Date: October 6, 2024
Early Childhood Essential: God is with his people.
Memory Verse: “So do not fear, for I am with you.” –Isaiah 41:10a
Bible Story Focus: Elijah on the Run (1 Kings 16-17)
Lesson Overview:

In this lesson, children will hear the beginning of the story of Elijah. They will learn how Jezebel and Ahab wanted people to worship Jezebel’s false god, Baal. Children will learn how God was upset with Ahab and how Elijah prophesied the drought. They will hear how Elijah went on the run and how God provided for Elijah in hiding. God was always with Elijah even when his life was in danger. 

Circle Time Questions: (Preschool Purple Only)

• Have you ever been SUPER thirsty? What did it feel like?

Activities:

• Model Magic Cave

Date: October 6, 2024
Early Childhood Essential: God is with his people.
Memory Verse: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.” –Isaiah 41:10
Bible Story Focus: Elijah Tells Jezebel and Ahab of the One True God (1 Kings 16:29-17:6)
Lesson Overview:

In this lesson, children will learn about King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. Children will learn that Jezebel wanted the entire kingdom to worship her pretend god, Baal, so much so that she ordered anyone who wouldn’t worship Baal to be killed. When Elijah confronts Ahab and Jezebel on God’s behalf, they order him to be killed, but God keeps Elijah safe while he escapes and hides. God is with his people. 

Circle Time Questions:

• Have you ever been somewhere really, really hot? What did you do to cool down?

I Wonder Questions (Snack Time Discussion):

• Why was God angry with Ahab and Jezebel?
  • They were more sinful than any other king and queen.
• What message did God have for the king and queen?
  • That it wouldn’t rain for years.
• How was God faithful to Elijah?
  • God brought food and water to Elijah, and he protected him.

Activities:

• 8:30am/11:00am: The One True King’s Crown
• 9:45am: Pipe Cleaner Birdfeeder

Date: October 6, 2024
Unit: Abraham: Promises Given
Elementary Essential: God is good: God always keeps his promises, and we can trust in his ways.
Memory Verse: The Lord said to him, “Abram, do not be afraid. I am like a shield to you. I am your very great reward.” Genesis 15:1
Unit Overview:

In this unit, kids will learn how God uses Abraham and his descendants to carry out his plan of redemption. Children will study God’s covenant promise to Abraham and Isaac’s miraculous birth. They will also discover that through Christ all believers are children of Abraham who receive the promise of the ultimate Promised Land—Heaven.

Unit Objectives: (Children will learn…)

• Who Abraham is and understand that God made promises to Abraham that we will learn more about all year.
• Through Jesus, we are children of Abraham and receive a promised land—Heaven.
• God is their shield and only reward/treasure that will ever truly satisfy.
• With God, all things are possible.
• God always keeps his promises, and we can trust him.

Lesson Title: Promises Kept
Lesson Overview:

In this lesson, kids will hear/watch the story of God’s covenant promise with Abraham to review what God promises Abraham. They will then create promise notebooks to help them remember what God promises us in Christ.

Lesson Scripture: Genesis 12-21
Lesson Objective: Kids will learn what some of God’s promises are and why it is important to know them.
Lesson Application: Even when bad things happen, I can trust God to keep his promises to me, just like he did to Abraham.

Date: October 6, 2024
Unit: A Study of 1st Samuel
Elementary Essential: God is good: He knows what’s best, he gives what’s best, he is what’s best.
Unit Overview:

Students will spend most of the year studying the life of David as found in 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel. They’ll begin to identify how no earthly king is perfect and be prompted to explore ways that Jesus is the perfect, forever king. They’ll end their year exploring what God’s kingdom is like.

For the first five weeks of the unit they will be introduced to Hannah, Eli and Samuel, and learn what was happening in the lives of their people. They’ll begin to see how God is at work in Samuel’s life and how he helps speak God’s word to the people. Finally, they’ll learn about Saul becoming king.

Lesson Title: Saul is Anointed King of Israel
Lesson Overview:

Students will hear the story of the Israelites asking for a King and God anointing Saul in “The Action Bible” and portions of 1 Samuel 8-10. Even though God warns the Israelites that having a king will bring destruction to them, they continue to ask for one anyway. Like the Israelites, we also want to be in charge of our own lives and do what we think is best, rather than what God commands. Kids will also play an ice breaker game called “Pictionary People” to get to know the other kids in class.  

Lesson Scripture: 1 Samuel 8-10
Lesson Objective: Kids will learn that we are a lot like the Israelites who want things we shouldn’t.
Lesson Application: I can trust that God is and knows what is best for my life