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Learn & Serve Deep Blue Kids: Learn & Serve teaches kids about God and what it means to be a follower of Jesus through Bible stories and opportunities to serve as disciples in the classroom, the local community, and the world through partner mission groups. Hi, everyone, I m Carlos! Come visit me in Guatemala and I ll show you how we live out our faith every day. I m Armen! FPO My country, Armenia, has a long history of Christianity! Come and see how God is speaking to us and through us. 1 Meet Some New Friends 2 3 Deep Blue Adventure App, DVD, & Online Tools 4 5 Babies & Woddlers 6 7 Toddlers & Twos 12 13 Preschool 14 15 Early Elementary 16 17 Middle Elementary 18 19 Older Elementary 20 One Room Sunday School DeepBlueKids.com 7030001_ND_CV2.indd 2 800.672.1789 Community Resource Consultants 12/12/16 1:44 PM
Guatemala Kenya Alaska Armenia Travel with the Deep Blue Crew all over the world. There are so many adventures ahead! Where will we go? Who will we meet? What will we learn? We will make new friends and dive deep into God s Word together. I m Mercy and I live in Kenya! FPO Let s explore the ways we Kenyans help each other and share God s blessings. Hi, everybody, I m Aurora! We love having visitors up here in Alaska. I can t wait to meet you and show you around! FPO 8 9 Preschool Elementary, One Room Sunday School, and Large Group/Small Group Scope & Sequence 10 11 Bibles & More 21 Large Group/Small Group 22 23 Downloads & Extras 24 25 Submerge back cover Rotation Stations 7030001_ND_CV2.indd 1 Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 1 12/12/16 1:44 PM
Engaging videos with eye-catching animation The Deep Blue Adventure DVD adds a splash of fun every week! $3.50 OR LESS PER SUNDAY Music videos and Bible story quizzes add even more fun! For ages 3 10. FREE! Deep Blue Adventure App Children have fun while learning Bible truths and God s Word to share with friends. Parental dashboard feature NEW mini games for year 3! Video wall feature Customizable avatars Fun weekly mini quests DVD Engaging, animated videos will reel in your mediasavvy kids! Each video segment tells a Bible story from a kid s perspective, with help from the Deep Blue kids, Asia, Edgar, Kat, and Caleb. DVD features: Thirteen 3-minute animated videos that tell the Bible story. Monthly Bible verse videos that help children learn key Bible verses. A Bible quiz to review each quarter s Bible stories with the children. Four music videos with all-new music. Also available via digital subscription or download Cokesbury Curriculum Automatic Shipment Stretch your budget with automatic shipments. Call a Community Resource Consultant or 800-672-1789 to sign up today! Lower shipping costs Receive special offers Always have materials on time Great Savings! Only $6.95 Shipping ping Per Quarter Standard ground shipping; continental U.S. only. Zipper Pulls A great take-away to give to kids! Use these 3D zipper pulls with the Deep Blue Adventure App to explore quests, access games, and more! Sold in packs of 6. 2 DeepBlueKids.com 800.672.1789 Community Resource Consultants
Tools & support FREE online extras for leaders, kids, and families! Great things are happening at deepbluekids.com Free sample lessons Free images, activity sheets, and more Helpful training videos Scope & Sequence chart Fun activities for home (English and Spanish) Extend Deep Blue into the home with our FREE mobile app for kids! Subscribe to DEEP BLUE ONLINE! Choose from three quarterly download subscription packages: Deep Blue Online offers your church an easy-to-access platform for downloading a sea of PDF Leader s Guides and streaming Bible story videos for each weekly session for six age levels (Toddlers Ages 11+). Lite Blue: includes Leader s Guides (Toddlers Ages 11+). $69.99 per quarter Dark Blue: includes streaming Bible story video sessions. $29.99 per quarter Deep Blue: includes Leader s Guides, streaming videos, and Family Devotional. $99.99 per quarter Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 3
