| For the Week of March 7, 2010
Spring, Lesson 1 Upper Elementary: People Reject, God Accepts
Students Students will view an example of bad sportsmanship and consider that God loves us even at our worst.
Click here to download the lesson » Upper Elementary Resource Links: - Bad sportsmanship in athletics is nothing new, but soccer player Elizabeth Lambert of the University of New Mexico crossed the line in a recent game against BYU. Watch this video to see what happened.
- Click here to learn about sports penalty cards.
Middle School: The Sad Truth About Santa
Students will explore the potential for and the problem of doubt.
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- Read this funny article that gives scientific evidence that Santa Claus does not exist.
High School: Cross-Eyed
Students will consider what it means to follow Jesus.
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- It can be a bit surprising when you look at the difference between what the world believes and what Christ taught. This video compares what the crowd says and what the Cross says.
Adults: Finding the Sacred Intersection
An atheist and a Christian debate if Christianity is "good" for the world, and we begin a discussion of the Book of Jonah.
Click here to download the lesson » Adult Resource Links: - The original Christianity Today articles by atheist Christopher Hutchins and Christian pastor Douglas Wilson can be found at this website.
- Twelve videos of a past debate between the two at Westminster Theological Seminary can be found on YouTube.
- Introductions to the Book of Jonah and more material on it can be found at numerous Websites. Here are just two:
For the Week of February 28, 2010
Winter, Lesson 13 Upper Elementary: That's Encouraging!
Students will learn that they can use encouraging words to build up other people.
Click here to download the lesson » Upper Elementary Resource Links: - Read more about Lou Holtz, who is considered one of the most successful college football coaches ever.
Middle School: I Say Thanks, You Say Thanks, We All Say Thanks, Right?
Students will play a game and then discuss Jesus' healing of ten lepers.
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- Athletes have to make great sacrifices to be successful at the Olympics, but their parents often make great sacrifices as well. Check out a few of the "Thanks Mom" commercials that highlight some of the sacrifices that the athletes' mothers have made:
High School: Life is Good!
Students will learn how to handle the ups and downs in life.
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- Read "The Life is Good Story" about the challenges experienced by entrepreneurs Bert and John Jacobs as they tried to launch their T-shirt line.
Adults: A New Way to Worship
Students will learn about one church's approach to worship to begin a consideration of their own style of worship.
Click here to download the lesson » Adult Resource Links: - The traditional site of the tomb of Lazarus, Mary's brother, can be visited in modern-day Bethany, as these sites explain:
- The meaning of Mary's anointing and a comparison with Judas's betrayal can be found at this Web page.
For the Week of February 21, 2010
Winter, Lesson 12 Upper Elementary: A Real Help
Students will think about ways they can help others in need and learn how one young boy helped the people in Haiti
Click here to download the lesson » Upper Elementary Resource Links: - Read this story about a 9-year-old boy who had an idea that helped raise $2,500 for the Red Cross' work in Haiti.
Middle School: He's Got the Power . . . and Mercy
Students will make decisions about showing power and mercy to prepare them to learn about Jesus' perfect balance of the two.
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- Watch this video clip about showing mercy. Do you think that showing mercy is a sign of weakness?
High School: Desperately Deep Needs
Students will reflect on the recent tragedy in Haiti and contemplate how Jesus promises to meet our deepest needs.
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- Click here to learn about what Habitat for Humanity is doing in response to the earthquake in Haiti.
- Watch this video to see the type of homes Habitat for Humanity is planning to build for the Haitian people.
Adults: An Umbrella, a Raincoat, and a Towel
Students will discuss how their relationship with Jesus can help them weather the ups and downs of life.
Click here to download the lesson » Adult Resource Links: - This Website has a description of Mt. Tabor, one the suggested locations for Jesus' Transfiguration.
- A Web page on Mt. Hermon, another suggested site of the Transfiguration, near Caesarea Philippi.
- Information on a third suggested site of the Transfiguration, Mt. Meron.
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