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Preschool track
Overview of Philippians
The apostle Paul was a prisoner in Rome, locked in chains for his faith in Jesus. He was suffering and knew he might die soon. But his words in this letter may surprise you. From his prison cell, paul wrote a hopeful and joyful letter to his friends in the city of Philippi.
Paul began this letter by remembering that the Philippians were his trusted partners in spreading the word about Jesus (Phil 1:3-8). Their friendship went back to the time Paul started their church (Acts 16:11-40).
Then Paul wrote important lessons about living with joy that were true for his friends at Philippi and for us today. He taught that we find joy when we serve each other like Jesus served us (Phil 2:1-11). He taught that knowing Jesus is the most valuable part of life (Phil 4:6-8). Paul taught that we can be happy whether we are hungry or well-fed, well-off or poor (Phil 4:12), and that we can face anything because God makes us strong (Phil 4:13). God will meet our every need (Phil 4:19). This letter shows us that Jesus can make us joyful no matter what we face in life!
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
Paul began this letter by remembering that the Philippians were his trusted partners in spreading the word about Jesus (Phil 1:3-8). Their friendship went back to the time Paul started their church (Acts 16:11-40).
Then Paul wrote important lessons about living with joy that were true for his friends at Philippi and for us today. He taught that we find joy when we serve each other like Jesus served us (Phil 2:1-11). He taught that knowing Jesus is the most valuable part of life (Phil 4:6-8). Paul taught that we can be happy whether we are hungry or well-fed, well-off or poor (Phil 4:12), and that we can face anything because God makes us strong (Phil 4:13). God will meet our every need (Phil 4:19). This letter shows us that Jesus can make us joyful no matter what we face in life!
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
Bible Readings
Paul Writes the Philippians (Philippians 4:8-9, 13) Reading
Paul writes a letter to the people who followed Jesus in the town of Philippi. Paul said, "Do your best to focus on all that is true, holy, just, pure, and worthy of praise. Practice what you have learned, received, heard, or saw other faithful people do. God's peace will be with you. Even when life is hard, God gives us strength and helps us be thankful."
*Taken from Celebrate Wonder Bible Storybook
*Taken from Celebrate Wonder Bible Storybook
I Wonder....
- what does "just" mean?
- how God's peace will be with us?
Discussion Questions
- How will you practice being faithful?
- What would you tell others about how faithful you are?
Videos
Godly Play
This video is 14:24 minutes long
Crossroad Kids' Club
This video is 3:57 minutes long
Songs
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Great is Thy Faithfulness by Lifetree Kids
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Rejoice in the Lord (Philippians 4:4) by Wonder Kids
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This song is 3:05 minutes long
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This song is 1:06 minutes long
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Kids Worship Motions: I Can Do All Things (Phil 4:13) by Arts Delivery
This song is 3:44 minutes long
Faith Gratitude Jar by Traci Smith
Materials:
Leader Preparation:
Instructions:
- Jar
- Scissors
- Paper
- Printer
- Practice Cards
- Optional
- materials to decorate jar
Leader Preparation:
- Gather the materials
- Print out the practice cards
- If child(ren) are younger, cut out the cards
Instructions:
- First read the instructions by Traci Smith
- Next, print out practice jars
- If you choose, you can decorate your jar however you want
- Then, cut out the practice cards
- Place them into the jar
- Finally, your family can choose when and how often you pull one of the cards out and answer/do what the card says.
Tips for Adults
The apostle Paul wrote this letter to his friends in Philippi while he was locked up in prison. It shows Paul had deep joy as he served God and spread the good news about Jesus.
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
Elementary Track
Overview of Philippians
The apostle Paul was a prisoner in Rome, locked in chains for his faith in Jesus. He was suffering and knew he might die soon. But his words in this letter may surprise you. From his prison cell, paul wrote a hopeful and joyful letter to his friends in the city of Philippi.
Paul began this letter by remembering that the Philippians were his trusted partners in spreading the word about Jesus (Phil 1:3-8). Their friendship went back to the time Paul started their church (Acts 16:11-40).
Then Paul wrote important lessons about living with joy that were true for his friends at Philippi and for us today. He taught that we find joy when we serve each other like Jesus served us (Phil 2:1-11). He taught that knowing Jesus is the most valuable part of life (Phil 4:6-8). Paul taught that we can be happy whether we are hungry or well-fed, well-off or poor (Phil 4:12), and that we can face anything because God makes us strong (Phil 4:13). God will meet our every need (Phil 4:19). This letter shows us that Jesus can make us joyful no matter what we face in life!
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
Paul began this letter by remembering that the Philippians were his trusted partners in spreading the word about Jesus (Phil 1:3-8). Their friendship went back to the time Paul started their church (Acts 16:11-40).
Then Paul wrote important lessons about living with joy that were true for his friends at Philippi and for us today. He taught that we find joy when we serve each other like Jesus served us (Phil 2:1-11). He taught that knowing Jesus is the most valuable part of life (Phil 4:6-8). Paul taught that we can be happy whether we are hungry or well-fed, well-off or poor (Phil 4:12), and that we can face anything because God makes us strong (Phil 4:13). God will meet our every need (Phil 4:19). This letter shows us that Jesus can make us joyful no matter what we face in life!
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
Overview: Philippians by Bible Project
This video is 9:13 minutes long
Bible Readings
Paul Writes the Philippians (Philippians 4:8-9, 13) Reading
Paul writes a letter to the people who followed Jesus in the town of Philippi. Paul said, "Do your best to focus on all that is true, holy, just, pure, and worthy of praise. Practice what you have learned, received, heard, or saw other faithful people do. God's peace will be with you. Even when life is hard, God gives us strength and helps us be thankful."
*Taken from Celebrate Wonder Bible Storybook
*Taken from Celebrate Wonder Bible Storybook
I Wonder....
- what does "just" mean?
- how God's peace will be with us?
Discussion Questions
- How will you practice being faithful?
- What would you tell others about how faithful you are?
Video
Godly Play
This video is 14:24 minutes long
Crossroad Kids' Club
This video is 3:57 minutes long
Songs
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Early Childhood Worship (Philippians 4:6) by Saddleback Kids
This song is 1:31 minutes long
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Through it All by Lifetree Kids
This song is 2:36 minutes long
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Great is Thy Faithfulness by Lifetree Kids
This song is 3:05 minutes long
Faith Gratitude Jars by Traci Smith
Materials:
Leader Preparation:
Instructions:
- Jar
- Scissors
- Paper
- Printer
- Practice Cards
- Optional
- materials to decorate jar
Leader Preparation:
- Gather the materials
- Print out the practice cards
- If child(ren) are younger, cut out the cards
Instructions:
- First read the instructions by Traci Smith
- Next, print out practice jars
- If you choose, you can decorate your jar however you want
- Then, cut out the practice cards
- Place them into the jar
- Finally, your family can choose when and how often you pull one of the cards out and answer/do what the card says.
Content for Adults
The apostle Paul wrote this letter to his friends in Philippi while he was locked up in prison. It shows Paul had deep joy as he served God and spread the good news about Jesus.
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
Each Sunday there will be a class addressing the reading for that week. The classes will engage the particular Bible book for that week, paying specific attention to a theme or topic. These classes are hybrid and will meet each Sunday, in-person (EM307/308) and on Zoom, at 10:05am. The Zoom link is at the bottom of this email and is the same for each week.