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God knows me.

Jesus loves me.

The Holy Spirit leads me.

I am a child of God.

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.

What’s Next in Children’s Church

Memorize Scripture

Each unit that we study in Children’s Church a Word of Wonder (WoW). We work work to memorize this in class and encourage them 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.

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

Keep Scrolling for this Units WoW.

This month’s lesson

1st to 5th grade bonus verse

Lesson 1- November 2

WONDER TRUTH: God Speaks

SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 3

GOD’S BIG STORY: God calls to young Samuel in an audible voice. Samuel mistakes God’s voice for Eli, the priest’s, voice. With Eli’s help, Samuel eventually realizes it is God and listens to His message.

continue the conversation at home

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• Who did Samuel think was calling his name the first few times? (Eli)

• Who was really calling Samuel’s name? (God)

• What did Eli tell Samuel to say when he realized who was calling Samuel’s name? (“Speak, Lord. I’m listening.”)

• How do you respond if you hear someone calling your name? 

• Who is a person you enjoy talking with? Why do you like to talk to that person?

• What is a way we can talk to God? (If kids need help, offer ideas such as: praying, singing, talking to God silently in our head, through art, etc.)

• What is a way God speaks to us? (If kids need help, offer ideas such as: through the Bible, prayer, singing or worship, through nature, an adult leader or parent, etc.)

• What is something you think God is saying to you or speaking to you about?

Lesson 2 - November 9

WONDER TRUTH: God Looks at the Heart

SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 13

GOD’S BIG STORY: God tells Samuel to go to Bethlehem and anoint one of Jesse’s sons as the new king. Samuel obeys, expecting God to choose one of Jesse’s oldest, strongest sons. But God looks at the heart and chooses Jesse’s youngest son, David.

continue the conversation at home

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• Who was the king at the beginning of the story? (Saul)

• What was David doing when Samuel arrived at his house? (in the field with the sheep)

• What do you think God saw in David’s heart that made him the right person to be the next king?

• What did Samuel do to show David was chosen as the next king? (anointed David by pouring oil over his head)

• What does anoint mean? (putting oil on someone’s head because that person is chosen by God for a special job)

• How does it make you feel to know that God knows everything about you and sees your heart?

• What do you think God sees inside your heart?

Lesson 3 - November 16

WONDER TRUTH: God Wants Us to Follow Godly Advice

SCRIPTURE: 1 Kings 12

GOD’S BIG STORY: Afraid Israel might split, King Rehoboam chooses his friends’ advice over that of wise elders, leading to the very split he wanted to avoid. Jeroboam, leader of the northern kingdom, also listens to unwise advice, which leads to idol worship.

continue the conversation at home

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• Who were the two kings in today’s story? (Jeroboam and Rehoboam)

• What happened to the kingdom of Israel? (It split into two kingdoms.)

• Who asked for advice for a decision? (both kings; Jeroboam and Rehoboam)

• What decisions did you have to make this week?

• Who could you ask to help you make good decisions?

• God can help us make wise decisions. What’s a wise decision you have made this week?

• Has anyone ever given you wise or good advice?

• What do you need God to help you with this week? (If kids need help, offer ideas such as: listening to parents, getting along with a sibling, not being scared, being kind.)

Lesson 4 - November 23

WONDER TRUTH: God Can Speak to Us in Unexpected Ways

SCRIPTURE: 1 Kings 19

GOD’S BIG STORY: Afraid for his life, Elijah runs into the wilderness where God cares for his needs. Then God tells Elijah to stand on the mountain, where He comes in the most unexpected way—a gentle whisper.

continue the conversation at home

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• Who was the prophet (or messenger of God) in today’s story? (Elijah)

• What did Elijah see next to him when he woke up after the angel touched him? (freshly baked bread and water)

• How did God speak to Elijah? (through a still, small whisper in a cave)

• How do you think Elijah felt when he saw and heard the strong wind, shaky earthquake, and blazing fire?

• How does God speak to us? (If kids need help, offer ideas such as: through His Word, the Bible; when we pray; through worship songs; through a pastor, parent, or leader.)

• Is it easy for you to be a good listener when people talk to you? What about when God speaks?  

PreK and Kindergarten declaration and Word of Wonder video from class.