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FACES OF EASTER III
https://padlet.com/ced16/rlc-3lt-sunday-school-s6azx2dlwlyrw9zo/wish/2104012934

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Faces of Easter II
https://padlet.com/ced16/rlc-3lt-sunday-school-s6azx2dlwlyrw9zo/wish/2089226466

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THE MYSTERY OF EASTER & FACES OF EASTER I
https://padlet.com/ced16/rlc-3lt-sunday-school-s6azx2dlwlyrw9zo/wish/2076241662

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Pentecost

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Bible Passage
Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21)

Today is a special day in the church year. Today is Pentecost. The Holy Spirit came to the disciples on Pentecost. First, there was a sound like a mighty wind. Then flames appeared above the heads of the disciples, but they were not burned. The disciples received the Holy Spirit, just as Jesus had promised. The disciples were able to speak in the languages of the people who were in Jerusalem at that time. The color we use for Pentecost is red because it reminds us of those flames that were above the disciples' heads. Pentecost is sometimes called the birthday of the Christian Church because it is the day the Holy Spirit was given to Jesus' followers and friends.

Watch this video together:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMQKy1Mx49M
Discuss

Can you think of a time when the wind did something amazing?

How do you think they felt when Jesus' friends and followers had flames of fire above their heads?

If you could travel back in time, would you want to go back to the first Pentecost? Why or why not?

Song
Holy Spirit (sung by Abigail, Nathan, and Peta) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMJne6wUoag
Craft

Pentecost Wind Twirlers: I used a paper plate and cut out the center part of it. I then cut in a spiral. I decorated the plate with markers. I attached a piece of yarn and it can be hung somewhere that it may by moved by a breeze.

Activity

Since Pentecost is sometimes called the Birthday of the Church, why not have a cake? Add some candles. Sing "Happy Birthday." Give thanks to God for your congregation.

Discuss

On Pentecost, Jesus' friends and followers received the Holy Spirit. You and I receive the Holy Spirit through baptism. The Holy Spirit is always with us. The Holy Spirit guides us. The Holy Spirit gives us energy to be about God's work in the world.

How do you know when the Holy Spirit is leading you?

How can you be about God's work in the world?

Closing Prayer

The season of Easter is 50 days, from Easter Sunday to Pentecost. If you have been doing the paperchain since Easter, read through what is written on the links. You might want to do it during dinner or when you have cake to celebrate Pentecost.

Pray: Holy Spirit come to us. Fill us with love, mercy, and energy. Lead us to help others and to share Gods love with them. Thank you for always being with us. (We thank you for these things say the things written on the links of your paperchain or anything for which you are thankful). Amen

Please note that Sunday School @ Home will go on hiatus over the summer and return in the fall.

Pastor Dan Fugate, Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Sunday School @ Home - Pentecost (June 5, 2022)

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Bible Passage Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21) Today is a special day in the church year. Today is Pentecost. The Holy Spirit came to the disciples on Pentecost. First, there was a sound like a mighty wind. Then flames appeared above the heads of the disciples, but they were not burned.

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Bible Passage
Seventh Sunday of Easter (Acts 16:16-40)

Today is the Seventh Sunday of Easter. We continue to celebrate Jesus rising from death to new life.

Today, we learn about a time when Paul and Silas were put in jail, how an earthquake unlocked the jail cells, and how the jail guard and his family were baptized!

Watch the video to learn more:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t_3BuseTS0
Paul and his friend Silas traveled to many places to teach people about Jesus. In one of the town that they went to, the leaders thought they were telling lies and had them put in jail.

Paul and Silas had a strong faith in Jesus. Even at midnight in that jail, they were praying and singing songs of praise to God. They knew that Jesus was with them. The other people in the jail were listening to them.

Suddenly, there was an earthquake. The jail doors opened and the handcuff and chains came off the prisoners. The jail guard was afraid that all the prisoners had left and he would be in trouble. He asked if anyone was still there. But Paul said, "Yes, we're all still here!" Then the jail guard knew that Paul and Silas were good people and what they were teaching about Jesus was true. They didn't escape from the jail even though they could have. He believed in God and wanted to baptized.

The jail guard took and Paul and Silas to his home and gave them something to eat. Paul and Silas taught the jail guard and his family more about Jesus. When they left, they continued their travels and told even more people about Jesus.

You and I can tell others about Jesus and his love for us just like Paul and Silas.

Discuss

What is one of your favorite songs about Jesus?

Why didn't Paul and Silas leave the jail when the doors were unlocked?

How can you tell or show others about God's love?

Song

Jesus Loves Me. Go Fish Guys.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmBGNdZ70bU
Activity

Learn more about earthquakes and what causes them by watching the video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AArne-wh_Uc
Activity

Have a simple snack of prison bars while you learn about Paul and Silas by reading Acts 16:16-40 from the Bible. What are prison bars? Simply, pretzel sticks!

Closing Prayer

Jesus, you are always with us, no matter what we face. Help us always to remember that. Help us always to remind others that you are with them, too. Help us love you and love one another. Amen.

Pastor Dan Fugate, Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Sunday School @ Home - 7th Sunday of Easter (May 29, 2022)

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Bible Passage Seventh Sunday of Easter (Acts 16:16-40) Today is the Seventh Sunday of Easter. We continue to celebrate Jesus rising from death to new life. Today, we learn about a time when Paul and Silas were put in jail, how an earthquake unlocked the jail cells, and how the jail guard and his family were baptized!

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Sixth Sunday of Easter (Acts 16:9-15)

Today is the Sixth Sunday of Easter. We continue to celebrate Jesus rising from death to new life.

Today, we learn about a woman named Lydia.

Watch the video to learn more:
https://youtu.be/pPU2k6OpA4s
St. Paul traveled to many places to teach people about Jesus. He traveled by boat to countries that were far away in order to teach the good news that Jesus loves everyone.

During his travels, he met Lydia. Lydia was a fascinating woman. She owned her own business, something that was very unusual for women during that time. She sold beautiful purple cloth. Purple cloth was expensive so rich and famous people were usually the only people who could afford it.

Lydia was very interested in what Paul had to say about Jesus. She said, "I want to learn all that I can about Jesus. Tell me everything."

Paul told Lydia about Jesus' teachings. He told her that Jesus said that we should love one another. He also told her that there is nothing that can separate us from God's love.

Lydia wanted to be a follower of Jesus. She asked Paul, "Will you baptize me and everyone who lives in my house?"

Paul baptized Lydia and everyone who lived in her house. As he baptized them he said, "I baptized you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."

Lydia invited Paul to stay at her house with her family and so he did. Lydia, a new follower of Jesus, began to tell as many people as she could "Jesus loves you." She was also generous, using her money to help others. Many learned about Jesus from Lydia, the seller of purple cloth.

Discuss

What is your favorite color?

Who was at your baptism?

How can you share the good news of God's love?

Song

Christ Arose. Go Fish Guys.

Activity

Try making a tie die coffee filter butterfly. Butterflies are a symbol of new life which we celebrate during the Easter season. Consider making yours purple in honor Lydia who sold purple cloth.

Activity

Make a purple fruit salad! While you'll have to use some dark blue fruit, too, since there aren't that many purple fruits, try these: blackberries, blueberries, purple grapes, and cut up plums. Mix together and enjoy!

Closing Prayer

Jesus, help us follow you. Help us show others and tell others about your love. Amen.

Pastor Dan Fugate, Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Sunday School @ Home - Sixth Sunday of Easter (May 22, 2022)

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Sixth Sunday of Easter (Acts 16:9-15) Today is the Sixth Sunday of Easter. We continue to celebrate Jesus rising from death to new life. Today, we learn about a woman named Lydia. Watch the video to learn more: https://youtu.be/pPU2k6OpA4s https://youtu.be/pPU2k6OpA4s St. Paul traveled to many places to teach people about Jesus.

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Pastor Dan's Lesson for May 8, 2022

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The Good Shepherd and His Sheep ( John 20:19-31)

Watch the story (John 10) together:

Sheep are led and taken care of by a person called a shepherd. That shepherd takes care of sick sheep and helps keep them clean. Shepherds lead sheep to water and tell them when it is time to rest. Shepherds help sheep find shelter. Jesus said, "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish"

Discuss:

Why do you think the sheep knew Jesus' voice?

Who are the sheep Jesus is talking about?

How does a shepherd take care of his sheep?

Learn more about how a shepherd cares for sheep:

Song

Craft

Draw a sheep. Tutorial from https://artprojectsforkids.org/draw-a-cartoon-sheep/#t
Snack
From https://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/sheep-fruit-snack/

Use bananas and grapes to create a sheep! This one has eyes created out of mini-marshmallows and raisins cut in half. The green grapes can also be cut in half if you're worried about them rolling off the plate.

Discuss

What did we learn about Jesus today?

Why are shepherds so important to sheep?

Who are the sheep who know Jesus' voice?

Closing Prayer

Dear Jesus,

Thank you for taking such good care of us. Help us always listen to your voice. Amen
Susie Swenson, Synod Storyteller in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. Contact her @[email protected]

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Sunday School @ Home - Fourth Sunday of Easter (May 8, 2022)

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Sunday School @ Home - Fourth Sunday of Easter (May 8, 2022) The Good Shepherd and His Sheep (John 20:19-31) Watch the story (John 10) together: https://youtu.be/uKtW_3yQXBw Sheep are led and taken care of by a person called a shepherd.

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June 20-23, 6:00 - 8:30 PM

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Resurrection Lutheran Church: Week of Wonder on June 20 - 23 6:00 PM-8:30 PM

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Our Family Style Week of Wonder (formerly known as Vacation Bible School) theme is Wondering About Jesus. Adults and children will enjoy a light supper, then build relationships through Godly Play-style faith formation. There will be time for songs, Bible Story presentations and various fun activities together with other adults and children.

