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Week 1 · Nature Detectives

Bible

Made to steward

Read Genesis 1:26–28; discuss stewardship vs. ownership.

Pick your age

5-day pacing

Today's focus: learn the concept.

The Hook

God made the world and then asked PEOPLE to help take care of it!

The Big Idea

We are stewards — that means God trusts us to care for creation.

Learn

Genesis 1 says God called creation 'good' — then 'very good' after he made people.

Stewards take care of something they DON'T own.

See It

Key terms

Steward
Someone trusted to take care of something.
Creation
Everything God made.

Try It (in the app)

Steward or not?

Match game
A boy who waters the plants while mom is away
A girl who picks all the flowers and leaves none
A kid who feeds the dog and walks it

Worksheet

Fill in here, or print a blank copy

Stewardship Reflection

Answer the questions and draw.

  1. One thing in creation I LOVE:
  2. One way I can take care of it this week:
  3. Bible verse from today:
  4. Picture: (draw on back)

Hands-On Build

Care chore

Materials

  • ·A plant or pet

Steps

  1. 01Pick one living thing to care for all week.
  2. 02Make a chart with 7 boxes.
  3. 03Check off each day you cared for it.

Mission Tie-In

Be a steward of the pond on the Missing Ducklings mission.

Wrap-Up Discussion

  • ?What does it mean to take care of something?
  • ?What is God asking YOU to take care of?