January 18

 Missionary: Alpha Grand Rapids

Toddlers: 

Jesus Went to the Temple

Lesson: Luke 2:41-47

• Where did Mary, Joseph, and Jesus go? (to the temple)

Verse: “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” (Psalm 122:1)

• Activity: Call out commands for your child to follow as they say the verse. Suggestions: Whisper as you say the verse, clap your hands as you say the verse, stand on one leg. 

Pre-K/Kindergarten:

Listening to the King

Lesson: Luke 2:41-52

• What happened with Jesus during your story today? (He went to Jerusalem with his family and stayed in the temple to teach others about God.)

Verse: “All who heard [Jesus] were amazed at his understanding and his answers” (Luke 2:47)

• Activity: Call out commands for your child to follow as they say the verse. Suggestions: Whisper as you say the verse, clap your hands as you say the verse, stand on one leg. 

1st Grade SS:

The King Israel Wanted

Lesson: 1 Samuel 9:1-10:25; 12:20-25

• How did the Israelites show lack of trust in God?

Verse: Psalm 145:8

• Activity: Call out commands for your child to follow as they say the verse. Suggestions: Whisper as you say the verse, clap your hands as you say the verse, stand on one leg. 

Application: Help your child recognize that people will let us down, but God can always be trusted. 

2nd/3rd Grade SS:

Jonah Got a Second Chance

Lesson: Jonah

• What part do good works have in your salvation?

Verse: Titus 3:5

Theme: God wants us to share the message of His mercy and grace. 

Application: This week covered the account of Jonah. God went after Jonah when he ran from God. Help your child know that mercy is God withholding just punishment for sin.

4th/5th Grade SS:

The Word Lights the Way

Lesson: John 7; 8

• How can my life be a light to the lost world?

Verse: John 8:12

Theme: The Word shows the way to the Father. 

Application: Jesus presented Himself as the light of the world. He provides the light of salvation for the lost living in darkness. Your child was challenged to let Christ’s light shine through his or her life so the lost might see their need of salvation. Help your child understand the importance of living a good testimony before the lost. 

1st-3rd Grade CC:

Samson’s Strength

Lesson: Judges 13-15

Theme: God gives us the ability to do His will. 

• What abilities has God given you?

Verse: Judges 10:16a

• Create a picture to represent the verse. Write the verse under the picture. Recite the verse daily.