Faith Adventures 2023

Find It!
Sam and Lucy like to find fun
shapes in the clouds! The
beautiful world reminds them
how much Heavenly Father
loves them. Help them find
the hidden items.

It's a NEW YEAR
LET'S MAKE IT GREAT
2
0
2
3
Two things I will get better at:
Something I want to do less of:
Two new things I want to learn:
Three new places I want to visit:
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FAITH IN REAL LIFE
Goals and Growing Up
Growing up is exciting! Write about what you’ve already learned.
Then set a new goal for the future.
How did you learn to do something
that you couldn’t do when you were
younger?
Draw a picture of you
accomplishing your goal!
What is something you’d like to be
able to do by next year?
Who can help you with this goal?
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MY SPIRITUAL GOALS
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January is a great
month to dream big
dreams and pray
bold prayers!
- January 2023 -
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Jesus Taught Us How to Pray
Inspired by the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:5:13
When Jesus Christ was on the earth,
He taught us how to pray.
I can pray, just like He taught,
every single day!
I thank God for my blessings,
then ask for what I need.
God wants to hear about my day!
He loves me much indeed.
I end my prayer in Jesus’s name.
I’m glad He showed the way.
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Jesus taught us many things—
He taught us how to pray!

pray
with
senses
Are you ready for an exciting, multi-sensory prayer journey?
Follow the prompts below to engage God with all five senses!
Wrap yourself in a soft blanket.
Enjoy its warmth for a few moments.
In what ways does this make you
think of God? Write your thoughts and
feelings as a prayer here.
Think of a special memory and draw
it here. As you're looking at your
picture, tell God as many details of
that special experience as you can
remember.
Listen to a family member tell their story
of when God became real and personal
to them, or when God answered their
prayer. Write here what miracle you
want God to do for you.
Go through your house and find 3
nice-smelling things. Enjoy them for
a few moments. In what ways do
these smells make you think of God?
Write your thoughts as a prayer here.
Find something salty, something sweet
and something sour to taste. Draw your
favorite here. Take a few moments to
thank God for the variety of tastes He
gave us to enjoy.
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FINDING
BINGO
In the eyes of God, there is no prayer too small or insignificant.
Hey, Max!
I can’t find Bingo,
my elephant!
What's wrong?
I’ll help you look.
We’ll never find him.
Let’s ask God
for help.
Hmm . . .
Heavenly Father,
please help us
find Bingo.
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Max! Look!
You found him!
Let’s say a prayer to
say thank you.
Now there’s one more
thing we should do.
Heavenly Father,
thank you for helping us
find Bingo.
Can I play too?
God
cares about
what we
care about!
We can
pray to Him
anytime,
anywhere,
about
anything.
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your journey into the
presence of God
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how to pray
Prayer is one of God's greatest gifts to you! You are able to speak directly to Him—the great God of
the universe—anytime, anywhere. Stop and think about that . . . you are talking to this great big
God who made the world and made you, the God who placed the stars in the sky and brings the
sun up every morning. That is quite a thought!
PRAISES
CONCERNS
Tell your Father in
Heaven what you or
other people need.
SILENCE
It's a good idea
to spend a few
moments quietly
waiting for God to
speak to you.
THOUGHTS
Tell God what's on
your mind—your
plans, dreams,
questions, wonderings.
Thank God for who He
is and what He has
done for you, and tell
Him what you
love about Him.
REPENTANCE
Confess your sins
and mess-ups,
and receive God's
forgiveness.
feelings
Tell God what you're
feeling. Pour out your
worries, joys, fears,
frustrations,
and so on.
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ACTION POEM
Talking to My Heavenly Father
I don’t talk to Him
on a telephone . . .
Or on a computer
screen.
I simply say a prayer
and know that I am
heard and seen.
He cares about my life
on Earth.
He guides me from
above.
And when I talk to Him
in prayer, I always feel
His love.
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prayer
adventures
DO YOUR BEST TO PRAY ALL OF THESE PRAYERS BEFORE THE WINTER IS OVER
Tell God three
words that
describe you
best.
Tell God
something that
makes you feel
worried and
why.
Ask God what
makes Him
angry.
Tell God
something
that makes
your family
special.
Tell God what
you'd buy if
you had
$10,000.
Tell God about
your favorite
song, or sing
it to Him.
Ask God
what makes
Him happy.
Tell God
something
you'd like to
change about
the world.
Tell God
about
someone
you're
missing.
Tell God about
a time
something
started badly
but ended well.
Tell God about
your happiest
memory.
Tell God about
the worst thing
that ever
happened
to you.
Ask God
what He'd
like you to
help Him
change.
Tell God
something
about Him that
you really
appreciate.
Tell God what
you love
doing more
than
anything else.
Tell God
about a time
you felt
alone.
Tell God
something you
did that you
didn't think
you'd be able to.
Ask God about
what He's
looking
forward to
and why.
Tell God
something
that's
bothering you
at the moment.
Tell God
something
about Him
that you don't
understand.
Ask God
how He felt
when you
were born.
Tell God
about a
time when
you lied.
Tell God
about someone
who needs
His help.
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Tell God
about the
yummiest
thing you've
ever eaten.
Thank God for
someone who
loves you no
matter what.

