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Family Activities – Week 18

-Jesus called the disciples to do something different with their skills and lives. What has God asked you to do in a different way than before? -Talk about times when Family Activities – Week 18

Bible Background – Week 18

Jesus was a rabbi, a teacher. It was typical for a rabbi to have followers. These disciples, or students, might be referred to as a school. Jesus’ followers were not Bible Background – Week 18

Week 17 – Family Activities

-Remind your family it is God’s Word and the water at baptism that welcomes us into God’s family. A candle is given at baptism to help remind us to shine Week 17 – Family Activities

Week 17 – Bible Background

Baptism, a rite of repentance, cleansing, and new life, predates Christianity. Some Jewish groups practiced baptism. John the Baptist was Jesus’ forerunner who proclaimed that the reign of God was Week 17 – Bible Background

Family Activities – Week 13

-Remind your family that in Bible times, parents told stories about the mighty things God has done. Remind them that there weren’t books, tv, or computers to learn about God. Family Activities – Week 13

Family Activities – Week 11

-Daniel trusted God to keep him safely through the night in the lions’ den. Who has helped you safely through something difficult in your life? Give thanks for God’s presence Family Activities – Week 11

Bible Background – Week 11

The book of Daniel was written to encourage the people of God when they were oppressed and exploited. The first six chapters tell six stories of the faithful young Daniel. Bible Background – Week 11

Gingerbread House Party

Gingerbread Kits Available • Free and fun for all ages! • One per Sunday School child (plus we have some extras for adults!) • Pick-up on Sunday, Nov. 28 and Gingerbread House Party

SWEET SNOWMEN FROM SALEM

Share the Christmas spirit while offering a sweet treat and a pair of gloves to the 400 students at C.T. Vivian Primary School (previously Thomas Jefferson.) How to participate: Donate SWEET SNOWMEN FROM SALEM

Family Activities – Week 6

• Talk about Bible times foods and if available purchase some to try. Examples: olives, goat’s cheese, pomegranate seeds, dates, golden raisins, figs, matzoh, pita bread. After trying some of Family Activities – Week 6