Sunday School for Youth

     Sunday school takes place every Sunday morning from 9:00am to 9:45am.  We have classes for all ages - from PreK to Grade 12.  

     Currently we are on summer break.  Classes will resume on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 9:00am.  Please join us then.  All are welcome!

     We also offer online Sunday school lessons and music throughout the year.  Sunday school lessons for the youth are updated weekly.  

 

Online Sunday School Lessons

Click on the Following Links:

 

Sunday School Music

    When we meet in person the Rev. Robert Masenheimer (Pastor Bob) our Minister of Music, leads the youth in music at the beginning of Sunday school (currently we are on summer break).  When we were unable to meet in person (during COVID), Pastor Bob 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

 

Sermons4Kids, Ministry to Children, and others...

    We continue to offer Sunday school lessons through Sermons4Kids, Ministry to Children, and other children's resources.  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 from Previous Sundays

 

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 23, 2023 - Third Sunday of Easter

     Ministry to Children - On the Road to Emmaus with Jesus

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 23, 2023 - Third Sunday of Easter

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - The Road to Emmaus from Luke 24

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Jesus reveals himself to his followers.

     Scripture - Luke 24:30-31 (International Children's Bible)

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 16, 2023 - Second Sunday of Easter

     ShareFaithKids.com - Doubting Thomas Animated Bible Story for Kids

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 16, 2023 - Second Sunday of Easter

     Little Church-LakewoodGrace Kids: Doubting Thomas Believe Craft Video

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Jesus has risen.  Believe it or not!

     Scripture - John 20:19-31 (International Children's Bible)

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 9, 2023 - Easter Sunday

     Ministry to Children - Easter Contrasts John 20:1-18 Bible Teaching on Jesus' Resurrection

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 9, 2023 - Easter Sunday

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Easter Hope Sunday School Crafts on Jesus Resurrection

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - The Resurrection of Christ

     Scripture - Matthew 28:1-10 (International Children's Bible)

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, March 12, 2023 - 3rd Sunday in Lent

     Ministry to Children - John 4:5-42  Living Water

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, March 12, 2023 - 3rd Sunday in Lent

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - John 4: Living Water and the Woman at the Well

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Jesus Satisfies Our Thirst

     Scripture - John 4:5-34 (International Children's Bible)

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, March 5, 2023 - 2nd Sunday in Lent

     Share Faith Kids - John 3:16 - Born Again Animated Bible Story for Kids (ShareFaithKids.com) 

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - A New Life in Christ Jesus

     Scripture - John 3:1-17 (International Children's Bible)

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, February 26, 2023 - 1st Sunday in Lent

     Ministry to Children - Romans 5:12-21: Jesus Paid it All - Adam's Sin vs. God's Grace

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, February 26, 2023 - 1st Sunday in Lent

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Jesus Pays it All: Romans 5:12-21

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Resisting Satan's Temptation

     Scripture - Matthew 4:1-11; 2 Timothy 3:16

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, February 19, 2023 - Transfiguration Sunday

     Ministry to Children - God's Mountains  Exodus 24:12-18

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, February 19, 2023 - Transfiguration Sunday

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Moses on Mt. Sinai in Exodus 24

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Jesus' Face Shows the Glory of God

     Scripture - Matthew 17:1-9

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, February 12, 2023 - 6th Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children - Choose Life!  Deuteronomy 30:15-20  Super Bowl Object Lesson

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, February 12, 2023 - 6th Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Choose Life!  Deuteronomy 30:15-20  Super Bowl Object Lesson

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Forgiving and Forgiven

     Scripture - Matthew 5:21-37

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, February 5, 2023 - 5th Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children - Salt and Light  Matthew 5:13-20

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, February 5, 2023 - 5th Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Salt and Light  Matthew 5:13-20

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Letting Your Light Shine

     Scripture - Matthew 5:13-16

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 22, 2023 - 3rd Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children - Matthew 4:12-23: Becoming Disciples / Fishers of Men

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 22, 2023 - 3rd Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Matthew 4:12-23: Becoming Disciples / Fishers of Men

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Telling others about Jesus.

