Crew,

Wanted to give you a quick heads up. Janelle Case and Russ Soppe have worked hard this week moving the resource room into what used to be the Blue Room. That Room will be undergoing renovations as part of Making Room. Supplies should be similarly organized but if you need help finding something feel free to track me down and we will search for it together!

Thanks for your awesome service!

Blessings, Chris

Preschool

Basic Truth: God loves me.

Key Question: What does God want you to do?

Bottom Line: God wants me to do the right thing.

Memory Verse: “Learn to do what is right.” Isaiah 1:17, NIrV

Bible Story Focus: I can do the right thing. Daniel’s Diet • Daniel 1:1-16

2 Year Old’s Lesson (Activity Pages)

3-5 Year Old’s Lesson (Activity Pages)

Elementary

May Virtue: RESPONSIBILITY – Showing you can be trusted with what’s expected of you.

Weekly Bottom Line: I can be trusted when I choose to help others in need.

Bible Story: Who Wants to Be a Good Samaritan? (the parable of the good Samaritan) • Luke 10:30-37

Memory Verse: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” Luke 16:10, NIV

Basic Truth: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.

Large Group Lesson

Life Group Lessons by grades:

K-1 Lesson (Activity Pages)

2-3 Lesson (Activity Pages)

4-6 Lesson (Activity Pages)

Suggested Activities

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Bunny’s Class Suggested Activities
Supermarket Sweep
Wash the Veggies
Do What Is Right
Tossed Salad

Preschool Suggested Activities
Fruit Basketball
Running the Bases
Daniel’s Plate
Fruit Basket

K-1 Suggested Activities
Early Arriver Idea
Opposites
How Can I Help?
Verse Beat
Prayer

2-3 Suggested Activities
Early Arriver Idea
It’s In the News
Act It Out
Who Can I Help?
Prayer

4-6 Suggested Activities
Early Arriver Idea
Good Sam Relay
Seek and Complete
Prayer

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Preschool

Basic Truth: God loves me.

Key Question: What does God want you to do?

Bottom Line: God wants me to do the right thing.

Memory Verse: “Learn to do what is right.” Isaiah 1:17, NIrV

Bible Story Focus: God wants me to do the right thing. Joseph Forgives His Brothers • Genesis 42:1-6; 45:1–46:7

2 Year Old’s Lesson (Activity Pages)

3-5 Year Old’s Lesson (Activity Pages)

Elementary

May Virtue: RESPONSIBILITY – Showing you can be trusted with what’s expected of you.

Weekly Bottom Line: I can be trusted when I choose the right words.

Bible Story: Lingo (words matter) • Ephesians 4:29

Memory Verse: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” Luke 16:10, NIV

Basic Truth: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.

Large Group Lesson

Life Group Lessons by grades:

K-1 Lesson (Activity Pages)

2-3 Lesson (Activity Pages)

4-6 Lesson (No Activity Pages)

Suggested Activities

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Bunny’s Class Suggested Activities
On Your Toes Teamwork
Kitchen Play
Searching
People Chain

Preschool Suggested Activities
Eleven Movements
Feed the Frog
Verse Hop
“I Forgive You” Song
People Chain
Food for Family

K-1 Suggested Activities
Early Arriver Idea
Finish the Phrase
Special Cards
Up or Down?
Verse Relay
Prayer

2-3 Suggested Activities
Early Arriver Idea
How Many Can You Find?
Build ’Em Up
Jumping Jack Attack!
Leap It Out
Prayer

4-6 Suggested Activities
Early Arriver Idea
Use Your Head
Word Darts
Handle With Care
Prayer

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Preschool

Basic Truth: God loves me.

Key Question: What does God want you to do?

Bottom Line: God wants me to do the right thing.

Memory Verse: “Learn to do what is right.” Isaiah 1:17, NIrV

Bible Story Focus: God wants me to do the right thing. Joseph Does What Is Right • Genesis 37:12-28; 41:36-56

2 Year Old’s Lesson (No Activity Pages)

3-5 Year Old’s Lesson (Activity Pages)

Elementary

May Virtue: RESPONSIBILITY – Showing you can be trusted with what’s expected of you.

Weekly Bottom Line: I can be trusted when I make the most of what God has given to me.

Bible Story: Deal or No Deal (the parable of the talents) • Matthew 25:14-30

Memory Verse: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” Luke 16:10, NIV

Basic Truth: I need to make the wise choice.

