July 23rd Lessons

9:00am DiscipleLand 

1st-2nd grade 

Village Life with God, Lesson 8--Health and Healing

God provides guidelines for His people to care for their bodies.
2 Kings 5:1-19--Naaman and Elisha

God Is Our Healer

Verse: Proverbs 17:22

Focus:

~God is the Great Healer.

~God gave His people laws to keep them healthy.

~God healed Naaman of his leprosy. 

Missionary Biography: David Livingstone--Journey Completed

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9:00am DiscipleLand

3rd-4th grade

Triumphant Over All: Lesson 8--Be Courageous!

Jesus assures His disciples that the Holy Spirit will guide them and strengthen them.

John 15:18-16:33

Vers: John 16:33

Focus:

~Just as the world hated Jesus, it also hates Jesus' followers and persecutes them. 
~The Holy Spirit is a faithful Counselor who guides and strengthen believers.
~Jesus promised that the grieving of the disciples would be turned into joy when they see Him alive again.

Missionary Biography: Mark and Gloria Zook--The Rest of the Story

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10:45am TRU

1st-4th grade

Main Focus: God Delivers
Paul and Silas in Prison

(Acts 16:16-35)

Anticipate:  

Worship with Mr. Michael
Game: "Long Last Spin"

Memory Verse: 

“Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through me.  If you really know me, you will know my Father as well.  From now on, you do know him and have seen him.'”                                          —John 14:6-7

Even though Paul and Silas were put in prison, they did not stop talking to and praising God.  God delivered them by sending an earthquake.  God miraculously delivered Paul and Silas and used that opportunity to deliver an entire family of the Roman jailer!  

Respond: 

Bless:

“Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through me.  If you really know me, you will know my Father as well.  From now on, you do know him and have seen him.'”                                          —John 14:6-7

May our children find rest and refuge in God Almighty.  May He be their Deliverer and their safe place.

July 16th Lessons

9:00am DiscipleLand 

1st-2nd grade 

Village Life with God, Lesson 7--Marketplace

God provides everything His people need.
Ezekiel 27:12-24--Marketplace in Type

God Is Our Provider

Verse: James 1:17a

Focus:

~God provides everything His people need.

~Bible time people came to the marketplace to buy and sell goods.

~People traded for things they needed during Bible times.

Missionary Biography: David Livingstone--God's Protection

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9:00am DiscipleLand

3rd-4th grade

Triumphant Over All: Lesson 7--Be Fruitful!

Jesus promises to help His disciples even after He ascents to heaven.

John 14:1-15:17

Vers: John 15:8

Focus:

~Jesus prepared His sickles for His departure.
~Jesus is the only way to God the Father.
~Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to guide and empower His followers.
~Jesus taught His followers how to be fruitful.

Missionary Biography: Mark and Gloria Zook--Chronological Bible Teaching

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10:45am TRU

1st-4th grade

Main Focus: God Wants Everyone to Know Him
Paul in Antioch

(Acts 11:19-30)

Anticipate: "First Questions"

Worship with Mr. Michael
Game: "Pass the Smile"

Memory Verse: 

“Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through me.  If you really know me, you will know my Father as well.  From now on, you do know him and have seen him.'”                                          —John 14:6-7

After the believers were scattered outside of Jerusalem because of persecution, they went to nearby regions and started sharing the good news of Jesus with other Jews, and some even started talking about Jesus with Gentiles, non-Jews.  Antioch was one of those cities, where the first Gentile church was established.  The church in Antioch received Barnabas and his encouragement to stay faithful to Jesus' truth.  Barnabas then invited Paul to join his ministry in Antioch, and together, they ministered for a year there.  When the church in Antioch heard about the famine in Jerusalem, they were moved by the Holy Spirit and gave and sent what they had to the believers in Jerusalem.  They were also the 1st church that send out Paul and Barnabas as missionaries to other regions.  

