September 2026 - Misfits

Daniel and his friends were thrust into a new and unfamiliar culture - left to decide if they would fit into their new surroundings, or remain faithful to God. These men were in Babylon, but they were not of Babylon. In John’s Gospel, Jesus prayed that his followers would be in the world, but not of it. Like Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego, Jesus’ followers are misfits in a foreign land.

Elementary

Memory Verse:
"Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear."  -1 Peter 1:17

Lesson 1: Faithful in a Foreign Land
Instead of following the crowd, Daniel and his friends remained faithful to God. 
Daniel 1, John 17, 1 Peter 2:11-12

Lesson 2: Through the Flames
Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego were willing to face death
Daniel 3, John 17, Hebrews 10:23

Lesson 3: The Writing on the Wall
Daniel boldly spoke God’s truth to King Belshazzar 
Daniel 5, John 17, Acts 4:29-31

Lesson 4: The Den of Lions
Daniel prayed faithfully and was saved by God.
Daniel 6, John 17, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

PRESCHOOL THEMES
Series Focus: I can trust God!

Weekly Themes
LESSON 1: Daniel and his friends trusted God with their bodies.
LESSON 2: Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego trusted God with their lives. 
LESSON 3: Daniel’s trust in God made him bold.
LESSON 4: Daniel trusted God with his prayers.