Theme: Thankful for God’s Provision
Ages: 5–10 years
Duration: 30–40 minutes
1. OPENING & WELCOME (5 minutes)
Greetings
“Good morning, kids! Today we’re going to learn that God always takes care of us and gives us what we need.”
Opening Prayer
“God, thank You for giving us what we need each day — food, home, clothes, and love. Teach us to trust in You. Amen.”
Song
“He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”
• Kids make a big circle with their hands (world).
• Lift hands upward to show God holding it.
Quick Warm-Up Question
Ask: “What is something God gave you today?”
(Food, sleep, family, sunshine, clothes…)
2. BIBLE STORY — God Sends Manna from Heaven (Exodus 16)
Time: 10–12 minutes
Teacher Background (not to read fully to kids)
The Israelites left Egypt and entered the desert. There was no food. The people complained. God answered with manna — bread from heaven that arrived every morning. God used this miracle to teach them trust.
Bible Story for Kids
“After God rescued His people from Egypt, they walked through a huge desert. After a while, their food ran out.
They got hungry… and they complained.
But God still loved them.
He said, ‘I will send food from heaven.’
The next morning, when the people woke up, the ground was covered with tiny white flakes — it was called manna!
God sent fresh manna every day, just enough for that day.
God was teaching His people that He would take care of them — one day at a time.”
Visual Idea
Sprinkle tiny white paper pieces (like confetti) on the floor.
Say: “This is what manna might have looked like — food from heaven!”
DISCUSSION & APPLICATION (5–7 minutes)
Main Teaching Points
• God knows exactly what you need.
• God might not give us everything we want, but He always gives what we need.
• When we say “thank You,” we show we trust Him.
Application to Kids’ Lives
Ask:
• “When you feel hungry, who provides your food?”
• “When you need clothes, who takes care of that?”
• “When you need love and safety, who provides that?”
Help kids see that God works through parents, family, and His world to care for them.
3. MEMORY VERSE (5 minutes)
Philippians 4:19
“And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
Motions
• “My God” — point upward
• “will supply all your needs” — stretch hands out
• “according to His riches” — make a treasure chest motion
• “in Christ Jesus” — cross arms over chest
Repeat 3 times — fun, loud, and then whispering.
4.COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS (5 minutes)
How did the people feel in the desert?
✔ Hungry, complainingWhat did God do for them?
✔ Sent manna from heavenDoes God still give us what we need today?
✔ Yes! Food, clothes, home, family, loveHow should we respond when God provides?
✔ Give thanks
5. CRAFT — “Manna Jar” (10–15 minutes)
Materials
• Jar-shaped printable or cardstock
• Markers or crayons
• Cotton pieces or small bits of white paper
• Glue
6.WEEKLY CHALLENGE (2 minutes)
Encourage children to pray before every meal this week.
Each time say:
“Thank You, God, for providing our food.”
Ask them to share how it went next class.
7. FINAL QUESTIONS & REVIEW (3 minutes)
Ask the class:
Who provides what we need?
➤ God does.What did God send from heaven in today’s story?
➤ Manna.What is our memory verse about?
➤ God will supply all our needs.What should we do when God helps us?
➤ Say thank You.Does God love us and take care of us?
➤ Yes! Always!
8.CLOSING PRAYER (1–2 minutes)
“Dear God, thank You for providing food, water, clothes, a home, and everything we need. Help us trust You every day and have grateful hearts. Amen.”
9.EXPECTED RESULTS FOR THE TEACHER
By the end of this lesson, children will:
KNOW
• God provided manna for Israel.
• God provides what they need today.
• Philippians 4:19 (memory verse).
FEEL
• Safe and cared for by God.
• Grateful for His daily provision.
DO
• Practice thanking God every day.
• Remember that God is their provider.
• Apply the weekly challenge at home.
Markers- [Amazon Link]
Crayon- [Amazon Link]
Cotton ball- [Amazon Link]
Craft tissue paper- [Amazon Link]
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