Babies & Woddlers The Scope & Sequence provides a one-year nurturing faith experience! For the Caregivers PART 1: CARING FOR BABIES AND WODDLERS IN THE INFANT ROOM OR NURSERY Tell Me About Babies and Woddlers Give Them Love and Watch Them Grow Learning through the Senses Why We Do It: More than Babysitting PART 2: NECESSARY FORMS AND LETTERS Sign-in Sheet Child Information Sheet Accident or Injury Report Form For Parents or Guardians ONE PARENT/GUARDIAN MESSAGE FOR EVERY MONTH OF THE YEAR For Babies & Woddlers PART 1: TEACHING THE CHRISTIAN FAITH Teaching the Faith in the Diapering Area Teaching the Faith in the Discovery Play Area Teaching the Faith in the Feeding Area Teaching the Faith in the Rocking Area Teaching the Faith in the Sleeping Area PART 2: PLAY, PRAISE, PRAYER, PROMISE Play: You Were Made Hands were made for holding treats. (Help infant clap their hands together.) Mouths were made for food to eat. (Hold their bottle or help them eat.) You were made because God loves you. (Smile and put your hand on baby s heart.) I was made to love you, too! (Hug the infant.) Praise: God Made You and God Made Me (Tune: Hush Little Baby ) God made you and God made me God made everything we see God loves you and God loves me God loves everyone we see Prayer: Praise to you, God Praise to you, God, for bubbles and rain, for balls and blocks, and peek-a-boo games. Praise to you for my puzzles and books, for snacks and foods that my parents cook. Praise to you, God, for creating me to enjoy the wonder of all I see. Amen. Promise: Simple Faith Talk: I am a wonderful creation. Full Bible Verse: I give thanks to you that I was marvelously set apart. Your works are wonderful I know that very well (Psalm 139:14). 4 DeepBlueKids.com 800.672.1789 Community Resource Consultants
This program helps children to learn, live, and grow in faith from the moment of birth. The annual Ministry Guide supports leaders and parents as they nurture babies and woddlers at the beginning of their faith journey. Ministry Guide Caregivers will be equipped to: Speak words of life and faith with babies and woddlers in loving, caring, and age-appropriate ways. Know what to expect with language and physical/ emotional development at certain ages in babies and woddlers. Maintain a safe and loving nursery that is comfortable for both infants and their parents or guardians. Introduce babies and woddlers to the Christian faith through play, prayer, praise, and promise. Music for the little ones This annual CD includes brand-new music for 2017 2018. Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 5
Toddlers & Twos Introduce the Bible and some of its most significant stories to toddlers and two-year-olds. Fall 2017 Winter 2017 18 Spring 2018 Summer 2018 SEPTEMBER Hannah Prays Bible Story: 1 Samuel 1:1-28 Bible Verse: Speak. Your servant is listening. (1 Samuel 3:10) Anchor Point: We listen to God. OCTOBER David and Jonathan Bible Story: 1 Samuel 18:1-5; 20:1-42 Bible Verse: The Lord sees into the heart. (1 Samuel 16:7) Anchor Point: We can love and serve God. NOVEMBER Solomon Becomes King Bible Story: 1 Kings 2:1-4; 3:1-15 Bible Verse: God gave Solomon wisdom and very great understanding. (1 Kings 4:29) Anchor Point: We can ask God for what we need. DECEMBER A Baby Is Born Bible Story: Luke 2:1-7 Bible Verse: The time is coming, declares the Lord, when I will raise up a righteous descendant from David s line, and he will rule as a wise king. (Jeremiah 23:5) Anchor Point: We prepare to celebrate Jesus birth. JANUARY Jesus and the Children Bible Story: Matthew 19:13-15 Bible Verse: This is truly the prophet who is coming into the world. (John 6:14) Anchor Point: God sent Jesus to tell us about God. FEBRUARY Jairus s Daughter Bible Story: Mark 5:21-24, 35-43 Bible Verse: Who then is this? Even the wind and the sea obey him! (Mark 4:41) Anchor Point: Jesus shows God s power. MARCH People Welcome Jesus Bible Story: Mark 11:1-11 Bible Verse: Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! (Mark 11:9) Anchor Point: We welcome Jesus in the name of the Lord. APRIL The Tomb Is Empty Bible Story: Luke 24:1-12 Bible Verse: He began to preach about Jesus in the synagogues. He is God s Son, he declared. (Acts 9:20) Anchor Point: Go and tell about Jesus. MAY Shipwrecked Bible Story: Acts 27:1-44 Bible Verse: Change your hearts and lives. (Acts 2:38) Anchor Point: Knowing Jesus changes your heart and life. JUNE The