Season Themes: Choosing God's Way / Work for God
Sessions 1-6: Choosing God's Way These sessions begin with the ascension of Jesus to Heaven and the knowledge that with or without his presence, Jesus always loves us. Jesus chose God's way and so did his disciples. In order to learn about God's way, Children are encouraged to listen to when others tell about Jesus and to know that he cares about us, even when we're ill or in trouble. God's ways mean that we can show the love of Jesus, share it and learn together about him.
Session 1: All Change (Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:7-11; Matt 28:20) Session 2: Serving God (Acts 11:19-30) Session 3: Dear God please help (Matthew 4:23-25; 8:14-15) Session 4: Choosing God's way (Acts 16:25-36) Session 5: Living for Jesus (Acts 18:1-4,7-8,11,18) Session 6: More to learn (Acts 3:1-26; 16:4-5; 18:23; 20:20)
Sessions 7-12: Work for God These sessions concentrate on working out the implications of choosing God's way. They include learning to fogive and not quarrel, saying sorry, loving others, thanking God for good leaders and for families who care for us. The teaching is rooted in children's everyday experiences, understanding and abilities. They are encouraged to apply what they learn to their own lives, and to know that our loving God has a unique plan and purpose for them.
Session 7: Work at making peace (Genesis 26:12-25) Session 8: Work at forgiving (Matthew 18:21-35) Session 9: Work at making friends (Genesis 27:41; 32:9-21; 33:3-11) Session 10: Work at loving others (Matthew 5:43-48) Session 11: Work at learning to care (Genesis 41:28-55) Session 12: Work at family fun (Genesis 46:5-7, 28-34;47:1-12)
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