     Scripture - Matthew 4:18-23

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 15, 2023 - 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children - Look to Jesus  John 1:29-42

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 15, 2023 - 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Jesus is the Lamb of God  John1:29-42

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Sharing the Good News with others

     Scripture - John 1:29-42

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 8, 2023 - 1st Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children - All are Invited!  Acts 10:34-43

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 8, 2023 - 1st Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - All are Invited!  Acts 10

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - The Baptism of the Lord

     Scripture - Matthew 3:13-17

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 1, 2023 - 1st Sunday after Christmas

     Ministry to Children - Baby Jesus Escapes to Egypt from King Herod: Matthew 2:13-23

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 1, 2023 - 1st Sunday after Christmas

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Baby Jesus Escapes to Egypt from King Herod: Matthew 2:13-23

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - God's Protection

     Scripture - Matthew 2:12-23

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, December 18, 2022 - 4th Sunday of Advent

     Little Church-Lakewood Grace Kids - An Angel Visits Joseph: Matthew 1:18-25

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, December 18, 2022 - 4th Sunday of Advent

     Little Church-Lakewood Grace Kids Craft Project - Cupcake Liner Shepherds and Angel Craft video

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - We Accept Jesus as God's Son

     Scripture - Matthew 1:18-25

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, November 27, 2022 - 1st Sunday of Advent

     Ministry to Children - Anticipate Jesus' Coming/Advent

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, November 27, 2022 - 1st Sunday of Advent

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Anticipate Jesus' Return

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Being prepared for Christ's coming.

     Scripture - Matthew 24:36-44

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, November 20, 2022 - 24th Sunday after Pentecost

     Kids Enjoying Jesus - 10 Thanksgiving Game Ideas for Kids

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Jesus Christ is King.

     Scripture - Luke 23:33-43

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, November 13, 2022 - 23rd Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children - Hope for the Future: Isaiah 65

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, November 13, 2022 - 23rd Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Hope for the Future (and Reversible Puppets!): Isaiah 65

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - God wants us to work hard. 

     Scripture - 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, November 6, 2022 - 22nd Sunday after Pentecost

     Kids Enjoying Jesus - The Gospel Pumpkin 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Heaven will be amazing. 

     Scripture - Luke 20:27-40

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, October 30, 2022 - 21st Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children - Zacchaeus Transformed

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, October 30, 2022 - 21st Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Zacchaeus Transformed 

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Jesus knows my name. 

     Scripture - Luke 19:1-10

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, October 23, 2022 - 20th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children - Humble Prayer of the Tax Collector  and Pharisee's Pride

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, October 23, 2022 - 20th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Parable of Prayers Luke 18:9-14

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - We need God

     Scripture - Luke 18:9-14

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, October 2, 2022 - 17th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children - Mustard Seed Faith

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, October 2, 2022 - 17th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Mustard Seed Faith

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Faith in God

     Scripture - Luke 17:5-10

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, September 25, 2022 - 16th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children - Realizing Rich Riches  1 Timothy 6:6-19

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, September 25, 2022 - 16th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Contentment Can't Come from Cash!  1 Timothy 6 

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Salvation

     Scripture - Luke 16:19-31

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, September 18, 2022 - 15th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children - Prayer Partners (1 Timothy 2)

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Honesty

     Scripture - Luke 16:1-13

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, September 11, 2022 - 14th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children - Cleanse my Heart!  Psalm 51

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, September 11, 2022 - 14th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Cleaning Hearts!  Psalm 51

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Jesus never gives up on a lost sheep. 

     Scripture - Luke 15:1-10

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, September 4, 2022 - 13th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children - Wonderfully Made (Psalm 139) 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, September 4, 2022 - 13th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Wonderfully Made (Psalm 139)

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - The cost of discipleship.

     Scripture - Luke 14:25-33

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, August 14, 2022 - 10th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children - Hall of Faith - Hebrews Chapter 11 & 12

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, August 14, 2022 - 10th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Hall of Faith - Hebrews Chapter 11 & 12

    Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Run with endurance the race that God has set before us.

     Scripture - Hebrews 12:1-2

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, August 7, 2022 - 9th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children - Treasure in Heaven: Luke 12:22-34 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, August 7, 2022 - 9th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Treasure in Heaven: Luke 12:22-34

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, July 31, 2022 - 8th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children - Clothed with Christ 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, July 31, 2022 - 8th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Clothed with Christ

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, July 24, 2022 - 7th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children - The Lord's Prayer

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, July 24, 2022 - 7th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - The Lord's Prayer 

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, July 17, 2022 - 6th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children - Martha and Mary: Luke 10:38-42 for Kids

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, July 10, 2022 - 5th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children - The Parable of the Good Samaritan: Luke 10:25-37 

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, July 10, 2022 - 5th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - The Parable of the Good Samaritan: Luke 10:25-37 

    Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Love Your Neighbor 

     Scripture - Luke 10:25-37

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, July 3, 2022 - 4th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children - Naaman Healed (2 Kings 5:1-14)

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, July 3, 2022 - 4th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Naaman Healed (2 Kings 5:1-14)

    Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Jesus sends workers to bring in the harvest.

