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Theme—Israel’s First KingsPreschool—5 Lessons Middle Elementary—4 LessonsKindergarten—5 Lessons Preteen—5 LessonsEarly Elementary—6 Lessons

SEPTEMBER 7, 2008

Preschool—A New King, 1 Samuel 16:1-13Kindergarten—A New King, 1 Samuel 16:1-13Early Elementary—David: God’s Choice for King, 1 Samuel 16Middle Elementary—Solomon Asks for God’s Wisdom, 1 Kings 3; 4:20-34; James 1:5Preteen—“We Want a King!” 1 Samuel 8—12 (selections)

SEPTEMBER 14, 2008

Preschool—A Giant Battle for David, 1 Samuel 17:17-49Kindergarten—A Giant Battle for David, 1 Samuel 17:17-49Early Elementary—David’s Giant-sized Battle, 1 Samuel 17:1-54Middle Elementary—Solomon Gives God His Best, 1 Kings 5:1—6:1; 8:1-30, 62-66Preteen—The King Disobeys, 1 Samuel 13; 15

SEPTEMBER 21, 2008

Preschool—A Good Friend for David, 1 Samuel 18:1-4; 19:1-7Kindergarten—A Good Friend for David, 1 Samuel 18:1-4; 19:1-7Early Elementary—David Listened and Made a Right Choice, 1 Samuel 25:1-42Middle Elementary—Solomon Disobeys, 1 Kings 9:1-9; 11Preteen—Consequences for the King, 1 Samuel 18; 19; 28; 31

SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

Preschool—God Keeps His Promise, 2 Samuel 2:1-7; 5:1-4Kindergarten—God Keeps His Promise, 2 Samuel 2:1-7; 5:1-4Early Elementary—David: King at Last! 2 Samuel 2:1-11; 5:1-12Middle Elementary—Go to the Right Source, 1 Kings 12:1-24Preteen—A King Repents, 2 Samuel 11—12; Psalm 51

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OCTOBER 5, 2008

Preschool—A Kind Action, 2 Samuel 9:1-8Kindergarten—A Kind Action, 2 Samuel 9:1-8Early Elementary—King David Prayed, 2 Samuel 5:17-25Middle Elementary—Go To next unitPreteen—A Wise but Foolish King, 1 Kings 3; 4:29-34; 9:1-9; 11:1-13

OCTOBER 12, 2008

Preschool—Go to next unitKindergarten—Go to next unitEarly Elementary—David Prepared the Way for Solomon, 2 Samuel 7:1-22;

1 Chronicles 28:1—29:9Middle Elementary—Go to next unitPreteen—Go to next unit

Theme—The Basics of PrayerPreschool—4 Middle Elementary—5Kindergarten 4 Preteen—4Early Elementary—3

OCTOBER 5, 2008

Middle Elementary—Prayer is Praising God, Matthew 6:5-10

OCTOBER 12, 2008

Preschool—A Thankful Prayer, Based on Psalm 136:1-9, 26Kindergarten—A Thankful Prayer, Based on Psalm 136:1-9, 26Middle Elementary—Prayer is Bringing Our Requests, Matthew 6:7-8, 11; 14:13-21Preteen—Why Pray? John 16:17—17:19

OCTOBER 19, 2008

Preschool—Hannah’s Prayer, 1 Samuel 1:1-20Kindergarten—Hannah’s Prayer, 1 Samuel 1:1-20Early Elementary—Jesus, Teach Us How to Pray, Matthew 6:9-13; luke 11:1-4Middle Elementary—Prayer Is About Forgiveness, Matthew 6:12, 14-15; 18:21-35Preteen—Jesus Prays for Himself, John 17:1-5

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OCTOBER 26, 2008

Preschool—Hezekiah’s Prayer, 2 Kings 20:1-11Kindergarten—Hezekiah’s Prayer, 2 Kings 20:1-11Early Elementary—Jesus, Teach Us to Pray for Forgiveness, luke 18:9-14Middle Elementary—Prayer Is Asking for Protection, Matthew 6:13; John 16:1-4; 17:6-15Preteen—Jesus Prays for His Disciples, John 17:6-19

NOVEMBER 2, 2008

Preschool—Daniel’s Prayer, daniel 2:1-30, 47-48Kindergarten—Daniel’s Prayer, daniel 2:1-30, 47-48Early Elementary—Jesus, Teach us to Pray for each other, John 17:6-26Middle Elementary—Prayer Is Remembering Others, John 17:20-26Preteen—Jesus Prays for All Believers, John 17:20-26

Theme—God’s Word for Tough TimesPreschool—4 Lessons Middle Elementary—4 LessonsKindergarten—4 Lessons Preteen—4 LessonsEarly Elementary—4 Lessons

