Aubrey was taking the train to see her grandparents. Mom and Dad sat near her. Aubrey looked out of the window at the beautiful scene. There were lush, green trees. There was a wide, sparkling river. The sun was bright in the afternoon sky.
“Dad, where did trees come from?” she asked.
“All you see in nature was made by God,” said Dad.
“How?” Aubrey asked.
“He made it all just by saying so,” Dad replied.
“Wow,” said Aubrey, gazing at the sky. “God really is amazing.”
LESSON 1 • SEPTEMBER 7, 2025
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” (Genesis 1:1–2, NIV).
A Great Creation
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth did not have a shape. The earth was empty. There was no light.
Then God said, “Let there be light.” There was light! God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light, “day.” He called the darkness, “night.” There was night. Then morning came. That was the first day. God said He wanted a space between heaven and earth. God made this space and called it “sky.” There was night. Then morning came. That was the second day.
God said He wanted water in some places and dry ground in other places. God called the dry ground, “land.” He called the waters, “seas.” Then God said He wanted plants, trees, fruits, and vegetables to grow on the land. And it happened! There was night. Then morning came. That was the third day.
In today’s Bible Story, God created many things in nature just by speaking them into existence. Do you remember what God created and the days He did it? Find the day and write what God created in the space below it.
In today’s Bible Story, God created many things in nature just by speaking them into existence. Do you remember what God created and the days He did it? Find the day and write what God created in the space below it.
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Day 2
Day 3
“In the beginning God created the heavens (from Genesis 1:1, NIV).
Memory “In the beginning God created the heavens and (Genesis
DEAR PARENTS
Your children will learn about God’s awesome power to create. God created everything. Encourag your child to know that all of the wonderful things in the world, including them, were created by God on purpose to bring him glory.
Counting Creation
Counting Creation
Aubrey was amazed at the beauty of God’s great creation. Look at the picture. Help Aubrey count the things in God’s great creation that she saw on her trip. Write the numbers on the lines. Then color the picture and draw other plants or animals in God’s creation. Flowers
Aubrey was amazed at the beauty of God’s great creation. Look at the picture. Help Aubrey count the things in God’s great creation that she saw on her trip. Write the numbers on the lines. Then color the picture and draw other plants or animals in God’s creation.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
PRIMARY LIFE APPLICATION STORY
It is Thursday. Allen has gym class today.
“Allen, why aren’t you in uniform?” asked Mr. Law, the gym teacher.
“I forgot it, Mr. Law,” Allen said.
“Well, that means you can’t participate in class today, and you will also receive a U for being unprepared,” Mr. Law said.
“Yes, I know, Mr. Law,” said Allen sadly.
Allen could hear his mom’s voice from earlier that morning.
“Don’t forget your uniform, Son,” she said. Allen promised himself that he would remember the rules.
LESSON
2 • SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
“I am the LORD your God…” “You shall have no other gods before me” (from Exodus 20:2–3, NIV).
God Is the Boss
God is the Boss of the entire universe. He showed the Children of Israel how much He loved them by taking them out of bondage. They were suffering and in slavery and He let them know who the real “Boss” was. Like every boss, God has things He wants done. He wants us to know Him better and have a relationship with Him. He told the Israelites not to create other gods or worship them. He said that He would punish them for their sins of disobedience. God also said not to misuse His name and to remember the Sabbath day. He said we could work for six days, but on the seventh day, we had to rest. That means that no one should work—not you, your brother, sister, parents, animals, or anyone else. God said the Sabbath was holy and blessed. God worked for six days and created the heavens, the earth, the sea, and everything in the earth. He rested on the seventh day. We see that God is the boss, and He rules.
customer service; and to provide quality Christian educational services, which will empower God’s people, especially within the Black community, to evangelize, disciple, and equip people for serving Christ, His kingdom, and church.
4. You must keep the ____________________ day holy.
5. Disobeying the rules would lead to
Memory Verse:
“I am the Lord your God…” “You shall have no other gods before me” (from Exodus 20:2–3, NIV).
DEAR PARENTS
Help your primaries understand that God is the boss. He rules the earth, and He has rules we must follow.
