helper, pleasing Jesus

every day.

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Rainbows are helpers.

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Green and white, which

stand for growth and purity.

Scripture Verse

“We . . . are helpers”

(2 Corinthians 1:24, KJV).

Note: An enlarged copy of this song is in the Reproducible Pages.

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Rainbows BadgesA badge is earned at the completion of the requirements for each

unit. Rainbow badge requirements are to memorize the verse and complete the activity pages. Stickers also available.

Noah’s Ark BadgeChildren earn their Noah’s Ark badge when they have memo-

rized the Rainbows club distinctives. (See previous page.)

Honor Rainbow PinA child must complete eighteen units while in Rainbows Club to

earn his or her Honor Rainbow Pin. Girls may wear the pin throughout Girls Clubs.

Rainbows Certificate of Completion

Every child graduating from Rainbows Club will receive a Certificate of Completion. The certificate will state how many units the child completed. An Honor Rainbow Certificate is also avail-able.

Rainbows Membership CardEvery child should have a membership card. Cards are available

from your Girls Ministries district leadership.

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Rainbows

Rainbows fficial Uniforms

Rainbows Official Dress Uniform*

Rainbows can wear a short, unbuttoned vest made from navy fabric. The achievement badges are to be placed on the vest in random order as they are earned. See the official badge placement above and on page 29. Ready-made vests are available from My Healthy Church.

Rainbows Official Casual Uniform

Rainbows can wear a RainbowsT-shirt and denim (or navy). Each church should choose the type of denim (or navy) appropriate for them—jeans, slacks, skirts, skorts, etc.

District Badge

CenteredFuture Royal Ranger Badge or Girls Clubs Logo Badge Noah’s Ark Badge

Rainbows Emblem Badge

1/2” from shoulder

1/2”

1” from bottom edge

1” from shoulder seam

*Uniforms are optional and at your church’s discretion. Uniform items may be purchased from My Healthy Church.

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Rainbows

Rainbows Sponsors fficial Uniforms

Rainbows Sponsors Official Dress Uniform

Female Rainbows sponsors can wear a navy suit of their choice. The badges and pins are displayed on the pocket and sleeve of the uni-form jacket.

Male Rainbows sponsors wear navy pants and a tan shirt. A male sponsor may wear the Rainbows leader badge on the pocket of his shirt.

Rainbows Sponsors Official Casual Uniform

Rainbows sponsors can wear the Rainbows T-shirt and denim (or navy) or the sponsor’s vest over street clothes. (Sponsor’s vests aren’t available for male sponsors.) The navy vest has a full-color Girls Ministries emblem stitched on the top left shoulder. The Rainbows Sponsor Pin should be worn above the emblem. A female Honor Rainbows Sponsor should wear her Honor Pin on the right shoulder.

See official badge placement on the next page.

Leader uniforms are optional and at your church’s discretion. Check the Girls Ministries catalog for other clothing items available for leaders.

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Badge and Pin Placement

1/2”

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Leadership Training Pin

District Badge

CenteredFuture Royal Ranger Badge orGirls Clubs Logo Badge Noah’s Ark Badge

1/2” from shoulder

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1” from shoulderseam Rainbows Emblem Badge

For placement of other training pins, visit the Girls Ministries Web site (ngm.ag.org/mpact). Look under “All Club Resources.”

1” from botton edge

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Starting a Rainbows ClubSELECT AND TRAIN LEADERS

Select sponsors and helpers with the pastor’s approval. As soon as sponsors have been selected, provide each with a copy of the Girls Clubs Leader Training Guide. Encourage the sponsors to complete the course by correspondence or in a group training session.

PLAN THE TIME AND PLACE FOR MEETINGS

Select the place for club meetings. The best meeting place for a Rainbows Club is a room at the church.

Decide on the time and frequency of meetings that fit your situation. Many clubs meet on family night at the church. Others meet at another designated time.

PLAN FINANCING Ask your church leadership about how funds are allocated and should be accounted for. Funds may be raised in various ways, including reg-ular offerings from the children or a subsidy from the church. Some clubs charge membership dues.

