faith@home
Week 19
"Jesus Fishes for People"
January 24, 2021
When Jesus meets some fishermen,
he tells them to put down their nets.
They can't believe their full nets!
Then they recognize Jesus as the Lord.
They decide to follow him and become his disciples.
You'll also enjoy this Saddleback kids' cartoon video!
Click here to open the complete complete PDF lesson, with activities.
For more fun, here's a coloring page about Jesus and the fishermen.
Week 18
"Jesus Brings Good News"
January 17, 2021
Watch this great video about the time Jesus returned to Nazareth
and not everyone wanted to hear what he had to say.
The video has kid actors and will help your kids understand the story!
After you watch, try some of the great activities from the PDF lesson,
like adding a new verse to "Jesus Loves Me" and
drawing a picture of where you feel at home.
Click here to open the complete complete PDF lesson, with activities.
Week 17
"Jesus & John the Baptist"
January 10, 2021
This week, Kari reads the story about the man named John
who baptized Jesus.
After you've finished listening to the story,
watch one or both of these animated fun videos!
"The Baptism of Jesus": https://youtu.be/_VMNO2MAmwA
"John the Baptist": https://youtu.be/7NMHOLPWeTM
Then click here to open "John the Baptist" lesson PDF for some fun activities!
Week 16
"The Boy Jesus in the Temple"
January 3, 2021
This week's story about Jesus as a young boy
starts out with a mystery.
Where is he?
Mary and Joseph realize he's gone missing!
Today's lesson helps us find Jesus wherever we go.
Click here to open "The Jesus in the Temple" lesson PDF.
For more explanation of the story,
your kids will enjoy this animated video of "Jesus in the Temple."
WEEK 15
"Mary and Elizabeth"
December 20, 2020
This week, we learn about Mary and Elizabeth.
God told Mary that she would have a baby boy and name him Jesus,
and that he would be the son of God.
Mary went to her relative Elizabeth,
who knew Mary had been chosen for something great.
By sending Jesus, God brings hope and reveals the depths of God's love.
God does the impossible through ordinary people like Mary.
Click here to open the Mary and Elizabeth PDF lesson.
WEEK 14
"Isaiah's Prophecy of Hope"
December 13, 2020
Isaiah announces that God has good news.
God will bring justice and peace because God cares for all people.
We look forward in hope for God's coming kingdom,
and we are called to bring healing and hope until the day it comes.
Click here to open the "Isaiah's Prophecy of Hope" PDF lesson.
WEEK 13
"Joel's Prophecy of Hope"
December 6, 2020
This week we learn the story of the prophet Joel.
Joel preaches about God's patient, loving, and faithful nature.
God patiently and lovingly calls us to repent.
Click here to open the "Joel's Prophecy of Hope" PDF lesson.
WEEK 12
"Hope in the Lion's Den"
November 29, 2020
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!
Today we are going to learn about a message of hope,
specifically about Daniel and the Lions' Den.
There is a ton of fun projects and activities for you to do along with this story, so have fun with it!
Click here to open the "Hope in the Lions' Den" PDF lesson.
WEEK 11
"The New Covenant"
November 22, 2020
This week's lesson is about Jeremiah.
God told Jeremiah to write a message on a scroll for God's people,
but the king didn't listen and burned the scroll.
God told Jeremiah to rewrite the message on a new scroll
to give God's people another chance.
No matter what we do, God promises a new relationship with us.
Watch this video about Jeremiah and Baruch.
Then make your own scroll with directions in your faith@home binder.
Have fun filling in the "Best, Worst and the Unexpected" sheet with your family.
Click here to open "The New Covenant" PDF lesson.
WEEK 10
"Isaiah's Vision in the Temple"
November 15, 2020
Isaiah went to a temple and called to do God's work.
He was worried that he wasn't good enough to serve God.
God showed Isaiah that God calls imperfect people to do God's work.
This week's teacher is Pastor Patrick Fish.
