Little Ones
Monthly Topic: “T” is for Teacher
Big Idea: Jesus is our Teacher; He shows us how to live.
Memory Verse: “Teach me your way, Oh Lord, I will walk in your truth.” Psalm 86:11
Bible Story Focus: The Lord’s Prayer | Matthew 6:5-15; Luke 11:1-4
Monthly Song: “Talk to God” from I Count on You
Lesson summary
In this lesson, we will look at Matthew 6:5-15, when Jesus teaches others how to pray. We will dissect the Lord’s Prayer, learning what each piece of it means and recite it together through song. Kids will gain an understanding of not only how we talk to God, but why we talk to Him–-so that we can grow closer to Him.
You can learn the Lord’s Prayer as a family by signing this song together at home. Your little one will be hearing this each week in class:
(Sing the following to the tune of 3 Blind Mice):
Father in Heaven, glory to Your name,
Your kingdom come, Your will be done.
Give us this day our daily bread
Forgive our sins and help us forgive
Keep us safe from the evil one
Your glory forever. Amen
Preschool
Monthly Topic: “T” is for Teacher
Big Idea: Jesus is our Teacher; He shows us how to live.
Memory Verse: “Teach me your way, Oh Lord, I will walk in your truth.” Psalm 86:11
Bible Story Focus: Giving to God and Others | Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4; Acts 20:35
Monthly Songs: “To Live for You” from TRU Worship: Songs from the Playhouse
“When I Obey” from Phil Joel: Deliberate Kids
Dinner Table Discussion
Discuss the following questions as a family during dinner this week. They’re meant to prompt further conversation about what was experienced on Sunday morning.
I Wonder Questions:
I wonder…why do we give our money to God?
We give our money to God because it shows God that we love Him more than we love our money.
I wonder…why did Jesus say the woman had “given more than everyone else”?
Because the woman gave all she had.
I wonder… why does Jesus want us to give to others?
Jesus wants us to take care of those that are weak. Giving to others is one way to help take care of God’s children.
NEW! This month we are introducing our Story Street video blog. If you miss out on our Sunday morning lesson or just want to review, check it out!
Kindergarten – 4th
Rotation Topic: Appearances of Jesus
Dates: April 29 – May 27
Key Concept: Understanding the Gospel message means understanding Jesus’ work in our lives now and how he illustrated that work during the 40 days He appeared to his disciples and others before He returned to Heaven.
Objectives
After participating in the workshop unit on the Appearances of Jesus, children should be able to: Know and explain the Gospel.
Identify how Jesus changed the lives of those to whom He appeared, and how He works in people’s lives still today. Recognize Jesus’ work in our own lives.
Unit Overview
From the end of John to the beginning of Acts, we see the first “un-appearance” of Jesus when the disciples and others went to the tomb expecting to find Jesus’ body but instead found an empty tomb. This “un-appearance” or “dis-appearance” caused great concern. Yet it was because of this first discovery that Jesus, whom they verified was dead, was now gone. As we study the following “appearances” of Jesus, it is significant to understand how unexpected these appearances were. What do we learn of Jesus from these experiences and what do we learn of our future with Him as we study this section of the Bible and of history?
Scripture
John 20-21 and Acts 1
Memory Verse
John 20: 29 “…blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
Songs
“Tell the World” from Hillsong Kids
A Place for You” from Forever/Home
“Help my Unbelief” by Red Mountain Church
Fallen Condition Focus/Heart Issue
Jesus’ appearance on the scene is indicative of the fallen condition of our hearts. The promised savior came, appeared as a baby, grew into an adult, and through his death, resurrection, and 40 days of actual appearances all point to the need we have for a rescuer and the provision of God’s love.
God-Centered/Grace-Oriented Focus
The gospel message points to God and blankets our fallen condition with His love offered through grace.
Faith Response (application)
As Jesus appeared to the early church members, he still shows himself at work in our hearts today. We can know Jesus and claim his promises.
5th Grade
Grapple Question: Is It OK if My Friends’ Parents Say It’s OK?
Kids Learn: Honoring My Parents
Dig Into the Bible: Deuteronomy 5:16; Proverbs 13:1; Mark 7:10-13; Romans 13:1; Colossians 3:20
This week create guidelines with your child for staying over at friends’ homes. What things do other parents have authority to decide? Discuss rules about junk food and soda, what kind of TV and movies your preteen may watch, Internet and video-game use, curfews, and so on. Will you have the same rules no matter where your child stays? When should your child call to consult you? Clear guidelines will head off most problems.
