Back To school
Back To school
Main Idea
Teach kids how to glorify God in the classroom.
Memory Verse
"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." Philippians 1:21 (NIV)
Date
Big Idea
Main Passage
Suggested Worship Songs
August 4
If we believe in Jesus, we can go to Heaven!
Luke 23:39-43.
The thief on the cross.
This Little Light of Mine
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
Ever Be
August 14
If we want to live for Christ, we need to dwell in things that are good and holy and of the Sprit.
Phillippians 4:8.
Concentrate on good
things
Ever Be
Jesus Loves Me
I've Got the Joy
August 21
God wants us to discover our gifts and use them so we can play our part in the body of Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:12-31.
The body of Christ.
Monumental God
The Little Light of Mine
Ever Be
August 21
We can influence the people around us if we live by the Fruit of the Spirit.
Galatians 5:13-26.
The Fruits of the Spirit.
I've Got the Joy
Mounumental God
Ever Be
Journey to mars
Journey to mars
Main Idea
Boldly Go Where Jesus Leads
Memory Verse
"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path."Psalm 119:105 (NIV)
Date
Big Idea
Main Passage
Suggested Worship Songs
September 4
God wants us to follow him.
Genesis 12:1-9
God Calls Abram
This Little Light Of Mine
I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
Father Abraham
September 11
God wants us to be honest.
Genesis 20
Abraham and Abimelek
You Make Me Brave
Ever Be
Father Abraham
September 18
Nothing is impossible with God.
Genesis 18:1-15,21:1-7
The Birth of Isaac
This Little Light Of Mine
Father Abraham
Raise A Hallelujah
September 25
Sometimes following God means giving something up so we can grow closer to him.
Genesis 22:1-19
Abraham is Tested
Father Abraham
You Make Me Brave
Raise A Halleujah
October 2
God is preparing an eternal home for us in Heaven.
Hebrews 11:17-1,11:39-40
Faith In Action
Jesus Loves Me
I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
Ever Be
Not Afraid
Not Afraid
Main Idea
Trusting God When Things Are Scary
Memory Verse
"When I am afraid,I put my trust in you." Psalm 56:3 (NIV)
Date
Big Idea
Main Passage
Suggested Worship Songs
October 9
God can give us the courage to face new things.
Exodus 3:1-14, 4:1-17
Moses and the Burning Bush
I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
You Make Me Brave
No Longer Slaves
October 16
Trust God to provide your needs.
Exodus 16:1-23
God Provides Manna
Jesus Loves Me
Raise A Hallelujah
Monumental God
October 23
When we are in pain,God is there.
Mark 4:35-41
Jesus Calms the storm
I Got The Joy Down In My Heart
Raise A Hallelujah
You Make Me Brave
October 30
God is always with you.
1 Kings 19:1-18
The Lord Appears to Elijah
I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
Ever Be
You Make Me Brave
Thankfulness
Thankfulness
Main Idea
Learning To Be Thankful
Memory Verse
"Oh, give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name; make known His deeds among the people!" 1 Chronicles 16:8 (NIV)
Date
Big Idea
Main Passage
Suggested Worship Songs
November 6
Be thankful for God's plans.
Jeremiah 1
God calls Jermiah
I've Got The Joy Down In My Heart
Raise A Hallelujah
Goodness Of God
November 13
Be thankful for Jesus.
Luke 7:36-50
A women anoints Jesus' feet.
Jesus Loves Me
Ever Be Goodness Of God
November 20
Thank God for his blessings.
Psalm 138
I've God The Joy Down In My Heart
Goodness Of God
Raise A Hallelujah
November 27
We can thank God by giving back.
Luke 19:1-10
The Story of Zacchaeus
I've Got The Joy Down In My Heart
Ever Be
Goodness Of God
Journey To Bethlehem
Journey To Bethlehem
Main Idea
The Journeys Of The First Christmas
Memory Verse
"But the angel said to them,'Do not be afraid.I bring you good news that will cause grate joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you;he is the Messiah,the Lord.'"Luke 2:10-11 (NIV)
Date
Big Idea
Main Passage
Suggested Worship Songs
December 4
We need to put our faith in God,even when it doesn't seem to make sense.
