Upper Elementary
Gentiles became part of the church
October 18, 2026
Scripture Lesson: Acts 11
Memory Verse: 1 Corinthians 12:12
Summary: God had called Peter to tell everyone the good news about Jesus. So Peter shared the gospel not only with Jews, but with Gentiles. The Gentiles in Caesarea heard Peter’s message and believed. God gave His Holy Spirit to these new believers, and they were baptized. Before long, the apostles and other believers throughout Judea heard that Gentiles had believed the good news about Jesus. Peter explained that the gospel is for all people. Then the believers praised God and understood that Jesus had come for the Gentiles, too! At the same time, believers who scattered after Stephen’s murder had traveled to places like Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch of Syria. Some believers from Cyprus and Cyrene went to Antioch and preached the gospel to the Greeks, too. God was with them, and a large number of the Greeks believed the good news. The church at Jerusalem heard about these new believers, so they sent Barnabas to Antioch. When Barnabas arrived, he saw that God was gracious to these believers. He was glad and encouraged them to keep following God. Even more people trusted in Jesus. Then Barnabas left Antioch and went to Tarsus to look for Paul. He found Paul and brought him back to Antioch.
Big Picture Question: What is the church? The church is all christians everywhere, who gather together in their communities to worship and serve God.
Christ Connection: Even though some people tried to stop it, the gospel spread throughout the earth—not only to Jews but also to Gentiles. The good news about Jesus is for everyone. God calls us to celebrate when others believe and help them know and love Jesus more.
Dig Deeper:
- What does this story teach me about God or the gospel?
- What does this story teach me about myself?
- Are there any commands in this story to obey? How are they for God’s glory and my good?
- Are there any promises in this story to remember? How do they help me trust and love God?
- How does this story help me to live on mission better?
Lower Elementary
gentiles became part of the church
october 18, 2026
Memory Verse: 1 Corinthians 12:12
Scripture Lesson: Acts 11
Summary: The apostles heard that Gentiles had believed in Jesus. After Stephen died, believers had scattered to many places. Some believers preached the gospel to the Greeks in Antioch, and they believed. The church at Jerusalem sent Barnabas to Antioch who encouraged the new believers.
Big Picture Question: What is the church? The church is all Christians everywhere, who gather together in their communities to worship and serve God.
Christ Connection: Even though some people tried to stop it, the gospel spread throughout the earth—not only to Jews but also to Gentiles. The good news about Jesus is for everyone. God calls us to celebrate when others believe and help them know and love Jesus more.
Kindergarten
God keeps His people safe
October 18, 2026
Bible Truths:
- God protected the Israelites from their enemies.
- God is our helper.
- God protects His people.
Questions:
- What did Moses do up on the hill? He held up his hands
- Why did Moses hold up the staff of God? The Israelites needed God’s help
- What did the Israelites learn as they watched Moses? They could trust God; God helped them; God is powerful; God saved His people from their enemy
- Does God hear our prayers? Yes!
- When can we pray for God’s help? Anytime
- Will God help us? Yes!
- When does God watch over us? All the time
- Who is our helper? God
Catechism:
5. Why are you to glorify God? Because he made me and takes care of me.
Memory Verse: I will trust and will not be afraid. Isaiah 12:2
Family Talk Link: Lesson 9
PreK & JK
God keeps his people safe
October 18, 2026
Bible Truths:
- God protected the Israelites from their enemies.
- God is our helper.
- God protects His people.
Questions:
- What did Moses do up on the hill? He held up his hands
- Why did Moses hold up the staff of God? The Israelites needed God’s help
- What did the Israelites learn as they watched Moses? They could trust God; God helped them; God is powerful; God saved His people from their enemy
- Does God hear our prayers? Yes!
- When can we pray for God’s help? Anytime
- Will God help us? Yes!
- When does God watch over us? All the time
- Who is our helper? God
Catechism:
5. Why are you to glorify God? Because he made me and takes care of me.
Memory Verse: I will trust and will not be afraid. Isaiah 12:2
Family Talk Link: Lesson 9
Nursery
God cared for joseph
October 18, 2026
Bible Truths:
- God used Joseph’s brother’s evil plans to save his people.
- God was with Joseph all the time.
- God cared for Joseph.
- God saves his people and is with them all the time.
Catechism:
- Who made you? God made me!
- What else did God make? God made all things!
Memory Verse: “For nothing is impossible with God.” Luke 1:37