SEPTEMBER Basic Truth: God made me. God loves me. Jesus wants to be my friend forever. Question: Who loves you? Bottom Line: God loves me. God Made People Genesis 1:26-27 The Lost Sheep Luke 15:3-7 Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego Daniel 3:10-13 9/2/12 God loves me because God made me. 9/9/12 The Bible tells me how much God loves me. 9/16/12 God loves me and will save the day. 9/23/12 God gave us Jesus to be our Calming the Storm friend because He loves us. Matthew 8:23-27 9/30/12 God loves me! Review the stories. Nothing can separate us from God s love, Romans 8:39, NIrV. Theme: Go Team!
Basic Truth: God loves me. Question: Who helps you do big things? Bottom Line: God helps me do big things. OCTOBER 10/7/12 God is always ready to help. The Lion and the Bear 1 Samuel 17:34-37 10/14/12 God helps me to do important David Anointed King things. 1 Samuel 16:1-13 10/21/12 God helps me when I m scared. David and Goliath 1 Samuel 17:1-50 10/28/12 David is Strong in Battle God can help me do anything. 1 Samuel 18:7, 12-14 We have the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles for us! 2 Chronicles 32:8, NLT. Theme: David s Story (Part 1)
Basic Truth: God made me. Question: Who gives you good friends? Bottom Line: God gives me good friends. NOVEMBER 11/4/12 God gives me good friends. David and Jonathan 1 Samuel 18:1-4; 20 11/11/12 Good friends comfort each other. 11/18/12 God wants friends to help each other. David and Jonathan Say Goodbye 1 Samuel 20:3-42 David Helps Mephibosheth 1 Samuel 20:14-17 2 Samuel 9:1-13 11/25/12 God made me to praise Him. David Praises God 2 Samuel 6:14; Psalm 149:1-5, 2 Samuel 6:5 Two people are better than one. They can help each other in everything they do, Ecclesiastes 4:9, NIrV. Theme: David s Story (Part 2)
Basic Truth: Jesus wants to be my friend forever. Question: Why is Jesus special? Bottom Line: Jesus is God s Son. DECEMBER The Angel and Mary Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46 Jesus Born in a Stable Luke 2:1-7 12/2/12 The angel told Mary she would have a special baby. 12/9/12 Not everyone knew Jesus is God s Son. 12/16/12 The angels tell about Jesus. Shepherds Luke 2:6-18 12/23/12 Let s celebrate that Jesus is Happy Birthday Jesus born. Luke 1:26 2:18 12/30/12 The wise men come to see The Wise Men God s Son. Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11 God loved the world so much that He gave His only Son, John 3:16, GNT. Theme: Christmas Countdown
Basic Truth: Jesus wants to be my friend forever. Question: Who can talk to Jesus? Bottom Line: I can talk to Jesus. JANUARY 1/6/13 I can ask for help. Centurion Matthew 8:5-13 1/13/13 I can say Thank you. Healing Lepers Luke 17:11-19 1/20/13 I can show I love you. Jesus Forgives Luke 7:36-50 1/27/13 I can praise Jesus. The Lame Man Acts 3:1-10 Continue praying, keeping alert, and always thanking God, Colossians 4:2, NCV. Theme: Time to Talk
Basic Truth: Jesus wants to be my friend forever. Question: Who loves you? Bottom Line: Jesus loves me. FEBRUARY 2/3/13 God cares about me. The Lost Sheep Luke 15:3-7 2/10/13 God loves me no matter what. Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-24 2/17/13 Jesus wants me to love others. Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 2/24/13 Jesus loves me when I do something wrong. Zacchaeus Luke 19:1-8 How wide and high and long and deep is the love of Christ, Ephesians 3:18, NIV. Theme: Can You Measure It?
Basic Truth: Jesus wants to be my friend forever. Question: Who wants to be your friend forever? Bottom Line: Jesus wants to be my friend forever. 3/3/13 Jesus will help us. Healing the Blind Man John 9:1-7 3/10/13 Jesus can help my friends. The Four Friends Mark 2:1-12 3/17/13 Jesus can help anyone. Healing the Deaf Man Mark 7:32-37 3/24/13 Jesus came to be our friend. Triumphal Entry Matthew 21:1-11 3/30/13 Jesus wants to be my friend forever. I am with you always, Matthew 28:20, NIV. Theme: WOW! Easter Matthew 26:26-29; Luke 23:44-49; Matthew 28:1-7 MARCH
Basic Truth: Jesus wants to be my friend forever. Question: What does Jesus want me to do? Bottom Line: Jesus wants me to tell others about Him. APRIL 4/7/13 Jesus wants to be everyone s friend. Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20 4/14/13 God helps me tell others about Peter put in Jail Jesus. Acts 12:1-17 4/21/13 Jesus helps me see the truth. Paul/Saul 4/28/13 I can tell others about Jesus even when it s hard. Go and make disciples of all nations, Matthew 28:19, NIV. Theme: The Great Shakeup Acts 9:1-19 Paul and Silas Acts 16:16-34
Basic Truth: God made me. Question: Who can help others? Bottom Line: I can help others. MAY 5/5/13 We can help each other. The Early Church Helped Each Other Acts 2:42-47 5/12/13 Do what you can to help. Elisha s Room 2 Kings 4:8-17? 5/19/13 You can lead others to help. Building a Wall Nehemiah 1-6 5/26/13 You can help even when it s hard. Be kind and loving to each other, Ephesians 4:32, NCV. Theme: Helping Hands Aaron Helps Moses Exodus 17:8-13
Basic Truth: God made me. Question: Who made everything? Bottom Line: God made everything. JUNE 6/2/13 God made the water. Water Genesis 1:6-10 6/9/13 God made the sky and sun and moon and stars. Sky Genesis 1:14-19 6/16/13 God made land and plants. Land Genesis 1:9-13 6/23/13 God made animals. Animals Genesis 1:20-25 6/30/13 God made people. People (Adam and Eve) Genesis 1:26-27 Genesis 2:7, 20-23 God created the heavens and the earth, Genesis 1:1, NIrV. Theme: Made by God
Basic Truth: God loves me. Question: Can you believe what God says? Bottom Line: God does what He says He will do. God does what He says. (Twos) JULY 07/7/13 I can believe what God says. Noah Genesis 6:8-22; 7:1-24 07/14/13 God keeps His promises. Noah Genesis 8:1 9:17 07/21/13 What God says doesn t always make sense to us. 07/28/13 God does what He says He will do. Trust the Lord with all your heart, Proverbs 3:5, NCV. Theme: Up for the Challenge Gideon s Army Judges 7:1-8 Gideon at Battle Judges 7:9-22
Basic Truth: God loves me. Question: Why should you do what God says? Bottom Line: God knows what s best for me. God knows best. (Twos) AUGUST Adam and Eve Genesis 3:1-24 Jonah Jonah 1:1 3:10 Naamen 2 Kings 5:1-14 Joshua and Caleb Spy Numbers 13-14 8/4/13 I should always do what God says. 8/11/13 God tells me what He wants me to do. 8/18/13 I should do what God says even when it is hard. 8/25/13 I should do what God says even when others don t. God s way is perfect, Psalm 18:30, NIrV. Theme: This OR That