October 2026 - Kickoff

The Beginning of the Church

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.