CAM Challenge!

The Elementary Kids are in a CAM Challenge for the month of February!  It's a battle between the classes to bring in the most items for Gastonia's Crisis Assistance Ministry! For each item brought in, a point will be awarded.  FIVE points will be awarded for each jar of Peanut Butter and each jar of Jelly.  negative points will be assessed for damaged cans, boxes or expired items.  Kids will collect items in their Sunday school rooms and Ms. Sarah will count during the week and update the totals on the bulletin board outside the canteen. 
Kids are challenged to bring in food they like! The good cereals, the yummy spaghetti-os, their favorite mac and cheese and their favorite flavors of cake mixes and icing!

Sunday, February 2

Kindergarten: Let’s Find Out About Worship
Thank you to the Colletta's for teaching this week while Rev. Sally is in the Holy Land.  She will be returning this week - continued prayers for safe travels!

The Church is a safe place to be.  Jesus in the Temple. 

Bible Story:  Luke 2:39-52

Some things about Jesus’ life as he grew up we know because of what life was like in Bible times.  Jesus grew up in Nazareth.  Jesus learned to be a carpenter from Joseph.  Beginning at age five he probably went to the synagogue school and studied the Scriptures with other boys of Nazareth.  In today’s story, Jesus was old enough to attend the special worship activities at the Temple during Passover with the rest of the men.  

What questions do you think Jesus asked the teachers at the Temple?  What questions would you want to know?

 

1st & 2nd Grades

February Scripture Verse: We know that God has sent you to teach us.  You could not work these miracles, unless God were with you.  John 3:2, CEV

Bible Story:  Luke 5:1-11

Leap of Faith:  I know that God sent Jesus to teach me how to live.

Today’s story is about fish and the men who catch them.  Fishing was an important occupation in Bible times.  Fishermen had to know the different types of fish, the kinds of nets they could use and the importance of team work.  Fishermen of Bible times knew that if they didn’t work together, they could totally lose their catch of the day—or their boat.  As we hear the stories from the Bible, we are invited to be disciples of Jesus, too, to listen to his teachings and to know what God wants us to do.  What message do you hear?  How can you share that with others? 

Club3G: 3rd Grades

February Memory Verse: The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.  Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heave.  Give us this day our daily bread.  And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.  

4th & 5th Grades

Bible Verse:

Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you.  Go in peace.” Luke 7:50

The Gospels tells about:  Forgiveness

Bible Story:     Luke 7:36-50  

Faith Direction:  Jesus shows us how to forgive others.

Jesus shows us how to offer and receive forgiveness in our relationships with others. 

Has there been a time when you have:

Received forgiveness from a family member?

Offered forgiveness to a family member?

Received forgiveness from a friend?

Offered forgiveness to a friend?

Is it easy or difficult to offer and receive forgiveness?  Why? How does offering and receiving forgiveness strengthen our relationship with other?  With God?

Website Challenge: Get permission to go online www.GrowPoclaimServe.com/onthego

There's an app for that!

Several of our classes are using Cokesbury’s Grow, Proclaim, Serve! curriculum.  If your child is in the Preschool, First & Second Grade, or Fourth & Fifth Grade classes, you can continue the learning at home! Download “Grow, Proclaim, Serve! Mobile” in the iTunes app store.  It’s compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.  There are videos, games, music, and beneficial articles.  Even if your child’s class isn’t using this material, it can still be a great resource!

Sunday, January 26

Due to the snow days last week, we're a little behind on posting our blogs! 

 

Kindergarten: Let’s Find Out About Worship

I am your God and you are my child.  You belong to me and I belong to you. 

1st & 2nd Grades

January Scripture Verse:  Jesus matured in wisdom and years, and in favor with God and with people.  Luke 2:52

Bible Story:  Luke 4:14-30
Leap of Faith:  My faith in God grows as I grow.
Can you think of a time when you were sick or felt bad?  Can you think of a time when you felt lonely or discouraged when nothing going right?  What kind of “good news” would have made you feel better?

When today’s Bible story took place, Jesus had already begun his ministry of teaching and healing. Stories about him were beginning to spread. But it was the people in his own hometown, the people who had known him since he was a boy, just couldn’t believe that Jesus was the one they had been waiting for. 

Club3G: 3rd Grades

What is God saying to you in these verses?

When I am Lonely… Psalm 23

When I am Worried… Matthew 6:25-33

When I am Afraid… Psalm 27:1

When I feel that God is far away… Romans 8:38-39

When I am tempted to go along with the crowd rather than doing what I know is right… 1 Peter 3:13-17

When I have trouble getting along with other people…Romans 12:14-18

4th & 5th Grades

Bible Verse: Treat people in the same way that you want them to treat you. Luke 6:31, CEB
The Gospels tells about: How to Treat Others
Bible Story:  Luke 6:20-38  
Faith Direction:  Jesus teaches us to treat others with respect and love.
What does it mean to treat others the way you want to be treated?  How easy or difficult is this to do in your everyday life?  Why is it easier to treat some people with kindness and generosity than others?  Is it hard for you to view people with whom you’re competing as your friends?  What are some ways to overcome this? 
Website Challenge:  Get permission to go online www.GrowPoclaimServe.com/onthego