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1 Concordia s Sunday School Christ-centered curriculum for every age Growing in Christ and Cross Explorations provide a comprehensive presentation of the Bible in three years, creating a biblical foundation for lifelong learning. Learn more and view sample lessons at cph.org/sundayschool

2 Concordia s Growing in Christ Scope and Sequence Summary Growing in Christ and Cross Explorations both follow the same three-year scope and sequence, so you can use each program on its own, or mix the two on different levels. FALL: Old Testament WINTER AND SPRING: The Gospels and Acts SUMMER: Topical studies Opening (10 minutes) This relationship-building time helps leaders and kids prepare their hearts for Sunday School and introduces the week s Scripture verse and Bible story. God Speaks (20 minutes) Kids get to the heart of the Bible story through discussion, skits, music and singing, Bible readings, articles, and more. Closing (5 minutes) Review the Gospel points and Bible verse, then close with a prayer. Kids learn and internalize the Bible story through crafts, games, and other activities. We Live (15 min- How it works Flexible lesson layouts and easy-to-use materials make Growing in Christ perfect for classrooms of all sizes. Choose options that work best for your Sunday School ministry. Each lesson is divided into four sections that share and then reinforce the Bible story using different teaching techniques. Each week, all ages explore the same Bible story. With takehome materials kids and adults can grow in faith as individuals and together as a family. Growing in Christ AGE LEVEL: Preschool to Adult FORMAT: Same-age classroom LESSON LENGTH: 50+ minutes Each week, kids, youth, and adults delve into the Bible through ageappropriate Bible readings and activities. Together, they explore the Bible and draw life connections. cph.org/sundayschool

3 Essential Resources for Each Quarter Teacher Guide This comprehensive guide includes weekly Preparing the Lesson Bible commentaries, material listings to help the teacher prepare and organize, and easy four-step lesson plans. Teacher Tools Provides must-have teaching helps for each lesson. Content varies by level, but can include Bible teaching posters, Bible timelines, storytelling figures, Bible review cards, games, and more. Student Pack This pack offers in-class and take-home pieces for each lesson. Content varies by level, but can include weekly student leaflets, sticker pages, song CD, and a Bible Discovery Guide or Bible Exploration Guide. Early Childhood Preschool and Kindergarten/Ages 3 5 Teacher Guide $13.49 Teacher Tools Student Pack 7.80 Lower Elementary Grades 1 2/Ages 6 8 Teacher Guide $13.49 Teacher Tools Student Pack 7.80 Upper Elementary Grades 3 5/Ages 8 11 Teacher Guide $13.49 Teacher Tools Student Pack 7.80 Middle School Grades 6 8/Ages Teacher Guide $13.49 Teacher Tools Student Pack 7.80 High School Grades 9 12/Ages Teacher Guide $18.49 Includes teaching tools and reproducible study pages. Adult Bible Study Leader Guide $31.99 Includes reproducible study pages. Director Director Kit $10.99 Additional Teaching Tools Bible Story Poster set $14.99

4 Concordia s Cross Explorations Scope and Sequence Summary Growing in Christ and Cross Explorations both follow the same three-year scope and sequence, so you can use each program on its own, or mix the two on different levels. FALL: Old Testament WINTER AND SPRING: The Gospels and Acts SUMMER: Topical studies ENGAGE Engage kids and get them excited to learn through words, action, and music. ENGAGE (all participants) 15 minutes EXPLORE Explore each week s Bible story in-depth with age-appropriate lessons and activities. 20 minutes EXPRESS Level 1 EXPLORE Level 2 EXPRESS (large or small groups) Adults This program can also be used as a site-rotation program, or for a midweek elementary or family program. How it works Reinforce key lesson points through crafts, music, drama, games, science activities, object lessons, service project ideas, and more. 20 minutes Music Snacks Cross Explorations is a large group/small group Sunday School. Using it is as easy as 1 2 3! Several Express activity options give you the flexibility to choose which activities you wish to use each week. You can mix it up, or be sure to include your kids favorite each week. Crafts Drama Activities/Games Cross Explorations AGE LEVEL: Grades 1 6, Adult FORMAT: Large group/small group LESSON LENGTH: 55+ minutes This active Bible learning experience is perfect for teaching kids (and parents). Customize each week s lesson by selecting teaching options and activities that engage your students. Cross Explorations can be used as an elementary level option for Growing in Christ. cph.org/sundayschool

