Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Junior High and High School

Winter Retreat at Camp Utaba Friday, February 28 - Sunday, March 2, 2014
NO CLASS THIS SUNDAY

The following is the basic information for registered students. 

1- Meet at Good Shepherd at 5:30 pm on Friday.  Bring sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries, towel, snow clothes, sled (optional), BIBLE, pen & paper, comfortable warm clothes, slippers for main room.

2- No cell phones are allowed, please encourage your student to bring a paper Bible.  We would like there to be no distractions while at camp if possible.  Having students go "unplugged" for the weekend can be very challenging for them but it is a very good experience for us all.  In the case of an emergency you can reach me at 801-910-1531 or you can contact the camp directly and they will put you in touch with us.  All of their contact information can be found at http://www.camputaba.org.

3- We will stop for dinner on the way to camp (fast food stop).  Please have your student bring $ for this stop.  Also, if you have a balance due for the camp registration please bring that with you on Friday when you drop your son/daughter off at Good Shepherd.

4- We will return at approximately 1:30 pm on Sunday.

If you need any additional information prior to our departure on Friday, please contact me directly at 801-255-8181 or 801-910-1531.

 

Sunday, March 9, 2014 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" on March 9, beginning with lunch at 12:30 pm.

Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Preteen (grades 4-5)

What if I Pray Really Hard and God Says No?
Key Faith Foundation:  Accepting God's Answers
Key Scriptures to read together as a family:  2 Samuel 12:15-23; Proverbs 15:29; Mark 14:32-36; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Talk about it:

• Discover at least two people in the Bible to whom God said "no."  (David, when he asked God to spare his son in 2 Samuel 12; Moses, when he asked God to find someone else in Exodus 4)
• Describe a time from the Bible when God answered prayer differently than expected.  (Gideon and his small army in Judges 6-7; the Savior being born as a baby in a manger in Luke 2).
• Find one thing that each person in your family has asked for but never received.
• Discover someone in your family whose prayer God answered with "no".

Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Third Grade
The Passover
Bible lesson to read together:  Exodus 12:1-12, 21-30
Lesson Theme:  Blood has been shed on our behalf

Talk about it:

• What is Passover?
• When was the first Passover?
• What does "blood has been shed on our behalf" mean?  (Just as the lamb's blood caused God to pass over the Israelites, Christ's blood, shed for us on the cross, saves believers today.)
• Read 1 John 1:7.  What is God saying to us through this verse?

Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Second Grade
Old Testament Review:  Your child will review the stories of Genesis and discover God's great rescue plan.  They will learn a Genesis summary with hand motions and symbols and create a Genesis story book.  Please review the story book with them after Sunday.

Talk about it: 

Look for the "Go Home Card" this Sunday for a copy of the Genesis Summary including hand motions.

For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, and answer the "Big Question" for Old Testament Review

Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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First Grade
This week your child will review the first 8 books of the Bible:  Genesis-Ruth, and hear stories about King Saul from 1 Samuel.

Talk about it:

• Can you name the first 8 Books of the Bible?  (Genesis, Exoduls, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges and Ruth.)
• Why was Samuel called a Prophet?  (Because he delivered messages from God the the Israelites.)
• Would you have liked to be the first king of Israel?  Why or why not?
• What is the name of the first King of Israel?  (King Saul)

For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, click on the "parents" tab, then "The Big ?" for DVD 5.   Password: samuel5

Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Preschool and Kindergarten
The Road to Damascus
Bible Story to read together:  Acts 9
After reading the story;

Say: Our Bible says Paul was mean to the Christians and didn't love Jesus and then God changed him.  What happened?
Ask: How do you think God can change us?
Say:  God loves us and his Son, Jesus died for us.  That is why we try to be good.  Jesus can help us obey and love Him more all the time, just like Paul.
Pray:  Dear Jesus, thank You for loving us and making us more like you every day.  We love you too!  Amen.

Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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High School
This Sunday we will conclude our conversation about whether or not belief in God is rational given the world around us. We will continue to seek to answer the questions about what it means to have a worldview.

Talk About It

1. How prepared are we to speak with friends and neighbors who come from different religions or no religion at all?
2. Why is it important to have a knowledge of other ideas that might be different than mine?
3. 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 23, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Junior High
This week students will continue "The Rabbi, How Jesus Turned the World Upside Down." 

"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 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

For more discussion information look for the take home page your student will be given on Sunday.

Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Preteen (grades 4-5)

Do My Prayers Bore God?
Key Faith Foundation:  Persisting in Prayer
Key Scriptures to read together as a family:  Matthew 7:7-11; Luke 18:1-7; Ephesians 6:18-20

Talk about it:

• Discover someone in the Bible who prayed for the same thing more than once, and name what they prayed for. (Jesus prayed that his cup of suffering would be taken from hin in Mark 14; Nehemiah prayed for the people of Israel in Nehemiah1.)
• Find 2 chapters in the book of Psalms where David prayed for God to protect him. (Psalm 86; Psalm 59).
• Find out something each person in your family has prayed for more than once.
• Pray together as a family.

Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Third Grade
This week your child will learn about the fruit of the Spirit, and that they are sanctified through Jesus.

Talk about it:

• What does sanctification mean? (God wants to save us from the "power of sin" by helping us become more like Jesus!)
• Galatians 5:22-23 says that the fruit of the spirit is: love, joy peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Let's memorize that verse and say it together this week.
• How will you display the fruit of the spirit this week?
• One way we grow to be like Jesus is through spiritual disciplines. What are a few of those spiritual disciplines?  (Prayer, Reading God's Word, Giving Things Up).
• Is there a spiritual discipline you'd like to try this week?

For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, and answer "The Big ?" for DVD 12, week 4. 

Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Second Grade
This week your child will learn about the inor Prophets (Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi).

Talk about it: 

• How many of the Minor Prophets can you name? (see above)
• Wht is the first book of the Minor Prophets? (Hosea)
• It is a book filled with what type of oracles?  (Judgement)
• Which prophet ended up in a fish because he didn't go to Nineveh like God asked?  (Jonah)
• Tell me about Dr. Schniffenhousen's timeline?  What did you add to the timeline today?
• Today you worshipped God by saying one of his names:  "Yahweh" or "Jehovah" or "the Lord."  Which name did you choose?  Let's pray to God together!

For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, and answer the "Big Question" for DVD 9/Week 4.   

Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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First Grade
This week your child will review the stories of the Judges and hear stories from the book of Ruth.

Talk about it:

• What does the story of the Judges mean to you?
• Many people during the times of the Judges walked away from what they believed. How can you not walk away from what you believe?
• Name 3 people from the book of Ruth. (Ruth, her husband Boaz, her mother-in-law Naomi)
• What is something new you learned from the book of Ruth?
• What did you pray for today? What do you want to pray for this week?

For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, click on the "parents" tab, then "The Big ?" for DVD 4.   Password:  joshua4

Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Preschool and Kindergarten
Jesus Loves Children
Bible Story to read together:  Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16
After reading the story;

Say: Our Bible says, "Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me.'" Jesus said this because Jesus loves all children. 
Ask: How do you think the boys and girls in our story felt when they were walking down the road to see Jesus?  How would you feel?
Say:  We say "Jesus loves me" to remind us of Jesus' love.
Pray:  Dear Jesus, thank You for loving us.  We love you too!  Amen.

Sunday, February 16, 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

1. How prepared are we to speak with friends and neighbors who come from different religions or no religion at all?
2. Why is it important to have a knowledge of other ideas that might be different than mine?
3. 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 16, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Junior High
This week students will begin "The Rabbi, How Jesus Turned the World Upside Down."  They will be taught by Steve Edwards and Dave Weiss.  Thank you Steve and Dave for investing in our Jr. High Students!

"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 16, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Preteen (grades 4-5)


The third Sunday of each month is "sandwich making Sunday."  

Please remember to bring the ingredients you were assigned.

This Sunday we will be serving sandwiches at Catholic Community Services.  If your child turned in a permission form and if you can join them you are welcome to come.  Talk to your child's teacher for details.

Key Faith Foundation: Service

Talk about it:

• What did you have for dinner last night?
• What if the only choice you had for dinner each night was the sandwiches you made at Sunday school?
• What else can we do to help those in need?
• Is there anything we can do as a family?

Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Third Grade
This week your child will learn about justification, grace and faith, and discover how they can put the Good News into action.

Talk about it:

• What does the word justified mean?  (To declare that someone or something is just, right or reasonable.)
• What does grace mean?  (Grace is unmerited favor - being given something BETTER than what you deserve.)
• Paul's Epistles help us everyday as we put the Good News into action. How can you put the Good News into action this week?
• To have faith in God is to believe He is who He says He is and that He'll do what He says He'll do. Can you think of a time when your faith in God helped you do something hard or a little bit scary?
• At Sunday school you praised God by shouting "We praise you Jesus for justification, grace and righteousness!"  Let's remember to say that together as a family this week.

For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, and answer "The Big ?" for DVD 12, week 3. 

Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Second Grade
This week your child will learn about the Major Prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel & Daniel).

