Something New BY BECKY KEIFE As you surrender this year to Him, trust God to multiply your resources. Growing up, my dad gave us a calendar every Christmas. He tried hard to pick a theme my sisters and I would enjoy. I’d unwrap the clear cellophane and happily hang the new calendar on the corkboard
EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – How to Pray – Session 3
Date: October 28 A Prayer of Surrender The Point: Approach prayer with humble submission to the will of God. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question #1. Selfies – those photos people take of themselves – are supposed to be fun. But researchers have confirmed that taking selfies can be dangerous
EXTRA! For Student Leaders—How to Pray—Outline and Social Media
If you could ask Jesus one question, what would it be? Twelve disciples walked closely with Jesus. They experienced His teaching and miracles, yet the question they specifically asked Jesus was that He’d teach them to pray. In all they observed in Jesus, it was His prayer life that seemed to be the “secret.” Thankfully,
How to Pray – Session 1 – Teach Them to Pray
Teach Them to Pray BY VANESSA DOLBERRY MOST OF US WANT TO DEEPEN OUR PRAYER LIVES. WE FEEL GUILTY THAT WE DON’T PRAY ENOUGH. WE LONG TO COMMUNE WITH GOD THROUGH DEVOTED PRAYER, BUT IT’S NOT ALWAYS EASY. PRAYER IS HARD FOR MANY REASONS. SOMETIMES IT’S BECAUSE OF A SHORT ATTENTION SPAN, BUSYNESS, AND OTHER
EXTRA! For Student Leaders—Welcome Home—Outline and Social Media
When we think about communication, there’s a good chance the first thing that comes to mind is words. The things we say are important, but our words only make up a small portion of what we communicate. Our churches and student ministries say we want to be a welcoming place. But it’s worth asking, what
EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – How to Pray – Session 2
Date: October 21 A Prayer of Praise The Point: Our prayers are driven by the desire to honor God. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question #1. Begin by sharing this news item: Each year Forbes magazine publishes a list of the “World’s Most Powerful People.” Their 2018 list of most
Fall 2018 Unit 2 Christ Connection Statements Kids and Preschool
Use these Christ Connection statements as you teach Unit 2 “Loving My Family” to show kids that the entire Bible points to Jesus. Unit 2, Session 1 Preschool: God sent Joseph to Egypt. God was with Joseph, and Joseph had a big job and lots of power. God used Joseph’s power to help Joseph’s family
Preschool: Loving My Family: Session 1–Jacob and Esau Were Brothers (October 7)
1s & 2s— Play with Family Figures Bible Story: Jacob and Esau Were Brothers Genesis 25:19-28 Life Point: God wants people to love their brothers and sisters. Weekly Verse: Love other people and be kind. Luke 6:27 Materials Teaching Picture 6, cardboard blocks, wooden or plastic family figures As preschoolers play with the figures and
Social Media Covers for Unit 2 Fall 2018
Grades 1–6: Loving My Family — Session 1: Jacob and Esau Genesis 25:19-34; 27:1-45; 32:1-3; 33 (October 7)
Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Letter Search Dishpan or larger shallow container with sand, letter tiles or heavyweight paper with letters (f, o, r, g, i, v, e, n, e, s, s), tablecloth or drop cloth Hide the letters in the pan of sand. Set the pan on a tablecloth or drop cloth. Lead kids