Children should not be excluded from attending if they cannot give, but encourage all the boys and girls to share the cost as part of their training in stewardship.

Each club is encouraged to support its Girls Ministries district leader-ship office. Funds may be sent with the quarterly report. (Your local coordinator may prepare one report for all the clubs at your church.)

ORDER SUPPLIES Request a current Girls Ministries catalog from My Healthy Church. Every Rainbows sponsor will need:

_____ the Rainbows Sponsor Guide CD-ROM

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Every child will need: _____ the Rainbows Activity Pages Folder

Evaluate your club’s needs and order uniforms, posters, and other supplies as desired.

APPLY FOR A CHARTER Prior to your first Rainbows Club meeting, apply for the official charter according to your Girls Ministries district leadership’s policy.

You will receive charter certificates and individual membership cards. Frame and display the certificate in your clubroom. It will help remind the Rainbows that they are part of a national and international organization.

PUBLICIZE Announce Rainbows Club meetings in church, vacation Bible school, Sunday School, and children’s church.

Put announcements on bulletin boards, in newspapers, and in church bulletins.

Send postcards to prospective members. Personally invite boys and girls to Rainbows Club.

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Know Your Rainbow Characteristics What This Means to a Sponsor

1. Uses large muscles in arms, legs, and body

2. Has not developed fine motor skills, such as small movements of fin-gers and hands, but likes to use developing motor skills

3. Lacks fine coordination skills

4. Wants to be self-reliant5. Often attempts difficult

tasks

1. Provide lesson-related activities that strengthen large muscles—running, jumping, skipping

2. Provide large objects for manipulation and creative work—large brushes, markers

3. Provide games that don’t require intricate coordi-nation

4. Be patient and allow children to proceed at their own speed

5. Plan activities children can accomplish, and par-ticipate with them to help them finish what they start

1. Does only one thing at a time

2. Has a listening attention span of 3 to 6 minutes

3. Asks many questions; is curious and imaginative

4. Generally cannot distin-guish between real and imaginary

5. Likes repetition and the familiar

6. Understands very little about time and space

1. Break activities into parts with one simple instruc-tion for each

2. Limit each listening part of the club meeting to 3 to 6 minutes

3. Affirm children for ask-ing questions and give honest, simple answers

4. Affirm the child’s cre-ative, imaginary stories; refer to Bible events as true stories

5. Allow opportunities to repeat the story in a variety of ways—through activities, songs, crafts, etc.

6. Keep emphasis on the present

Physical

Mental

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Characteristics What This Means to a Sponsor

1. Is developing a vocabu-lary and uses complete sentences; enjoys talking

2. Is imitative in speech and behavior

3. Can memorize short phrases

4. Looks at a picture and can help tell a story

1. Listen; show interest in what a child has to say

2. Participate in songs and activities so children can imitate your actions

3. Keep memory verses short

4. Encourage children to retell the story using puppets, visuals, and activity pages

1. Wants approval and acceptance from adults; wants to conform but has difficulty doing so

2. Worries about “bad people”; understands danger

3. Displays intense emo-tions; may say things such as “I hate you”; is apt to have temper tan-trums

4. Can use ideas to form a cause-and-effect under-standing of his or her own emotions

1. Praise a child for improvement as well as for achievement; match tasks to age-level ability; help every child succeed

2. Provide a loving, safe environment

3. Understand when a child is expressing frustration; avoid public humiliation; let them know you accept them; ask the child to repeat why she or he was disciplined before allowing her or him to rejoin the club

4. Use life application stories to help children form this cause-and-ef-fect association

Verbal

Emotional

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Characteristics What This Means to a Sponsor