Golden Rule Bible Story: Matthew 7:12 Bible Verse: Teach me your way, Lord, so that I can walk in your truth. (Psalm 86:11) Anchor Point: Jesus teaches us how God wants us to live. JULY The Mustard Seed and the Yeast Bible Story: Luke 13:18-21 Bible Verse: Everybody who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise builder who built a house on bedrock. (Matthew 7:24) Anchor Point: We can learn from the stories Jesus told. AUGUST Mary and Martha Bible Story: Luke 10:38-42 Bible Verse: I have given you an example: just as I have done, you also must do. (John 13:15) Anchor Point: We can follow Jesus example. We ve really enjoyed the theme-based lessons. Nick Ransom, Director of Children s Ministry Church of the Resurrection Leawood, KS 6 DeepBlueKids.com 800.672.1789 Community Resource Consultants
Leader s Guide Help young children learn the Bible through movement, songs, art activities, and more! Monthly Bible stories and Bible verses are shared using a learning-center approach with colorful visuals. Class Stuff Includes an interactive poster, Bible storytelling figures, Bible verse posters, Bible songs, puzzles, posters, games, matching cards, a quarterly attendance chart, and other visual and kinesthetic activities. This is a comprehensive component, necessary for teaching all the various learning styles of children. Bible Story Picture Cards A colorful card for children to take home each week. Includes the monthly Bible story that parents or guardians can retell and reinforce at home. Helps children learn the monthly Bible stories using their different senses and learning styles. FPO This annual CD includes new music for 2017 2018. 7030001_ND_006.indd 7 NEW! Deep Blue Toddler Bible Storybook See page 11 for more details. Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 7 12/12/16 1:52 PM
Scope and Sequence Fall 2017 Summer 2018 Fall 2017 UNIT 1: JUDGES AND KINGS September 3 Hannah Prays September 10 God Calls Samuel September 17 Samuel Anoints Saul September 24 Samuel Anoints David UNIT 2: FROM SHEPHERD TO KING October 1 David the Musician October 8 David and Goliath October 15 David and Jonathan October 22 David and Abigail October 29 David Dances UNIT 3: THE WISE KING November 5 Solomon Becomes King November 12 Solomon s Wisdom Proverbs November 19 Solomon Builds the Temple November 26 Solomon Dedicates the Temple Winter 2017-18 UNIT 1: A TIME IS COMING December 3 A Baby Is Coming December 10 Mary and Joseph December 17 A Baby Is Born December 24 The Shepherds Visit December 31 Simeon and Anna UNIT 2: JESUS, THE GREATEST PROPHET January 7 The Visitors From the East January 14 A Voice in the Wilderness January 21 Jesus and the Children January 28 A Boy s Lunch UNIT 3: WHO THEN IS THIS? February 4 Jesus Walks on Water February 11 The Four Friends February 18 Jesus Calms the Storm February 25 Jairus s Daughter Spring 2018 UNIT 1: IN THE NAME OF THE LORD March 4 Mary Honors Jesus March 11 Bartimaeus Shouts to Jesus March 18 Jesus Breaks the Bread March 25 People Welcome Jesus UNIT 2: GO AND TELL April 1 The Tomb Is Empty April 8 Paul Changes April 15 Paul Escapes April 22 The Church Grows April 29 Timothy Is Chosen UNIT 3: CHANGE YOUR HEARTS AND LIVES May 6 Lydia May 13 Paul and Silas May 20 Pentecost May 27 Shipwrecked 8 DeepBlueKids.com 800.672.1789 Community Resource Consultants
For Preschool, Early Elementary, Middle Elementary, Older Elementary, One Room Sunday School, and Large Group/Small Group Summer 2018 UNIT 1: JESUS TEACHINGS June 3 The Lord s Prayer June 10 The Birds of the Air June 17 The Golden Rule June 24 The Widow s Coins UNIT 2: STORIES JESUS TOLD July 1 The Two Houses July 8 The Two Debtors July 15 The Mustard Seed and the Yeast July 22 The Pharisee and the Tax Collector July 29 The Ten Talents UNIT 3: THE PEOPLE JESUS MET August 5 The Man in the Synagogue August 12 Mary and Martha August 19 The Woman at the Well August 26 The Man by the Pool Look! A brand-new Bible Storybook! NEW for younger children, ages 3 6, the Deep Blue Bible Storybook: Miracles of Jesus makes a wonderful gift! Turn the page for more details. Scan here to view and purchase Deep Blue resources. Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 9