Large Group Lesson

Life Group Lessons by grades:

K-1 Lesson (No Activity Pages)

2-3 Lesson (Activity Pages)

4-6 Lesson (Activity Pages)

Suggested Activities

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Bunny’s Class Suggested Activities
I Did It!
Storing Food
Storehouse Snack
What Is Right
Finding Eleven

Preschool Suggested Activities
Copycat
Puzzle Pieces
Memory Verse Chant
Tower of Food
Don’t Break!
Helper Coupons

K-1 Suggested Activities
Early Arriver Idea
Paper, Paper Everywhere
Sharks, Minnows, and Seaweed
Verse Search
Prayer

2-3 Suggested Activities
Early Arriver Idea
Lots of TALENT$
You Can Trust Me
I Can …
Prayer

4-6 Suggested Activities
Early Arriver Idea
Would You Rather
Wacky Props
Verse Twister
Prayer

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Volunteer Crew,

As always thanks for your AMAZING work!

I have a quick request… I need three of you who get the Manhattan Mercury to save the papers and everything in them from May 16-18 and bring them to church on May 20th. We need them for the May 27th lesson. If you are wiling to do this would you send me a quick email…

Thanks, Chris

Teachers,

I wanted to get a quick email out to everyone to update you on a few things. First off, THANKS SO MUCH for the work that you have put into the kids here at Faith. It is so hard to believe the school year is almost over. CRAZY! Below are a few notes that will be useful to you.

Many of you have been receiving emails about recording attendance for your class. Some of you have even tried to access the links and input the volunteer numbers. Sorry about that… I didn’t know they were being sent out until recently. They are part of our new Church database software. I have asked that they turn that feature off as we use KidCheck for that. Sorry for cluttering your inboxes!

Your current volunteer commitment will end on May 27th. If you want to keep teaching we will often let teachers do that if it is something that is giving you life. We are BIG fans of taking a break too and would love to have as many of you back next fall as we can possibly get. If you do want to continue on let me know.

Lastly, I will be gone this Sunday. Amy, Mason and I are headed to the Orange Conference in Atlanta and then we leave from there to visit family in Orlando. Mason is about to have his first Disney and Beach experiences… We should be at full staff. If you see anyone in need try to lend a hand. I will try to have extra people on site to help with the transitions!

Thanks for all that you guys do. I am so grateful for you all!

Blessings, Chris

Preschool

Basic Truth: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Key Question: Who is your friend?

Bottom Line: Jesus is my good friend.

Memory Verse: “A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17, NIrV

Bible Story Focus: Jesus wants to be with me forever. A Place for Us • John 14:1-4

2 Year Old’s Lesson (No Activity Pages)

3-5 Year Old’s Lesson (Activity Pages)

Elementary

April Virtue: HOPE – Believing that something good can come out of something bad.

Weekly Bottom Line: Whatever happens, tell others what God has done.

Bible Story: Look Who’s Talking … A Lot (Peter and John before the Sanhedrin) • Acts 3:1-10, 4:1-21, 1 Peter 3:15

Memory Verse: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33b, NIV

Basic Truth: I can trust God no matter what.

Large Group Lesson

Life Group Lessons by grades:

K-1 Lesson (Activity Pages)

2-3 Lesson (No Activity Pages)

4-6 Lesson (Activity Pages)

Suggested Activities

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Bunny’s Class Suggested Activities
Tidy Up
Quick Cleanup
Friend Hoop
Our House
With Me

Preschool Suggested Activities
Stuck Like Glue
Busy Builders
Freeze!
Even Better
Work Together

K-1 Suggested Activities
Early Arriver Idea
Tell A Story
The Greatest Story
The Big Story
Tell It!

2-3 Suggested Activities
Early Arriver Idea
Incredible Illustrations
Four Squares
Message Sent
Prayer

4-6 Suggested Activities
Early Arriver Idea
Beyond Words
SFX Concert
Cotton Pickin’
Perfect Timing
Prayer

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Neck deep in VBS this week and completely forgot! SO SORRY! Thanks so much for all you do!

-Chris

Preschool

Basic Truth: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Key Question: Who is your friend?

Bottom Line: Jesus is my good friend.

Memory Verse: “A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17, NIrV

Bible Story Focus: I love Jesus. Caring for Jesus • Luke 7:36-50

2 Year Old’s Lesson (Activity Pages)

3-5 Year Old’s Lesson (No Activity Pages)

Elementary

April Virtue: HOPE – Believing that something good can come out of something bad.

