Celebrate
The “Celebrate” Kingdom Step is all about…you guessed it… celebrating! When we join God’s Kingdom by choosing Jesus, that’s something worth getting excited about. Join us as we help you “Celebrate” just like Jesus and his followers have been celebrating for THOUSANDS of years!
Hey Hey!
Have your group spend a few minutes getting to know one another. Ask them their name and maybe some of the questions below (make sure you participate too):
Would you rather carve a pumpkin or eat turkey?
What's your favorite thing about Fall?
What was your favorite birthday?
What was your favorite gift you ever received?
2. Take a moment to ask kids why they are at Kingdom Steps. “Because my mom made me…” is a completely acceptable answer!
Look Closer.
How are you celebrating today? (Allow for some looser or rough around the edges answers here... allow them to process and then the next video we will lock down which decision is best for them.)
Read Jesus' Baptism in Matthew 3: 13-17
Why did Jesus get baptized?
What happened when Jesus was baptized?
What was God the Father's response to Jesus baptism?
What do you think about Jesus baptism?
Let’s Do It!
What do you want to celebrate today? (Follow up, maybe some different answers / changed answers after the video)
I want to join God's Kingdom for the first time and get baptized
I have joined God's Kingdom before but want to recommit to it
I have joined God's Kingdom and would like to get baptized now
I'm not sure. I have more questions.
Kids will write in the box what they are going to celebrate! If kids want to give their life to Jesus for the first time, give their sheets to the leader so they can talk with their parents.
Questions to help with clarity
Have you ever been baptized before?
What makes you want to get baptized or not want to get baptized?
What do you think should be true about someone for them to get baptized?
Baptism Weekend: May 13 & 14