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June 20-23, 6:00 - 8:30 PM

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Our Sunday School classes are finished for this year. Thank you for a great year of wondering and sharing stories!

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The Empty Tomb - When Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene.MOV

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Doubting Thomas ( John 20:19-31)

Thomas is often called "doubting Thomas" because he said he wouldn't believe that Jesus had returned to the disciples after the resurrection until he saw and touched Jesus. Thomas wanted to know the truth and he looked for answers from Jesus.

Watch the story together:

Discuss

Why do you think Jesus showed the disciples his hands and his side? (He wanted them to see the nail holes and the wound where the Roman soldiers had pierced his side. This would prove he was Jesus.)

Why didn't Thomas believe the disciples when they said Jesus was alive?

Was Jesus angry that the disciples didn't believe or that Thomas didn't believe? (no)

What did Jesus say about the people who have not seen and yet believe?

Song

Craft

Our craft for today is a very easy one. Take a plain piece of white paper and have student trace their hand(s) on the paper. Draw a heart in the center of each palm. Color the heart red. (An alternative would be to use band-aids on the palms of the hand to make a cross.). This reminds us of the holes in Jesus' hands that Thomas could touch so he would believe that Jesus is God's Son. We remember that the scars in Jesus' hands were from the cross where Jesus died and, because of God's great love, Jesus rose from the dead.

Snack

Does eating cake remind you of your birthday? Does eating jelly beans remind you of Easter and turkey remind you of Thanksgiving? Jesus ate bread with his disciples often and used that time to teach them about God's love. Eat some bread together and think about Jesus' love for us. Do you think Thomas and Jesus ate bread together when Jesus returned to the disciples? Enjoy sharing bread, rolls, goldfish crackers, or a similar snack. You could even make bread together.

Discuss

After Jesus died on the cross, his disciples were afraid that they were going to get in trouble for being followers of Jesus, so they sat in a room with the door locked. Suddenly, Jesus appeared in the room. He showed the disciples the scars in his hands and his side. They knew that he was not dead any more. Jesus was alive!

One of Jesus' disciples, Thomas, was not there that night. So the others told him, "We saw the Lord!" But Thomas did not believe his friends. He said, "I will not believe it until I see the nail marks in his hands and touch them with my fingers. And I will not believe until I put my hand where the spear went into his side."

A week later, Jesus' disciples were together again. This time, Thomas was with them. Jesus said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and look at my hands. Put your hand here in my side. Stop doubting and have faith."

After seeing Jesus, Thomas said, "You are my Lord and my God!" He knew it was true-Jesus was alive! Then Jesus told Thomas, "You believe because you see me. The people who believe without seeing me are the ones who are truly blessed."

If you were around in Jesus' day, how would you have responded to hearing that Jesus rose from the dead?

How did Thomas' doubt become faith?

What are some doubts you have had about God?

Closing Prayer

The season of Easter is 50 days, from Easter Sunday (April 12, 2020) to Pentecost (May 31, 2020). For your prayers today, consider beginning or continuing a paperchain where everyone in your house writes one thing they are grateful for. Do this until Pentecost.

Pray: Dear God, just like Thomas we sometimes have doubts or questions. Thank you for sending us Jesus, the church, and our parents to answer our questions. (We thank you for these things say the things written on the links of your paperchain or anything for which you are thankful). We thank you for the gift of Jesus. Amen

Pastor Dan Fugate, Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Sunday School @ Home - Second Sunday of Easter (April 24, 2022)

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Doubting Thomas (John 20:19-31) Thomas is often called "doubting Thomas" because he said he wouldn't believe that Jesus had returned to the disciples after the resurrection until he saw and touched Jesus. Thomas wanted to know the truth and he looked for answers from Jesus.

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He is risen! He is risen, indeed!

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Bible Passage

Easter Sunday ( Luke 24:1-12)

Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! Today is Easter Sunday, the day we celebrate Jesus rising from death to life. Jesus died on the cross, but then through the power of God's love Jesus rose from the dead. Let's watch this week's video that tells the story of Easter beginning with the things that led up to Jesus' death on the cross and then his rising from tomb...his rising from death to life!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL8R158Ujp4
Easter Sunday is the most important day of the year for Christians everywhere. The story of Easter is found in all four of the gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) in the Bible. It is so important because it is good news for us and for all people everywhere. It means that Jesus is with us forever. Death is not the end. Even when our lives on earth end, we will live forever with Jesus in heaven. We have so much to celebrate on Easter! When the women went to the tomb, they expected that the big stone would still be covering the entrance to Jesus' tomb, but - surprise - it had been rolled away and Jesus wasn't there, he had risen! He was alive! He is alive! The Easter season lasts 50 days and so our celebration is just getting started!

What's been the biggest surprise you've ever had?

What would you do if you saw an angel?

Jesus wasn't in the tomb. Where was he?

Who can you celebrate the good news that Jesus is alive with today?

Song

I Believe. Go Fish Guys.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9YMXpjB25g
Jesus is Alive. Kids Ablaze, Inc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzxN0D3voo0
Activity

In France, it is traditional to make a lamb shaped cake at Easter. Click on the link below for a recipe to make simple, but cute, lamb cupcakes.
https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/lamb-cupcakes/3d046293-a5ea-46a5-899e-98f56ea13650
Activity

Tear pieces of paper and use them to make a cross. If you don't have construction paper, you can use white paper and color the pieces different colors using markers or crayons.

Prayer

God, thank you for sending your Son, Jesus, who rose from the tomb on the first Easter. We thank you that because Jesus rose from death to life we will live with you forever. Help us celebrate today! Amen.

Pastor Dan Fugate, Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Sunday School @ Home - Easter (April 17, 2022)

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Bible Passage Easter Sunday (Luke 24:1-12) Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! Today is Easter Sunday, the day we celebrate Jesus rising from death to life. Jesus died on the cross, but then through the power of God's love Jesus rose from the dead.

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FACES OF EASTER VII: THE ONE WHO WAS EASTER AND STILL IS!

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FACES OF EASTER VII: THE ONE WHO WAS EASTER AND STILL IS!

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April 10, 2022 Jesus as Bread and Wine.mp4

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FACES OF EASTER VI: JESUS AS BREAD AND WINE

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FACES OF EASTER VI: JESUS AS BREAD AND WINE

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March 28 2021 Jesus as Bread and Wine.mp4

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FACES OF EASTER V: JESUS AS HEALER AND PARABLE MAKER

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FACES OF EASTER V: JESUS AS HEALER AND PARABLE MAKER

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April 3, 2022

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Faces of Easter V: Jesus as Healer and Maker of Parables

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FACES OF EASTER IV: Jesus' Desert Experience 

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Thank you for bringing Easter Cheer to our Homebound Members!

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Thank you for bringing Easter Cheer to our Homebound Members!

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Pastor Dan's Lesson for the Fifth Sunday of Lent

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Pastor Dan's Lesson for the Fifth Sunday of Lent

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Please join us this Sunday, March 27, as we make Easter Cards in the Gathering Space at 9:45!

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Please join us this Sunday, March 27, as we make Easter Cards in the Gathering Space at 9:45!

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Pastor Dan's Lesson for the Third Sunday in Lent

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Pastor Dan's Lesson for the Third Sunday in Lent

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Commemoration of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4, 2020)

17th Sunday after Pentecost (September 27, 2020)

16th Sunday after Pentecost (September 20, 2020)

15th Sunday after Pentecost (September 13, 2020)

14th Sunday after Pentecost (September 6, 2020)

13th Sunday after Pentecost (August 30, 2020)

12th Sunday after Pentecost (August 23, 2020)

11th Sunday after Pentecost (August 16, 2020)

10th Sunday after Pentecost (August 9, 2020)

9th Sunday after Pentecost (August 2, 2020)

8th Sunday after Pentecost (July 26, 2020)

7th Sunday after Pentecost (July 19, 2020)

6th Sunday after Pentecost (July 12, 2020)

5th Sunday after Pentecost (July 5, 2020)

4th Sunday after Pentecost (June 28, 2020)

3rd Sunday after Pentecost (June 21, 2020)

2nd Sunday after Pentecost (June 14, 2020)

Holy Trinity Sunday (June 7, 2020)

Pentecost (5/31/2020)

Seventh Sunday of Easter (5/24/2020)

Sixth Sunday of Easter (5/17/2020)

Fifth Sunday of Easter (5/10/2020)

Fourth Sunday of Easter (5/3/2020)

Third Sunday of Easter (4/26/2020)

Second Sunday of Easter (4/19/2020)

Easter (4/12/2020)

Good Friday (4/10/2020)

Maundy Thursday (4/9/2020)

Palm Sunday (4/5/2020)

5th Sunday of Lent (March 29, 2020)

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Sunday School @ Home - Indiana-Kentucky Synod

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This video from last year will be similar to our Lesson for March 13 2022.  Jesus as a Boy in the Temple

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This video from last year will be similar to our Lesson for March 13 2022.  Jesus as a Boy in the Temple

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The Faces of Easter part II

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Pastor Dan's Lesson for the Second Sunday in Lent

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Pastor Dan's Lesson for the Second Sunday in Lent

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March 13, 2022

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Today is the second Sunday of Lent. There are 5 Sundays in Lent and it ends on Easter Sunday when we celebrate Jesus' resurrection from the dead. The color for Lent is purple. During Lent, learn about Jesus and his disciples and prepare ourselves to celebrate Easter.