     Scripture - Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, June 26, 2022 - 3rd Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children - Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 15:13-25

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, June 26, 2022 - 3rd Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Fruit of the Spirit Activities on Galatians 15:13-25

 

    Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - To find your way in life, hold on to Jesus.

     Scripture - Luke 9:51-62

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, June 19, 2022 - 2nd Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children - Elijah's Earth, Wind, and Fire: 1 Kings 19:1-15

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, June 19, 2022 - 2nd Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Elijah's Earth, Wind, and Fire (God Whispers!): 1 Kings 19:1-15

    Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Jesus performs an extreme makeover. 

     Scripture - Luke 8:26-39

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, June 12, 2022 - Trinity Sunday

     Ministry to Children - What is the Trinity? 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, June 12, 2022 - Trinity Sunday

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - What is the Trinity? (John 16:12-15)

    Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - The Unseen Power

     Scripture - John 16:12-13

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, June 5, 2022 - Pentecost Sunday

     Ministry to Children - Towers and Tongues; From Babel to Pentecost

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, June 5, 2022 - Pentecost Sunday

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - From Babel to Pentecost

    Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - The Day of Pentecost 

     Scripture - Acts 2:1-21

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, May 29, 2022 - Seventh Sunday of Easter

     Ministry to Children - Sing Along with Paul and Silas (Acts 16:16-34)

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, May 29, 2022 - Seventh Sunday of Easter

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Paul and Silas (Acts 16:16-34)

 

    Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - In unity we show God's love to the world

     Scripture - John 17:20-26

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, May 22, 2022 - Sixth Sunday of Easter

     Ministry to Children - Lydia Shares the Gospel (Acts 16:9-15)

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, May 22, 2022 - Sixth Sunday of Easter

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Lydia and Paul (Acts 16:9-15)

    Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Jesus gives us peace of mind and heart 

     Scripture - John 14:23-29

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, May 15, 2022 - Fifth Sunday of Easter

     Ministry to Children - Heavenly Hope: Revelation 21:1-7

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, May 15, 2022 - Fifth Sunday of Easter

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Heavenly Hope: Revelation 21:1-7

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Love one another as Jesus loved you.

     Scripture - John 13:31-35

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, May 8, 2022 - Fourth Sunday of Easter

     Ministry to Children - Serve for God's Glory

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, May 8, 2022 - Fourth Sunday of Easter

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Tabitha Serves and We Can Too!

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Jesus Promises Eternal Life!

     Scripture - John 10:22-30

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, May 1, 2022 - Third Sunday of Easter

     Ministry to Children - Peter's Second Chance: John 21:1-19

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, May 1, 2022 - Third Sunday of Easter

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Second Chances for Peter: John 21

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Following Jesus Brings Great Rewards

     Scripture - John 21:1-19

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 24, 2022 - Second Sunday of Easter

     Ministry to Children - Fear Not!  Find Peace in Christ.

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 24, 2022 - Second Sunday of Easter

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Peace, Not Fear.

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - He is Risen - Believe It!

     Scripture - John 20:19-31

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 17, 2022 - Easter Sunday

     Ministry to Children - Easter Surprises 

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 17, 2022 - Easter Sunday

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - The Hope of Easter

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - The Joy of Easter

     Scripture - Luke 24:1-12

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 10, 2022 - Sixth Sunday in Lent

     Ministry to Children - Last Supper.  Do This in Remembrance of Me.

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 10, 2022 - Sixth Sunday in Lent

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Last Supper for Kids

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Jesus enters Jerusalem as King.

     Scripture - Luke 19:28-40

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 3, 2022 - Fifth Sunday in Lent

     Ministry to Children - Valuable Gifts for Christ.  Jesus is Anointed at Bethany.

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 3, 2022 - Fifth Sunday in Lent

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Jesus Anointed at Bethany.

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Giving Our Best to Jesus

     Scripture - John12:1-8

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, March 27, 2022 - Fourth Sunday in Lent

     Ministry to Children - The Prodigal Son Parable for Kids

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, March 27, 2022 - Fourth Sunday in Lent

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Prodigal Son Parable

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - God's love is unconditional, and His forgiveness is unending.

     Scripture - Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, March 20, 2022 - Third Sunday in Lent

     Ministry to Children - God's Protection

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, March 20, 2022 - Third Sunday in Lent

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - God Comforts and Protects 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Fruit Trees are expected to bear fruit - - so are we. 

