Wednesday, March 26, 2014

God punishes Solomon: 03.30

Proverbs 4:23:  Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life



Thursday, March 20, 2014

Ten great teacher tips

Here is a article Norma found with some good teaching tips...
www.discipleblog.com/2014/03/top-10-teaching-tips/

Here are the ten main points in the article.  Go to the article to read more about each point.

You love God. You love kids. You’re devoted to helping children grow in Christ-likeness. But are there ways you can become even more effective? Here are ten teaching tips that can help you become more efficient and effective.

1. Teach the Bible.
2. Teach from “known” to “unknown"
3. Teach with enthusiasm.
4. Teach the whole child.
5. Teach with targets.
6. Teach for life-change.
7. Teach challenging concepts.
8. Teach with patterns.
9. Teach for relationship.
10. Teach with expectation.

Action Step
Implement one of these teaching tips as you prepare your next lesson!

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

God’s glory fills the temple: 03.23

There are several building ideas in the lesson plans.  Use these or develop your own.

In all of the lesson remember this point:
"Be concerned for God’s glory."

Hebrews 3:4:  
For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.


Friday, March 14, 2014

Parent Post regarding Last Sunday's Lesson.

Here is a facebook comment from a parent this week:
Not sure who had [my son] on Sunday morning, but your lesson stuck with him. When he has been praying this week he always says "Thank you for our hearts that had the black word sin in them and are broken... Thank you now we have clean hearts." He's a bit scattered in his thought process, but it is there & coming together. 
I know stories like David and Bathsheba are often difficult to teach but when the BIG IDEA of the passage is taught.  It is great.  Thanks everyone for your involvement in EKIDZ!!

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

God gives Solomon wisdom: 03.16

TEACHER TIPS:
Q&A:  If you could ask God for ANYTHING in the world what would it be?Remember by asking this question you are setting yourself up for whatever the children might answer.  This would provide a good opportunity to find out what the kids like.
Bring it back with what did Solomon ask for?
Point to remember in teaching:God's commands need to be responded to with humility.Remind the kids that they need God's strength to do what God wants them to do.Pray with the kids for the strength to live the way He wants us to live.
New Testament Connection:James 1:5



MISSION SONG:
This is the 4 year olds through 3rd graders have been doing this song each week of Mission's Emphasis Month.  


A great, energetic song that glorifies God, speaks the truth of the Bible and gives the kids an opportunity to hear several different languages.



MEMORY VERSES:

Proverbs 1:7a:  The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; 
Proverbs 1:7:  The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
PARENT SHEET: