Older Toddler, Vol. 2: Set Their Hope in God Navigation Bar. Infants: The Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ INFANT TEACHER S GUIDE

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1 God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. Sure Foundation TargeT age: BirTh 36+ MonThs and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping We love Jesus. God made everything Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! SFVPEP Rev 4.17 and THE FRGRNCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PRISEWORTHY DEEDS and and Sure Foundation and uthor: 01. The church nursery is an exciting and vital ministry in the church a launching pad for nurturing the faith of the next generation. Nurseries should be a place of prayer where young children hear foundational Bible stories, learn simple truth statements and memorize Scripture as they form their language skills. The philosophy of Sure Foundation presents ministry to young children as a way to spread the fragrance of the knowledge of Jesus. lthough infants and toddlers cannot completely understand deep truths, their spirits can respond to the Spirit of God as they begin to understand those simple truths. Nursery caregivers with prayers on their lips and in their hearts, songs of worship filling their spirits, and conversation and teaching about Jesus pouring forth from their souls spread this fragrance of Jesus to the children under their care. The only foundation to lay for children that will not crumble is the sure foundation of Jesus Christ. The nursery ministry is just the beginning of leading a child to Jesus. Much of the work is hidden, and the fruits of this ministry may take years to see, but God is faithful. The foundation of prayer, blessing, and a godly atmosphere may look unimportant to the untrained eye and may even be forgotten when the child matures, but a sure foundation can be the means of salvation for a child. So this is what the Sovereign LORD says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who trusts will never be dismayed." Isaiah 28:16 Sure Foundation is divided into four stages. The Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of nursery ministry and helps churches create a Christ-centered, prayerful environment for infants. Young toddlers are taught The Wonders He Has Done, which presents four lessons (repeated throughout the year) on creation, our love for Jesus, and His love for us, along with a series of simple truth statements. His Praiseworthy Deeds, teaches older toddlers (24-36 months) 13 key Bible stories (repeated throughout the year) along with monthly foundation verses to memorize. Finally, for toddlers 36 months and up who have not graduated to a preschool class, the Older Toddler Volume 2 Teacher s Guide, Set Their Hope in God, introduces 16 additional Bible stories with an accompanying memory verse for each lesson. Page 1 Infants: The Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ Young Toddlers: The Wonders He Has Done Older Toddlers, Vol. 1: His Praiseworthy Deeds Older Toddler, Vol. 2: Set Their Hope in God Sure Foundation RESOURCE PCKET FOUNDTION INFNT TECHER S GUIDE FOUNDTION YOUNG TODDLER TECHER S GUIDE FOUNDTION OLDER TODDLER, VOL TECHER S GUIDE FOUNDTION OLDER TODDLER, VOL TECHER S GUIDE FOUNDTION

2 Sure Foundation and uthor: Our Mission Children Desiring God exists to spread a passion for the supremacy of God in all things so that the next generation may know and cherish Jesus Christ as the only One who saves and satisfies the desires of the heart. We want millions in every generation to set their hope in God. To that end, we aim to fuel spiritual desire producing God-centered, Bible-saturated, Christ-exalting resources, and equipping parents and churches working in partnership to instruct the mind, engage the heart, and nurture the faith of the next generation. Our Distinctives vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E Page 2 INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Big Vision of God The Centrality of God in ll Things Doctrinal Depth, ccuracy and Clarity Faithfulness to the Gospel Serious and Sober View of Sin Scope and Sequence that ims to Present the Whole Counsel of God Chronological Systematic Theology Presentation of Explicit Gospel Bible Stories Moral Instruction Biblical Theology Book Studies Systematic Theology Rigorous Study of the Bible and Training of the Mind Personal pplication that Encourages a Proper Response in the Mind, Heart and Will Excitement for God's Global Purposes Maximizing Classroom Time with Biblical Teaching and Spiritual Discussion ssiting Parents in Discipling Their Children Stewardship of Resources

3 Sure Foundation 02. and uthor: Scope & Sequence Sure Foundation The Scope & Sequence provides an overview of the curriculum, including lesson titles, main Scripture passages, key themes, and memory verses. s are also available as a PDF download at Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. USGE TIPS: Explain to church leaders what children are learning at each grade level. Help teachers and caregivers understand the scope and sequence of the curriculum so they can reenforce the truths more effectively. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping Share with parents to give them an overview of the year, and to help them assist their son or daughter with review. It can also help parents know how to specifically pray for their infant or toddler. God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 3

4 Sure Foundation and uthor: Scope & Sequence Sure Foundation The Scope & Sequence provides an overview of the curriculum, including lesson titles, main Scripture passages, key themes, and memory verses. s are also available as a PDF download at TargeT g rade: BirTh 36+ M onths Lesson 3: WE LOVE JESUS Matthew 2:1-12 The wise men were so happy to find Jesus, who was so special and great. Lesson 4: JESUS LOVES ME Matthew 19:13-15 Jesus' friends wanted to send the children away, but Jesus would not let them because Jesus loves boys and girls. Older Toddler, Volume 1 Lessons: His Praiseworthy Deeds Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING Note: This is Lesson 1 from The Wonders He Has Done. Lesson 2: ONLY GOD IS BIG Genesis 3 dam and Eve wanted to be like God, but no one can be big like God. USGE TIPS: Explain to church leaders what children are learning at each grade level. Lesson 3: GOD IS GOOD Help teachers and caregivers understand the scope and sequence of the curriculum so they can reenforce the truths more effectively. Lesson 4: GOD LWYS WINS! Genesis 21:1-7 God is good and kept His promise to give braham and Sarah a ba. Exodus 5-12 Pharaoh would not let the people go. But, God always wins and made Pharaoh let the people go. Lesson 5: GOD KNOWS EVERYTHING 1 Kings 17:1-6 hab wanted to hurt Elijah, but God knows everything and knew how to take care of Elijah. Share with parents to give them an overview of the year, and to help them assist their son or daughter with review. It can also help parents know how to specifically pray for their infant or toddler. Lesson 6: ONLY ONE GOD 2 Kings 5:1-14 No one could heal Naaman except the one true God. Lesson 7: GOD IS EVERYWHERE Jonah 1-3 Jonah could not run away from God because God is everywhere. Lesson 8: JESUS IS HERE! Note: This is Lesson 2 from The Wonders He Has Done. God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Lesson 9: WE LOVE JESUS Matthew 2:1-12 Note: This is Lesson 3 from The Wonders He Has Done. The wise men were so happy to find Jesus, who was so special and great. Lesson 10: JESUS IS THE BOSS Matthew 8:23-27 Jesus stopped the storm because He is the boss of the wind and water, and of all things. Lesson 11: JESUS LOVES ME Matthew 19:13-15 Note: This is Lesson 4 from The Wonders He Has Done. Jesus' friends wanted to send the children away, but Jesus would not let them because Jesus loves boys and girls. Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 4

