2. Event Highlights Have the Activity Stations open as children arrive Gather everyone together and play three or four worship songs, or more…. You can choose to either act the story of Esther out or play a video clip or movie After the Bible Presentation open the Activity Stations again and add a snack table until pick up.

3. Fun Activity Stations Nail Salon- Girls can have their nails done and decorate them with glitter stickers Hair Salon- Girls can get their hair done with pretty ribbons, barrettes, and glitter gel Craft Station- lay out all different kinds of crafts, feather hair clips, beads for jewelry making, paper crowns, coloring pages (of the story of Esther- http://www.coloring.ws/esther.htm), home made lip gloss, homemade oatmeal bath or salts, decorated candles, or flower crafts, any girlie glittery pretty craft will do, have fun with it… they sure will!http://www.coloring.ws/esther.htm Photo Booth- lay out props for some fun crazy photo opportunities, girls love to take and have their photo take with friends. Add hats, scarves, dresses (any size), costume jewelry and high heels…. The wackier the better!

4. Worship Ideas Provide flags or scarves for the children to worship with Do some songs with actions, this sometimes helps the children be more involved and not only watch but participate in the worship Search youtube for some themed worship songs

5. Worship Clips from Youtube Get Up and Dance- Hillsong Kids http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36LxjNHvweU&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36LxjNHvweU&feature=related My Number One- Hillsong Kids http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yz1gJ1mXyM&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yz1gJ1mXyM&feature=related All Things are Possible- Hillsong http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JeWwAK9QkM&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JeWwAK9QkM&feature=related Never Give Up- Hillsong http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15R6SNZ-K1g&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15R6SNZ-K1g&feature=related Lead Me to the Cross- Hillsong http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_24IdbJ0Tw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_24IdbJ0Tw

6. Bible Presentation Ideas One Night with the King Dove Family-Approved, Recommended for ages 12 and over Queen Esther (1948) 50 min http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM- cB7xp-uk&feature=related full version movie on youtube,1 hour 30 minutes…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM- cB7xp-uk&feature=related Veggie Tales- Esther- the Girl Who Became Queen Prescreen your selection to make sure the movie or clip is appropriate for your group.

7. More Presentation Ideas A Short Story Version online… http://www.childrenstory.info/biblestoryforchild/chdbblqueenes ther.html and Short Skit online…. http://kidscorner.net/bible/stories/the-story-of-esther / http://www.childrenstory.info/biblestoryforchild/chdbblqueenes ther.html http://kidscorner.net/bible/stories/the-story-of-esther / Points to Stress- True Beauty is on the Inside, be sure to take time to address Esther’s character, brave and wise. Creative Altar Call… after the Bible Presentation provide star shaped cut outs for each child. Also place a large cross up front. Explain that the name Esther means “star”, she was a savior to her people, but Jesus is the Savior of the World. If they would like to ask Jesus to be their Savior they can bring their stars to the altar and attach them to the cross. If they need Jesus to help them be bold or strong they can come forward as well.