Sunday School for Youth
As we strive to support the social distancing efforts resulting from the Coronavirus, for the time being we are offering Sunday school electronically, rather than in person.
Online Sunday School Lessons
Click on the Following Links:
Sunday School Music
Earlier this year, when we were meeting for Sunday school in person, the Rev. Robert Masenheimer (Pastor Bob) our Minister of Music, led the youth in music at the beginning of Sunday school. Now that we are unable to meet in person, he has recorded the following songs for your use at home. We hope that youth (and adults) will enjoy this music in their homes. The first link is for the video of Pastor Bob playing and the second link is a pdf document with the lyrics.
Music for Sunday School 1 and Lyrics for Sunday School Songs 1
Music for Sunday School 2 and Lyrics for Sunday School Songs 2
Music for Sunday School 3 and Lyrics for Sunday School Songs 3
Music for Sunday School 4 and Lyrics for Sunday School Songs 4
Music for Sunday School 5 and Lyrics for Sunday School Songs 5
Have your child join us on Sunday at 9:30am for an interactive Children's Sermon through Zoom. Click on this Zoom Worship link for log in details.
Sermons4Kids and Ministry to Children
Over the summer we will continue to offer Sunday school lessons through Sermons4Kids and Ministry to Children. Each week there will be a Children's Sermon of the Week lesson that is built around the seasons of the church and based upon the church lectionary calendar. These children's sermons will include an object lesson and children's activities like Bible coloring pages, games, and crafts.
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 17, 2021 - Second Sunday after Epiphany
Theme - Answering God's Call
Scripture - 1 Samuel 3:1-20 & John 1:43-51
Ministry to Children - Called by God
Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Called by God
Sermon of the Week - God Calls Samuel
Group Activities - When God Calls Your Name
Bulletin - God Calls Samuel
Multiple Choice - The Call of Samuel
Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion
Lessons from Previous Sundays ~ 2021
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 10, 2021 - The Baptism of Christ
Theme - Baptism is a Symbol of New Life in Christ
Scripture - Mark 1:4-11
Ministry to Children - Mark 1:4-11, Acts 19:1-7: New Life in Baptism
Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - New Life Through Baptism (Mark 1:4-11)
Sermon of the Week - New Life in Jesus
Group Activities - A New Life in Jesus
Coloring Page - Baptism of Jesus
Bulletin -The Lord's Baptism
Multiple Choice - The Baptism of Jesus
Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 3, 2021 - Second Sunday after Christmas/Epiphany
Theme - In Jesus, we receive the right to become children of God.
Scripture - John 1:1-18 (Gospel reading for the Second Sunday after Christmas)
Ministry to Children - Matthew 2:1-12 (Gospel reading for Epiphany): Follow God's Direction!
Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Epiphany
Sermon of the Week - Is Christmas Really Over?
Group Activities - Is Christmas Over?
Bulletin - Is Christmas Really Over?
Fill in the Blanks - Is Christmas Over?
Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion
Lessons from Previous Sundays ~ 2020
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, December 27, 2020 - First Sunday after Christmas
Theme - We keep our promises.
Scripture - Luke 2:22-40
Ministry to Children - God Won't Disappoint
Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Waiting on What Matters
Sermon of the Week - Simeon Blesses Jesus
Group Activities - A Promise is a Promise
Bulletin - Jesus Presented in the Temple
Coloring Page - Simeon and Anna
Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, December 20, 2020 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
Theme - There is salvation in the name of Jesus.
Scripture - Luke 1:26-38
Ministry to Children - Mary Believes God's Promise
Ministry to Children: Craft Ideas - Christmas Angelic Trio
Sermon of the Week - Call His Name Jesus
Group Activities - You Shall Call His Name Jesus
Bulletin - Call His Name Jesus
Coloring Page - An Angel Appears to Mary
Coloring Page - Call Him Jesus
Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, December 13, 2020 - Third Sunday of Advent
Theme - Jesus is the one true light. We are his witnesses.
Scripture - John 1:6-8, 19-28
Ministry to Children - Light the Way
Ministry to Children: Craft Ideas - Jesus is the Light of the World
Sermon of the Week - The Light of the World
Group Activities - Light of the World
Bulletin - The Light of the World
Coloring Page #1 - Light of the World
Coloring Page #2 - Light of the World
Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, December 6, 2020 - Second Sunday of Advent
Theme - John the Baptist Prepares the Way for Jesus
Scripture - Mark 1:1-8
Ministry to Children - Prepare the Way With John the Baptist
Ministry to Children: Craft Ideas - John the Baptist Prepares the Way
Sermon of the Week - A Messenger Sent From God
Group Activities - Messenger Sent From God
Bulletin - A Messenger Sent From God
Multiple Choice - Messenger Sent From God
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, November 29, 2020 - First Sunday of Advent
Theme - Jesus is Coming!