5 Sure Foundation and uthor: Scope & Sequence Sure Foundation TargeT g rade: BirTh 36+ M onths Lesson 12: JESUS IS FRIEND The Scope & Sequence provides an overview of the curriculum, including lesson titles, main Scripture passages, key themes, and memory verses. s are also available as a PDF download at Luke 19:1-10 Jesus was a friend to Zacchaeus. He helped Zacchaeus to see his sin and gave him a new heart. Lesson 13: JESUS IS LIVE! John 19:16b-20:31 Jesus died on the cross, but He did not stay dead; He came back and is alive again. Older Toddler, Volume 2 Lessons: Set Their Hope in God Lesson 1: YES, GOD Genesis 6-9:17 God is holy and can change bad hearts. But only Noah said, "Yes, God" and obeyed God. Lesson 2: GOD'S WY Genesis 9:1, 11:1-9 The people of Babel thought their way was better than God's way. So they disobeyed God, but they found out that God is stronger and His way is best. USGE TIPS: Explain to church leaders what children are learning at each grade level. Lesson 3: GOD HS WY Help teachers and caregivers understand the scope and sequence of the curriculum so they can reenforce the truths more effectively. Lesson 4: WE NEED GOD Exodus 14-15:2 God always has a way to help His people. He helped the Israelites cross the sea and be safe. Exodus 17:1-7 The people of Israel needed God to give them water in the wilderness. Lesson 5: GOD CN Joshua 6:1-20 God showed Israel that He is strong and can do anything when He broke down the walls of Jericho. Share with parents to give them an overview of the year, and to help them assist their son or daughter with review. It can also help parents know how to specifically pray for their infant or toddler. Lesson 6: PRISE GOD Daniel 4:28-37 King Nebuchadnezzar thought he was a great king, but he found out that God is greater than anyone or anything. We can praise God telling Him He is great. Lesson 7: ONLY GOD Daniel 6:1-23 Daniel would not bow down to the king. He would only bow down and worship God. Lesson 8: JESUS IS MOST SPECIL Matthew 2:1-12; Luke 1:26-33; 2:1-20 Jesus is most special because He is the Savior God promised to send His people. We must tell others about Jesus, the Savior for all kinds of people. Lesson 9: JESUS IS ENOUGH John 6:1-14 Jesus fed 5,000 people and showed us that He is more than enough for everything we need. Lesson 10: THNK YOU, JESUS Luke 17:11-19 Jesus is kind and healed 10 lepers, but only one man came back to say, "Thank you, Jesus." We can thank Jesus, too. Lesson 11: HELP ME, JESUS Mark 10:46-52 Bartimaeus was blind, but he asked Jesus to help him and heal his eyes. We can ask Jesus to help us, too. Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 5

6 Sure Foundation and uthor: Scope & Sequence Sure Foundation The Scope & Sequence provides an overview of the curriculum, including lesson titles, main Scripture passages, key themes, and memory verses. s are also available as a PDF download at TargeT g rade: BirTh 36+ M onths Lesson 12: JESUS IS KING! Matthew 21:1-11 The people were excited to praise King Jesus when He rode into Jerusalem. Lesson 13: FOR JESUS John 12:1-8 Mary used her perfume for Jesus because she loved Him most of all. Lesson 14: JESUS LIVES! John 19:16b-20:31 Jesus' friends were sad when He died on the cross. But, they did not stay sad because Jesus did not stay dead. Jesus lives! Lesson 15: JESUS IS WITH US Luke 24:13-35 Two sad men were traveling when they found out that Jesus was alive again. They were so excited they ran back to tell their other friends: "Jesus is with us!" Lesson 16: JESUS IS COMING GIN! Matthew 24:29-31; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 19:11-16 Jesus is coming again as the King of Kings. It will be a happy day for those who love Jesus. USGE TIPS: Explain to church leaders what children are learning at each grade level. Memory Verses, Volume 1 Help teachers and caregivers understand the scope and sequence of the curriculum so they can reenforce the truths more effectively. Share with parents to give them an overview of the year, and to help them assist their son or daughter with review. It can also help parents know how to specifically pray for their infant or toddler. (To be memorized with the Young Toddler and Older Toddler, Volume 1 lessons.) January: Matthew 6:24a February: Philippians 2:14 March: Psalm 56:3 pril: Psalm 118:24 May: Ephesians 6:1 June: Proverbs 18:10 Memory Verses, Volume 2 July: Proverbs 3:5 ugust: Proverbs 17:17a September: Genesis 1:1 October: Romans 3:23 November: Psalm 1:6 December: James 1:17a (To be memorized with the Older Toddler, Volume 2 lessons.) Lesson 1: Psalm 119:10 Lesson 2: 1 Peter 5:7 Lesson 3: Psalm 86:7 Lesson 4: Psalm 100:5 Lesson 5: Luke 18:27b Lesson 6: Psalm 95:3 Lesson 7: Isaiah 30:15b Lesson 8: Psalm 36:5 Lesson 9: Philippians 4:13 Lesson 10: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5a Lesson 11: Leviticus 19:18b Lesson 12: Psalm 100:3 Lesson 13: Deuteronomy 6:5 Lesson 14: John 3:16 Lesson 15: Isaiah 43:5a Lesson 16: Psalm 100:1-2 Please visit to find more information about Sure Foundation, review curriculum samples, see the entire line of curriculum from Children Desiring God, or place an order for your church or home. Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 6

7 Sure Foundation 03. Resources vailable and uthor: Sure Foundation was written to be used in nurseries with infants and toddlers in a variety of settings. The main focuses of the ministry are prayer, blessing, spreading an atmosphere of Christ through worship music and gently spoken words of kindness and truth, simple truth statements about God, Bible storytelling for toddlers, and training in righteousness. n adaptable sample schedule and adult-to-child ratios are provided. The main nursery coordinator should begin with a Nursery Coordinator's Kit. Nursery Coordinator s Kit This kit contains the basic tools you need to start a ministry to infants and toddlers. Each kit contains: T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E ORDER ONE PER CHURCH. Infant Teacher s Guide 1 - Spiral-bound philosophy for infant ministry book C U R RICU LUM R E S O U RC E S B. Young Toddler Teacher s Guide 1 - Spiral-bound curriculum for young toddlers (18-24 months) with ministry philosophy, four lessons, coloring and parent pages, and monthly memory verses THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and FOU NDTION HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and C D Father s Guide to Blessing His Children G. Foundation Verse Pack - ESV 1 - This pocket-sized verse packet helps lay a foundation of biblical truth. 76 verse cards with picture prompts are printed on cardstock and bound with a metal ring. B FOU NDTION F. Booklets 1 - Father s Guide to Blessing His Children booklet with 12 double-sided blessing cards 1 - Mothers: Disciplers of the Next Generations booklet 1 - Praying for the Next Generation booklet E SFRDED Rev 4.17 E. Resources 1 - DVD with files you can print or display including: Coloring Pages, Growing in Faith Together: Parent and Child Resource Pages, the Resource Packet, Truth Statement Posters, Story Pictures, the curriculum logo, a training video, and teacher resources Next Generation Resources, Inc.,. T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E FOU NDTION FOU NDTION THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry D. Older Toddler, Volume 2 Teacher s Guide 1 - Spiral-bound curriculum for older toddlers (36+ months) with ministry philosophy, 16 lessons, coloring and parent pages, 16 memory verses, and additional activities In clu d e s Vi su al s R e source s, Ha n d outs, a n d G rowing in Fatih Page s FOU NDTION C. Older Toddler, Volume 1 Teacher s Guide 1 - Spiral-bound curriculum for older toddlers (24-36 months) with ministry philosophy, 13 lessons, coloring and parent pages, and monthly memory verses RESOURCE CD Includes Story Pictures, Truth Posters, Coloring Pages and Training Tools Praying for the Next Generation Mothers: Disciplers of the Next Generations By David Michael By We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. 5 He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded ourr fathers to teach to their children n, 6 that the next generation might t know them, the children yet unborn, and arise and tell them to their children, 7 so that they should set their hope in God and d not forget the works of God, butt keep his commandments; 8 and We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. 5 He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, 6 that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn, and arise and tell them to their children, 7 so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments; 8 and ESV G F vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 7