     Scripture - Luke 13:1-9

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, March 13, 2022 - Second Sunday in Lent

     Ministry to Children - God's Promise to Abraham

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, March 13, 2022 - Second Sunday in Lent

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - God's Covenant with Abraham

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - God loves and cares for His children.

     Scripture - Luke 13:31-35

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, March 6, 2022 - First Sunday in Lent

     Ministry to Children - Overcoming Temptation 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, March 6, 2022 - First Sunday in Lent

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Stand Firm Against Temptation

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - How do we defeat Satan? By following Jesus' example. 

     Scripture - Luke 4:1-13

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, February 27, 2022 - Transfiguration Sunday

     Ministry to Children - Christ Revealed Through Transfiguration 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, February 27, 2022 - Transfiguration Sunday

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Christ Revealed in Transfiguration 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Meeting Jesus on the mountaintop is not a stopping place, it is a starting point. 

     Scripture - Luke 9:28-36, (37-43a)

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, February 20, 2022 - Seventh Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children - Do Unto Others: The Golden Rule

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, February 20, 2022 - Seventh Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - The Golden Rule: Do Unto Others

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Love one another - even your enemies.

     Scripture - Luke 6:27-38

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, February 13, 2022 - Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children - Well-Watered Trees (Psalm 1, Jeremiah 17:5-10) 

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, February 13, 2022 - Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Well-Watered Trees (Psalm 1, Jeremiah 17:5-10)

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - True happiness is found in Jesus.

     Scripture - Luke 6:17-26

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, February 6, 2022 - Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children - Trust in Jesus!  1 Corinthians 15:1-11

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, February 6, 2022 - Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Jesus is the Most Important!  1 Corinthians 15:1-11

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Jesus calls His disciples to fish for people.

     Scripture - Luke 5:10

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 30, 2022 - Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children - Put Words in my Mouth!

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 30, 2022 - Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Jeremiah Called and Equipped by God

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - If God tells you can do it, you can do it.

     Scripture - Jeremiah 1:4-10 

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 23, 2022 - Third Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children - Your Piece of the Puzzle

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 23, 2022 - Third Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Proclaim Jesus

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Each church member is an important part of the body of Christ.

     Scripture - 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 16, 2022 - Second Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children - Wedding at Cana

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 16, 2022 - Second Sunday after Epiphany

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Wedding at Cana

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Jesus turns water into wine.

     Scripture - John 2:1-11

     Sermon of the Week - Water into Wine

     Bulletin - Jesus Turns Water Into Wine

     Daily Discussion - Water into Wine

     Group Activities - Water into Wine

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 9, 2022 - Epiphany Sunday: The Baptism of Christ

     Ministry to Children - Clean Slate in Christ

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 9, 2022 - Epiphany Sunday: The Baptism of Christ

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Celebrating Baptism and Grace

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Jesus is God's one-and-only, chosen Son.

     Scripture - Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

     Sermon of the Week - Jesus, the One and Only

     Bulletin - Jesus, the One and Only

     Daily Discussion - Jesus, the One and Only

     Group Activities - One and Only Group

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 2, 2022 - 2nd Sunday after Christmas

     Saddleback Kids - The Story of Christmas

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - In Jesus, we receive the right to become children of God

     Scripture - John 1:1-18

     Sermon of the Week - Is Christmas Really Over?

     Bulletin - Is Christmas Really Over?

     Daily Discussion - Is Christmas Really Over?

     Group Activities - Is Christmas Over?

 

Lessons from Previous Sundays ~ 2021 

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, December 26, 2021 - 1st Sunday after Christmas

     Ministry to Children - Don't Miss Jesus!  Boy Jesus in the Temple.

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, December 26, 2021 - 1st Sunday after Christmas

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Don't Miss Jesus!

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Sometimes we get so busy that we lose Jesus.

     Scripture - Luke 2:41-52

     Sermon of the Week - Losing Jesus

     Bulletin - Boy Jesus in the Temple

     Daily Discussion - Losing Jesus

     Group Activities - Losing Jesus

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, December 19, 2021 - 4th Sunday of Advent

     Ministry to Children - Mary and Elizabeth Praise God

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, December 19, 2021 - 4th Sunday of Advent

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Mary and Elizabeth Praise God

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - The greatest gift of all is the gift of God’s love.

     Scripture - Luke 1:39-45, (46-55)

     Sermon of the Week - The Gift of Love

     Bulletin - The Gift of Love

     Daily Discussion - The Gift of Love

     Group Activities - The Gift of Love

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, December 12, 2021 - 3rd Sunday of Advent

     Ministry to Children - Authentic Inside

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, December 12, 2021 - 3rd Sunday of Advent

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Authentic Christianity

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Joy is found in sharing

     Scripture - Luke 3:7-18

     Sermon of the Week - The Joy of Christmas

     Bulletin - The Joy of Christmas

     Daily Discussion - The Joy of Christmas

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, December 5, 2021 - 2nd Sunday of Advent

     Ministry to Children - Prepare for Jesus!

