It’s All Good in the Hood – Volume Two is a flexible, gospel-centered Backyard Bible Club curriculum bundle created for ministry in neighborhoods, urban communities, afterschool programs, and everyday places where children live, play, and gather.

This five-lesson series is designed to affirm dignity, build trust, and point kids to the hope of the gospel—without labeling communities or defining children by what they lack.

Rooted in John 1:14, this series begins with the Incarnation:

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.”

The foundation of Volume Two is not simply that God works things out—it’s that God entered our world.

Jesus did not save from a distance.
He stepped into ordinary life.
He moved into real neighborhoods.

This series centers on the nearness of Christ. The gospel begins with presence. Because God came close, every block, every apartment complex, every park, and every gathering space becomes a place where hope can take root.

Designed for Multiple Ministry Contexts

This curriculum was intentionally created as a modular bundle, making it easy to use across a wide range of ministry environments:

• Backyard Bible Clubs
  (home-based, neighborhood, front-yard or backyard gatherings)
• Mobile Children’s Ministry
  (pop-up, take-it-to-the-kids, ministry beyond church walls)
• Urban & Inner-City Neighborhood Outreach
  (street-level, community-embedded ministry)
• Apartment Complex or Block-Based Ministry
  (relational, place-based outreach)
• Incarnational / Missional Ministry
  (presence-driven, relationship-first ministry)
• Cross-Cultural Mission Contexts
  (local, domestic, or international)
• Vacation Bible School (VBS) Theme or Track
  (neighborhood-based or off-site VBS)
• Summer Camps or Day Camps
  (sports camps, Bible camps, community camps)
• After-School or Community Programs
  (weekly outreach, tutoring, mentoring, clubs)
• Short-Term Mission Trip Contexts
  (youth, college, or family mission experiences)
• A 5-Week Sunday School or Small-Group Series
  (children’s ministry, discipleship pathway)

Leaders are given clear structure and freedom—allowing each lesson to be shaped by the needs, time, and setting of their group.

What Makes This Curriculum Different

• Solid preparation for leaders, theological overviews, staff devotions, ease to use guides
• Choice-based Bible engagement, offering either interactive storytelling or inductive Scripture reading depending on context
• Trauma-aware and dignity-centered, without labeling children or communities
• Low-prep, low-cost activities ideal for outdoor and informal spaces
• Clear gospel connections that invite trust without pressure

This is not a program that asks children to escape their neighborhood—it helps them see that God is already present and active within it.

Theological Focus

Across five sessions, children learn:

• Session 1: “God Came Close”
  God moves into our world. He lives among everyday people.
• Session 2: “Hope Came Through the Roof”
  Jesus forgives and restores. True hope begins with Him.
• Session 3: “God Can Use What I Have”
  Jesus multiplies what we surrender to Him.
• Session 4: “God Welcomes Me Home”
  The Father runs toward us with grace and restoration.
• Session 5: “Jesus Brings Light Here”
  Those who encounter Jesus shine His light where they live.

The progression is simple and powerful:

Jesus comes near → Hope breaks in → Grace multiplies → The Father restores → Light is shared.

Children are reminded that their lives matter, their places matter, and their neighborhoods matter to God—because Jesus chose to enter the world in ordinary places.

Who This Is For

• Churches looking for a flexible VBS, summer series, or Sunday School option
  Relevant for traditional classrooms, a 5-week Sunday School series, or off-site settings like backyard Bible clubs, mobile children’s ministry, and neighborhood outreach.
• Leaders serving in neighborhood, urban, inner-city, apartment-complex, or block-based ministry contexts
  Built for place-based, relational work where ministry happens in schools, in parks, and in everyday community spaces.
• Mission teams and cross-cultural ministry partners
  Ideal for short-term mission trips, local missions weeks, and international or domestic contexts where teams serve alongside local churches through Bible clubs, camps, or after-school programs.
• Volunteers and coaches who want clear guidance without needing teaching expertise
  Each session provides step-by-step leader prompts, discussion questions, and activities—making it accessible for parents, students, and first-time volunteers.
• Ministries seeking gospel depth without stigma or labels
  Scripture-rooted, trauma-aware, and centered on dignity, belonging, and hope—without singling out or categorizing children.