Today, we learn about a promise God made to Abraham.

Watch the video to find out what happened:

Abraham and Sarah wanted to have a baby very badly, but they had not. They were already the age of grandparents. God promised Abraham and Sarah that they would have a son and that, in fact, they would have grandchildren and great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; that they would be the parents of a whole nation of people. God took Abraham outside on a dark night and told him to look up at the stars. He told Abraham to count them. There were so many stars that Abraham couldn't count them. God said that's how big Abraham and Sarah's family would be!

God made a covenant with Abraham. A covenant is a promise with God, a special promise where God keeps the promise and the person doesn't have to do anything. God just keeps the promise.

God also said that this big family would need a place to live, so God gave Abraham and Sarah the land where they were standing.

God kept the promise made to Abraham and Sarah and keeps promises to us. During Lent, we remember that God promised to send Jesus, who died on the cross and then rose to new life, new life we share here and now and forever in heaven. God keeps promises!

Discuss

Have you ever tried to count the stars?

What is a promise you have made?

What is a promise that was made to you?

Song

I'll Fly Away. Go Fish Guys. (Go ahead and do the motions!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gURt5G0t06c&list=OLAK5uy_l0Lvixz8nSqDsRpmX5e9K9aNCuq65RMZs&index=14
Activity

The video below shows how to make simple stars. The stars remind us of God's promise to Abraham
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_6Qj2d4jqk
Activity

Learn more about stars by watching this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrS3Ye8p61Y
Closing Prayer

God, we thank you that you keep your promises. We thank you for sending your Son, Jesus. Amen.

Pastor Dan Fugate, Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Sunday School @ Home - Second Sunday in Lent (March 13, 2022)

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Bible Passage Second Sunday of Lent (Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18) Today is the second Sunday of Lent. There are 5 Sundays in Lent and it ends on Easter Sunday when we celebrate Jesus' resurrection from the dead. The color for Lent is purple. During Lent, learn about Jesus and his disciples and prepare ourselves to celebrate Easter.

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Pastor Dan's Lesson for the First Sunday of Lent

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March 6, 2022

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Commemoration of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4, 2020)

17th Sunday after Pentecost (September 27, 2020)

16th Sunday after Pentecost (September 20, 2020)

15th Sunday after Pentecost (September 13, 2020)

14th Sunday after Pentecost (September 6, 2020)

13th Sunday after Pentecost (August 30, 2020)

12th Sunday after Pentecost (August 23, 2020)

11th Sunday after Pentecost (August 16, 2020)

10th Sunday after Pentecost (August 9, 2020)

9th Sunday after Pentecost (August 2, 2020)

8th Sunday after Pentecost (July 26, 2020)

7th Sunday after Pentecost (July 19, 2020)

6th Sunday after Pentecost (July 12, 2020)

5th Sunday after Pentecost (July 5, 2020)

4th Sunday after Pentecost (June 28, 2020)

3rd Sunday after Pentecost (June 21, 2020)

2nd Sunday after Pentecost (June 14, 2020)

Holy Trinity Sunday (June 7, 2020)

Pentecost (5/31/2020)

Seventh Sunday of Easter (5/24/2020)

Sixth Sunday of Easter (5/17/2020)

Fifth Sunday of Easter (5/10/2020)

Fourth Sunday of Easter (5/3/2020)

Third Sunday of Easter (4/26/2020)

Second Sunday of Easter (4/19/2020)

Easter (4/12/2020)

Good Friday (4/10/2020)

Maundy Thursday (4/9/2020)

Palm Sunday (4/5/2020)

5th Sunday of Lent (March 29, 2020)

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Sunday School @ Home - Indiana-Kentucky Synod

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The Mystery of Easter and The Faces of Easter I

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Feb 21 2121 Mystery of Easter and Faces of Easter I

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Remember and Pray for Children around the World with the Parable of the Good Shepherd

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Pastor Dan's SS at Home Lesson for Feb. 27, 2022

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Sunday School @ Home - Transfiguration of our Lord (February 27, 2022) - Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA

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Bible Passage Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-36) This Sunday is a […]

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LENT at HOME KITS will be ready on Sunday, Feb. 27.  Be sure to see Ms. Kay to get yours!

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LENT at HOME KITS will be ready on Sunday, Feb. 27.  Be sure to see Ms. Kay to get yours!

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Discover some faith finder fun here with your family!

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There is no Sunday School on Feb. 20, but remember to join us for 9:30 Worship!   The annual Congregational meeting will follow 9:30 Worship Service.  Sign up here!

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There is no Sunday School on Feb. 20, but remember to join us for 9:30 Worship!   The annual Congregational meeting will follow 9:30 Worship Service.  Sign up here!

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FEBRUARY 20, 2022 AFTER 9:30 WORSHIP SERVICE

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Bible Passage
7th Sunday after Epiphany (Luke 6:27-38)

Jesus was with his disciples and a great crowd of people. Jesus taught them some important things about love.

Watch the video to find out what Jesus taught them:

Jesus said Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. Don't judge others. Forgive others. Jesus was asking us to do a hard thing. He explained that if we love only those who love us, it's not a big deal because anyone can do that. But it is God's way to love everyone.

Jesus was inviting us to live as we are: children of God and to deal with others in the same way that God deals with us: with mercy, generosity, grace, and love.

God loves us. No matter what, God loves us. Jesus died on the cross and rose to new life and we share in that new life here and now and for all eternity.

God wants us to love everyone, just like God does. Not just people we like, but everyone. That includes people who look different or act different or think different than us. Everyone. Really.

What it doesn't mean, though, is that God wants us to let others hurt or abuse us. If that happens, God doesn't want that because God wants everyone to be loved. If someone is hurting us or bullying us or abusing us, we should tell a trusted adult.

Jesus once said, "By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." Jesus calls us to the way of love.

Discuss

What does it feel like to be loved?

Who are some of the people who love you?

Who are some of the people in our world today who most need love?

Song

I'll Do My Best. Go Fish Guys. (Go ahead and do the motions!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8URE4T4_U8
Activity

The link below is a reading of the book Rufus and His Angry Tail. In the story, we see how Rufus deals with his anger with Ava. Rufus turns to God in prayer and it works well for Rufus. We should remember, however, that if someone is abusing us, we should also tell a trusted adult.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYCfihRmvpM
Activity

This simple heart craft was designed for Valentine's Day, which was last week, but it can be a good reminder of Jesus' call to the way of love.

Closing Prayer

Jesus, you invite us to the way of love. Help us to love others. Amen.

Pastor Dan Fugate, Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. There will be a new one for each Sunday as we continue through this COVID wilderness. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Sunday School @ Home - 7th Sunday after Epiphany (February 20, 2022)

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Bible Passage 7th Sunday after Epiphany (Luke 6:27-38) Jesus was with his disciples and a great crowd of people. Jesus taught them some important things about love. Watch the video to find out what Jesus taught them: https://youtu.be/dlHStZBRY60 Jesus said Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.

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Here's a recording of our story from last year. One student asked, "I wonder what happened to the little girl next, after she was healed?"

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6th Sunday after Epiphany

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Commemoration of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4, 2020)

17th Sunday after Pentecost (September 27, 2020)

16th Sunday after Pentecost (September 20, 2020)

15th Sunday after Pentecost (September 13, 2020)

14th Sunday after Pentecost (September 6, 2020)

13th Sunday after Pentecost (August 30, 2020)

12th Sunday after Pentecost (August 23, 2020)

11th Sunday after Pentecost (August 16, 2020)

10th Sunday after Pentecost (August 9, 2020)

9th Sunday after Pentecost (August 2, 2020)

8th Sunday after Pentecost (July 26, 2020)

7th Sunday after Pentecost (July 19, 2020)

6th Sunday after Pentecost (July 12, 2020)

5th Sunday after Pentecost (July 5, 2020)

4th Sunday after Pentecost (June 28, 2020)

3rd Sunday after Pentecost (June 21, 2020)

2nd Sunday after Pentecost (June 14, 2020)

Holy Trinity Sunday (June 7, 2020)

Pentecost (5/31/2020)

Seventh Sunday of Easter (5/24/2020)

Sixth Sunday of Easter (5/17/2020)

Fifth Sunday of Easter (5/10/2020)

Fourth Sunday of Easter (5/3/2020)

Third Sunday of Easter (4/26/2020)

Second Sunday of Easter (4/19/2020)

Easter (4/12/2020)

Good Friday (4/10/2020)

Maundy Thursday (4/9/2020)

Palm Sunday (4/5/2020)

5th Sunday of Lent (March 29, 2020)

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Sunday School @ Home - Indiana-Kentucky Synod

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Would you like to help bring cheer to our Friends?

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3LT LifeLong Learning Together

RLC is collecting items to prepare Easter Baskets & Cards for our Beloved Homebound Members. You may bring the items and put them in the tubs provided at church by March 21. If you would like to make cards, please sign and put them in the plastic tubs, as well. We are also asking for volunteers to deliver the baskets by Palm Sunday, March 28.

Thank you for helping to brighten the Easter season for our Home-Bound friends!

Please sign up below or contact KayHumbert: [email protected]

Date: 03/21/2021 (Sun.)

Time: 9:30am - 10:30am CST

Location: RLC Sunday School

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EASTER BASKETS for RLC Homebound Members

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RLC is collecting items to prepare Easter Baskets & Cards for our Beloved Homebound Members. You may bring the items and put them in the tubs provided at church by March 21. If you would like to make cards, please sign and put them in the plastic tubs, as well.

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Would you like to make an Easter card for our Homebound members?

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Would you like to make an Easter card for our Homebound members?

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Here's a fun card with a bunny to print.