Unscramble the Words
Unscramble these words found in the Life Application Story. Then, write a sentence about how you honor one of God’s first four commandments.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025
PRIMARY LIFE APPLICATION STORY Alicia lives next door to me. And Keiko is from Japan. My friend, Marco, lives across the street. And Ali is from Iran. Jena’s house is really big. She has lots and lots of friends. My friend Sam doesn’t have a lot. Most of the time, only Derrick and I play or share with him. It is easy to be nice to kids in school. Especially when they look and talk like me. But God wants me to remember His rule: Be kind to everybody!
LESSON 3 • SEPTEMBER 21, 2025
“The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the LORD your God” (Leviticus 19:34, NIV).
Act it Out
When
God said, “I am the LORD.” People should see His love in us. God teaches us important rules. He says: Do not lie and trick people. Do not steal or cheat. We must be fair. Sometimes we have more than we need. We should share with those who have less than us. We must never spread lies about people. God wants us to be safe and to protect our neighbors.
someone is mean to us, we should not be mean back to him or her. We must forgive them. Finally, God wants us to be kind to our neighbors. God’s rules are good rules.
We are called of God to create, produce, and distribute quality Christian education products; to deliver exemplary customer service; and to provide quality Christian educational services, which will empower God’s people, especially within the Black community, to evangelize, disciple, and equip people for serving Christ, His kingdom, and church.
Draw “Lilly Loves Others” in the empty grid. Look at the drawing of how she appears in her own grid. Then draw her in the empty grid.
Memory Verse:
“Love each other as I have loved you” (from John 15:12, NIV).
DEAR PARENTS
Your child is learning the importance of being compassionate toward others. Point out opportunities where he or she can show compassion to someone this week.
Kind and Caring
What can you do or give this week to show kindness and compassion? Write your answer below.
This week, I will…
Next, write the names of two students sitting next to or across from you on the lines below. Write kind things about them. For example, you may say, “Lisa is very smart.”
Student #1
Student #2
Name ________________________________
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
PRIMARY LIFE APPLICATION STORY
Gabe and Dad walked into the school gym.
“Your coach seems nice. Your new court looks good,” said Dad, smiling. Gabe looked around. The basketball hoops were new. The benches were clean. The floor was shiny.
A door opened and the players ran out.
“Those kids are so big!” gasped Gabe. “They will never let me play on this team.”
“You can do it,” said Dad.
Gabe shook his head. “I’m too afraid.”
“Son, God gave you the ability,” said Dad. “Ask Him to help you play well.”
LESSON
4 • SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
“If the LORD is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and will give it to us” (Numbers 14:8, NIV).
Help Is on the Way
God said to Moses, “Send a leader from each tribe into Canaan to explore. I am going to give the land to the Israelites.” Moses did what God asked. The men came back after forty days.
“Canaan is full of milk and honey. It has beautiful fruit,” the leaders said. They showed the people the fruit they had brought back.
“But the people are powerful. The cities are large,” the leaders said.
The Israelites cried. They were scared. Joshua and Caleb were not afraid.
“The land is very good. If God is pleased with us, He will lead us into it. We must not disobey God. We do not have to be afraid of the people who are there. God is with us,” they said.
Answer the questions. Then read the riddle below. To find the answer, write the letters on the lines that match the colored dots.
Answer the questions. Then read the riddle below. To find the answer, write the letters on the lines that match the colored dots.
1. Who did God speak to? ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
2. What land did the Israelite leaders explore?
3. How many leaders were not afraid? ____ ____ ____
4. What were their names? ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ and ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
5. How did the Israelites feel?
Why should you trust God when you are afraid?
6. Because ____
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Verse: (Numbers
“That night all the members of the community raised their voices and wept aloud” (from Numbers 14:1, NIV).
DEAR PARENTS
Your children will learn about how God promised good things for the children of Israel. God promised to bless them, protect them, and provide for them. But some of the Israelites were afraid to trust God’s promises. Encourage your child that God promises to be with them and give them good things too!
No Fear
No Fear
No Fear
Fear kept the Israelites out of Canaan, God’s promise for them. God can stop fear if we pray for help. Find the words in the word search that tell where we can pray and who we can pray for.
Fear kept the Israelites out of Canaan, God’s promise for them. God can stop fear if we pray for help. Find the words in the word search that tell where we can pray and who we can pray for.
Fear kept the Israelites out of Canaan, God’s promise for them. God can stop fear if we pray for help. Find the words in the word search that tell where we can pray and who we can pray for.
Fear kept the Israelites out of Canaan, God’s promise them. God can stop fear if we pray for help. Find the the word search that tell where we can pray and who