FAITH IN REAL LIFE
Don't Give Up on God!
Sometimes, when our prayers don't get answered right away, we may be tempted to quit.
Resilience means not giving up, even when something is hard. It means trying again after you mess up or
moving forward when bad things happen.
THINK OF A TIME WHEN YOU WANTED TO GIVE UP BUT DIDN’T!
Write your story here:
Mark how you felt about your goal
when it was hard in one color.
Mark how you feel about it now
in a different color.
CONFUSED
DISAPPOINTED
HOPEFUL
MAD
What I was learning:
GRATEFUL
DETERMINED
PROUD
EXCITED
Why I’m glad I didn’t give up:
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keep on praying and never give up!
~Jesus, Luke 18:1

I Can Pray
I can pray in the morning.
I can pray late at night.
I can pray when I’m frightened...
Or after a big fight.
I can always talk
to my Father above.
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He is always near,
and He listens with love.

MY SPIRITUAL GOALS
FEBRuary is a great
month to grow
stronger in my
faith!
- February 2023 -
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Jesus loves me this I know,
for the
tells me so.
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The Bible is God's Love Letter!
coloring page
What is your favorite story in the Bible?
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This month dive deep into God's love
by reading His love letter to you.
Color each square red after you read the passage.
1 JOHN
4:9-10
ZEPHANIAH
3:17
PSALM
86:15
GALATIANS
2:20
PSALM
136:26
ROMANS
8:37-39
ISAIAH
54:10
JOHN
13:34-35
PSALM
63:3
EPHESIANS
2:4-5
PROVERBS
3:11-12
JOHN
13:3-5
PSALM
5:11-12
1 JOHN
4:7-8
PSALM
107:8-9
MICAH
7:18
JOHN
16:27
PSALM
31:7
EPHESIANS
3:17-19
HEBREWS
12:6
PSALM
103:13
1 JOHN
3:1
PSALM
109:21
PSALM
36:5-7
ISAIAH
49:15
PSALM
100:4-5
JOHN
3:16-17
I am forever in love
with you.
~ God
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God's love is...
TALLER than the TALLEST mountain.
WIDER than the WIDEST _________________________________
STRONGER than the STRONGEST___________________________
DEEPER than the DEEPEST ________________________________
BRIGHTER than the BRIGHTEST ____________________________
BETTER THAN __________________________________________
With your parents' permission, scan the QR code below and sing along
with Duggie Dug Dug: God's love is bigger than a burger!
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In Jesus Time...
many people had a hard time wrapping their mind around God's incredible love. It was
just too much for them. In Luke 15, Jesus tells us a story to help us better
understand God's love. Can you re-tell this story just by looking at the pictures?
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God's love is like ...
Gather up your family and together discuss
how God's love is like these things!
PUPPY
RAINBOW
DONUT
BUBBLE GUM
MEDICINE
MAGNET
ANCHOR
RAIN
LULLABY
PARTY
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OCEAN
What else is
God's love like?