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Would you like to get a head start on making Easter cards? 

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Would you like to get a head start on making Easter cards? 

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You can print and color these.

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Thank you for helping us to send Valentine's Day Cards to our beloved Homebound Members!

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Thank you for helping us to send Valentine's Day Cards to our beloved Homebound Members!

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The Ark, the Tent, and the Promised Land

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The Ark, Tent, Promised Land pt 2 Feb 6 2022.mp4

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Feb. 6, 2022

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Bible Passage
5th Sunday after Epiphany (Luke 5:1-11)

Jesus was standing beside a lake and he saw two boats. He met Simon Peter. Simon Peter was tired because he had been fishing all night long and hadn't caught a single fish. Jesus told him to go back out onto the lake and throw out his nets. Simon Peter didn't want to because he was so tired.

Watch the video to find out what happened:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhIwTU9RbxY
Simon Peter listened to Jesus. He and his brother, Andrew, went out onto the lake and threw out their nets where Jesus said. This time, they caught fish. In fact, their nets were so full that that they were beginning to tear. They caught so many fish that their boat started to fill up. It was so full that the boat began to sink. They called to their friends in another boat and asked them to help. Their boat started to become too full of fish also!

They knew that there was more to Jesus. He had told them where to catch so many fish after they had fished all night long and hadn't caught anything.

Jesus said to them, "Follow me. From now on, you will fish for people." Peter and Andrew dropped their nets and followed Jesus.

What Jesus meant was that instead of fishing for fish, they would now be followers of Jesus and they would be looking for people to tell the good news of God's love and to share God's love with and to serve in Jesus' name.

God calls us to be followers of Jesus - to fish for people - to share the good news of God's love and to share God love and to serve in Jesus' name.

Discuss

Who do you know that is a follower of Jesus?

How can you share the good news of God's love?

How can you serve in Jesus' name?

Song

Never Let Go of Me. Lifetree Kids. (Go ahead and do the motions!)

Activity

Jesus told Peter that he would fish for people from now on. Click on the link below and watch the video to learn how to make a very cool fish out of construction paper:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmZgsnY8fMQ
Activity

Play this game together as a family. Shuffle a deck of cards. Take turns drawing one card each without looking. If you draw an odd number, tell about a difficult thing you had to learn or face. If you draw an even number, share how you are a disciple of Jesus. If you draw a face card, tell a story that involves water.
This idea was adapted from the Spark Lectionary Curriculum.
Closing Prayer

Jesus, you invite us to follow you and to share your love with others. Help us to do that today and every day. Amen.

Pastor Dan Fugate, Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. There will be a new one for each Sunday as we continue through this COVID wilderness. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Sunday School @ Home - 5th Sunday after Epiphany (February 6, 2022)

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Bible Passage 5th Sunday after Epiphany (Luke 5:1-11) Jesus was standing beside a lake and he saw two boats. He met Simon Peter. Simon Peter was tired because he had been fishing all night long and hadn't caught a single fish. Jesus told him to go back out onto the lake and throw out his nets.

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The ARK and the TENT

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The Ark and the Tent pt 1 Feb 6 2022.mp4

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Bible Passage
4th Sunday after Epiphany (1 Corinthians 13)

St. Paul wrote a letter to the people of the church in the city of Corinth. That letter is found in the Bible as First Corinthians (because it was St Paul's first letter to them). The people of the church at Corinth were not getting along with one another very well.

Watch the video to find out what St. Paul said they needed in order to get along:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhh7Oo-e_X8
St. Paul taught the people at the ancient church at Corinth that they needed to love one another. St. Paul said that love is patient and kind. He said that love doesn't brag. Love isn't rude. Love isn't selfish. Love tells the truth. Love doesn't give up and love never fails.

St. Paul reminded the people that everything we have and all the things we know could go away, but the one thing that will never go away is God's love. As we grow older we learn more and more about God's love. Someday, we will know all about God's love...and that's a good thing because God's love never goes away!

St. Paul also reminded the people that God has given us faith, hope, and love, but the greatest of these is love.

God wants us to remember these things as well. God loves us so much that God sent Jesus born as a baby in Bethlehem. Jesus died on the cross and then because of the power of God's love, Jesus rose to new life. We belong to God and we will always live in God's love.

Discuss

What is love like? What is it not like?

When have you experienced God's love?

When have you shared God's love?

Song

Love Come Down. DCCDiscipleland. (Go ahead and do the motions!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JntW-WlUTVA
Activity

Click on the link below to hear the story Love, Z by Jessie Sima. A robot named Z sets out on a journey to learn the meaning of love. He meets Beatrice who teaches him about what love is like. St. Paul does the same thing for the people of the church at Corinth and for you and me in 1 st Corinthians 13.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA92kEC0MDk
Activity

Jesus' love is for everyone. Download this sheet that has some simple ideas about how you might share Jesus' love with other. We had this sheet last week, so try something different this week!

Closing Prayer

Loving God, help us to love others not just with our words but with our actions. Amen.

Pastor Dan Fugate, Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. There will be a new one for each Sunday as we continue through this COVID wilderness. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Sunday School @ Home - 4th Sunday after Epiphany (January 30, 2022)

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Bible Passage 4th Sunday after Epiphany (1 Corinthians 13) St. Paul wrote a letter to the people of the church in the city of Corinth. That letter is found in the Bible as First Corinthians (because it was St Paul's first letter to them).

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Would you like a way to make Lent more meaningful for your family? Sign up for your very own kit using the link above. Contact Ms. Kay if you have any questions.

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Households of all shapes and sizes are invited to observe Lent at Home along with Resurrection Lutheran Church. Please join us by signing up your family by Feb. 14. You will receive a kit in time for Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, March 2.

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Here is the Children's Take Home paper for Jan. 23 2022.

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Here is the Children's Take Home paper for Jan. 23 2022.

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I wonder what part of this story you like best? I wonder which one of the ten best ways is especially for you?

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Our S.S. lesson for Jan. 23, 2022

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Sunday School @ Home - 3rd Sunday after Epiphany (January 23, 2022)

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Bible Passage
3 rd Sunday after Epiphany (Luke 4:14-21)

Today we hear about a time when Jesus was teaching in a synagogue in his hometown in Nazareth. A synagogue is a holy place where people pray and worship God. Jesus said something that made the people so mad that they chased him out of the building!

Watch the video to find out what Jesus said that made the people so mad:
https://youtu.be/Y-qf7aqv2vY
Jesus was teaching the people about God's love. He told them that God loved everyone. That made the people angry because they believed that there were some people that God didn't love, people who were different than they were or who had problems or who weren't as rich as they were. Jesus told them that they were wrong that God loves everyone. That made them so angry with Jesus that they chased him out of the building.

We know that Jesus is right and the people were wrong. God does love everyone. It doesn't matter if we are different or have problems or have lots of money or don't have any. God loves each of us just the way we are. God created us and made each of us as special and unique people.

God loves each of us and calls us to love and serve others.

Discuss

Who does God love?

What makes you angry?

How can you love and serve others?

Song

Praise Your Name. Go Fish Guys. (Go ahead and do the motions!)
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Activity

Make a rainbow heart suncatcher. Find the instructions at https://www.firefliesandmudpies.com/rainbow-heart-suncatchers/

Hearts are a symbol that often remind us of love. This heart can remind you of Jesus' love for everyone - including you!

Activity

Jesus' love is for everyone. Download this sheet that has some simple ideas about how you might share Jesus' love with other.

Closing Prayer

Loving God, we thank you for the gift of your Son Jesus who taught us that you love everyone. Help us to love others as you do. Amen.

Pastor Dan Fugate, Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. There will be a new one for each Sunday as we continue through this COVID wilderness. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Sunday School @ Home - 3rd Sunday after Epiphany (January 23, 2022)

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Bible Passage 3rd Sunday after Epiphany (Luke 4:14-21) Today we hear about a time when Jesus was teaching in a synagogue in his hometown in Nazareth. A synagogue is a holy place where people pray and worship God. Jesus said something that made the people so mad that they chased him out of the building!

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Join us for Valentine card-making on Jan. 16, 2022

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Join us for Valentine card-making on Jan. 16, 2022

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Help bring cheer to our Homebound Friends!

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Sunday School @ Home: 2nd Sunday after Epiphany (January 16, 2022)

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Bible Passage
2nd Sunday after Epiphany (John 2:1-11)

In our gospel for today, Jesus and his mother Mary are at a wedding. Mary noticed that there was no more wine. She knew that the bride and groom would be embarrassed that the wine was gone before the party was over. Mary asked Jesus to do something about it. Jesus didn't want to.

Watch the video to find out what happened next:
video used with permission from Kidwise.
Mary called the people who were serving at the party over and told them to listen to Jesus. Jesus looked around and he saw six large stone jars that were empty. He said to fill the stone jars with water. Those who were serving at the party listened to Jesus and filled those stone jars with water, right up to the very top. They didn't know why Jesus wanted them to do it, but they did what he said, just like May had asked them to.

Jesus said to take a pitcher out of one of the stone jars and taste it. When they did that, they discovered that it wasn't water anymore, but it was wine. In fact, it was the best wine anyone had ever tasted!

Jesus changed water into wine that day at a wedding in the city of Cana. It was a miracle. But it was just the first of many miracles that Jesus would perform. We know that Jesus that is both human, the son of Mary, but also God, God's only Son. We know that Jesus is able to do amazing things, more amazing than turning water into wine...in fact, we know that Jesus loves us and forgives us and is always with us. That's something for which we can always be thankful!

Discuss

How would you have felt if you had been at the wedding when Jesus turned water into wine?

What amazing thing do you know Jesus has done?

