October 2026 - Kickoff

The Beginning of the Church

This series explores the church in its infancy, just after Jesus ascends and leaves the disciples to carry the baton.

But he didn't leave them alone. He would be sending the Holy Spirit and through the Holy Spirit, the early church received the words and power to share the Gospel with the world.

Elementary

Memory Verse:

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”  John 13:34-35

Lessons: 

LESSON 1: Pentecost
Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit will give us the right words to tell others about him.
Scripture: Acts 1 & 2

LESSON 2: The Fellowship
The Church is a community of believers who follow Jesus and love each other.
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

LESSON 3: Persecution
God can use trials and tribulations to serve his good purposes.
Scripture: Acts 5, 6 & 7

LESSON 4: A Surprising Vision
The church is for everyone – even those you’d least expect. 
Scripture: Acts 10 & 11

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PRESCHOOL THEMES

Memory Verse: “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” -John 13:35

Main Idea: How the Church Began

Bible Story: The Church Kicks Off!

 

Lesson 1:
Creative Teaching Method: Storytelling with Props
This Week’s Focus: Jesus started the Church.

Lesson 2:
Creative Teaching Method: Storytelling with Pictures
This Week’s Focus: People in the Church take care of one another.
 
Lesson 3:
Creative Teaching Method: Storytelling with Interactive Roleplay
This Week’s Focus: Even during hard times, God’s Church can do great things.  

Lesson 4:
Creative Teaching Method: Storytelling with Questions Only
This Week’s Focus: The church is for everyone.