Scripture - Mark 13:24-37
Ministry to Children - Jesus is Coming!
Ministry to Children: Craft Ideas - Jesus is Coming!
Sermon of the Week - The Waiting Place
The Waiting Place - Group Activities
The Waiting Place - Bulletin
Advent Calendar (Nativity) - Coloring Page
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, November 22, 2020 - 25th Sunday after Pentecost
Theme - Sharing God's Blessings With Others
Scripture - Matthew 25:31-46
Ministry to Children: Serve Others, Serve Christ
Ministry to Children: Serving Others Craft Ideas
Sermon of the Week - Thanks Living
Thanks Living - Group Activities
Unto the Least of These - Bulletin
Be a Friend to the Sick - Coloring Page
The Least of These - Decoder
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, November 15, 2020 - 24th Sunday after Pentecost
Theme - We use our talents to honor God.
Scripture - Matthew 25:14-30
Ministry to Children: Parable of the Talents
Ministry to Children: Parable of the Talents Craft Ideas
Sermon of the Week - Parable of the Talents
Parable of the Talents - Bulletin
Parable of the Talents - Decoder
Parable of the Talents - Jumble
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, November 8, 2020 - 23rd Sunday after Pentecost
Theme - Be Prepared to Meet Jesus
Scripture - Matthew 25:1-13
Ministry to Children: Be Ready for Jesus!
Ministry to Children: Waiting for Jesus Bible Crafts
Sermon of the Week - Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids
Parable of the Bridesmaids - Bulletin
Be Prepared - Group Activities
The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids - Coloring Page
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, November 1, 2020 - 22nd Sunday after Pentecost
Theme - Do What You Tell Others To Do
Scripture - Matthew 23:1-12
Ministry to Children: Pride Causes a Fall from Matthew 23
Sermon of the Week - Practice What You Preach
Jesus Talks About the Pharisees - Bulletin
Practice What You Preach - Group Activities
I Want to do What's Right - Coloring Page
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, October 25, 2020 - Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
Theme - Love God and Others
Scripture - Matthew 22:34-46
Ministry to Children: The Greatest Commandment
Sermon of the Week - Love God and Others
The Greatest Commandment - Bulletin
Loving God, Loving Each Other - Group Activities
Love God and Others - Heart Handout
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, September 27, 2020 - Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Theme - Faithfulness in our service to God and to others.
Scripture - Matthew 21:28-32
Graythwaite: Parable of the Two Sons
Sermon of the Week - Yes or No? Parable of Two Sons
Parable of the Two Sons - Bulletin
Yes or No Group - Group Activities
Parable of Two Sons - Spiral
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, September 20, 2020 - Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Theme - The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
Scripture - Matthew 20:1-16
Ministry to Children: Mercy and Forgiveness
Sermon of the Week - Is God Fair?
Workers in the Vineyard - Bulletin
Parable of the Vineyard Workers - Group Activities
Parable of the Vineyard Workers - Maze
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, September 13, 2020 - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Theme - God's forgiveness and our forgiving others.
Scripture - Matthew 18:21-35
Ministry to Children: Mercy and Forgiveness
Sermon of the Week - Over and Over Again
Keep on Forgiving - Bulletin
Over and Over Again - Group Activities
Keep on Forgiving - Word Match
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, September 6, 2020 - Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Theme - Living in Harmony
Scripture - Matthew 18:15, Romans 13:10
Ministry to Children: Conflict Resolution (Matthew 18:15-20)
Sermon of the Week - Building Bridges
Building Bridges - Bulletin
Building Bridges - Group Activities
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, August 30, 2020 - Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Theme - The Whistle
Scripture - Matthew 16:21-28
Ministry to Children: A Sacrifice Worth the Cost
Sermon of the Week - The Whistle
The Whistle - Bulletin: Word Search, Crossword Puzzle, Color Page, Connect the Dots
Following Jesus - Fill in the Blank
The Whistle - Group Activities
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, August 23, 2020 - Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Theme - The disciples go "back to school" with Jesus.
