Dec. 3 & 4: We Can Help Others Meet Jesus

This Weekend in MC Park, in Sunday School (4s through 5^th) and Elementary Worship, your child will learn about the story of John the Baptist.

John the Baptist Prepares the Way for Jesus

You can review the story in Mark 1:1-8. A great memory verse for your family this week is Psalm 51:10a—“Create in me a pure heart, O God”

Questions for review with your child:

1.    What messages can you think of to tell others about Jesus’ love?

2.    Why do you think John the Baptist was supposed to “make straight paths” for Jesus?

3.    How can we “make straight paths” for Jesus, too?

4.    Who are two people you’d like to help meet Jesus?

5.    Why do you think God wants us to tell others about his Son, Jesus?

6.    Why does everyone need Jesus in his or her life?

7.    Why should the world be joyful about Jesus coming?

8.    Why is a joyful attitude so important when we are trying to tell others about Jesus?

9.    How can we get ready for Jesus?

10. How can we help others get ready for Jesus?

11. Why is it so important for us to get ready for Jesus?

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The 3s Sunday School (10:00):

Surprise! Angels Visit Mary and Joseph

Verses for this lesson: Luke 1:30-31 and Matthew 1:20-21

1.    Why did the angels visit Mary and Joseph?

2.    How did Mary and Joseph feel to meet angels?

3.    How would you feel to be visited by angels?

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In Worship and Wonder now through Jan. 15, every class (preschoolers on Sat. night, 3s-2nd graders at 9 a.m. Sunday; 3s, 4s and Ks at 11 a.m. Sunday) will be studying the same lesson. This week's lesson is the third in the Advent series ...

The Shepherds Show the Way to Bethlehem

Verses for this lesson: Matt 1-2 and Luke 1-2

Questions to wonder about with your child:

1.    I wonder how the shepherds felt when angels spoke to them?

2.    I wonder how they felt on the way to Bethlehem?

3.    I wonder if they will find the Savior, God’s special child named Jesus?

4.    I wonder what will happen when they find Jesus?