How can you share the good news of Jesus' love with others?

Song

Jesus Loves Me. Go Fish Guys. (Go ahead and do the motions!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmBGNdZ70bU
Activity

Print out and then cut out two of the jug outlines below. Color one of them purple or red to symbolize the color of wine. Leave the other one white to symbolize water. Glue them to a stick or straw. As you turn the stick or straw, you can turn water into wine.

Activity

Weddings are big events with lots of details. Mary was worried when she saw that the wine had run out. Mary knew exactly what to do about her worry, she asked Jesus and he turned water into wine.

Sometimes, however, we don't know what to do about our worry. Sometimes, in fact, our worry can make it hard for us to do anything at all. Click on the link below and hear the story of a girl who had some trouble knowing what to do with her worries until her teacher helped figure it out. The story is Wilma Jean the Worry Machine by Julie Cook.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vzlQFRQgwQ&t=20s
Closing Prayer

Jesus, we thank you that you are always with us and that you forgives us and love us. When we worry, help us remember that you are with us. When we are enjoying good times, help us remember that you are always with us. Help us share the good news of your love with others. Amen.

Pastor Dan Fugate, Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. There will be a new one for each Sunday as we continue through this COVID wilderness. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Sunday School @ Home: 2nd Sunday after Epiphany (January 16, 2022)

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Bible Passage 2nd Sunday after Epiphany (John 2:1-11) In our gospel for today, Jesus and his mother Mary are at a wedding. Mary noticed that there was no more wine. She knew that the bride and groom would be embarrassed that the wine was gone before the party was over.

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We did not have any children this week for Sunday School. Here is a review using our video from last year.

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Sunday School @ Home - Baptism of our Lord (January 9, 2022)

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The Baptism of Jesus

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Bible Passage

Baptism of Jesus (Luke 3:15-17, 21-22)

This Sunday in the church year is known as the "Baptism of our Lord" Sunday. We hear the story of Jesus' baptism by his cousin, John the Baptist, in the River Jordan. We remember that God claims us through the waters of Holy Baptism and makes us forever a part of God's family. We also receive the forgiveness of sins and the gift of eternal life. Today we will learn about Jesus' baptism and our own. Let's begin by watching the video about Jesus' baptism.

Watch this video together:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VMNO2MAmwA
Read:

Three of the gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) all tell about the baptism of Jesus. Through baptism, all of our relationships have new beginnings. Each day, the promises made at our baptism continue and all of our relationships are filled with God's grace and love.

When Jesus came up from the water after being baptized, God said, "This my Son, the Beloved, with you I am well pleased." God said Jesus was God's Son and Jesus was marked by love. When we are baptized, we are marked by the love of God, too. There is nothing that can ever change that. That's why we only need to be baptized one time. Once we are baptized, we are part of God's family forever.

People can be baptized at any age. Most Lutherans are baptized as babies. It doesn't matter how old we are, because we don't have to do anything to be baptized, it is God who does everything to make baptism real. If you were baptized as a baby, ask your parents or someone else who was there what it was like. Ask them who was there and to share any other details they can remember.

The most important detail, though, is that at baptism you were made part of God's family forever, you were forgiven of your sins, and you were given the gift of new life. You are a child of God and God loves you!

Discuss

What happened when Jesus was baptized?

What animal came down from heaven?

What happened when you were baptized?

Song

Never Let Go of Me LifeTree Kids.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJgIPk_NkZY
Activity

When Jesus was baptized, the Holy Spirit descended from heaven like a dove. Watch the video below and follow the instructions to make a simple origami dove:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YajnsShr1lA&feature=emb_logo
Activity

Martin Luther wrote about Holy Baptism in the Small Catechism. Read what Luther wrote in order to expand your knowledge of Holy Baptism.
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM I What is baptism?
Baptism is not simply plain water. Instead, it is water used according to God's command and connected with God's word.
What then is this word of God?
Where our Lord Christ says in Matthew 28, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
II What gifts or benefits does baptism grant?
It brings about forgiveness of sins, redeems from death and the devil, and gives eternal salvation to all who believe it, as the words and promise of God declare.
What are these words and promise of God?
Where our Lord Christ says in Mark 16, "The one who believes and is baptized will be saved; but the one who does not believe will be condemned."
III How can water do such great things?
Clearly the water does not do it, but the word of God, which is with and alongside the water, and faith, which trusts this word of God in the water. For without the word of God the water is plain water and not a baptism, but with the word of God it is a baptism, that is, a grace-filled water of life and a "bath of the new birth in the Holy Spirit," as St. Paul says to Titus in chapter 3, "through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. This Spirit he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. The saying is sure."
IV What then is the significance of such a baptism with water?
It signifies that the old person in us with all sins and evil desires is to be drowned and die through daily sorrow for sin and through repentance, and on the other hand that daily a new person is to come forth and rise up to live before God in righteousness and purity forever.
Where is this written?
St. Paul says in Romans 6, "We were buried with Christ through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life."

"Luther's Small Catechism with Evangelical Lutheran Worship Texts." Copyright © 2000, 2006 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.

From sundaysandseasons.com.

Copyright © 2022 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.

Activity

We are claimed by God through water and the Word in Holy Baptism. Consider adding a drop of blue food coloring to vanilla pudding and mix it up to make it look like water. Remember your baptism and enjoy a snack!

Prayer

For our closing prayer today, use water and trace the sign of the cross on one another's forehead and say, " (Name), you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever."

Pastor Dan Fugate, Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Sunday School @ Home - Baptism of our Lord (January 9, 2022)

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Bible Passage Baptism of Jesus (Luke 3:15-17, 21-22) This Sunday in the church year is known as the "Baptism of our Lord" Sunday. We hear the story of Jesus' baptism by his cousin, John the Baptist, in the River Jordan.

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Sunday School @ Home - Fourth Sunday in Advent (December 19, 2021) - Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA

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Pastor Dan's Lesson for the 4th week of Advent.

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Pastor Dan's Lesson for the 4th week of Advent.

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Sunday School @ Home - Fourth Sunday in Advent (December 19, 2021) - Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA

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Bible Passage Fourth Sunday in Advent (Luke 1:39-55) Today is […]

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Dec. 12, 2021

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Join us on Sunday for a Lesson about the Advent Wreath.

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Join us on Sunday for a Lesson about the Advent Wreath.

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Thank you for helping to provide 32 Cups of Cheer!

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Thank you for helping to provide 32 Cups of Cheer!

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Pastor Dan's Sunday School@Home Lesson for December 5, 2021

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Second Sunday of Advent

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Bible Passage
Second Sunday in Advent ( Malachi 3:1-3)

Today is the second Sunday in Advent. It is a time when we prepare ourselves for the coming of Jesus. We prepare ourselves for the coming of Jesus born as a baby in Bethlehem. We prepare ourselves for the coming of Jesus among us here and now. We prepare ourselves for the coming of Jesus in glory at the end of time. There are four Sundays in Advent and that means there are two Sundays before Christmas, when we celebrate the birth of Jesus, born as a baby in Bethlehem. Advent is a time of waiting, but it isn't a boring, sitting around kind of waiting. We are waiting in an active way. We are looking and preparing for Jesus to come.

Today we hear from the Old Testament prophet Malachi. Prophets are messengers from God. Prophets speak on behalf of God. When they speak, they are speaking God's words. In fact, the name Malachi means "my messenger." Malachi had an important message for God's people.

Watch the video to find out what he said:

God had promised the people of Israel for hundreds of years that God would send a Messiah, God's Son. Malachi reminded them of this promise. Malachi told them that God would send a Messiah, but that they weren't ready. Malachi reminded them that they broke God's commandments. They stole things. They lied. They didn't always put God first. Malachi told them that they had to stop what they were doing and they had to change.

Malachi told them that when we are dirty, soap makes us clean. He said God would make them clean. God would wash away their sins. God would forgive them. God would forgive everyone.

Malachi said to prepare the way for the Messiah, to follow God's commandments, to love one another, to serve others, and to share with those in need. Malachi said when they changed and followed God more completely, they would be ready for the Messiah.

During Advent, we prepare for the coming of Jesus born as a baby in Bethlehem, coming among us here and now, and coming again in glory at the end of time. As we prepare, we consider how we are following God, whether we are loving others, serving others, and sharing with those in need. When we fall short, we ask God to forgive us and we change. The good news is that God does forgive us. God loves us so much that God sent the Messiah, Jesus, and nothing can ever separate us from God's love.

Discuss

Malachi's message was to get ready for the Messiah. How do we get ready for Jesus?

What would you like to hear from God?

How do you share God's message with others?

Song

Emmanuel. GraceChildMusic. (We are using this song throughout Advent)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ePJJ5Yuw8c
The words to the song are:

Hey-oh, hey-oh - have you heard the news? The Savior, the Savior is coming just for you! Don't know when He'll arrive, or what He will look like But He's coming very, very, very soon Emmanuel! Emmanuel! He will come in peace to wash us clean I just can't wait to meet Emmanuel

Hey-oh, hey-oh - bet you'll never guess The Savior, the Savior will come in righteousness He will take our sin upon Himself and then He will offer us eternal life with Him Emmanuel! Emmanuel! He will come in peace to wash us clean I just can't wait to meet Emmanuel

The Lord will live among us; Our Shepherd and our King So let's make our hearts ready; To love and follow Him! Emmanuel! Emmanuel! He will come in peace to wash us clean I just can't wait to meet Emmanuel! Emmanuel! He will come in peace to wash us clean I just can't wait to meet Emmanuel

Activity

If your family uses an Advent wreath, light the first two candles today and use this litany as you do so:

One: When the world seems scary or uncertain,

Others: The Lord is our peace.