8 Sure Foundation and uthor: dditional Resources Depending on the number and size of nursery and toddler rooms, you may need additional resources in order to enhance the Bible stories, encourage Bible memory, or equip additional caregivers. ORDER ONE FOR ECH DDITIONL CREGIVER T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E The spiral-bound booklets are designed to equip teachers and caregivers with their own copy to study and pray through as they prepare to minister to the children under their care.. Infant Teacher s Guide B. Young Toddler Teacher s Guide C. Older Toddler, Volume 1 Teacher s Guide D. Older Toddler, Volume 2 Teacher s Guide FOU NDTION FOU NDTION Resource Packet THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry ORDER ONE PER CHURCH OR NURSERY IF YOU WOULD LIKE PROFESSIONLLY PRINTED RESOURCES E. Includes 17 prayer signs and 28 prayer cards to be used caregivers in all nurseries and classrooms to pray over infants and toddlers. It also has signs for all 28 memory verses, along with coordinating memory verse cards and magnets to be used with toddler lessons. This packet is printed in full-color on cardstock. FOU NDTION HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E Teacher Booklets FOU NDTION and C D RE S OURC E PC K E T B Truth Statement Posters ORDER ONE SET PER NURSERY F. Simple truth statements can be spoken frequently and intentionally to infants and toddlers to nurture their spirit and teach big truths from a young age. These x18 full-color posters are designed to hang in nurseries and toddler classrooms. FOUNDTION and Story Pictures ORDER ONE FOR ECH TODDLER NURSERY IF YOU E F Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources Inc., Illustrations Children Desiring God STORY PIC TURES STORY PIC TURES G. Young Toddler Story Pictures: x11 full-color, original Bible illustration for use with the young toddler stories H. Older Toddler Story Pictures, Volume 1: x11 full-color, original Bible illustration for use with the Older Toddler Volume 1 stories STORY PIC TURES WOULD LIKE PRINTED VISULS FOR BIBLE STORIES I. Older Toddler Story Pictures, Volume 2: x11 full-color, original Bible illustration for use with the Older Toddler Volume 2 stories FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and G SFPYEP R ev 4.17 H SFPO1EP R ev 4.17 I SFPO2EP R ev 4.17 vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 8

9 Sure Foundation and uthor: The Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ Infant 1 The infant nursery is a place for prayer warriors to Target age range for infants is birth 18 months. minister. Sure Foundation provides advice on creating a Have a set of truth statement posters and Christ-centered atmosphere, prayer signs (included in along with prayer guides to the Resource Packet and help caregivers pray through Resources) Scripture and plead for the to display in each infant nursery. soul of each ba. The of Nursery Ministry provides a vision for setting up an intentional nursery. The infant ministry focuses on praying over babies, blessing each infant, spreading an atmosphere of Christ through worship music, gently spoken words of kindness and truth, and simple truth statements about God. The booklet provides practical advice on implementing these concepts into a nursery ministry. for Infant Nursery Ministry of Nursery Ministry for Infant Nursery Ministry n tmosphere of Humble Dependence Psalm 127:1 says that Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. ll our efforts will be fruitless unless the Lord is at work in the hearts of the little ones in the For too long nurseries have been part of church life because somebody has to take care nursery. We are called to be faithful in imparting truth and sharing our faith, but God is the of the infants and toddlers while their parents participate in worship services and Sunday one who causes our efforts to bear fruit. It is good for nursery workers to remember that school classes. Infants and toddlers can be a distraction in these settings; therefore, our attitude should be one of humble dependence on God. nurseries exist. But the church nursery should be an exciting and vital ministry in the church. It can be more than a basitting service it can be a launching pad for nurturing n tmosphere of Godliness The Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ the faith of the next generation. If the nursery is viewed as a place of prayer for young lthough the words spoken may not be understood a ba, the tone or the emotion children, a place where children learn simple truth statements about as theyform God isgod not limited language, and His work in the soul of a child can begin long before of the adult caring for him can be sensed. In other words, the godly spirit of a nursery their language skills, and a place where they hear foundational Bible stories, the nurserywords. Since God is not limited the lack of cognitive that child understands ability worker can minister to a ba in his care. Therefore it is strategic to nurture the souls of can be transformed into an integral beginning of ministry to children. in children, we should not limit our efforts to nurture faith in the youngest of children. the nursery workers so they can nurture the souls of the babies in the nursery. This means We should conscientiously Christ (2 How can this transformation take place? Nursery workers must view themselves not only spread the fragrance of the knowledge of Jesus that hiring unbelievers to work in the nursery will defeat your goal of having a spiritual and trust God to use our simple efforts for the eternal joy of our children. as childcare workers but also as prayer warriors and ministers tocorinthians children. If2:14) every child atmosphere in the nursery. Littlebe pleased little, as to children is prayed for every time he or she is in the nursery, what might God do in begin to understand words, they can understand and respond to the of the Gospel. response to those prayers? If nursery workers see their chief functions astruth not only changing diapers but sowing truth in the lives of these little ones, what might God nursery be pleased to in a whole new light. Nursery ministry is not Prayer This puts ministry just a ministry accomplish? The nursery should be seen as a place where kingdom business takes place. While it amay to parents caring for their children. It is more than changing diapers, feeding baseem to some that working in the nursery has less ministry potential than a bottle, and putting clean sheets on a crib. The nursery is a ministry toteaching the soul.older It is children, the nursery actually affords great ministry opportunity. The infant more than any other children s department, particularly lends itself to the crucial participation in the work of God. nursery worker who understands this nursery, will participate ministry of differently than a nursery worker who looks upon nursery work as only a ministryprayer of for children. lthough all childcare staff can pray for the children in their God is intimately acquainted with our ways and actively involved in the life of children even there are basitting. The foundations laid in the nursery ministry can bear fruitcare, throughout a wonderful free moments in the infant nursery when a worker can pray before birth. When Elizabeth heard the greeting of her cousin Mary, who was carrying the for for a child. When rocking a fussy or sleepy ba, changing a diaper, or winding up a swing, child s life, reaching even to the next generation. n hour strategically used kingdom Savior in her womb, John the Baptist leaped in Elizabeth s womb. While he was yet unborn, nursery workers can be praying for the babies in the nursery. What ministry could have purposes can reap a harvest of souls. John the Baptist responded to the Spirit of God. David speaks about how God was present further reaching effects than bringing these little ones before the throne of the King of the with him before his birth, creating and sustaining him: Universe? Setting the tmosphere of the Nursery For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother s ll of our teaching, modeling, and interaction with children will have no effect on their arewonderful at least three womb. 14I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfullythere made. areimportant elements of the nursery s atmosphere: hearts if God does not call them to Himself. It will all fall on deaf ears and hard hearts your works; my soul knows it very well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you, Spiritual tmosphere unless God does a redeeming work in them. If we spend nursery hours pleading for their when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. souls, what might God be pleased to do in their lives? What a wonderful foundation it would nursery ministry every focused on spiritual work will have an atmosphere permeated with the 16 Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, be for the children in our churches if someone prayed for them every week they were in the fragrance of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14). It should be obvious to anyone entering one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of nursery. The prayers of godly men and women are a rich heritage for these babies. the nursery that it is a place of lovingkindness and soul nurturing. them. Psalm 139:13-16 There are tools in the Nursery Coordinator s Kit to encourage nursery workers to atmosphere in the and worship These passages suggest that God s Spirit was present and at workthe in the lives of John thenursery should be one of calmness and joy. Hymns intentionally pray in the nursery. Signs can be printed and hung on the walls to help focus music canchildren be present in the nursery through recordings or through the singing of nursery Baptist and David even before birth. The Spirit of God was nurturing these before prayer efforts. (See the Resources DVD or electronic downloads.) One sign workers. be in upbeat, happy songs or soothing, gentle music. Posters of worship they made their entrance into the world or could understand language. GodThese was atcan work lists prayer topics. Others contain Scripture passages that can be prayed for the children. songs and hymns can be posted on the nursery walls to facilitate singing. these children before their parents could impart truth to them. sign with Psalm 1 is included to illustrate how to turn Scripture portions into prayers. s The decorations and posters on the walls should point to God. lthough there is nothing you discover passages that can be turned into effective prayers for the next generation, wrong with a poster of a popular cartoon character, it is more strategic tocreate have anew poster Scripture signs. Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc.. of Jesus and the children. 9 poster of a kitten is cute, but a poster of a kitten with the You can also prepare a prayer list with the names of the babies enrolled in the nursery. saying, God made kittens is better because it points to God. lthough babies cannot Those who work read signs, nursery workers who are constantly focusing on God will reflect the Spirit of in the nursery can pray for each ba, either as he is dropped off or during his time in nursery care. You might also hang a large whiteboard in the nursery to God to the babies in their care. God Can Work in the Souls of Our Little Children The noises both musical and spoken should reflect a Sure Godward There is Children Desiring God. Foundation 2017orientation. Next Generation Resources, Inc. Illustrations a difference between the atmosphere of a nursery where recordings of childish jingles are played and the atmosphere a nursery where worship songs and hymns are played. When workers are pointed to God, babies are pointed to God. lthough a ba may not understand the words Jesus loves you or God made these little toes, let s not underestimate what God might be pleased to do through the telling of these simple truths. Words of blessing can be spoken over a child as he is placed in a crib or as he leaves the nursery (see Father s Guide to Blessing His Children and the blessing cards) Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc.. vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 9

