While the adults are in small groups…

We have been using the small group format for some of our evening services. The High school teens and adults are studying Living in Community for five weeks. We first gather for 18 minutes in the sanctuary for singing, prayer, and a short devotional lead by the pastor. Then we break into small groups.

For the children we have been using Kid Connection. I have chosen lessons that fit with the theme of the studies that the adults are using. Kid Connection is large group/ small group format so the middle school kids help with the large group presentations and with the younger children during the small group time. Two adults lead the children each session. The adults have had plenty of material to use and enjoyed working with the kids and working together as a team for one lesson. It has been a good fit for our church.

For these 5 weeks the curriculum for the children is:
Session 1: Foundations

• “Red Rope Rescue,” Kid Connection Year 1 Quarter 2 Unit 5 Session 3
• Focus: Rahab helped the spies because she trusted God. God made her part of his family.

Session 2: Worship – We’ll focus on Foundations from Session 1

• “I’m With You,” Kid Connection Year 1 Quarter 2 Unit 6 Session 1
• Focus: God lead Ruth to join God’s people.

Session 3: Fellowship

• “Lazarus, Come Out!” Kid Connection Year 2 Quarter 2 Unit 5 Session 4
• Focus: By making Lazarus alive again, Jesus showed that nothing can ever keep us from his loving care.
• Emphasize how Jesus cried with the people when he heard that Lazarus had died. He also rejoiced when Lazarus was raised. We also cry and rejoice together.
  

Session 4: Challenges – Forgiveness

• “Zacchaeus, Come on Down!” Kid Connection Year 2 Quarter 2 Unit 5 Session 2
• Focus: Jesus can change sinful people into friends and followers.

Session 5: Witness – Creation Care

• “You’re In Charge!” Kid Connection Year 1 Quarter 1 Unit 1 Session 3
• Focus: God let’s us be in charge of the whole world and all the creatures in it.