One: When peace is hard to find,

Others: The Lord is our peace.

One: When we are nervous or anxious or impatient,

Others: The Lord is our peace.

One: When everything is good,

Others: The Lord is our peace.

One: You, Lord, are patient and loving.

Others: The Lord is our peace.

One: Today, we light the candle of peace.

Others: The Lord in our peace.

Pray: Thank you, God, that you are with us. Thank you for the gift of Jesus and your promise to come again. Thank you for sending your Holy Spirit as we wait. May the candle of peace be a reminder that you are our peace. Amen.

If you don't have an Advent wreath, download this page and color the first two candles either blue or purple:

Activity

Advent is a time of waiting. Time can feel very slow when we are waiting. Time can feel very fast when we are trying to do something hard in a short time. Here is a "Minute to Win It" game. See if you can complete the task in 60 seconds. There are others you can try on YouTube as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alc9IDzwpAI&list=PLF1B48A592C7B81FA&index=1
Closing Prayer

God of love and forgiveness, we thank you for your Son Jesus. We thank you for your prophets like Malachi who speak your words of truth. Help us prepare for the coming of Jesus as we wait during this season of Advent. Amen.

Pastor Dan Fugate, Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. There will be a new one for each Sunday as we continue through this COVID wilderness. Contact him at [email protected] .

The candlelighting litany adapted from Let Earth Receive Her King by The Foundry Publishing. Used with permission.

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Sunday School @ Home - Second Sunday in Advent (December 5, 2021)

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Bible Passage Second Sunday in Advent (Malachi 3:1-3) Today is the second Sunday in Advent. It is a time when we prepare ourselves for the coming of Jesus. We prepare ourselves for the coming of Jesus born as a baby in Bethlehem. We prepare ourselves for the coming of Jesus among us here and now.

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If you would like an Advent Kit, contact Ms. Kay and and we will make it available for pickup this week! 

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If you would like an Advent Kit, contact Ms. Kay and and we will make it available for pickup this week! 

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We are not meeting on Sunday, Nov. 28, but here is a throwback video from last year's FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT.

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Sunday School @ Home - First Sunday in Advent (November 28, 2021)

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First Sunday of Advent

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Bible Passage
First Sunday in Advent ( 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13)

Today is the first Sunday in Advent. Advent is the start of a new church year. It is a time when we prepare ourselves for the coming of Jesus. We prepare ourselves for the coming of Jesus born as a baby in Bethlehem. We prepare ourselves for the coming of Jesus among us here and now. We prepare ourselves for the coming of Jesus in glory at the end of time. There are four Sundays in Advent and that means there are four Sundays before Christmas, when we celebrate the birth of Jesus, born as a baby in Bethlehem. Advent is a time of waiting, but it isn't a boring, sitting around kind of waiting. We are waiting in an active way. We are looking and preparing for Jesus to come.

Today we hear from a letter St. Paul wrote to the people who lived in Thessalonica. They were having a rough time. There were people who were making their lives difficult because they believed in Jesus. St. Paul wrote them a letter to encourage them.

Watch the video to find out what he said:
https://youtu.be/s-mmJzgNHl4
St. Paul told the people in Thessalonica that God's goodness was stronger than evil and that God's goodness would always win out no matter how it might seem. St. Paul encouraged the people by reminding them that God loved them, that he loved them, and that they loved one another.

St. Paul's encouragement can be a help to us today. It reminds us that when we face difficult times, God loves us and there are others that love us as well. We have family and friends that love us and our church family loves us as well. When others face difficult times, we can encourage them by reminding them of God's love and by sharing God's love and our love with them.

On this first Sunday in Advent, we remember that God loves us so much that God sent Jesus into the world born as a baby in Bethlehem, which we will celebrate at Christmas, Jesus comes among us here and now, and Jesus will come again in glory at the end of time. During these days of Advent we prepare ourselves for the coming of Jesus and as we prepare we are encouraged by God's love and we can encourage others.

Discuss

How does your family celebrate Advent?

When was a time you needed encouragement?

How can you encourage others?

Song

Emmanuel. GraceChildMusic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ePJJ5Yuw8c
The words to the song are:

Hey-oh, hey-oh - have you heard the news? The Savior, the Savior is coming just for you! Don't know when He'll arrive, or what He will look like But He's coming very, very, very soon Emmanuel! Emmanuel! He will come in peace to wash us clean I just can't wait to meet Emmanuel

Hey-oh, hey-oh - bet you'll never guess The Savior, the Savior will come in righteousness He will take our sin upon Himself and then He will offer us eternal life with Him Emmanuel! Emmanuel! He will come in peace to wash us clean I just can't wait to meet Emmanuel

The Lord will live among us; Our Shepherd and our King So let's make our hearts ready; To love and follow Him! Emmanuel! Emmanuel! He will come in peace to wash us clean I just can't wait to meet Emmanuel! Emmanuel! He will come in peace to wash us clean I just can't wait to meet Emmanuel

Activity

If your family uses an Advent wreath, light the first candle today and use this litany as you do so:

One: When the world seems scary or uncertain,

Others: Our hope is in the Lord.

One: When things aren't as they should be,

Others: Our hope is in the Lord.

One: When people mess up,

Others: Our hope is in the Lord.

One: When things are good,

Others: Our hope is in the Lord.

One: Today we light the candle of hope.

Others: Our hope is in the Lord.

Pray: Thank you, God, that you are with us. Thank you for your faithfulness to your children. May the candle of hope be a reminder today and throughout the Advent season that our hope is in you. Amen.

If you don't have an Advent wreath, download this page and color the first candle either blue or purple:

Activity

Watch this video to learn more about Advent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kURe1U2uY98
Closing Prayer

Emmanuel, God always with us, thank you for sending your Son Jesus, born as a baby in Bethlehem. Help us prepare for his coming. Help us encourage others. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

Pastor Dan Fugate, Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. There will be a new one for each Sunday as we continue through this COVID wilderness. Contact him at [email protected] .

The candlelighting litany adapted from Let Earth Receive Her King by The Foundry Publishing. Used with permission.

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Sunday School @ Home - First Sunday in Advent (November 28, 2021)

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Bible Passage First Sunday in Advent (1 Thessalonians 3:9-13) Today is the first Sunday in Advent. Advent is the start of a new church year. It is a time when we prepare ourselves for the coming of Jesus. We prepare ourselves for the coming of Jesus born as a baby in Bethlehem.

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Please be sure to see me for your ADVENT KIT tomorrow, Sunday, Nov. 21.  I want to be sure everyone receives theirs to begin using on Nov. 28, the first Sunday in Advent. The kit includes an Advent calendar, finger puppets, and battery-operated candles for your own Advent Wreath at home. Attached is a set of devotions to use with the kit. (I'm saving costs by not printing it since there are 30 pages)  Please feel free to adapt the kit and devotions in whatever way works best for your family.

Blessings to all of you!
Ms. Kay (ced@rlcfw.org)

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Ms. Kay will have an Advent box for your family, to help you with Faith Formation at home. These will be ready on Nov. 21 in time for the first Sunday of Advent, which begins on Nov. 28. Contact Ms. Kay at Ced@rlcfw.org if you have any questions or missed getting yours.

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Nov. 21 is the last Sunday of our Church Year. We will be celebrating with our church family in the Gathering Space at 9:45 with a special breakfast! We will also be making Christmas cards for our Homebound Friends.

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Moses takes God's People to Freedom across the Red Sea.

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Sunday School @ Home - Christ the King Sunday (November 21, 2021)

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Lesson on Christ the King

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Bible Passage
Christ the King (John 18:33-37)

Today is a special day in the calendar of the church year. It is called Christ the King Sunday. It is the last Sunday of the church year. Next Sunday is the first Sunday in Advent. We'll talk more about that next week.

Today we hear about Jesus as King. But Jesus was a different kind of King than people expected. In our Bible Story Pontius Pilate, a government official, asks Jesus some questions about being a king. What did he ask Jesus?

Watch the video to find out:

Pilate asked Jesus, "Are you the King of the Jewish people?" Jesus didn't answer that question. Jesus knew that Pilate thought that kings ruled over countries and people. Jesus knew his power was about God's love. God's kingdom was very different. It is a kingdom of God's love.

Pilate was frustrated. He wanted Jesus to say that he was a King so that Jesus would get in trouble for challenging the government. Jesus wasn't what people expected. He wasn't trying to rule the country with an army or by forcing people to do things. Jesus was inviting people to experience God's love.

Jesus is still King, but not a King that rules a country. Not a King that has an army or lives in a castle. Jesus is a King of love. Jesus invites us to experience God's love. And Jesus invites us to share God's love with others.

Jesus is a different kind of King. He is a king of love. Jesus loves us and he invites us to love others.

Discuss

What do you think of when you think of a King or Queen?

How is Jesus a different kind of King?

How can you share the love of Jesus?

Song

Praise Your Name. Go Fish Guys.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3cajbpU39g
Activity

Make a crown. Follow the instructions on this video.

Activity

Watch this video about sharing God's love. Sometimes doing small things can make a big difference. Sometimes doing small things in love can change things.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwAYpLVyeFU&feature=emb_logo
Closing Prayer

Lord Jesus, King of kings, rule in our hearts and lives forever. Teach us to love as you love. Teach us to forgive as you forgive. Teach us to serve others knowing that in doing so we are serving you. Amen.

Pastor Dan Fugate, Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. There will be a new one for each Sunday as we continue through this COVID wilderness. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Sunday School @ Home - Christ the King Sunday (November 21, 2021)

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Bible Passage Christ the King (John 18:33-37) Today is a special day in the calendar of the church year. It is called Christ the King Sunday. It is the last Sunday of the church year. Next Sunday is the first Sunday in Advent. We'll talk more about that next week.