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Preschool—A Special Trip, ruth 1:1-19Kindergarten—A Special Trip, ruth 1:1-19Early Elementary—God Provided for Elijah, 1 Kings 17:1-16Middle Elementary—Stand Up for Your Beliefs! daniel 1Preteen—Isaiah, isaiah 6:1-13

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

Preschool—A Special Meeting, ruth 2:1-16Kindergarten—A Special Meeting, ruth 2:1-16Early Elementary—God Showed His Power, 1 Kings 18Middle Elementary—Daniel Trusts God, daniel 2Preteen—Jeremiah, Jeremiah 18:1-12

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NOVEMBER 23, 2008

Preschool—A Special Meal, ruth 2:17-23Kindergarten—A Special Meal, ruth 2:17-23Early Elementary—God Comforted Elijah, 1 Kings 19:1-18Middle Elementary—Three Stand Together, daniel 3Preteen—Ezekiel, ezekiel 18:1-4, 19-24

NOVEMBER 30, 2008

Preschool—A Special Family, ruth 3:10-13; 4:9-17Kindergarten—A Special Family, ruth 3:10-13; 4:9-17Early Elementary—God Continues His Work, 1 Kings 19:19-21; 2 Kings 2:1-15Middle Elementary—Daniel Stands Alone, daniel 6Preteen—Amos, amos 8:1-8

Theme—It’s ChristmasPreschool—4 Lessons Middle Elementary—4 LessonsKindergarten—4 Lessons Preteen—4 LessonsEarly Elementary—4 Lessons

DECEMBER 7, 2008

Preschool—The Christmas Promise, luke 1:26-38Kindergarten—The Christmas Promise, luke 1:26-38Early Elementary—Good News! The Savior Is Born, luke 2:1-7Middle Elementary—Christmas with the Patriarchs and Prophets, Genesis 12:1-3;

isaiah 7:14; 9:1-7; Micah 5:2Preteen—Celebrate God’s Preparations, luke 1:5-25, 57-70, 76-77; John 1:6-9

DECEMBER 14, 2008

Preschool—The Christmas Baby, luke 2:1-7Kindergarten—The Christmas Baby, luke 2:1-7Early Elementary—Good News! “he is Christ the lord!” luke 2:8-20Middle Elementary—Christmas with Zechariah and Elizabeth, isaiah 40:1-5; Mark 1:1-8;

luke 1:5-25, 57-68, 80Preteen—Celebrate the Incarnation, luke 1:26-49; Matthew 1:18-25; John 1:1-18

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DECEMBER 21, 2008

Preschool—The Christmas Angels! luke 2:8-14Kindergarten—The Christmas Angels! luke 2:8-14Early Elementary—Good News! God Keeps His Promises, luke 2:21-38Middle Elementary—Christmas with Mary and Joseph, Matthew 1:18-25;

luke 1:26-38; 2:1-7Preteen—Celebrate the Savior’s Birth, luke 2:1-20

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Preschool—The Shepherds’ Christmas Surprise, luke 2:13-20Kindergarten—The Shepherds’ Christmas Surprise, luke 2:13-20Early Elementary—Good News! God Is in Charge, Matthew 2Middle Elementary—Christmas with the Shepherds, luke 2:8-20Preteen—Celebrate God’s Faithfulness, luke 2:21-40

Theme—God’s Son RevealedPreschool—4 Lessons Middle Elementary—4 LessonsKindergarten—4 Lessons Preteen—4 LessonsEarly Elementary—3 Lessons

JANUARY 4, 2009

Preschool—Jesus’ Trip to Egypt, Matthew 2:13-15, 19-21Kindergarten—Jesus’ Trip to Egypt, Matthew 2:13-15, 19-21Early Elementary—Jesus Went to the Temple, luke 2:41-52Middle Elementary—Jesus Cares, Mark 5:21-43Preteen—The Woman with a Past, John 4:1-30, 39-42

JANUARY 11, 2009

Preschool—Jesus’ Temple Visit, luke 2:39-52Kindergarten—Jesus’ Temple Visit, Luke 2:39-52Early Elementary—Jesus Was Baptized, Matthew 3:1-17Middle Elementary—Jesus Knows All Our Needs, John 5:1-15Preteen—The Blind—by Birth and by Choice, John 9

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JANUARY 18, 2009

Preschool—Jesus and a Sick Girl, luke 8:40-42, 49-56Kindergarten—Jesus and a Sick Girl, luke 8:40-42, 49-56Early Elementary—Jesus Was Tested, Matthew 4:1-11Middle Elementary—Jesus Offers Salvation, luke 19:1-10Preteen—The Victim of Evil, luke 8:26-39

