"Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit."
“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. “ 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
This week I have had the privilege of watching the VBS experience unfold. I have had the joy of watching so many volunteers serve in different capacities from providing and serving snacks, to caring for the children of workers, to organizing details behind the scenes, to leading a group of children, to leading an activity, to setting up and cleaning up. . . the Lord has allowed all us to serve for His glory. Thank you for all of you who were able to serve this past week. It is a beautiful thing to see the body come together! While VBS may be over for this year, there are always opportunities to serve the body. If you’re interested in helping in or praying for Children’s ministry, I’m always happy to talk with you!
Lessons from June 24, 2018-
2s/3s- Blue and Green and Purple Too! The Story of God’s Colorful World
Scripture- Genesis 1:1-19
Lesson Truth- God made the world beautiful and good.
Aims for the Children- to do at least one of the following during this lesson:
1. Name some of the things God made: land, sea, sky, sun, moon, stars, trees, flowers, etc.
2. Tell who made these things
3. Thank God for making these things
4. Take a creation walk
5. Sing a creation song of praise
6. Make a snack from fruit God created
7. Make a creation picture
8. Learn a creation action rhyme
4s-K- God Ordains the Sacrificial System
Scripture- Leviticus 107
Lesson Goal- Students will understand that God’s holiness requires a sacrifice for sinful man.
Bible Truths-
1. God is holy
2. God requires sacrifice for sin
3. Christ was the perfect sacrifice for sin
Key Verse- “Then he shall put his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it will be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him” Leviticus 1:4.
Catechism Question #41
1st-2nd Grade, 3rd-5th Grade- God Ordains the Sacrificial System
Scripture- Leviticus 1-7
Lesson Goal- Students will understand the purpose of the sacrificial system.
Lesson Objectives- Students will be able to:
1. Explain God’s purpose for sacrifices.
2. Identify what the offerings were and why they were special.
3. Describe who participated in sacrifices.
4. Analyze why the worshiper had to lay hands on and kill the animal.
5. Describe how Christ was the perfect sacrifice for sin.
Key Verse- “Then he shall put his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it will be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him” Leviticus 1:4.
Catechism Question #41
Children’s Church- God is Sovereign Over Friendships
Scripture- 1 Samuel 18:1-11; 20:1-42
Lesson Goal- Students will obey the Lord in all the relationships He gives.
Bible Truths-
1. Saul was jealous of David and tried to kill him.
2. Jonathan and David loved each other.
3. David and Jonathan made a promise to each other.
Key Verse- “Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul” (1 Samuel 18:3).
