The Narrow Gate is a PLACE just for children. The Narrow Gate invites children to “Enter, and learn more about Jesus,” and becomes a visual reminder that whenever they enter, they will find a place of fun and excitement.

The Narrow Gate is an EXPERIENCE, taking one simple truth from the Scripture and using that truth as a springboard to fun and activity. The children are invited to “Enter through the Narrow Gate.” At the end of the hour, they leave with happy memories and a little more knowledge about Jesus.

The Narrow Gate: Celebrate Jesus

In the “Celebrate Jesus” series of The Narrow Gate, the underlying theme is “Meeting Jesus at The Narrow Gate.” The goal is to change the “concept” of Jesus into the “reality” of Jesus in their young minds, so that all of the children can begin to understand the need for a personal relationship with Him.

“Celebrate Jesus” first looks at Jesus’ rightful claim to ownership of the world, then turns to the “Son-ship” of Jesus. Following the “Son-ship” of Jesus, “Celebrate Jesus” looks at the “Messiah-ship” of Jesus and then finishes with a focus on the discipleship of Jesus’ followers. Specifically, the objective is to recognize that Jesus is God-eternal and everlasting, present at creation, and worthy of worship; that Jesus came to earth for a purpose-providing atonement, bridging the gap between man and God; and that Jesus calls us to follow Him—making us disciples, teaching us to serve with joy.

The Narrow Gate calls all of us, “Come, CELEBRATE Jesus!”

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1. as a weekly session for one quarter, with a “party” or “review” scheduled for the 13^th week
2. as a day camp or summer camp program, using one or more lessons per day to fill the number of sessions you need
3. as single, independent lessons to use whenever you need a “filler” lesson that the children will enjoy.