Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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High School
This
Sunday we will continue our conversation about whether or not belief in
God is rational given the world around us. Are there any arguments to
be made, positively or negatively about the existence of God that do not
appeal specifically to Scripture? We will then seek to answer the
questions about what it means to have a worldview. This will help
prepare us to look at some of the basic tenets of Buddhism, Hinduism,
Islam and Christianity.
Talk About It
- How prepared are we to speak with friends and neighbors who come from different religions or no religion at all?
- Why is it important to have a knowledge of other ideas that might be different than mine?
- Is Christianity really about
us being right and them being wrong? How does jesus (his life,
teachings and mission) really answer our life's deepest longings?
If you have questions, please contact Mario Alejandre
Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Junior High
This week students will complete "Made to Make a Difference" by Max Lucado.
Yes, you can really change the world
Jim and Curtis (the two men who have taught this unit) will continue to keep in touch with the students encourage them to serve and "change the world" based on what they've learned.
Next, February 16, 2014, Junior High will begin
"The Rabbi, How Jesus Turned the World Upside Down."
Imagine sitting on a hillside in ancient Palestine as Jesus taught you and thousands of other people. But instead of hearing the predictabe words that other religious leaders spoke, you were startled, shocked, amazed to hear this rabbi declaring bold truths with authority.
Our students will encounter these same bold truths from this same authority, to discover how Jesus challenged his followers with new insights on who God is, what God's kingdom is all about, and how we can interact with God.
February 16: A New Kind of King
February 23: A New Kind of Kingdom
(March 2, Youth Retreat at Camp Utaba- no class)
(March 9, Family Worship Sunday and Family Life- no class)
March 16: A New Relationship
March 23: A New Teaching
Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Preteen (grades 4-5)
The Preteen Lock in is this weekend. Saturday at 7 pm to Sunday after Sunday school. Even if your preteen isn't able to join us they are invited to wear their pajamas to Sunday school.
Together as a family read: Genesis 2:8-15; Psalm 115:15-16; Romans 8:19-22; Hebrews 4:13
Key Faith Foundation: Responsibility for Creation
Talk about it:
Find a chapter in the book of Psalms where the psalmist expresses gratitude to God for creation. (Psalms 8, 19, 65, 148)
Discover where in the Bible the Garden of Eden is mentioned, and describe what it looked like.
We look around the world today, we hear about global warming, nuclear wast, endangered species, and all sorts of other harmful things happening in the worls around us. Our environment is in trouble, but is it really falling apart?
For more information about Catholic Community Services and how our sandwich donations are used, visit ccsutah.org.
Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Third Grade
This week your child will learn about Paul's Epistles and discover they can stay strong in faith.
Talk about it:
Ask:
What does the Greek word "Epistle" mean? (Letter)
How many of Paul's Epistles are in the Bible? (13)
Can you name Paul's Epistles? (Romans, First Corinthians, Second Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, First Thessalonians, Second Thessalonians, First Timothy, Second Timothy, Titus, Philemon.)
If Paul could write you a letter today, how would he encourage your faith?
What would you like to pray about this week?
OPTIONAL AT HOME ACTIVITY
For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, and answer "The Big ?" for DVD 12, week 1.
Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Second Grade
This week your child will learn bout the Prophets- God's special messengers to the people.
Talk about it:
Ask:
How many books are included in the prophetic books? (17)
In the Old Testament, the prophetic books are divided into which 2 categories? (Major and Minor Prophets)
You created a timeline of your life. What did you draw or write on your timeline?
How are prophets similar to alarm clocks? (They deliver wake-up calls to the people. They warn people of things they are about to miss.)
Have you ever needed a wake up call? Tell us about a time you needed to stop doing something and ask for forgiveness.
For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, and answer the "Big Question" for DVD 9.
Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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First Grade
This week your child will learn the names of the Historical Books and hear stories from Joshua Part 1. Here are a few discussion questions.
Talk about it:
The first 5 Books fo the Bible are called _______________. (Pentateuch)
Can you name the books of the Pentateuch? (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy)
The next 12 Books of the Bible are called the __________________. (Historical Books)
How would you have felt if God asked you to lead the people across the Jordan River?
What surprised you about this story?
For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, click on the "parents" tab, then "The Big ?" for DVD 4.
Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Preschool and Kindergarten
Jesus Chooses Helpers
Bible Story to read together: Matthew 4:18-22; Luke 5:27-28
After reading the story;
Say: Our Bible says that Jesus said, "Come Follow Me"
Jesus' helpers followed Him because they wanted to learn more about Him. What are some ways we can learn about God and His Son, Jesus? (Listen to Bible stories. Sing songs about Jesus. Talk with parents and Sunday school teachers. Listen to our pastors at Worship.)