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, December 5, 2021 - 2nd Sunday of Advent

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Prepare for Jesus!

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Preparing for Christ's Coming

     Scripture - Luke 3:1-6

     Sermon of the Week - Are You Ready for Christmas?

     Bulletin - Are You Ready?

     Coloring Page - Jesus Knocking

     Spiral - Prepare the Way

     Daily Discussion - Are You Ready for Christmas?

     Group Activities - Are You Ready for Christmas?

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, November 28, 2021 - 1st Sunday of Advent

     Ministry to Children - Waiting for Jesus

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, November 28, 2021 - 1st Sunday of Advent

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Waiting for Jesus

    Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - We look forward to Jesus' return.

     Scripture - Luke 21:25-36

     Sermon of the Week - Jesus is Coming Again

     Bulletin - Jesus is Coming Again

     Coloring Page - Manger Advent

     ABC Order - Christ is Coming Again

     Daily Discussion - Jesus is Coming Again

     Group Activities - Jesus is Coming Again

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, November 21, 2021 - 26th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children - Christ is King!

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, November 21, 2021 - 26th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Celebrate Christ the King!

 

    Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Christ is the King

     Scripture - John 18:33-37

     Sermon of the Week - Crown Him King

     Bulletin - Christ the King

     Coloring Page - Christ the King

     Dot to Dot - Crown Him King!

     Daily Discussion - Crown Him King

     Group Activities - Crown Him King

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, November 14, 2021 - 25th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children - Reliable and True

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, November 14, 2021 - 25th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Reliable and True

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Jesus warns us to watch out for false leaders who will deceive us. 

     Scripture - Mark 13:1-8

     Sermon of the Week - Be Careful Who You Follow

     Bulletin - Be Careful Whom You Follow

     Decoder - O Be Careful!

     Daily Discussion - Be Careful Who You Follow

     Group Activities - Be Careful Whom You Follow

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, November 7, 2021 - 24th Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children - Give God Everything!

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Give it all to God! (The Widow's Mite)

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - It isn't the size of the gift that matters.

     Scripture - Mark 12:38-44

     Sermon of the Week - The Widow's Mite

     Bulletin - The Widow's Mite

     Fill in the Blank - The Widow's Mite

     Daily Discussion - The Widow's Mite

     Group Activities - The Widow's Mite

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, October 31, 2021 - 23rd Sunday after Pentecost

     Ministry to Children - The Greatest Commandment

 

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - The Greatest Commandment

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Love is God's greatest commandment.

     Scripture - Mark 12:28-34

     Sermon of the Week - Rules to Live By

     Bulletin - The Greatest Commandment

     Coloring Page - Greatest Commandment

     Multiple Choice - Greatest Commandment

     Daily Discussion - Rules to Live By

     Group Activities - Rules to Live By

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, October 24, 2021 - 22nd Sunday after Pentecost

      Ministry to Children - Blind Bartimaeus Healed

 

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Blind Bartimaeus Healed

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - Let your requests be known to God.

     Scripture - Mark 10:46-52

     Sermon of the Week - Speak up!

     Bulletin - Healing Blind Bartimaeus

     Daily Discussion - Speak Up! 

     Group Activities - Speak Up!

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, October 17, 2021 - 21st Sunday after Pentecost

      Ministry to Children - Pastor Appreciation and Jesus as Our Priest (Hebrews 5:1-10)

 

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Pastor Appreciation Day

 

     Sermons4Kids   

     Theme - We serve others to live like Jesus.

     Scripture - Mark 10:35-45

     Sermon of the Week - We Serve Like Jesus

     Bulletin - To Be Like Jesus 

     Daily Discussion - We Serve Like Jesus 

     Group Activities - To Be Like Jesus

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, October 10, 2021 - 20th Sunday after Pentecost

     Theme - With God, all things are possible. 

     Scripture - Mark 10:17-31

     Ministry to Children - Jesus and the Rich Young Ruler

 

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Jesus and the Rich Ruler

 

     Sermon of the Week - The God of the Impossible

     Bulletin - God of the Impossible

     Alphabet Soup - The Rich Young Man 

     Word Shape - The Rich Young Man 

     Group Activities - God of the Impossible

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, September 26, 2021 - 18th Sunday after Pentecost

     Theme - We are called to be salt in the world 

     Scripture - Mark 9:38-50

     Ministry to Children - Salty Christians

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Salty Christians from Mark 9:38-50

 

     Sermon of the Week - Pass the Salt

     Bulletin - Pass the Salt, Please

     Coloring Page - Salt of the Earth

     Word Shape - Pass the Salt, Please!

