Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Preschool and Kindergarten
Jesus Enters Jerusalem
Bible Story to read together:Matthew 21:1-11, 15-16; Mark 11:1-10
Tension is high at this point in Jesus' life! The people of Israel want to make Him their king, while the religious leaders of the Sanhedrin are ready to kill Him at their first opportunity!
The people praise a Messiah whom they hope will defeat the Roman Empire and free them from political oppression. They do not understand that Jesus came to create a much deeper kind of freedom. His kingdom and His sacrifice are the basis of much more than a few years' rest from political oppression. He offers real and permanent freedom to EVERYONE--even hated Romans!
After reading the Bible story together as a family say, "the people in this story were happy to see Jesus when He came to Jerusalem. At church, we remember this day on Palm Sunday when we wave palm branches and remember Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem. We also sing to welcome Jesus.
Our Bible says, "How good it is to sing praises to our God." We can sing praises to God to give thanks to Him. We can thank God for Jesus!
Pray briefly, Thank You, God, for Jesus! Amen.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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High School
This Sunday we continue, "The Messiah."
We welcome Kevin Fitz to the Family Ministry Team for this session!
This 6-week session will engage students through creative presentations and hands-on opportunities to examine big truths revealed in the Gospel of John.
Teenagers will get a firsthand view of what it was like to walk with Jesus, and they'll dive into the words written by this disciple who heard what The Messiah said and witnessed what He did.
Topics:
March 16: The Messiah
March 23: Light of the World
March 30: Sacred Heart
April 6: Messiah Sees More
April 13: No Class- family Worship Sunday and Family Life
April 20: No Class- Easter
April 27: Crown of Thorns
May 4: The Messiah is Calling You to More
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High School
This Sunday we continue, "The Messiah."
We welcome Kevin Fitz to the Family Ministry Team for this session!
This 6-week session will engage students through creative presentations and hands-on opportunities to examine big truths revealed in the Gospel of John.
Teenagers will get a firsthand view of what it was like to walk with Jesus, and they'll dive into the words written by this disciple who heard what The Messiah said and witnessed what He did.
Topics:
March 16: The Messiah
March 23: Light of the World
March 30: Sacred Heart
April 6: Messiah Sees More
April 13: No Class- family Worship Sunday and Family Life
April 20: No Class- Easter
April 27: Crown of Thorns
May 4: The Messiah is Calling You to More
Sunday, March 16, 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.
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.
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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.
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, March 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.
Talk to your child's teacher for details.
Key Faith Foundation: Service
Talk about it:
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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.
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, March 16, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Third Grade
Achan Steals Some Goodies
Bible lesson to read together: Joshua 7
Lesson Theme: Things that can distract us from God.
Talk about it:
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Third Grade
Achan Steals Some Goodies
Bible lesson to read together: Joshua 7
Lesson Theme: Things that can distract us from God.
Talk about it:
- List some things that can help us stumble as we follow the Lord.
- Pray together as a family and for each other, asking God to help us as we stumble.
Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Second Grade
Old Testament Review: Your child will review the stories of 1 & 2 Kings, and discover God's great rescue plan.
Talk about it:
- Look for the "Go Home Card" this Sunday for a copy of the Three Kings Summary including hand motions.
For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, and answer the "Big Question" for Old Testament Review
Sunday, March 16, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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First Grade
This week your child will learn the Biblical stories of King David found in 2 Samuel, and discover the definition of repentance.
Talk about it:
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First Grade
This week your child will learn the Biblical stories of King David found in 2 Samuel, and discover the definition of repentance.
Talk about it:
- God made a promise to David that his descendents would rule over God's people. What was the name of this promise? (Davidic Covenant)
- Why did things go wrong in the second half of 2 Samuel? (Because David chose to sin when he took Bathsheba as his wife.)
- After David sinned, he chose to repent. What does it mean to repent? (To change your mind and will, and turn away from sin.)
- In small group you played a Truth & Consequence Game. Did you have any funny consequences? If yes, what were they?
- Now that you know David's story, what difference will it make in your life?
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