Bibles & More The award-winning Deep Blue Kids Bible and the Deep Blue Bible Storybook collection! Deep Blue Bible Storybook Your church s children ages 3 6 have grown to love the Deep Blue curriculum characters and will look forward to learning about the Bible and practicing beginning Bible skills with the Deep Blue Bible Storybook. Includes 146 stories told in a language they can understand, plus prayers and fun songs set to familiar tunes. Bring your Bible Storybook to life with a new, FREE app! Hold your device s camera over the images of 25 stories and a video of that story appears on your device. Your children will love getting to hear the stories of our faith come to life! CEB Deep Blue Kids Bible As kids read God s Word, they ll join fun characters just like them who are also discovering the Bible and what it means to their lives. Interactive elements, bright and colorful illustrations, and games keep kids entertained while they develop a stronger faith and a thirst for God s timeless message. Devotionals, a Bible dictionary, and engaging maps are also included. Just right for ages 7 12. Easy to Navigate. Built to Captivate. 10 7030001_ND_010.indd 10 DeepBlueKids.com 800.672.1789 Community Resource Consultants 12/12/16 2:08 PM
NEW! Deep Blue Bible Storybook: Miracles of Jesus Delight young children with this sturdy, hardcover storybook. It includes nine Bible stories about the miracles Jesus performed, each illustrated in full color. An ideal gift for the young children in your life! Available August 2017. ALSO AVAILABLE Deep Blue Bible Storybook: Christmas Based on the Deep Blue Bible Storybook, the Christmas edition contains eight Nativity stories retold for children ages 3 6. Each story invites the reader and listener into the experience happening on the pages, and creates space for children to wonder about the people and events that have shaped history. Deep Blue Historias de la Biblia Navidad, Spanish Edition NEW! Deep Blue Toddler Bible Storybook Nineteen favorite Bible stories will introduce little ones to God and Jesus, help them know that God loves them, and show them how they can follow Jesus. Includes bright, colorful, and engaging artwork. Perfect to read during quiet moments or as part of a devotional time. Available August 2017. NEW! Deep Blue Bible Dictionary Help kids ages 7 12 learn about the persons, places, events, ideas, and terms in the Bible. Includes full-color illustrations, pronunciation guide, maps, over 1,000 scriptural references, and more. Available August 2017. NEW! My Testament: A Picture and Word Journal about Me and God Mark Burrows This unique study for grades 3 5 helps children reflect on their relationship with God and share their observations with those around them. Each session weaves an Old Testament story and a New Testament story together around a main theme, and gives children opportunities to respond through creative writing, drawing, praying, and asking difficult questions. Children will deepen their understanding of Scripture as they create a one-of-a-kind document about their relationship with God. 26 sessions, 45 minutes each. Deep Blue Bible Bookmarks Fun, practical, and affordable Sunday school takeaways or outreach tools. Choose from four designs! Sold in packages of 25. Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 11
Preschool Capture the energy and excitement of kids ages 3 4 as you share Bible stories that will strengthen their growing faith. Leader s Guide Easy for volunteers to teach! Includes Bible verses, games, art, science, worship, prayer, and fun! Additional activities and reproducible pages for each session Also available as a digital download Kids Stuff Thirteen easy crafts offer kids a creative outlet while reinforcing the Bible story Class Stuff Colorful, easy-to-use 11" x 17" posters that enhance the Bible story, plus games, storytelling figures, cards, interactive posters, a colorful attendance chart, and more Quarterly Music CD-ROM offers PowerPoints, song sheets, and instrumental tracks 12 DeepBlueKids.com 800.672.1789 Community Resource Consultants