Talk about it:

• Which books do we think came from the major prophets?  (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel & Daniel)
• The Major Prophets are the most important of all the prophets!  (NOT TRUE.  The major prophets are the longest books.)
• Tell me about Dr. Schniffenhousen's timeline!  What did you add to the timeline today?
• Which story from the Major Prophets was your favorite?  Why?

For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, and answer the "Big Question" for DVD 9/Week 3.   

Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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First Grade
This week your child will hear stories from the book of Judges and learn about the cycle of apostasy.

Talk about it:

• What do you think about the book of Judges?
• How many Judges were there in the Bible? (12)
• Can you remember the names of the Judges?  (Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar, Deborah, Gideon, Tola, Jair, Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon, Abdon, and Samson)
• Which Judge did you tape on your back during the game in Sunday school?
• What is the cycle of Apostasy?

1. Forget about God and worship fake gods.
2. God would take away his protection.
3. In misery the children of God would call out to Him for help.
4. God would raise up a Judge filled with his spirit.
5. he Judge would drive out the enemy.
6. The Israelites would celebrate how God had saved them.

For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, click on the "parents" tab, then "The Big ?" for DVD 4.   Password:  joshua4

Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Preschool and Kindergarten
A Rich Man's Question
Bible Story to read together:  Matthew 19:16-26; mark 10:17-27; Luke 18:18-27
After reading the story;

Say: We read in the Bible that a rich man decided to keep his money instead of sharing what he had with others.  Giving money to others is a good way to share with others.  
Ask:  What is something you share with others?  Sharing is a good thing to do.
Say:  Our Bible says, "Do good and be ready to share."  Jesus teaches us to do good things for others.  Jesus will help us do good things like sharing.
Pray:  Dear Jesus, please help us to do good things for others.  Amen.

Sunday, February 9, 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 begins a new study, "The Rabbi."
High School will continue "Christianity Explored."

Sunday, February 9, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Preteen (grades 4-5)


Together as a family read:  Psalms 40:1-3; 69:1-13; Proverbs 1:28-31; Daniel 10:10-13

Key Faith Foundation: Being Patient in Prayer

Talk about it:

• Name two women in the Bible who had to wait a long time for God to answer their prayers for a baby.  (Sarah in Genesis 21; Rachel in Genesis 30; Elizabeth in Luke 1).
• Discover how long the Israelites had to wait for God to answer their prayers for freedom from Egypt (400 years, Genesis 15). 
• Discover who in your family has waited the longest for God to answer a prayer.

Sunday, February 9, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Third Grade
This week your child will learn about Paul's letters and discover ways they can love others

Talk about it:

• Which letter has the "Love" chapter and teaches Christians that love is something you do?  (1 Corinthians)
• Which letter is filled with encouragement to the church at Philippi to keep growing in Jesus and to be filled with joy?  (Philippians)
• Which three letters were written to help pastors lead their churches?  (1st & 2nd Timothy, Titus)
• do you have a favorite of Paul's letters?  Which one?
• during prayer time, did God speak to you?  Did he show you someone to love or ways to love someone this week?

For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, and answer "The Big ?" for DVD 12, week 2. 

Sunday, February 9, 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/Week 1.   

Sunday, February 9, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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First Grade
This week your child will hear stories from Joshua Part 2 and learn about the 12 tribes of Israel.

Talk about it:

• You learned about the second section in the book of Joshua. What happens in this section of Joshua?  (Israelites fight many battles to take the land that God gave them.)
• The Bible tells us of 12 tribes of Israel? Can you remember any of the tribes names?  (Gad, Naphtali, Dan, Judah, Manasseh, Asher, Ephraim, Benjamin, Simeon, Issachar, Reuben, Zebulun)
• How did you feel when you heard that none of us can reach God's standard?  (Because we choose to sin.)
• What do you think about God's great rescue plan?
• What difference does the story of Joshua make in your life?

For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, click on the "parents" tab, then "The Big ?" for DVD 4.   Password:  joshua4

Sunday, February 9, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Preschool and Kindergarten
Jesus Loves Zacchaeus
Bible Story to read together:  Luke 19:1-10
After reading the story;

Say:  Our Bible says, "You are kind and forgiving, O Lord."  "Lord" is another name for Jesus. Jesus loves us and when we ask, He forgives us for the wrong things we do.  In our story, a man named Zacchaeus climbed a tree to see Jesus.  Later he asked Jesus to forgive him and Jesus did!
Pray:  Dear Jesus, we are sorry for the wrong things we do. Please forgive us. We love You. Amen.