Welcome to the Illuminate Children’s Ministry! We’re so excited to have the opportunity to sow the love of Christ and God’s Word into the lives of our children.

Services with Illuminate focus on building relationships, learning the Word, and applying the lessons of Christ to our lives even today in the 21st century.

GLOW: Infant nursery

SPARK: Ages 2 - preK

IGNITE: Kindergarten - 3rd grade

FUEL: 4th - 6th grade

BLAZE: 7th - 12th grade

You can find the series Bible verse and other Word work on this page, in addition to available materials from the day, in case your child was away or ill.

Children are encouraged to bring a Bible to Illuminate, if they have one. If not, please contact Marie Heard.

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Current Series:

Our current series on God's Promises can be found on our FB page at https://www.facebook.com/Illuminate-Childrens-Ministry-Crossroads-Assembly-of-God-109755057351754/

Past Series:

The Fruits of the Spirit

Week 3: FAITHFULNESS June 14, 2020 ft. Saddleback Kids Ministry

Message/Bible Story: Apostles and the High Council

Apostles and the High Council | Act 5:27-42

Stay at Home Talk it Over Questions

What was your favorite part of the video we just watched? How did the apostles show faithfulness?
Why were the apostles faithful to share the message about Jesus?
What does it mean to be faithful?
Is it easy to be faithful and do what is right no matter what? What are some things that make being faithful difficult?
How can you remain faithful and do what is right?

Bible Verse:

Activities and Games:

Memory Verse Sheet
Connect the Dots
Word Search
Coloring Page
Stand Up Game: Instructions In this activity, your child will get on their feet and stand up for what is right like the apostles in our Bible story! You will read a list of right and wrong choices, encouraging your child to stand up if you read something that is right, or shows faithfulness!

Week 2: GOODNESS June 7, 2020 ft. Saddleback Kids Ministry

Message/Bible Story: Lydia and Goodness

Lydia | Acts 16:13-15

Stay at Home Talk it Over Questions

What was your favorite part of the video we just watched?
How did Lydia learn about God and hear the good news about Jesus?
What did Lydia do to show goodness?
Why did Lydia show goodness?
What makes it difficult for you to be good?

Bible Verse:  

Activities/Games: 1. Memory Verse Activity Sheet 2. Spot the Difference 3. Word Search 4. Coloring Page  5. Goodness Flip Chart - This week, your child will make a goodness flip chart to remind them of all the ways they can show the Fruit of the Spirit, goodness, like Lydia from our Bible story! After they color and assemble the chart, help them put these acts into practice around the house.

Week 1: KINDNESS May 30, 2020 ft. Saddleback Kids Ministry

Message/Bible Story: Tabitha

Tabitha | Acts 9:36-43

What miracle did God do in Tabitha’s life? God used Peter to raise Tabitha from the dead! Read Acts 9:36-43 to find out more about this miracle and Tabitha’s story.
What did Tabitha do to show kindness?
Why did Tabitha show kindness?
What makes it difficult for you to be kind to others?
Have you ever prayed to God to ask him to be the Lord of your life and make the choice to be in God’s family? Is that something you want to talk about?

Bible Verse:  
Activities/Games:  1. Memory Verse Activity Sheet   2. Film Maze   3. Word Search   4. Coloring Page   5. Kindness Chart This week, your child will make a kindness chart to remind them of all the ways they can show the Fruit of the Spirit, kindness, like Tabitha from our Bible story! After they color and assemble the chart, help them come up with ways they can put kindness into practice!      Instructions Your child will color this kindness checklist and be challenged to complete the kindness tasks listed, and even come up with some of their own! This is a great way to help your child put kindness into action around the house.

Week 4: May 23, 2020 ft. Saddleback Kids Ministry

Message/Bible Story: Peter Escapes from Prison
Peter Escapes from Prison | Acts
What was your favorite part of the video we just watched?
How did Peter get out of prison?
What were the other believers doing while Peter was in prison?
When you feel like you’re not strong enough or you don’t know what to do, how can the Holy Spirit help you?
What is something you can do for God today? Ask the Holy Spirit to help you know what to do and then do it.

Bible Verse:  
Activities/Games:
1. Peter in Prison Craft
This craft will give kids a chance to create a lace-up “prison” with yarn for Peter to escape from just like the angel helped Peter escape in our story.
2. Bible Verse Sheet
3. Activity Sheet
4. Word Search
5. Coloring Sheet

Week 3: May 17, 2020 ft. Saddleback Kids Ministry

Intro Video

Message/Bible Story: Philip and the Ethiopian

Philip and the Ethiopian | Acts 8:26-40

What was your favorite part of the video we just watched?
How did Philip meet the Ethiopian man?
What did the Ethiopian man and Philip do when they saw the water? Why?
What did the Ethiopian man do after his experience with Philip?
Who can you share the Good News about Jesus with? Ask the Holy Spirit to help you share this with them.

Bible Verse: See the source image

Activities/Games:

Bible verse sheet
Activity Sheet
Word Search
Coloring Page
Share Frisbee Craft - The Holy Spirit helps us share God’s love with other people, which is exactly what your child will have the chance to do with this week’s craft! The “share” frisbee allows your child to share Jesus’ love with whomever they throw the frisbee.
Wind Power Game - Get the family together for some friendly competition with this week’s wind power activity. Straws, cotton balls, and some tape are all you’ll need to create this new take on a racetrack. Your kids learned about wind power in this week’s church service, but this activity reminds us that nothing compares to the power of the Holy Spirit

Week 2: May 10, 2020 ft. Saddleback Kids Ministry

Intro Video

Message/Bible Story: Peter Heals the Beggar Who Can't Walk

Peter Heals the Beggar Who Can't Walk | Acts 3:1-10

Stay at Home Talk It Over Questions:

What was your favorite part of the video we just watched?
How did Peter heal the man who couldn’t walk?
What did the man do once he was healed?
Why didn't Peter want credit for the power he used?
Why did God give Christians the power of the Holy Spirit?
What kind of miracles can God do through you?
Don’t forget about this week’s Power Up Challenge! It's perfect to do with Mom for Mother's Day!

Bible Verse:
Activities/Games:
Dancing Beggar Craft
Color Page
Bible Verse Coloring Sheet
Power Up Light Bulb Sheet
Word Search

Week 1: May 3, 2020 ft. Saddleback Kids Ministry

Intro Video
Message/Bible Story: God Sends the Holy Spirit

Gods Sends the Holy Spirit | Acts 2:1-31
Stay at Home Family Talk It Over Questions:
What was your favorite part of the video we just watched?
What would you have thought if you saw when the Holy Spirit first came to the apostles? 
What is the most powerful source of power and how do you get that power? 
Have you ever prayed to God to ask Him to be the Lord of your life? Is that something you want to talk about?*
What are some things that the Holy Spirit can help you do?
What do you think about the fact that, because of the power of the Holy Spirit, you can do much more than you ever imagined or thought possible?
Don’t forget about this week’s Power Up Challenge!
Bible Verse: 
Activities/Games:
Holy Spirit Power Craft
Color Page
Bible Verse Coloring Sheet
Spot the Difference Sheet
Word Search