Monthly Overview
“Can you say thank you?” How many times will a child be asked that question in their preschool years? We ask them again and again because we want to help them learn to be thankful. This month is all about saying thank you. In fact, we are going to be bubbling over with thankfulness with our Bubble Factory theme.
Throughout the month, preschoolers will learn to be thankful for their family, friends, and food. And, they’ll learn that saying, “Thank you” is just as important as being thankful.
Imagine the preschoolers in your church learning to tell God thank you – for EVERYTHING – all while having fun with their small group leaders and friends. Imagine them growing up giving thanks to the Lord with their WHOLE heart.
Imagine the preschoolers in your church learning to tell God thank you – for EVERYTHING – all while having fun with their small group leaders and friends. Imagine them growing up giving thanks to the Lord with their WHOLE heart.
BIBLE STORY:
Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz
Ruth 1–2
Ruth 1–2
STORY FOCUS
I can thank God for my family.
BIBLE STORY:
David and Jonathan
1 Samuel 18:1-4
1 Samuel 18:1-4
STORY FOCUS
I can thank God for my friends.
BIBLE STORY:
Manna
Exodus 16
Exodus 16
STORY FOCUS
I can thank God for food.
BIBLE STORY:
The Lepers
Luke 17:11-19
Luke 17:11-19
BOTTOM LINE
I can say thank you.
Monthly Overview
GOD VIEW: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE COURAGE AND GOD’S CHARACTER, AS SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG STORY
Honor is letting someone know you see how valuable they really are.All people have value because they were created in God’s image. God values each of us so much that He sent Jesus to make it possible for us to have a forever relationship with Him. We follow God’s example when we show others that they have value, too.
BIBLE STORY:
David and Goliath
1 Samuel 17
1 Samuel 17
BOTTOM LINE
Honor others by giving them a chance.
BIBLE STORY:
David and Jonathan
1 Samuel 18:1-11; 19:1-7; 20:1-42
1 Samuel 18:1-11; 19:1-7; 20:1-42
BOTTOM LINE
Honor others by putting them first.
BIBLE STORY:
David and Mephibosheth
2 Samuel 9:1-13 (Supporting: 2 Samuel 4:4)
2 Samuel 9:1-13 (Supporting: 2 Samuel 4:4)
BOTTOM LINE
Honor others by keeping your promises.
BIBLE STORY:
Daniel Is Thrown Into a Den of Lions
Daniel 6
Daniel 6
BOTTOM LINE
Honor God by giving Him credit.
5th & 6th grade @ 10:30 am service.
Your preteens need more than the same old Bible lessons; they need Bible depth. Grapple is specifically designed to get preteens grappling with tough questions in meaningful ways so they understand and own their faith.
Kids will grapple with these questions:
Relationships: Why in the World?
What Difference Can I Make?
Why Can't Countries Get Along?
Why Isn't There Enough to Go Around?
Is Our Environment Really Falling Apart?
What Difference Can I Make?
Why Can't Countries Get Along?
Why Isn't There Enough to Go Around?
Is Our Environment Really Falling Apart?
Faith Questions: Is Prayer Pointless?
What Takes God So Long?
Do My Prayers Bore God?
What if I Pray Really Hard, and God Says No?
What's the Right Way to Pray?
What Takes God So Long?
Do My Prayers Bore God?
What if I Pray Really Hard, and God Says No?
What's the Right Way to Pray?
Choices: Choices, Choices
Who Should I Listen To?
How Do I Know God's Voice?
What if It Doesn't Feel Wrong?
What if I Mess Up?
Who Should I Listen To?
How Do I Know God's Voice?
What if It Doesn't Feel Wrong?
What if I Mess Up?
These lessons--based on real questions asked by real 10- to 12-year-olds--grab their attention and don't let go. Kids will learn how to search the Bible for answers and build a faith foundation that guides their relationship with Jesus.