It’s All Good in the Hood – Volume Two isn’t about pretending life is easy.

It’s about proclaiming that Jesus came near.

And when God moves into the neighborhood, everything changes.

Bundle Includes

• Leader Guides
• 5 Kids Bible Lessons
• Coloring Pages for Each Lesson
• 30 Games and Icebreakers
• Ultra–Low Supply Team-Building Activities
• Budget-Friendly Craft Ideas for Each Lesson
• Suggest Music Playlist
• Staff Devotions for Each Session
• 4K High Resolution Hero Images

Youth workers and children’s ministry leaders trust Breakaway resources because they are built on both a firm biblical foundation and real-world ministry experience. Every curriculum, ministry resource, and outreach tool is rooted in Scripture—handled with theological care, missional awareness, and a clear gospel focus. We are committed to sound doctrine, faithful interpretation, and Christ-centered teaching that aligns with biblical Christianity.

Our resources are forged in the field—tested in a myriad of ministry contexts across the U.S. and around the world. They’ve been used in churches, Bible camps, backyard Bible clubs, sports ministries, trauma-informed outreach settings, and cross-cultural partnerships. That means they are not only biblically solid, but also practical, adaptable, and effective with real kids in real-life situations—where ministry actually happens.

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UNBROKEN is a five-lesson, trauma-informed Bible curriculum designed to help children who have experienced hardship, loss, instability, or adversity discover a life-giving truth:

Even when life feels broken, God is not absent.

Created for churches, camps, and ministries serving children ages 8–12, this curriculum guides kids to see God as safe, present, and trustworthy—not through pressure or performance, but through relationship, story, and belonging.

Why UNBROKEN?

Many children come to church carrying invisible stories—disrupted families, grief, fear, displacement, neglect, or trauma they don’t yet have words for. Traditional teaching methods can unintentionally overwhelm or shut them down.

UNBROKEN meets children where they are.

Each lesson is intentionally crafted with trauma-informed approaches that:

• Emphasize safety, predictability, and choice
• Avoid shaming language or forced vulnerability
• Honor emotions without trying to “fix” them
• Anchor hope in who God is—not in circumstances

This is discipleship that heals while it teaches.

Five Core Truths Children Learn

Lesson 1 — God Sees Me

Children discover that they are never invisible to God—even when they feel overlooked, forgotten, or alone.

“You are noticed. You matter. God sees you.”

Lesson 2 — God Is With Me

Kids learn that God does not watch from far away—He stays close in hard places, scary moments, and uncertain seasons.

“I’m not alone. God is with me.”

Lesson 3 — God Is My Refuge

This lesson introduces God as a place of safety, strength, and rest—especially when life feels loud, chaotic, or unsafe.

“When I’m afraid, I can run to God.”

Lesson 4 — God Gives Me Belonging

Children are reminded that they are welcomed, wanted, and part of God’s family—no matter their background or story.

“I belong. I am not on my own.”

Lesson 5 — God Is Working Behind the Scenes

Kids learn that even when they can’t see it, God is active—bringing good, shaping hope, and writing a bigger story than the pain they’ve known.

“God is still working in my life.”

Perfect For

• Vacation Bible School (VBS)
• Summer Bible Camps
• Sunday School series
• Midweek kids programs
• Trauma-informed ministry initiatives
• Foster & adoptive family ministries
• Outreach to vulnerable or at-risk children
  

This curriculum works beautifully as:

• A 5-day camp or VBS theme
• A 5-week Sunday series
• A stand-alone healing-focused track within an existing program

What Makes This Curriculum Different

Story-based Bible teaching grounded in Scripture

Trauma-informed language and pacing

Child-centered application without forced disclosure

Built to foster trust, resilience, and spiritual safety

Equips leaders to shepherd hearts—not just deliver content

Includes inductive Bible study method along with story telling so children can observe, understand, and apply Scripture at their own pace—learning that God speaks through His Word

Provides clear theological backgrounds for each lesson, paired with trauma-informed teaching guidance that helps leaders handle Scripture with both faithfulness and care

Kids don’t leave with answers to everything.
They leave knowing who God is and where they can run.