Respond: "We Are the Church"

God's church follows God's teaching and testify for the Lord through their love for one another, just like the Antioch church.

Bless:

“Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through me.  If you really know me, you will know my Father as well.  From now on, you do know him and have seen him.'”                                          —John 14:6-7

May our children know that God is love.  May God's Spirit use our children to show His love to others around them.  

July 09 Lessons

9:00am DiscipleLand 

1st-2nd grade 

Village Life with God, Lesson 6--Birds and Insects

God created every small creature to fulfill His purposes.
Exodus 8-10--The 10 Plagues

God Is Perfect

Verse Review: Genesis 15:6; Psalm 86:11, 103:8; Leviticus 26:4; Genesis 1:25

Focus:

~God is perfect.

~God uses His creation to show Himself to people.

~God used 3 plagues of insects to make Pharaoh set His people free.

Missionary Biography: David Livingstone--A Wife and Family

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9:00am DiscipleLand

3rd-4th grade

Triumphant Over All: Lesson 6--The Last Supper

Jesus courageously faced the events that led to His upcoming death. 

John 13:1-20; Matthew 26:1-35 

Verse Review: Luke 19:17; Matthew 21:9; Luke 20:39-40; Luke 21:31; Matthew 25:40

Focus:

~Jesus has divine control over events and timing of His death.
~Jesus set an example for His disciples by washing their feet.
~Jesus transformed the Passover into the Lord's Supper.

Missionary Biography: Mark and Gloria Zook--Getting to Know the Mouks

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10:45am TRU

1st-4th grade

Main Focus: God's Son Changes Everything
Paul's Conversion

(Acts 3:1-10; Acts 5)

Anticipate: 

Worship with Mr. Michael
Game: "4 Corners"

Memory Verse: 

“He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever--holy and awesome is his name.”                                          —Psalm 111:9

God’s Son changes everything!  When we have true encounter with Jesus, it is impossible to have our lives stay unchanged.  Even Saul, who persecuted early Christians, was forever changed when he met Jesus.  

Respond: 

God's Son, Jesus, changes us.

Bless:

“He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever—holy and awesome is his name.”  Psalm 111:9

May our children be transformed by knowing Jesus came to earth, died and rose again for them.

July 02 Lessons

9:00am DiscipleLand 

1st-2nd grade 

Village Life with God, Lesson 5--Animals

God created animals for people to care for and enjoy.
Genesis 1-2--Creation

God Is Our Redeemer

Verse: Genesis 1:25

Focus:

~Jesus is our Redeemer who paid for our sins.

~God created animals and put humans to care for and to be in charge of them.

~God gave Adam the job of naming the animals.

Missionary Biography: David Livingstone--Attack

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9:00am DiscipleLand

3rd-4th grade

Triumphant Over All: Lesson 5--Judgement Day

Jesus welcomes and rewards those who faithfully serve Him.

Matthew 25

Verse: Matthew 25:40

Focus:

~Believers must always be ready for Jesus' return.
~God expects believers to serve Him with their best ability that God has given them.
~At Jesus' return, He will judge everyone according to their actions.

Missionary Biography: Mark and Gloria Zook--Starting out

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10:45am TRU

1st-4th grade

Remember and Celebrate: Feast of Tabernacle
Review Sunday

Every quarter, our TRU children participate in the review game of ZONK! to help them remember what they've discovered during the past several weeks in the Big God Story.

God commanded the Israelites to set aside 7 days to put up temporary tents to remember and celebrate God's provision. When God God wants us to know that He provides all that we need even when we live on this earth temporarily.  He also wants us to look forward to the day when we get to live in our eternal home, heaven, with Him. 

