CHILDREN’S WORSHIP
This school year children (4 years to Grade 2) are learning about how we worship God on Sundays and every day with a three-week lesson unit on each part of our worship service. On the last Sunday of the unit, students will complete an art project expressing that element of worship.
Adoration Unit (on Nov. 5, 12 & 19)
We say to God: “I love you” (part of the Story of Worship)
Hand motion: hands crossed over chest
Theme Verse: Psalm 29:2
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness.
Bible Story: based on I Chronicles 16:1-36; I Samuel 16:14-23; Psalm 23
Song: Holy, Holy, Holy
Teaching points:
- God protects, provides for, and guides us.
- We find comfort and rest, refreshment. As He leads us, we need not fear.
- We follow where God leads, we praise Him, will live with Him forever.
At Home Discussion Starters:
What does adoration mean to you?
What examples can you think of that show God’s love for you?
How can we show God our love for Him?
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Grades K & 1
Lesson: David, a Good Shepherd
Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 17:34-37; Psalm 23
Lesson Focus: God loves us and protects us—like a shepherd cares for sheep.
Memory Verse: Psalm 136:1 NIV
Discussion Starters:
Can you think of things that you take care of (e.g. family members, pets, etc.)?
How are you/we like sheep who need care?
How does God care for you? Our family?
Grades 2-5
Lesson: Enjoying God’s Special Day
Bible Truth: God requires his people to keep one day holy to rest from work and worship him. (Exod. 31; Deut. 5)
Lesson Focus: To understand why God made the Sabbath day; to understand why God says to “remember” the Sabbath; to learn how we are to keep the Sabbath.
Memory Verse: Fourth Commandment: Exodus 20:8–11
Discussion Starter:
How does our family keep the Sabbath? Is there anything we want to do differently?