Teacher Note (01.26)

This week's teacher note.
Several people have asked about different things in the teacher notes.

For example,

• this week I put some of the missionary prayer request information 
• someone I asked about shortening some of the verses for the younger kids.  This note sheet contains the heart of the verses for the older and younger children.

Teaching Kids Authentic Worship

As a child of God, my only job is to worship Him and help others see His beauty and saving grace.  our job is to reflect His glory so people SEE HIM.

Watch this video consider how a focus on God should change how we teach.





REMEMBER GOD IS THE BOSS!  and HE IS A GOOD BOSS!

Name of God to help with worship:
Abba - Romans 8:15

Almighty - Psalm 68:14 

Alpha - Revelation 22:13 

Author of Life - Acts 3:15 

Beginning and the End - Revelation 21:6

Branch - Jeremiah 33:15 

Bread of life - John 6:35 

Bridegroom - Isaiah 62:5b 

Bright Morning Star - Revelation 22:16

Chosen one - Isaiah 42:1

Christ - Matthew 22:42 

Comforter - John 14:26
Counselor - John 14:26

Creator - 1st Peter 4:19 

Deliverer - Romans 11:26

Door - John 10:7

Eternal God - Deuteronomy 33:27 

Everlasting father - Isaiah 9:6 

Father - Matthew 6:9 

Friend - James 2:23 

God - Genesis 1:1

Good Shepherd - John 10:11 

Guard - 2 Timothy 1:12

Guide - Psalm 48:14

The Strength of Weakness: Four Really Good Sermons to...

Four Really Good Sermons to Help You Prepare for the Next Couple of Weeks

1 Samuel 17:      Seeing What David Saw
I would recommend listening to this sermon to get a good overview of the chapter.

1 Samuel 17:28  You Can Not Be Serious

1 Samuel 17:41  It's All About God Pt. 1

1 Samuel 17:41  It's All About God Pt. 2

02.23: God makes David king

Date: 02.23

Title: God makes David king

Passage: 2 Samuel 1:1—2:4a

Principle: God’s plan includes the death of the righteous and the wicked.

Praise: This Is the Day

Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
 How did David react to the death of Saul and Jonathan?
 How id God keep His promise to David to make him king?

Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
 By trusting that God has control over life and death
 By praying for the salvation of unbelievers

Memory verse:
2 year olds through kindergarten:
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5–6).

1st through 5th grade:
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5–6).

Missionary: The McMasters in Brazil

Ministry: Evangelism/Missions among our neighbors and nations

Activity: Check ekidzministry.blogspot.com

02.16: God judges between David and Saul

Date: 02.16

Title: God judges between David and Saul

Passage: 1 Samuel 24

Principle: God’s word is the standard of right and wrong

Praise: Undivided Heart

Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
 Why didn’t David kill Saul when he had the opportunity?
 What was the difference between Saul’s reaction and David’s reaction to God’s commands?

Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
 By trusting Scripture over the advice of other people
 By obeying Scripture

Memory verse:
2 year olds through kindergarten:
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5–6).

1st through 5th grade:
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5–6).

Missionary: Debbie Newsome in Gambia

Ministry: Evangelism/Missions among our neighbors and nations

Activity: Check ekidzministry.blogspot.com

02.09: God is sovereign over friendships

Date: 02.09

Title: God is sovereign over friendships

Passage: 1 Samuel 18:1—11; 20:1—42

Principle: Relationships are a gift from God.

Praise: Beloved

Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
 What kind of relationship did David have with Saul and Jonathan?
 Why did Saul try to kill David?

Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
 By showing love to those who love him and to those who dislike him.
 By trusting that God is sovereign over the relationships in his life.

Memory verse:
2 year olds through kindergarten:
For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart’” (1 Samuel 16:7b).

1st through 5th grade:
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.” (Prov. 27:6)

Missionary: David & Ev Southwell in Brazil

Ministry: Evangelism/Missions among our neighbors and nations

Activity: Check ekidzministry.blogspot.com

02.02: David defends God’s honor

Date: 02.02
Title: David defends God’s honor
Passage: 1 Samuel 17
Principle: Believers must live for the Lord’s glory.
Praise: The Battle belongs to the Lord
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
 What happened between the Philistines and Israel?
 How did David defend God’s honor?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
 By glorifying God with his actions and thoughts.
 By doing what pleases God, regardless of the consequences.
Memory verse:
2 year olds through kindergarten:
For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart’” (1 Samuel 16:7b).
1st through 5th grade:
“But the LORD said to Samuel, ‘Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have refused him. For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart’” (1 Samuel 16:7).
Missionary: The Banks
Ministry: Evangelism/Missions among our neighbors and nations
Activity: Check ekidzministry.blogspot.com

Wrong Reactions to Our Sin: A Thought for This Week's Lesson

Last week's lesson Israel Rejects God as King
leads right into
This week's lesson Saul Disobeys God


In 1 Samuel 13, Saul did not wait for Samuel.
He offered the sacrifice but was not permitted to do that.
What made it even worse was after being confronted about his sin,
Saul made excuses.

