Preschool
David Helps His Family
1 Samuel 16:11-12, 18; 17:34-35
BIG IDEA: We can show God's love by helping others.
GET TALKING:
- What was David's job? (Take care of the family's sheep)
- How did David take care of the sheep? (Found them food and water, took care of them when they were hurt or sick, protected them from animals)
- What did David have to chase away once? (A lion)
- What did David do while the sheep rested? (Played his harp and sang songs to God)
ACTION PLAN: Describe ways you can help others.
PRAYER: Ask God to help you show His love to others.
NOVEMBER MEMORY VERSE:
"With love, help each other." Galatians 5:13
CHRISTMAS VERSE:
"And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." Luke 2:7
Pre-K/Kindergarten
David Helps His Family
1 Samuel 16:11-12, 18; 17:34-35
BIG IDEA: We can show God's love by helping others.
GET TALKING:
- What important job did David's dad, Jesse, give him? (Take care of the family's sheep.)
- How did David take care of the sheep? (Found them grass to eat, water to drink, took care of them if they were sick or hurt, and protected them from big animals.)
- What did David like to do while the sheep rested? (Play his harp and sing songs to God.)
- How did David show God's love? (By helping his family take care of the sheep. Obeying his dad.)
ACTION PLAN: Describe ways you can help your family this week.
PRAYER: Ask God to help you show His love to others.
NOVEMBER MEMORY VERSE:
"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." Ephesians 4:32
CHRISTMAS VERSE:
"In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened." Luke 2:8-9
Elementary
Isaac, the Good Neighbor
Genesis 26: 1-6, 12-33
BIG IDEA: Being a peacemaker helps others learn to love God.
GET TALKING:
- What did other people do that made it hard for Isaac to live at peace with them? (They demanded that the water in Isaac’s wells was theirs.)
- Why were they unkind to Isaac? (They were jealous of him.)
- What was the result of Isaac’s actions? (The Philistines recognized that God was with Isaac, and they stopped trying to fight with him.)
- When can you show God’s love by being a peacemaker?
- What are some things that you can say or do when you feel like arguing or when someone starts an argument with you (Count to 10. Walk away. Pray. Ask an adult for help.)
CONNECTING TO JESUS: Isaac chose to make eace, but Jesus is the ultimate peacemaker; He made peace with God on our behalf. Because Jesus died on the cross and then came back to life again, God promises that when we trust in Jesus, He will forgive our sins and make us part of His family. The only right response to this amazing gift is a grateful life of pursuing peace and showing God’s love to others.
ACTION PLAN: Plan ways to make peace when I’m having a hard time getting along with others.
NOVEMBER MEMORY VERSE:
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." Psalms 46:1
CHRISTMAS VERSE:
"But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. "This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased." Luke 2:10-14