Talitha Cumi Bible Hour: Year-Round Program
Overarching Theme: Growing in Faith, Character, and Service
Quarter 1: “Knowing God’s Love”
| Week | Bible Story | Grade 1: Coloring & Narration | Grade 2: Narration & Music | Grade 3: Music & Art | Grade 4: Narration, Music, & Art (Team) |
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| 1 | The Creation Story | Coloring page: God creating animals. Short narration: “God made the world.” | Narrate the story. Sing “All Things Bright and Beautiful.” | Draw/paint the creation. Play instrumental version of “All Things Bright and Beautiful” and discuss the emotions it evokes. | Team: Narrate creation. Compose a short melody about creation. Create a mural of the Garden of Eden. |
| 2 | Noah’s Ark | Coloring page: Noah and the animals entering the ark. Short narration: “God saved Noah.” | Narrate the story. Listen to and discuss a simple song about rain/animals. | Create a rain stick. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about rain/animals and create actions to go with it. Build a miniature ark. |
| 3 | Abraham and Isaac | Coloring page: Abraham and the lamb. Short narration: “God provided a lamb.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a gentle song about sacrifice. | Draw/paint a picture of the ram. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a gentle song about sacrifice and create actions to go with it. Create a collage of images representing sacrifice and provision. |
| 4 | Joseph and His Brothers | Coloring page: Joseph forgiving his brothers. Short narration: “Joseph forgave his brothers.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about forgiveness. | Create a drawing or painting about forgiveness. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about forgiveness and create actions to go with it. Act out a short skit about forgiveness. |
| 5 | Moses and the Burning Bush | Coloring page: Moses and the burning bush. Short narration: “God spoke to Moses.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about listening to God. | Create a drawing or painting about listening to God. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about listening to God and create actions to go with it. Create a poster about listening to God. |
| 6 | The Ten Commandments | Coloring page: Moses receiving the commandments. Short narration: “God gave us rules to follow.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about following rules. | Create a drawing or painting about following rules. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about following rules and create actions to go with it. Create a skit about following the ten commandments. |
| 7 | Ruth and Naomi | Coloring page: Ruth and Naomi together. Short narration: “Ruth loved Naomi.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about family. | Create a drawing or painting about family. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about family and create actions to go with it. Create a family tree. |
| 8 | David and Jonathan | Coloring page: David and Jonathan as friends. Short narration: “David and Jonathan were good friends.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about friendship. | Create a drawing or painting about friendship. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about friendship and create actions to go with it. Create a friendship bracelet. |
| 9 | The Good Shepherd | Coloring page: Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Short narration: “Jesus cares for us.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about Jesus caring for us. | Create a drawing or painting about Jesus caring for us. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about Jesus caring for us and create actions to go with it. Create a collage about Jesus caring for us. |
| 10 | The Prodigal Son | Coloring page: The father welcoming his son home. Short narration: “The father was happy his son came home.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about forgiveness. | Create a drawing or painting about forgiveness. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about forgiveness and create actions to go with it. Act out a short skit about forgiveness. |
| 11 | Jesus and the Children | Coloring page: Jesus with children. Short narration: “Jesus loved the children.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about Jesus loving the children. | Create a drawing or painting about Jesus loving the children. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about Jesus loving the children and create actions to go with it. Create a mural about Jesus loving the children. |
| 12 | The Woman at the Well | Coloring page: Jesus talking to the woman. Short narration: “Jesus talked to the woman.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about talking to Jesus. | Create a drawing or painting about talking to Jesus. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about talking to Jesus and create actions to go with it. Act out a short skit about talking to Jesus. |
Quarter 2: “Living God’s Way”
| Week | Bible Story | Grade 1: Coloring & Narration | Grade 2: Narration & Music | Grade 3: Music & Art | Grade 4: Narration, Music, & Art (Team) |
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| 1 | Daniel in the Lion’s Den | Coloring page: Daniel praying. Short narration: “Daniel prayed to God.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about courage. | Create a drawing or painting about courage. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about courage and create actions to go with it. Act out a short skit about courage. |
| 2 | Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego | Coloring page: The fiery furnace. Short narration: “God saved them from the fire.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about faith. | Create a drawing or painting about faith. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about faith and create actions to go with it. Create a collage about faith. |
| 3 | The Story of Esther | Coloring page: Esther before the king. Short narration: “Esther was brave.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about bravery. | Create a drawing or painting about bravery. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about bravery and create actions to go with it. Act out a short skit about bravery. |
| 4 | The Rich Young Ruler | Coloring page: The rich man walking away. Short narration: “The man was sad.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about putting God first. | Create a drawing or painting about putting God first. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about putting God first and create actions to go with it. Create a poster about putting God first. |
