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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.
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This month’s lesson
Word of Wonder
Lesson 1- July 6
GOD’S BIG STORY: Moses reminds the Israelites of God’s good instructions as they enter their new land. They are to love God with all their heart, soul, and strength, worshiping Him with their whole selves
SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 6
WONDER TRUTH: God Wants Us to Worship with Our Whole Lives
continue the conversation at homeDISCUSSION QUESTIONS
How long did God’s people wander in the wilderness? (40 years)
What was the name of the man who led God’s people? (Moses)
What three things did God say He wants His people to love Him with? (heart, soul, strength)
Who were God’s people supposed to teach God’s good commands to? (their children)
What are some ways we can worship God? (singing, dancing, going to church, drawing, praying)
How can you worship God when you’re at home or with friends? (talk about Him, sing about Him, tell Him “thank You”)
How can you show your love for God every day? (pray, sing praise songs, be kind to family and friends, tell others about Him)
Lesson 2 - July 13
GOD’S BIG STORY: After David becomes king of Israel, he brings God’s ark of the covenant to his capital city, Jerusalem. Despite the discouraging attitude of his wife, Michal, David worships and sacrifices to God with his whole heart.
SCRIPTURE: 2 Samuel 6
WONDER TRUTH: God Is Honored When We Worship with Our Whole Hearts
continue the conversation at homeDISCUSSION QUESTIONS
In God’s big story today, what did King David bring back to Jerusalem? (the ark of the covenant)
What did King David do as the ark was arriving in the city? (danced and worshiped God)
What did David’s wife Michal say to him, and how did David respond? (She was upset, she thought he looked silly; David said he did it all for God.)
Why do you think David was so excited to worship God?
What are some different ways to worship God? (singing, dancing, praying, waving flags, clapping, etc.)
What’s your favorite way to worship God with your whole heart?
Is it easy for you to only focus on God during worship, instead of the people around you? Why do you think that is?
Lesson 3 - July 20
continue the conversation at homeDISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What is a psalm? (a song poem)
Who wrote the song poem that we heard today? (David)
Why does God deserve worship? (because of who He is and what He does)
How can we praise God? (some ideas: sing, dance, clap, kneel, draw, play music)
What can you praise God for? (some ideas: loving us, creating us, giving us what we need)
When can we praise God? (anytime)
Where can we praise God? (everywhere)
Lesson 4 - July 27
GOD’S BIG STORY: With a huge army coming to attack, King Jehoshaphat gathers the people of Judah to pray. The army worships God on their way to meet the enemy, and God answers their prayer, defeating the enemy for them
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 20
WONDER TRUTH: God Is with Us When We Worship
continue the conversation at homeDISCUSSION QUESTIONS
When Jehoshaphat told God about the enemy armies coming to fight them, what did the king ask God to do? (help them)
God answered Jehoshaphat and said, “The battle is not yours; it is_____!” (God’s)
What did the soldiers at the front of the army do while they marched? (worshiped and sang to praise God)
How do you think Judah’s army felt as they marched and worshiped God all the way to fight their enemies?
How could knowing that God is with us help us when we’re scared? (We can be comforted and brave when we know God is with us.)
Share about a time when you were afraid, but you knew God was with you.
Lesson 5 - August 3
GOD’S BIG STORY: The Israelites celebrate God and worship Him by having a festival called the Feast of Tabernacles, which helps them remember how God rescued them from Egypt and provided for them in the desert.
SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 23
WONDER TRUTH: We Invites us to Worship and Celebrate
continue the conversation at homeDISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What was the feast called that we heard about today? (Feast of Tabernacles, Festival of Booths)
What did God’s people stay in during the festival? (tents, temporary shelters, booths)
What did the palm branches remind God’s people of? (that God gave them lots of food that grew in the land)
Why did God’s people have the festival every year? (to celebrate how God took care of them and gave them good things)
What has God done for you that you want to thank Him for?
What good food has God given you that you’re thankful for?
How can you remember and celebrate God and all that He has done for you? (If kids need help, offer suggestions such as praying and telling Him “Thank You,” writing or drawing a picture, worshiping or singing, and having a feast or celebration.)
What food would you want to eat at a feast to celebrate and worship God?
Pre-K and Kindergarten WoW
Our curriculum was chosen by our Family Ministry team and our Pastors so that children ages 2 years old to 5th grade are being taught the same Bible story each week. Our intention was to give families the opportunity to continue the conversation at home together.
With each series we get a new Word of Wonder (WoW)/bible verse to memorize.
We encourage our PreK and Kindergarteners to find the leader in the silly hat and share the WoW weekly to earn a pack of gummies.
Bonus Pin:
July 27
Psalm 100:1-5
Shout for joy to the Lord, everyone on earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness.
Come to him with songs of joy.
Know that the Lord is God.
He made us, and we belong to him.
We are his people.
We are the sheep belonging to his flock.
Give thanks as you enter the gates of his temple.
Give praise as you enter its courtyards.
Give thanks to him and praise his name.
The Lord is good. His faithful love continues forever.
It will last for all time to come.