DVD Bible Stories & Stickers Colorful leaflets help children interact with the Bible stories Stickers go along with each session Offers ideas for parents and caregivers to use at home The DVD features monthly Bible verse videos to help children learn key Scriptures. See page 2 for details! Indigo & Snappy LOVE adventures! Indigo Puppet Bring Indigo into your Sunday school to make learning more lively and fun! Check the order form in the center of this catalog to order Indigo and everything else you need! Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 13
Early Elementary Take kids ages 5 6 on a Bible adventure where they will explore, learn, and grow and begin a lifelong faith journey! Leader s Guide Kids Stuff Easy for volunteers to teach! Includes Bible verses, games, art, science, worship, prayer, and fun! Additional activities and reproducible pages for each session, including cultural and missional activities Also available as a download or digital subscription Thirteen easy crafts offer kids a creative outlet while reinforcing the Bible story Class Stuff Colorful, easy-to-use 11" x 17" posters that enhance the Bible story, plus games, storytelling figures, cards, interactive posters, a colorful attendance chart, and more Quarterly Music CD-ROM offers PowerPoints, song sheets, and instrumental tracks Bible Stories & Stuff Colorful leaflets help children interact with the Bible stories Offers ideas for parents and caregivers to use at home 14 7030001_ND_014.indd 14 DeepBlueKids.com 800.672.1789 Community Resource Consultants 12/12/16 3:47 PM
Looking for a different way of learning? See the back cover for Deep Blue Rotation Stations! Great for Sunday school, midweek, or summer! Fun mu sic that connect s me to G od! DVD The DVD features monthly Bible verse videos to help children learn key Scriptures. See page 2 for details! The official Deep Blue Music CD contains 17 new songs that were written specifically for Deep Blue! Buy one for your Sunday school room, and one for each of your kids to play at home and in the car! Songs range from the Deep Blue Theme Song, to Christmas, Easter, and other great Bible stories. NEW beginning Fall 2017 Your kids will travel with Asia, Edgar, Kat, and Caleb to Guatemala, Kenya, Alaska, and Armenia as they learn about God and what God is doing all over the world through new friends and new adventures. See the inside front cover and page 1 and check out our exciting itinerary! 7030001_ND_014.indd 15 Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 15 12/12/16 3:47 PM
Middle Elementary Help kids ages 7 8 connect with God and each other! These sessions are exciting, creative, and easy to teach. Leader s Guide Kids Stuff Step-by-step session plans include Bible verses, games, art, science, worship, prayer, and fun! Extra activities and reproducibles for each session Also available as a download or digital subscription Thirteen cut-out craft activities support the Bible story and give kids a creative outlet We re go n world tr na be avelers! Bible Stories & Stuff Colorful leaflets help children interact with the Bible stories My Thoughts section allows the children to put themselves into the Bible story Connect helps children begin developing Bible skills and see how the Bible fits together Includes a focus word for each week 16 7030001_ND_016.indd 16 DeepBlueKids.com 800.672.1789 Community Resource Consultants 12/12/16 3:52 PM
Looking for a great midweek resource that ties into your Deep Blue Sunday school? See the back cover for Deep Blue Rotation Stations! Class Stuff 11" x 17" posters, games, maps, cards, attendance chart, birthday greetings, and happy grams. Quarterly Music CD-ROM includes PowerPoints, song sheets, and instrumental tracks. DVD Engage today s media-savvy kids with lively animation on the Deep Blue Adventure DVD! See page 2 for details. NEW! Deep Blue Passport Excite your children for the adventure ahead with the Deep Blue Passport! Each child will get one passport and four stickers one for each of the locations we will visit this year! Children will look forward to coming back to Sunday school to get their new country stamp as the Deep Blue Kids travel to Guatemala, Kenya, Alaska, and Armenia! Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 17
