November 1

 Jesus Healed a Blind Man (John 9)

STORY POINT

This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story. 

●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: Jesus healed a blind man.

●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus healed a blind man to glorify God.

CHRIST CONNECTION

This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.

●       Toddlers: Jesus gives us sight to know God. When we trust Jesus, He forgives our sin and opens our hearts to know and love Him.

●       Preschool-Kindergarten: Jesus healed the man who was blind. This healing points to a deeper gift: Jesus helps us see and know God. When we trust Jesus, He forgives our sin and opens our hearts to follow Him.

●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus came to bring light into the darkness. He healed the blind man to show God’s power and to point to a greater truth: Jesus came to give spiritual sight. When we trust in Him, He forgives our sin and helps us see and know God.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.

●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: What is justification? Justification is when God says that our sins are forgiven.

●       1^st-5^th Grade: What is justification? Justification is when God declares that we are forgiven of sin and are made righteous.

KEY PASSAGE

This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.

●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: He made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us. 2 Corinthians 5:21

●       1^st-5^th Grade: He made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21

October 25

 Jesus Raised Lazarus (John 11)

STORY POINT
This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story. 
●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: Jesus showed He is the Messiah who gives eternal life.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: By raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus showed He is the Messiah who gives eternal life.

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus. 
●       Toddlers: Jesus raised Lazarus to show He is God’s Son. Jesus died and rose again so we can live forever with God.
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: By raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus showed He is the Son of God, who gives eternal life. Jesus died and rose again to take away our sins. When we trust in Him, we will live with God forever.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: By raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus showed He is the Messiah, the Son of God, who gives eternal life. Jesus died and rose again to take away our sins. When we trust in Him, we receive new life and will live with God forever.
 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit. 
●       Toddlers: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Why do we need to be born again? Because of sin we are spiritually dead, but Jesus came to give us new life.
 

KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit. 
●       Toddlers: Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live. John 11:25
●       Preschool-5^th Grade: Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” John 11:25

October 18

 Jesus Healed a Child and a Man (Matthew 15 Mark 7)

STORY POINT
This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.
●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: People were amazed at Jesus’ miracles.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: People were amazed at Jesus’ miracles and praised God.

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus. 
●       Toddlers: Jesus healed people to show He is God’s Son. He loves us and came so we can be with God forever if we believe in Him.
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: Jesus has power over sickness and healed many people to show He is God’s Son. Jesus also has power over sin and came to bring forgiveness, life, and hope to everyone who believes in Him.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus has power of sickness and healed many people to show He is God’s Son. Jesus also has power over sin and came to bring forgiveness, life, and hope to everyone who believes in Him.
 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit. 
●       Toddlers: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Why do we need to be born again? Because of sin we are spiritually dead, but Jesus came to give us new life.
 

KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit. 
●       Toddlers: Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live. John 11:25
●       Preschool-5^th Grade: Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” John 11:25

October 11

 Jesus Walked on Water (Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 6)

STORY POINT
This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.
●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: Jesus showed He is God by walking on water.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus showed He is God by walking on water.
 

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus. 
●       Toddlers: Jesus showed He is God by walking on water. He loves us and is always with us. When we trust Jesus, we don’t have to be afraid.
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: Jesus showed He is God by walking on water. He is powerful and loves us. When we trust Jesus, we don’t have to be afraid when hard times come.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus showed He is God by walking on water. He has power over everything—wind, waves, and even fear. Jesus is the Son of God who cares for us and is always with us. When we trust Jesus, we don’t need to be afraid.
 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit. 
●       Toddlers: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Why do we need to be born again? Because of sin we are spiritually dead, but Jesus came to give us new life.

KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit. 
●       Toddlers: Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live. John 11:25
●       Preschool-5^th Grade: Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” John 11:25

October 4

 Jesus Fed a Crowd (Matthew 14; Mark 6; Luke 9; John 6)

STORY POINT
This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.
●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: Jesus miraculously fed a crowd of people with five loaves and two fish.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus miraculously fed thousands of people with five loaves and two fish.

