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Sunday Curriculum Overview
 
When FaithWeaver® was being developed they asked: What If . . .
 
…family members could get into the car after church and talk about the same     Bible story each person just experienced?
 
…children could experience God for themselves in worship?
 
…kids could grow closer to God through friendships and service to others?
 
…families could grow in faith together?
 
With FaithWeaver They Can!
 
Research shows the most powerful influences on faith development are the conversations that take place in the home. Faith grows best when the family and church partner together. The resources have everyone in Acorns to Oaks studying the same Bible story, on the same day, in age-appropriate ways. Kids Celebration and the home are woven together. No matter the age level–Preschool to Grade 6 –each person leaves Sunday morning with a common reference point, so the Bible discussions and application continue outside the church walls. Families can then think about, talk about and actively live their faith–together–throughout the week. FaithWeaver is more than just learning Bible facts. It’s understanding and applying God’s Word to everyday life. And it gives family members common spiritual ground. Now they can talk about the true Bible adventures that they experienced Sunday morning as they drive home–and all throughout the week!
 
Through the Bible Scope and Sequence
 
The 3-year FaithWeaver® scope and sequence provides an overview of the Old Testament every three years (in the Summer and Fall quarters) and an overview of the New Testament every year (in the Winter and Spring quarters)! With the Bible as the basis, FaithWeaver helps everyone know, love and follow Jesus.
 
FaithWeaver makes it EASY to keep the Bible center stage with Bible-rich resources that are EASY to prepare and share. Everyone explores and experiences the same Bible story in age-appropriate, interactive ways that appeal to all learning styles. Interactions that move from Bible knowledge to understanding and unforgettable life application.
 
In FaithWeaver Bible Curriculum, many elements bring exciting benefits to our learners:
 
· Each lesson concentrates on answering one important question from the
Bible and applying that answer to learners’ lives.
 
· Scripture memorization concentrates on understanding and application.
 
· Systematic coverage of the Bible helps learners put God’s story all together.
 
· The curriculum makes Bible learning fun.
 
· Student Books encourage continued learning at home.
 
· The "Driving Home the Point" weekly pages equip parents to encourage kids’ faith growth at home.
 
Here’s an example from an actual week’s Bible story:
 
Jesus Is Born
(Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-20)
 
Key Verse: I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10b-11)
 
Bible Point: Jesus was born.
 
Key Question: Why do we celebrate Christmas?
 
Preschool: Through stories, songs, rhymes, games, crafts, and a special puppet show, preschoolers learn that Jesus was born to show us how much God loves us. With the manger scene they complete and take home, preschoolers can tell others the story of Jesus’ birth.
 
Younger Elementary: Younger elementary students enjoy games, crafts, and an interactive story time as they learn that God loves us so much, he sent Jesus so we can be close to God. With the shepherds or ornaments they create and bring home, children remember to spread the good news about Jesus.
 
Older Elementary: Older elementary students explore the Christmas story from a fresh angle as they learn that Jesus was born to bring us to God. They brainstorm together ways they can offer Jesus their gifts.
 
With everyone exploring the same Bible stories in age-appropriate ways, families have a common thread, a common Bible story, to tie them together. Families can then think about, talk about and actively live their faith–together–throughout the week. FaithWeaver uses the power of the family to weave faith into life.
 
With FaithWeaver®, the Bible Is the Basis for Everything
 
“…from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness." —2 Timothy 3:15-16
 
How were the Bible passages chosen?
 
We wanted to balance the learning between Old and New Testaments, and we chose the following systematic way to do that:
 
· New Testament. Because churches like to zero in on Jesus’ birth at Christmastime and his death and resurrection at Easter, we decided to build our winter and spring quarters around those events plus the other material in the New Testament. Each year during winter and spring quarters, the lessons walk through one of the synoptic Gospel accounts (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) and draw additional material from John. December focuses on events leading up to and including Jesus’ birth. After that, through the rest of the winter and early spring, the lessons take students through Jesus’ life and ministry, leading up to Easter. After Easter and through the rest of the spring quarter, the curriculum focuses on events and teaching of the early church.
 
· Old Testament. To effectively help students understand the Old Testament as a whole, students will walk through it chronologically during the summer and fall quarters. Every three years, students will cover the entire Old Testament, beginning with Genesis in the first fall quarter, and ending with some of the minor prophets in the final summer quarter. In the process, students will be able to connect all the Bible stories into one complete story–the story of God’s working among and through imperfect people.
 
In addition to using the FaithWeaver curriculum, we will involve elementary students in quarterly service projects. These projects will be described in a flyer you will receive with your quarterly schedule. If you have suggestions for service projects please notify the Pastor to Children and Families or the age appropriate Coordinator.