Click here to open the "Isaiah's Vision in the Temple" lesson.
WEEK 9
"Jonah and the Big Fish"
November 8, 2020
This week we learn the story of Jonah.
God told Jonah to go to the city of Nineveh,
but Jonah disobeyed and sailed away instead.
God caused a storm, and Jonah learned to listen to God.
When God speaks to us, we need to listen.
This week's teacher is Kari Reiseck.
There is no PDF lesson this week, but you can click here to open this week's craft.
In addition, you can click here to open a fun extra coloring page.
WEEK 8
"The Widow of Zarephath"
November 1, 2020
This week, we learn about the prophet Elijah.
Elijah meets a widow and tells her that she and her son will never run out of food.
God often provides for us in ways we do not expect,
and God can speak to anyone and through anyone, no matter who they are.
This week's teacher is Miss Anna.
This week, in addition to the video above, we encourage you and your kids to watch this extra video
that will help little kids (and big kids, too) understand this week's more complicated lesson.
Click here to open "The Widow of Zarephath" lesson.
WEEK 7
"God's Promise to David"
October 25, 2020
David makes a promise to God that isn't in God's plan.
God promised that David's family
would be on the throne of Israel forever.
We can never out-give God.
This week's teacher is Kari Reiseck.
Click here to open the "God's Promise to David" lesson.
WEEK 6
"Hannah Promises Samuel to God"
October 18, 2020
This week, we learn the story of Hannah.
Hannah had no children and was looked down on by everyone.
She prayed to God for a son and promised to raise him to serve God,
and God answered her prayer gave her a son.
God hears our prayers and rewards our faith.
Watch the Stick Figure Scripture's video about "The Story of Hannah" (either here or on our YouTube playlist).
Then try some of the fun activities in your faith@home binder with your family!
Click here to open the "Hannah Promises Samuel to God" lesson.
WEEK 5
"The Golden Calf"
October 11, 2020
God keeps his promises and welcomes us back even when we turn away.
The Israelites worshipped a calf statue instead of God,
but God forgave them and welcomed them back to God.
This week's teacher is Kari Reiseck.
Click here to open "The Golden Calf" lesson.
WEEK 4
"The Promises of Passover"
October 4, 2020
Exodus 12:1-13, 13:1-8
Passover is a celebration that God designed
to remind the Jewish people of how God saved them from Egypt.
God saves us and gives us ways to remember and celebrate being saved.
This week's teacher is Tracy Anderson.
This week, in addition to the video above, we encourage you and your kids to watch this extra video
that will help little kids (and big kids, too) understand this week's more complicated lesson.
Click here to open "The Promise of Passover" lesson.
WEEK 3
"Joseph and His Brothers"
September 27, 2020
Genesis 37
This week we learn about Joseph.
Joseph's brothers hurt him, but he forgave them.
God can take the bad things humans do and use them for good.
Watch the Saddleback Kids' video about "Joseph and His Coat" (either here or on our YouTube playlist).
Then try some of the fun activities in your faith@home binder with your family!
There's wax paper included in your binder to make the Many-Colored Dream Wheel.
Post pictures of your finished project on the St. Mark's Family Group on Facebook.
Click here to open the "Joseph and His Brothers" lesson.
WEEK 2
"God's Promise to Abram"
September 20, 2020
Genesis 15:1-6
This week, we will learn a lesson about how
God cares for us as communities, families, and individuals.
We will learn how God followed through on a promise to Abram.
This week's teacher is Sarah Anderson.
Click here to open the "God's Promise to Abram" lesson.
WEEK 1
"Creation and Fall"
September 13, 2020
Genesis 2:4b-7, 15-17; 3:1-8
This week we'll learn about God's creation
and what humans did with what God gave them.
We'll plant some bean seeds together and learn that God loves us
even when we make wrong choices.
This week's teacher is Kari Reiseck.
Click here to open the "Creation and Fall" lesson.