In 1 Samuel 15, Saul did not follow the command of the Lord.
He spared the king and the best of the sheep and the oxen and calves and lambs.
What made it even worse was after being confronted about his sin,
Saul lied and then made excuses.

Making excuses for sin is not acceptable.

Informative Quiz (don't let the quiz word scare you) about letters

Which of the options is the correct answer for each question?

1.  Is this (a)  HDMI  (b) DVD  (c)  VGA

2.  Is this (a)  HDMI  (b) DVD  (c)  VGA

3.  Is this (a)  HDMI  (b) DVD  (c)  VGA

ANSWERS and you need to know each for the children's ministry.

1. VGA.  This cord runs from your computer to the TV.  When using this plug remember there is not sound.  Good for powerpoints or showing picture.  Don't use this for anything with sound
2. HDMI.  This cord runs from your computer to the TV.  When using this, the picture is very great and HDMI cords will run the sound through the TV you are connecting with.
3. DVD.  Everyone knows what this is.  A DVD player.  What you might not know is you can put a music only CD in the DVD player and the music will play through the TV speakers.  We are still working on getting DVD players in the nursery.

One major part of using these things is setting them up

1.  Turn the TV
2.  Hit the "Input" button on the TV remote (Insigna)
3.  Use the arrow buttons to navigate between the options.

Teacher Note for 01.12.14

01.26: God sees David’s heart

Date: 01.26

Title: God sees David’s heart

Passage: 1 Samuel 16

Principle: God sees the hearts of all men.

Praise: Undivided Heart

Prompt: Ask your child these questions:

• How was David chosen as king of Israel?
• How is God’s view of man different from ours?

Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:

• By examining his heart and learning what pleases the Lord.
• By not judging others based on their outward appearance.

Memory verse:
2 year olds through kindergarten:
“‘Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice’” (1 Samuel 15:22).

1st through 5th grade:
“But the LORD said to Samuel, ‘Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have refused him. For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart’” (1 Samuel 16:7).

Missionary: The Mayos in Australia

Ministry: Shepherd’s Ministry

Activity: Check ekidzministry.blogspot.com

01.19: Saul disobeys God

Date: 01.19

Title: Saul disobeys God

Passage: 1 Samuel 13:1—14; 15:1—34

Principle: God’s word is authoritative and must be obeyed.

Praise: Create in Me a Clean Heart

Prompt: Ask your child these questions:

• Why did Saul’s action displease the Lord?
• How did Saul try to justify his actions?

Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:

• By submitting to the authority of God’s Word and obeying it completely.
• By repenting from being stubborn, which is a serious offense to God

Memory verse:
2 year olds through kindergarten:
“‘Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice’” (1 Samuel 15:22).

1st through 5th grade:
“‘Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice’” (1 Samuel 15:22).

Missionary: The Luces in Australia

Ministry: Shepherd’s Ministry

Activity: Check ekidzministry.blogspot.com

01.12: Israel Rejects God as King

Date: 01.12

Title: Israel rejects God as king
Remember:  Israel had a king, God!  They rejected Him and His authority.

Passage: 1 Samuel 8—12

Principle: God is King, and we must submit to Him

Praise: He Reigns

Prompt: Ask your child these questions:

• Why was Israel’s request for a king sinful?
• What were God’s conditions for blessing Israel and their new king?

Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:

• By trusting God, not human strength or wisdom, in trying times.
• By obeying God, who is king

Memory verse:
2 year olds through kindergarten:
“Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, He is the King of glory” (Psalm 24:10).
Connection:  God is the king.  He has authority, whether we recognize that or not.

1st through 5th grade:
“Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, He is the King of glory” (Psalm 2 4:10).
Connection:  God is the king.  He has authority, whether we recognize that or not.

Missionary: The Logans in Brazil

Ministry: Shepherd’s Ministry

Activity: Check ekidzministry.blogspot.com

First Sunday of January and the beginning of Samuel

For the Introduction to Samuel document click HERE or copy and paste emmanuelbaptist.com/images/File/children/Samuel_intro.pdf

The title of this Sunday's lesson is God gives Israel a prophet and judge
Remember God is the Hero of every story we share with the kids.

The principle is God graciously intervenes in the lives of men

The passage is 1 Samuel 1—7
Suggestion:  when the lesson says to read a portion of a long section like this I would offer two suggestions:
1.  Find a children's story Bible and see what sections they use.
2.  Decide what passage you believe is going to best communicate the title and principle of the lesson.

Remember we want to encourage parents to talk with their children about the lesson.
Two questions you will answer directly or point to are:

• How did God bless Israel with a prophet and judge?
• How did God bless Hannah with a son?

Memory Verses:

2 year olds through kindergarten:
“Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, He is the King of glory”
(Psalm 24:10).

1st through 5th grade:
He will guard the feet of His saints, But the wicked shall be silent in darkness”
(1 Samuel 2:9).

Missionary: The Kimmels in Romania

Ministry: Shepherd’s Ministry

Activity: Check ekidzministry.blogspot.com