Mathew 1:18-25
An angel visits Joseph
Joy To The World
Jingle Bells
See A Victory
December 11
We need to remember the reason
for Christmas.
Mathew 2:1-12
The Magi visit Jesus
Silent Night
Joy To The World
See A Victory
Decemeber 18
Jesus came for everyone
Luke 2:1-20
The Shepherds Visit Baby Jesus.
Silent Night
Joy To The World
See A Victory
December 25
Jesus is the greatest Christmas present you can receive.
Luke 2:22-38
Jesus is presented at the temple.
Silent Night
Hark The Herald Angels Sing
Jingle Bells
EMOTIONS
EMOTIONS
Main Idea
Bible Lessons Based on the Feelings We All Have!
Memory Verse
Love the Loard your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. "Deuteronomy 6:5"
Date
Big Idea
Main Passage
Suggested Worship Songs
January 1
We need to be slow to get angry.
James 1:19-27
Listening And Doing
Who You Say I Am
House Of The Loard
Ever Be
January 8
God can comfort us when
we are afraid.
Mark 4:35-41
Jesus Calms The Storm
No Longer Slaves
You Make Me Brave
Who You Say I Am
January 15
God wants us to leave everyone.
Luke 17.11-19
Jesus Heals Ten Lepers
I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
House Of The Lord
Ever Be
January 22
God can comfort us when we are sad.
Luke 11:17-44
Jesus Raises Lazarus
From The Dead
No Longer Slaves
Who You Say I Am
Ever Be
January 29
Jesus can turn our sadness
and hard times into joy.
Luke 19:1-9
Zacchaeus meets Jesus
and finds JOY.
No Longer Slaves
House Of The Lord
Who You Say I Am
Candy Hearts
Candy Hearts
Main Idea
Teach kids what the Bible says about loving others.
Memory Verse
"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1:5
Date
Big Idea
Main Passage
Suggested Worship Songs
February 5
We cannot overcome evil with evil,but we can overcome evil with good.
Proverbs 24:1-22
Luke 19:1-10
Goodness Of God
Jesus Loves Me
Raise A Hallelujah
Febuary 12
We need to love our families, even when they make us crazy.
Genesis 37:17B-36
Genesis 45:1-15
Jesus Loves Me
House Of The Lord
Who You Say I Am
February 19
If we are truly followers of Christ, we will go out and serve the needy in His name.
Matthew 25:31-46
Goodness Of God
No Longer Slaves
Jesus Loves Me
February 26
We can sahare Juesu with others by telling them who Jesus is, what he did, and how he has changed our life.
Acts 2:17-39
Jesus Loves Me
Who You Say I Am
See A Victory
God Colors
God Colors
Main Idea
Kids will learn that God made them, loves them, and can be their Savior.
Memory Verse
"But here is how God has shown his love for us. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8 (NIrV)
Date
Big Idea
Main Passage
Suggested Worship Songs
March 5
God made everything good, but our sin marred his Creation.
Genesis 1 and Genesis 3:1-6
Creation and the fall
Graves Into Gardens
No Longer Slaves
See A Victory
March 12
There are consequences for sin, but God can forgive.
Genesis 6:9-22
Noah and the Ark
Raise A Halleujah
Graves Into Gardens
No Longer Slaves
March 19
God saves us from sin.
Exodus 14:21-30
Parting of the Red Sea
No Longer Slaves
See A Victory
Graves Into Gardens
March 26
God sent jesus to save us from sin.
Mathew 2:1-12
The Wise Men Visit Jesus
Graves Into Gardens
House Of The Lord
Goodness Of God
April 2
We can trust God because he is powerful.
Mathew 8:23-27
Jesus Calms the Storm
You Make Me Brave
I Raise A Hallelujah
Graves Into Gardens
April 9
Jesus is the King of Kings!
