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Caretakers of God's Creation

Stewardship of Resources

Day 170of 180
Week 34of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God created us to care for His creation

2

Learn what stewardship means

3

Create a personal pledge to care for resources

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:28

“God blessed them and said to them, 'Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it. Have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.'”

— Genesis 1:28 (WEB)

God gave humans the special job of taking care of His beautiful creation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Colorful poster paper
  • Markers
  • Stickers
  • Scissors
  • Glue
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather in a circle and ask children what they know about taking care of things. Explain that today we'll learn about being special helpers for God's world.

💭 Review Question: What special things do you help take care of at home?
2Teaching (8 min)

God made us special caretakers of His creation. Just like parents trust children to take care of a special toy, God trusts us to take care of the earth.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God created everything and wants us to be careful with it
  • Taking care of resources shows we love God
  • Small actions can make a big difference
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What are some ways we can take care of God's creation?
  • Why do you think God wants us to be careful with resources?
3Activity: My Stewardship Pledge Poster (10 min)
project

Children will create a colorful poster with personal promises about caring for God's creation.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each child a poster paper
  2. Help them write 3-4 simple promises
  3. Decorate with drawings and stickers
  4. Share pledges with the group
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Create 1-2 simple promises with adult help

Challenge: Include specific actions with details

4Closing (2 min)

Review what we learned about being God's helpers

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does a good caretaker do?
  • How can we show God we love His creation?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for giving us the beautiful world. Help us be good helpers and take care of everything You created. Amen.

Coming up: Next week, we'll learn more about how we can be kind to others and share what we have.

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 24:1

“The earth is Yahweh's, with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell in it.”

— Psalm 24:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create hand motions to help remember the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Introducing stewardship as a biblical concept of responsible care

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage small, achievable actions
  • Model caring for resources at home
  • Praise efforts to be responsible
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find it hard to understand long-term impact of their actions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Increased awareness of caring for things, wanting to help

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family recycling station
  • Plant a small garden together
  • Make a bird feeder from recycled materials

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