1. Eager to please2. Wants to be with other

children3. Is learning to play with

other children; likes to play house and other cooperative games

4. Is self-centered

1. Give praise2. Provide games and activ-

ities3. Use small group activi-

ties to help them learn to work with others

4. Explain reasons for tak-ing turns; create games to help them learn to share

1. Knows God is real and that He loves him or her

2. Understands that the Bible is God’s book and that the church is God’s house

3. Understands how to thank and please God

4. Impressed by environ-ment and attention at church activities

5. May be ready to receive Christ

6. Can experience real wor-ship (especially 4- and 5-year-olds)

1. Provide stories and activ-ities that emphasize what God can do

2. Hold a Bible when telling stories and learning memory verses

3. Give children opportuni-ties to pray for them-selves

4. Allow God’s love to show through you to the chil-dren

5. Be sensitive to each child’s readiness and give individuals opportunities to receive Christ

6. Incorporate praise and worship times, especially singing, into your meet-ings

Social

Spiritual

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Clubroom Discipline General Guidelines

1 . Allow Adequate Time to PrepareBe sure you arrive early enough before each club meeting to set up

and be ready to greet the girls and boys as they enter. Prepare a preclub activity for them to begin when they arrive. The suggested activity cen-ters in Preclub Time were designed for nondirected play. This will keep the children occupied and let you counsel, hug, or encourage a child who may need it. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you discern your children’s needs.

2 . Set Clear BoundariesChildren need and want boundaries. Be clear about your boundaries

and expectations. Set rules in your first club meeting. Keep the rules short and simple. Post pictures illustrating the rules in your clubroom and review them regularly.

3 . Build Relationships with Your ChildrenBecome a part of your children’s lives. Be sure to talk with them at

church services, make phone calls during the week, and send encourag-ing notes in the mail. Relationships make all the difference.

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Sample Club Rules

1 . Be Kind

“Be kind . . . to one another” (Ephesians 4:32).

In our club we want to be kind to everyone. That may be different from other places you go. We want everyone to leave feeling loved. We won’t let any-one call you a bad name or make fun of you. We will encourage one another.

2 . Be Respectful

“Show proper respect to everyone” (1 Peter 2:17).

Please be respectful. When someone is teaching, we show respect by listening and by waiting to talk. We show respect for our clubroom by helping to keep the room clean and nice. We show respect for one another by taking turns and sharing with one another.

3 . Do Your Best

“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might” (Ecclesiastes 9:10).

(More information on disci-pline can be found in the Girls Clubs Leader Training Guide.)

Steps for Dealing with Inappropriate Behavior

in the ClubroomAlways consider the many fac-

tors influencing each child: home life, academic frustration, social acceptance, self-concept.

1 . Initiate Minimal Interaction

Look directly at the child, but do not say anything to him or her. Move physically closer to the child or remove the distraction as you teach.

2 . Advance to Moderate Interaction

Make a verbal comment. Never be sarcastic or humiliate the child. Talk one-on-one with him or her.

3 . Advance to Maximum Interaction

Inform the Girls Clubs coordi-nator of the situation. Make a mental note or written record of the child’s behavior. Set up a good behavior reward program with the child. (Diminish rewards gradually with success.)

If behavior is violent or endangering others, take neces-sary measures and follow the church policy.

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Leading a Rainbow

to hrist

How do young children learn to love God and to invite Jesus into their heart and life? Preschoolers learn about God and Jesus from the people around them. Their families will be their primary reference. As his or her Rainbows sponsor, you (along with the Sunday School teacher and children’s church leader) will be an important influence. Children will watch the people around them before they begin to live actively for God.

How do sponsors do their part?First, recognize that your effectiveness in reaching a child is dependent

upon your relationship with that child. Long before your words can have an i, children have already decided how you feel about them by the way you touch, talk to, and listen to them. If they believe you accept them, you will become a significant person in their lives. They will try to please you; they will believe what you say about God’s plan for their lives. If they believe you are unhappy with them, they may interpret that as rejection and may resist what you say.

Second, become aware of the many methods you can use in Rainbows Club to heighten the child’s awareness of God and Jesus.

Display pictures of Jesus smiling at, holding, or talking to chil-dren.

Use spontaneous prayers throughout Rainbows Club to rein-force the idea that we can talk to God at any time about anything.

Hold an open Bible whenever sharing a Bible story to remind the children that these stories come from God’s Word and help us learn how God wants us to live.