JANUARY 25, 2009

Preschool—Jesus Visits Zacchaeus’s House, luke 19:1-9Kindergarten—Jesus Visits Zacchaeus’s House, luke 19:1-9Early Elementary—Go to next unitMiddle Elementary—Jesus Lets Us Choose, Mark 10:17-31Preteen—The Teacher with a Question, John 3:1-18

Theme—The Trinity: Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit

Preschool—4 Lessons Middle Elementary—4 LessonsKindergarten—4 Lessons Preteen—4 LessonsEarly Elementary—5 Lessons

JANUARY 25, 2009

Early Elementary—Jesus: Awesome Teacher, Mark 1:21-28

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

Preschool—A Healing Miracle, Mark 1:29-31Kindergarten—A Healing Miracle, Mark 1:29-31Early Elementary—Jesus: awesome healer, luke 7:1-17Middle Elementary—God Is Holy, exodus 19; leviticus 19:1-4Preteen—The Holy Spirit—Who is He? John 14:15-18, 16:5-11, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22; 13:14;

acts 1:3-8

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FEBRUARY 8, 2009

Preschool—A Fishing Miracle, luke 5:1-11Kindergarten—A Fishing Miracle, luke 5:1-11Early Elementary—Jesus: Awesome in Power, Mark 4:35-41Middle Elementary—God Is Faithful and Trustworthy, Genesis 12:7; exodus 3:8;

Joshua 21:43-45Preteen—The Holy Spirit—Terrific Teacher, John 14:15-27; 16:7-15

FEBRUARY 15, 2009

Preschool—A Stormy Miracle, Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41Kindergarten—A Stormy Miracle, Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41Early Elementary—Jesus: Awesome Leader, luke 9:1-6; 10:1-20Middle Elementary—God Is Loving and Merciful, Selected passages from hoseaPreteen—The Holy Spirit—Trustworthy Guide, John 16:12-15; acts 15:1-31

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Preschool—A Mealtime Miracle, John 6:1-14Kindergarten—A Mealtime Miracle, John 6:1-14Early Elementary—Jesus: Awesome Son of God, Matthew 16:13-17; 17:1-9Middle Elementary—God Is Forgiving, luke 15:11-31Preteen—The Holy Spirit—Our Power Source, acts 1:8; 6:8-15; 7:1, 51-60

Theme—God’s Solution for SinPreschool—4 Lessons Middle Elementary—5 LessonsKindergarten—4 Lessons Preteen—5 LessonsEarly Elementary—4 Lessons

MARCH 1, 2009

Preschool—The Church Meets Together, acts 2:42-47Kindergarten—The Church Meets Together, acts 2:42-47Early Elementary—A Gift of Love, John 12:1-11Middle Elementary—Colors in the Sky, Genesis 6:5—9:17Preteen—Sin—It’s Serious, Genesis 3:1—4:16; hebrews 11:4; 1 John 3:11-12

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MARCH 8, 2009

Preschool—The Church Learns From God’s Word, acts 17:10-12Kindergarten—The Church Learns From God’s Word, acts 17:10-12Early Elementary—Journey of Praise, Mark 11:1-11, 18 with Matthew 21:14-16;

luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19Middle Elementary—Stars Without Number, Genesis 12; 15; 17:1-21Preteen—Sacrifice—What Is It? leviticus 1:1-9; 9:1-24; 1 John 4:9-10

MARCH 15, 2009

Preschool—The Church Helps Each Other, acts 6:1-7Kindergarten—The Church Helps Each Other, acts 6:1-7Early Elementary—Journey Toward Suffering, Matthew 26:14-30; Mark 14:12-15;

luke 22:1-20Middle Elementary—Covenant with the Israelites, exodus 19:5-8; 20:1-21; 24:1-7Preteen—Sacrifice—Is It Enough? isaiah 1:13-17, 19-20; Jeremiah 7:21-26; Micah 6:8;

Malachi 1:6-14; romans 12:1-2

MARCH 22, 2009

Preschool—The Church Gives to Help Others, acts 11:27-30Kindergarten—The Church Gives to Help Others, acts 11:27-30Early Elementary—Journey to the Cross, Mark 14:43-65; 15:1-47 with Matthew 27:57-66Middle Elementary—A Family Rules, 1 Chronicles 17; luke 1:31-33, 68-71Preteen—Jesus—the Perfect Sacrifice, hebrews 9:23—10:14, 19-25; 1 John 4:10

MARCH 29, 2009

Preschool—Go to next unitKindergarten—Go to next unitEarly Elementary—Go to next unitMiddle Elementary—A Covenant for All, luke 22:7-20Preteen—Jesus—the Perfect Priest, 1 Timothy 2:5; hebrews 2:9-18; 4:14—5:10

