Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Junior High
This Sunday we begin a new study, "Grounded, relating to your Mormon friends in truth and love."
We welcome Kevin Fitz to the Family Ministry Team for this session!
This 5-week is an exciting, fast-paced training program that explores ways Christian youth can have honest friendships with Latter-day Saints, while maintaining the integrity of their own beliefs and effectively sharing their faith in Jesus Christ.
Topics Covered:
March 30:
Truth- Where do we find truth? How do we sort out different truth claims the world offers up? How do LDS truth claims differ from those of a traditional Christian?
April 6:
Differences- Where and when did the LDS Church start? What are some key differences between the worldviews of Latter-day Saints and traditional Christian young people?
April 13: Family Worship Sunday and Family Life
April 20: Easter- Worship at 8, 9:30 or 11:15 am
April 27:
Friendship- How do friendships between traditional Christan teenagers and Latter-day Saints work? How can Christian teens stay grounded in their faith and open to the issues that deeply concern their LDS friends?
May 4:
Answers- What are some of the answers to the difficult questions our LDS friends may raise? How can we avoid the trap of simply arguing Bible verses with our LDS friends?
May 11:
Sharing- What are effective ways to share the gospel with our LDS friends? How can we use the language of LDS testimony to tell about relationship with Jesus Christ and the working of the Holy Spirit in our lives?
You won't want to miss one week of this amazing class! You will grow in your own faith and be able to speak the truth in love to your LDS friends, without fear of damaging your friendships.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Sunday, March 30, 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 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 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 30, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Preteen (grades 4-5)
CHOICES, CHOICES! How Do I Know God's Voice?
Key Faith Foundation:Learning to Hear God
Key Scriptures to read as a family: Judges 6:33-40; James 1:5-7; 3:17; 1 John 4:1-6
Talk about it:
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Preteen (grades 4-5)
CHOICES, CHOICES! How Do I Know God's Voice?
Key Faith Foundation:Learning to Hear God
Key Scriptures to read as a family: Judges 6:33-40; James 1:5-7; 3:17; 1 John 4:1-6
Talk about it:
- Find one example of a person in the Bible who actually heard directly from God. (Moses in Exodus 3; Abram in Genesis 17)
- Discover in 1 Samuel 1 someone who had to make a tough choice, and discover what that choice was (1 Samuel 1:21-28, Hannah chose to give up her son Samuel to God's service.)
- Discover a phrase someone in your family is know for saying, such as, "Cool, dude."
- As a family, discuss: How do you rate your listening abilities on a scale from one to ten (with one being "I'm a horrible listener" and ten being "I hear and listen to everything anyone ever says to me").
Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Third Grade
Elijah Versus the Prophets of Baal
Bible passage to read together as a family: 1 Kings 18:17-39
Lesson theme: God responds to our needs.
Talk about it:
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Third Grade
Elijah Versus the Prophets of Baal
Bible passage to read together as a family: 1 Kings 18:17-39
Lesson theme: God responds to our needs.
Talk about it:
- Who was Baal?
- Who was Elijah?
- Why did Elijah challenge the prophets of Baal?
- Why did Baal lose the challenge?
- Why did the Lord win?
- What was the people's response to the Lord's victory?
- Since God is real, how should we respond to him today?
Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Second Grade
This Sunday your child will learn about the 400 years between the Old and New Testament.
Talk about it:
For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, and answer the "Big Question" for Volume 10, week 1.
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Second Grade
This Sunday your child will learn about the 400 years between the Old and New Testament.
Talk about it:
- There were 400 years between the Old and New Testament. Why did God wait so long to act? (We don't know--only god knows why He acts when He acts.)
- In 450 B.C. what made it hard for the people to spread God's good news? (There were few roads for traveling, there was no internet, and people spoke different languages making it hard to communicate.)
- If you wanted to send a message of good news to a friend today, how would you do it?
- What does the "fullness of time" mean? (God's perfect timing).
- Does it ever feel like you've been waiting 400 years for something? Is there a prayer you wish God would answer sooner? Would you like to tell me about it?
For more family fun go to www.whatsinthebible.com, and answer the "Big Question" for Volume 10, week 1.
Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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First Grade
This week your child will review the stories of King Saul, King David and King Solomon and learn the Biblical story of King Jeroboam.
Talk about it:
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First Grade
This week your child will review the stories of King Saul, King David and King Solomon and learn the Biblical story of King Jeroboam.
Talk about it:
- How would you answer this question? If I were a king, I would _______________.
- King Saul and King David were kings during the time 1050 B.C. to 971 B. C. What two books tell us about these kings? (1 and 2 Samuel)
- During the time period 971 B.C. to 586 B.C. how many kings did Israel have? (39)
- True of False: King Jeroboam followed God's laws and made sure the people did not follow idols. (False)
- What is something new you learned about Jeroboam?
Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Good Shepherd
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Preschool and Kindergarten
Jesus' Death and Resurrection
Bible verses to read together: Matthew 28:1-10; Luke 22:2; 23:33--24:9; John 19:38-42
It looked as if death had triumphed. Jesus' friends, terrified and brokenhearted, hid in quiet misery. To human eyes, it looked as if Jesus, with all His power, had no power to protect Himself from death. But, as His disciples feared for their lives, He was putting to death the power of death! Jesus was not rotting in a tomb--He was triumphing over it!
Jesus' death, resurrection and ascension to God's right hand in heaven converge as the pinnacle of history. Satan was dealt the blow that would eventually finish him off. Jesus did exactly what He had said He would do, what the prophets predicted he would do, completing the task that His Father had given Him to do. It is finished--He has done it!
Because most young children have not yet had firsthand experience with death, they may not comprehend what death and resurrection are all about. Share with your child the joy and wonder that Jesus' victory over death have wrought in you! They will respond gladly to the good news that Jesus is alive!
Say: The Bible verses we read tell about a time when Jesus' friends were very sad. Then came the happy day when they knew Jesus is alive! We read, "Jesus is risen from the dead." When we say that Jesus is risen, we mean that Jesus is alive. We can thank God that Jesus is alive. We can pray and give our thanks to God.
Pray: Dear God, thank You that Jesus is alive. We love you! Amen.
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Preschool and Kindergarten
Jesus' Death and Resurrection
Bible verses to read together: Matthew 28:1-10; Luke 22:2; 23:33--24:9; John 19:38-42
It looked as if death had triumphed. Jesus' friends, terrified and brokenhearted, hid in quiet misery. To human eyes, it looked as if Jesus, with all His power, had no power to protect Himself from death. But, as His disciples feared for their lives, He was putting to death the power of death! Jesus was not rotting in a tomb--He was triumphing over it!
Jesus' death, resurrection and ascension to God's right hand in heaven converge as the pinnacle of history. Satan was dealt the blow that would eventually finish him off. Jesus did exactly what He had said He would do, what the prophets predicted he would do, completing the task that His Father had given Him to do. It is finished--He has done it!
Because most young children have not yet had firsthand experience with death, they may not comprehend what death and resurrection are all about. Share with your child the joy and wonder that Jesus' victory over death have wrought in you! They will respond gladly to the good news that Jesus is alive!
Say: The Bible verses we read tell about a time when Jesus' friends were very sad. Then came the happy day when they knew Jesus is alive! We read, "Jesus is risen from the dead." When we say that Jesus is risen, we mean that Jesus is alive. We can thank God that Jesus is alive. We can pray and give our thanks to God.
Pray: Dear God, thank You that Jesus is alive. We love you! Amen.
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