Building Lives by the Book

A 13-week spring curriculum for all ages for March, April, and May. Please place your order after December 1. Spring materials begin shipping in January.

Spring 2008 Curriculum Overview: Cradle Club Objectives: Providing competent care and a loving introduction to Jesus in the church nursery and introducing Biblical truth to homes with newborn children.

Spring 2008 Curriculum Overview: 2's & 3's NEW! Planting Faith Curriculum Title:Jesus, Our Savior; God's House; Helping in God's House Bible Truths :Jesus, our Savior (Easter); God's House (David and Solomon); Helping in God's House (Samuel) Bible Passages: 2 Chronicles; 1 Samuel; 1, 2 Kings Objectives: The children will learn about Jesus' death and resurrection and that church is a special place to hear God's Word, sing, pray, and help others. They will have opportunities to practice praising God and helping others at church. New! Teacher's guide New lesson format New learning activities New! Teaching Resources (teacher's guide not included) New teaching picture art New die-cut flannelgraph figures New resource CD with patterns, action rhymes, music, and picture art New! Student Handwork Book New! Student Take-home Cards (one per week) New! Attendance Charts and Animal Pairs seals (1 pkg. for 5 students)

Spring 2008 Curriculum Overview: Pre-Primary NEW! Planting Faith Curriculum Title: Jesus; Salvation; Church Bible Truths : Jesus (Easter); Salvation; Church (the first church; prayer; deacons; missionaries) Bible Passages: Psalms; Jeremiah; Matthew; John - 1 Corinthians; James; 1 John Objectives: Pre-primary children will learn that Jesus is our Savior and that church is an important part of God's plan. They will be able to identify what sin is, why we need a Savior, and why church is important. New! Teacher's guide New lesson format New learning activities New! Teaching Resources (teacher's guide not included) New teaching picture art New die-cut flannelgraph figures New resource CD with patterns, action rhymes, music, and picture art New! Student Handwork Book Book 1 for pre-kindergarten students Book 2 for kindergarten students New! Planting Faith at Home take-home leaflets (one per week) New emphasis on parent involvement New activities and crafts along with stories New! Attendance Charts and Table Setting seals (1 pkg. for 5 students)

Spring 2008 Curriculum Overview: Primary Title:Our Living Lord Bible Truths : Jesus, Our Lord (Easter); Paul Serves the Living Lord Bible Passages:; Genesis; Exodus; Deuteronomy; Psalms; Matthew; Mark; Luke; John; Acts; 2 Corinthians; Philippians; 1 Thessalonians; Hebrews; 1 John Objectives: Learn how to use God's Word to overcome temptation; know that Jesus gives eternal life to those who trust in Him; worship and praise Jesus as Lord; understand how missionary Paul served the Lord; desire to obey God's Word and to trust God for help.

Spring 2008 Curriculum Overview: Junior Title: The Early Church Lesson Themes:The start and expansion of the church (Pentecost to Cornelius); letters to early Christians Bible Passages: Matthew; John; Acts; Romans; 1,2 Corinthians; Galatians; Philippians; 1 Timothy; James; 1 Peter; 1 John Objectives: : Understand how and why the church was established; understand the meaning of baptism and be baptized (if saved); experience answered prayer; desire to please God.

Spring 2008 Curriculum Overview: Junior High Grades: 7, 8, (9) or ages 12, 13, (14) Title: Rules for Life: The Ten Commandments Lesson Themes: The Ten Commandments (all of which are directly or indirectly referred to in the New Testament) are God's timeless moral standards to teach us how to properly relate to God and others. Bible Passages: Exodus and selected passages throughout Scripture Objectives: To learn valuable lessons regarding God's moral standard. Revised! Living My Faith Student Devotional Leaflets (13 per student) New look New layout New features

Spring 2008 Curriculum Overview: Senior High NEW! Title: Set Free! The Book of Romans Lesson Themes: The book of Romans teaches us how to be Right with God and how to have Right Thinking and Right Living. Bible Passage:Romans NEW! Teacher's Guide NEW! Lesson format NEW! Learning activities

Spring 2008 Curriculum Overview: Adult NEW! Title: Staying on Course: 1, 2 Thessalonians Course Theme: Life Design is a through-the-Bible curriculum that encourages adults to build their lives on the Word of God. Each study is designed to help busy adult learners do inductive Bible study on their own or in groups and to practice God’s Word in practical, effective ways. Bible Passage: 1, 2 Thessalonians Objectives: Staying on Course is a verse-by-verse study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. Learners are challenged to stay on course by living godly lives in light of Christ's return. God has much work yet to do in and through believers. This course will help to maximize their usefulness for the Lord.