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Theme—Jesus Lives!Preschool—6 Lessons Middle Elementary—4 LessonsKindergarten—6 Lessons Preteen—4 LessonsEarly Elementary—5 Lessons

MARCH 29, 2009

Preschool—Jesus Talks to Peter, Matthew 16:13-16Kindergarten—Jesus Talks to Peter, Matthew 16:13-16Early Elementary—The Savior Is Risen! Matthew 27:62—28:10, 19-20

APRIL 5, 2009

Preschool—Jesus Goes to Jerusalem, Matthew 21:1-11, 15-16Kindergarten—Jesus Goes to Jerusalem, Matthew 21:1-11, 15-16Early Elementary—The Savior and God’s Plan, luke 24:13-48Middle Elementary—He Is Misunderstood, John 12:12-19; Zechariah 9:9Preteen—Find Joy in the King, Matthew 21:1-11

APRIL 12, 2009

Preschool—Jesus Lives! John 20:1-18Kindergarten—Jesus Lives! John 20:1-18Early Elementary—The Savior Is Lord, John 20:24-31Middle Elementary—He Is Risen, John 20:1-18Preteen—Find Joy in the Promise, John 20:1-18

APRIL 19, 2009

Preschool—Jesus Walks to Emmaus, luke 24:13-35Kindergarten—Jesus Walks to Emmaus, luke 24:13-35Early Elementary—The Savior Will Return, luke 24:50-53; acts 1:1-14; John 21:1-14Middle Elementary—He Is Alive, luke 24:36-49Preteen—Find Joy in the Truth, John 20:24-31; hebrews 11:1-2, 13-16

APRIL 26, 2009

Preschool—Jesus Appears to the Fishermen, John 21:1-17Kindergarten—Jesus Appears to the Fishermen, John 21:1-17Early Elementary—The Savior’s Promised Gift, acts 2:1-41Middle Elementary—He Promises to Return, John 14:1-4; acts 1:1-11Preteen—Find Joy in the Future, acts 1:1-11

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MAY 3, 2009

Preschool—Jesus Goes to Heaven, acts 1:3-14Kindergarten—Jesus Goes to Heaven, acts 1:3-14Early Elementary—Go to next unitMiddle Elementary—Go to next unit Preteen—Go to next unit

Theme—The Church, God’s FamilyPreschool—4 Lessons Middle Elementary—5 LessonsKindergarten—4 Lessons Preteen—5 LessonsEarly Elementary—5 Lessons

MAY 3, 2009

Early Elementary—The Church Shows Us How to Live, acts 2:42-47; 4:32-37Middle Elementary—A Powerful Beginning, acts 2Preteen—A Glorious Birth, acts 2:1-47

MAY 10, 2009

Preschool—Peter Shares About Jesus, acts 2:14-41Kindergarten—Peter Shares About Jesus, acts 2:14-41Early Elementary—The Church Needs Everyone, acts 6:1-7; romans 12:3-8 with

1 Corinthians 12:27-30; 1 Peter 4:10Middle Elementary—A Shared Love, acts 2:42-47; 4:32-37Preteen—Learning to Walk, acts 5:12-14, 17-42

MAY 17, 2009

Preschool—Peter Helps a Man Walk, acts 3:1-10Kindergarten—Peter Helps a Man Walk, acts 3:1-10Early Elementary—The Church Is Strong, acts 6:8—7:2; 7:51—8:4Middle Elementary—A Trip to Jail, acts 3:1—4:31Preteen—Get Real, acts 8:4-24

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MAY 24, 2009

Preschool—Peter Talks to Cornelius, acts 10:1-2, 17-24, 28, 34-36Kindergarten—Peter Talks to Cornelius, acts 10:1-2, 17-24, 28, 34-36Early Elementary—The Church Cares, acts 9:32-42; 1 Peter 4:10Middle Elementary—A New Beginning, acts 9:1-31Preteen—Sibling Rivalry, acts 10:1-48

MAY 31, 2009

Preschool—Peter’s Prison Rescue, acts 12:1-17Kindergarten—Peter’s Prison Rescue, acts 12:1-17Early Elementary—The Church Prays, acts 12:1-19Middle Elementary—A New Church Is Born, acts 11:19-26 Preteen—Holding the Father’s Hand, acts 12:1-24

Theme—Missionaries: Good News to GoPreschool—4 Lessons Middle Elementary—4 LessonsKindergarten—4 Lessons Preteen—6 LessonsEarly Elementary—4 Lessons

JUNE 7, 2009

Preschool—Saul Believes in Jesus, acts 9:1-19Kindergarten—Saul Believes in Jesus, acts 9:1-19Early Elementary—Good News for an Ethiopian, acts 8:1-8, 26-40Middle Elementary—Following the Leader, acts 16:6-15Preteen—Saul Meets the Master, acts 8:1-4; 9:1-31; Philippians 3:4-6