| 5 | Zacchaeus | Coloring page: Zacchaeus in the tree. Short narration: “Zacchaeus changed his ways.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about changing our ways. | Create a drawing or painting about changing our ways. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about changing our ways and create actions to go with it. Act out a short skit about changing our ways. |
| 6 | The Sermon on the Mount | Coloring page: Jesus teaching. Short narration: “Jesus taught us how to live.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about living like Jesus. | Create a drawing or painting about living like Jesus. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about living like Jesus and create actions to go with it. Create a skit about living like Jesus. |
| 7 | The Golden Rule | Coloring page: Children being kind to each other. Short narration: “Be kind to others.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about being kind to others. | Create a drawing or painting about being kind to others. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about being kind to others and create actions to go with it. Create a mural about being kind to others. |
| 8 | The Parable of the Talents | Coloring page: People using their talents. Short narration: “Use your talents.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about using our talents. | Create a drawing or painting about using our talents. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about using our talents and create actions to go with it. Act out a short skit about using our talents. |
| 9 | Jesus Cleanses the Temple | Coloring page: Jesus in the temple. Short narration: “Respect God’s house.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about respecting God’s house. | Create a drawing or painting about respecting God’s house. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about respecting God’s house and create actions to go with it. Create a poster about respecting God’s house. |
| 10 | The Lord’s Prayer | Coloring page: People praying. Short narration: “We talk to God when we pray.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about prayer. | Create a drawing or painting about prayer. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about prayer and create actions to go with it. Create a prayer book. |
| 11 | The Good Samaritan | Coloring page: The Samaritan helping the injured man. Short narration: “Help those in need.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about helping those in need. | Create a drawing or painting about helping those in need. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about helping those in need and create actions to go with it. Act out a short skit about helping those in need. |
| 12 | Jesus and the Adulterous Woman | Coloring page: Jesus forgiving the woman. Short narration: “Jesus forgave her.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about forgiveness. | Create a drawing or painting about forgiveness. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about forgiveness and create actions to go with it. Act out a short skit about forgiveness. |
Quarter 3: “Serving Others with Compassion”
| Week | Bible Story | Grade 1: Coloring & Narration | Grade 2: Narration & Music | Grade 3: Music & Art | Grade 4: Narration, Music, & Art (Team) |
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| 1 | The Feeding of the 5,000 | Coloring page: Jesus feeding the people. Short narration: “Jesus fed many people.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about sharing. | Create a drawing or painting about sharing. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about sharing and create actions to go with it. Act out a short skit about sharing. |
| 2 | Dorcas | Coloring page: Dorcas helping others. Short narration: “Dorcas helped people.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about helping others. | Create a drawing or painting about helping others. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about helping others and create actions to go with it. Create a collage about helping others. |
| 3 | The Widow’s Offering | Coloring page: The widow giving her coins. Short narration: “Give what you can.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about giving. | Create a drawing or painting about giving. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about giving and create actions to go with it. Create a poster about giving. |
| 4 | Jesus Washing Feet | Coloring page: Jesus washing feet. Short narration: “Jesus served others.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about serving others. | Create a drawing or painting about serving others. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about serving others and create actions to go with it. Act out a short skit about serving others. |
| 5 | Sheep and Goats | Coloring page: Helping the needy. Short narration: “Help those in need.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about helping those in need. | Create a drawing or painting about helping those in need. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about helping those in need and create actions to go with it. Create a skit about helping those in need. |
| 6 | Lydia | Coloring page: Lydia welcoming Paul. Short narration: “Welcome others.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about welcoming others. | Create a drawing or painting about welcoming others. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about welcoming others and create actions to go with it. Create a poster about welcoming others. |
| 7 | Philip and Eunuch | Coloring page: Philip teaching the eunuch. Short narration: “Share the Bible.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about sharing the Bible. | Create a drawing or painting about sharing the Bible. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about sharing the Bible and create actions to go with it. Act out a short skit about sharing the Bible. |
| 8 | Paul’s Journeys | Coloring page: Paul traveling. Short narration: “Paul told people about Jesus.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about telling people about Jesus. | Create a drawing or painting about telling people about Jesus. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about telling people about Jesus and create actions to go with it. Create a map of Paul’s journeys. |