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
●       Toddlers: Jesus fed many people with little food. Jesus is God’s Son. He gives us life forever!
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: Jesus fed thousands with just a little food to show He is God’s Son. Jesus is the Bread of Life. He gives us everything we need, including forgiveness of sin and life with God forever.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus miraculously fed thousands of people with five loaves and two fish. This miracle showed that He is God’s Son. Jesus is the Bread of Life. He meets our greatest need—not just for food, but for forgiveness and eternal life with God.
 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
●       Toddlers: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Why do we need to be born again? Because of sin we are spiritually dead, but Jesus came to give us new life.
 

KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit. 
●       Toddlers: Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live. John 11:25
●       Preschool-5^th Grade: Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” John 11:25

September 27

 Jesus Gave Life and Healing (Matthew 9; Mark 5; Luke 8)

 

STORY POINT

This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.

Jesus healed people and raised the dead to life.

CHRIST CONNECTION

This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus. 

●       Toddlers: Jesus is God’s Son. He healed people and gave life to the dead. Jesus died and rose again so we can live with God forever.

●       Preschool/Kindergarten: Jesus healed people and gave life to the dead. He showed He is God’s Son, the Savior. Jesus died and rose again so we can be forgiven of our sins and have life with God forever.

●       1^st – 5^th Grade: Jesus healed people and raised the dead to life. By doing this, He showed that He is the Messiah, the Son of God. When Jesus died on the cross and rose again, He made the way for people to be healed from something even greater than disease or death. He made the way for us to be forgiven of our sin and have eternal life.

 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.

●       Toddlers/Kindergarten: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true.

●       1^st-5^th Grade: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true and has no error.

KEY PASSAGE

This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit. 

The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever. Isaiah 40:8

September 20

 Jesus Calmed a Storm (Matthew 8; Mark 4; Luke 8)

STORY POINT

This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.

                    ●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: Jesus calmed a storm to show the disciples He is God.

                    ●       1st-5th Grade: Jesus calmed a storm to show the disciples He is God.

CHRIST CONNECTION

This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.

                    ●       Toddlers: Jesus is God's Son! He has power over everything. We can trust in Him to save us from our sins.

                    ●       Preschool/Kindergarten: Jesus showed He has power over nature. Jesus is God’s Son. He came to save people from sin. When we trust in Jesus, He forgives our sin and gives us life with God forever.

                    ●       1st-5th Grade: The disciples saw that Jesus has power over nature. He is the Son of God, the promised Savior. One day, Jesus would show His greatest power—not by calming a storm, but by dying on the cross and rising from the dead to save people from sin. Jesus saves everyone who trusts in Him.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.

                    ●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true.

                    ●       1st-5th Grade: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true and has no error.

KEY PASSAGE

This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.

            "The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever." Isaiah 40:8

September 13

 Jesus Taught about the Kingdom (Matthew 13; Mark 4)

 STORY POINT

 This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.

                  ●      Toddlers-Kindergarten: Jesus told stories to teach what God’s kingdom is like.

                  ●       1st-5th Grade: Jesus taught what God’s kingdom is like using parables.

 CHRIST CONNECTION

This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus. 

            ●       Toddlers: Jesus is the King. When we trust in Him, we can be part of His kingdom forever.

            ●       Preschool-Kindergarten: Jesus is the King who came to bring God’s kingdom. Because Jesus died and rose again, we can be part of His kingdom forever when we trust in Him.

            ●       1st-5th Grade: Jesus is the King who came to bring God’s kingdom to earth. Through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, He made the way for people to be part of God’s kingdom. When we trust in Jesus, we are like the good seed in His field—we belong to Him, we grow in Him, and we will be with Him forever.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.

                 ●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true.

                 ●       Kids: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true and has no error

KEY PASSAGE

This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.    

"The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever." Isaiah 40:8

September 6

 Jesus Taught in Parables (Matthew 13; Mark 4; Luke 8)

STORY POINT
This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.
●      Toddlers - Kindergarten: Jesus taught about God’s kingdom.
●      1st - 5th Grade: People will have different responses to God’s kingdom.