5 The basics for each quarter are included in the quarterly Cross Explorations Sunday School kit. Sunday School Kit Includes one copy of each: Engage Leader Leaflet Engage CD Explore Teacher Leaflets (Levels 1 and 2) Sample Explore Student Leaflet (Levels 1 and 2) Sample Explore More Cards Adult Bible Study Express Music CD Express Skits CD Express Craft Book Express Activities & More CD Director CD-ROM Additional copies of teaching resources are available for purchase separately. $ Student Leaflets Level 1 (grades 1 3) Level 2 (grades 4 6) $5.80 Explore More Cards Spark family faith talk with Bible story questions and family activities. Use with Cross Explorations or Growing in Christ. $2.00 Holy Bible

6 Concordia s Church Year Resources Church Year Connections This new resource will help Sunday School directors and teachers include church year connections in each week s Sunday School lessons. Based on the three-year lectionary series found in the Lutheran Service Book, each volume includes: Lectionary or seasonal object lessons Sunday School openings and devotions with Church Year connections Suggested seasonal songs and hymns CD with recordings and slide shows of selected seasonal songs and hymns Seasonal and Church Year prayers Teaching points about the Church Year, three-year lectionary, and liturgy for students in elementary grades Fall 2015 Quarter 24 pages with CD-ROM. Saddlestitch $9.99 Annual volume 80 pages with CD-ROM. Paperback. $29.99 each Year C Available October 2015 Year A Available August 2016 Year B Available August 2017 Church Year Worship Kit Especially for early childhood and lower elementary levels, this kit includes: A poster to create a classroom altar, including paraments, candles, flowers, a Bible, communion ware A poster with a baptismal font and Advent wreath A poster with the Lord s Prayer and Luther s Morning Prayer A Baptism banner for recognizing baptismal birthdays A Holy Week and Easter devotional set Booklet with Church Year teacher talks and reproducible patterns CD-ROM with recorded seasonal songs and hymns, and reproducible parent connection newsletters $24.99 cph.org/sundayschool

7 Bible Story Poster Sets Realistic Bible Posters Every Bible story in the Growing in Christ and Cross Explorations scope and sequence is depicted with an original, realistic Bible poster. Children can see the Bible story played out through the details of this richly detailed artwork. The posters illustrate the Bible stories, helping children more fully understand important biblical events. The posters are a larger presentation of the artwork featured on student leaflets. Each poster presents the Bible story in English and five other world languages: Spanish French Chinese Russian Arabic Posters are printed on heavy cardstock for durability, and each measures 15" 18". Suitable for framing. Quarterly Poster Sets 13 posters per set. $15.99 each set Old Testament 1 God Creates a World and a People Old Testament 2 God Protects His People in Egypt and the Exodus Old Testament 3 God Provides Judges and a King Old Testament 4 God Works through Prophets and Kings New Testament 1 God Sends His Son to Save Us New Testament 2 Jesus Shows He Is True God New Testament 3 Jesus Teaches about God s Kingdom Life of Jesus Poster Sets Bible poster sets cover the birth, life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus. 16 posters per set. $17.99 each set Life of Jesus Poster Set 1 Jesus Early Years and the Beginning of His Ministry Life of Jesus Poster Set 2 Jesus Teaches and Does Many Miracles Life of Jesus Poster Set 3 Jesus, Our Savior and Lord NEW New Testament 4 Jesus Dies and Rises to Save Us New Testament 5 The Holy Spirit Leads the Apostles

8 Sunday School Website Concordia s Growing in Christ and Cross Explorations are supported by a series of Sunday School tools found on cph.org/sundayschool. These tools include: A digital edition of Sunday School Matters Inspire and inform volunteer teachers through articles touching on the heart of Sunday School ministry. Published quarterly. Weekly bulletin notes Share the weekly Sunday School Bible story, and provide discussion questions and activities. Use on websites and with social media. w5 Online Weekly openings based on current events for the middle school and high school levels. A short story or reflection is provided, together with questions to spark discussion and tie the event to the week s Bible story. Everyday Faith Family Pages online Connect with families regularly, encouraging and equipping family faith leaders in the home. Seeds of Faith Podcast Weekly podcasts take a deeper look at key points, the Law and Gospel connection, and discuss each lesson. Great for teacher preparation and personal growth. Cross Explorations planning sheets A planning tool with a short description of each week s activities to help you select the best option for your Sunday School, and coordinate all stations. or Sunday School webinars Use recorded webinars for training and support for Sunday School leaders and volunteers. Church Year videos Use these short, inspirational videos that teach about the seasons of the church year. Rally Day service A service to celebrate your Sunday School ministry, and recognize and bless volunteers. Lutheran Center Association - (586) / (800) Concordia Publishing House Printed in the USA

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