In this lesson, children will explore this psalm noticing God’s incredibly close relationship with humanity. Then, they will consider how being known by a loving, gracious God blesses us.
In this lesson, children will explore the parable of the sower. They will discover the ways God acts like a gardener, joyfully planting seeds of grace, faith, and love in the world.
Jesus calls us to open our ears and eyes to recognize God's kingdom in our midst and then to become agents of the kingdom in our creator's world.
In this lesson, children will explore the impact of Rebekah’s kindness and will consider how they might extend kindness to those around them.
Looking at the Gospel of Matthew, Mark Hinds explores what we mean when we talk about the kingdom of heaven.
In this lesson, children will explore the concept of welcome in Matthew 10:40-42, and they will consider how they can extend welcome to demonstrate Christ’s love and care to others.
How do we hold the contradictions present in Zechariah 9:9-17?
A lesson for June 25, 2023, about Zephaniah 3:14-20 — God's song of blessing and love over God's people.
In this lesson, children will explore Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 noticing patterns of activity in the natural environment as well as their lives. Then, they will consider how God is active in each of these seasons.
In Ezekiel 37:15-28, the prophet foretells the divided tribes of Israel being united again by God. What lessons can our modern church take from this passage?
In this lesson, children will explore the story of God calling Abram and Sara and discover how they can hear God’s call and respond to it.
A lesson for June 11, 2023, about Isaiah 65:17-25 and the promise of God's new creation.
In this lesson, children will explore the first creation story in Genesis 1 and 2 and will consider what it tells us about God’s love for the natural world and humanity.
A lesson for June 4, 2023, about Isaiah 52:1-12. Eric Robinson argues that God is our crew and pacer in the running journey of faith.
A lesson for May 28, 2023, about Acts 9, boundaries, and belonging.
In this lesson, children will explore the Pentecost story noticing how the Holy Spirit allows those gathered in Jerusalem to understand one another, possibly for the very first time. Then, they will consider how the Holy Spirit continues to bind us together, allowing us to understand and connect with one another more deeply.
A lesson for May 14, 2023, about Acts 8 and expanding the boundaries of community.
In this lesson, children will explore Jesus’ prayer of intercession for his disciples in John 17:1-11.
In this lesson, children will explore John 14:15-21 noticing how they are joined to God and to one another through Jesus.
A lesson for May 14, 2023, about Acts 3 and expressing joy.
In this lesson, children will hear about May Friendship Day and explore what it means to be a friend in Christ.
A lesson for May 7, 2023, about preparing for Pentecost.
In this children's message, Sara Pantazes explores what it means to be victorious.
In this children's message, Sara Pantazes explores what it means to feel complete.
A lesson for April 30, 2023, about Acts 1 and waiting.
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