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SUMMER 2011
Early Bible Steps is a home and church resource for teaching younger preschoolers about God
How to Use Teachers
Early Bible Steps learner guide is a gummed pad of tear-off pages which can be used during the session by teachers and at home by parents. You will want to have a gummed pad for each child enrolled plus extras for new members and visitors. Separate the pages at the beginning of the quarter, or tear off dated pages as you need them each week.
This quarter in Early Bible Steps... Pages for parents Distribute these articles for parents at the beginning of the quarter or at other times as desired. • Parent Connection • Summer Safety • The Library • Staying Consistent
Pages for Preschoolers ake-home pages are dated (one per week) T and relate directly to the biblical content. Use the page during the session to supplement and enhance activities in the learning centers. Give each child a dated page to take home. Encourage parents to use the page to review the Bible story and Bible truth to reinforce learning.
Bible Teaching for Kids Early Bible Steps Learner Guide Summer 2011 Volume 5 * Number 4 Production Team Content Editor Rachel Coe Production Editor Betty L. Hargis Graphic Designer Jackie Jones Senior Graphic Design Specialist Ernie Hickman Lead Childhood Ministry Specialist Bill Emeott Childhood Ministry Specialist Klista Storts Editorial Project Leader R. Scott Wiley
MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL Director, Childhood Ministry Publishing Jerry Vogel Managing Directors, Landry R. Holmes & Childhood Ministry Publishing
Judy Latham
Director, Childhood Ministry Mary Katharine Hunt Director, Sunday School David Francis Director, Publishing Gary H. Hauk LifeWay Church Resources Contributing Writers Brenda Morris, Jennifer Cogley, Joyce Capps, Susanne Pitman, Cindy Petty
SUMMER 2011
Bible Teaching for Kids Early Bible Steps Learner Guide (ISSN 1557-4482; Item Number 005075142) is published quarterly by LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, One LifeWay Plaza, Nashville, TN 37234, Thom S. Rainer, President.© 2011 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. For ordering or inquiries visit www.lifeway.com or WRITE LifeWay Church Resources Customer Service, One LifeWay Plaza, Nashville, TN 372340113. For subscriptions or subscription address changes E-MAIL [email protected], FAX (615) 251-5818, or write to the above address. For bulk shipments mailed quarterly to one address E-MAIL [email protected], FAX (615) 2515933, or write to the above address. We believe that the Bible has God for its author; salvation for its end; and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter and that all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. The 2000 statement of The Baptist Faith and Message is our doctrinal guideline.
EARLY BIBLE STEPS
June 5, 2011
Ezra Read the Bible Based on Nehemiah 8:1-12 Daddies, mothers, boys, and girls were in the street. They came to hear Ezra read from the Bible scroll. Ezra stood on a big wooden platform so the people could see him. He carefully unrolled the scroll. The people stood. They wanted to hear the words written in the Bible scroll. They knew the Bible was important and helped them learn about God. Ezra prayed, “Thank You, God.” Then he began to read. Everyone listened. Ezra said wonderful things about God. Some men helped the people understand the words. When they heard the Bible words, the people knew what God wanted them to do.
Let’s Talk
Early Bible Steps
about the story
✽✽ Can you find the man reading the Bible scroll? ✽✽ Who listened to Ezra read important words?
Match the Bibles Which Bibles look alike? Touch the Bible you see at church.
Church to Home Bible Truth: Reading the Bible shows our love for God. Bible Phrase: G od gave us the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:16 Look for opportunities to look at the Bible with your child and let him hear words about God. Turn to 2 Timothy 3:16 and read the words “God gave us the Bible.” Bible Teaching for Kids Early Bible Steps Learner Guide © 2011 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in the U.S.A.
SUMMER 2011
Early Bible Steps is a home and church resource for teaching younger preschoolers about God
How to Use Teachers
Early Bible Steps learner guide is a gummed pad of tear-off pages which can be used during the session by teachers and at home by parents. You will want to have a gummed pad for each child enrolled plus extras for new members and visitors. Separate the pages at the beginning of the quarter, or tear off dated pages as you need them each week.
This quarter in Early Bible Steps... Pages for parents Distribute these articles for parents at the beginning of the quarter or at other times as desired. • Parent Connection • Summer Safety • The Library • Staying Consistent
Pages for Preschoolers ake-home pages are dated (one per week) T and relate directly to the biblical content. Use the page during the session to supplement and enhance activities in the learning centers. Give each child a dated page to take home. Encourage parents to use the page to review the Bible story and Bible truth to reinforce learning.
Bible Teaching for Kids Early Bible Steps Learner Guide Summer 2011 Volume 5 * Number 4 Production Team Content Editor Rachel Coe Production Editor Betty L. Hargis Graphic Designer Jackie Jones Senior Graphic Design Specialist Ernie Hickman Lead Childhood Ministry Specialist Bill Emeott Childhood Ministry Specialist Klista Storts Editorial Project Leader R. Scott Wiley
MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL Director, Childhood Ministry Publishing Jerry Vogel Managing Directors, Landry R. Holmes & Childhood Ministry Publishing
Judy Latham
Director, Childhood Ministry Mary Katharine Hunt Director, Sunday School David Francis Director, Publishing Gary H. Hauk LifeWay Church Resources Contributing Writers Brenda Morris, Jennifer Cogley, Joyce Capps, Susanne Pitman, Cindy Petty
SUMMER 2011
Bible Teaching for Kids Early Bible Steps Learner Guide (ISSN 1557-4482; Item Number 005075142) is published quarterly by LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, One LifeWay Plaza, Nashville, TN 37234, Thom S. Rainer, President.© 2011 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. For ordering or inquiries visit www.lifeway.com or WRITE LifeWay Church Resources Customer Service, One LifeWay Plaza, Nashville, TN 372340113. For subscriptions or subscription address changes E-MAIL [email protected], FAX (615) 251-5818, or write to the above address. For bulk shipments mailed quarterly to one address E-MAIL [email protected], FAX (615) 2515933, or write to the above address. We believe that the Bible has God for its author; salvation for its end; and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter and that all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. The 2000 statement of The Baptist Faith and Message is our doctrinal guideline.
EARLY BIBLE STEPS
June 5, 2011
Ezra Read the Bible Based on Nehemiah 8:1-12 Daddies, mothers, boys, and girls were in the street. They came to hear Ezra read from the Bible scroll. Ezra stood on a big wooden platform so the people could see him. He carefully unrolled the scroll. The people stood. They wanted to hear the words written in the Bible scroll. They knew the Bible was important and helped them learn about God. Ezra prayed, “Thank You, God.” Then he began to read. Everyone listened. Ezra said wonderful things about God. Some men helped the people understand the words. When they heard the Bible words, the people knew what God wanted them to do.
Let’s Talk
Early Bible Steps
about the story
✽✽ Can you find the man reading the Bible scroll? ✽✽ Who listened to Ezra read important words?
Match the Bibles Which Bibles look alike? Touch the Bible you see at church.
Church to Home Bible Truth: Reading the Bible shows our love for God. Bible Phrase: G od gave us the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:16 Look for opportunities to look at the Bible with your child and let him hear words about God. Turn to 2 Timothy 3:16 and read the words “God gave us the Bible.” Bible Teaching for Kids Early Bible Steps Learner Guide © 2011 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in the U.S.A.