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
●      Toddlers: Jesus taught about God’s kingdom. People who love Jesus tell others about Him.
●      Preschool/Kindergarten: People who hear and believe God’s Word will grow to be like Jesus and share His good news with others.
●      1st-5th Grade: Not everyone who hears about Jesus believes in Him. Some people don’t understand the gospel, and some people care more about the things of this world than they do God’s kingdom. But people who believe in Jesus and follow Him will grow to be like Him and will share His good news so others can believe too.
 
BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
●      Toddlers-Kindergarten: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true.
●      1st-5th Grade: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true and has no error.
 
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.
 "The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever." Isaiah 40:8

August 30

Family Sunday School: 

Join us with your kids in the KIDZ Chapel for Sunday School during the month of August.

Hall of Faith: The Israelites & Rahab

Lesson: Hebrews 11

Verse: Hebrews 11:6

Toddlers:

God Cared for Paul

Lesson: Acts 28:1-6

• What animal could have hurt Paul? (snake)

Verse: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you” (Psalm 56:3)

• 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:

Jesus Will Live with Believers Forever

Lesson: Revelation 21:1-22:5

• What will Jesus’ new city be called?

Verse: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them” (Revelation 21:3)

• 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 - 3rd Grade Children's Church:

Back to School

Lesson: 1 Samuel 1-3

Theme: God provides the strength and guidance I need for life, and for this school year. 

• What did Samuel learn about God?

Verse: Philippians 4:13

August 23

Family Sunday School: 

Join us with your kids in the KIDZ Chapel for Sunday School during the month of August.

Hall of Faith: Moses' Parents & Moses

Lesson: Hebrews 11

Verse: Hebrews 11:6

Toddlers:

God Kept Paul Safe

Lesson: Acts 27:17-37

• Why was Pual not scared in the big storm? (He knew God would take care of him)

Verse: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you” (Psalm 56:3)

• Have your child draw a picture representing the verse and talk about it together.

Pre-K/Kindergarten:

Jesus Will Return with Believers

Lesson: Isa. 2:2-4; 11:6-9; Rev. 19:11-21; 20:1-6

• What will happen to the animals upon Jesus’ return?

Verse: “They came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years” (Rev. 20:4)

• Clap or stomp your feet as you say each word/syllable of the verse.

1st - 3rd Grade Children's Church:

God’s People Return to Jerusalem 

Lesson: Ezra 1; 2:64-7:28; 8:21-36; 

Nehemiah 1:1-6:16

Theme: God is faithful to His Word. 

• The Jews praised God for His goodness and His never ending mercy. Why is God worthy of your praise?

Verse: Ezra 3:11

• Recite the verse with little to no help.

August 16

Family Sunday School: 

Join us with your kids in the KIDZ Chapel for Sunday School during the month of August.

Hall of Faith: Jacob & Joseph

Lesson: Hebrews 11

Verse: Hebrews 11:6

Toddlers:

Paul and Timothy Served God

Lesson: Acts 16:1-5; 2 Timothy 1:5

• Who came to Timothy’s town and needed a helper? (Paul)

Verse: “From childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings” (2 Timothy 3:15)

• Write the verse on a paper, grab a flashlight, turn off the lights and read the verse by flashlight. 

Pre-K/Kindergarten:

Jesus Is Coming for Believers

Lesson: 1 Thess. 4:13-18; 2 Cor. 5:9-15

• What should we be doing while we wait for Jesus to come back?

Verse: “I will come again” (John 14:3)

• Write the verse on a paper, grab a flashlight, turn off the lights and read the verse by flashlight. 

1st - 3rd Grade Children's Church:

God’s Deliverance through Esther

Lesson: Esther

Theme: God chooses to use us to do His will. 

• What does it look like to “do all to the glory of God”?

Verse: Ezra 3:11

• Create a word card scramble. Write out the verse on notecards (1-2 words per card) and scramble the cards up. Have the kids help you put the verse in correct order