JUNE 14, 2009

Preschool—Saul Tells About Jesus, acts 9:19-28Kindergarten—Saul Tells About Jesus, acts 9:19-28Early Elementary—Good News for a Roman, acts 10Middle Elementary—Jailed but Joyful, acts 16:16-34Preteen—Paul Hits the Road, acts 11:19-26; 13:1-16, 42-52; 14:1-20, 26-28

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JUNE 21, 2009

Preschool—Lydia Follows Jesus, acts 16:12-15Kindergarten—Lydia Follows Jesus, acts 16:12-15Early Elementary—Good News for the People of Antioch, acts 11:19-26Middle Elementary—Paul’s Story . . . My Story, acts 26Preteen—Paul Ponders Policy, acts 15:1-35

JUNE 28, 2009

Preschool—A Jailer Follows Jesus, acts 16:20-34Kindergarten—A Jailer Follows Jesus, acts 16:20-34Early Elementary—Good News for People Everywhere, acts 13:1-12; 14:21-28Middle Elementary— An Anchor in the Storm, acts 27Preteen—The Perils of Paul, acts 17:1-15; 18:1-17

JULY 5, 2009

Preschool—Go to next unitKindergarten—Go to next unitEarly Elementary—Go to next unitMiddle Elementary—Go to next unitPreteen—Paul Battles Dark Powers, acts 19:1-20

JULY 12, 2009

Preschool—Go to next unitKindergarten—Go to next unitEarly Elementary—Go to next unitMiddle Elementary—Go to next unitPreteen—Paul . . . the Rest of the Story, acts 28:11-31; 2 Timothy 4:6-8

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Theme—Jesus Makes a DifferencePreschool—4 Lessons Middle Elementary—5 LessonsKindergarten—4 Lessons Preteen—4 LessonsEarly Elementary—4 Lessons

JULY 5, 2009

Preschool—God Loves Us and Gives Us Parents, luke 1:5-20, 57-66Kindergarten—God Loves Us and Gives Us Parents, luke 1:5-20, 57-66Early Elementary—Jesus Made a Difference for a Sick Man, Mark 1:40-44Middle Elementary—Stronger than Demons, Mark 5:1-20

JULY 12, 2009

Preschool—God Loves Us and Gives Us Grandparents, 2 Timothy 1:3-5; 3:14-15Kindergarten—God Loves Us and Gives Us Grandparents, 2 Timothy 1:3-5; 3:14-15Early Elementary—Jesus Made a Difference for Matthew, Mark 2:13-17Middle Elementary—Stronger than Winds and Waves, Mark 4:35-41

JULY 19, 2009

Preschool—God Loves Us and Gives Us Church Friends, acts 1:7-9; 2:31-33; 4:32-35Kindergarten—God Loves Us and Gives Us Church Friends, acts 1:7-9; 2:31-33; 4:32-35Early Elementary—Jesus Made a Difference for Children, Mark 10:13-16Middle Elementary—Stronger than Sickness and Disease, luke 17:11-19Preteen—Jesus . . . God and Man, Matthew 3:1-17

JULY 26, 2009

Preschool—God Loves Us and Gives Us Jesus, Mark 10:13-16Kindergarten—God Loves Us and Gives Us Jesus, Mark 10:13-16Early Elementary—Jesus Made a Difference for Peter, Mark 14:66-72; John 21:1-19Middle Elementary—Stronger than Death, John 11:1-44Preteen—Jesus . . . Sympathetic Priest, Matthew 4:1-11; hebrews 2:18, 4:15-16

AUGUST 2, 2009

Preschool—Go to next unitKindergarten—Go to next unitEarly Elementary—Go to next unitMiddle Elementary—Stronger than Sin, Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12Preteen—Jesus . . . Powerful Caretaker, Mark 6:45-62; luke 7:11-17; John 2:1-11

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AUGUST 9, 2009

Preschool—Go to next unitKindergarten—Go to next unitEarly Elementary—Go to next unitMiddle Elementary—Go to next unitPreteen—Jesus . . . Holy Authority, John 2:12-22, 5:22-29; romans 8:31-34

Theme—God’s Transforming PowerPreschool—5 Lessons Middle Elementary—4 LessonsKindergarten—5 Lessons Preteen—3 LessonsEarly Elementary—5 Lessons

AUGUST 2, 2009

Preschool—The Wall Comes Down, Joshua 6:1-25Kindergarten—The Wall Comes Down, Joshua 6:1-25Early Elementary—God’s Got Power . . . to Help His People, 2 Kings 6:8-23