UNBROKEN: Because Brokenness Is Not the End of the Story

Children may come carrying heavy things—but they don’t have to carry them alone.

UNBROKEN helps kids discover a God who sees them, stays with them, protects them, welcomes them, and is quietly working for their good—even now.We were broken.
But in God’s hands, the story isn’t over.

Youth workers and children’s ministry leaders trust Breakaway resources because they are built on both a firm biblical foundation and real-world ministry experience. Every curriculum, ministry resource, and outreach tool is rooted in Scripture—handled with theological care, missional awareness, and a clear gospel focus. We are committed to sound doctrine, faithful interpretation, and Christ-centered teaching that aligns with biblical Christianity.

Our resources are forged in the field—tested in a myriad of ministry contexts across the U.S. and around the world. They’ve been used in churches, Bible camps, backyard Bible clubs, sports ministries, trauma-informed outreach settings, and cross-cultural partnerships. That means they are not only biblically solid, but also practical, adaptable, and effective with real kids in real-life situations—where ministry actually happens.

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VBS Curriculum: Kingdom Come (The Lord’s Prayer)

This Kingdom Come VBS theme or children’s ministry Bible curriculum is based on the Lord’s Prayer. We work through five sessions, breaking down each principle in that prayer.

This resource was designed as a camp curriculum for 8-12 years of age but can also serve as a VBS theme, a 5-week Sunday morning children’s ministry teaching series, Sunday School curriculum, Backyard Bible club, or kids’ sports camp curriculum.

• (DAY 1) Our Good Father in Heaven
• (DAY 2) Thy Kingdom Come
• (DAY 3) Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
• (DAY 4) Forgive Us Our Sins
• (DAY 5) Lead Us Not Into Temptation.

Includes:

• Lesson Guides (5 Sessions)
• Inductive Bible Study Questions
• Group & Team Building Activities
• Object Lessons & Illustrations
• Craft Ideas & Music Playlist (*Links)
• Printable Booklet for Handouts (Talk Sheets)
• Logo Files & 4K Media Graphics
• T-Shirt Logo Design

*Contents does not include craft supplies or music audio files, only the craft ideas with links to suggested materials as well as a short playlist of ideal songs to go with each daily lesson theme.

SUMMARY

During the times of Jesus’ earthly ministry, people had many differing views on how to pray depending on their culture or learned traditions. Prayer was a pillar of Jewish piety. Public prayer, said aloud in the morning, afternoon, and evening, was very common. At the set time of prayer, pious Jews would stop what they were doing and pray, some discreetly, but others with pretentious display. 

Pagans used “heaped up empty phrases” while repeating the names of their gods or the same words over and over without thinking (1 Kings 18:26; Acts 19:34).

Jesus taught His followers that prayer wasn’t about some magical formula, mindless phrases, mechanical repetition, or being heard by God because our petitions are loud enough. And Jesus certainly didn’t explicitly forbid public prayer, as He Himself often prayed publicly. Rather, Jesus condemned the act of praying publicly with the intention of being seen by others and seeking praise, highlighting the importance of sincerity and a humble heart when praying in public. 

Many people misunderstand the Lord’s Prayer to be a prayer we are supposed to recite word for word. Some people treat the Lord’s Prayer as a ritual, as if the words themselves have some specific power or influence with God. The Bible teaches the opposite. God is far more interested in our hearts when we pray than He is in our words. In prayer, we are to pour out our hearts to God (Philippians 4:6-7), not simply recite memorized words to God. So, why did Jesus give His disciples a model for prayer?

The Lord’s Prayer is a prayer Jesus taught His disciples in Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4. It could also be called “the Model Prayer,” since Jesus was using this prayer as a pattern for His disciples to follow. It isn’t about a ritual, but more about an example of how to find the heart of God in prayer. It helps us talk to God and understand what’s important to Him. The Lord’s Prayer should be understood as an example, or a pattern, of how to pray. It gives us the “ingredients” that should go into prayer. 

