Target Challenge

An eight-session midweek club for children aged 5-11, which can be used on its own or as a follow-up to the Champion's Challenge holiday club. It is especially suitable to use with children who are not yet part of a church community. The children will meet David, the shepherd boy, warrior, songwriter and king and through him will be led to meet with God in a reflective way. Contains gripping and imaginative storytelling, creative Bible engagement, craft and game ideas and relationship-building opportunities. Target Challenge is supported by a DVD containing five storytelling episodes. For this and other suitable resources, see below.

Cover of Target Challenge eye level club resource book

The sessions in this programme are:

The shepherd boy: 1 Samuel 17:12–15; 16:19,21,23
The future king: 1 Samuel 16:1–13
The giant: 1 Samuel 17:4–11, 32–37, 40–51
The singer: 1 Samuel 18:6–16
The friends: 1 Samuel 20:1–3, 12, 13, 17–23, 35–42
The outlaw: 1 Samuel 24:1–11, 16–20
King David: 2 Samuel 5:1–4, 17–20; 6:1–5
David's King: Matthew 21:1–10

Additional resources can be found on the Downloads page. Sample pages from Target Challenge are also available for you to view.

Target Challenge

Eight sessions for a midweek club or special event for children aged 5 to 11 - a Scripture Union eye level clubs programme. Meet David, the shepherd boy, warrior, songwriter and king in this programme designed to help children meet with God. The follow up to the holiday club programme Champion's Challenge. Supported by DVD.

Price: £9.99
Target Challenge DVD

Six episodes (5-8 minutes each) from the early life of David from the original SU video David the shepherd king. The Target Challenge programme can run without the DVD but is enhanced by it.

Price: £9.99
Champion's Challenge - holiday club programme

Champion's Challenge is a five-day holiday club with a sports theme. It tells stories from Jesus' life and ministry: the story of two builders, Jesus healing the army officer's servant, the feeding of 5,000, the crucifixion and the resurrection. The programme contains up-front presentation and fun, drama, games, craft, small-group Bible discussion, puzzles, songs and more - everything needed to build a successful holiday club programme.

Price: £12.99
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The Story of the Book - The Bible - your questions answered

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