Scripture - Matthew 16:13-20
BlackSmith Films - LEGO-Bible Story Matthew 16
Sermon of the Week - Back to School
Peter's Confession of Christ - Bulletin: Word Search, Crossword Puzzle, Coloring Page, Decoder Puzzle
I Can Tell My Friends About Jesus - Coloring Page
Peter's Confession of Christ - Fill in the Blank
Peter's Confession of Christ - Group Activities
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, August 16, 2020 - Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Theme - When facing life's trials, don't give up. Have faith in God!
Scripture - Matthew 15:21-28
Ministry to Children - Persistence and the faith of a Canaanite women
Sermon of the Week - Never Give Up.
Never Give Up - Bulletin: Word Search, Crossword Puzzle, Coloring Page, Multiple Choice
Power to Heal - Coloring Page
Never Give Up - Fill in the Blank
Never Give Up - Group Activities
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, August 9, 2020 - Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Theme - Jesus walks on water.
Scripture - Matthew 14:22-33
Sharefaithkids.com - Jesus Walks on Water - Matthew 14 Bible Story for Kids
Sermon of the Week - When you need a helping hand.
Feeding the Five Thousand - Bulletin: Word Search, Crossword Puzzle, Coloring Page, Decoder
Jesus Feeds the Multitude - Coloring Page
Feeding the Five Thousand - Group Activities: Jesus Walks on the Water
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, August 2, 2020 - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Theme - Little becomes much in Jesus' hands.
Scripture - Matthew 14:13-21
Reina Kiddies - Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand Bible Story
Sermon of the Week - A Feast for All
Feeding the Five Thousand - Bulletin: Word Search, Crossword Puzzle, Coloring Page, Multiple Choice
Jesus Feeds the Multitude - Maze
Feeding the Five Thousand - Group Activities
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, July 26, 2020 - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Theme - We Find Our Treasure at the Cross
Scripture - Matthew 13:44
Children's Bible Talk - The Parable of the Hidden Treasure
Sermon of the Week - X Marks the Spot
Parable of the Hidden Treasure - Bulletin: Word Search, Crossword Puzzle, Coloring Page, Maze
X Marks the Spot - Group Activities
Treasure in the Field - Dot to Dot
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, July 19, 2020 - Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Theme - Let God Decide
Scripture - Matthew 13:24-30
Ministry to Children: Seeds and Weeds
Children's Sunday School Lesson - The Parable of the Wheat and Tares: includes Lesson &
Activities, Activity Sheets, Coloring Page
The Parable of the Wheat and Tares - Craft Ideas
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, July 12, 2020 - 6th Sunday after Pentecost
Theme - Having hearts receptive to God's teaching.
Scripture - Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Kidz Church: The Parable of the Sower - Trinity Cheltenham Video
Sermon of the Week - The Parable of the Sower
The Parable of the Sower - Bulletin: includes Word Search, Crossword, Coloring Page, Multiple
Choice
The Parable of the Sower - Group Activities
The Parable of the Sower - Word Match
The Parable of the Sower - Jumble
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, July 5, 2020 - 5th Sunday after Pentecost
Theme - God helps us when our burdens are heavy.
Scripture - Matthew 11:28-30
Sermon of the Week - Come to Me
Come to Me Bulletin - Includes a Crossword Puzzle, Wordsearch, Coloring Page and
Decoder Puzzle
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, June 28, 2020 - 4th Sunday after Pentecost
Theme - Trusting God.
Scripture - Genesis 22:1-18
Abraham Tested - A KidsHubTV Video
Sermon of the Week - Abraham & Isaac
Abraham & Isaac - Coloring Page
Abraham is Tested - Crossword Puzzle
Abraham is Tested - Word Search
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, June 21, 2020 - 3rd Sunday after Pentecost
Theme - We are precious in God's sight.
Scripture - Genesis 21:8-21 & Matthew 10:31
God Cares for Ishmael - Sermons4Kids Video
Sparrow Art - Coloring Page
He Cares for You! - ABC Dot-to-Dot
Precious in His Sight - Activity Bulletin
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 2nd Sunday after Pentecost
Theme - God keeps His promises.
Scripture - Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7
Isaac, Story of Birth - A Fred Babiczuk Video
Abraham and Isaac - Coloring Page
God Kept His Promise Book - Booklet to color and assemble
Family Sunday School
Presented by Sparkhouse, Family Sunday School is a 8-week (April 19 - June 7) lesson series for families. Each episode presents a lesson based on Lectionary readings that families can watch together. The Bible story, illustrations, and other content are based on Spark: Activate Faith Lectionary Sunday School lessons. All lesson materials are free to reproduce.