This model prayer teaches us a lot about how to connect with God and how to live as His followers. Here’s a breakdown of some of the key lessons we can learn from it:

This model of prayer underscores the unique relationship Christian believers have with God as their “Father” (Rom. 8:14–17; Gal. 4:4–7). “Our Father in heaven” is teaching us whom to address our prayers to—the Father. The Greek word for “Father” (patēr) would have been “Abba” in Aramaic, the everyday language spoken by Jesus. The idea of praying to God as “Our Father” conveys the authority, warmth, and intimacy of a loving father’s care, while “in heaven” reminds believers of God’s sovereign rule over all things. The theme of “heavenly Father” is found throughout the Old Testament (Deut. 14:1; 32:6; Ps. 103:13; Jer. 3:4; 31:9; Hos. 11:1). Jesus’ disciples are invited into the intimacy of God the Son with his Father. 

“Hallowed be your name” is telling us to worship God, and to praise Him for who He is. We are to respect and honor God’s name. It reminds us that God is holy and deserving of our reverence. We want to impart upon kids the importance of using the Lord’s name with reverence, as they respect God’s power and authority. 

The phrase “your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” is a reminder to us that we are to pray for God’s plan in our lives and the world. We want God’s ways of kindness, peace, and justice to spread everywhere. We are to pray for God’s will to be done, not for our own selfish desires to succeed. 

We are encouraged to ask God for the things we need in “give us today our daily bread.” This reminds us to trust God for our needs, big and small. God provides for us every day, whether it’s food, shelter, or anything else we need to live.

“Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” reminds us to confess our sins to God and to turn from them, and also to forgive others as God has forgiven us. A Christ-centered faith understands that forgiveness is essential in our relationship with God and others. Just as God forgives us, we are called to forgive others, no matter how hard it may be.

The conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one” is a plea for help in achieving victory over sin and a request for protection from the attacks of the devil. It reminds us we need God’s help to make good, Christ-honoring choices in our lives. We can’t make wise choices on our own. We need God’s help to avoid things that are wrong and to stay safe from harm.

“For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever” informs our prayers to always seek God’s glory. We learn that God is the King, and He has all power and glory forever. Everything belongs to Him, and we are to honor Him in all things..

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VBS Curriculum: LIT (Genesis 1-11)

This Genesis VBS theme or children’s Bible curriculum (Genesis 1-11) is based on the Old Testament origins of creation, fall, and redemption. We look at how God created the earth, gave light over the darkness, and formed mankind in His own image. We also see how humanity turned from God’s wisdom, evil became rampant, and God ultimately destroyed the earth with a flood and later scattered people from the Tower of Babel. Each session has a New Testament gospel connection that points to Jesus Christ as the “Light of the world.”

This resource was designed as a camp curriculum for 8-12 years of age but can also serve as a VBS theme, a 5-week Sunday morning children’s ministry teaching series, Sunday School curriculum, Backyard Bible club, or kids’ sports camp curriculum.

• (DAY ONE) God Lit the World With His Goodness
  
• (DAY TWO) Breaking God’s Rules Leads to Broken Lives
  
• (DAY THREE) Sibling Rivalry and Pleasing God
  
• (DAY FOUR) God Saves Noah From The Flood
  
• (DAY FIVE) The Tower of Babel
  

Includes:

• Lesson Guides (5 Sessions)
• Inductive Bible Study Questions
• Group & Team Building Activities
• Object Lessons & Illustrations
• Craft Ideas & Music Playlist (*Links)
• Printable Booklet for Handouts (Talk Sheets)
• Logo Files & 4K Media Graphics
• T-Shirt Logo Design

*Contents does not include craft supplies or music audio files, just craft ideas with links to suggested materials as well as a short playlist of ideal songs to go with each daily lesson theme.

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SUMMARY

God creates a good world and commissions humans to rule it, but they choose rebellion again and again. When God looks at the world he made, he declares it good. He installs humans as his partners in ruling creation, but the humans choose to do what is good in their own eyes, leading ultimately to death.