AUGUST 9, 2009

Preschool—God’s Help for Elijah, 1 Kings 17:1-6Kindergarten—God’s Help for Elijah, 1 Kings 17:1-6Early Elementary—God’s Got Power . . . to Help Us Want to Obey, Jonah 1—3Middle Elementary—Son of Thunder, luke 9:51-56

AUGUST 16, 2009

Preschool—The Fire From God, 1 Kings 18:16-39Kindergarten—The Fire From God, 1 Kings 18:16-39Early Elementary—God’s Got Power . . . to Help Us Be Brave, esther 1—4Middle Elementary—“I Want to Be First” Mark 9:33-37; 10:35-45Preteen—A Changed Life, Mark 9:38-41; 10:35-45; luke 9:51-56; John 19:25-27;

romans 12:1-2; 1 John 4:16

AUGUST 23, 2009

Preschool—The Fiery Furnace, daniel 3:8-28Kindergarten—The Fiery Furnace, daniel 3:8-28Early Elementary—God’s Got Power . . . to Protect His People, esther 5—8Middle Elementary—Love—The Real Thing, John 19:17-27Preteen—Walking in the Light, 1 John 1:5-2:11; 2:15-17; 3:7-10

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AUGUST 30, 2009

Preschool—The Lions’ Den, daniel 6:1-23Kindergarten—The Lions’ Den, daniel 6:1-23Early Elementary—God’s Got Power . . . and It Brings Him Honor, daniel 3Middle Elementary—Apostle of Love, 1 John 4:7-21Preteen—Love Is the Key, John 13:34-35; 1 John 3:10-24; 4:7-19

Theme—The Bible: God’s WordPreschool—4 Lessons Middle Elementary—4 LessonsKindergarten—4 Lessons Preteen—4 LessonsEarly Elementary—4 Lessons

SEPTEMBER 6, 2009

Preschool—Jehoshaphat and God’s Word, 2 Chronicles 17:3-9Kindergarten—Jehoshaphat and God’s Word, 2 Chronicles 17:3-9Early Elementary—The Bible Comes from God, Jeremiah 36Middle Elementary—The Inspired Book, Jeremiah 1:1-9; 25:1-14; 39:1-10; ezra 1:1-5Preteen—The Only God-Breathed Book, 2 Timothy 3:10-16

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

Preschool—Moses and God’s Word, exodus 20:1-17; 24:12-14; 32:15-16Kindergarten—Moses and God’s Word, exodus 20:1-17; 24:12-14; 32:15-16Early Elementary—The Bible Tells Us About God, 2 Chronicles 33:1-20

(see also 2 Kings 21:1-16)Middle Elementary—The Teaching Book, nehemiah 8:1—9:3; 9:38—10:39Preteen—God’s Book of Love, deuteronomy 7:9

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

Preschool—Josiah and God’s Word, 2 Chronicles 34:14-33Kindergarten—Josiah and God’s Word, 2 Chronicles 34:14-33Early Elementary—The Bible Tells Us About Jesus, luke 4:14-22, 38-44Middle Elementary—The Jesus Book, luke 4:14-32; John 3:16;

1 John 4:9-10; John 20:30-31Preteen—Transformed! 2 Kings 22:1—23:5

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

Preschool—Jeremiah and God’s Word, Jeremiah 36:1-10Kindergarten—Jeremiah and God’s Word, Jeremiah 36:1-10Early Elementary—The Bible Tells Us How to Live, 2 Chronicles 34Middle Elementary—The Personal Book, acts 17:1-12; James 1:22Preteen—The Good News, acts 8:26-38

Theme—The Creator and His CreationPreschool—4 Lessons Middle Elementary—5 LessonsKindergarten—4 Lessons Preteen—5 LessonsEarly Elementary—6 Lessons

OCTOBER 4, 2009

Preschool—God’s Wonderful World, Genesis 1:1—2:3Kindergarten—God’s Wonderful World, Genesis 1:1—2:3Early Elementary—God Created the World, Genesis 1:1-27, 31—2:3Middle Elementary—A Beautiful Creation, Genesis 1:1-10; Psalm 102:25-27; Jeremiah

10:12Preteen—Our Great Creator, Genesis 1:1-28; Psalm 145:1-7

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Preschool—Made to Be Like God, Genesis 1:27-31; 2:8, 15, 19-22Kindergarten—Made to Be Like God, Genesis 1:27-31; 2:8, 15, 19-21Early Elementary—God Created People with Purpose, Genesis 1:26-30, 2:4-23Middle Elementary—A Detailed Creation, Genesis 1:1, 11-26, 31—2:3; Psalm 8:1; isaiah

40:25-31Preteen—I Can Trust a God Like That, Job 38:1-11; Psalm 95:3-7; Jeremiah 10:10-16

