Week of September 27, 2015: Sin Entered the World

Bible Passage: Genesis 3:1­24
Main Point: Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God.
Key Passage: 1 Corinthians 8:6
Big Picture Question: What is sin? Sin is breaking God’s law, and sin separates people from God.

Before the fall, Adam and Eve enjoyed a loving, two ­way relationship with God. The garden was a true paradise. God filled the garden with good gifts so that they might enjoy them and give thanks to God; this glorifies God. All of that changed when Adam and Eve gave in to the serpent’s temptation. Eve believed the lie that leads many of us to sin: Maybe God is holding out on me.

God did not leave Adam and Eve without hope. He promised that one of Eve’s descendants would strike the head of the serpent. Each generation after Eve hoped that one of their children would be the Promised One—the One who would crush the head of the snake and put an end to the curse over creation. Sin is a big problem that needs a big solution. At just the right time, God sent His Son into the world.

Week of September 20, 2015: God Created People

Bible Passage: Genesis 1:26–2:25
Main Point: God created people in His own image; God created them male and female.
Key Passage: 1 Corinthians 8:6
Big Picture Question: Why did God create the world? God created the world and everything in it for His glory.

On the sixth day of creation, God created man in His own image. God formed the man out of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living. He skillfully formed man out of dust as a potter forms a pot out of clay.

Being made in God’s image means we are made like Him, or patterned after Him. God does not have a physical body; He is Spirit, and He has given each of us a spirit.

Week of September 13, 2015: God Created the World

Bible Passage: Genesis 1:1-25

Main Point: God created everything for His glory.

Key Passage: 1 Corinthians 8:6

Big Picture Question: Why did God create the world? God created the world and everything in it for His glory.

God is a powerful Creator. He is able to create just by speaking.The Bible tells us that Jesus is Lord of all creation. God saw His creation. and called it good. 

Day 1: Light

Day 2: Sky 

Day 3: Land, seas, trees

Day 4: Sun, stars, moon

Day 5: Fish, birds

Day 6: Animals and people

Day 7: God rested

God was not created. God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit have always existed. 

The Big Story

The entire Bible points to Jesus!

Week of Sep. 6, 2015:

Session Title: Jesus Christ Will Return
Bible Passage: Revelation 19–22
Big Picture Question: What will we do after Jesus returns? God will live with His people, and we will enjoy Him forever.
Key Passage: Revelation 22:12-13 
Unit Christ Connection: Jesus is making all things new

"While he was a prisoner on the island of Patmos, the apostle John had an amazing vision of heaven. Jesus told John to write down everything he saw. John saw things that will happen when Jesus comes back to earth. Jesus— who entered Jerusalem humbly on a donkey—will come victoriously, riding on a white horse. His name will be on His robe and His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS."

A new creation, a new heaven and new earth will appear, and the Lord will live with his people. The promise of a new creation fills believers with hope, and encourages them to share their faith with others.

Week of Aug. 30, 2015: God's Warning to the Seven Churches

Session Title: God’s Warning to Seven Churches 
Bible Passage: Revelation 1–3
Big Picture Question: What did Jesus tell the churches about Himself? Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end.
Key Passage: Revelation 22:12-13
Unit Christ Connection: Jesus is making all things new

Like many other authors of the Bible, John received visions from Jesus. Christ told John to write down what he saw, and John obeyed. Jesus loves the church. His message to seven local churches called them to turn away from their sin and remain faithful to Him. Jesus saves sinners and changes them to be like Him.

"Jesus loves the Church. The Church is made up of people who have trusted in Jesus, who are committed to one another, and who meet together to worship Jesus and share the Gospel. Jesus loves the Church as His bride.  Jesus’ message to seven local churches called them to turn away from their sin and remain faithful to Him. The Lord is slow to anger and patient, wanting everyone to repent".

Welcome to September!

What a year 2015 has been so far, and September is just starting! KidZone is growing and changing!

Here are some of the things that have happened so far in 2015:
   -computer check-ins
   -classrooms moved, and a new check-in station/ tower and wall were built
   -we had an incredible Easter celebration
   -new #ILMC board
   -new room leaders, in some of our classes
   -a Teddies and Cocoa party
   -kids only worship, and a new Jana CD!
   -summertime centers
   -VBS: Journey Off The Map
   -new birthday boards
   -an all KZ training
   -service day
   -at least 8 babies have been born
   -a new Generations Pastor was hired
... and that is just the first 2/3 of the year!

Just wait and see what is next!

On September 6, we will be finishing the Gospel Project curriculum, learning about the return of Jesus, ending a three year cycle.

On September 13, we will be starting the new Gospel Project cycle, returning to Genesis. We will also return to our regular schedule, no longer doing rotations. (Your child(ren) will stay in one class instead of traveling to different rooms). It is also the weekend of the Westwoods Fall Kick-Off, with the new series "Jesus is..."! Be sure to join us!

Blessings,
The KidZone Team
wcckidzone@gmail.com