Older Elementary Children ages 9 10 will experience Bible stories in a variety of ways to help build a lifelong faith. Leader s Guide Kids Stuff Easy for volunteers to teach! Includes Bible verses, games, art, science, worship, prayer, and fun! Additional activities and reproducible pages for each session Also available as a download or digital subscription Twenty-six puzzles introducing the Bible story (two puzzles per week) Bible Stories & Stuff Colorful leaflets help children interact with the Bible stories and reinforce the story foundations Offers ideas for parents and caregivers to use at home 18 7030001_ND_018.indd 18 DeepBlueKids.com 800.672.1789 Community Resource Consultants 12/12/16 3:55 PM
See the back cover for another great option Deep Blue Rotation Stations! Perfect for Sunday school, midweek, or summer! DVD Class Stuff Colorful, easy-to-use 11" x 17" posters that enhance the Bible story The DVD features weekly Bible stories and monthly Bible verse videos to help children learn key Scriptures. See page 2 for details! Stay in to invite m uch, or ore kids! NEW DESIGNS! Postcards are colorful and fun kids will love finding them in their mailbox! Sold in packages of 25. 7030001_ND_018.indd 19 Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 19 12/15/16 8:16 AM
One Room Sunday School An all-in-one resource for children ages 3 12. Works perfectly as a small-group Sunday school option for varying ages or as a midweek program. Kit Contains: CD-ROM RESOURCE PACK LEADER S GUIDE REPRODUCIBLE KIDS BOOK TOTE Kit also available as a digital download. Reproducible Kids Book CD-ROM Leader s Guide A Quarterly Music CD-ROM with added PowerPoint slides, song sheets, and instrumental tracks. Your volunteers will find it easy to teach with step-by-step session plans including active Bible lessons, games, art, worship, and more! Also available as a digital download. 96 pages of activities tailored to each session throughout the quarter. From coloring pages to creative writing prompts, this resource will lead children to a deeper understanding of each Bible lesson. Resource Pak Colorful, easy-touse 11" x 17" posters to reinforce the Bible story, plus storytelling helps, an attendance chart, and more. DVD The DVD features monthly Bible verse videos to help children learn key Scriptures. See page 2 for details! 20 7030001_ND_020.indd 20 DeepBlueKids.com 800.672.1789 Community Resource Consultants 12/19/16 3:41 PM
2. hool ram. Large Group/Small Group Elementary-age children will develop lifelong faith as they experience the Bible story through all their senses. Kit Contains: CD-ROM LEADER S GUIDES DVD Kit also available as a digital download. Large Group/Small Group Model Children gather in one large group for the Bible story, music, and movement, then break into age-level small groups to dig deeper and apply the story to their daily lives. Perfect for Sunday school, children s church, and midweek sessions. Leader s Guide Volunteers will find it easy to teach with step-by-step session plans including Bible verses, games, art, science, worship, prayer, and fun! Each session contains additional activities and reproducible pages. CD-ROM Includes a digital Leader s Guide, quarterly music, PowerPoints for large group time, sheet music, and posters. 7030001_ND_020.indd 21 Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 21 12/13/16 8:40 AM
Downloads & Extras Easy ways to boost your children s ministry, promote family involvement, and reach out to your community! NEW! Deep Blue Life Deep Blue Life is a downloadable, customizable curriculum option that focuses on living life faithfully. Through Bible stories, stories about faith leaders, and spiritual practices, your children will be empowered to take part in God s great story. Sessions are available as individual downloads, as 13-session bundles, or as an entire 52-session set. Choose from these session categories: Spiritual Practices: sessions that help children form habits that connect them with God (such as Silence, Prayer, Unplugging, Worship, Sharing Meals, and Baptism) Cloud of Witnesses: sessions about our faith leaders (such as Francis of Assisi, John Wesley, Harriet Tubman, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Ruby Bridges) God Is With Us: sessions about real-life topics and how to see God even when life seems hard (such as When We Are Bullied, When We re Really Angry, When Someone We Love