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Bible Passage
Always Ready (Mark 13:1-8)

Today is the 25 th Sunday after Pentecost. During Pentecost, we grow closer to God and closer to one another. There are 2 Sundays left in the season of Pentecost.

Jesus was with his disciples in the city of Jerusalem. As they came out of the temple, they saw large buildings and large stones. Jesus had something to say about them.

Watch the video to find out what Jesus had to say:

Jesus told his disciples that one day those large buildings would fall down. The disciples wanted to know when that would happen. They were worried. In fact, they were afraid.

Jesus told them not to worry and not to be afraid. He said that we have to always be ready. God is always working things together for good, even when scary things happen. Jesus is always with us.

We can always be ready for whatever may happen because we know that Jesus is with us. We are never alone. Jesus is always with us. We can be with others when they face scary or difficult times. That's one of the ways we can share God's love with others. We can always be ready to share God's love. We never know when we will meet someone who needs to know that Jesus loves them. We can remind others that no matter what happens, God is working things together for good. Nothing can ever separate us from God's love.

Discuss

What makes you afraid?

How do you remember that Jesus is always with you?

How can you share Jesus' love with others?

Song

In You Alone. LifeTree Kids.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymvSuZXgoLs
Activity

Jesus encourages his disciples to always be ready. Put together a safety kit for your backpack. Use a ziplock sandwich size bag. Decide what things you will put inside that will help you always be ready. You might want to consider these things: bandaids, small package of Kleenex, a granola bar, fruit leather, a mask, a small hand sanitizer, etc. You might want to consider making more than one of these safety kits and giving them to someone else.

Activity

In the video below, you will hear and see the book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. In this book, Alexander has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Sometimes we do, too. But even when we do, Jesus is with us. He is loving us. God is working things together for good. That terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day comes to an end and we begin a new day.

Closing Prayer

Jesus, thank you for always being with us. Help us to be always ready to share you love with others. Amen.

Pastor Dan Fugate, Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. There will be a new one for each Sunday as we continue through this COVID wilderness. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Sunday School @ Home - 25th Sunday after Pentecost (November 14, 2021)

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Bible Passage Always Ready (Mark 13:1-8) Today is the 25th Sunday after Pentecost. During Pentecost, we grow closer to God and closer to one another. There are 2 Sundays left in the season of Pentecost. Jesus was with his disciples in the city of Jerusalem.

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Would you like to help with our Homebound Members' Service Project? 

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Would you like to help with our Homebound Members' Service Project? 

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Dear RLC Friends, We would like to prepare a Christmas Cup full of cheer to be delivered to our Homebound Members. This is similar to our service project last year, which was really appreciated by our friends! Would you like to help? We will need mugs/cups and would like to add some specialty tea,…

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How will your family prepare for Advent?

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Help bring JOY to our Homebound Members!

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I wonder if you remember what ALL SAINTS SUNDAY is?

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I wonder if you remember what ALL SAINTS SUNDAY is?

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You can review this video from last November for a peak at All Saints Sunday

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Pastor Dan's Lesson for ALL SAUNTS SUNDAY

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Pastor Dan's Lesson for ALL SAUNTS SUNDAY

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November 7, 2021

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Bible Passage
For All the Saints ( John 11:32-44)

Today is a special day in the church. It is "All Saints Sunday." Today we remember all those people who love God and who live as God's people. That includes you and me. It also includes those people who love God, but no longer live on earth because they now live in heaven with God. Everyone who is baptized becomes part of God's family forever. That means they are saints. Martin Luther said we are all both saints and sinners at the very same time. The communion of saints includes those people who still live on earth as well as those who have died in the faith and are now living in heaven. Today we remember all God's saints!

Watch this video together:

Read:

In the gospel for All Saints Sunday, we hear about Jesus and his friends Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus are sisters and brother. Mary sends word to Jesus that Lazarus is sick. In Jesus' day, there weren't airplanes or buses or cars. It took a while for Jesus to get to there. By the time Jesus got to where Mary, Martha, and Lazarus were, Lazarus had died. In fact, he had been dead for three days. Everyone was very sad.

Jesus asked them to take him to the place where Lazarus' body was. Jesus told Lazarus to come to him and Lazarus did! Even though Lazarus had died, Jesus brought him back to life again!

On All Saints Sunday, we remember that even when we die, we will live again with Jesus in heaven forever together with all God's saints. All of God's saints are those people who still live on earth as well as those who have died in the faith and are now living in heaven.

Discuss

Who is someone who has helped you know about Jesus?

How can you help others know about Jesus?

Name one of God's saints you give thanks for on this All Saints Sunday.

Song

I'll Fly Away. Go Fish Guys.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gURt5G0t06c
Activity

Use the "people" pattern to cut out people shapes. Glue them onto a piece of paper. Label it "For All the Saints" and label each person cut out with the name of someone, either living on earth or living in heaven with God, who has made a difference in your life.

Activity

Research on the internet the life stories of some of these famous Christians from times past. Discuss them as a family. Tell their stories to someone else.

Albert Schweitzer * Ambrose of Milan * Anthanasius of Alexandria * Augstine of Hippo * Boniface * Brother Andrew * Charles Wesley * David Livingstone * Dietrich Bonhoeffer * Francis of Assisi * Hudson Taylor * Ireneaus of Lyons * Johannes Flierl * John Calvin * John Newton * John Wesley * John Wycliffe * Jonathan Edwards * Martin Luther * Mother Theresa * Patrick of Ireland * William Tyndale

Say prayers of thanks for their faith and service for the sake of the gospel.

(Adapted from Taking Faith Home. Go to www.milestonesministry.org)

Prayer

God, we thank you for all those people who make a difference in our lives. We thank you that we are your people, whether we live here on earth or whether we are with you in heaven. May our whole lives bring praise to you. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

Pastor Dan Fugate, Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. There will be a new one for each Sunday while we are unable to gather together physically in our congregational buildings. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Sunday School @ Home - All Saints Sunday (November 7, 2021)

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Bible Passage For All the Saints (John 11:32-44) Today is a special day in the church. It is "All Saints Sunday." Today we remember all those people who love God and who live as God's people. That includes you and me.

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Reformation Sunday, October 31, 2021

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Sunday School @ Home - Reformation Sunday (October 31, 2021)

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Pastor Dan's Sunday School@Home Reformation Lesson

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Bible Passage
Always Reforming (John 8:31-36)

Today is a special day in the calendar of the church. It is the day when we remember something that happened on October 31, 1517. That was 504 years ago today! On that day, Martin Luther nailed a paper to the door of his church in Germany that had a list of 95 things (called the "95 Theses") that he wanted to discuss about ways he thought the church should change. Martin Luther wanted the church to reform. Reform means to make changes in order to improve. Martin Luther thought his changes would improve the church. Some people agreed with him and some did not. Lutheran began what is known as the Reformation. Those who agreed with Luther became part of Lutheran and other Protestant churches (those church who agreed with at least some of the changes Luther wanted). It's important to know that the church Luther was trying to change so many years ago has also changed and reformed.

Watch this video together to learn more about Luther:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tox2TflUH90
Read:

On this special day that we call Reformation Sunday, what we celebrate is the truth that we are made right with God, that our sins are forgiven, because of Jesus. It's not because of anything we do, but it is because God loves us with a love so strong that nothing can separate us from it. We are children of God and nothing can change that. While God's love for us doesn't change, the church is called to change. As God's people called and gathered by the Holy Spirit to be the church, we are called to follow where God leads us. Whether we are together or apart, we are the church, because the church is God's people, and the church is always changing, always improving, always reforming, as follow God.

Discuss

Martin Luther make a promise to God when he was caught in a thunderstorm. When have you made a promise?

The Bible helped Martin Luther learn about God. Who helps you learn about God?

What reminds you of God's love?

Song

Jesus Loves Me. Go Fish Guys. I love this version of Jesus Loves Me by the Go Fish Guys. This one has some motions. Why not follow along and do the motions?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmBGNdZ70bU
Activity

Martin Luther wrote songs and hymns. One of his most famous is called "A Mighty Fortress is our God." Watch this video of this song performed by 176 people from 34 countries. The person who coordinated this project plays the piano and different brass instruments and sings two different parts. See how many times you can spot him!

Activity

Download these two sheets. One is Luther's seal, often called the Luther Rose. It tells you what colors to color it and what it represents. Use the second sheet to create your own seal to tell others about you and what you believe.

Prayer

God, we thank you that nothing that can separate us from your love. We thank you for the church. Help us always be reforming so that we can always grow closer to you and closer to one another. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

Pastor Dan Fugate, Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Sunday School @ Home - Reformation Sunday (October 31, 2021)

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Bible Passage Always Reforming (John 8:31-36) Today is a special day in the calendar of the church. It is the day when we remember something that happened on October 31, 1517. That was 504 years ago today!

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Sunday School, Oct. 24 2021

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Coming Soon - Sunday's Lesson on THE GREAT FAMILY!

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Coming Soon - Sunday's Lesson on THE GREAT FAMILY!

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Bartimaeus Can See! Pastor Dan's Sunday School@Home Lesson for Oct. 24, 2021

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Bartimaeus Can See! Pastor Dan's Sunday School@Home Lesson for Oct. 24, 2021

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Sunday School @ Home - Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost (October 24, 2021) - Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA

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Bible Passage Bartimaeus Can See! (Mark 10:46-52) Today is the […]

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Sunday School @ Home – Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost (October 24, 2021)

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??? I wonder what would you like our next box to be???

