YEAR 2023-24

1s & 2s— Pour Water Bible Story: A Woman Obeyed 2 Kings 4:1-7Life Point: People show love to God when they do what He says.Weekly Verse: We show love to God by obeying Him. 1 John 5:3 Materials: Teaching Picture 4, gallon-size ziplock bag, plastic dishpan or storage container, drop cloth, towel, assorted cups 3–Pre-K— Make a Brushed Oil Picture […]

1s & 2s— Make a Felt Collage Bible Story: Esther Helped Her People Esther 2:2-18; 3:8-13; 4–5; 7–8 Life Point: People can choose to do what is right, even when it is hard.Weekly Verse: God helps me. I will not be afraid. Hebrews 13:6 Materials: Teaching Picture 3, felt cut into clothing shapes, clear contact plastic, tape, basket 3–Pre-K— Set […]

1s & 2s— Trace and Decorate Hands Bible Story: Deborah Followed God’s Plan Judges 4:1-6,23-24Life Point: People obey God when they do what He says.Weekly Verse: Love God and always do what He says. Deuteronomy 30:20 Materials: Teaching Picture 2, paper, pencil, crayons 3–Pre-K— Paint a Resist Bible Story: Deborah Followed God’s Plan Judges 4:1-6,23-24Life Point: People obey God when they do […]

1s & 2s— Play with People Figures Bible Story: Rahab Helped the Israelites Joshua 2; 6Life Point: People can choose to do what God tells them to do.Weekly Verse: Do what is right and good. Deuteronomy 6:18 Materials: Teaching Picture 1, vinyl or wooden people figures, cardboard blocks 3–Pre-K— Make a Footprint Reminder Bible Story: Rahab Helped the Israelites Joshua 2; 6Life […]

Unit 1: Love and Obey God Session 1: Rahab Helped the Israelites (9/3/2023) Session 2: Deborah Followed God’s Plan (9/10/2023) Session 3: Esther Helped Her People (9/17/2023) Session 4: A Woman Obeyed (9/24/2023) Unit 2: God’s Plan for Families Session 1: The First Family (10/1/2023) Session 2: Abram Solved a Quarrel (10/8/2023) Session 3: Moses […]

Sanctuary’s Work, Thanksgiving’s Reward In our sacred space, God counsels our soul. by BRENDA POINSETT JUST BECAUSE A HOLIDAY arrives on schedule doesn’t mean we will be in the mood to celebrate. Our feelings don’t always correspond to the holiday! And yet the observance will be more meaningful and enjoyable if they do. Thanksgiving is […]