But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23
Grab a corn dog because the state fair is jam-packed with thrilling rides, exciting games, engaging shows, and mouth-watering concessions. It's a whirlwind of epic proportions! But wait, there's more! Beyond the bumper cars and funnel cakes, it’s a showcase of local pride that flaunts the “berry best” of homegrown goodies.
Now, imagine if our lives were like these vibrant stands of fruit. As Christians, we're called to grow spiritual fruits like love, joy, patience, and peace—straight from the Spirit's orchard! And guess what? We don’t need to cherry-pick these seeds to reap a bountiful harvest. Galatians 5:22-23 puts them on display: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”
Let’s be more like Jesus and aim to sow these sweet spiritual fruits on your daily roller coaster of life. Go bananas at the fairgrounds of life and showcase your divine produce! No sour grapes here!
Lesson One—Patience & Faithfulness
Bible Story: Jesus Follows God’s Will (Matthew 3:13—4:11; John 2:1-11)
Memory Verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Lesson Two-Kindness & Goodness
Bible Story: Jesus Heals a Leper (Mark 1:40-45)
Memory Verse: “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” (Hebrews 13:16).
Lesson Three—Joy & Peace
Bible Story: Jesus Calms the Storm (Mark 4:35-41)
Memory Verse: “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33).
Lesson Four—Gentleness & Self-Control
Bible Story: Jesus Prays in Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-56)
Memory Verse: “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” (2 Timothy 1:7).
Lesson Five—Love
Bible Story: Jesus Shows Love (Selected verses from Luke & Acts)
Memory Verse: “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” (John 15:12).
Fruit Full will help children:
- Enjoy the fruits that help them live a Spirit-filled life
- Be encouraged to remain rooted in their faith
- Discover that Bible school can be fun
Fruit Full includes:
- Newly featuring the ESV translation
- Promotional ideas, classroom decorations, fun skits, and activities
- Creative decoration and snack ideas available from Multimedia choices
- Adult lessons that correlate with kids’ lessons, because no matter your age, you’re never too old for VBS.
FRUIT FULL STARTER KITS INCLUDE:
Classroom Materials
Teacher Manuals, Student Books, and Visual Aids offer Bible-focused, relatable lessons that guide students closer to Jesus.
Craft Exhibits
These county fair crafts bring the Fruit of the Spirit to life, reminding students of the important lessons learned during VBS. This booklet includes several craft ideas and easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions — perfect for a faith-filled day at the fair!
MIDWAY MARKETPLACE
Want to reach as many people as possible? You can with various materials that showcase options for advertising, decoration, support, and follow-up items.
