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Good News Bears Club is a discipleship ministry for ages 6-11. This flexible curriculum guides younger and older children through several weeks of biblical themes and topics. Kids will learn that God has a plan for their life, who Jonah is, and how to take care of God’s green earth.

The program places a strong emphasis on making God’s truths known by memorization of Scripture, Bible discovery and learning activities.Good News Bears Club develops spiritual growth in the children. You will learn to discern what their needs are and to develop their God-given potential of ministry to each other. As the children experience Christ’s love, they will, in turn, want to share it with others.Each lesson walks educators through the four “BEAR” steps:

  • Begin
  • Educate
  • Activity
  • Rap-it-Up

This versatile ministry can be used during:

  • Sunday morning or evening
  • Midweek services
  • An after-school program
  • Community outreach

All programs are fully reproducible and available for use at all Foursquare churches. Download as many as you would like, and watch the Bible come alive for your youngest church members.

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  • Becoming God's Child

    What being a Christian is all about and the transformation that takes place in our lives as we become God's child.

  • Blessings from God

    Help children know that they are a blessing from God and understand that God will take care of their needs and bless them.

  • Caring for God's Earth

    Learning awareness and respect for God's earth and some positive ways that we can do our part.

  • Christmas Is...

    Christmas is more than gifts and decorations, it is the celebration of Jesus' birth.

  • Crucifixion and Resurrection

    Understanding the crucifixion of Jesus, the Son of God, and helping the children relate in a way they can understand.

  • Daniel's Choice

    The benefit of making right choices with an emphasis on choosing God's way of doing things.

  • Dealing with Disobedience

    Disobedience is sin. Aall have sinned, but can be forgiven. God wants to have a relationship with us.

  • Divine Healing

    God is the divine healer. The miracle of healing is still avaliable today.

  • Everything God Made is Good

    Help children understand that God made all animals, and to help them learn to respect and love God's creatures.

  • Follow the Lord

    When we obey and follow Jesus, we can be sure that we are in His care.

  • Forever Friends

    What a "friend" is and how important each one is. Recognize ways to show true friendship.

  • Freedom Festival

    Celebrating the freedom we have as Americans; but even more so, the freedom we have as Christians.

  • God's Got a Plan for Your Life

    God will direct each of our lives when we surrender to Him.

  • God's Thoughts of You

    Help children understand that Satan is a liar and understand how God views them.

  • Good Choices in Jesus

    How to make good choices and how to evaluate daily situations.

  • Good Manners

    The importance of good manners and showing others God's love.

  • Handicap Awareness

    Help children understand how physical handicaps affect people and learn how to minister to the handicapped.

  • Have a Very Beary Christmas by Giving

    Provide an opportunity for the club member to give of themselvelves during the Christmas season.

  • Heavenly Treasures

    Our reward in heaven is so much better than the greatest prize on earth.

  • I am Special

    Help children know they are special and unique.

  • God's Love

    There are several ways that we can care for one another and show God's love by doing what He asks us to do.

  • God's Promises

    God always keeps His word to us, and He cares about each individual.

  • Jesus Heals Two Blind Men

    Understand blindness and an example of divine healing.

  • Learning to Express Thanks to God

    We should be thankful to God for everything.

  • Missions Bridging the Gap

    God loves people of all race, character, qualities and attitudes. Help children relate to another culture, especially as it applies to missions outreach.

  • Missions Calling All Children to Global Prayer

    Train children to pray effectively for the salvation of the nations.

  • Missions: Understanding Others

    Begin an interest in reaching out to people in another country.

  • Our Heavenly Home

    What the Bible says and what we believe about heaven, our eternal home.

  • Pray Without Ceasing

    Scripture instructs us to maintain an attitude of prayer.

  • Prayer

    Learn how to pray.

  • Salvation

    The plan of salvation through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and what it means to repent, and be born again.

  • Special Activity Cool Night

    Students participate in a series of "Cool" games and activities. Works great with the Polar Bear Class or during a summer heat wave.

  • The Armor of God

    We can all be "victors" in Jesus.

  • The Baptism of the Holy Spirit

    The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is a promise from God, and the Holy Spirit will give power in your life.

  • The Great Commission

    Jesus' commandment to reach others with His love.

  • The Meaning of Communion

    The grape juice and bread used in Holy Communion are used as symbols of the body and blood of Jesus. Jesus died for our sins but He is alive today.

  • The Multi-Colored Coat

    Envy can damage people and relationships.

  • Video and Popcorn Club

    Develop leader/student relationships in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

  • Water Baptism

    Water baptism represents death, burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • What We Believe

    The relationship between the name "foursquare" and the four-fold ministry of Jesus Christ in the church today.

  • Who Is The Holy Spirit?

    The Holy Spirit is a part of God and is here to help us.

  • Who Am I?

    Encourage children to become all that God has intended them to be.

  • Wonderfully Made

    We are special and unique.

  • Wordless Pompoms and Pizza Party

    Teach children the salvation message and how to share that message with others.

  • Worship

    Worship and praise is not just for adults; it is for children as well.

  • Becoming God’s Child

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  • Blessings from God

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  • Caring for God’s Earth

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  • Christmas Is…

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  • Crucifixion and Resurrection

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  • Daniel’s Choice

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  • Dealing with Disobedience

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  • Divine Healing

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  • Everything God Made is Good

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  • Follow the Lord

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  • Forever Friends

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  • Freedom Festival

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  • God’s Got a Plan for Your Life

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  • God’s Thoughts of You

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  • Good Choices in Jesus

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  • Good Manners

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  • Handicap Awareness

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  • Have a Very Beary Christmas by Giving

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  • Heavenly Treasures

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  • I am Special

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  • God’s Love

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  • God’s Promises

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  • Jesus Heals Two Blind Men

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  • Learning to Express Thanks to God

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  • Missions Bridging the Gap

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  • Missions Calling All Children to Global Prayer

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  • Missions: Understanding Others

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  • Our Heavenly Home

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  • Pray Without Ceasing

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  • Prayer

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  • Salvation

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  • Special Activity Cool Night

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  • The Armor of God

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  • The Baptism of the Holy Spirit

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  • The Great Commission

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  • The Meaning of Communion

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  • The Multi-Colored Coat

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  • Video and Popcorn Club

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  • Water Baptism

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  • What We Believe

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  • Who Is The Holy Spirit?

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  • Who Am I?

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  • Wonderfully Made

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  • Wordless Pompoms and Pizza Party

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  • Worship

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