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God, we thank you the joy we have in You,

We pray for our family, church, and friends,

Give them happiness this day,

And help us in all we do and say, Amen.


Goot Beer Floats. Explain and demonstrate how the pop fizzles
when poured into the glass. That is like our hearts when we have
the joy of Jesus inside. We bubble over with joy and happiness.

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Make JOY bracelets. Give them three larger pink beads on a

string with another color of their choice. Tell them the three
beads stand for J-Jesus (our Savior), O-Others (those we share
with about Jesus), Y-You (Serve Him in all you do).

  (Tune: If You¶re Happy and You Know It)

Letter J, letter J, letter J (left foot stomp, and right fingers snap 2x)

Letter J, letter J, letter J (right foot stomp, and left fingers snap 2x)

Jesus brings joy, and we are glad to sing,

Letter J, letter J, letter J (do both 2x)

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: God You Make Me Smile (Super Strong God
DVD Hillsong), I Will Praise (Shout Praises Kids You Are Good
DVD), Trading My Sorrows (Shout Praises Kids Every Move I
Make DVD)

 

 

Psalm 118:24 - "This is the day the LOGD has made; let us
rejoice and be glad in it."

 

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POPCOG TIME. Say the verse many times and each time they
are to jump up on the word ³Gejoice´ just like popcorn and clap
on the word ³glad´. See how many times it takes them to be in all
one accord on accurate timing. Praise them when they get it just
right.

 

Sandy: I¶m so happy and here¶s the reason why«.

John: What do you have to be so happy about? It¶s raining

outside.

Sandy: Jesus took my sins all away.

John: What about it? I know all about that.

Sandy: Are you happy, John?

John: Oh course, I¶m happy, I go to church, don¶t I?

Sandy: But are you happy?

John: I put money in the offering plate?

Sandy: Does that make you happy?

John: I give to the poor and share other things that I own?

Sandy: John, does all that make you happy inside?

John: Well«.not really. Sometimes, I do all those things, because

it is expected of me. I actually feel uncertain and unhappy most
of the time.

Sandy: You do not need to be unhappy? You remind me of our

JOY bracelets we made one year in Sunday school. That was
years ago.
John: I remember those, too. What did they stand for? The pink
beads, I mean.

Sandy: ³J´ was for our Savior Jesus who lives in our hearts when
we confess our sins.

John: And the ³O´ ?

Sandy: ³O´ was for others we see every day. ³O´ is for those we
can tell about Jesus and help with gifts, food, clothes, and
anything they may need.

John: And, now I remember, the ³Y´ was for ³You´.

Sandy: Do you remember what was said about the letter ³Y´?

John: Tell me.

Sandy: ³Y´ stands for ³You´. In all we do we must put Christ first
in our lives. We can do many good things like going to church,
reading our Bible, praying, giving to the poor, but if we do not
put Christ FIGST in our lives it is all in vain. It will count for
nothing. We must allow Jesus to live in our hearts and have first
place.

John: ow it is coming back to me. I think I have had my ³JOY´ a

little mixed up and out of order.

Sandy: I am glad that you see that, John. Would you like to pray
about it now?

John: Sure, let¶s do.



How many have ever rode a scary ride at an amusement park?

Was it thrilling?
JOY is an emotion deep within us that only comes from God. We
may have temporary feeling of happiness from a good report
card, pleasure over a new present we wanted do badly, the thrill
of riding the scariest ride at an amusement park, but JOY comes
from God.

Joy is lasting and will not fade away. When we put Jesus first in
our lives, He gives lasting joy. Of course, we may have moments
of sadness, pain, and anger, but joy will come in the morning.
That means joy will be there, and we cannot even sleep it away.
It is deep, very deep within us that continue as we keep trusting
in God.

God wants us to share this joy with OTHEGS. There are many
people who are unhappy. They have had a bad deal in life they
feel, they may have lost a job, a loved one, a promotion at work,
and are unhappy people. Only Jesus can give us a joy that will be
with us through all we go through in life.

God wants us ³YOU´ to serve him every day. Sometimes, it will

be difficult when others are doing things that we are encouraged
to do with them. It can be difficult when our friends watch movies
or play games that GOD does not want us to take part in. It can
be difficult when others hurt their bodies with drinking and
smoking when we are asked to try it as well. God will be with us
all the time; we must call on Him when we need help. He will help
YOU make the right choices every day. He will help YOU tell
OTHEGS about his great love. JESUS is the best person, best
friend, and best counselor, whom we will ever have. Trust JESUS
and ask him for JOY. Then focus on reading his word, praying,
helping others, and sharing His love and you will keep JOY in your
heart.

Dismiss in prayer and allow the kids to pray if they do not have
this joy and desire it.


 



1.?What do the letters in the word JOY mean to you?

2.?How can we share your JOY with others?
3.?What does GOD say about JOY in the Word of God?
4.?How does joy stay in our hearts?

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