Use simple, childlike words to explain spiritual truths. Young children are good “parrots.” They can repeat long words they do not understand. Even a word such as miracle can be simplified to be sure children understand its meaning. You could define miracle as “work only God can do.” Or use the definition instead of the word miracle.

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Use symbolism sparingly. What mental picture do children get when they sing “This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine”? The song is fun to sing and may help the child enjoy church. However, the child probably does not understand the spiritual message of the song. Use songs that allow the child to envision accurate mental pictures.

Use repetition meaningfully. Teach important spiritual truths over and over. “God loves you.” “God can help you.” “You can depend on God.” The more these truths are repeated, the more likely the young child is to believe them.

If a child seems ready to accept Jesus, speak to him or her privately. In a group setting, young children will often imitate one another whether they understand what they are doing or not. Asking Jesus to become the leader (Lord) of his or her life should be an individual decision. As you talk to children individually, you can determine how much they really understand about salvation. Help each child make a decision based on the extent of his or her understanding.

Adapted from “How Does Jesus Get into My Heart?” by Alice Murray McGee.

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Awards CeremoniesQuarterly awards presentations are recommended. The graduation cere-

mony is called the Celebration. Every club should participate in this cere-mony. The ceremony should begin by recognizing all Rainbows and Honor Rainbows; then Daisies and Honor Daisies; then Prims and Honor Prims; then Stars and Honor Stars; then Friends and Friends Graduates; then Girls Only and Girls Only Graduates; and finally Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medal of Honor recipients.

The purpose of the awards ceremony is threefold:

1. To recognize all girls (and Rainbows boys) and their achievements2. To provide an evangelistic service for unchurched parents, family,

and friends3. To bring glory and honor to Jesus Christ, our Lord

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Planning with ThemesDecorating your clubroom for each new unit covered can

become expensive. Completing a series of units with related ani-mals would allow you to decorate your clubroom in a theme that will continue for several months. Add small variations to the club-room for each unit to make it badge specific, but keep the main theme the same. Use your imagination to build themes and save some time and money on clubroom decoration.

Five theme ideas based solely on the types of badge animals and their habitats are included below.

Aviary ThemePossible Units to Include: Birds, Butterflies, Ladybugs, Owls,

Parrots, ToucansDecorate your clubroom like a zoo bird sanctuary. Bring in bird

houses and butterfly houses. Decorate with trees, bushes, flowers, and netting (to represent the “housing”). Other decorating ideas include bird baths, photo spot, benches, and bird cages. Use butch-er paper to create a brick/stone walkway through the “aviary.” Consider birdseed-type snacks for the children.

Farm ThemePossible Units to Include: Cats, Chicks, Cows, Dogs, Donkeys,

Ducks, Mice, Sheep, TurkeysDecorate your clubroom like a barn or barnyard. Decorate the

walls with a wooden fence and barn entrance. Use a rectangular box to build a trough. Bring in straw or hay bales. (Place plastic or

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cloth sheets under the bales to protect the floor and reduce messi-ness.) Have pails for “milking” cows. Use masking tape to make an outline of a pond. Decorate with toy tractors, etc. Bring stuffed “farm” animals. Wearing overalls or a bonnet and apron will com-plete the setting.

Great Outdoors ThemePossible Units to Include: Bears, Beavers, Ducks, Frogs, Lizards,

Owls, Rabbits, Raccoons, Squirrels, TurtlesDecorate your clubroom like a pond in a forest clearing.

Decorate the walls with pine trees. Build small “mountains” out of boxes or other items in corners of the room for the children to sit on and climb. Set up a tent for the children to sit in, use masking tape to make an outline of a pond for the children to sit in, or create a fake campfire for the children to gather around for Story Time. Provide towels (or old ties) tucked into belts for the children to use as tails while pretending to be various woodland creatures. Decorate your bulletin board with items found in the mountains, and change the badge animal posted in the middle. Hiking boots, a plaid shirt, and a hunting hat will help set the outdoor stage.