10 Sure Foundation The Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ and uthor: The infant nursery is a place for prayer warriors to Target age range for infants is birth 18 months. minister. Sure Foundation provides advice on creating a Have a set of truth statement posters and Christ-centered atmosphere, prayer signs (included in along with prayer guides to the Resource Packet and help caregivers pray through Resources) Scripture and plead for the to display in each infant nursery. soul of each ba. The prayer guide helps caregivers turn key Scripture passages into prayers for infants. The prayer topics provide suggestions on how to pray for each child s soul as he or she grows up. The letter to parents introduces new parents to the nursery ministry and shares how children will be prayed over and taught biblical truth. This launches the partnership between parents and the church in teaching children truth. for Infant Nursery Ministry Prayer Topics Growing in Faith Together Sure Foundation The Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ Parent and Child resource Page Sure Foundation: The Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ for Infant Nursery Ministry 1. Pray that the children will trust Christ as Savior at a young age and treasure their inheritance as children of God, that they will not accept Satan s design against them but walk in the light as heirs of the kingdom. 2. Pray that they will hate sin and love godliness. 3. Pray that they will appreciate discipline and instruction, and be quick to repent; that they will be caught when they sin; that they will not be stubborn before the Lord. Psalm 1 Prayer Guide 4. Pray that they will be protected from Satan and evil. Pray that they will stand firm in persecution. Pray that they will be patient in affliction and look to God, trusting in His faithfulness, when they have problems. Overview for Parents Infant Ministry Dear Parents, 5. Pray that they will be responsible and loving in their relationships with others. Pray that they will walk in humility and look to the needs of others. lthough a church nursery is a place where the physical and emotional needs of your child can be How to Turn Scripture into Prayers met while you are not present, our goal is to serve parents and children providing more than just childcare. The church nursery is also a launching pad for nurturing the faith of the next generation; 6. Pray that they will submit to God s lordship over them and those He has placed in The words of Psalm 1 can serve as prayer topics. Use the verses as reminders or it is a ministry to children. It is not just a place to put children so they will not interrupt the authority over them. springboards for prayer. Beneath each verse is a sample of how it can be used as a prayer important ministries of the church; it is one of the important ministries of the church. guide. 7. Pray that they will choose godly influences, that they will be led to good friends and The nursery is a place of prayer for young children. It is a place where young children can learn away from bad friends; that they would marry a godly spouse. Verse 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the simple counseltruth of the wicked, nor statements about God as they form their language skills. It is a place where the stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; atmosphere is permeated with the fragrance of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14). In short, it is a 8. Pray that they would desire inner beauty and godly character, and that they would grow place where soul nurturing is done. more Christ-like daily; that they and their future spouse will be kept both before Don tpure, let him listen to ungodly advice or follow the wisdom of this world; help him not and after marriage. to listen to the suggestions of evil men or be swept up into untruth. himchildren follow in the nursery, they will be prayed for name. Prayer topics and When you Don t leave let your ungodly friends or associate with those who despise the truth and sinposted againston You; verses are thehelp nursery walls so nursery workers can focus their prayers for your child. 9. Pray that they will learn to walk in God s ways and actively resist Satan in all him to choose good friends and to love the people of God. Help him to love those who a wonderful opportunity for nursery workers to reflect in their spirits The church nursery provides circumstances. love Your Word and listen to the advice of those who would seek Your counsel. Don t in their care. Our prayer is that your children will see glimpses of the the Spirit of God to the babies ever let in him theofthings of God or make fun of truth;greatness help him of notgod to be ashamed through the ministry of the godly people who care for them. 10. Pray that they will be fully devoted to Jesus Christ and joyfully invested themock cause of the Gospel. the kingdom. his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates 11. Pray that they would grow in faith and obedience and in love forverse God; 2 but that they would day and love night. not love the world or the things in the world. Pray that that they would the Lord with all their heart, mind and soul; that they would fear the Lord.May he love Your Word; may the things of God be a delight to him. Help him to know the Word and to memorize the Word; may it be a ready defense for him in time of 12. Pray that they would treasure God s Word and stand up for truth; that they would be temptation or trial. free from deception and the lies of the evil one, and have great understanding of the Word. Verse 3 He is like a tree planted streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. 21 Make Him strong in You; may he abide in You and bear much fruit. May he always prosper in the things of God; may he be full of truth and overflowing in love. May his life and character be marked with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc.. Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. Verses 4 and 5 The wicked are not so, but are likeillustrations chaff that the wind Children Desiring God. drives away. 5Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; Permission Granted to Copy or for Parents Unlike the wicked, may he stand strong in faith through all the storms of life. May he stand victorious to the end of his life so that he can stand before You pure and blameless claiming the blood of Jesus, his Redeemer. 17 Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc.. vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 10