Pray: Dear God, please help us to learn more about You and Your Son, Jesus. Amen.
Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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High School
This Sunday we will continue our conversation about whether or not belief in God is rational given the world around us. Are there any arguments to be made, positively or negatively about the existence of God that do not appeal specifically to Scripture? We will then seek to answer the questions about what it means to have a worldview. This will help prepare us to look at some of the basic tenets of Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity.
Talk About It
- How prepared are we to speak with friends and neighbors who come from different religions or no religion at all?
- Why is it important to have a knowledge of other ideas that might be different than mine?
- Is Christianity really about us being right and them being wrong? How does jesus (his life, teachings and mission) really answer our life's deepest longings?
If you have questions, please contact Mario Alejandre
Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Junior High
This week students will continue "Made to Make a Difference" by Max Lucado.
Visit http://youtu.be/hSvCA_wXTU8 on You Tube to watch a short excerpt about what your child will be learning.
Can you really change the world?
Deep down, everyone wants to make a difference. But it is difficult for
students to get past their own issues, problems, and distractions to see
that their lives can count right now.
In these four challenging sessions, Max Lucado offers Biblical insight
into how God has uniquely created students with certain passions,
talents, and interests to impact the world for Christ. Students share
real-life stories on how they’ve spoken up, stepped out and made a
difference around them.
Four part video series with Max Lucado on:
January 5: Our Generation
January 19: Poverty is a Priority
January 26: Blast the Walls
February 2: Do Good Quietly
Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Preteen (grades 4-5)
This week your child will make sandwiches with his/her class. The sandwiches will be served at Catholic Community Services to feed the hungry and the homeless.
Together as a family read: Psalm 118:24, Matthew 4:17 and Matthew 26:18.
Talk about it:
- God gives us the gift of time. We should use it wisely to honor Him.
- Ask, "how is making sandwiches for others a good way to wisely use our time?"
- What are some other ways we can wisely use our time to serve others?
For more information about Catholic Community Services and how our sandwich donations are used, visit ccsutah.org.
Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Third Grade
This week your child will learn about Saul/Paul and the spreading of God's Good News.
Talk about it:
Ask:
- Who was Paul? What happened to him on the road to Damascus?
- Who did the Gentiles include? (Everyone who wasn't Jewish.)
- Why didn't the apostles talk to Gentiles? (Because they believed that the Gentiles were "unclean" according to Jewish law.)
- God told Peter to share the good news with the Gentiles, too. What happened when Peter went to Cornelius' house and shared the good news? (They all became followers of Jesus and were filled with the Holy Spirit.)
- How could you spread God's Good News this week?
For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, and answer "The Big ?" for DVD 11, week 3.
Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Second Grade
This week your child will learn principles from the book of Proverbs and discuss how to make wise choices.
Talk about it:
Ask:
- Proverbs is the __________ book of the Bible. (20th)
- What is a proverb? (A proverb is a short saying, stating a general truth or a piece of advice.)
- Proverbs are principles not promises. This Sunday children will look t several principles we learn from Proverbs. As your child to tell you about a principle that stood out to them during their discussion in class.
- Proverbs is a book of wisdom. What is the difference between making a smart choice and a wise choice? (Smart means having a lot of knowledge and being able to solve problems in subjects like math, geography or science. Being wise means knowing how to make good choices in life.)
- How will you make wise choices this week?
For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, and answer the "Big Question" for DVD 8.
Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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First Grade
This week your child will hear stories from the books of Numbers and Deuteronomy. Here are a few discussion questions.
Talk about it:
- Why is the fourth book of the Bible called Numbers? (The book begins with the Israelites counting or numbering everybody as they head to the Promised Land.)
- How long did the Israelites wander around the desert? (40 years.)
- If you were with the Israelites in the desert, what would you have done? Wandered around or headed straight for the Promised Land?
- What is a ritual? (doing something over and over that has a deep meaning and reminds us of something important.)
- Does our family have rituals? What are they?
For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, click on the "parents" tab, then "The Big ?" for DVD 3. Enter the password: pentateuch
Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Preschool and Kindergarten
John Preaches in the Desert
Bible Story to read together: Matthew 3:1-6; mark 1:1-8; Luke 3:1-18
After reading the story;
Ask: What is one of the things John told people?
Say: John told people very important messages from God. John wanted people to know that they needed to stop doing wrong things and start doing good things. Jesus came to help us do good things!
Ask: What can we do when we need Jesus' help to do good things? (Talk to parents and teachers. Listen to Bible stories and verses to learn about good things to do.)
Say: Jesus helps us learn to do good things!
Pray together: Dear Jesus, please help us learn to do good things.
Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Junior High and High School
This Sunday is "Family Worship Sunday" so there is no class for Junior High and High School students.