Dies, When We re Fighting with Our Friends or Siblings) Faith and Culture: sessions about how to remain faithful when culture influences us (such as Media Myths I have to look like the people I see on TV, Anti-Racism curiosity and empathy, Who is My Neighbor? the hungry and thirsty) Deep Blue Life will create safe spaces for kids to dig deeper into the stories of faith, to live life faithfully, and to connect with each other and God. Available June 2017. Deep Blue Year of Festivals A year s worth of festival plans for intergenerational celebrations and activities: fall, Halloween alternative, Advent, New Year s/epiphany, Lent, Pentecost, summer family fun, and a costume party. Each plan provides an outline for the festival celebration and Scripture focus. Includes reproducible pages. NEW! Deep Blue Tree House Club Gather your whole church family together for an intergenerational weekend retreat experience! This downloadable guide contains three teaching-learning sessions, worship suggestions, and four family special events. A take-home 4-week Family Devotional Guide is included. Available June 2017. NEW! Deep Blue Family Take-Home Sheets This new resource offers 52 weekly devotions for families! Available in print or as a download, the devotions deepen kids understanding of the Bible stories taught in Sunday school. Available June 2017. 22 DeepBlueKids.com 800.672.1789 Community Resource Consultants
Don t miss the FREE resources at deepbluekids.com >> All Hands on Deck weekly parent newsletter Volunteer recruitment video Puppet scripts Sample lessons Song lyrics Downloadable logos Activity pages Bible background Teaching articles Scope & Sequence chart Fun activities for home Get-to-know-you party guide Deep Blue Adventure App << Yes, you get all this for FREE. >> Visit deepbluekids.com today! NEW! Christmas Around the Deep Blue World Join the Deep Blue Crew as they explore how Christmas is celebrated around the world. Includes fun activities kids will love! Available June 2017. Coming January 2018: NEW! Easter Around the Deep Blue World NEW! Deep Blue Bible Storybook Activity Bulletins This fun reproducible book for ages 4 7 provides 146 double-sided activity pages that fold to create a fun children s bulletin! Each one centers on one of the Bible stories in the Deep Blue Bible Storybook, and includes puzzles, mazes, and coloring activities that keep children engaged while helping grow their faith. Perfect for use during worship services, these bulletins are also great for Sunday school classes, children s church, or any setting. Available June 2017. NEW! Deep Blue Kids Church Deep Blue Kids Church provides you with all-inclusive quarterly Leader Guides that will help you host your own weekly kids church. Each lesson is divided into four sections that are designed to last up to 15 minutes, and may be customized to fit your needs. The four sections are: Invite Them In, Into the Bible, Into Worship, and Extended Time. Each month, the lessons focus on new character traits such as wisdom and loving kindness. Every lesson includes a worship practice component, a reproducible, and a Bible story that corresponds to a session on the optional Deep Blue Kids Adventure DVD. Also works great as a mid-week resource! Available June 2017. Deep Blue Tote Bag This durable, recyclable bag is great for carrying Sunday school supplies! Features the Deep Blue logo. NEW! Deep Blue Annual Music CD Labels/Name Tag Stickers These versatile labels have so many uses...name tags, bookplates, labels for classroom supplies, and more! 7030001_ND_022.indd 23 Deep Blue Decorating Clings Make a bold statement in hallways or classrooms! Includes Asia, Kat, Edgar, Indigo, and the Deep Blue logo. Sizes range from 6" 16." Easy to hang and reposition. Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com The official Deep Blue Music CD contains 17 new songs that were written specifically for Deep Blue! Buy one for your Sunday school room, and one for each of your kids to play at home and in the car! Songs range from the Deep Blue Theme Song, to Christmas, Easter, and other great Bible stories. 23 12/15/16 8:19 AM