11 Sure Foundation and uthor: The Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ Infant 2 The infant nursery is a place for prayer warriors to Target age range for infants is birth 18 months. minister. Sure Foundation provides advice on creating a Have a set of truth statement posters and Christ-centered atmosphere, prayer signs (included in along with prayer guides to the Resource Packet and help caregivers pray through Resources) Scripture and plead for the to display in each infant nursery. soul of each ba. The Prayer Guide walks through each verse of Psalm 1 and provides sample prayers based on the Scripture. The accompanying posters and prayer cards offer other key verses to pray over children. Posters can be hung around the room or a monthly verse can be highlighted on a bulletin board. Cards can be bound with a ring or laminated like flash cards and used caregivers as they are rocking babies. PSLM 1 PRYER GUIDE The words of Psalm 1 can serve as prayer topics. Use the verses as reminders or springboards for prayer. Beneath each verse is a sample of how it can be used as a prayer. Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; Psalm 1:1 Don t let him listen to ungodly advice or follow the wisdom of this world; help him not to listen to the suggestions of evil men or be swept up into untruth. Don t let him follow ungodly friends or associate with those who despise the truth and sin against You; help him to choose good friends and to love the people of God. Help him to love those who love Your Word and listen to the advice of those who would seek Your counsel. Don t ever let him mock the things of God or make fun of truth; help him not to be ashamed of the Gospel. but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:2 May he love Your Word; may the things of God be a delight to him. Help him to know the Word and to memorize the Word; may it be a ready defense for him in time of temptation or trial. He is like a tree planted streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. Psalm 1:3 Make him strong in You; may he abide in You and bear much fruit. May he always prosper in the things of God; may he be full of truth and overflowing in love. May his life and character be marked with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. 5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; Psalm 1:4-5 Sure Foundation My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. 22 For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh. 23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. 24 Put away from you crooked speech, and put devious talk far from you. 25 Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. 26 Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure. 27 Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil. PROVERBS 4:20-27 Children Desiring God Sure Foundation O God, you are my God; earnestly 1 I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; PRYER TOPIC my flesh faints for you, as in a dry Pray thatis theno children will for the LORD knows the way of and weary land where there trust Christ as Savior at the righteous, but the way of the 2 wicked water. will perish. Psalm 1:6 I have lookeda upon So you young age and treasure Watch over his way all the days of his their inheritance as thea faithful sanctuary, beholding your life. Thank youin for being God children of God, that they and for working for Your children. will not accept Satan s your power and glory. 3 Because design against them steadfast love is better than but walklife, in the light as 4heirs of the kingdom. my lips will praise you. So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands. PSLM 63:1-4 Unlike the wicked, may he stand strong in faith through all the storms of life. May he stand victorious to the end of his life so that he can stand before You pure and blameless claiming the blood of Jesus, his Redeemer. Prayer Sign Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. My son, keep your father s commandment, and forsake not your mother s teaching. 21 Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck. 22 When you walk, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you. 23 For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life, PROVERBS 6:20-23 Children Desiring God 2 PRYER TOPIC Pray that they will hate sin and love godliness. Psalm 1 Prayer Guide Sure Foundation Children Desiring God Sure Foundation Prayer Sign Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. Children Desiring God Prayer Cards Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. Prayer Cards 9-12 Psalm 63:1-4 vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! 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12 Sure Foundation The Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ and uthor: The infant nursery is a place for prayer warriors to Target age range for infants is birth 18 months. minister. Sure Foundation provides advice on creating a Have a set of truth statement posters and Christ-centered atmosphere, prayer signs (included in along with prayer guides to the Resource Packet and help caregivers pray through Resources) Scripture and plead for the to display in each infant nursery. soul of each ba. are key phrases about who God is that can be easily repeated to infants and toddlers both formally during a lesson and casually while playing or reading a book. These inch posters are designed to be displayed on the walls of nursery and toddler rooms. Young children will connect the images with the truths they are hearing. Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources Inc., Illustrations Children Desiring God Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources Inc., Illustrations Children Desiring God vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 12

13 Sure Foundation and uthor: The Wonders He Has Done Sure Foundation The Wonders He Has Done These four lessons present young toddlers with simple Bibles stories and verses to memorize to start a foundation of biblical truth. Toddlers will quickly learn the lessons through repetition and experience. Lesson 1 God Made Everything Note: lthough this story is based on Genesis 1, babies are also mentioned. The reason that the story goes beyond Genesis 1 is to make the point that everything every single thing is made God and comes to us from His loving hands. Babies are very special to little children, and it is a good connection for little children to understand that every good gift and every perfect gift is from above (James 1:17a) Target age range for young toddlers is months. Story The four young toddler stories can be taught in cycles with each story being taught one to four weeks in succession. With repetition, toddlers will easily remember the stories just like they memorize commonly read books. Short stories are scripted for teachers using simple language and repetitive phrases that toddlers can relate to. Teachers should read the Scripture passages to prepare their own heart to teach, and practice the story so they are familiar with the visuals. Instructions for actions and prompts for using visuals are included in the right column. There were no trees. There were no flowers. There were no birds. There were no dogs. nd there were no daddies,...no mommies,...and no babies. Make a sad face. Display each picture (1-1E) as you talk and then throw it face down on the floor. Make a very sad face. But there was God! nd God is sooo big! nd God is sooo strong! Make a very happy face; arms up, palms up. Draw yourself up to your full height with your arms extended above. Make a strong gesture. So... God made the trees. God made the flowers. God made the birds. God made the dogs. nd God made the daddies,...and the mommies...and the babies. Display the pictures again, tacking or or leaning them against the wall as you show them, if this can be done easily and quickly. Make a happy face. God made everything! God is sooo big! God is sooo strong! Yayyyy, God! Sweep hands over all the pictures. Make a big gesture. Make a strong gesture. Clap. Review Point to each picture as you mention each thing. Who made the trees? [God!] Who made the flowers? [God!] Etc. Lesson review gives toddlers a chance to repeat back key points from the lesson. This can be done in a variety of ways, such as after the lesson, with a separate puppet skit, or casually while coloring. 35 Sure Foundation 2016 Next Generation Resources. Page 13 vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Young Toddler 1

