English Bible Camp curriculum

Post author:The LCMS
Post published:August 21, 2023
Post category:General

Use these free programs to share the Gospel as you help new neighbors practice their English.

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Office of International Mission has developed curricula sets for LCMS churches and groups that wish to lead Bible camps for children who do not speak English as their first language. The five-day downloadable sets share the Gospel while introducing participants to new vocabulary and Bible stories. Each set includes opening and closing devotions, English teaching materials, Bible study materials, music selections, games, crafts, student pages, take-home materials and teaching tips.

The curricula sets were originally designed for use by short-term overseas mission teams. But following the positive reception in these English Bible camps, the sets are now being made available as a free download for churches and groups that desire to serve newly arrived refugees and immigrants or teach other camps overseas.

“Fear Not”

This curriculum looks at how God does the impossible in His Son, Jesus Christ. Over the course of five days, participants will be introduced to five amazing stories from the life of Jesus: Gabriel visits Mary to announce that she will have a son, the angels announce Jesus’ birth to the shepherds, Jesus walks on water, Jesus raises Jairus’ daughter from the dead and heals a sick woman, and Jesus rises from the dead after His crucifixion.

Fear Not — God does the impossible in Jesus

Appendix 1 — Activity booklet and Bible lesson tags

Appendix 2 — Parent take-home pages

Appendix 3 — Craft rotation resources

Appendix 4 — Teacher resources

Appendix 5 — Picture dictionary

Video Resources

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“Jesus Frees Us”

This curriculum looks at five Bible stories from the Old Testament. Over the course of five days, participants will learn about how God cared for His people and how He continues to care for us today. Through Jesus Christ, we have been freed to forgive those who hurt us, to praise Him, to be merciful to others, to trust God and to live spiritually.

Jesus Frees Us — How God cared for His people in the Old Testament

Appendix 1 — Activity booklet and daily character tags

Appendix 2 — Parent take-home pages

Appendix 3 — English class activity pages

Appendix 4 — Bible class activity pages

Appendix 5 — Teacher resources

Lyric video — Theme song

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“God’s Gifts”

This curriculum uses stories from the Book of Acts to teach about God’s good gifts. Over the course of five days, the curriculum introduces five stories from Acts to teach participants about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, teachers, faith, joy and life.

God’s Gifts — As illustrated by stories from the Book of Acts

Appendix 1 — Students’ daily booklet and Bible lesson character cards

Appendix 2 — Parent take home pages

Appendix 3 — English class activity pages

Appendix 4 — Activity pages and teacher resources for Bible class lessons

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“Jesus, Who Are You?”

This curriculum takes a look at the “I Am” statements of Jesus. Over five days, participants will hear stories from the Gospels where Jesus calls Himself the light of the world; the bread of life; the door and the Good Shepherd; the vine; and the resurrection and the life and the way, the truth and the life.