ible reading challenge
Read to a sibling.
Read under a tree.
Read under the table.
Read to your pet (or stuffed animal).
Read to your best friend.
Read on a park bench.
Whisper read.
Read in your pajamas.
Read in bed.
Read aloud.
Read on a swing.
Read a passage and then act out a
scene from it.
Read with a flashlight.
Read to a parent.
Read to a grandparent.
Read while eating a snack.
Read in a hammock.
Read by the water (pool, beach, etc.)
Read in a tent.
Read in the car.
Read on the sand.
Read by a campfire.
Read in a closet.
Read and draw a picture of
what you read.
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Choose y ur bible adventure
L E T ' S G O !
Each day, you get to
choose which Bible
adventure to take!
Underline your choice
and then put a check
mark when you're done.
READ ABOUT A
HERO
Stephen the Martyr
(Acts 6:8-15)
>< OR ><
Moses the Liberator
(Hebrews 11:23-29)
READ ABOUT A
VILLAIN
Cain the Murderer
(Genesis 4:1-12)
>< OR ><
Herod the Great
(Matthew 2:1-18)
R E A D A B O U T
A K I N G
Solomon the Wise
(1 Kings 10)
>< OR ><
Jesus the Humble
(Philippians 2:3-11)
R E A D A B O U T
A Q U E E N
Esther the Star
(Esther 2:1-18)
>< OR ><
Vashti the Rebel
(Esther 1)
R E A D A B O U T
A N I M A L S
Talking Donkey
(Numbers 22:21-35)
>< OR ><
Talking Snake
(Genesis 3:1-6)
The Bible is our
daily bread not
cake for special
occasions.
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R E A D A B O U T
B I R D S
Rooster
(Mark 14:66-72)
>< OR ><
Ravens
(1 Kings 17:2-6)

Choose y ur bible adventure
READ A PARABLE
Unmerciful Servant
(Matthew 18:21-35)
>< OR ><
Persistent Widow
(Luke 18:1-8)
READ ABOUT AN
EARTHQUAKE
Resurrection Sunday
(Matthew 28:1-10)
>< OR ><
Midnight Party
(Acts 16:22-31)
READ ABOUT A
WEDDING
Rude Guest
(Matthew 22:1-14)
>< OR ><
Awkward Situation
(John 2:1-11)
R E A D A B O U T
A F U N E R A L
Widow's Son
(Luke 7:11-17)
>< OR ><
Bizarre!
(2 Kings 13:20-21)
R E A D A B O U T
A S T O R M
Jesus in the Storm
(Luke 8:23-25)
>< OR ><
Jonah in the Storm
(Jonah 1)
R E A D A B O U T
C H I L D R E N
Samuel
(1 Samuel 3:1-11)
>< OR ><
Children and Jesus
(Mark 10:13-16)
God speaks
through His Word
when we take
time to listen.
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R E A D A B O U T
A B A T T L E
The Unfair Advantage
(Exodus 17:8-13)
>< OR ><
The Final Battle
(Revelation 20:7-10)

Choose y ur bible adventure
READ A PRAYER
Prideful Prayer
(Luke 18:9-14)
>< OR ><
Sorrowful Prayer
(Matthew 26:36-46)
READ ABOUT
A LIE
Sickly Lie
(2 Kings 5:19-27)
>< OR ><
Deadly Lie
(Acts 5:1-11)
R E A D A B O U T
A K I S S
A Kiss of Betrayal
(Luke 22:47-53)
>< OR ><
A Kiss of Forgiveness
(Luke 15:11-20)
R E A D A B O U T
F R I E N D S
A Midnight Visit
(Luke 11:5-10)
>< OR ><
Roof-breakers
(Mark 2:1-12)
READ ABOUT A
SPIT
Mark 7:31-37
>< OR ><
Mark 8:22-26
R E A D A B O U T
A N G E L S
Prison Break
(Acts 5:17-20)
>< OR ><
The Lion Tamer
(Daniel 6:16-22)
Knowing the
Bible helps us
know the God of
the Bible.
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R E A D A B O U T
F I S H I N G
153 Large Fish
(John 21:1-14)
>< OR ><
The Money Fish
(Matthew 17:24-27)