The first eleven chapters of the Bible record God’s goodness and humanity’s repeated rebellions, which introduce violence, disorder, and the founding of Babylon. It’s these first chapters that set the plot in motion for God to respond to human evil with his redemptive plan.

Translated as “origin” from Greek, the book of Genesis sets the stage for the redemptive storyline of the Bible.

The story opens with God confronting chaos and disorder to bring order and beauty in creation. Humans are formed and appointed to participate in God’s divine rule of the universe. As his representatives, humanity can choose to trust God for wisdom to rule, resulting in blessing for the entire world.

However, the humans choose to define good and evil on their own, which begins a destructive cycle that reintroduces chaos and disorder back into God’s good world. The first eleven chapters of Genesis show a repeated theme of rebellion, from the garden to Cain and Abel, the “sons of God,” the flood, and finally Babylon.

God continues to give humanity the chance to bring blessing into the world, and they continually choose their own way. Yet God promises, even in our rebellion, that a wounded victor will come to defeat evil at its source. It’s this plan that God sets into motion beginning in Genesis 12.

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VBS Curriculum: KING DAVID “A Different Kind”

This Bible camp theme and VBS curriculum is based on the Old Testament story of David. His story teaches us that when God wants to use someone for a great purpose, He doesn’t choose them based on outward appearances, He looks at their heart. David was a “different kind” of teenager, soldier, musician, friend, servant, and leader. Though he was imperfect and made many mistakes in his life, he sets an example of overcoming evil with good. This curriculum focuses on his early life and how it ultimately points to a “different kind” of love and the new life we find in Jesus. 

This resource was designed as a camp curriculum for children 8-12 years of age but can also serve as a VBS theme, a 5-week Sunday morning children’s ministry teaching series, Sunday School curriculum, Backyard Bible club, or kids’ sports camp curriculum. Each lesson has a “Gospel Connection” connecting David to Jesus and what that means for us.

• (DAY ONE) A Different Kind of Heart
  
• (DAY TWO) A Different Kind of Courage
  
• (DAY THREE) A Different Kind of King
  
• (DAY FOUR) A Different Kind of Love
  
• (DAY FIVE) A Different Kind of Life
  

Includes:

• Lesson Guides (5 Sessions)
• Inductive Bible Study Questions
• Group & Team Building Activities
• Object Lessons & Illustrations
• Craft Ideas & Music Playlist (*Links)
• Printable Handouts (Talk Sheets)
• Logo Files & 4K Media Graphics
• T-Shirt Logo Design

*Contents does not include craft supplies or music audio files, just craft ideas with links to suggested materials as well as a short playlist of ideal songs to go with each daily lesson theme.

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David is one of the Bible’s most powerful characters… flawed, incredibly human, yet called “a man after God’s own heart.”

We can learn a lot from the life of David. In Hebrew, the name David means “beloved.” David was born in 1040 BC, and was the youngest son of Jesse (1 Samuel 16:10-11). He is described as handsome and ruddy with beautiful eyes (1 Samuel 16:12). He was anointed as a boy to be God’s chosen king by the prophet Samuel (1 Samuel. 16:13), and from that day forward, the Holy Spirit remained with him for the rest of his life.

David started life as a shepherd-boy. He quickly grew into a brave teenager who protected his flock from hungry lions. He defeated a giant named Goliath when all the King’s soldiers were too scared to fight. He was very musical, playing a harp, the nearest thing they had in those days to a guitar. His psalms are masterpieces, capturing human guilt, longing, joy, hope and faith.

David was kind and respectful to King Saul, even though Saul was jealous and tried to kill David numerous times. David wasn’t overcome by evil, but overcame evil with good. Like other flawed human beings, David made some big mistakes in his life, but he knew how to say sorry and put things right. He became the most famous King that Israel ever had!

His story teaches us that when God wants to use someone for a great purpose, He doesn’t choose them based on outward appearances, He looks at their heart.

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VBS Curriculum: JONAH

This Bible camp theme and VBS curriculum is based on the Old Testament story of Jonah. Jonah’s story as a runaway prophet getting swallowed by a “great fish” resonates with children in many ways. Jonah had to learn the hard way that God loves those we might not like, and calls us to demonstrate mercy in the same manner in which we have received mercy.

