This Week in Religion (Dec. 5th)

What a great week.  The students really had good discussion in all classes.  What a joy it is to talk about Jesus.  Here is what we did...

1st and 2nd Grade...

We starting talking about Moses and the Golden Calf.  It is found in Exodus 32-34.  We also reviewed on how to use the Bible.

Memory Work due on Dec. 14th...

Before me no god was formed; nor will there be one after me.  (Isaiah 43:10b)

3rd and 4th Grade...

We talked about Jospeh and how God's plan is greater than our plans.  We looked at when times get tough in our life, we can talk to God and ask Him to help us through it. 

Memory Work due on Dec. 14th...

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1)

5th Grade...

We finished up talking about the abundant gifts God gives us and how we can look at these gifts as blessings.  We also looked at how we can use our gifts to share Him, especially during this season.  We also talked about how God protects us in tough times.

Memory Word due on Dec. 14th...

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  He was with God in the beginning. (John 1:1-2)

6th-8th Grade...

We spend the time talking about the Golden Calf and how the people of Israel showed little faith in God, but yet, God still provided for their needs.  We also started talking about Public Worship.

Memory Word due on Dec. 14th...

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  He was with God in the beginning. (John 1:1-2)

This is will be the last post before Christmas.  Next week all students will get two memory sheets for Jan. through May.  Please be aware that one should come home to you!

Blessings to all of you and have a blessed and Merry Christmas.

This Week in Religion (Oct. 10th-14th)

It is MEAP testing weeks...so the schedule has all been messed up.  But I look at this as a blessing.  I can spend a little more time looking at the lessons and in prayer.

1st and 2nd Grade...

We are spending time looking at Joseph.  We are not only using a videos, but also reading the story in the Bible.  The students are amazed at the dreams that both Joseph and Pharaoh had.  We will be continuing this through next week.

Memory Work...Due Oct. 12th

Trust in the Lord with all your heart (Proverbs 3:5)


3rd - 8th Grade...

Due to MEAP testing, we will push memory work back one week....no memory work next week. 

This Week in Religion (Oct. 3rd-7th)

This week was different.  This week was actually preparing for next weeks lessons. 

1st and 2nd Grade...

This week we finished the veggie tale video ...  Larry Boy and the Fib from Outer Space.  It was a great opportunity to see how lying can grow and actually become a bigger problem.  We also talked about Jacob's Ladder and how God made great promises to us.  We will finished this next week and start looking at Joseph.

There will be no memory work for next week due to testing.


3rd and 4th Grade...

We watched veggie tales to start the week as we are preparing to look at how Jacob lied to get the blessing  We are also talking about Abram and how God blesses him and changes his name.

There will be no memory work for next week due to testing.



5th Grade....

We spent time talking about the 1st and 2nd commandments.  We looked not only at the worldly meaning but also into God's word to see that the deeper meaning of these two commandments.

There will be no memory work for next week due to testing.


6th-8th Grade...

We are just starting to look at Joseph and his life.  This week we introduced who Joseph was.  We also watched Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (which is the story of Joseph).  Next week we will dwell in scripture and talk about what the video showed.

There will be no memory work for next week due to testing.


I am continuing to work with them on  how to find our lessons in scripture.  It is a challenge sometimes as it does take longer to get everyone on the same page, but the rewards are great when we are all there.  God continues to bless the opportunity to grow in His word.  Thank you for the opportunity to share Him with your child.

This Week in Religion (Sept. 26th - 30th)

God is so good.  What a great week in religion for all classes. 

1st and 2nd Grade ...

We had the opportunity to talk about Jacob and Esau.  We took a look at how Jacob and Rebekah tricked Isaac for the blessing.  This was a great opportunity to talk about lying and the dangers of it.  We will continue this next week on Monday.  But we also talked about God's grace to us and that God did forgive Jacob and that the promise of a Savior passed through the line of Jacob.

Memory work due Wednesday, Oct. 5th...

Serve one another in love.  (Galatians 5:13)


3rd and 4th Grade ...

This was a wonderful week with them.  We spent time talking about The Tower of Babel.  We talked about the theories (interpretations) of the Tower of Babel and what scripture says.  It was good time to share that scripture tells us the story but man adds their own twist to things.  We dwelled in scripture and looked at Romans 5:8 which says, But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Memory Work due Wednesday, Oct. 5th...

Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise His Holy name. (Psalm 103:1)


5th Grade ...

