Sunday School Lessons for Sunday, May 22

Discover 4:12

In the Beginning . . . Jumping into God’s Story

Peter Escapes from Prison

Objectives:

KEY CONCEPT: God wants us to pray together about everything.

KNOW WHAT: Children will hear how people prayed for Peter while he was in prison. As they prayed, God sent an angel to help Peter escape.

SO WHAT: Children will learn God wants us to pray about everything.

Bible Verse - “. . . Tell God about everything. Ask and pray.” Philippians 4:6

Summary: Acts 12:1-17  - Peter loved telling people about Jesus. King Herod arrested followers of Jesus, so he put Peter in jail and planned to bring him to trial after the Passover. Peter’s friends, who were a part of the church, prayed for him in their home. While Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, an angel of the Lord was sent to help Peter out of jail. Peter’s chains fell off and the angel led him out. Peter then went to his friends’ house. He told them how the Lord helped him.

Journey 4:12

iWorship

Lesson 1 – Why worship?

Big Idea: God created us to worship Him and we should remember to give God all the glory. We were created to worship God. God is waiting for us to worship Him. We can't keep it to ourselves.

Verse: “Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth.”    - Psalm 96: 9  

May Announcements From 4:12 Kids

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM 4:12 KIDS

REGISTRATION DAY - Want to register your child or student for Summer events, but don’t have internet access? Then you’re in luck!  THIS SUNDAY, May 15th, is Registration Day for 4:12 Kids, Merge 4:12 and Instill 4:12. Before and after the 9:30 and 11:00 services, Michele and Alli will be in the front lobby ready to assist you with online registrations. We can help you register your child as well as collect any payments/deposits that are due. Many of our registrations will close on May 31^st so we encourage you to use this time to get your kids registered! You can also register to be a VBS volunteer!!!!!!!!!!

CRAFTY KIDS SUMMER PROGRAM - Children ages 3-4 years are invited to join us from 10-11:30 a.m. Mondays in June for our new Crafty Kids workshop! Each Monday, we'll explore a different Bible Story and do a fun craft that corresponds with the story. This class is limited to 15 children and registration is required.  Cost is $25 per child and includes all supplies. Registration may be done via the online registration site. You can find the link on the church website. This event will meet June 6, 13, 20 and 27 in Room 203. Because of the hands-on nature of this event, we ask that at least one adult accompany your children.

VBS VOLUNTEERS DESPERATELY NEEDED - Yes, Michele is desperate for volunteers! To date, only 15 people have registered to be VBS Volunteers. As you know, VBS is a huge endeavor and we cannot do it without the help of our volunteers. We need adult as well as “Mergie”/Student volunteers. A special registration has been set up for volunteers on the registration page. If you need assistance registering, you can call or email Michele or you can register in the front lobby today!!! Even if you have verbally told Michele you’d like to volunteer, please register!

VBS DATE CHANGE - Please note, due to a conflict, Café VBS will now end on Thursday, July 28^th instead of Friday, July 29^th.

STORY TIME - Due to a recent decline in participation, Story Time has concluded for the Summer. Thank you to those of you who have supported this new outreach ministry. We will start up again in the Fall!

  

NO SUNDAY SCHOOL MAY 15th & 29^th - There will be no Sunday School on May 15th due to Confirmation Sunday. Also, there will be no Sunday School on May 29^th. This falls during Memorial Day weekend and many of our kids and volunteers will be out.

SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- 4:12 Kids and Merge 4:12 are both in need of volunteers to teach Sunday School this Summer in our Discover 4:12, Journey 4:12 and Merge 4:12 classes. If you are interested in teaching one to two times a month for any of these age groups, please contact Michele at michele @fumcmaumelle.org

Reasons To Register Online For Summer Splash Events!

1. It's the ONLY way to register!
2. It allows us to order enough supplies, food, etc for the events.
3. It keeps us from purchasing TOO many supplies.
4. It only takes about 10 minutes of your time.
5. Typing is less work than using pen and paper!
6. You will make sure your child gets a spot in one of our camps!
7. Michele has to let Ferncliff know how many kids will be attending Camp 3456 so they can make sure we are adequately staffed.
8. Once you do it, you'll be able to mark it off your to-do list!
9. Technology is cool!
10. Everyone + Online Registrations + Summer Splash Events = Happy Children's Minister!!!!!


So what are you waiting for? CLICK HERE today and get your kids registered. Having problems with the system? No worries, call or e-mail Michele at 501-851-2377 or michele@fumcmaumelle.org and I can help you!

Today's Lessons May, 1, 2011

Here's what the kids of 4:12 Kids learned today in Sunday School.

Discover 4:12 
Jesus Joins His Friends for Breakfast - John 21: 1-19
Key Concept: Jesus is our friend and He wants us to be His friend, too.
Objectives:
     Know What: We heard the story of Jesus helping His friends catch fish and eating breakfast with them.
     So What: We learned that Jesus wants to be our friend.
Verse: "I have loved you with an everlasting love..." Jeremiah 31:3

Journey 4:12

Theme: Share Jesus

Topic: Jesus Gives The Great Commission

Bible Topic: God paid the price for sin and those who believe in Him can have eternal life

Focus: Tell people who have not heard about Christ…all about Him

Life Point: Share the Good News

Scripture: “…Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.”