Safari ThemePossible Units to Include: Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos,

Lions, Monkeys, Tigers, ZebrasDecorate your clubroom like an African wilderness/

jungle. Decorate with a grouping of trees (artificial trees/shrubs will work) in one corner of the room, a “desert” (sandbox) in another corner, and a “pond” (small kiddie pool) in another. Enlarge appropriate animal shapes (see suggestions in Crafts), paint or color, and hang on the walls. Consider wearing a pith helmet and other safari attire while completing these units.

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Sea Creature ThemePossible Units to Include: Dolphins, Penguins, Sea Lions, WhalesAdditional Unit where Beach theme can be incorporated:

ToucansDecorate your clubroom like an undersea paradise. Cover the

walls with ocean waves and hang fish and seaweed from the ceil-ing. Provide a wading pool and beach toys. Host a water party (where children all wear swimsuits) with water games, beach toys, sand play, and a picnic. Decorate your bulletin board with an ocean theme and just change the badge animal posted on it. Wearing sunglasses, sunscreen on your nose, and a wide-brimmed hat will put you and the children in a watery mood.



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BearsGod’s Family Memory Verse“The Lord has chosen you”(2 Chronicles 29:11).

Central TruthI’m part of God’s family.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: What is a family?Lesson 2: What is God’s family?Lesson 3: How can I become a part of God’s

family?Lesson 4: How can I tell others about God’s

family?

BeaversThe Church

Memory Verse“This is the house of the Lord God”(1 Chronicles 22:1, KJV).

Central TruthThe church is God’s house.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: What is God’s house?Lesson 2: Why do I go to church?Lesson 3: How should I act in church?Lesson 4: How can I help build God’s

church?

BirdsJesus Loves MeMemory Verse“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come tome’” (Matthew 19:14).

Central TruthJesus loves me.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: How do we know Jesus loves

children?Lesson 2: How do I know Jesus loves me?Lesson 3: How can I share Jesus’ love?Lesson 4: How can I show Jesus I love

Him?

ButterfliesForgivenessMemory Verse“[God] forgave all our sins”(Colossians 2:13, CEV).

Central TruthJesus forgives.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: What is forgiveness?Lesson 2: Will God forgive me?Lesson 3: What happens when God

forgives me?Lesson 4: Do I need to forgive others?

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CamelsGod’s GiftMemory Verse“Thanks be to God for his . . . gift”(2 Corinthians 9:15).

Central TruthJesus is God’s greatest gift.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: What is God’s greatest gift to me?Lesson 2: Why is Jesus the greatest gift?Lesson 3: How did the Wise Men find Jesus?Lesson 4: Are there other gifts God gives me?

CatsLoving OthersMemory Verse“Love each other”(John 15:17).

Central TruthI need to love others.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: Why should I love others?Lesson 2: How can I love my family?Lesson 3: How can I love my friends?Lesson 4: How can I love my world?

DogsJesus Is My Best FriendMemory Verse“A friend loves at all times”(Proverbs 17:17).

Central TruthJesus is my best friend.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: Who is Jesus?Lesson 2: Is Jesus always with me?Lesson 3: How can Jesus help me be a

friend?Lesson 4: How can Jesus be my best friend?

DonkeysHappy Birthday, JesusMemory Verse“[God] loved us and sent his Son”(1 John 4:10).

Central TruthGod sent His Son for me.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: Who were Mary and Joseph?Lesson 2: Where was Jesus born?Lesson 3: Who were the first to hear about

Jesus?Lesson 4: Why did the Wise Men come?





ElephantsCreationMemory Verse“God created the heavens and the earth”(Genesis 1:1).

Central TruthGod created everything.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: Who created the oceans and land?Lesson 2: Who created the sun, moon, and

stars?Lesson 3: Who created the plants and

animals?Lesson 4: Who created me?

GiraffesKindnessMemory Verse“Be kind . . . to one another”(Ephesians 4:32).

Central TruthI should be kind.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: How can I be kind at home?Lesson 2: How can I be kind at church?Lesson 3: How can I be kind at play?Lesson 4: How can I be kind to my world?

HipposGod Gives Me StrengthMemory Verse“He gives strength”(Isaiah 40:29).