Worship with Mr. Michael
Game: "Pass That Smile"

Memory Verse: 

“He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever--holy and awesome is his name.”                                          —Psalm 111:9

June 25th Lessons

9:00am DiscipleLand 

1st-2nd grade 

Village Life with God, Lesson 4--Plants and Herbs

God created plants and herbs for people to enjoy.
Numbers 13-14--The 12 Spies

God Is Love

Verse: Psalm 103:8

Focus:

~God loves us and will provide what is best for us.

~The Promised Land produced wonderful food for God's people.

~Only 2 out of the 12 spies trusted in God's love and power.

Missionary Biography: David Livingstone--Off to Africa

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9:00am DiscipleLand

3rd-4th grade

Triumphant Over All: Lesson 4--Signs

Jesus warns His followers to be prepared for trials after His death.

John 12:20-50; Luke 21:5-36

Verse: Luke 21:31

Focus:

~Jesus brought light and salvation through His death and resurrection.
~Jesus warned that many terrible events will happen before His 2nd return..
~Every word in the Bible will be fulfilled exactly as written.

Missionary Biography: Mark and Gloria Zook--Arrival

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10:45am TRU

1st-4th grade

Main Focus: God's Power Changes Everything
Healing of the Beggar

(Acts 3:1-10; Acts 5)

Anticipate: "What Do You See?" 

Imagine seeing the world the way God sees it!  We get God's perspective on the world when we trust and obey Jesus and receive the Holy Spirit.  It is through God's power that we are changed and become different people.  As the Spirit makes us more like Jesus, we can see things  a new and different way--God's way.

Worship with Youth Band
Game: "Turn and Change!"

Memory Verse: 

“He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever--holy and awesome is his name.”                                          —Psalm 111:9

Jesus 

Respond: "Balloon Race"

God's Holy Spirit moves us and leads us in His directions.  

Bless:

“He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever—holy and awesome is his name.”  Psalm 111:9

May our children know that God's power changes everything and allow His Holy Spirit to direct them to do God's will.

June 18th Lessons

9:00am DiscipleLand 

1st-2nd grade 

Village Life with God, Lesson 3--Season and Weather

God controls the seasons and weather to accomplish His purposes.
1 Kings 17:1-17; 18:41-46--Elijah and the Draught

God Is Unchanging.

Verse: Leviticus 26:4

Focus:

~God is unchanging.

~God is in control of the weather.

~Elijah used the weather to show that God is in control.

Missionary Biography: David Livingstone--A Missionary Trusts God

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9:00am DiscipleLand

3rd-4th grade

Triumphant Over All: Lesson 3--The King Answers

Jesus amazes everyone with His insight to the Scriptures.

Luke 20:20-21:4

Verse: Luke 20:39-40

Focus:

~The religious leaders could not trick Jesus because He is God who knows all things.
~Jesus used one question to help people realized that Christ is God.
~God value willing giving from the heart instead of giving out of obligation.

Missionary Biography: Mark and Gloria Zook--Training with New Tribes Mission

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10:45am TRU

1st-4th grade

Main Focus: God's Spirit Changes Everything
Ascension and Holy Spirit

(Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1-2)

Anticipate: "Test of Strength" 

With the help of the Holy Spirit, Peter became bold as he preached to the crowd during Pentecost.  As a result, 3,000 people came to believe in Jesus Christ.

Worship with Youth Band
Game: "Change of Status"

Memory Verse: 

“He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever--holy and awesome is his name.”                                          —Psalm 111:9

Respond: "The Spirit Changes Everything"

Before He returned to heaven, Jesus told His disciples to make disciples. This may feel overwhelming at times, but God doesn’t expect us to do it alone: We have the Holy Spirit inside us to give us strength. God desires to see us live like new creations, so He sends His Holy Spirit to live in us. God’s Spirit changes everything, He changes us and teaches us what God wants us to know. Think about how one ingredient in our next activity can change everything in the same way God’s Spirit changes everything.

Bless:

“He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever—holy and awesome is his name.”  Psalm 111:9

May our children know that God’s Spirit has changed them so that they might become more like Jesus.