Garden of Gethsemane

1. Write April memory verse in notebook - Proverbs 3:5-6

2. Nature Story - show chrysalis

3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament

4, Review favorite songs

5. Hymn - Christ the Lord is Risen Today

6. Read - John 18:2-19:16

7. Read Story - The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
8. Repeat the Lord's Prayer

April - Trust in the Lord with all thy heart; and lean not unto thy own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He will direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

The Last Supper

1. Write April memory verse in notebook - Proverbs 3:5-6

2. Repeat the Lord's Prayer

3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament

4, Review favorite songs

5. Hymn - Christ the Lord is Risen Today

6. Read - John 13; Matthew 26:17-30

April - Trust in the Lord with all thy heart; and lean not unto thy own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He will direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

Jesus Heals a Demoniac

1. Write March memory verse in notebook - Matthew 6:9-13

2. Prayer

3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament

4, Review favorite songs

5. Introduce new Hymn - Christ the Lord is Risen Today

6. Read - Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5, Luke 8:26-39
7. Play Bible Swords

March - Our Father, which art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen Matthew 6:9-13

The Pool of Bethesda

1. Write March memory verse in notebook - Matthew 6:9-13

2. Prayer

3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament

4, Review favorite songs

5. Introduce new Hymn - Christ the Lord is Risen Today
6. The Lord's Prayer Bracelet

7. Read - John 5 - Act out story.
Pool of Bethesda Race

March - Our Father, which art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen Matthew 6:9-13

Sermon on the Mount

1. Write February memory verse in notebook - Psalms 55:22.

2. Prayer

3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament

4, Review favorite songs

5. Sing Hymn - Nothing But the Blood of Jesus
6. Sing 12 Disciples Song 

7. Read - Matthew 5

Learn and discuss the Beatitudes

February- Cast your cares on the Lord, and He will sustain you. He will never let the righteous fall. Psalms 55:22.

Jesus Teaches About Prayer

1. Write March memory verse in notebook - Matthew 6:9-13

2. Prayer

3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament

4, Review favorite songs

5. Introduce new Hymn - Christ the Lord is Risen Today
6. Introduce The Lord's Prayer in sign language

7. Read - Luke 11:1-11; Matthew 6:9-13

The Lord's Prayer Bracelet

March - Our Father, which art in Heaven, hallowed by Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen Matthew 6:9-13

Wedding at Cana

1. Write January memory verse in notebook - Matthew 6:20-21

2. Prayer
3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament
4, Review favorite songs
5. Introduce new Hymn - Onward Christian Soldiers
6. Sing 12 Disciples Song
7. Read - John 2

Jesus changing water to wine in Cana

January-   Store up for yourselves treasures in Heaven where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:20-21

Jesus and the Samaritan Woman

1. Write February memory verse in notebook - Psalms 55:22.

2. Prayer

3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament

4, Review favorite songs

5. Sing Hymn - Nothing But the Blood of Jesus
6. Sing 12 Disciples Song 

7. Read - John 4

8. Play Running on Thirsty Game. You will need staws and 2 cups for each kid.

February- Cast your cares on the Lord, and He will sustain you. He will never let the righteous fall. Psalms 55:22.

Jesus Teaches Nicodemus

1. Write February memory verse in notebook - Psalms 55:22.

2. Prayer

3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament

4, Review favorite songs

5. Introduce new Hymn - Nothing But the Blood of Jesus

6. Sing 12 Disciples Song 
7. Read - John 3:1-21

February- Cast your cares on the Lord, and He will sustain you. He will never let the righteous fall. Psalms 55:22.

Jesus Calls His First Disciples

1. Write January memory verse in notebook - Matthew 6:20-21

2. Prayer

3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament

4, Review favorite songs

5. Introduce new Hymn - Onward Christian Soldiers

6. Read - Matthew 4:18, Mark 1:16, Luke 5

Sing 12 Disciples Song 

Jesus said to try casting their nets on the other side of the boat

January-   Store up for yourselves treasures in Heaven where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:20-21

Temptation of Jesus

1. Write January memory verse in notebook - Matthew 6:20-21
2. Prayer
3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament
4, Review favorite songs
5. Introduce new Hymn - Onward Christian Soldiers
6. Read - Matthew 4, Luke 4

January-   Store up for yourselves treasures in Heaven where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:20-21

The Baptism of Jesus

The Baptism of Jesus

1. Write January memory verse in notebook - Matthew 6:20-21
2. Prayer
3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament
4, Review favorite songs
5. Introduce new Hymn - Onward Christian Soldiers
6. Read - Matthew 3:13, Mark 1:9, Luke 3:21

We had the kids act out the story of Jesus' baptism. Next we played human tic tac toe using questions from today's lesson. We put 9 chairs in the shape of a tic tac toe board and played boys against the girls..

