Lesson 1 • September 6, 2020
A Caring, Growing Church UNIT 1: The Church
Teacher Focus
Those first weeks after Pentecost must have been exciting. New believers came to Christ daily; people were baptized in the Holy Spirit; God revealed himself through signs and wonders. Such amazing growth presented practical problems, however. Many of the new believers were visitors to Jerusalem and were not prepared for a long-term stay. Yet everyone contributed money and possessions to meet the needs of others. Help the children understand the excitement of those early days. Help them also see the love the believers had for one another, how everyone was willing to share so all had enough. Help children understand that, even today, God wants His children to love one another and take care of each other.
Objective
The child will be able to name ways the members of the Early Church cared for one another.
Life Application
Compassion: To help each child identify ways he can show care and concern for others.
We Believe
Memory Verse
Active compassion is a hallmark of true Christianity.
Bear ye one another’s burdens. Galatians 6:2 (KJV) Carry each other’s burdens. Galatians 6:2 (NIV)
Bible Text Acts 2:42–47; 4:32–37; 6:1–7 LESSON STEP
ACTIVITY
MATERIALS NEEDED
Discovering God’s Word 5–10 minutes
❏ Arrival Time Activities ���������������� See pages 10 and 11. ❏ Songs, Worship, Offering ����������� See page 11. ❏ LIGHT Crew ���������������������������������� LIGHT Crew Card 13, chart, and certificates from summer resource packet ❏ Attendance ������������������������������������ Handwork packet sticker pictures ❏ Lesson Lead-In ❏ Trading Game ������������������������� Plastic bowls, checkers ❏ Helpers ������������������������������������ Items for children to carry—books, toys, craft supplies, etc. Telling ❏ Bible Story ������������������������������������ Visual 1 of the Primary Bible Visuals, Bible, flannel board God’s Word ❏ Altar Time 15–20 minutes ❏ Evangelism Emphasis ����������� Bible, “The ABCs of Salvation” on page 1 ❏ Helper Prayers ������������������������ No supplies needed
Applying ❏ Life Application ���������������������������� See page 15. God’s Word ❏ Primary Lesson Pages ��������������� Lesson 1, Invisible Ink 15–20 minutes ❏ Memory Verse ❏ LIGHT Crew ���������������������������� LIGHT Crew Card 1 ❏ Burden Bearing ���������������������� Heavy book such as a dictionary or encyclopedia ❏ Bible Review ❏ Pair Play ���������������������������������� Treats, bag or box, ten unique numbered puzzle pieces cut from five paper hearts ❏ Bible Review Questions �������� Primary Resource Packet Sheet 7 or questions on page 16 Taking God’s ❏ Primary Handwork Packet ������ Activity 1, sticker Word with Me ❏ Primary Resource Packet 5–10 minutes ❏ Caring Church Picture ���������� Sheet 8, markers or crayons ❏ Bible Books Activity �������������� Prepared posters, mounting putty ❏ Take-Home Paper ������������� Kidz World Primary Parents’ Guide
