Date: May 19, 2024
Early Childhood Essential: God is with his people.
Memory Verse: “Go and make disciples of all nations.” -Matthew 28:19
Bible Story Focus: Paul Tells Others About the Forever King  (Acts 28:11-31)
Lesson Overview:

In this lesson, children will learn about how Paul spent his life telling others about our forever king, Jesus. They will learn that even when Paul faced difficult challenges, he knew that God was with him.

Circle Time Questions: (Preschool Purple Only)

• Have you ever been on a really long trip?

Activities:

• Where Can You Tell Others About Jesus Activity

Date: May 19, 2024
Early Childhood Essential: God is with his people.
Memory Verse: “Go and make disciples of all nations” –Matthew 28:19
Bible Story Focus: Paul Goes to Ephesus (Acts 19:1-22)
Lesson Overview:

Paul’s life had been changed and God had placed a desire in his heart to tell everyone about Jesus. The city called Ephesus was a place where many people received news and information. Therefore, Paul went to Ephesus and spent more than two whole years talking about Jesus to every person who would listen. Some people knew who Jesus was, but did not understand that Jesus had died for their sins and wanted a relationship with them. Other people were just learning about Jesus for the first time. The Holy Spirit helped Paul tell people everywhere that Jesus has a place in God’s forever kingdom for them, if they would believe. 

Circle Time Questions:

• Who are some people you talk to every week? (teachers, doctors, family members, church friends, school friends, neighbors, coaches, teammates, etc.)

I Wonder Questions (Snack Time Discussion):

• What was the name of the city that Paul went to visit?
  • Ephesus
• Who did Paul talk to about Jesus?
  • All different kinds of people: some people who had heard about Jesus and some who had not
• How long did Paul stay in the city of Ephesus?
  • Two years

Activities:

• 8:30am/11:00am: Where Can We Share the Gospel?
• 9:45am: Go Make Disciples Craft

Date: May 19, 2024
Elementary Essential: God is our good and sovereign God.
Memory Verse: “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” -Hebrews 11:1
Lesson Title: Year-Long Unit Review
Lesson Overview:

In this two-part series, kids will review what they’ve learned in the From Old to New Curriculum. From the Old Testament stories of Noah and Esther to the New Testament accounts of Jesus and Peter, we see God’s story unfolding and learn more about him, from old to new, from age to age. Thus, this year’s curriculum was not just a collection of Old and New Testament stories but a reminder of God’s promise-keeping powers and sovereignty.

Lesson Scripture: Genesis 9:12-16, Book of Esther
Lesson Objective: Identify how God kept his promises to Noah and was faithful to the Jewish people by reviewing the story of Esther.
Lesson Application: I can look back at the Old Testament to remember God’s promise-keeping power and sovereignty.

Date: May 19, 2024
Elementary Essential: God relational: He wants people all around the world to know and follow him, and he loves us.
Lesson Title: On Mission for God
Lesson Overview:

In this lesson, kids will read scripture to help them answer the question, “What is God’s mission for me?” They’ll begin to consider what they can tell others about God, and who God wants them to share his love with.

Lesson Scripture: John 3:16-19, Mark 16:15-16, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8
Activity: Students will play a game of Heads or Tails.