Early Elementary Summer Sunday Learning Ideas:
Our Summer Sessions for early elementary students deal with the practice of Being The Church, Becoming Disciples and Building Peace.
Using the lesson ideas below, you will be teaching your child basic fundamentals of Christian Formation. We look forward to hearing all about how your child learned and grew this summer! Please post updates via email to the Youth Director. God bless you and your child as you seek to know Him more fully!
August 21
Lesson: When we obey God, we are building peace.
Scripture: Micah 4:1-5
Bible Verse: “We will walk in the name of the Lord our God forever and ever.” -Micah 4:5b
August 28
Lesson: When we work for peace, we are called children of God.
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12
Bible Verse: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” -Matthew 5:9
Fall Sunday Series
We are very excited about coming together again to learn our Fall and Winter Series! Marilyn Whitenack will once again be leading our Early Elementary students, with Mike Deur, and they welcome your children to their class! Please contact the church office with your questions, comments or concerns.
Unit 1: God Calls A People
September 4, 2011
Lesson: You Will Be A Blessing
Bible Verse: “All the families of earth will be blessed because of you.” – Genesis 12:3, CEB
Bible Story:Genesis 11:27-12:9
FaithPoint: God calls us to be a blessing to others.
September 11, 2011
Lesson: Abraham And Lot
Bible Verse: “May the LORD bless his people with peace!” – Psalm 29:11, NRSV
Bible Story: Genesis 13:1-18
FaithPoint: God wants us to live peacefully with one another.
September 18, 2011
Lesson: Baby Isaac
Bible Verse: “Trust the LORD!” -Psalm 27:14, CEV
Bible Story: Genesis 18:1-15
FaithPoint: God keeps promises.
September 25, 2011
Lesson: Isaac And Rebekah
Bible Verse: “God will never forget his promises.” – Psalm 105:8, CEV, adapted
Bible Story: Genesis 24
FaithPoint: God will guide us and bless us.
Unit 2: God’s Family Grows
October 2, 2011
Lesson: Jacob And Esau
Bible Verse: “Children are a blessing and a gift from the LORD.” – Psalm 127:3, CEV
Bible Story: Genesis 25:19-28
FaithPoint: We are children of God, each of us is unique and special.
October 9, 2011
Lesson: Jacob Is Not Fair
Bible Verse: “Doing what is right and fair pleases the LORD.” – Proverbs 21:3, CEV
Bible Story: Genesis 25:27-34
FaithPoint: God wants us to be fair with one another.
October 16, 2011
Lesson: Jacob Cheats Esau
Bible Verse: “Obey me and don’t cheat anyone.” – Leviticus 25:17, CEV
Bible Story: Genesis 27:1-38
FaithPoint: God wants us to be honest with one another.
October 23, 2011
Lesson: Jacob’s Ladder
Bible Verse: “I am with you and will keep you wherever you go.” – Genesis 28:15
Bible Story: Genesis 28:10-22
FaithPoint: God is always with us.
October 30, 2011
Lesson: Esau Forgives Jacob
Bible Verse: “Forgive one another.” – Ephesians 4:32, NRSV, adapted
Bible Story: Genesis 31:3, 17-18; 32:3-22; 33:1-4
FaithPoint: God wants us to forgive one another.
Unit 3: Hope For God’s People
November 6, 2011
Lesson: Joseph’s Coat
Bible Verse: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart.” – Proverbs 3:5, NRSV
Bible Story: Genesis 37
FaithPoint: God is with us in difficult times.
November 13, 2011
Lesson: Joseph In Egypt
Bible Verse: “The LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love.” – Genesis 39:2, NRSV
Bible Story: Genesis 39:1-3; 40:1-13; 41:1-57
FaithPoint: God is with us and helps us help others.
November 20, 2011
Lesson: Joseph Shows Love
Bible Verse: “It was not you who sent me here, but God.” – Genesis 45:8, NRSV
Bible Story:Genesis 41:53-44:34; 45:3-15
FaithPoint: God helps us show love to others.
November 27, 2011
Lesson: A Messiah Is Coming
Bible Verse: “A child is born for us.” – Isaiah 9:6, NRSV
Bible Story: Isaiah 9:2; 6:7
FaithPoint: Jesus is the Messiah God promised to us.
