It’s time to catch you up on the latest seven Bible lessons—free for you to download and ready to slot straight into your program. You’ll also find a soccer‑themed Super Sunday event, plus a delightfully quirky Sushi Train program (yes, truly!).  And if you like to plan, you can get in early for next Easter with an interactive Easter play. You’ll have plenty of time to dream up staging ideas and gather costumes, so you’ll be prepared when Easter arrives.

Bible Lessons:

How Do You See Jesus? 

Some people can’t see Jesus yet; some people won’t see Him; and some choose not to see Him. But Jesus wants to open our eyes so we can know Him, trust Him, and follow Him.

Warm Up:  Blind Man’s Bluff

Bible Story:  Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind (John 9:1-12)

Memory Verse and Game:  John 8:12 A Glow-stick Verse Hunt

Craft:  Ideas for candle crafts

Free download available here: https://cooeekidsministry.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/How-Do-You-See-Jesus.pdf

Mountains into Plains!

God can help children do things that feel too big, too hard, or impossible. His Spirit gives them strength, courage, and help that they don’t have on their own.

Bible Story:  The Golden Lampstand and the Olive Trees (Zechariah 4:1-14)

Memory Verse:  Zechariah 4:6 with actions and words

Game:  Finska

Craft:  Paper lantern

Free download available here: https://cooeekidsministry.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Mountains-into-Plains.pdf

God’s Timing, For His Glory!

God’s timing is never early and never late. He always knows what He’s doing, and

His timing shows His glory and helps our faith grow.

Warm Up Activity:  How Long? (Who can last the longest at something?)

Bible Story:  The Death and Resurrection of Lazarus (John 11:1-44)

Memory Verse:  Romans 8:28 Around the Clock game

Game:  Breaking the Clock ball game

Craft:  God’s Perfect Timing Clock

Free download available here:  https://cooeekidsministry.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Gods-Timing-for-His-Glory.pdf

Where Did Everyone Go?

When life feels scary and overwhelming, we don’t have to hide in a hole. God gives courage, strength, and victory when we trust Him.

Bible Story:  War with the Philistines/Jonathan and His Armour Bearer’s Victory (1 Samuel 13 & 14)

Memory Verse:  Psalm 56:3 Hidden in Code

Game:  In a Hole ball game

Craft:  Courage Climber

Free download available here: https://cooeekidsministry.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Where-Did-Everyone-Go.pdf

Dainty Morsels

Some words look sweet and tasty – like a little treat – but they sneak deep inside and hurt people. Gossip is a dangerous mouthful. God wants us to fill up on His words, not whispers.

Warm Up Activity:  The Whisper Game

Bible Story:  Miriam’s Gossip (Numbers 12; Proverbs 18:8)

Memory Verse:  Ephesians 4:29 Word Unscramble

Game:  Colossal Serves! A beach ball game

Craft:  Colossal Serve Placemats

Free download available here: https://cooeekidsministry.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Dainty-Morsels.pdf

Welcome One and All!

This lesson weaves Ephesians 4:4–6 together with the story of Peter in the House of

Cornelius to show that we stick together, we welcome everyone, and we are one

family. We belong together because we belong to Jesus.

Warm-up Activity:  The Welcome Party

Bible Story and Skit:  Peter and Cornelius (Acts 10; Ephesians 4:4-6)

Memory Verse:  Ephesians 4:4-6 (with a giant foam finger!)

Morning Tea:  Be Our Guest!

Game:  Steal the Bacon!

Craft:  Welcome Placemat

Free download available here: https://cooeekidsministry.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Welcome-One-and-All.pdf

Super Sunday

A Continual Feast!  Japanese Themed

When children learn to trust God, He fills their hearts with joy and cheerfulness that

keeps coming!

Warm Up Challenge 1:  Chopstick Pick Up Challenge

Warm Up Challenge 2:  Chopstick Cup Stack

Bible Story:  Paul and Silas Singing in Prison (Acts 16:16-40)

Memory Verse:  Proverbs 15:15 (b) Bean bag relay! 

Morning Tea:  Japanese style

Game:  Japanese-themed Obstacle Course

Craft 1:  Sensu (paper fan)

Craft 2:  Kokeshi Doll

Free download available here: https://cooeekidsministry.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/A-Continual-Feast.pdf

Colours of Allegiance!  Soccer Themed

Just like people show their team allegiance by the colours they wear, God invites us to wear His colours — hearts made clean, lives that choose what’s right, and actions that show we belong to Him. Joseph wore God’s colours even when life was hard. This lesson uses a Soccer or Football theme, depending on where you live!

Warm Up Activity:  Soccer warm ups

Bible Story:  Joseph’s Coat of Many Colours (Genesis 37-45; Isaiah 1:18) Soccer jersey visual aids and Jesus Call!

Memory Verse:  Isaiah 1:18 Empty the Bucket game

Morning Tea:  soccer themed

Craft 1:  Team Scarf Bookmark

Craft 2:  Jesus Fan sign

Craft 3:  Finger Football Puppets

Game:  Soccer! 

Free download available here: https://cooeekidsministry.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Colours-of-Allegiance.pdf

Easter Lesson

Bartimaeus:  The Man Who Saw It All! 

This play draws from the three Gospel accounts in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, with particular inspiration from Matthew 20:34: “Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes; and immediately they regained their sight and followed Him.”

That single verse sparked a thought: What did Bartimaeus see next? Once his eyes were opened, he followed Jesus on the road to Jerusalem. He would have witnessed the Triumphal Entry, the cleansing of the Temple, and the confrontations with the Pharisees. He may have witnessed the betrayal, the arrest, and the trial. He would have seen Jesus crucified on the Cross, perhaps the empty tomb, and then heard about the risen Lord commissioning His followers. Imagine experiencing all of that with brand-new eyes. Imagine the wonder, the shock, and the joy. Imagine Bartimaeus telling everyone what he saw. How amazing!  This play is fully interactive, with the congregation walking through the events Bartimaeus describes while a cast of characters brings each scene to life around them.

Free download available here: https://cooeekidsministry.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bartimaeus-The-Man-Who-Saw-Everything.pdf

Well, that was quite the catch-up! I pray that these lessons will be a blessing to you and the children in your care.