God Is with Me in Every Season: Kids Bible Lesson on Ecclesiastes 3:1–11
LESSON OVERVIEW
Theme: God’s Presence in Every Season
Big Truth: God is with us in every part of life.
Key Verse: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1
Bible Story: Ecclesiastes 3:1–11 (The Seasons of Life)
Pillar Focus: Presence (God never leaves us)
1) Introduction:
Life is full of changes—fun times, hard times, beginnings, and endings. Just like the four seasons, our lives go through ups and downs. Today’s lesson demonstrates that, regardless of the season, God is always with us in every part of life!
2) Game: “Season Switch Relay” (Memory Verse)
Instructions: Label the four corners of the room according to the different seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Next, print out the words of the memory verse on colored leaves/papers. Print out the memory verse or write it on a whiteboard so they are aware which word it is they need next.
Divide your kids into 4 different teams, and let them race to each corner and pick out one leaf that is in the order of the memory verse. They are only able to choose 1 leaf from one corner at a time! First team to assemble and finish the lesson wins!
P.S., Kids will run around like crazy, but they will have so much fun!
3) Praise & Worship:
Instructions: Below are a few songs to remind Kids of God’s faithfulness! Songs to remind kids of God’s faithfulness in every season!
Praise: “Every Move I Make” (Hillsong Kids) + “Lace up your boots” (Circuit Riders)
Worship: “Goodness of God” (Bethel Church)
Leader Tip: Encourage kids who are going through a “hard season” to let God’s presence comfort them.
4) Bible Story Act-Out (Ecclesiastes 3:1–11)
Props: Pictures of seasons, fake leaves, sun cutout, snowflake, big tree cutout.
Introduction: Kids! Have you ever gone through a change—like moving schools, losing a pet, or starting something new? Did it feel like a new season? Well, I had that happen to me a little while ago. Where one day I was very happy and excited, and unexpectedly, I had to change the tires on my car without having any money budgeted for them! That immediately felt like a different season - a season of trusting Jesus in the midst of a dry season.
Who has felt happy before? Who has felt sad? Who has felt excited? Who has felt scared? Today, let’s talk about the different seasons we go through in life, just like the seasons of the year—spring, summer, fall, and winter. Sometimes things change, and that can make us feel happy, sad, excited, or even a little scared.
Narrate:
Hold up props (like a leaf, a flower, a scarf, or a beach ball) for each season as you read:
"For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven."
Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 aloud (paraphrased for children):
"There is a time to be born, and a time to die.
A time to plant, and a time to pull up what is planted.
A time to weep, and a time to laugh.
A time to mourn, and a time to dance..."
Ask kids to notice how each verse shows a new kind of moment or change—happy or sad, fun or serious.
Emphasize:
Just like the seasons change—leaves fall, new flowers bloom, sometimes it’s time to wear mittens and other times, flip-flops—our lives go through changes too.
But God never changes. He is with us no matter what season we’re in.
Closing:
No matter what you face, whether you’re laughing, crying, starting something new or feeling a little scared—God is with you in every season of your life.
He loves you and promises to stay with you—spring, summer, fall, or winter—and through every change you go through.
5) Holy Spirit Activation:
Instructions: Give each child a paper leaf. Ask them to write or draw one thing they’re going through.
Bring leaves to a “tree trunk” poster and let them pin it to the tree to show how God holds every season.
Leader Tip: This would be an incredible ministry opportunity where Kids would encounter Jesus. Prep your leaders to be ready to pray for your kids!
6) Small Group Questions:
What’s your favorite season of the year?
How does life sometimes feel like seasons?
What does Ecclesiastes 3 teach us about change?
How does knowing God is with us make change easier?
7) Prayer:
Repeat-after-me:
God, thank You for being with me in every season. When things change, you stay the same. I trust You in the good times and the hard times. Thank you that you are consistent in everything you say and do, and that I can root myself in you as my solid rock. I love you, Jesus! Amen.