Choose y ur bible adventure
READ ABOUT
POOPING
Pooping in a Cave
(1 Samuel 24:1-4)
>< OR ><
Pooping Instructions
(Deuteronomy 23:12-13)
READ ABOUT
SIBLINGS
That's not fair!
(Luke 15:25-32)
>< OR ><
Joseph and His Crew
(Genesis 37)
R E A D A B O U T
A S E A
Red Sea
(Exodus 14)
>< OR ><
Adriatic Sea
(Acts 27:27-44)
R E A D A B O U T
A M O U N T A I N
Ararat
(Genesis 8:1-5)
>< OR ><
Carmel
(1 Kings 18:16-39)
R E A D A
P S A L M
Psalm 27
>< OR ><
Psalm 146
R E A D A B O U T
A M I R A C L E
Never-ending Food
(1 Kings 17:7-16)
>< OR ><
Lunch for Everyone!
(John 6:1-15)
Read the Bible
to get to know
its Author.
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R E A D A B O U T
A N A C C I D E N T
Oops! I Dropped a Baby
(2 Samuel 4:4)
>< OR ><
Broken Neck
(1 Samuel 4:12-18)

The
PRECIOUS
WORD OF GOD
H
ow precious is the Word of God to you? If you were offered diamonds
or rubies or the Bible, which would you choose? the Bible is truly the
word of God. It teaches about Jesus, salvation and eternal life.
This month, do your best to read the Bible every day. Pray and think about what you
are learning. AS YOU DO THIS, YOU WILL:
Feel closer to your
Heavenly Father.
Make better decisions
every day.
Find strength to overcome
temptations.
Enjoy peace and hold
strong to God's promises.
Be inspired, encouraged
and filled with hope.
See changes and miracles
begin to happen in your life!
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Growing Tall and Strong
check out psalm 1 to find out how you can be like a tree.
You are like a tree, growing taller
and stronger every day! On the roots,
draw or write the names of people, places,
and things that help you feel loved. On the
branches and trunk, draw pictures or write
words that describe the kind of person
you want to become.
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FAITH IN REAL LIFE
Kindness Begins with Me
No matter what, you can always choose to be kind! And many times, when you choose
to be kind, others will see your kindness and choose to be kind too.
1.
2.
KINDNESS TRACKER
Color in a heart every time you help someone,
say something kind, act as a peacemaker,
include someone who may feel lonely,
or do any other act of kindness.
3.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
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MY SPIRITUAL GOALS
March is a great
month to fall in
love with Jesus!
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FAITH IN REAL LIFE
GOD'S
amazing
LOVE
Which example shows love?
Saying, "I love you."
Stopping a firing squad from shooting a
man, and than taking his place.
Obviously, the second example shows love. The
first example is just someone saying some
words.
God proved His love for us.
He doesn't just sit up there in heaven and say
"I love you" all day long. No, He came down
and lived among us in the person of Jesus. He
died for our sins. And through His Spirit, He
lives in us and guides us every day.
That kind of love should get only one response.
What's yours?
The beautiful news about God's amazing love is
called the Gospel. Can you think of any friends
that you could share the Gospel with?
As you color the picture on the next page, pray
for your friend who hasn't accepted Jesus yet.
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God's Love Is for Everyone!
coloring page
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ACTION POEM
Jesus Loves Everyone
Jesus loves everyone, and so I can too.
Loving others like Jesus is what I will do.
I'll be nice to my brother, who plays with my toys.
I will love baby sister, who always makes noise.
I will pray for my parents and encourage my friends.
They'll feel loved by the God whose love never ends!
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BE THE REASON SOMEONE BELIEVES
IN THE GOODNESS OF GOD.
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The Kindest Person
I've Ever Met
Write about someone who has shown
you extraordinary kindness.
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COLOR
YOUR WORLD WITH
KINDNESS
We look most like Jesus when we show kindness.
When you serve other people,
you give them a taste of God's love.
When you put others first,
you give them a glimpse of the heart of God.
For the next five days, challenge yourself to live like Jesus, and
color your world with kindness.
With your parents' permission, scan the QR code below
to watch and discuss a fun video.
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day 1: GIVE ME five
Color a square as you complete kind acts throughout your day.
Make sure to complete at least five squares!
Help someone
without being
asked.
Leave a thankyou
note for the
mail carrier.
Let someone
go first.