14 God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. Sure Foundation TargeT age: BirTh 36+ MonThs and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping We love Jesus. God made everything Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! SFVPEP Rev 4.17 and THE FRGRNCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PRISEWORTHY DEEDS and and Sure Foundation and uthor: The Wonders He Has Done These four lessons present young toddlers with simple Bibles stories and verses to memorize to start a foundation of biblical truth. Toddlers will quickly learn the lessons through repetition and experience. Target age range for young toddlers is months. Worship songs can help set a joyful mood in the room. Songs show God as good and great, and words are simple for toddlers to learn. Songs supporting lesson themes are included here, and a master list of songs is in the Teacher s Guide. God Made Everything Sing My God Is So Great My God is so great, so strong and so mighty! There s nothing my God cannot do! My God is so great, so strong and so mighty! There s nothing my God cannot do! The mountains are His, the rivers are His. The stars in the sky are His, too! My God is so great, so strong and so mighty! There s nothing my God cannot do! God Made Me God made me, God made me. In my Bible book it says that God made me. God loves me, God loves me. In my Bible book it says that God loves me. God helps me, God helps me. In my Bible book it says that God helps me. Pray Thank God for making the trees, flowers, birds...everything! Praise God for being so big and so strong. Memory Verses Work on the Scripture memory verses and/or Foundation Verses. 1 list of monthly memory verses is included in the Teacher s Guide. 1. Foundation Verses are preschool memory verses produced Children Desiring God, 36 Sure Foundation 2016 Next Generation Resources. Page 14 Infants: The Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ Young Toddlers: The Wonders He Has Done Older Toddlers, Vol. 1: His Praiseworthy Deeds Older Toddler, Vol. 2: Set Their Hope in God Sure Foundation RESOURCE PCKET FOUNDTION INFNT TECHER S GUIDE FOUNDTION YOUNG TODDLER TECHER S GUIDE FOUNDTION OLDER TODDLER, VOL TECHER S GUIDE FOUNDTION OLDER TODDLER, VOL TECHER S GUIDE FOUNDTION

15 Sure Foundation The Wonders He Has Done and uthor: These four lessons present young toddlers with simple Bibles stories and verses to memorize to start a foundation of biblical truth. Toddlers will quickly learn the lessons through repetition and experience. The Story Pictures include 3-6 images to be used while telling the Bible Stories. Visuals help toddlers stay engaged with the lesson as they connect truths and concepts about God with real items and scenes. These illustrations are printed in color on cardstock. You may want to laminate them for extra durability. Target age range for young toddlers is months. Lesson 1: God Made Everything Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. 1: Trees Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. Lesson 1: God Made Everything 1B: Flowers vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 15

16 Sure Foundation The Wonders He Has Done and uthor: These four lessons present young toddlers with simple Bibles stories and verses to memorize to start a foundation of biblical truth. Toddlers will quickly learn the lessons through repetition and experience. Target age range for young toddlers is months. Lesson 1: God Made Everything Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. 1C: Bird Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. Lesson 1: God Made Everything 1D: Dogs vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 16

17 Sure Foundation The Wonders He Has Done and uthor: These four lessons present young toddlers with simple Bibles stories and verses to memorize to start a foundation of biblical truth. Toddlers will quickly learn the lessons through repetition and experience. Target age range for young toddlers is months. Lesson 1: God Made Everything Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. 1E: Family vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 17

18 Sure Foundation Young Toddler 2 and uthor: The Wonders He Has Done Sure Foundation Lesson 1 Coloring Page God Made Everything The Wonders He Has Done These four lessons present young toddlers with simple Bibles stories and verses to memorize to start a foundation of biblical truth. Toddlers will quickly learn the lessons through repetition and experience. Target age range for young toddlers is months. Coloring Pages can be used as an in-class activity or sent home with toddlers. Pictures match lesson Story Pictures and highlight lesson themes. They can be effective in reviewing the story, both in class and at home. God Made Everything Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. Illustrations Children Desiring God. Permission Granted to Copy or for Parents vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 18

19 Sure Foundation and uthor: The Wonders He Has Done Growing in Faith Together Sure Foundation The Wonders He Has Done Parent and Child resource Page These four lessons present young toddlers with simple Bibles stories and verses to memorize to start a foundation of biblical truth. Toddlers will quickly learn the lessons through repetition and experience. Lesson 1 God Made Everything Story Creation Scripture Target age range for young toddlers is months. Main Idea God made everything. t Home lthough there is a great opportunity to spiritually influence toddlers while they are at church, the primary responsibility and greatest opportunity for faith nurturing belongs to parents. Growing in Faith Together: Parent and Child Resource Pages encourage parents to take their faith nurturing role seriously. These pages provide the Scripture references from the story, the key theme, and prompts for starting discussions with their toddlers and praying with them. GIFT pages can be printed on the back of the Coloring Pages and sent home with children or ed to parents. Talk about the different things God made. When you talk about trees, birds, dogs, people, and so on, tell your child that God made these things. Tell your child that God made these things because God is so big. Pray Thank God for all the things He made. Memory Verse Work on memorizing this month s verse with your child. Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. Illustrations Children Desiring God. Permission Granted to Copy or for Parents vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 19

20 Sure Foundation and uthor: The Wonders He Has Done These four lessons present young toddlers with simple Bibles stories and verses to memorize to start a foundation of biblical truth. Toddlers will quickly learn the lessons through repetition and experience. Target age range for young toddlers is months. Young toddlers begin learning a monthly, foundational memory verse. Each verse has a simple illustration to help children identify and remember the verse. Signs, cards, and magnets with the verse and illustration are provided in the Resource Packet to help children memorize in class and at home. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. GENESIS 1:1 Memory Verse Sign: Volume 1 Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. September: Genesis 1:1 vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 20

21 Sure Foundation Older Toddler 1 and uthor: His Praiseworthy Deeds Sure Foundation His Praiseworthy Deeds Lesson 9 We Love Jesus Building on the foundation of The Wonders He Has Done, older toddlers will learn 13 simple Bibles stories and a monthly memory verse, and review the truth statements. Matthew 2:1-12 Story Display Star (9). Move the star. Hold up your palms up in a questioning gesture, and look puzzled. Display Wise Men Follow Star (9B). Move the men with the star. Shake head no. Look at the big star! It is moving! Where is the star going? The men will go with the star. They will go very far. They will not stop when the star is moving. Target age range for older toddlers (with Volume 1) is months. The men went many days. Where is the star going? Hold up your palms in a questioning gesture, and look puzzled. The star will take them to little Jesus. What a happy day! They will see Jesus! Smile and clap. One day the star stopped. The star stopped at a house. Who is inside? Is it Jesus? Older Toddler, Volume 1 stories are set up in the same way as the Young Toddler Bible stories. The four stories from The Wonders He Has Done are repeated in addition to nine new lessons for toddlers to learn. Stories may be taught for two or four consecutive weeks, depending on the toddlers familiarity with the Bible stories before moving to the next lesson and then repeating the cycle. Display Star Over Inn (9C). Make a questioning gesture and a puzzled expression. Display Wise Men See Jesus (9D). Show excitement in your voice. You may want to show presents. Yes, it is Jesus! The men were so happy! They gave Jesus presents. What could the men say to Jesus? We love you, Jesus. We are happy to see you. You are very special. You are great. Clap. Review Who was the star going to? [Jesus] Jesus is special. We love you, Jesus. 51 Sure Foundation 2016 Next Generation Resources. vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 21

