The Church Began

Sunday The Bible story teaches that churches help meet the needs of people in their communities and around the world. The Antioch church send aid to the Jerusalem church during a famine. Tuesday The Weekly Verse reminds us of the Life Point: Churches help meet the needs of people in their communities. You can read other […]

Sunday The Bible story teaches that churches choose leaders to help with different kinds of work. The early church chose deacons to help minister to the people in other ways than preaching.  Tuesday The Weekly Verse reinforces the Life Point this week: Churches choose leaders to help with different kinds of work. Find other verses about […]

Sunday The Bible story teaches that God leads churches to worship and tell others about Him. The first church began to grow under the leadership of the disciples. Not ever persecution could stop the growth of the church.  Tuesday The Weekly Verse reinforces the Life Point for this week: God leads churches to worship and tell […]

Sunday The Bible story teaches that a group of believers gather to form a church and serve God together. The first church was formed on Pentecost when Peter preached to a crowd in Jerusalem. Tuesday Our Weekly Bible Verse highlights our Life Point for the week: A group of believers gather to form a church and […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Snacks to Share Materials: prepackaged snacks Direct the kids to sit in a circle and give each child two prepackaged snacks of your choosing. Direct the kids to share one of their snacks with the child on their left. Allow the children to eat their snacks. Point out to them […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – How Can I Help? Materials: slips of paper, large cup, pen Before the session, write on slips of paper different scenarios where people in your church need help. Place the slips of paper in a cup. Allow volunteers to pull out a slip of paper, read it to the class, […]