This is a lesson is about the Israelites wandering in the desert and God providing them with food (manna.) This is one lesson of a five week study of Exodus. This was used for children in grades kindergarten through 7th grade.

This program was developed to replace a memory work program at my local congregation, at the request of the pastor. It moves away from the concept of memorization of text and emphasizes instead the idea that the memorized text should mean something in the life of the child. I have tried to emphasize timely themes - e.g. thanksgiving in November. in addition, "do not be afraid" is a recurring theme, because fear is very real in children's lives.

If your Christian Enrichment/Education team is looking for a basic curriculum outline for age 4 through the beginning of confirmation years, the following resources will be helpful.

The "Sunday School Teacher of Oz" is intended to be performed by adults with simple costume changes for the Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion. The set should include a small area with a table and chairs for the Sunday School class (off to the side) and a garden scene with a rainbow (center). The opening scene can be performed in front of the stage area.

This is a great list for Sunday School Music Directors with a list of books and CD's to help with your church's Sunday School Music program. This list was compiled originally for the How to be a Sunday School Music Teacher/Leader Workshop by the Southwestern Minnesota Synod Resource Service Center.

Why should beautiful educational art be limited to stained glass windows in sanctuaries? The Sunday School of First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire have turned the hallways into a visual Bible. To see some of the art click on the links below.

The Sunday School wanted to raise money for a fish farm project in Tanzania. Teachers helped the kids keep track of how much money was being raised by creating an under-water aquarium. The goal was to fill the board with fish. Each fish symbol represents $50.00. Sunday School kids decorated and cut out fish to put on the board.

The Sunday School children and staff have worked over a month on a mission project that will be a gift to our sister parish in Malawi. The Sunday School Committee was very receptive to this idea that came to Ann from a Bible Study memorization verse, John 15:5, I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

“ Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) Part of that training is giving our children spiritual building blocks to form a solid foundation. Our Ladder Program was designed and revised to offer students and parents some of the important pieces to help in that construction project