OCTOBER 18, 2009

Preschool—A Choice to Disobey, Genesis 2:8-9; 3Kindergarten—A Choice to Disobey, Genesis 2:8-9; 3Early Elementary—Adam and Eve Disobey God, Genesis 2:16-17; 3Middle Elementary—A Unique Creation, Genesis 1:1, 26-30; 2:7, 18, 20b-24; Psalm 8:3-5Preteen—Made in the Image of God, Genesis 1:26-31

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OCTOBER 25, 2009

Preschool—A Choice to Obey, Genesis 6:9-22; 7:11—8:22Kindergarten—A Choice to Obey, Genesis 6:9-22; 7:11—8:22Early Elementary—The Sad Story of Cain and Abel, Genesis 4:1-16Middle Elementary—Partners with the Creator, Genesis 1:26-28; 2:15-17, 19-20;

Psalm 8:1, 3-9Preteen—Paradise Lost, Genesis 3:1-24; romans 3:23; 5:8, 18-19

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Preschool—Go to next unitKindergarten—Go to next unitEarly Elementary—God Saves Noah, Genesis 6—7Middle Elementary—The Creator at Work, Genesis 1:29; 8:22; Matthew 6:26-33;

acts 17:24-28Preteen—Take Care of God’s World, Genesis 1:26-31; 2:15; Ps. 8:6-9

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Preschool—Go to next unitKindergarten—Go to next unitEarly Elementary—A Breeze and a Promise, Genesis 7:24—9:19Middle Elementary—Go to next unitPreteen—Go to next unit

Theme—Life Lessons from the ParablesPreschool—5 Lessons Middle Elementary—4 LessonsKindergarten—5 Lessons Preteen—4 LessonsEarly Elementary—3 Lessons

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Preschool—The Parable of the Farmer, Matthew 13:1-9Kindergarten—The Parable of the Farmer, Matthew 13:1-9

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Preschool—The Parable of the Good Samaritan, luke 10:25-37Kindergarten—The Parable of the Good Samaritan, luke 10:25-37Middle Elementary—Know Your Neighbor, luke 10:25-37Preteen—Lost Shop, luke 15:1-7

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NOVEMBER 15, 2009

Preschool—The Parable of the Great Banquet, luke 14:15-24Kindergarten—The Parable of the Great Banquet, luke 14:15-24Early Elementary—Parables of Great Treasures, Matthew 13:44-46 with Matthew 13:1-3aMiddle Elementary—Look for the Lost, luke 15:1-2, 8-10Preteen—Unforgettable Forgiveness, luke 7:36-50

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

Preschool—The Parable of the Lost Sheep, luke 15:1-7Kindergarten—The Parable of the Lost Sheep, luke 15:1-7Early Elementary—Lowest Seat at the Feast, luke 14:7-14Middle Elementary—Continue in Prayer, luke 18:1-8Preteen—Weeds Among Wheat, Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Preschool—The Parable of the Prodigal Son, luke 15:11-24Kindergarten—The Parable of the Prodigal Son, luke 15:11-24Early Elementary—Lost Sheep, luke 15:1-7Middle Elementary—Sow Seeds of Truth, luke 8:1-15Preteen—The Last and the First, Matthew 20:1-16

Theme—Christ is BornPreschool—4 Lessons Middle Elementary—4 LessonsKindergarten—4 Lessons Preteen—4 LessonsEarly Elementary—4 Lessons

DECEMBER 6, 2009

Preschool—God’s Promised Son, luke 1:26-35, 38Kindergarten—God’s Promised Son, luke 1:26-35, 38Early Elementary—The Gift of Hope, luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25Middle Elementary—The Angels, the Announcements, Matthew 1:18-25; luke 1:26-38Preteen—Waiting Takes So Long! Matthew 1:18-25; luke 1:26-38; isaiah 7:14;

deuteronomy 7:9

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DECEMBER 13, 2009

Preschool—The First Christmas, luke 2:1-7, 21Kindergarten—The First Christmas, luke 2:1-7, 21Early Elementary—The Gift of a Savior, luke 2:1-7; John 3:16; 1 John 4:9Middle Elementary—The Promise, the Baby, luke 2:1-7; Micah 5:2Preteen—The Wait Was Worth It! Genesis 12:1-3; 2 Samuel 7:12-16; Matthew 1:1, 6, 16;

luke 2:1-7

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Preschool—The Shepherds Celebrate, luke 2:8-20Kindergarten—The Shepherds Celebrate, luke 2:8-20Early Elementary—The Gifts of Praise and Sharing, luke 2:8-20Middle Elementary—The Shepherds, the Celebration, luke 2:8-20Preteen—Let’s Not Wait to See Him! isaiah 11:1-3; Jeremiah 33:12-15; Matthew 1:1-6;

luke 2:8-20

DECEMBER 27, 2009

Preschool—A Promise Kept, luke 2:21-38Kindergarten—A Promise Kept, luke 2:21-38Early Elementary—The Gift of Worship, Matthew 2:1-12Middle Elementary—The Star, the Journey, the King, Matthew 2:1-12Preteen—A Long Journey to See a King, Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:1-23

