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JESUS DIES AND LIVES AGAIN |
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LIFE FOCUS: I'M GLAD JESUS IS ALIVE |
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| Lesson 1 - 3/2/08 |
People Praise Jesus |
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Bible Story: Matthew 21:11, 15-16; Luke 19:28-38 |
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Musical Instrument |
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Bible Verse for 2- & 3-year-olds |
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"Sing praises to the Lord." Psalm 9:11 |
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Bible Verse for 4-year-olds |
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"Sing praises to the Lord." Psalm 9:11 |
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Lesson Aim: |
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To help children praise Jesus and show their love for Him. |
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| Lesson 2 - 3/9/08 |
Jesus Dies and Lives Again |
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Bible Story: Matthew 26:1-4, 47-50, 27:11-66; John 18-20:20 |
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Easter Cross |
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Bible Verse for 2- & 3-year-olds |
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"Sing praises to the Lord." Psalm 9:11 |
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Bible Verse for 4-year-olds |
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"It is true! The Lord has risen!" Luke 24:34 |
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Lesson Aim: |
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To help children know that Jesus is alive and loves them. |
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| Lesson 3 - 3/16/08 |
Thomas Sees Jesus |
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Bible Story: John 20:19-31 |
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"Guess Who Jesus Loves?" |
| Palm Sunday |
Bible Verse for 2- & 3-year-olds |
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"Sing praises to the Lord." Psalm 9:11 |
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Bible Verse for 4-year-olds |
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"Thomas said to Jesus, 'My Lord and my God!'" John 20:28 |
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Lesson Aim: |
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To help children be glad that Jesus is alive, and to tell others the good news. |
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| Lesson 4 - 3/23/08 |
Jesus Lives Today |
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Bible Story: Matthew 28:16-20; John 21:1-14; Acts 1:3-11 |
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Door Hanger John 3:16 |
| Easter Sunday |
Bible Verse for 2- & 3-year-olds |
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"Sing praises to the Lord." Psalm 9:11 |
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Bible Verse for 4-year-olds |
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"Jesus said, 'I am with you always.'" Matthew 28:20 |
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Lesson Aim: |
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To help children be glad that Jesus is alive, and is always with them. |
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| UNIT 2 |
JESUS' FRIENDS SHOW LOVE |
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LIFE FOCUS: I'M GLAD TO HELP OTHERS |
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| Lesson 5 - 3/30/08 |
The Lame Man Walks |
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Bible Story: Acts 3:1-16 |
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Lame Man |
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Bible Verse for 2- & 3-year-olds |
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"Hear the Word of God and obey it." Luke 11:28 |
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Bible Verse for 4-year-olds |
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"Hear the Word of God and obey it." Luke 11:28 |
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Lesson Aim: |
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To help children obey God by helping others. |
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| Lesson 6 - 4/6/08 |
Barnabas Shares |
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Bible Story: Acts 4:32-37 |
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Sharing with Others |
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Bible Verse for 2- & 3-year-olds |
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"Hear the Word of God and obey it." Luke 11:28 |
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Bible Verse for 4-year-olds |
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"Share with God's people who are in need." Romans 12:13 |
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Lesson Aim: |
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To help children obey God by sharing with others. |
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| Lesson 7 - 4/13/08 |
Food for Widows |
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Bible Story: Acts 6:1-7 |
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Sharing Snack |
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Bible Verse for 2- & 3-year-olds |
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"Hear the Word of God and obey it." Luke 11:28 |
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Bible Verse for 4-year-olds |
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"Be kind to the poor and you will be happy." Proverbs 14:21 |
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Lesson Aim: |
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To help children obey God by being kind to others. |
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| Lesson 8 - 4/20/08 |
Philip and the Ethiopian |
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Bible Story: Acts 8:26-40 |
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Bible Verse Scroll |
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Bible Verse for 2- & 3-year-olds |
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"Hear the Word of God and obey it." Luke 11:28 |
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Bible Verse for 4-year-olds |
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""Tell the good news about Jesus." Acts 8:35 |
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Lesson Aim: |
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To help children obey God by telling others about Jesus. |
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| UNIT 3 |
GOD HELPS PETER AND PAUL |
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LIFE FOCUS: I'M GLAD GOD LOVES ME |
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| Lesson 9 - 4/27/08 |
Paul Meets Jesus |
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Bible Story: Acts 9:1-20 |
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Paul Picture |
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Bible Verse for 2- & 3-year-olds |
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"God's love for us is great." 1 John 3:1 |
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Bible Verse for 4-year-olds |
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"God's love for us is great." 1 John 3:1 |
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Lesson Aim: |
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To help children know that God shows His love for them in many ways. |
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| Lesson 10 - 5/4/08 |
Paul Escapes in a Basket |
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Bible Story: Acts 9:20-28 |
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Paul in a Basket |
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Bible Verse for 2- & 3-year-olds |
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"God's love for us is great." 1 John 3:1 |
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Bible Verse for 4-year-olds |
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"In God I trust; I will not be afraid." Psalm 56:4 |
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Lesson Aim: |
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To help children know that when they are afraid, God is with them & loves them. |
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| Lesson 11 - 5/11/08 |
Peter Helps Dorcas |
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Bible Story: Acts 9:32-43 |
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Dorcas Made Clothes |
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Bible Verse for 2- & 3-year-olds |
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"God's love for us is great." 1 John 3:1 |
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Bible Verse for 4-year-olds |
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"God will help you." 1 Chronicles 12:18 |
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Lesson Aim: |
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To help children know that God loves them and helps them. |
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| Lesson 12 - 5/18/08 |
Peter Escapes From Prison |
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Bible Story: Acts 12:1-18 |
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"Wherever I go, God is there" |
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Bible Verse for 2- & 3-year-olds |
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"God's love for us is great." 1 John 3:1 |
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Bible Verse for 4-year-olds |
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"God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 |
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Lesson Aim: |
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To help children know that God is with them & loves them wherever they are. |
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| Lesson 13 - 5/25/08 |
Paul Helps a Lame Man |
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Bible Story: Acts 14:8-20 |
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2s and 3s: A Heart for God |
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Bible Verse for 2- & 3-year-olds |
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"God's love for us is great." 1 John 3:1 |
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4s - Paul Puppet |
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Bible Verse for 4-year-olds |
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"Jesus said, 'Love each other as I have loved you.'" John 15:12 |
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Lesson Aim: |
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To help children know that they can show God's love to others. |
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Childcare (Kid Time)