God knows me. Jesus loves me.

The Holy Spirit leads me. I am a child of God.

Weekend Lesson Guide

 to continue the conversation at home

lesson 1— November 30

WONDER TRUTH: Jesus Is Our Hope

SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 7; Matthew 1

GOD’S BIG STORY: Isaiah reminds God’s people of God’s promise to send a Messiah, and Jesus— Immanuel— fulfills the promise!

• Who gave people a message about Jesus long before He was born? (Isaiah)

• Who did an angel visit in a dream to tell the news of Jesus coming? (Joseph)

• What name did the angel say the baby would have? (Immanuel)

• What can we remember when we feel scared or sad? (Jesus is our hope; Jesus is always with us.)

• Share about a time when you had to wait a long time for something.

• How do you think Mary and Joseph, and all of God’s people, felt when they found out God’s promised Savior was coming?

• What is something you hope for from God? (If kids need help, offer ideas such as: to be a child of God, to live forever with God, to have a relationship with God)

• What is one way you can celebrate and remember Jesus this week?

lesson 2— December 7

WONDER TRUTH: Jesus Is Our Peace

SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 9; John 14

GOD’S BIG STORY: Isaiah shares the promise that Jesus will come as a light to God’s people, and this promise is fulfilled 700 years later when Jesus—the Prince of Peace—is born.

• Who gave people a message about Jesus long before He was born? (Isaiah)

• How long did God’s people wait for Jesus to be born after Isaiah’s message? (700 years)

• Can you name one of the names for Jesus that Isaiah shared? (Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace)

• What is peace? What does it feel like? (If kids need help, offer ideas such as: the calm feeling inside your heart; a deep feeling that everything will be OK, no matter what is happening around you or how busy you are.)

• Share about a time when you felt at peace.

• When Jesus was grown up and with His disciples, what did He tell them He was leaving with them? (peace)

• Does the world always feel peaceful? In what part of your life do you need to feel God’s peace? How can you share God’s peace with others? (If kids need help, offer ideas such as: telling them about the story of Jesus, praying for them, asking God to help you share His peace.)

lesson 3— December 14

 WONDER TRUTH: Jesus Is Our Joy

SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 35; Luke 2

GOD’S BIG STORY: After many years of waiting, a Savior is born. His name is Jesus, and He brings joy to the world!

• In what city was baby Jesus born? (Bethlehem)

• Who were Jesus’ parents on earth? (Mary and Joseph)

• Who did the angel share the good news with about baby Jesus? (the shepherds)

• What did the shepherds do after they heard the good news about Jesus? (They hurried off to find the baby and see for themselves; told everyone the good news.)

• What makes you feel joyful and happy? What are you excited about for Christmas? How does Jesus bring you joy?

lesson 4— December 21

 WONDER TRUTH: God Loved Us by Sending Jesus

SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 11; John 1

GOD’S BIG STORY: God loves His people and promised to send a Savior to rescue them. Jesus—God’s Son— is the promised Savior. God sent Jesus because He loves us!

• What was God’s plan to save people from sin? (to send Jesus to earth)

• What was the name of the prophet who promised a Branch would come to save everyone? (Isaiah)

• Who was the Branch? (Jesus)

• Who makes you feel loved? How does that person make you feel loved? How can you show God that you love Him?

• Why was it special for Jesus to come to earth? Who does God love? (all of us!)

lesson 5— December 28

 WONDER TRUTH: Jesus Will Return

SCRIPTURE: John 14; 1 Thessalonians 4

GOD’S BIG STORY: Like God’s people long ago, we wait for the arrival of Jesus. However, we wait for Jesus’ second coming and have the Holy Spirit with us as we wait. Jesus will return, and one day we will see Him face to face!

• What do you think God’s house in heaven will be like?

• What question do you have about heaven? Is there anything you’re curious about? Who would you be excited to see if someone came to visit you?

• What sounds will be heard when Jesus comes back? (trumpets and angels)

• Where will Jesus’ followers meet Him to go to the new forever home? (in the air, in the clouds) How does it make you feel to know that Jesus is coming again, and we’ll get to be with Him forever?

• What do you do when you have to wait a long time for something good to happen? What can we do while we wait for Jesus to return?

Each week we read/watch GOD’S BIG STORY.

GOD’S BIG STORY teaches us a new WONDER TRUTH.

The WONDER TRUTH points us back to THE WORD OF WONDER.

THE WORD OF WONDER is our unit memory verse.

Memorize Scripture

In each of the series we have in Children’s Church we get a new Word of Wonder (WoW). We work work to memorize this in class and encourage children to continue memorize at home.

When children memorize the WoW they have the opportunity to find our leaders in a “silly hat” and share.

Once the WoW is successfully shared they will earn a pin to add to their lanyard. (Encourage your kids to wear their lanyards to church on Sunday.)

Please note children may only earn 1 pin per WoW, but our K5 and younger can earn gummies each week.

We want to reward the children for their hard work in memorizing scripture so we will have “PIN PARTIES” for those who have earned enough pins.

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