     Group Activities - Pass the Salt

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, September 5, 2021 - 15th Sunday after Pentecost

     Theme - Jesus does everything to perfection. 

     Scripture - Mark 7:31-37

     Ministry to Children - Jesus Opens Ears!

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Jesus Heals a Deaf Man

     Sermon of the Week - He Does All Things Well

     Bulletin - He does all things well!

     Fill in the Blanks - He Does All Things Well

     Group Activities - He Does All Things Well

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, August 29, 2021 - 14th Sunday after Pentecost

     Theme - Jesus is concerned about what is in our heart.

     Scripture - Mark 7:1-23

     Orchard Kids: The Orchard Church - Jesus Explains God's Law

     Sermon of the Week - Clean Hands - Clean Heart

     Bulletin - Clean or Unclean?

     Fill in the Blanks - Clean Hands - Clean Heart

     Group Activities - Clean Hands Clean Heart

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, August 22, 2021 - 13th Sunday after Pentecost

     Theme - We put on the armor of God to stand against Satan.

     Scripture - Ephesians 6:10-20

     Ministry to Children - Put on the Armor of God!

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Armor of God

 

     Sermon of the Week - The Armor of God

     Bulletin - The Armor of God

     Coloring Page - Armor of God

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

     Group Activities - God's Protective Gear

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, August 15, 2021 - 12th Sunday after Pentecost

     Theme - Living a spirit-filled life will glorify God

     Scripture - Ephesians 5:15-20

     Ministry to Children - Wise Up!

 

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Seek Wisdom!

 

     Sermon of the Week - Oh Be Careful

     Bulletin - Oh Be Careful!

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

     Group Activities - Oh Be Careful

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, August 8, 2021 - Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

     Theme - We are called to be like Jesus

     Scripture - Ephesians 4:25 - 5:2

     Ministry to Children - Imitate Jesus

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Don't Sin in Anger...Put on a New Self!

 

     Sermon of the Week - Follow Jesus: Our Perfect Role Model

     Bulletin - A Perfect Role Model

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

     Group Activities - Role Model Group

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, August 1, 2021 - Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

     Theme - Jesus is the Living Bread

     Scripture - John 6:24-35

     Ministry to Children - The Bread of Life 

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Bread of Life 

     Sermon of the Week - Jesus is the Bread of Life

     Bulletin - Looking for a Sign

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

     Group Activities - Looking for a Sign

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, July 25, 2021 - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

     Theme - Jesus Feeds 5000

     Scripture - John 6:1-21

     Saddleback Kids - Jesus Feeds the 5000

     Sermon of the Week - All Day Preaching and Dinner...

     Bulletin - Jesus Feeds 5000

     Group Activities - All Day Preaching and Dinner on the Grounds

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, July 18, 2021 - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

     Theme - We all need rest and relaxation.

     Scripture - Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

     Ministry to Children - What is Compassion?

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - What is Compassion? 

     Sermon of the Week - Rest in Jesus

     Bulletin - Getting Away from It All

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

     Group Activities - Getting Away

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, July 11, 2021 - Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

     Theme - God chooses us to be His children.

     Scripture - Ephesians 1:3-14

     Ministry to Children - Chosen by God

 

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Chosen by God

     Sermon of the Week - God Chooses Us

     Bulletin - He Has Chosen Us!

     Jumble - He Has Chosen Us

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

     Group Activities - He Has Chosen Us

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, July 4, 2021 - Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

     Theme - Jesus is Rejected in Nazareth (Mark 6:1-13)

     Scripture - 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 and Mark 6:1-13

     Ministry to Children - God Gives Us Strength (2 Corinthians 12:2-10)

 

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Power in Weakness (2 Corinthians 12:2-10)

 

     Sermon of the Week - Jesus is Rejected in Nazareth

     Bulletin - Jesus is Rejected in Nazareth

     Word Match - Jesus is Rejected in Nazareth

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

     Group Activities - Jesus is Rejected in Nazareth

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, June 27, 2021 - Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

     Theme - Jesus is Powerful

     Scripture - Mark 5:21-43

     Ministry to Children - Faith and Healing - Jesus Raises Jairus' Daughter

 

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Faith and Healing

     Sermon of the Week - There is Power in a Touch

     Bulletin - There is Power in a Touch

     Fill In the Blanks - There's Power in a Touch

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

     Group Activities - Power in a Touch

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, June 20, 2021 - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

     Theme - Jesus Calms the Storm

     Scripture - Mark 4:35-41

     Ministry to Children - Jesus Calms the Storm

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas -  Jesus Calms the Storm 

     Sermon of the Week - Jesus Calms the Storm

     Bulletin - Who's In Your Boat?