22 God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. Sure Foundation TargeT age: BirTh 36+ MonThs and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping We love Jesus. God made everything Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! SFVPEP Rev 4.17 and THE FRGRNCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PRISEWORTHY DEEDS and and Sure Foundation and uthor: His Praiseworthy Deeds Building on the foundation of The Wonders He Has Done, older toddlers will learn 13 simple Bibles stories and a monthly memory verse, and review the truth statements. Target age range for older toddlers (with Volume 1) is months. We Love Jesus Sing Oh, How I Love Jesus Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, because He first loved me. (Review other songs you have learned in past lessons.) Pray Thank God for Jesus. Tell Jesus that you love Him. Memory Verse Work on the Scripture memory verses and/or Foundation Verses. It is important for teachers to model short, simple prayers for toddlers. Toddlers may need to be taught how to fold their hands and pray. s they become more familiar with prayer, teachers may want to ask them to repeat short phrases. Prayer should be formal with the lesson or before a snack and informal thanking God for a toy to share or healing an owie. 52 Sure Foundation 2016 Next Generation Resources. Page 22 Infants: The Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ Young Toddlers: The Wonders He Has Done Older Toddlers, Vol. 1: His Praiseworthy Deeds Older Toddler, Vol. 2: Set Their Hope in God Sure Foundation RESOURCE PCKET FOUNDTION INFNT TECHER S GUIDE FOUNDTION YOUNG TODDLER TECHER S GUIDE FOUNDTION OLDER TODDLER, VOL TECHER S GUIDE FOUNDTION OLDER TODDLER, VOL TECHER S GUIDE FOUNDTION

23 God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. Sure Foundation TargeT age: BirTh 36+ MonThs and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping We love Jesus. God made everything Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! SFVPEP Rev 4.17 and THE FRGRNCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PRISEWORTHY DEEDS and and Sure Foundation and uthor: His Praiseworthy Deeds Building on the foundation of The Wonders He Has Done, older toddlers will learn 13 simple Bibles stories and a monthly memory verse, and review the truth statements. Target age range for older toddlers (with Volume 1) is months. Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. Lesson 9: We Love Jesus 9: Star Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. Lesson 9: We Love Jesus 9B: Wise Men Follow Star Page 23 Infants: The Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ Young Toddlers: The Wonders He Has Done Older Toddlers, Vol. 1: His Praiseworthy Deeds Older Toddler, Vol. 2: Set Their Hope in God Sure Foundation RESOURCE PCKET FOUNDTION INFNT TECHER S GUIDE FOUNDTION YOUNG TODDLER TECHER S GUIDE FOUNDTION OLDER TODDLER, VOL TECHER S GUIDE FOUNDTION OLDER TODDLER, VOL TECHER S GUIDE FOUNDTION

24 God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. Sure Foundation TargeT age: BirTh 36+ MonThs and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping We love Jesus. God made everything Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! SFVPEP Rev 4.17 and THE FRGRNCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PRISEWORTHY DEEDS and and Sure Foundation and uthor: His Praiseworthy Deeds Building on the foundation of The Wonders He Has Done, older toddlers will learn 13 simple Bibles stories and a monthly memory verse, and review the truth statements. Target age range for older toddlers (with Volume 1) is months. Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. Lesson 9: We Love Jesus 9C: Star Over Inn Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. Lesson 9: We Love Jesus 9D: Wise Men See Jesus Page 24 Infants: The Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ Young Toddlers: The Wonders He Has Done Older Toddlers, Vol. 1: His Praiseworthy Deeds Older Toddler, Vol. 2: Set Their Hope in God Sure Foundation RESOURCE PCKET FOUNDTION INFNT TECHER S GUIDE FOUNDTION YOUNG TODDLER TECHER S GUIDE FOUNDTION OLDER TODDLER, VOL TECHER S GUIDE FOUNDTION OLDER TODDLER, VOL TECHER S GUIDE FOUNDTION

25 Sure Foundation Older Toddler 2 and uthor: His Praiseworthy Deeds Sure Foundation Lesson 9 Coloring Page We Love Jesus His Praiseworthy Deeds Building on the foundation of The Wonders He Has Done, older toddlers will learn 13 simple Bibles stories and a monthly memory verse, and review the truth statements. Target age range for older toddlers (with Volume 1) is months. We Love Jesus Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. Illustrations Children Desiring God. Permission Granted to Copy or for Parents vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 25

26 Sure Foundation and uthor: His Praiseworthy Deeds Growing in Faith Together Sure Foundation His Praiseworthy Deeds Parent and Child resource Page Lesson 9 Building on the foundation of The Wonders He Has Done, older toddlers will learn 13 simple Bibles stories and a monthly memory verse, and review the truth statements. We Love Jesus Story The wise men love Jesus Scripture Target age range for older toddlers (with Volume 1) is months. Matthew 2:1-12 Main Idea We love Jesus. t Home Show pictures of the wise men and ba Jesus. Talk to your child about how happy the men were to see Jesus. Make statements professing love for Jesus throughout the day. For example, I love Daddy. I love Sister. nd I love Jesus! or We love Grandma. We love Grandpa. We love Jesus most! Pray Tell Jesus that you love Him. Memory Verse Work on memorizing this month s verse with your child. Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. Illustrations Children Desiring God. Permission Granted to Copy or for Parents vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 26

27 Sure Foundation and uthor: His Praiseworthy Deeds Building on the foundation of The Wonders He Has Done, older toddlers will learn 13 simple Bibles stories and a monthly memory verse, and review the truth statements. Target age range for older toddlers (with Volume 1) is months. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. PROVERBS 3:5 Memory Verse Sign: Volume 1 Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. July: Proverbs 3:5 vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 27