Scope and Sequence 2017-18 Fall 2017 UNIT 1: Dive Deeper Into Genesis Session 1: Right Relationships (Creation) Session 2: Fear of Change (The Tower of Babel) Session 3: Trusting God (Abraham and Isaac) Session 4: Forgiveness (Jacob and Esau Reconcile) UNIT 2: Dive Deeper Into Exodus and the Judges Session 5: Reconciliation (Joseph Meets His Brothers) Session 6: God Providing (The People Wander) Session 7: Working Together (The Walls of Jericho) Session 8: Choices (Samson) Session 9: Discerning God s Will (Samuel Anoints Saul) UNIT 3: Dive Deeper Into the Kings and Prophets Session 10: Serving God (David s Leadership) Session 11: Encountering God (Solomon Encounters God) Session 12: God s Faithfulness (Jerusalem Is Destroyed) Session 13: God s Triumph (Zephaniah s Prophecy) Winter 2017 18 UNIT 1: Dive Deeper Into Advent and Christmas Session 1: Hope (Isaiah s Prophecy) Session 2: Trust (Elizabeth and Zechariah) Session 3: Faith (Mary and Joseph) Session 4: Incarnation (Jesus Is Born) Session 5: Worshipping (The Magi) UNIT 2: Dive Deeper Into Christmas and Epiphany Session 6: Baptism (The Baptism of Jesus) Session 7: Being Called (Jesus Calls the Twelve) Session 8: How to Treat Others (The Sermon on the Plain) Session 9: Forgiveness (The Woman Anoints Jesus) UNIT 3: Dive Deeper Into the Life of Jesus Session 10: Protection (Jesus Calms the Sea) Session 11: Knowing Jesus (The Transfiguration) Session 12: Praising Jesus (The Entry Into Jerusalem) Session 13: Giving Generously (The Widow s Offering) Spring 2018 Summer 2018 UNIT 1: Dive Deeper Into the Season of Lent Session 1: Sharing Communion (The Last Supper) Session 2: Prayer (Jesus in Prayer) Session 3: Suffering (Jesus Betrayal, Arrest, and Trial) Session 4: Death (Jesus Death) UNIT 2: Dive Deeper Into the Easter Season Session 5: Resurrection (Jesus Resurrection) Session 6: Encountering Jesus (The Road to Emmaus) Session 7: Trust (Jesus and the Disciples) Session 8: Waiting (The Ascension) Session 9: The Holy Spirit (Pentecost) UNIT 3: Dive Deeper Into the Book of Acts Session 10: Everyone Contributing (The Seven Deacons) Session 11: Conversion (Paul s Conversion) Session 12: Proclaiming (Paul and Barnabas) Session 13: Staying the Course (Paul and Silas in Prison) UNIT 1: Dive Deeper Into the Prophets Session 1: God s Power (Elijah and the Prophets of Baal) Session 2: God s Care (Elisha Helps the Widow) Session 3: God s Truth (Jeremiah Speaks the Truth) Session 4: God s Protection (Daniel Is Protected) UNIT 2: Dive Deeper Into the Parables in Luke Session 5: Compassion (The Parable of the Good Samaritan) Session 6: Humility (The Parable of the Great Banquet) Session 7: Forgiveness (The Parable of the Prodigal Son) Session 8: Using Our Talents (The Parable of the Talents) Session 9: Recognizing Jesus (The Parable of the Tenant Farmers) UNIT 3: Dive Deeper Into Words of Wisdom Session 10: Trusting in God (Proverbs) Session 11: Watching What You Say (Proverbs) Session 12: Valuing What Is Important (Ecclesiastes) Session 13: All Things Happen in God s Time (Ecclesiastes) 24 DeepBlueKids.com 800.672.1789 Community Resource Consultants
This one-year Bible survey for students will help prepare them to make the transition to youth group. Submerge emphasizes nurturing faithful relationships while engaging students in fun and creative activities. Leader s Guide Flexible and easy-to-follow step-by-step session guides Includes reproducible pages with additional activities Also available as a digital download DVD Navigation Guide Use to spark discussion about applying Scripture to everyday experiences Features energetic speakers who connect with preteens One video each week, 3 5 minutes each Submerge Magazine 32 pages of fun and relevant content that connects with each session Thought-provoking and timely articles that keep students engaged 7030001_ND_024.indd 25 Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com Diver s Log Composed of weekly prompts that encourage creative thought Includes space for writing/ doodling/drawing prayer concerns Annual resource NEW! 6 Secrets of Preteen Ministry Covers developmental milestones, the roles of parents vs. church leaders, the use of technology, models of preteen ministry, and an emphasis on God s calling for this special age group. 25 12/13/16 8:48 AM
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