God's Rescue Plan: 4-Week Curriculum on the Birth of the Church (download)

God’s Rescue Plan: The Birth of the Church – A 4-Week Bible Lesson Series for Kids

Discover the early days of the church and the mission Jesus gave His followers—perfect after Easter or any time of year.

“God’s Rescue Plan: The Birth of the Church” is a 4-week children’s ministry curriculum that walks kids through key events after Jesus’ resurrection, including the Great Commission, the Ascension, Pentecost, and the start of the early church in Acts. These Bible-based lessons will help children understand that the church is God’s chosen instrument to share the gospel with the world.

This flexible, gospel-centered curriculum is ideal for use after Easter Sunday, during spring, or anytime you want to teach about the early church and God’s ongoing mission.

4 - weeks of Bible Lessons
FREE Sample Lesson
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Ages 5-12

🗓️ 4-Week Sunday School Curriculum Overview

Lesson 1: Witnesses
Text – Matthew 28 & Acts 1
Main Point – Jesus sends His disciples out to tell people about Him
Focus: The Great Commission for Kids

Lesson 2: Goodbye: Hello
Text – Acts 1
Main Point – Jesus is coming back one day
Focus: The Ascension of Jesus

Lesson 3: The Helper Comes
Text – Acts 2:1-3
Main Point – God sent the Holy Spirit to be with His people
Focus: Pentecost Lesson for Kids

Lesson 4: What is the Church?
Text – Acts 2:42-47
Main Point – The Church is God’s people in community
Focus: Early Church and Christian Community

📘 What’s Included in This Children’s Church Curriculum:

• Introductory Activities

• Large Group Worship Plans

  • Welcome Activity

  • Full Bible Lesson Script

  • Prayer and Suggested Songs

• Small Group Lessons (Two Age Options: 5–8 and 8–12)

  • Application Activities

  • Memory Verse Work

  • Group Prayer Prompts

• Printable Bible Crafts, Activities, and Take-Home Pages

• Family Devotionals for Every Lesson

• PPT Teaching Slides + Countdown Video

📥 About This Sunday School Curriculum Download

• ✅ 4 weeks of flexible, gospel-rich lessons

• ✅ Designed for ages 5–12 (Grades K–6)

• ✅ Materials in ESV, NIV, and KJV Bible translations

• ✅ Editable Word files and PowerPoint slides

• ✅ Instant digital download – ready to use!

• ✅ Full permission to share within your church or ministry

Whether you’re looking for a post-Easter children’s ministry series, planning Pentecost lessons for kids, or wanting to dive into Acts and the early church, this 4-week unit equips your ministry to proclaim the gospel clearly and joyfully.

👉 Use it in Sunday School, midweek programs, or as a mini-series to bridge between other units.