28 Sure Foundation Resources 1 and uthor: Set Their Hope in God Sure Foundation Set Their Hope in God This final series of 16 lessons takes older toddlers further in depth with foundational Bible stories as well as teaches them a memory verse with each lesson and continues to build on the truth statements. Lesson 14 Jesus Lives! John 19:16b-20:31 Note: If using a flannel board, set up the scene with Jesus on the cross and women around the cross. ctivity: Review the story of Jesus death with the children. Story Display Women (14). Make a sad face. Why are these ladies crying? They look so sad. Target age range for older toddlers (with Volume 2) is children over 36 months who have not transitioned to preschool. They are sad because their friend, Jesus is on the cross. Display Jesus on Cross (14B). It hurt Jesus very much to be on the cross. Point to Jesus hands and feet. Jesus is taking the punishment for the sin of His people on the cross. Point to the cross (14B). But Jesus can get down! He doesn t have to stay on the cross. He can call angel warriors to fight the soldiers. Jesus is strong and powerful, and He doesn t have to stay on the cross. Jesus is God who can do anything. Make a strong gesture. Then shake your head no. But Jesus said, I will let them hurt me. I will not stop them. I will not get down from the cross. I will take the punishment for sin. Older Toddler, Volume 2 stories go more in depth expounding on key stories and introducing new ones. Stories may be taught for one or two consecutive weeks, depending on the toddlers familiarity with the Bible stories before moving to the next lesson and then repeating the cycle. Shake head no. Shake head no. Display Jesus on Cross (14B) again. The ladies knew they would not be able to talk with Display Women (14), and make Jesus a sad face. Or walk with Jesus or eat supper with Jesus anymore. Shake head no. Jesus was gone, and His friends were very, very sad. Make a sad face. Jesus stayed on the cross until he died. Display Jesus in Tomb (14C). They would put Jesus in a tomb. Goode Jesus. We will miss you very much. You told us about God and made sick people better. Display Cleansed Lepers (10D). You were kind and you made fish and bread for hungry Display Food (9F). people. 75 Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources. vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 28

29 Sure Foundation and uthor: Set Their Hope in God Jesus Lives! This final series of 16 lessons takes older toddlers further in depth with foundational Bible stories as well as teaches them a memory verse with each lesson and continues to build on the truth statements. We will miss you very much. But Jesus friends did not stay sad because Jesus did not stay dead! He is alive again! Mary saw Jesus and talked to Him! Jesus lives, Jesus lives! she said. She ran to tell the other friends. Jesus lives, Jesus lives! Jesus friends are happy and I am happy, too! Shake head no. Display Mary & Jesus (14D). Speak with excitement. Smile and clap. Display Mary Running (14E). Smile and clap. Smile. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, Display the John 3:16 Foundation Verse Card. that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. Thank you, Jesus. You are the Savior of your people. Target age range for older toddlers (with Volume 2) is children over 36 months who have not transitioned to preschool. Review Did Jesus get down from the cross? [no] Jesus died for the sins of His people. Did Jesus come back? [yes] What did Mary tell Jesus friends? [Jesus lives!] Jesus lives! nd we are happy. Sing Review songs. Pray Thank Jesus for staying on the cross. Thank Jesus for coming back. Memory Verse dditional ctivities such as finger plays, customized songs, games, and acting out stories emphasize key themes and engage children with different learning styles. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. dditional ctivity The children can pretend to be the friends of Jesus and tell others that Jesus lives. (You may want the children to visit different adults in the class to tell them this good news, or to visit other classrooms.) 76 Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources. vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 29

30 Sure Foundation Set Their Hope in God and uthor: This final series of 16 lessons takes older toddlers further in depth with foundational Bible stories as well as teaches them a memory verse with each lesson and continues to build on the truth statements. Target age range for older toddlers (with Volume 2) is children over 36 months who have not transitioned to preschool. Lesson 14: Jesus Lives! Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. 14: Women Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. Lesson 14: Jesus Lives! 14B: Jesus on Cross vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 30

31 Sure Foundation Set Their Hope in God and uthor: This final series of 16 lessons takes older toddlers further in depth with foundational Bible stories as well as teaches them a memory verse with each lesson and continues to build on the truth statements. Target age range for older toddlers (with Volume 2) is children over 36 months who have not transitioned to preschool. Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. Lesson 14: Jesus Lives! 14C: Jesus in Tomb Lesson 14: Jesus Lives! 14D: Mary & Jesus vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 31

32 Sure Foundation Set Their Hope in God and uthor: This final series of 16 lessons takes older toddlers further in depth with foundational Bible stories as well as teaches them a memory verse with each lesson and continues to build on the truth statements. Target age range for older toddlers (with Volume 2) is children over 36 months who have not transitioned to preschool. Lesson 14: Jesus Lives! Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. 14E: Mary Running vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 32

33 Sure Foundation Resources 2 and uthor: Set Their Hope in God Sure Foundation Lesson 14 Coloring Page Jesus Lives! Set Their Hope in God This final series of 16 lessons takes older toddlers further in depth with foundational Bible stories as well as teaches them a memory verse with each lesson and continues to build on the truth statements. Target age range for older toddlers (with Volume 2) is children over 36 months who have not transitioned to preschool. Jesus Died for Sinners and Lives gain Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. Illustrations Children Desiring God. Permission Granted to Copy or for Parents vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 33

34 Sure Foundation Resources 2 and uthor: Set Their Hope in God Growing in Faith Together Sure Foundation Set Their Hope in God Parent and Child resource Page This final series of 16 lessons takes older toddlers further in depth with foundational Bible stories as well as teaches them a memory verse with each lesson and continues to build on the truth statements. Lesson 14 Jesus Lives! Story The cross and resurrection Scripture John 19:16b-20:31 Target age range for older toddlers (with Volume 2) is children over 36 months who have not transitioned to preschool. Main Idea Jesus died for sinners and lives again. t Home Help your child to retell the story of the cross and resurrection. Help your child to memorize John 3:16. Encourage your child to tell the story of the cross and resurrection to someone else. Pray Thank God for sending Jesus to earth to be the Savior. Pray that Jesus would be your child s special friend and Savior. Memory Verse For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. Illustrations Children Desiring God. Permission Granted to Copy or for Parents vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 34

35 Sure Foundation and uthor: Set Their Hope in God This final series of 16 lessons takes older toddlers further in depth with foundational Bible stories as well as teaches them a memory verse with each lesson and continues to build on the truth statements. Target age range for older toddlers (with Volume 2) is children over 36 months who have not transitioned to preschool. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. JOHN 3:16 Memory Verse Sign: Volume 2 Sure Foundation 2017 Next Generation Resources, Inc. Lesson 14: John 3:16 vailable Resources Sure Foundation Sure Foundation and for Ministry Sure Foundation helps transform nurseries from a basitting four stages. Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ establishes the philosophy of ministering in infant nurseries and creates on environment centered on prayer for each ba. Sure Foundation provides practical advice for setting up a schedule for the nursery, creating a Christcentered atmosphere, praying Scripture over and blessing children, leading toddlers in worship, helping God is good. God is big. God is strong. Jesus loves you. We love Jesus. God made everything Thank you, Jesus. God is with us. God knows everything. Jesus is my friend. Jesus loves We need God. Lesson 1: GOD MDE EVERYTHING FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION FOUNDTION and THE FR GR NCE OF THE for Nursery Ministry THE WONDERS HE HS DONE and HIS PR ISEWORTHY DEEDS and and God kept His promise to send Jesus, a special ba, which is good news! Sure Foundation 2017 Children Desiring God FOUNDTION T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E T E C H E R S G U I D E INFNT T E C H E R S G U I D E RE S OURC E PC K E T Page 35