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, June 7, 2020 - Trinity Sunday: 1st Sunday after Pentecost
Lesson and Activities for Sunday, June 7, 2020 - Lesson #8: Trinity Sunday - Creation
Activity #1 - Creation Story
Activity #2 - Creation Activity
Activity #3 - Creation Coloring Pages
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, May 31, 2020 - Pentecost Sunday
Lesson and Activities for Sunday, May 31, 2020 - Lesson #7: Day of Pentecost - The Holy Spirit
Activity #1 - The Holy Spirit Story
Activity #2 - The Holy Spirit Activity
Activity #3 - The Holy Spirit Coloring Pages
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, May 24, 2020 - 7th Sunday of Easter
Lesson and Activities for Sunday, May 24, 2020 - Lesson #6: The Ascension
Activity #1 - The Ascension Story
Activity #2 - The Ascension Actitvity
Activity #3 - The Ascension Coloring Pages
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, May 17, 2020 - 6th Sunday of Easter
Lesson and Activities for Sunday, May 17, 2020 - Lesson #5: The Promise of the Holy Spirit
Activity #1 - The Promise of the Holy Spirit Story
Activity #2 - The Promise of the Holy Spirit Actitvity
Activity #3 - The Promise of the Holy Spirit Coloring Pages
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, May 10, 2020 - 5th Sunday of Easter
Lesson and Activities for Sunday, May 10, 2020 - Lesson #4: God's House
Activity #1 - God's House Story
Activity #2 - God's House Actitvity
Activity #3 - God's House Coloring Pages
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, May 3, 2020 - 4th Sunday of Easter
Lesson and Activities for Sunday, May 3, 2020 - Lesson #3: Early Believers
Activity #1 - Early Believers Story
Activity #2 - Early Believers Activity
Activity #3 - Early Believers Coloring Pages
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 26, 2020 - 3rd Sunday of Easter
Lesson and Activities for Sunday, April 26, 2020 - Lesson #2: The Road to Emmaus
Activity #1 - The Road to Emmaus Story
Activity #2 - The Road to Emmaus Activity Page
Activity #3 - The Road to Emmaus Coloring Pages
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 19, 2020 - 2nd Sunday of Easter
A Mine Craft Telling of Jesus Appearing to Thomas - Created by Steven
(You may need to turn up the brightness of your screen to view the video well).
Lesson and Activities for Sunday, April 19, 2020 - Lesson #1: Doubting Thomas
Activity #1 - Doubting Thomas Story
Activity #2 - Doubting Thomas Activity Page
Activity #3 - Doubting Thomas Coloring Pages
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 12, 2020 - Easter
Activities for Sunday, April 12, 2020 - Easter
The Easter Story #1 - Read by Lily & Ava
The Easter Story #2 - Read by Laurie, Lily, & Ava
Easter Crafts and Coloring Pages
Powerful Kids' Songs for Easter
Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 5, 2020 - Palm Sunday
Activities for Sunday, April 5, 2020 - Palm Sunday
Lesson for Sunday, April 5, 2020 - Last Supper Reading
Palm Sunday Activity Sheet - April 5 Additional link for Palm Sunday children's activity.
Our Normal Sunday School Program
September 1 through May 31
We have three Sunday school classes based on grade. These classes take place on the first floor of the building on Sundays at 9:00AM.
Youth Class 1 = Nursery, Preschool, and Kindergarten
Youth Class 2 = Elemenary (grades 1-6)
Youth Class 3 = Middle School, Jr. High, and High School (grades 7-12)
For the above Youth Class 1 and Youth Class 2 we are using the Whirl curriculum in the 2014-2015 school year. You can view a video sample of the weekly cartoon by clicking on these links: Whirl - Everyone Is Welcome; Whirl - Advent; Whirl - Manners
For an overview of the curriculum, you can click on this link: Whirl Curriculum Overview
For the older youth, the 2016-2017 school year Sunday morning curriculum is called Re:Form. This curriculum will include a weekly video, and instead of having a "workbook," the teens will be using an "anti-workbook." You can view a video sample of the weekly animation by clicking on this Re:Form Sample Video link.
For the older youth, the 2015-2016 school year Sunday morning curriculum is called Bible-In-Life: The Rock.
WORSHIP TIMES
(Regular Schedule: Sept 1 - May 31)
Sunday School at 9:00AM
Sunday Adult Studies at 9:00AM
Sunday Worship at 10:30AM
(Summer Schedule: June 1 - Aug 31)
Summer Sunday Worship 9:30AM
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