     Fill In the Blanks - Peace!  Be Still!

     Group Activities - Who's In Your Boat?

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, June 13, 2021 - Third Sunday after Pentecost

     Theme - God Looks at Our Hearts

     Scripture - 1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13

     Ministry to Children - God Looks at the Heart

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - God Looks at the Heart

     Sermon of the Week - God Chooses a King

     Bulletin - David is Anointed King

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

     Group Activities - Samuel: God Chooses a King

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, June 6, 2021 - Second Sunday after Pentecost

     Theme - Temptation in the Garden of Eden

     Scripture - Genesis 3:8-15

     Saddleback Kids - Adam and Eve Sin

     Sermon of the Week - Adam and Eve

     Bulletin - Who Me?  Not Me!

     Craft - Hanging Spiral Snake

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, May 30, 2021 - First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday

     Theme - There is Salvation in Jesus

     Scripture - John 3:1-17

     From Luke Thomsen - Pentecost Explained in 3 Minutes (with puppets!)

     Sermon of the Week - Jesus is Our Lifesaver

     Bulletin - The Greatest Gift of All

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, May 23, 2021 - Pentecost

     Theme - The Holy Spirit came on the day of Pentecost

     Scripture - Acts 2:1-21 

     Ministry to Children - What is the Holy Spirit?

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Who is the Holy Spirit?

 

     Sermon of the Week - Pentecost

     Bulletin - The Day of Pentecost

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

     Group Activities - Wind in Your Socks

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, May 16, 2021 - Seventh Sunday of Easter

     Theme - Jesus Prays for His Disciples 

     Scripture - John 17:6-19

     Ministry to Children - Jesus Gives Us Prayer Tools

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Jesus Gives Us Tools to Pray

     Sermon of the Week - Jesus Prays for His Disciples

     Bulletin - Through Life's Maze

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

     Group Activities - Through Life's Maze

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, May 9, 2021 - Sixth Sunday of Easter

     Theme - We are to love others as Jesus loves us. 

     Scripture - John 15:9-17 

     Ministry to Children - Jesus is the Real Thing!

 

      Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Love in Action

 

     Sermon of the Week - As I Have Loved You

     Bulletin - Love One Another

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

     Group Activities - As I Have Loved You

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, May 2, 2021 - Fifth Sunday of Easter

     Theme - To bear fruit, we must be connected to Jesus.

     Scripture - John 15:1-8 

     Ministry to Children - The Vine and the Branches

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Vine and Branches

 

     Sermon of the Week - The True Vine

     Bulletin - The True Vine

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

     Group Activities - True Vine

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 25, 2021 - Fourth Sunday of Easter: Good Shepherd Sunday

     Theme - Jesus is the Good Shepherd

     Scripture - John 10:11-18 

     Ministry to Children - The Good Shepherd

 

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Good Shepherd

 

     Sermon of the Week - The Good Shepherd

     Bulletin - The Good Shepherd

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

     Group Activities - The Good Shepherd

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 18, 2021 - Third Sunday of Easter

     Theme - Jesus Appears to the Disciples

     Scripture - Luke 24:36b-48

     Ministry to Children - Jesus Proves His Identity!

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Jesus Proves His Identity on the Road to Emmaus

 

     Sermon of the Week - Jesus Appears to the Disciples

     Bulletin - Jesus Appears to the Disciples

     Multiple Choice - Jesus Appears to the Disciples

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

     Group Activities - Is It Jesus or a Ghost?

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 11, 2021 - Second Sunday of Easter: Holy Humor Sunday

     Theme - We Believe in Jesus

     Scripture - John 20:19-31

     Ministry to Children - Doubting Thomas, Blessed Faithful

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Doubting Thomas 

     Sermon of the Week - Seeing is Believing

     Bulletin - Seeing is Believing

     Coloring Page - Doubting Thomas

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

     Group Activities - Seeing is Believing

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, April 4, 2021 - Easter Sunday

     Theme - The Resurrection of Jesus

     Scripture - John 20:1-28

     Ministry to Children - He is Risen!  Happy Easter!

 

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - He is Risen!  Happy Easter!