John baptizing Jesus. We didn't have a dove so we used a glow stick.

January-   Store up for yourselves treasures in Heaven where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do no break in and steal. Where you treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:20-21

John the Baptist Prepares the Way

John the Baptist Prepares the Way

1. Write December memory verse in notebook - Servant of All
2. Prayer
3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament
4, Sing Christmas Songs
5. Hymn - Adeste Fideles
6. Read - Matthew 3, Mark 1:4, Luke 3, John 1:15

Bring honey and edible crickets. Explain the meaning of "good fruit"

Our visitor was an awesome John the Baptist!

December – If anyone wants to be first, he must be very last and the servant of all. Mark 9:35

The Birth of Jesus Foretold

Matthew 1 - The Birth of Jesus Foretold

1. Write December memory verse in notebook - Servant of All
2. Prayer
3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament
4, Sing Christmas Songs
5. Hymn - Adeste Fideles
6. Read Matthew 1


Also, this month we will emphasize the memory verse, that anyone who wants to be first must be the very last.

7. Story Time

December – If anyone wants to be first, he must be very last and the servant of all. Mark 9:35

The Birth of John the Baptist

Luke 1 and John 1:6 The Birth of John the Baptist

1. Write December memory verse in notebook - Servant of All
2. Prayer
3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament
4, Sing Christmas Songs
5. Hymn - Adeste Fideles
6. Read Luke 1 and John 1:6

For this lesson we acted out the story. We used a chalkboard to write "His name is John". We also played a variety of games (hop scotch, tic tac toe) with neon duct tape and glow sticks to emphasize that John was the path to Jesus, the light of the world.

Also, this month we will emphasize the memory verse, that anyone who wants to be first must be the very last.

7. Story Time

December – If anyone wants to be first, he must be very last and the servant of all. Mark 9:35

Exodus 19 and 20 - God gives the 10 Commandments

Exodus 19 and 20 - God Gives the 10 Commandments

1. Write November memory verse in notebook - Do not fear for I am with you
2. Prayer
3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament and other hymns
4. Hymn - When We All Get to Heaven
5. Read Exodus 19 and 20 - 10 Commandments




6. Story Time

November – So do not fear for I am with you. Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

Exodus 17 - Water from a Rock

Exodus 17 - Water from a Rock

1. Write November memory verse in notebook - Do not fear for I am with you
2. Prayer
3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament and other hymns
4. Hymn - When We All Get to Heaven
5. Read Exodus 17 - Water from a Rock
 (You can see my husband pulling blue plastic tablecloth from under a "rock" (covered box). The plastic is connected with fishing line so as to be invisible.

6. Story Time

November – So do not fear for I am with you. Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

Exodus 16 - Quail and Manna

Exodus 16 - Quail and Manna

1. Write November memory verse in notebook - Do not fear for I am with you
2. Prayer
3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament and other hymns
4. Hymn - When We All Get to Heaven
5. Read Exodus 16 - Quail and Manna. Spread a sheet on the floor and sprinkle Frosted Flakes "manna" down for kids to collect for 6 days. Except for day 6, if anyone gathers too much, it turns bad. We put black jelly beans in with the flakes.

6. Story Time

November – So do not fear for I am with you. Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

Exodus 12 - The Passover

Exodus 12 - The Passover

1. Write October memory verse in notebook - Do not fear for I am with you
2. Prayer
3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament and other hymns
4. Hymn - When We All Get to Heaven
5. Read Exodus 12 - The Passover

6. Story Time

October – So do not fear for I am with you. Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

Exodus 13:17 - 14 Crossing the Red Sea

Exodus 13:17 - 14 Crossing the Red Sea

1. Write November memory verse in notebook - Do not fear for I am with you
2. Prayer
3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament and other hymns
4. Hymn - When We All Get to Heaven
5. Read Exodus 13:17 - 14 Crossing the Red Sea







6. Story Time

November – So do not fear for I am with you. Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10