December 13th Lessons

9:00am DiscipleLand

1st-2nd grade 
Christmas Lesson--Christmas Around the World
Luke 2:8-20
Jesus' birth in Bethlehem is celebrated all around the world.

Verse:

"But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people."--Luke 2:10

Focus:

~The Angels brought the news about Jesus Christ for all the people.

~Believers around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus in many ways.

~The good news of Jesus is for all people around the world.

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9:00am DiscipleLand

3rd-4th grade 
Christmas Lesson--Amazing Savior

Matthew 1:18-25
Jesus came from God to save all people from sins.

Verse:

"She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,[a] because he will save his people from their sins.”--Matthew 1:21

Focus:

~God, Jesus, came to earth as a human baby.

~Jesus' mother was a virgin.  His "father" was God the Holy Spirit.

~Joseph was a man of faith who willingly did God's will.
~"Jesus" means "salvation".  "Immanuel" means "God with us."

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10:45am TRU 

1st-4th grade 

Main Focus: Jesus Is the Promise (The Birth of Jesus--Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 1:1-16)

Anticipate: Reindeer in the Stable

God's people knew God had promised to send a Messiah.  They weren't expecting God to send Him to earth as a humble servant.  But God planned it that way.  He sent His Son to be born in a stable--a dwelling place for animals, and then laid in a food trough in an insignificant town called Bethlehem. 

Jesus is the promise of God!  God never forgot His promise to Send Jesus, the Redeemer.  Today we can know and trust that God will remain faithful to His promise to return to earth.

Memory Verse:

"Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them."--Luke 1:68

God loves His people so much that He promised long ago to provide the Redeemer, the coming King.  God prepared the way by sending John the baptist.  God kept His promise and chose Mary to become the mother of the Messiah.

Respond: Morse Code Necklace/Symbol Keychains

Even though God is with us, it's easy to forget sometimes.  Having a reminder can help us remember God's faithfulness to His promises.  

December 06 lessons

9:00am DiscipleLand

1st-2nd grade 
Why We Got the Bible Lesson 1--The Bible Enters My Mind

1 Kings 3:2-15 (King Solomon asked God for wisdom)

God uses the Bible to develop believers mind.

Verse: 

"Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. "--Colossians 3:2

Focus:

~When people read the Bible, God's Word reaches their minds.
~God honored Solomon's prayer by not only giving him wisdom and understanding but also riches and fame.
~Missionary Hudson Taylor used his wisdom to serve others in China.

Missionary Biography: Hudson Taylor--Missionary to China

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9:00am DiscipleLand

3rd-4th grade 
Powerful Messengers Lesson 1--Special Gifts

Acts 9:32-43
the Holy Spirit empowers Christians to serve others with their spiritual gifts.

Verse: 

"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms."--1 Peter 4:10

Focus:

~God has the power to heal every disease.

~God uses His people His way to accomplish His plan.
~God has given spiritual gifts to use for His glory
~Peter used the gifts of healing and evangelism.

Missionary Biography: Stephen, the First Martyr--Circa A.D. 36, Jerusalem

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10:45am TRU 

1st-4th grade 

Main Focus: God Prepares the Way and He Will Provide (Mary--Luke 1:25-55)

Anticipate: Angel in Disguise

Memory Verse:

"Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them."--Luke 1:68

God loves His people so much that He promised long ago to provide the Redeemer, the coming King.  God prepared the way by sending John the baptist.  God kept His promise and chose Mary to become the mother of the Messiah.

Worship Response: God provided Jesus for us to be free from sin and death.  We praise God and celebrate Jesus!

Respond: God Uses Us!

God provides for us in many ways.  Sometimes God chooses to provide for others through individuals like John the baptist and Mary.  Sometimes God wants us to be His vessel and provide for those we see with different needs.