Date: March, 2023
Early Childhood Essential: God is in control.
Memory Verse: “With God, all things are possible.” – Matthew 19:26
Bible Story Focus: “M” is for Miraculous
Lesson Overview:

In this lesson, children will hear of Jesus walking on water. Children will learn that Jesus can do things we can’t because he is God, and God is in control. From the wind and the waves to all the scary things we face in life, God is in control. Children will be reminded that Jesus can do anything with his miraculous power. 


Date: March 19, 2023
Early Childhood Essential: God is in control.
Memory Verse: “With God, all things are possible.” – Matthew 19:26
Monthly Topic: “M” is for Miraculous
Bible Story Focus: Jesus Feeds 5,000 (Mark 6:30-44)
Lesson Overview:

In this lesson, children will hear about Jesus feeding 5,000 people from just five loaves and two fish. Children will learn that Jesus could do this because he is God’s son, and God is in control. We can’t make something out of nothing, but God can! Jesus is miraculous!

Circle Time Questions: (Preschool Purple Only)
  • Have you ever had to share your snack? Tell me about it!
Activities:
  • Coloring Sheet with Fish Stamps (Purple)
  • Theme Sensory Bin (Beans) (Green)

Date: March 19, 2023
Early Childhood Essential: God is in control.
Memory Verse: “With God, all things are possible.” – Matthew 19:26
Monthly Topic: “M” is for Miraculous
Bible Story Focus: Jesus Feeds 5,000 People (Mark 6: 30-44, Matthew 14:13-21, Luke 9:10-17)
Lesson Overview:

Children will hear the story of how Jesus fed 5,000 people from Matthew 14, Mark 6, and Luke 9. Jesus takes good care of us, and Jesus is miraculous. Only he can turn two pieces of fish and five loaves of bread into enough food for thousands of people. We could never do that. The Story Street friends are sharing a snack, but don’t have enough packages. They will have to share, but it reminds the leader of a miraculous story!

Circle Time Questions:
  • What is your favorite snack to eat?
I Wonder Questions (Snack Time Discussion):
  • What miracle did Jesus perform with bread and fish?
    • He took very little food and multiplied (or made more) of it until it fed thousands of people and there was even leftovers!
  • How many loaves of bread and how many fish did Jesus start with?
    • Jesus started with five loaves of bread and two fish.
  • How did Jesus show he loved all those people?
    • Jesus showed he loved them by making enough food so that they wouldn’t be hungry anymore.
  • What did the disciples think when they started passing around the baskets?
    • They probably wondered what the people would say when the food ran out – or maybe how it was going to be enough. Maybe they were afraid the people would be angry with them when there was not enough food. Maybe they were amazed as the baskets kept having enough food for each group of people that ate out of them!
Activities:
  • 8:30am/11:00am: Sorting Fish
  • 9:45am: Fish Toss

Date: March 19, 2023
Unit: Holy Week: Jesus Rescues His People
Elementary Essential: God is our rescuer: God sent Jesus to be this rescuer. Jesus lived a perfect life, died on the cross, and rose again so that those who trust in him as their savior can have new life in him.
Memory Verse: “God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only son. Anyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life. God did not send his son into the world to judge the world. He sent his son to save the world through him.” -John 3:16-17
Unit Overview:

Kids will learn five crucial stories that tell how Jesus gave us his life to rescue his people from sin. Kids learn about the following stories:

-Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:1-11)

-Last Supper (Luke 22:14-30)

-Crucifixion (Luke 22:52-54; 63-65; 23:1-4 and 20-24; 23:26-56)

-The Resurrection (Luke 24:1-35)

-The Ascension (Luke 24:36-53)

As they hear these stories, kids will gain an understanding about how these stories fit together in the overall narrative of the Gospels to tell about the greatest sacrifice the world has ever known. These lessons will focus on The Fall in our broken world, while pointing to Christ’s Redemption of our sin and future Restoration of our world. Kids will understand why Christ’s death and resurrection are at the central to our salvation and faith (the Gospel).


Lesson Title: Ascension (Balloons & Kites)
Lesson Overview:

Kids will learn how Jesus ascended into heaven after the resurrection, sending the Holy Spirit to his people as he returned to his father. The ascended Jesus will return again as king to make all things new. Kids will consider the impact of the ascension as they view a biodegradable balloon ascend into the atmosphere and make kites to take home to remind them of the truths learned.

Lesson Scripture: Luke 24:36-53
Lesson Objective: Kids will retell the story of the ascension.
Lesson Application: As a disciple of Jesus, I can share the good news of Jesus with others, just as he commanded.

Date: March 19, 2023
Unit: People’s Responses to Jesus
Elementary Essential: God is relational: He wants us to know him.
Memory Verse: “I do believe! Help me overcome my unbelief!” – Mark 9:24
Unit Overview:

Kids will learn about five different responses to Jesus in the New Testament: Nicodemus, Peter, Judas, Mary (who anoints Jesus’s feet), and the Pharisees. Through examining these encounters, kids will see how our hearts can respond in different ways to the truth of the Gospel. Some people fall at Jesus’s feet in humility and love, while others proudly do not see their need of him. The best way to respond to Christ is in faith and humility out of a transformed heart given in worship. However, no one can fully respond this way because, despite our best efforts, we are all tainted with sin. Christ does not demand a perfect response, but rather asks that we put our faith in him. A right and biblical response to Christ is: “I do believe! Help me overcome my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24).


Lesson Title: Mary (Who Anoints Jesus’s Feet) Responds with Worship
Lesson Overview:

Kids will read/watch Mary’s story in the Jesus Storybook Bible to learn about Mary’s worship in response to Jesus’s love. They will make perfume stones to explore how Mary worshipped through anointing Jesus’s feet.

Lesson Scripture: John 12: 1-8 (also Luke 7:36-48 & Mark 14:3-9)
Lesson Objective: Kids will know Jesus is worthy of our worship.
Lesson Application: I can respond to Jesus and worship him through giving, serving, and singing.


Date: March 19, 2023
Elementary Essential: God is our rescuer: God sent Jesus to be this rescuer. Jesus lived a perfect life, died on the cross, and rose again so that those who trust in him as their savior can have new life in him.
Lesson Title: The Servant King: Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet
Lesson Overview:

In this lesson, students will see how Jesus is a servant king as they read and discuss the story of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet the night before he died. They will be prompted to think about ways they can serve others at home, at school, and at church as a way of bringing about God’s kingdom here on earth as they create paper coupons for household chores they can use as reminders to serve others at home.

Lesson Scripture: John 13