Jonah’s story is about someone being rescued by God. Yes, the Ninevites were spared God’s wrath, but the story also shows that God did not give up on Jonah. God gave Jonah a second chance (and more). He didn’t let him run away, and he didn’t let him drown. He could easily have called someone else more faithful to go to Nineveh, someone who had some compassion and mercy toward others. Maybe he used Jonah because Jonah needed God’s rescue―not just from drowning, but from his hard heart.

This resource was designed as a Bible camp curriculum for children 8-12 years of age but can also serve as a VBS theme, a 5-week Sunday morning children’s ministry teaching series, Sunday School lessons, Backyard Bible club, or kids’ sports camp curriculum.

• (DAY ONE) Jonah Runs From God
  
• (DAY TWO) God Rescues Jonah From a Dark Place
  
• (DAY THREE) God Gives Jonah a Second Chance
  
• (DAY FOUR) Jonah Points to a Real Superhero (JESUS)
  
• (DAY FIVE) Jonah Learns About Compassion and Mercy
  

Includes:

• Lesson Guides (5 Sessions)
• Group & Team Building Activities
• Object Lessons & Illustrations
• *Craft Ideas & Music Playlist
• Printable Handouts (Talk Sheets)
• Logo Files & 4K Media Graphics
• HD PowerPoint Template
• T-Shirt Logo Design
• Staff Devotions

*Contents does not include craft materials or music files, only links to craft ideas and short playlists with suggested songs to go with each daily lesson theme.

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VBS Curriculum: Gideon “God Over All Things”

This Bible camp theme and VBS curriculum is based on the Old Testament story of Gideon. This resilient “overcomer” story will resonate with kids in many ways—Gideon was born into family hardship, his future looked bleak, he struggled with injustices, his people were forced into “social distancing” due to Midianite oppression, he had feelings of insecurity and inferiority, he faced insurmountable odds, and yet he saw God come through despite those odds. Gideon came to see that His LORD was the GOD OVER ALL THINGS (G.O.A.T.).

This resource was designed as a camp curriculum for children 8-12 years of age but can also serve as a VBS theme, a 5-week Sunday morning children’s ministry teaching series, Sunday School curriculum, Backyard Bible club, or kids’ sports camp curriculum. It’s also a fitting resource for parents facilitating their own Vacation Bible School during times of “social distancing” due to Covid-19.

• (DAY ONE) God Has a Plan Even When Life is Hard
  
• (DAY TWO) God Wants Us to Worship Him Alone
  
• (DAY THREE) God Is Bigger Than Our Doubts and Fears
  
• (DAY FOUR) God Wants Us to Trust and Rely On Him
  
• (DAY FIVE) Jesus is The One True King
  

Includes:

• 5 Bible Lessons with Leader Guides
• Group Activities, Games, Object Lessons
• Craft Ideas and Crossword Puzzles
• Printable Talk Sheets (handouts)
• 4K Hi-Res Graphics and Logo Files
• PowerPoint & ProPresenter Images
• 2-Color T-Shirt Logo (ready for your printer!)
• *Song Playlist

*Contents does not include actual music files, only a short playlist with suggested songs to go with each daily lesson theme

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VBS Curriculum: Esther “MADE For Such a Time as This”

This Bible camp theme and VBS curriculum is based on the Old Testament story of Esther. The biblical story of Esther is a fascinating story of faith, courage, and redemption. A minority Jewish orphan girl becomes the unlikely queen of Persia and must risk everything to save her suffering people from annihilation.

The key passage is found in Esther 4.14 when Mordecai says to Esther, “And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Esther realizes she has been made for this moment and her bravery shines as she goes on to save many people from destruction and harm.

YOU were made for such a time as this! God shaped you to be able to overcome insurmountable odds in your generation.

This resource was designed as a camp curriculum for children 8-12 years of age. Can also serve as a 5-week Sunday morning children’s ministry teaching series or Backyard Bible club.