| 9 | Early Church | Coloring page: Early Christians sharing. Short narration: “Share with others.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about sharing with others. | Create a drawing or painting about sharing with others. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about sharing with others and create actions to go with it. Act out a short skit about sharing with others. |
| 10 | Job’s Compassion | Coloring page: Job helping the poor. Short narration: “Help the poor.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about helping the poor. | Create a drawing or painting about helping the poor. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about helping the poor and create actions to go with it. Create a poster about helping the poor. |
| 11 | Rich Man and Lazarus | Coloring page: Lazarus at the gate. Short narration: “Help those in need.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about helping those in need. | Create a drawing or painting about helping those in need. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about helping those in need and create actions to go with it. Act out a short skit about helping those in need. |
| 12 | Healing the Paralytic | Coloring page: Friends helping the paralytic. Short narration: “Help your friends.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about helping friends. | Create a drawing or painting about helping friends. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about helping friends and create actions to go with it. Act out a short skit about helping friends. |
Quarter 4: “Growing in Faith and Knowledge”
| Week | Bible Story | Grade 1: Coloring & Narration | Grade 2: Narration & Music | Grade 3: Music & Art | Grade 4: Narration, Music, & Art (Team) |
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| 1 | Samuel Anointed as a Boy | Coloring page: Samuel listening. Short narration: “Listen to God.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about listening to God. | Create a drawing or painting about listening to God. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about listening to God and create actions to go with it. Act out a short skit about listening to God. |
| 2 | Jesus as a Boy in Temple | Coloring page: Jesus in the temple. Short narration: “Learn about God.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about learning about God. | Create a drawing or painting about learning about God. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about learning about God and create actions to go with it. Create a poster about learning about God. |
| 3 | Timothy | Coloring page: Timothy reading the Bible. Short narration: “Read the Bible.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about reading the Bible. | Create a drawing or painting about reading the Bible. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about reading the Bible and create actions to go with it. Create a skit about reading the Bible. |
| 4 | Armor of God | Coloring page: Putting on armor. Short narration: “Be strong in God.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about being strong in God. | Create a drawing or painting about being strong in God. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about being strong in God and create actions to go with it. Create a collage about being strong in God. |
| 5 | Jesus Prays in Gethsemane | Coloring page: Jesus praying. Short narration: “Pray to God.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about prayer. | Create a drawing or painting about prayer. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about prayer and create actions to go with it. Create a prayer book. |
| 6 | Mary and Martha | Coloring page: Mary listening and Martha serving. Short narration: “Listen and serve.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about listening and serving. | Create a drawing or painting about listening and serving. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about listening and serving and create actions to go with it. Act out a short skit about listening and serving. |
| 7 | Parable of the Sower | Coloring page: Sowing seeds. Short narration: “Listen to God’s Word.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about listening to God’s Word. | Create a drawing or painting about listening to God’s Word. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about listening to God’s Word and create actions to go with it. Create a poster about listening to God’s Word. |
| 8 | The Beatitudes | Coloring page: People being blessed. Short narration: “Be like Jesus.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about being like Jesus. | Create a drawing or painting about being like Jesus. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about being like Jesus and create actions to go with it. Create a skit about being like Jesus. |
| 9 | Teachings on Love | Coloring page: People loving each other. Short narration: “Love each other.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about loving each other. | Create a drawing or painting about loving each other. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about loving each other and create actions to go with it. Create a mural about loving each other. |
| 10 | John the Baptist | Coloring page: John baptizing. Short narration: “Tell others about Jesus.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about telling others about Jesus. | Create a drawing or painting about telling others about Jesus. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about telling others about Jesus and create actions to go with it. Create a poster about telling others about Jesus. |
| 11 | The Transfiguration | Coloring page: Jesus transfigured. Short narration: “Jesus is special.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about Jesus being special. | Create a drawing or painting about Jesus being special. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about Jesus being special and create actions to go with it. Create a collage about Jesus being special. |
| 12 | The Great Commission | Coloring page: Sharing the Gospel. Short narration: “Share the Good News.” | Narrate the story. Listen to a song about sharing the Good News. | Create a drawing or painting about sharing the Good News. Discuss the feelings the music evokes and create artwork based on those feelings. | Team: Narrate the story. Find a song about sharing the Good News and create actions to go with it. Create a poster about sharing the Good News. |