Mathew 27:27-31,Mark 16:9-16;
Jesus is Crucified and
Rises on the Third Day
Raise A Hallelujah
See A Victory
Graves Into Gardens
Angry Words
Angry Words
Main Idea
Teach Kids What the Bible Says About Using Our Words
Memory Verse
"...Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." James 1:19(NIV)
Date
Big Idea
Main Passage
Suggested Worship Songs
April 16
God can help us to watch what we say and do.
James 1:19-27
Taming The Tongue
Ever Be
I Raise A Hallelujah
There's Nothing Our God Can't Do
April 23
God wants us to focus on his words from the Bible.
1 Samuel 17:40-50
David Defeats Goliath
There's Nothing Our God Can't Do
Ever Be
You Make Me Brave
April 30
God wants us to use our words to share his love with others.
Jonah 3
Jonah Goes To Ninevesh
No Longer Slaves
There's Nothing Our God Can't Do
Ever Be
Noah
Noah
Main Idea
Trust God Like Noah Did
Memory Verse
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
Date
Big Idea
Main Passage
Suggested Worship Songs
May 7
No matther what other people think, we need to be obedient to God.
Genesis 6:5-22
God tells Noah to build an ark
Goodness Of God
You Make Me Brave
Whom Shall I Fear
May 14
We all have sin that needs to be washed out of our lives.
Genesis 7
The Flood
Whom Shall I Fear
Goodness Of God
No Longer Slaves
May 21
God wants us to learn patience so we can wait for his best.
Genesis 8:1-14
Waiting for the flood
to recede
Goodness Of God
Ever Be
There's Nothing Our God Can't Do
May 28
God promised to make a way to save the whole world from sin.
Genesis 9:8-17
God puts a rainbow
in the sky
No Longer Slaves
Goodness of God
Huse Of The Lord
Curious
Curious
Main Idea
Answering Common Questions About Jesus
Memory Verse
"May you have power with all God's people to understand Christ'slove.May you know how wide and long and high and deep it is." Ephesians 3:18 (NIrV)
Date
Big Idea
Main Passage
Suggested Wrship Songs
June 4
Jesus is the Son of God and our Savior.
Matthew 16:13-23
Peter's Confession
Jireh
Whom Shall I Fear
Goodness Of God
June 11
Jesus knows what it's like to be human!
Mathew 4:1-1,
The Temptation,
Matthew 26:36-46,
Gethsemane,
Hebrews 4:14-15,
Without Sin
There's Nothing Our God Can't Do
You Make Me Brave
Jireh
June 18
Jesus is not dead;He is alive!
Matthew 28:1-14
The Resurrection and
The Guards Report
Graves Into Gardens
Jireh
House Of The Lord
June 25
Jesus wants to give us the Holy Spirit and eternal life.
John 14:1-4,
Jesus Prepares a Place
John 14:26-27,
The Holy Spirit
Jireh
Goodness OF God
House Of The Lord
DIVE IN
DIVE IN
Main Idea
How to Study God's Word
Memory Verse
"Your word is like a lamp that shows me the way. It is like a light that guides me." Psalm 119:105 (NIRV)
Date
Big Idea
Main Passage
Suggested Worship Songs
July 2
The Bible has answers for any
questions they face in life.
2 Timothy 3:14-17
Scripture Equips Us For
Every Good Work
Jireh
You Never Let Go
Ever Be
July 9
When you start reading the Bible, read with someone who can help you answer your questions.
Acts 8:26-39
Phillip and the Ethiopian
Who You Say I Am
Ever Be
You Never Let Go
july 16
Memory verses can help us when
we need help.
Matthew 4:1-11
The Temptation of Jesus
Ever Be
You Never Let Go
You Make Me Brave
july 23
We need to reas the Bible every day.
Acts 2:42-47
The Fellowship of the Believers
Ever Be
Who You Say I Am
King Of My Heart
July 30
Share what you've learned in the Bible with someone.
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Hear O Israel
Ever Be
You Never Let Go
King Of My Heart