• (DAY ONE) God Is Near Even When He Seems Far Away
  
• (DAY TWO) God Created Us For a Time and Purpose
  
• (DAY THREE) We Can Be Brave Because We Don’t Stand Alone
  
• (DAY FOUR) God Makes All Things Good Because He Is Good
  
• (DAY FIVE) God Wants Me to Know My Identity in Christ
  

Kit includes:

• 5-Daily Bible Lessons with Leader Guides
• Group Activities, Games, Object Lessons
• Craft Ideas and Printable Talk Sheets
• *Song Playlist
• Logo and Graphic Files
• PowerPoint Backgrounds and Template

*Contents does not include actual music files, only a short playlist with suggested songs to go with each daily lesson theme.

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From Amazon, order the book “Esther Now: Made and Positioned for Such a Time as This” as a leader devotional or supplemental study. (download the first chapter for FREE!)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1
God is On the Move: Even When Humanity is at its Worst

Chapter 2
Beautifully Flawed: You Were Made For This Moment

Chapter 3
Seize The Day: It’s Now or Never

Chapter 4
Prayer and Fasting: Power to Make a Difference

Chapter 5
The Scepter of Grace: Come Boldly to the Throne

Chapter 6
Finding Your Identity: On This Your Life Rises and Falls

Chapter 7
It’s All Good in the Hood: Increasing Our Faith

Chapter 8
How to Change the World: It Doesn’t Have to be Overwhelming

Summary: Esther is the last of the historical books of the Bible. This story gives us powerful lessons about God’s relentless love for His people no matter how far they have wandered from His covering; it shows us how to live with courage in uncertain times, helps us to recognize divine appointments and to seize those God-given opportunities to make a difference with our lives, and to trust in the sovereignty of God over all things that are happening in our world today—good and bad.

Esther reminds us there are no accidents with God. He is always at work, especially behind the scenes in our lives. Through this study you will see that every single thing that has ever happened in your life is preparing you for something that’s meant to come. Everything in your life—the good and the bad, the pretty and the ugly, the blessing and the bleeding, the pleasant and the hurtful, the laughter and the tears, the privilege and the under privilege, the joy and the regret—has been working together to shape you for what God is up to right now in this very hour.

You have been uniquely designed and divinely positioned to live with purpose for such a time as this.

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This summer camp theme and VBS curriculum (“I GOT THIS”) is based on the Old Testament story of Moses and the Exodus (Exodus 1-14). Moses is one of the most prominent figures in the Old Testament. His name means “drawn out,” signifying how Moses would later “draw out” God’s people from Egyptian slavery. In this series, we will study Moses’ rise to leadership and see how he led God’s people out of suffering and hardship. We will see his faith tested as he is challenged to overcome his feelings of inadequacy. And we will see God showing up in big ways. Our goal with this teaching is to show that the great “I Am” can be trusted with our past, present, and future. Most importantly, we will come to know that God says to everything in our lives: “I GOT THIS.” It was designed as a camp curriculum for children 8-12 years of age. Can also serve as a 5-week Sunday morning children’s ministry teaching series or Backyard Bible club.

• (DAY ONE) Abandoned for a Purpose: A Drifting Baby Was No Accident
• (DAY TWO) Called to Make a Difference: Don’t Ignore That Burning Bush
• (DAY THREE) Courage to Face the Bully: Following God When it Get’s Hard
• (DAY FOUR) Nothing But The Blood: A Deadly Night and God’s Protection
• (DAY FIVE) God Will Make a Way: I Can Trust Him When I’m Afraid

Kit includes:

• 5-Daily Bible Lessons with Leader Guides
• Group Activities, Games, Object Lessons
• Craft Ideas and Talk Sheets
• Logo and Graphic Files
• PowerPoint Backgrounds and Template

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It’s All Good in the Hood is a flexible, gospel-centered Backyard Bible Club curriculum bundle created for mobile ministry in neighborhoods, urban communities, afterschool programs, and everyday places where children live, play, and gather.

This five-lesson series is designed to affirm dignity, build trust, and point kids to the hope of the gospel—without labeling communities or defining children by what they lack.

God is at work—even here.