Weekly Bottom Line: Whatever happens, remember Jesus is always with you.

Bible Story: On the Road Again (Road to Emmaus) • Luke 24:13-35, Romans 15:4

Memory Verse: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33b, NIV

Basic Truth: I need to make the wise choice.

Large Group Lesson

Life Group Lessons by grades:

K-1 Lesson (No Activity Pages)

2-3 Lesson (Activity Pages)

4-6 Lesson (Activity Pages)

Suggested Activities

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Bunny’s Class Suggested Activities
I Love Jesus!
What’s That Smell?
Friend Hoop
Smelly Feet
Love Is in the Air
I Heart Jesus

Preschool Suggested Activities
Good or Bad?
What Is That Smell?
A Friend Loves …
Clean Feet
Tap It Out

K-1 Suggested Activities
Early Arriver Idea
Together
Lookin’ Up
The Big Story
Prayer

2-3 Suggested Activities
Early Arriver Idea
Puzzle Partners
Bible Story Concentration
Tour Guide
Verse Relay
Prayer

4-6 Suggested Activities
Early Arriver Idea
Facial Expressions
Game of Opposites
Squish Relay
Prayer

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Preschool

Basic Truth: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Key Question: Who is your friend?

Bottom Line: Jesus is my good friend.

Memory Verse: “A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17, NIrV

Bible Story Focus: Jesus is a good friend. Mary and Martha • Luke 10:38-42

2 Year Old’s Lesson (Activity Pages)

3-5 Year Old’s Lesson (Activity Pages)

Elementary

April Virtue: HOPE – Believing that something good can come out of something bad.

Weekly Bottom Line: Whatever happens, remember God has a bigger story.

Bible Story: On the Road Again (Road to Emmaus) • Luke 24:13-35, Romans 15:4

Memory Verse: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33b, NIV

Basic Truth: I can trust God no matter what.

Large Group Lesson

Life Group Lessons by grades:

K-1 Lesson (Activity Pages)

2-3 Lesson (Activity Pages)

4-6 Lesson (Activity Pages)

Suggested Activities

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Bunny’s Class Suggested Activities
Sit Down, Jump Up
Cleaning Tools
Love All the Time
Special Visit
Friend Frame

Preschool Suggested Activities
Are You Listening?
Colorful Chairs
Mary and Martha
Martha and Jesus
Aprons w/o aprons

K-1 Suggested Activities
Early Arriver Idea
We’re Going on a Trip!
Roll On
The Big Story
The Rest of the Story
Prayer

2-3 Suggested Activities
Early Arriver Idea
Bad to Good
Tunnel Vision
Freeze Frame
Bible Bounce
Prayer

4-6 Suggested Activities
Early Arriver Idea
Travel Games
The Big Picture
Hit the Road
Prayer

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Preschool

Basic Truth: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Key Question: Who is your friend?

Bottom Line: Jesus is my good friend.

Memory Verse: “A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17, NIrV

Bible Story Focus:Easter—Jesus loves me. The Lord’s Supper, Resurrection • Matthew 26:20-30; 28:1-7

2 Year Old’s Lesson (Activity Pages)

3-5 Year Old’s Lesson (Activity Pages)

Elementary

April Virtue: HOPE – Believing that something good can come out of something bad.

Weekly Bottom Line: Whatever happens, God is stronger than anything.

Bible Story: Return of the Savior (Easter) • John 20:1-18

Memory Verse: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33b, NIV

Basic Truth: I can trust God no matter what.

Large Group Lesson

Life Group Lessons by grades:

K-1 Lesson (No Activity Pages)

2-3 Lesson (Activity Pages)

4-6 Lesson (Activity Pages)

Suggested Activities

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Bunny’s Class Suggested Activities
Bunny Hop
Pass the Bread
What’s for Dinner?
A Friend Loves at All Times
Pat-a-Cake
Placemat

Preschool Suggested Activities
Be My Friend
Hot Bread
Memory Verse Song
Empty Tomb
Hop the Hoops

K-1 Suggested Activities
Early Arriver Idea
Which Is Stronger?
Amazing!
Jesus Has Overcome
The Big Story

2-3 Suggested Activities
Early Arriver Idea
Puzzle Hunt
Jellybean Trivia
God is Stronger
Words in Action
Prayer

4-6 Suggested Activities
Early Arriver Idea
Strength Tests
He Said, She Said
Scrambled Eggs
Prayer

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