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PLEASE JOIN US!
9:45 - Singing in the Sanctuary.
10:00 - in the Gathering space for an Intergenerational Service Project: Card-making for our Homebound Friends!

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PLEASE JOIN US!
9:45 - Singing in the Sanctuary.
10:00 - in the Gathering space for an Intergenerational Service Project: Card-making for our Homebound Friends!

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Jesus is Near! Pastor Dan's Sunday School@Home Lesson for Oct. 17, 2021

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Jesus is Near! Pastor Dan's Sunday School@Home Lesson for Oct. 17, 2021

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Sunday School @ Home - Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost (October 17, 2021) - Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA

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Bible Passage Jesus Is Always Near (Mark 10:35-45) Today is […]

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Sunday School @ Home – Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost (October 17, 2021)

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Our Godly Play Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 10, 2021

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Our Godly Play Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 10, 2021

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The Ark and the Flood

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October 10, 2021

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Bible Passage
All Things are Possible (Mark 10:17-31)

Today is the 20 th Sunday after Pentecost. During Pentecost, we grow closer to God and closer to one another. There are 6 Sundays left in the season of Pentecost.

In today's gospel, a man who was rich asked Jesus a question. He asked Jesus, "Who do I have to do so that I can live with God forever?" He told Jesus that he was already following the commandments and doing the things he thought God wanted him to do.

Jesus' answer was pretty surprising! Watch the video and hear what Jesus said:
https://youtu.be/6oxCAzZ_kkI
Yes, Jesus said to the man, "Sell everything you have and give the money to the poor." That was a pretty surprising answer! The rich man didn't want to do that so that left Jesus.

Jesus reminded those who were listening to him that with God, all things are possible. God always loves us and nothing can separate us from God's love. We can't do anything to make God love us more and we can't do anything to make God stop loving us. God's love for us is forever.

For the rich man, all of the things he had mattered more to him than God. Jesus was asking him to put God first in his life. Jesus invites us to put God first in our lives. Jesus invites us to love God with everything we have and to love other as much as we love ourselves.

When we love others, we share what we have. We can't really love others if they don't have anything to eat and we have enough that we can share so they are fed.

Sometimes it feels like there are things that are so big that we can't make a difference. Sometimes we might feel like we are a kid or just one person and what we do doesn't matter. But with God's help, we can do amazing things. With God, all things are possible.

Discuss

Who do you know who is really good at sharing?

Do the things you have make you happy or sad?

How can you share what you have with others?

Song

Every Move I Make I Make in You. COS Treehouse.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJaWUmW4JrU
Activity

For the next week, have each person in your family share one thing for which they are thankful each day. When we realize how much we already have it helps us be more generous with others. You might want to have each person write down what they are thankful for and then review all of the things at the end of the week.

Activity

As a family, research a charity or a cause that interests you and decide how you might contribute to it, either financially or by volunteering. One to consider is ELCA World Hunger's Good Gifts Program: https://goodgifts.elca.org

Closing Prayer

God, we thank you for all the ways you bless us. Help us share what we have with others. Help us remember that with you, all things are possible. Amen.

Pastor Dan Fugate, Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. There will be a new one for each Sunday as we continue through this COVID wilderness. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Sunday School @ Home - Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (October 10, 2021)

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Bible Passage All Things are Possible (Mark 10:17-31) Today is the 20th Sunday after Pentecost. During Pentecost, we grow closer to God and closer to one another. There are 6 Sundays left in the season of Pentecost. In today's gospel, a man who was rich asked Jesus a question.

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For our Godly Play Sunday School lesson for October 10, 2021.

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Creation Story Parent Pages, Oct. 3, 2021

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Creation Story Parent Pages, Oct. 3, 2021

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Watch our LIVE Lesoon Video below.

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Godly Play@Home Pictures for you to color

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Godly Play@Home Pictures for you to color

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Oct. 3, 2021

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Sunday School @ Home - Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost (October 3, 2021)

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Pastor Dan's Sunday School@Home Lesson for this week

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Bible Passage
Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:4-25)

Today is the 19 th Sunday after Pentecost. During Pentecost, we grow closer to God and closer to one another. There are 7 Sundays left in the season of Pentecost.

Our first reading for today is from the first book in the Bible, the book of Genesis. Genesis means "beginning." The book of Genesis tells about the beginning of the earth and about the first people - Adam and Eve.

Watch today's video and hear about the first people God created - Adam and Eve:

God created the whole world and then God created people who could help take care of it. The first people were Adam and Eve. God gave Adam and Eve an important job...to take care of all of the earth, the land and the sea, the plants and animals, everything that God had created.

Adam and Eve were happy to help take care of the earth because God had created such a beautiful place. Adam and Eve were amazed everywhere they looked. There were beautiful trees of all kinds. There were beautiful flowers in so many different colors. There were rivers and waterfalls. Adam and Eve loved the animals, too. There were so many different kinds of animals. There were birds and frogs, penguins and giraffes, monkeys and zebras, and so many others.

God asked Adam and Eve to give names to the different kinds of animals and to take care of them all. They named the animals with the long necks giraffes and the black and white birds that waddled when they walked penguins. Adam and Eve named all the animals and took good care of them. God was happy to see what a good job Adam and Eve were doing.

God asks us to take care of the earth, to take care of God's creation, too. Things are different than when Adam and Eve lived, but we can care for the earth by not wasting water or electricity or food, by recycling, by reusing things rather than throwing everything away. This week talk with your family about how you can care for God's creation.

Discuss

What are you especially happy that God created?

Why is it so important for us to take care of the world?

How can you take care of the world?

Song

Praise Your Name. Go Fish Guys.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3cajbpU39g
Activity

Download this sheet from www.doinggoodtogether.org which has suggestions about how you can care for the earth as a family.

Activity

Think of something God has created for every letter of the alphabet. Begin with "A" and go through "Z."

Closing Prayer

God, we thank you for creating the earth and every living thing. Help us care for your creation. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

Pastor Dan Fugate, Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. There will be a new one for each Sunday as we continue through this COVID wilderness. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Sunday School @ Home - Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost (October 3, 2021)

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Bible Passage Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:4-25) Today is the 19th Sunday after Pentecost. During Pentecost, we grow closer to God and closer to one another. There are 7 Sundays left in the season of Pentecost. Our first reading for today is from the first book in the Bible, the book of Genesis.

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Sunday School Take Home Papers

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Sept 26 2021 Holy Bible Story and Spark Story Bible Scope and Sequence

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September 26, 2021:The Holy Bible Lesson Video

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September 26, 2021:The Holy Bible Lesson Video

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Pastor Dan's Sunday School@Home Lesson for September 26, 2021

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Pastor Dan's Sunday School@Home Lesson for September 26, 2021

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Bible Passage
Sharing God's Love (Mark 9:38-50)

Today is the 18 th Sunday after Pentecost. During Pentecost, we grow closer to God and closer to one another. There are 8 Sundays left in the season of Pentecost.

In today's gospel, Jesus' disciples get upset because they see someone teaching about Jesus who isn't part of their group. It makes them angry and so they tell Jesus.

Watch today's video and hear what Jesus had to say to them:
https://youtu.be/o8pMR_lhpik
Jesus wasn't upset at all! He needs everyone to teach others about God's love. Jesus wants others to believe in him and to experience God's love. Jesus wants everyone to share God's love with others. Jesus helped his disciples understand that he didn't want them or anyone to try to stop someone from believing in him. He didn't want anyone to not have the chance to experience God's love or to share it. Everyone can help others have faith, whether we are young or old.

We can help others have faith by telling them about Jesus, but we can also help others have faith by sharing God's love with them. We can do that by being kind and honest and helping others. We can do that by being a friend with someone who is lonely or doesn't have any friends. We can do that by sharing what we have with others, especially with those who don't have what they need like when we give food to a food pantry. We can share our talents - the things we are good at - with others. There are so many ways to share God's love!

One of the best things is that we don't always have to share God's love with others alone. We can share God's love with others as a family. We can share God's love with others as a congregation. Our churches share God's love in lots of ways. How can you help?

Discuss

What are some ways you can help others have faith?

What is one way you can share God's love with someone at school?

How can you help your church share God's love with others?

Song

This Little Light of Mine. Listener Kids.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKkbIZtqhyQ
Activity

The Bad Mood and the Stick by Lemony Snicket is read in the video below. In this book we see a bad mood cloud that moves from person to person and a joy stick that moves from person to person. Bad moods and joy can spread. We can make the world a better place, like Bert who did something small and simple to change the town. When we share ourselves with the world, when we share God's love with others, we can make the world a better place.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjryYgc_eAQ
Activity

Explore a way that you could join one of your congregation's efforts to share God's love with others and then do it! You might talk with a pastor or deacon, look in the bulletin, call the church office, or ask someone else if you don't know a way.

Closing Prayer

Jesus, thank you for your love for us which never ends. Help us share your love with others. Amen.

Pastor Dan Fugate, Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, put this lesson together for Sunday School @ Home. There will be a new one for each Sunday as we continue through this COVID wilderness. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Sunday School @ Home - Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (September 26, 2021)

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SUNDAY SCHOOL @ HOME - Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost/September 26, 2021 Bible Passage Sharing God's Love (Mark 9:38-50) Today is the 18th Sunday after Pentecost. During Pentecost, we grow closer to God and closer to one another. There are 8 Sundays left in the season of Pentecost.

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Sept. 19, 2021

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Sept 19 2021 Sunday School Orientation.mp4

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Sunday School Orientation and Circle of the Church Year Lesson

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Sept 19 2021 Lesson_Circle of the Church Year.mp4