Rooted in Romans 8:28, the theme of this series centers on God’s promise that He is working all things together for good—not because life is always easy, but because God is faithful, present, and purposeful in every place.

Designed for Multiple Ministry Contexts

This curriculum was intentionally created as a modular bundle, making it easy to use across a wide range of ministry environments:

• Backyard Bible Clubs
  (home-based, neighborhood, front-yard or backyard gatherings)
• Mobile Children’s Ministry
  (pop-up, take-it-to-the-kids, ministry beyond church walls)
• Urban & Inner-City Neighborhood Outreach
  (street-level, community-embedded ministry)
• Apartment Complex or Block-Based Ministry
  (relational, place-based outreach)
• Incarnational / Missional Ministry
  (presence-driven, relationship-first ministry)
• Cross-Cultural Mission Contexts
  (local, domestic, or international)
• Vacation Bible School (VBS) Theme or Track
  (neighborhood-based or off-site VBS)
• Summer Camps or Day Camps
  (sports camps, Bible camps, community camps)
• After-School or Community Programs
  (weekly outreach, tutoring, mentoring, clubs)
• Short-Term Mission Trip Contexts
  (youth, college, or family mission experiences)
• A 5-Week Sunday School or Small-Group Series
  (children’s ministry, discipleship pathway)

Leaders are given clear structure and freedom—allowing each lesson to be shaped by the needs, time, and setting of their group.

What Makes This Curriculum Different

• Story-first teaching that engages the heart before the head
• Choice-based Bible engagement, offering either interactive storytelling or inductive Scripture reading depending on context
• Trauma-aware and dignity-centered, without labeling children or communities
• Low-prep, low-cost activities ideal for outdoor and informal spaces
• Clear gospel connections that invite trust without pressure

This is not a program that asks children to escape their neighborhood—it helps them see that God is already present and active within it.

Theological Focus

Across five sessions, children learn:

• Session 1: “I Value Others Because God Values Me”
  God’s goodness begins with His love—children are created, seen, and valued by Him.
• Session 2: “I Can Cope Because Jesus Gives Hope”
  When things feel hard or uncertain, Jesus meets us with steady hope and help.
• Session 3: “I Am Forgiven Because Jesus Restores”
  God’s goodness includes forgiveness and healing—nothing is too broken for Jesus to restore.
• Session 4: “I Love Others Because God Loves Me”
  God’s love doesn’t stop with us; it shapes how we treat and care for others.
• Session 5: “It’s All Good Because God Is Good”
  God’s goodness is not based on circumstances—He remains good, faithful, and present in every season.

Through Scripture, storytelling, discussion, and simple application, children are reminded that their lives matter, their places matter, and their futures matter to God—and that God is faithfully at work, even when they cannot yet see the whole picture.

Who This Is For

• Churches looking for a flexible VBS, summer series, or Sunday School option
  Relevant for traditional classrooms, a 5-week Sunday School series, or off-site settings like backyard Bible clubs, mobile children’s ministry, and neighborhood outreach.
• Leaders serving in neighborhood, urban, inner-city, apartment-complex, or block-based ministry contexts
  Built for place-based, relational work where ministry happens in schools, in parks, and in everyday community spaces.
• Mission teams and cross-cultural ministry partners
  Ideal for short-term mission trips, local missions weeks, and international or domestic contexts where teams serve alongside local churches through Bible clubs, camps, or after-school programs.
• Volunteers and coaches who want clear guidance without needing teaching expertise
  Each session provides step-by-step leader prompts, discussion questions, and activities—making it accessible for parents, students, and first-time volunteers.
• Ministries seeking gospel depth without stigma or labels
  Scripture-rooted, trauma-aware, and centered on dignity, belonging, and hope—without singling out or categorizing children.

It’s All Good in the Hood isn’t about pretending life is easy.
It’s about helping children trust that God is good—and He is working, even here.

Bundle Includes

• Leader guides
• 5 Kids Bible Lessons
• Games and activities database
• Ice breakers
• Coloring pages with daily memory verses
• Graphics, banners, and church bulletin shell
• Staff/Leader devotion
• HD intro video

For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.

(Romans 8:24-30 ESV)

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