Plan for February 3

Welcome to February! Although I am struggling to accept we that we are already a full month into this new year, I am excited about your prayer focus with the kids this month. You get to take this activity that you do with them every week (right?) and really let them dig in, explore and ask questions. Your first week's question is:

What Takes God So Long?

But, you will have a more limited timeframe to discuss this lesson, since you are doing music with Ms. Judy in Room 005 this week. Yes, I have said for about a month now that your music date was January 27... the problem is, I apparently can't count. Music is definitely this coming Sunday, February 3. 

Plan to meet Ms. Judy in Room 005 at 10:10am. Thanks!

Last call for Lent curriculum!

During Lent, the church will offer a church-wide series from Adam Hamilton, entitled Last Words. Adam Hamilton was also the author of The Journey, which you just completed. There is no children's guide for this study, but I am planning to re-craft the adult leader guides for use with the K-3rd graders. 

I'd like your input - would you like to use the adult guides to create your own Lent discussion curriculum for Alive!? Here are the topics included:

Father, Forgive Them
Behold Your Son... Behold Your Mother
My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise
I Thirst
It is Finished - Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit

If I don't hear from you before this Sunday, we'll continue on with Grapple during Lent. Thank you!

Plan for January 29

This week brings the Why in the World? series to a close. I have loved stopping into the Alive! classroom to see so many interesting things written up on the board the past few weeks. You all have taken these issues seriously, but in a fun way. Here's to this week's topic:

Is Our Environment Really Falling Apart?

Beginning next week, the series you will be grappling with is, "Is Prayer Pointless?"

Music with Ms. Judy on January 27

Much to Ms. Judy's delight, I am adding Alive! to her schedule once again. You will do music together about once a month or so, and your next Sunday will be January 27. Put a sign on your classroom door to let late arrivers know where to come, and meet Ms. Judy in Room 005 at 10:10am. Let me know if you have any questions!

Lent Curriculum

During Lent, the church will offer a church-wide series from Adam Hamilton, entitled Last Words. Adam Hamilton was also the author of The Journey, which you just completed. There is no children's guide for this study, but I am planning to re-craft the adult leader guides for use with the K-3rd graders. 

I'd like your input - would you like to use the adult guides to create your own Lent discussion curriculum for Alive!? Here are the topics included:

Father, Forgive Them
Behold Your Son... Behold Your Mother
My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise
I Thirst
It is Finished - Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit


I am very interested to know what you think! Send me an e-mail (sarah at ccum.net) or give me a text or phone call with your thoughts. We would need to decide by February 1.

Thank you!

Plan for January 20

Wow! The buzz coming out of the Scout Center this past Sunday was amazing. The kids apparently took their responsibility for their various countries very seriously! How exciting, that they were able to relate these issues that confront their worlds to biblical truth. Well done, leaders.

This week, the fun continues with

Why Isn't There Enough to Go Around?

It is easy for these lessons to get just a tad socialist, probably, but this age group is just beginning to grasp big ideas about the world around them, so it is a great opportunity to connect every question to the Bible. 

Also, if you play the musical grab bag activity at the beginning, know that there are plenty of silly clothing items here at the church that you are welcome to use. Just let me know if you'd like them! We have hats, wigs, costumes, etc. 

Music with Ms. Judy on January 27

Much to Ms. Judy's delight, I am adding Alive! to her schedule once again. You will do music together about once a month or so, and your next Sunday will be January 27. Put a sign on your classroom door to let late arrivers know where to come, and meet Ms. Judy in Room 005 at 10:10am. Let me know if you have any questions!

Lent Curriculum

During Lent, the church will offer a church-wide series from Adam Hamilton, entitled Last Words. Adam Hamilton was also the author of The Journey, which you just completed. There is no children's guide for this study, but I am planning to re-craft the adult leader guides for use with the K-3rd graders. 

I'd like your input - would you like to use the adult guides to create your own Lent discussion curriculum for Alive!? Here are the topics included:

Father, Forgive Them
Behold Your Son... Behold Your Mother
My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise
I Thirst
It is Finished - Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit


I am very interested to know what you think! Send me an e-mail (sarah at ccum.net) or give me a text or phone call with your thoughts. We would need to decide by February 1.

Thank you!

Plan for Sunday, January 13

I apologize for the late posting this week! You get to continue asking the question, "Why in the world..." with these fun kids. Here is your lesson:

Why Can't Countries Just Get Along?

Encourage your class to find truth in Scripture in answer to this difficult question. Have great discussion!

Also, please remind your group that Wild continues Sunday night. We had a great group the first week and have room for many more! 

Blessings,

Sarah

Alive! Rotation for Spring 2013

Amy has wonderfully created the teaching schedule once again! Here is the lineup:

Spring 2013 

Alive! Teaching Schedule

Sunday, January 6                                                     Cindy*, Betsy, Bridgette

Sunday, January 13                                                   Amy*, Elizabeth, Becky

Sunday, January 20                                                   Betsy*, Bridgette, Amy

Sunday, January 27                                                   Bridgette*, Cindy, Becky

Sunday, February 3                                                  Elizabeth*, Amy, Betsy

Sunday, February 10                                                 Becky*, Cindy, Bridgette

Sunday, February 17                                                 Betsy*, Elizabeth, Amy

Sunday, February 24                                                  Cindy*, Becky, Bridgette

Sunday, March 3                                                       Amy*, Betsy, Elizabeth

Sunday, March 10                                                     Bridgette*, Cindy, Becky

Sunday, March 17                                                     Elizabeth*, Betsy, Amy

Sunday, March 24                                                     Becky*, Cindy, Bridgette

Sunday, March 31 (EASTER—NO SUNDAY SCHOOL)      

Sunday, April 7                                                          Betsy*, Amy, Elizabeth

Sunday, April 14                                                        Cindy*, Bridgette, Becky

Sunday, April 21                                                        Amy*, Elizabeth, Betsy

Sunday, April 28                                                        Bridgette*, Cindy, Becky

                                  

Sunday, May 5                                                           Elizabeth*, Amy, Betsy

Sunday, May 12                                                         Becky*, Bridgette, Elizabeth

Sunday, May 19                                                         Betsy*, Cindy, Amy

Sunday, May 26                                                         Amy*, Becky, Cindy