Central TruthGod gives me strength.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: Why does God make me strong?Lesson 2: How does food make me strong?Lesson 3: How do rest and exercise

strengthen me?Lesson 4: How does God strengthen me

when I’m sick?

KangaroosPrayerMemory Verse“Never stop praying” (1 Thessalonians 5:17, CEV).

Central TruthI should pray.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: What is prayer?Lesson 2: When can I pray?Lesson 3: Does God listen when I pray?Lesson 4: Does God always answer my

prayers?





LadybugsPraising GodMemory Verse“Praise the Lord”(Psalm 150:1).

Central TruthI should praise God.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: Why should I praise God?Lesson 2: How can I praise God?Lesson 3: When can I praise God?Lesson 4: What can I praise God for?

LionsCourage

Memory Verse“Do not be afraid, . . . God is with you”(Joshua 1:9, NKJV).

Central TruthGod is with me, and I will not be afraid.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: Why shouldn’t I be afraid?Lesson 2: Is God with me?Lesson 3: Does God hear me when I pray?Lesson 4: Does God send others to help me?

MiceHelpersMemory Verse“We are . . . helpers”(2 Corinthians 1:24, KJV).

Central TruthI can be God’s helper.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: Who are some helpers in

the Bible?Lesson 2: How can I help at home?Lesson 3: How can I help at church?Lesson 4: How can I help my friends?

MonkeysObedienceMemory Verse“We must obey God”(Acts 5:29).

Central TruthI should obey God.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: What does it mean to obey?Lesson 2: Why should I obey?Lesson 3: How can I obey my parents?Lesson 4: How can I obey God?

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OwlsThe BibleMemory Verse“I have hidden your word in my heart”(Psalm 119:11).

Central TruthThe Bible is God’s Word.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: What is the Bible?Lesson 2: Who wrote the Bible?Lesson 3: What is in the Bible?Lesson 4: How do I hide God’s Word in my

heart?

ParrotsPleasing WordsMemory Verse“Let my words . . . be pleasing to you”(Psalm 19:14, CEV).

Central TruthMy words should please God.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: What does it mean to be polite?Lesson 2: How can I be kind with my words?Lesson 3: Why should I tell the truth?Lesson 4: How can my words please God?

RabbitsTrustMemory Verse“Trust in God”(John 14:1, NCV).

Central TruthI can trust God.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: Who can I trust?Lesson 2: Can I trust God to help me?Lesson 3: Can I trust God for food?Lesson 4: Can I trust God to care for me?

SheepFollowing JesusMemory Verse“Come, follow me”(Matthew 4:19).

Central TruthI will follow Jesus.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: What does it mean to follow Jesus?Lesson 2: How can I follow Jesus?Lesson 3: Where does following Jesus lead

me?Lesson 4: Who followed Jesus?





TigersWonderfully MadeMemory Verse“I am . . . wonderfully made”(Psalm 139:14).

Central TruthGod made me wonderful.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: What can I see?Lesson 2: What can I smell and taste?Lesson 3: What can I touch?Lesson 4: Who created me?

TurkeysThankingMemory Verse“Give thanks to the Lord”(Psalm 107:1).

Central TruthI can say, “Thank You.”

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: What does it mean to be thankful?Lesson 2: How can I be thankful for my

family and friends?Lesson 3: How can I be thankful for my

church?Lesson 4: How can I show thanks to God?

TurtlesSharingMemory Verse“Be happy to give and ready to share”(1 Timothy 6:18, ICB).

Central TruthGod wants me to share.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: What is sharing?Lesson 2: Who does God want me to share

with?Lesson 3: How can I share?Lesson 4: How can I share about Jesus?

ZebrasTo Be Like JesusMemory Verse“Jesus . . . went around doing good”(Acts 10:38).

Central TruthI want to be like Jesus.

Clubroom DiscoveriesLesson 1: What is Jesus like?Lesson 2: How can I be like Jesus at church?Lesson 3: How can I be like Jesus at home?Lesson 4: How can I be like Jesus at play?


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