Sunday School

This year (2011-2012), we are using a lectionary-based curriculum published by Augsburg Fortress for our 2’s and 3’s class through 6th grade. The curriculum contains and mix of Old and New Testament stories, prompting kids to open their Bibles and explore God’s word during each lesson.

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Each lesson is accompanied by a colorful “learner leaflet” with activities, pictures, and stories to get the kids engaged in what they are learning. The leaflets also allow parents to get a glimpse of what their children are learning in Sunday School each week.

 

 A very special feature of the Spark curriculum is its accompanying Bibles. Each year,

St. John’s gives a new Bible to each kindergarten and third grade student who comes to the church’s ministries. The church then offers a class during Sunday School to teach the children and their parents how to use the new Bibles. Children are encouraged to use their Bibles at home, in Sunday School, and in worship.

 

Kindergarten students receive the Spark Story Bible, which contains abridged versions of key Bible stories, accompanied by colorful and fun pictures. 

 

Because the stories included in this story Bible are based on the lectionary, children are able to open up their Bibles and follow along as the lector or the pastor reads the lessons each Sunday (though not all lessons will be found within the story Bible).

 

Third grade students receive the Spark Bible (NRSV), which contains helpful tools, maps, and notes (and stickers!) to guide students through their study of the scriptures.

 

 2011- 2012 Sunday School Schedule with Lessons:

 

Date                                         Lesson Title

September 11th                       Joseph Helps His Family

September 18th                      The Vineyard Workers

September 25th                      The Chief Priests

October 2nd                            Parable of the Vineyard

October 9th                            The Wedding Banquet

October 16th                           Paying Taxes

October 23rd                          The Greatest Commandment

November 6th                         The Bridesmaids

November 13th                       Parable of the Talents

November 20th                       Sheet and Goats

December 4                            John the Baptist Prepares the Way

December 11th                       John the Baptist Proclaims Jesus' Coming

December 18th                       Angels Visit

January 8th                             Jesus' Baptism

January 15th                           God Calls Samuel

January 22nd                          Jonah and the Big Fish

January 29th                           Teaching and Healing

February 5th                           Jesus Heals

February 12th                         (Multiple Lessons Planned)

February 19th                         The Transfiguration 

March 4th                                Abraham and Sarah's Visitors

March 11th                              The Ten Commandments

March 18th                              The Light of the World

April 1st                                   Holy Week

April 22nd                                The Great Commission

April 29th                                 The Good Shepherd

May 6th                                    Philip and Ethiopian 

May 20th                                  Matthias the Apostle 

 

	Sunday School Shopping List Want to bless the Sunday School program this fall? We are in need of the following items:   Small paper cups Napkins Tissue boxes   Snacks: Raisins  Dry Cereals (that can be eaten by hand) Graham crackers  Animal crackers Pretzels Goldfish crackers  Gluten free snacks   Please avoid perishables, candy, anything with nuts, and messy snacks.