Call a relative
and ask about
their day.
Catch someone
being kind—
and praise
them for it.
we get
the chance, let us do
good to EVERYONE.
- Galatians 6:10
EVERY TIME
Tell someone
why they are
special to you.
Help make dinner
and/or set the
table for dinner.
Add encouraging
messages to your
sidewalks using
chalk.
Turn off
electronics and
go spend time
with someone
instead.
Give a parent a
big hug out of
the blue.
Tell each of your
family members
one thing you love
about them.
Write a kind
message to
someone in your
family and leave
it for them
to find.
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day 2: colors of kindness
FIRST—Fill in the Blank
Jesus showed kindness in lots of ways. He is our example!
Read the scriptures to learn about some of the ways Jesus was kind. Then fill in the blanks.
John 11:32–35, 43–44
Jesus cried with
M A R Y
when her
brother died. Jesus knew He could raise
her brother from the dead, but He was
still sad with her.
Luke 4:40
It was late in the evening and Jesus
was tired. Yet when a big crowd showed
up, He set aside His plans and healed all
who were .
Mark 10:46-52
Even though Jesus was busy, He took
time to help a blind man named
.
John 19:25-27
When Jesus was on the cross, filled with
anguish and pain, He was still thinking of
others. He asked His disciple to take
care of His
.
Matthew 19:13-14
Jesus was never too busy or too
important to spend time with little
.
John 8:3-11
When people brought a
who had sinned to Jesus, and asked
what kind of punishment she deserved,
He stood up for her.
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NOW—Fill in the Crossword!
Use this code to figure out the color for each letter in the blanks. Then find the color pattern of
each word in the grid below and write in the word! (Hint: words are only across and down, not
backwards or diagonal.) The first one is done for you.
M
A
R
Y
Once you fill in the crossword, check answers on page 44.
K
I
n
d
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ORIGAMI HEARTS
Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper.
Follow the steps to make a folded paper heart!
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day 3: compliment circle
Invite others to join this activity. Print enough
sheets for everyone and sit in a circle. Write your name in the top right corner then pass the paper to
the person next to you. Complete the sentences below about the person whose name is written on the
top. Continue until YOUR sheet comes back to you and read what others wrote.
I appreciate when you
One thing I like about you is
I think you're great at
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day 4: noticing others
It's important to look for the good in others and
be kind even when a person doesn't deserve it. Think of someone who made you
upset or sad recently and complete this page.
Person's name:
One UNIQUE thing about
this person
One thing we have in COMMON
One thing I LIKE about
this person
Something HARD this person
might be going through
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day 5: being kind to me
One person that needs a good helping of kindness is... YOU!
That's right! From time to time, you need to give yourself a big scoop of kindness.
Check out the bubbles below! Do you ever say some of these things to yourself—
even if only in your head? Put a star next to the 2-3 that you say/think the most.
Then take a pen and strike them out. In their place, write a better thought,
something that God would say about you.
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FIND IT!
These children volunteer to keep the shoreline near their home clean and beautiful.
Find 12 seashells and 10 crabs. Then find the other hidden objects.
Find these 12
hidden objects.
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FUN &
What goes up but
never goes down?
What can travel
across the world
while staying in the
same corner?
What is so
delicate that
saying its name
will break it?
Can you draw a
diamond starting
with the letter V?
What do you always
find in the middle of the
ocean?
I have four legs but
cannot walk.
What am I?
I have keys but no doors.
I have space but no rooms.
What am I?
What can you hold in
your right hand but not
your left?
Can you draw
a kite starting
with the
number 4?
What gets harder to catch
the faster you run?
Why can’t your nose
be 12 inches long?
answers
GUMMY BEAR | YOUR AGE | A STAMP
SILENCE | LETTER E | A CHAIR
A KEYBOARD | YOUR LEFT ELBOW
YOUR BREATH | BECAUSE THAN IT WOULD BE A FOOT
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Let your
light shine,
so that others will see the good
that you do and will praise
your Father in heaven.
~Jesus, Matthew 5:18