Theme:
Seasons of Renewal
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1
| Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 | Group 4 |
| Age 3-5 | Age 6-9 | Age 10-12 | Age 12+ |
Welcome & Icebreaker Activity
Season Share Circle
Gather kids in their own groups for a welcoming icebreaker.
Ask them questions like:
1. What’s your favorite season and why?
2. How does it make you feel renewed?
3. Share one thing you’re looking forward to this school year?
Opening Activity
Group 1: Identify Seasons
●Show the children one card at a time with a picture that represents a season (for example, a snow block for winter, a tree with blossoms for spring, a bright sun for summer, falling leaves for Fall).
●Ask the kids: “Which season do you think this is?”
●Allow them to shout out answers or raise their hands.
Some examples for season cards are below.
Group 2: Role Play Seasons
●Pick one child to come to the front. Whisper or show them a card with a seasonal activity.
●The child acts it out silently (no words, just actions).
●Example: shoveling or plowing snow to show its winter season
●The rest of the group watches and tries to guess which season it is.
●Rotate so every child gets a turn.
Groups 3 and 4: Seasons Word Scramble
Activity attached or teachers can create.
Story
Just like nature has seasons, God has perfect timing for everything in our lives—times of waiting, growth, and joy. Now, we’ll explore that through Noah’s story.
Noah’s Ark – New Beginning (Genesis 6-9)
- Genesis 6:9–22 – God tells Noah to build the ark.
- Genesis 7:1–24 – The flood begins; rain for 40 days and nights.
- Genesis 8:6–12 – The raven and dove are sent; the dove returns with an olive leaf.
- Genesis 9:8–17 – God’s covenant with Noah; the rainbow as a sign of His promise.
Long ago, God looked at the world and saw it was full of sin—people were unkind, selfish, and far from His ways. But there was one man who lived differently—Noah. He loved God and walked in His ways, even when no one else did.
God spoke to Noah and gave him a big task: “Build an ark.” It would be a giant boat, big enough for Noah’s family and two of every kind of animal. Even though it sounded unusual, Noah trusted God. He obeyed and worked hard, cutting, hammering, and building the ark just as God had told him.
Then came the rain. For forty days and nights, the skies poured down. The earth was covered with water, like a long, stormy winter. But Noah, his family, and the animals were safe inside the ark. Through every wave and thunderclap, Noah trusted God’s promise.
At last, the rain stopped. The waiting wasn’t easy, but Noah was patient. He sent out a dove, and one day it returned carrying a fresh olive leaf. That tiny leaf was a big sign—life was growing again! Like spring after winter, hope had returned.
Finally, the ark came to rest on dry ground. Noah, his family, and all the animals stepped out into a brand-new world. God placed a rainbow across the sky and said, “This is my promise: never again will I flood the whole earth.” The rainbow was God’s sign of love and faithfulness, shining bright after the storm—like summer after spring, a season of joy.
Reflections
Ask the kids
- What seasons can you find in the story?
- What part of Noah’s story inspires you most?
- How can you carry this story into your life this fall?
- Identify the qualities of Noah in the story?
Themes from Noah’s Ark: Seasons of Renewal
- Obedience (Fall)
Noah listened to God’s command and built the ark, even when others laughed. Just as Fall is a time of preparing for change, obedience means trusting God and getting ready for what He asks us to do.
- Patience (Winter)
Inside the ark, Noah and his family waited through the long storm. Winter reminds us of times when life feels quiet, slow, or difficult. Patience in “winter seasons” means trusting that God is still working, even when we can’t see it.
- Hope (Spring)
When the dove returned with an olive leaf, it was a sign that new life was growing again. Spring shows us hope—the world becoming fresh and alive after the cold. In our lives, hope is the belief that God brings good things after hard times.
- God’s Promise (Summer)
The rainbow was God’s promise of new life and love. Summer is bright, joyful, and full of growth—just like the joy of knowing God always keeps His promises.
Memory Verses
“Never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” — Genesis 9:11
Follow-up Activities
Activity attached or teachers can create.
Noah’s Ark Spinner Wheel – how to
Action Song
1: All Things Bright And Beautiful
Closing Prayer
“Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for teaching us through Noah’s story that You are with us through every season – the dark rainy days, the long times of waiting, and the beautiful days of new beginnings.
In the name of father, son and the holy Spirit. Amen.