Welcome To Builder Class!
A course of study designed for children 8 years of age or in third grade where they learn to build christian character and strong bodies for Jesus.
Program Goals
1. Demonstrate God’s love for children.
2. Promote the values expressed in the Adventurer Pledge and Law.
3. Create an environment where all children can contribute.
4. Encourage children to have fun.
Investiture Requirements
BASIC
Recite the Adventurer Pledge and Law
Explain the Pledge
Complete the Builder Reading award.
MY GOD
I. God’s Plan To Save Me
Create a story chart or lap-book showing the order in which these stories took place:
- Paul—The disciples share Jesus’ love
- Martin Luther–Gods church obeys
- Ellen White–God’s church prepares for His coming
- Yourself–I get ready to meet Jesus
Use your story chart or lap-book to show someone how to give their life to Jesus.
II. God’s Message To Me
A. Find, memorize, and explain three Bible verses about giving your life to
Jesus:
- Acts 16:31
- John 1:12
- Galatians 3:26
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- Psalm 51:10
- Your choice
B. Name the books of the New Testament
III. God’s Power in My Life
A. Spend a regular quiet time with Jesus to talk with Him and learn about Him.
B. Complete the Prayer award.
MYSELF
I. I Am Special
Put together a scrapbook, poster, or collage, showing some things you can do to serve God and others.
II. I Can Make Wise Choices
A. Complete the Media Critic Award.
B. Participate in an activity that shows the results of good and bad decisions
II. I Can Care For My Body
Complete the Temperance Award.
MY FAMILY
I. I Have A Family
A. Create a family flag or banner or make a collage of stories and/or photographs about your family.
B. Find a story in the Bible about a family that changed.
II. Families Care For Each Other
Play a game by having each family member show appreciation to each of the other members of the family.
III. My Family Helps Me Care For Myself
Complete the Wise Steward Award.
MY WORLD
I. The World of Friends
Make friends with a person of another culture or generation, or someone who has a disability.
Invite that person to a family or church event.
II. The World of Other People
A. Know and explain your national anthem and flag.
B. Name your country’s capital, and the leader of your country.
III. The World of Nature
Complete an Award for nature, not previously earned.
Additional Builder Awards
- Astronomer
- Bead Craft
- Bread of Life
- Build & Fly
- Building Blocks
- Cyclist
- Disciples
- Early Adventist Pioneer
- Family Helper
- First Aid Helper
- Gymnast
- Hand Shadows
- Homecraft
- Honey
- Lizards
- Magnet Fun
- Magnet Fun II
- Media Critic
- Olympics
- Postcards
- Prayer
- Reading III
- Saving Animals
- Sewing Fun
- Snowshoeing
- Swimmer II
- Temperance
- Tin Can Fun
- Troubadour
- Wise Steward
Multi-Level Awards
- Bible Storytelling
- Bread of Life
- Cooperation
- Delightful Sabbath
- Dog
- Good Samaritan
- Listening
- Parables of Jesus
- Photo Fun
- Stay Safe
- God’s Universe
Special Awards
RESOURCES
Leaders Guide
Activity Book
Record Form
Story Chart