Parent’s Corner- November 25, 2018

 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Thanksgiving.  It is a day, but it is also a state of mind.  Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could continue “Thanksgiving” throughout the year, especially as we head into a season that is heavily influenced by commercialism?   I’ve heard about many ways in which families have implemented this.  Some keep books and record things they are thankful for.  Some keep jars and use slips of paper to express their thanks.  My husband and I are thinking about how we will implement this more in the life of our family.  What are your ideas?  I’d love to hear them!

I’m so thankful for each of you today!  Enjoy this day in your parenting journey!

This week in Sunday School-

2/3s- Daniel

Scripture- Daniel 6

Lesson Truth- God is with us- always and everywhere

Aims for the Children- to do at least one of the following during the lesson:

1.     Tell who Daniel obeyed and to whom he prayed

2.     Tell who took care of Daniel in the lions’ den

3.     Say a prayer of thanks to God for taking care of us

4s-K- God Uses Samson to Deliver Israel

Scripture- Judges 13-16

Lesson Goal- Students will praise God, who delivers His people, and will use the gifts that God gives for His glory.

Bible Truths-

1.     God specially prepared Samson to deliver Israel.

2.     Although the Philistines defeated Samson, God was exalted.

3.     Samson’s behavior was not always right, but God sovereignly accomplished His will through Samson’s life.

Key Verse- “Then Samson called to the Lord, saying, ‘O Lord God, remember me, I pray! Strengthen me, I pray, just this once, O God, that I may with one blow take vengeance on the Philistines for my two eyes.’” Judges 16:28

1st-2nd, 3rd-5th- God Uses Samson to Deliver Israel

Scripture- Judges 13-16

Lesson Goal- Students will praise God, who delivers His people, and will use the gifts that God gives for His glory.

Lesson Objectives- Students will be able to

1.     Describe how God prepared Samson to deliver Israel.

2.     Explain how Samson was defeated and God was exalted in his life.

3.     Evaluate what was good and bad in Samson’s life.

4.     Analyze how God sovereignly accomplished His will through Samson’s life.

Key Verse- “Then Samson called to the Lord, saying, ‘O Lord God, remember me, I pray! Strengthen me, I pray, just this once, O God, that I may with one blow take vengeance on the Philistines for my two eyes.’” Judges 16:28

Children’s Church- Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees

Scripture- Matthew 12:22-37

Lesson Goal- The child will respond to God’s revelation by believing and bearing good fruit.

Bible Truths-

1.     The Pharisees said that Satan gave Jesus His power

2.     The Pharisees rejected God’s revealed truth

3.     Jesus rebuked the Pharisees

4.     People with good hearts will say good words

Key Verse- “He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad.” Matthew 12:30