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