Use the sermon note to talk together about Sunday's message.
Join us for "Family Life" this Sunday, beginning with lunch at 12:30 pm.
Next Sunday, Junior High continues their series, "Made to Make a Difference."
High School will dig into "Christianity Explored."
Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Preteen (grades 4 and 5)
This week your child will Grapple with "why can't countries get along?"
Key faith foundation: Pursuing Peace
Key scriptures to read as a family: Genesis 26:12-22; 1 Chronicles 28:1-3; 2 Chronicles 26:1-8; Romans 12:18-21; James 4:1-3
Talk about it:
Ask:
- Do you think people not getting along is a new problem?
- Why do you think countries sometimes don't get along? (Read James 4:1-3)
- How do you think this applies to how people get along with each other?
- How can we treat each other in our family when we don't get along?
Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Second Grade
This week your child will about the book of Psalms (the second book in the Writings).
Talk about it:
Ask:
- Psalms is a book of what? (Songs)
- Many of the songs we sing in church come from the book of Psalms. Can you think of any songs that we sing at our church from Psalms?
- How many Psalms are in the Bible? (150)
- Who wrote most psalms? (King David wrote 73 Psalms)
- Why is it important that we remember the psalms are poetry? (Poetry uses words to paint a picture.)
For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, click on the "parents" tab, then "The Big ?" for DVD 8.
Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Third Grade
This week your child will learn about Pentecost, and discover they can build God's kingdom with the Holy Spirit's power.
Talk about it:
Ask:
- What is Pentecost? (A Jewish holiday celebrated 50 days after Passover.)
- During Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came down to Jesus' followers. What happened? (They all began speaking in different languages.)
- Jesus told His followers to spread the good news. Where did He tell them to go when spreading the news? (Judea, Samaria, and the Ends of the Earth.)
- how will you build God's kingdom this week with the power of the Holy Spirit?
For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, click on the "parents" tab, then "The Big ?" for DVD 11, week 2.
Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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First Grade
This week your child will learn about the Rules of Leviticus and the definitions of ritual and ethical rules.
Talk about it:
Ask:
- There are two types of rules in Leviticus. What are they called? (Ritual and Ethical)
- Can you remember a ritual rule that the Israelites followed? (Hint: Look in Leviticus together as a family.)
- Are we suppose to follow Ritual or Ethical rules today? (Ethical)
- What are Ethical Rules? (How we behave, and how we help each other)
- What is a way that we, as a family, can help each other?
For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, click on the "parents" tab, then "The Big ?" for DVD 3. Enter the password: pentateuch
Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Preschool and Kindergarten
Jesus at the Temple
Bible Story to read together: Matthew 2:19-23; Luke 2:41-52
Ask: Where did Mary & Joseph find Jesus in Jerusalem?
Say: Jesus went to the Temple to talk to the teachers about God. We can learn about God as we grow, too.
Ask: What are some ways we can learn about God? (listen to Bible stories. Sing songs about God. God to worship with mom and dad. Etc.)
Say: God will help us learn more about Him as we grow. God loves us!
Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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High School
Our high school students are beginning "Christianity Explored" this Sunday and continuing for 6 weeks. This series is taught by Mario Alijandre and is an in depth study of Christianity, exploring many of the questions that our students may have.
Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Junior High
Our junior high students will begin a new series this Sunday. "Made to Make a Difference" will challenge them to share their time and talents and to serve others. This series will be taught by Jim Fillman and Curtis Zeeh, new additions to the Family Ministry Team.
Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Preteen
What difference can I make? Children will learn that they can make a big difference by their behavior, their attitude and by honoring Christ in their words and actions.
Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Third Grade
Revelation, Testimony & the Holy Spirit-
Look for the "Go Home" page coming home with your child for discussion
questions. Also coming home today is the Winter/Spring Syllabus for
your child's class. Hang this where you'll see it regularly and you
won't miss any of the upcoming events at Good Shepherd.
Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Second Grade
Job-
Look for the "Go Home" page coming home with your child for discussion
questions. Also coming home today is the Winter/Spring Syllabus for
your child's class. Hang this where you'll see it regularly and you
won't miss any of the upcoming events at Good Shepherd.
Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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First Grade
Leviticus- Look for the "Go Home" page coming home with your child for discussion questions. Also coming home today is the Winter/Spring Syllabus for your child's class. Hang this where you'll see it regularly and you won't miss any of the upcoming events at Good Shepherd.
Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Preschool and Kindergarten
This week children will review the Christmas Story
It is important to "debrief" with children after such an exciting holiday season. The importance of Jesus' birth should far outweigh their experience with Santa or "The Elf on a Shelf" but sometimes we tend to give more importance to these things.