In 5th grade religion, we spent the week talking about the Law and Gospel.  We talked about how in scripture there is disobedience, consequence, and deliverance.  We also looked at Romans 6:23, which shares,  "For the wages (what you deserve) of sin is death (eternal seperation from God), but the gift (grace) of God is eternal life (life forever in heaven) in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Memory Work due Wednesday, Oct. 5th...

The Lord's Prayer


6th-8th Grade ...

We had the opportunity to talk through the Bible stories of the Flood and also The Tower of Babel.  We dwelled in scripture to see that God did make a covenant to all of us after the flood.  We also talked about being humble and looked at 1 Peter 5:1-7.

To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: ² Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; ³ not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. ⁴ And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
 ⁵ In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,
   “God opposes the proud
   but shows favor to the humble.”^[a]
 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. ⁷ Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Memory Work due Oct. 5th...

The Lord's Prayer

This Week in Religion (Sept. 19th - 23rd)

What an awesome week we had.  The students are growing in knowledge and also becoming more open to sharing their faith and asking questions about faith and salvation.  It is such an honor to be talking with them and hearing how God has blessed them and your families.

1st and 2nd grade ...

In religion this week, we spent a few days on how the rainbow represents God's covenant...His promise.  We also took time to create a rainbow and talked about what was saved on Noah's ark.  Finally, we briefly touched on the promise to Abram and Sarai. 

Wanted to give you a heads up...many of the students didn't say their memory work this week!  I will be reminding them during the week about memory work, but please take the time to also work with them at home.

Memory Work.... Due Wednesday, Sept. 28th

The Lord is faithful to all His promises.  (Psalm 145:13)


3rd and 4th Grade...

This week we had the opportunity to talk about Cain and Abel.  We talked how God did protect Cain after he had murdered Abel and how one sin leads to another (example...Cain's jealousy and anger to God and Abel lead to the murder).  We also talked about God's saving grace...that Christ took the punishment for our sins.

Wanted to give you a heads up...many of the students didn't say their memory work this week!  I will be reminding them during the week about memory work, but please take the time to also work with them at home.

Memory Work.... Due Wednesday, Sept. 28th

The Lord is faithful to all His promises.  (Psalm 145:13)


5th and 6th-8th Grade Religion

This week was a little different.  We spent time on a "contemporary issue".  We took time to discuss and dwell into scripture on the topic of Conflict Resolution.  We spent time reading Matthew 18:21-22; Luke 6:37; and 1 Corinthians 13:7.  We also looked at 2 Corinthians 5:15-21 and saw how Paul spoke to the believers at Corinth.

Memory Work... Due Wednesday, Sept. 28th

Old Testament books of the Bible ...   Hosea - Malachi



Hope everyone is having a blessed week.  Looking forward to the opportunity to share, listen, and dwell into scripture with the students again next week.

This Week in Religion (Sept. 12th-16th)

What an opportunity we have had to dwell into God's Word.  The students have asked questions and have had to really get involved in scripture.  Even the 1st and 2nd graders are starting to learn how to find passages in the Bible. 

Here is what we worked on this week....

1st and 2nd Grade...

This week we took a look at Noah's ark and the flood.  On Tuesday, we went outside and started to measure out the size of the ark...using what scripture said.  We also spent time on Wednesday on how to look up passages in the Bible...this will be an ongoing process as it is a new concept to many of them.


Next Week's Memory Work...due Wednesday, Sept. 21st. 

Arise; shine, for your light has come.  (Isaiah 60:1)


3rd and 4th grade...

This week we talked about Adam and Eve and the fall into sin.  As we discussed this, we talked about how, even in Genesis, there was a foreshadow of our Savior, Jesus Christ.  Lots of questions...which I totally love.

Next Week's Memory Work...due Wednesday, Sept. 21st. 

Arise, shine, for your light has come.  (Isaiah 60:1)


5th grade...

In 5th grade religions, we have been spending time talking about who God is and the importance of studying scripture.  We have jumped around in the Bible to see God's attributes and How God gives His word to us.


Next Week's Memory Work...due Wednesday, Sept. 21st. 

Old Testament Books of the Bible....   Ezra - Daniel


6th-8th grade...

We have continued in Genesis, looking at the fall of man and also Cain and Abel.  We have spent time looking at, even though the story is in Genesis, God is speaking to us also and we need to apply these things in our own lives.

Next Week's Memory Work...due Wednesday, Sept. 21st. 

Old Testament Books of the Bible....   Ezra - Daniel