Theme—Patriarchs: Founders of IsraelPreschool—4 Lessons Middle Elementary—5 LessonsKindergarten—4 Lessons Preteen—4 LessonsEarly Elementary—4 Lessons

JANUARY 3, 2010

Preschool—God’s Promise to Abram, Genesis 12:1-7Kindergarten—God’s Promise to Abram, Genesis 12:1-7Early Elementary—Abram Trusts and Obeys, Genesis 12:1-9Middle Elementary—Jacob’s Big Trick, Genesis 25:19-34; 27:1-40Preteen—Problems at Home, Genesis 37:1-36; 39:1-2; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a

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JANUARY 10, 2010

Preschool—Lot and Abram Part Ways, Genesis 13:5-17Kindergarten—Lot and Abram Part Ways, Genesis 13:5-17Early Elementary—Abram Trusts and Shares, Genesis 13:1-18Middle Elementary—Jacob Meets God, Genesis 27:41—29:14Preteen—A Problem in Potiphar’s House, Genesis 39; Psalm 119:9-16, 29-32;

1 Corinthians 10:12-13; hebrews 4:15-16

JANUARY 17, 2010

Preschool—A Promising Reminder for Abraham and Sarah, Genesis 17:5; 18:1-10, 16-19Kindergarten—A Promising Reminder for Abraham and Sarah, Genesis 17:5; 18:1-10,

16-19Early Elementary—Abraham’s Trust Brings Joy, Genesis 15:1-7; 17:1—18:14; 21:1-7Middle Elementary—The Tables Are Turned, Genesis 29:14-30; 30:25—31:13Preteen—Alone in Prison, Genesis 39:20—41:52; romans 8:28

JANUARY 24, 2010

Preschool—Abraham Sees God’s Promise Kept, Genesis 21:1-8Kindergarten—Abraham Sees God’s Promise Kept, Genesis 21:1-8Early Elementary—Eliezer Trusts God for Help, Genesis 24:1-67Middle Elementary—Jacob Meets His Match, Genesis 31:17-18; 32:3—33:20Preteen—A Chance to Get Even, Genesis 41:41—45:28; 1 Thessalonians 5:15

JANUARY 31, 2010

Preschool—Eliezer’s Important Mission, Genesis 24:1-66Kindergarten—Eliezer’s Important Mission, Genesis 24:1-66Early Elementary—Isaac Trusts and Makes Peace, Genesis 26:1-6, 12-33; nahum 1:7Middle Elementary—A New Name for a New Man, Genesis 35:1-15Preteen—A Family United, Genesis 46:1-7, 26-34; 47:1-11; 50:15-26; Colossians 3:12-15

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Theme—Making Biblical ChoicesPreschool—4 Lessons Middle Elementary—4 LessonsKindergarten—4 Lessons Preteen—4 LessonsEarly Elementary—4 Lessons

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Preschool—Isaac’s Kind Choice, Genesis 26:17-31Kindergarten—Isaac’s Kind Choice, Genesis 26:17-31Early Elementary—Choose to Act, exodus 2:1-10Middle Elementary—How Do I Use My Gifts?, exodus 35:4—36:7; 1 Peter 4:10Preteen—Who’s First, Matthew 19:16-26; exodus 20:3, 17

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Preschool—Jonah’s Tough Choice, Jonah 1:1—2:10Kindergarten—Jonah’s Tough Choice, Jonah 1:1—2:10Early Elementary—Choose to Tell About God, 2 Kings 5:1-18Middle Elementary—Is Getting Even Ever OK? 1 Samuel 24; luke 6:27-28; romans

12:17-21Preteen—Don’t Bury That Talent, Matthew 25:14-30; 1 Peter 4:10

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

Preschool—Daniel’s Right Choice, daniel 1:1-15Kindergarten—Daniel’s Right Choice, daniel 1:1-15Early Elementary—Choose to Give to God, John 6:5-14Middle Elementary—Should I Give Up? nehemiah 1:1-4; 2; 4; 6:15Preteen—Don’t Be a “Fool,” luke 12:15-21; 1 Timothy 6:6-10

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Preschool—Esther’s Brave Choice, esther 3—4Kindergarten—Esther’s Brave Choice, esther 3—4Early Elementary—Choose to Be Brave, acts 21:27-36; 23:12-35Middle Elementary—Why Give to God? Mark 12:41-44Preteen—My Body, a Temple? Psalm 139:13-16; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; romans 6:11-14

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