Upper Elementary Summer Sunday Learning Ideas
Our upper elementary students really enjoyed relating Scripture to their daily lives this past season. So here are a few places to start. We’d love to hear how your summer is going and if you happen to see God in your daily life. Post your news via email to the Youth Director!
August 14
Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3
Theme: Measuring The Media
August 21
Scripture: Romans 15:1-6
Theme: Winning Isn’t Everything
August 28
Scripture: John 3:16-18
Theme: What We Believe
Fall Sunday Series
We are very excited about coming together again to learn our Fall and Winter Series! Pennie Brinning and Nicole Peterson will once again be leading our 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders through the Sunday School Year here at WUMC and welcome your children to their class! Please contact the church office with your questions, comments or concerns.
Module 1: Kids All Around Me
Scripture: Luke 18:9-14
Bible Point: God’s Approval Matters Most
Bible Verse: “Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were any good, I would not be Christ’s servant.” – Galatians 1:10
Discussion Starters: *Do you think Liddell did the right thing? Why or Why Not?
*How much of a risk would you take to stand up for something you believe in? Would you ever risk your life?
*How should you respond when you feel you must take a stand for something that others disagree with?
*Brainstorm ways you can stand up for your beliefs at school or at work even though your choices may be unpopular with some.
Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18
Bible Point: Fads Come And Go, But Our Relationship With Jesus Lasts Forever
Bible Verse: “The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.” – Isaiah 40:8
Discussion Starters: *What fads or trends did you follow or do you follow now?
*Is following fads or trends wrong? What makes fads or trends bad?
*What unique characteristics do you see in your own personality or in each other’s personalities? What do you have to contribute to the world that is unique?
Scripture: Luke 9:49-50
Bible Point: Cliques Are Not A Part Of God’s Plan
Bible Verse: “My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others? – James 2:1
Discussion Starters: *How do you think Morgan felt when he sat next to Justin? Explain.
*How do you think Justin felt when Morgan sat next to him? Explain.
*Have you ever felt “left out” by a group? If so, what did it feel like?
*Think of a time you left someone out? What could you do to help that person feel included in the future?
Module 2: School
Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24
Bible Point: God Expects Us To Do Our Best In School
Bible Verse: “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” – Colossians 3:23
Discussion Starters: *Sean studied hard to win the spelling bee. Is studying hard part of your routine? Why or why not?
*What is your goal for your schoolwork? How are you going to reach that goal?
*How do you think your life would change if you always worked, “as though you were working for the Lord”?
Scripture: 1 John 3:7
Bible Point: Cheating Hurts Everyone
Bible Verse: “If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest to little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.” – Luke 16:10
Discussion Starters: *What other kids of cheating are there besides cheating in school?
*Think of a time you’ve been tempted to cheat. What kept you from doing it? What do you think would have happened if you had cheated?
*Why does cheating hurt everyone?
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Bible Point: God Can Help Us Lead Balanced Lives
Bible Verse: “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven” – Ecclesiastes 3:1
Discussion Starters: *Think of a time you had too many things you wanted to do and not enough time to do them all. How did you decide which things to do and which things not to do? How can you best determine what’s really important in your life?
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17
Bible Point: Our Faith Can Help Us Get Along With Teachers
Bible Verse: “Students are not greater than their teacher. But the student who is fully trained will become like the teacher.” – Luke 6:40
Discussion Starters: *Think about the teachers you have (or had) who’ve influenced your life. What have they done that was special or that really affected your life? What did they teach you about life?
Scripture: Various Scriptures
Bible Point: We Can Take Our Faith To School
Bible Verse: “We cannot stop telling about everything we have seen and heard.” – Acts 4:20
Discussion Starters: *What is the light that we as Christians are to reflect?
*What’s one way you can reflect God’s light this week into a dark corner at work, school, or home?
*Think of at least one person you would like to share your faith with this week. Then pray together as a family, asking God to make each member of the family an instrument to proclaim God’s love to the people you’ve named.
Module 3: Following Jesus
Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28
Bible Point: We Serve God Best By Serving Others
Bible Verse: “Our people must learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others.” – Titus 3:14
Discussion Starters: *What would it be like to treat each person you came into contact with as if he or she were Jesus?
*Think of some specific things you would do the same as you do now, and think of some specific things you would do differently.
Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9
Bible Point: It’s Exciting To Tell Others About Jesus
Bible Verse: “If someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it.” – 1 Peter 3:15b
Discussion Starters: *What was Saint Francis asking God for?
*How can you be God’s instrument in your own life?
Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13
Bible Point: We Can Communicate With God Through Prayer
Bible Verse: “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done.” – Philippians 4:6
Discussion Starters: *How do you talk to God?
*Think of a time you’ve felt God near you. What did God say to you? What did you say to God?
*Think of something you would like to talk to God about this week. Share you thoughts and encourage each other in your individual prayer lives.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Bible Point: We Can Get To Know God By Reading The Bible
Bible Verse: “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is tru and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It convicts us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.” – 2 Timothy 3:16
Discussion Starters: *What’s one Bible verse or passage that has special meaning to you?
*How has God spoken to you through the Bible?
