Nursery
Babies at Canyon Church are shown the love of God by being played with, held and cared for.
Walkers & Preschool
Currently we are combining the Walker and Preschool classes as there have been a small number of children in these classes. We are watching attendance closely and as this class grows, we are ready to split the Preschoolers into their own classroom.
Bible Story:
Mary was going to have a baby. An angel had come to tell Mary about this baby. Her baby would be special. He would be God's Son. When it was time to have her baby, Mary and Joseph had to take a trip. They walked and walked for three days. Finally Mary and Joseph came to Bethlehem. There were so many people that there weren't any rooms left in the motel. There wasn't anywhere else for them to stay. Finally, Mary and Joseph found a place to stay. It wasn't a nice place. It probably wasn't even a clean place. It was a place for animals to stay! Mary's little baby was born there. Mary wrapped the little baby in some clean cloths and then she laid Him in a manger filled with clean straw. Mary and Joseph named this baby Jesus. (taken from Luke 2:1-7.)
Key Point:
We celebrate Christmas because it is Jesus's birthday!
Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade)
This classroom will also be split into smaller classes as attendance continues to grow.
The kids are continuing a series called "What's Bugging You?" Today's topic was on Discipleship. It is our prayer that each child understands the importance of becoming more like Jesus by reading the Bible and praying.
Bible Story:
Jesus personally asked twelve men to be His disciples. James was fishing with his brother John when Jesus asked them to follow Him. They immediately left their boat and followed Jesus to be His disciples. James was with Him on a mountain when God said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased. Listen to Him!" James also witnessed Jesus do miracles like raise a girl from the dead. James believed Jesus was God's Son and wanted to become like Christ. He continued to believe even after Jesus died on the cross and was buried. James taught others about Christ even though it was dangerous. (Taken from Matt. 4:21, 17:5, Mark 3:17, 5:37, 14:33, and John 21:1-2)
Key Point:
Disciples aren't only in the Bible. A disciple is anyone who believes in Jesus and decides to become like Him. We can choose to be a disciple. We can choose to become like Jesus by reading the Bible and making wise choices like Jesus teaches us to do.
Memory Verse:
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5 NIV.
Live It:
1. Why does God want us to follow his Son, Jesus?
2. How can you serve Jesus with your life?
3. Say a prayer before bedtime!
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