 

     Sermon of the Week - I've Just Seen Jesus

     Maze - The Resurrection

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

     Bulletin - I've Just Seen Jesus

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, March 28, 2021 - Sixth Sunday in Lent: Palm/Passion Sunday

     Theme - Praising Jesus on Palm Sunday

     Scripture - Mark 11:1-11

     Ministry to Children - Palm Sunday

 

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Palm Sunday

     Sermon of the Week - A Joyful Celebration

     Group Activities - A Joyful Celebration

     Maze - Triumphal Entry

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

     Bulletin - The Triumphal Entry

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, March 21, 2021 - Fifth Sunday in Lent

     Theme - Jesus Draws People To Himself

     Scripture - John 12:28-33

     Ministry to Children - Dying to Live (John 12:20-33)

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - The Sacrifice of Jesus (John 12:20-33)

     Sermon of the Week - The Power of God's Love

     Group Activities - Power of His Love

     Jumble - Power of His Love

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

     Bulletin - The Power of His Love

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, March 14, 2021 - Fourth Sunday in Lent

     Theme - God's Love is Immeasurable.

     Scripture - John 3:14-21

     Ministry to Children - God's Big Picture in John 3:14-21

 

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - John 3:14-21 God Loves the World

 

     Sermon of the Week - Measuring God's Love

     Group Activities - Measuring God's Love

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

     Bulletin - Measuring God's Love

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, March 7, 2021 - Third Sunday in Lent

     Theme - Jesus Cleans the Temple

     Scripture - John 2:13-22 

     Ministry to Children - Jesus Cleans the Temple

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Jesus Cleans the Temple

      Sermon of the Week - Jesus Cleans the Temple

      Group Activities - Cleaning House

      Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

      Bulletin - Cleaning House

      Coloring Page - Cleansing the Temple

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, February 28, 2021 - Second Sunday in Lent

     Theme - Say no to yourself and yes to Jesus.

     Scripture - Mark 8:31-38

     Ministry to Children - Jesus, the Suffering Hero

 

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - God's Covenant Promises 

 

     Sermon of the Week - Deny Your Selfie

     Group Activities - Playing for Keeps    

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion

     Bulletin - Take Up Your Cross

     Decoder - Take Up Your Cross

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, February 21, 2021 - First Sunday in Lent

     Theme - Preparing ourselves for following Christ.

     Scripture - Mark 1:9-15

     Ministry to Children - Prepare for Lent

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Prepare for Lent 

 

     Sermon of the Week - Into the Wilderness with Jesus

     Group Activities - Into the Wilderness with Jesus

     Bulletin - Jesus in the Wilderness

     Coloring Page - Temptation of Christ

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, February 14, 2021 - Transfiguration Sunday: Last Sunday after Epiphany

     Theme - Mountain top experiences prepare us for the valleys of every day life.

     Scripture - Mark 9:2-9

     Ministry to Children - The Transfiguration of Christ

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Elijah Taken Up to Heaven

     Sermon of the Week - On the Mountain Top

     Group Activities - Mountain Top Group  

     Bulletin - On the Mountain Top

     Coloring Page - Transfiguration

     Multiple Choice - On the Mountain Top

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, February 7, 2021 - Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

     Theme - Jesus spent time in prayer and so should we.

     Scripture - Mark 1:29-39

     Jeff Sears: Mark 1:21-39 - Goodness Gracious Me

     Sermon of the Week - We Pray to God

     Group Activities - Recharging Our Batteries

     Bulletin - Recharging Our Batteries

     Coloring Page - Jesus Praying in the Garden

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion 

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 31, 2021 - Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

     Theme - Is Jesus in Control of Your Life?

     Scripture - Mark 1:21-28

     Ministry to Children - Jesus has Authority

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas - Authority of Jesus

 

     Sermon of the Week - Who's in Control?

     Group Activities - Who's in Control?  

     Bulletin - Who is in Control?

     Jumble - Who is in Control?

     Elementary & Preschool Daily Discussion 

 

Lessons & Resources for Sunday, January 24, 2021 - Third Sunday after Epiphany

     Theme - Following Jesus

     Scripture - Mark 1:14-20

     Ministry to Children - Being a Disciple is Worth It

     Ministry to Children Craft Ideas -  Fishers of Men

     

     Sermon of the Week - Following the Leader

     Group Activities - Following the Leader

     Bulletin - Following the Leader

     Coloring Page - I Will Follow Jesus, Our Leader

     Multiple Choice - Fishing for People

 

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 & 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

     M&M Poem about Jesus

 

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 through May 

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.