The Shepherds of God's Flock

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Parent’s Corner- July 15, 2018

 

“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them- not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.”

1 Peter 5: 2-3

 

I’m so thankful for all of you who are living out the charge of this verse.  I am encouraged by all of you who desire to serve the body by serving our youngest members, and by providing a Christ-centered example, both in your words and actions.  May the Lord encourage you in your shepherding this week!

 

This Week in Sunday School-

 

2/3s- Adam and Eve Care for God’s World

Scripture- Genesis 1:28; 2:18-20

Lesson Truth- God wants us to take good care of his wonderful world.

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

1.     Identify some of the animals Adam named in the garden

2.     Participate in the story of caring for God’s world

3.     Identify Adam and Eve as the first people God made

4.     Answer the question: what did Adam and Eve do for God’s world?

5.     Differentiate between activities that show proper and improper care of God’s world

 

4s-K- God Requires Holy Living

Scripture- Leviticus 19

Lesson Goal- Students will seek to live holy lives by obeying God and loving others.

Lesson Objectives- Students will be able to

1.     Give examples of holy conduct in Leviticus 19.

2.     Describe what holy living looks like today.

3.     Explain why believers are to be holy.

Key Verse- “Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel and say to them: ‘You shall be holy for I the Lord your God am holy.”  Leviticus 19:2

 

Catechism #44

 

1st-2nd Grade, 3rd-5th Grade- God Requires Holy Living

Scripture- Leviticus 19

Lesson Goal- Students will seek to be holy by trusting in Christ and obeying His commands.

Lesson Objectives- Students will be able to

1.     Give examples of holy conduct in Leviticus 19.

2.     Describe what holy living looks like today.

3.     Explain why believers are to be holy.

Key Verse- “Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel and say to them: ‘You shall be holy for I the Lord your God am holy.”  Leviticus 19:2

 

Catechism #44

 

Children’s Church- God’s Gracious Promise to David

Scripture- 2 Samuel 7

Lesson Goal- Students will rejoice and trust in God’s gracious promises.

Bible Truths-

1.     David wanted to build a great house for God.

2.     God blessed David’s life and his family.

3.     Jesus is part of David’s family and will reign forever as God promised.

4.     David thanked God for his blessings.

Key Verse- “And your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you.  Your throne shall be established forever.”  2 Samuel 7:16