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Director's Manual
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This FREE complete "how to" guide for rotational teaching, including information on getting started, financial considerations, invitation of staff, training staff, invitation of children, sample schedules, and job descriptions, This resource also covers particular elements related to PowerXpress!® such as description of stations and suggested scope and sequence. Click here to download the FREE PowerXpress!® Director's Manual.
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Abraham and Sarah
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God called Abraham and Sarah and all their descendents into a special relationship as people of God. God promised to be with them just as God is with us today. Click here for more information.
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Bible Teachings (The Shema/Beatitudes)
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The Bible is the special book of our faith and contains God's teachings that help us know how God wants us to live. Click here for more information.
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Calling the Disciples
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Long ago Jesus called people to be his followers, to learn from him and to teach others. Jesus calls us today to witness to the good news that Jesus brought and to share Jesus' story with others. Click here for more information.
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Christmas Around the World
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God sent Jesus into the world to bring peace to all people and all nations. Today Christians from around the world prepare for and celebrate the birth of God’s Son, Jesus. Click here for more information.
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Creation
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The Bible story of Creation helps us develop a sense of wonder and awe over what God has made and helps us discover our Christian responsibility to take care of our world. Click here for more information.
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Daniel in the Lions' Den
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In Daniel we hear stories of people God called to be faithful and to stand up for God. Their stories inspire us and help us learn more about what God calls us to do and be. Click here for more information.
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David, the Boy
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God used the gifts of the boy David to accomplish God's purposes. God can use our gifts to accomplish God's purposes. Click here for more information.
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David, the King
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David is remembered as Israel's greatest king. Although he was a person who made many mistakes, God was with him and continued to work through him. God can work through us, and God is always with us. Click here for more information.
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Dig into the Bible
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The Bible is the inspired Word of God written by people like you, for people like you, and about people like you. Click here for more information.
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Easter: Go and Tell
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The resurrected Jesus told his disciples to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to obey all that Jesus commanded. Click here for more information.
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Easter: People
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The lives of Jesus' friends were changed on the day of resurrection. Our lives are changed as we become Easter people through God's grace. Click here for more information.
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Easter: Peter's Story
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Following Jesus is not always easy. Peter was afraid and told people that Jesus was not his friend; later Jesus forgave him. We remember that Jesus loves us and forgives us. Click here for more information.
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Good News! (Christmas: The Annunciation, Joseph's Dream, Elizabeth)
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The first people to hear the good news of Jesus, God's wonderful gift, shared that news with others. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - Breakfast on the Beach (Lent/ Easter)
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After the Resurrection, the disciples recognized Jesus in familiar places and in familiar activities. We too can experience the hope and love of Jesus in everyday activities such as walking, talking, and eating. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - Building the Tabernacle
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The Hebrew people gave generously of their possessions, skills, and time to build the Tabernacle, a sacred place to worship God. Today, we can use our possessions, skills, and time for the church, the special place where we worship God. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - Burning Bush and Other Images of God
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God created humankind in his image...God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - Christmas Messengers
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Angels were sent as messengers from God to tell the good news of Jesus' birth. We, too, can be God's messengers and tell others about Jesus. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - Easter: Mary Magdalene's Story
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Mary was the first to hear the good news of Jesus' resurrection. She was afraid and found it hard to believe that Jesus was really alive. But when she saw Jesus herself, she ran to tell the others. Like Mary, we too can tell others the good news of Jesus. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - Elijah
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Elijah, a prophet of God, trusted God even when all things seemed impossible. We can have hope and trust in God, too. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - Follow the Star (Christmas)
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Wise men from the East followed a star that led them to the promised king, Jesus, so that they could worship him. We can follow signs that lead us to Jesus and worship him still today. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - How the Bible Came to Be
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The Bible, written by many different people over a long period of time, has been preserved and translated into many languages so it is now available to people around the world. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - In the Manger (Christmas)
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Jesus was born in Bethlehem, where Mary laid him in a manger. His humble birth reminds us that the Messiah began life as a helpless baby, just as we do. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - Jacob
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Jacob and Esau were brothers who had a lifelong struggle to get along with each other. Love and forgiveness brought them back together. We too can love and forgive those people we have struggles with. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - Jeremiah
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Jeremiah was called to serve God when he was still a boy. Like Jesus, Jeremiah used familiar things to teach about how God wants us to live. People of all ages are called to serve God and live as God wants us to live. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - Jesus and the Children
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Jesus proclaimed through his words and actions that children are valued by God. Children have important roles to play in the community of faith. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - Jesus at the Synagogue
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Jesus was the promised Messiah, the one sent by God to bring good news to all people. As Jesus' followers, we too can tell the good news of God's love for everyone. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - Joshua Leads the People
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After Moses died, God chose Joshua to lead the Israelites across the Jordan River into the Promised Land. Joshua trusted God's promise to be with him, and we can trust God's promise to be with us wherever we go. Click here for more information
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Into the Bible - Journey to Bethlehem (Christmas)
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People in Bible times waited with anticipation for the coming of the Savior. During Advent, we wait and prepare to celebrate the birth of the promised Savior, Jesus. The coming of Jesus is the gift of Christmas, something we can remember and celebrate all year. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - Love Your Enemies
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Jesus tells us to love and pray for our enemies. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - Man Beside the Pool
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God is a source of hope in our lives and provides healing in unexpected ways. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - Mary of Bethany Anoints Jesus (Easter)
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Mary of Bethany recognized Jesus as the Messiah and responded to his love by anointing Jesus with oil. We know that Jesus is the Messiah, and we can show our love for him by our actions. Click here for more information
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Into the Bible - Peter in Prison
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The church prayed for Peter while he was in prison, and God sent an angel to rescue him. God wants us to pray together at all times and give our thanks and requests to God. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - Rebekah
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Rebekah was a strong and determined woman who was chosen by God. God chooses us, as God chose Rebekah. Like Rebekah, we can show hospitality and kindness to others. God gives us opportunities to serve, and we can recognize these opportunities. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - Seven Helpers
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Seven wise and good helpers were chosen by the community of believers to do God's work. It takes a variety of people and talents to do God's work. Each of us has an important part to play. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - Symbols of the Holy Week (Lent/ Easter)
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Using symbols can help double children's learning potential as they engage different areas of the brain by both seing and hearing Bible stories. The symbols used to tell the story of Holy Week will help children comprehend and tell others the story of the last days of Jesus' life. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - The Empty Tomb (Easter)
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The tomb where Jesus weas buried was found empty. Jesus is alive! Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - The Garden of Gethsemane (Lent)
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Jesus struggled with the best way to be faithful to God. Jesus received strength from trusting God. It's not always easy to be faithful to God. We too can be strengthened when we trust God. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - The Ten Commandments
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God made a covenant that we know as the Ten Commandments with the Israelites. Today these laws help us know how to love and worship God and help us know how to treat others with justice and kindness. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - Timothy, Eunice, and Lois
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Timothy learned about the Christian faith in his family -- from his mother, Eunice, and his grandmother, Lois. Paul taught Timothy that although he was young, God could use him to teach the good news about Jesus Christ and to set an example of faithful living for others. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - Who Is Jesus?
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As Christians we believe the Bible gives many examples to help people discover who Jesus is. Jesus is the Messiah, the one sent by God. Click here for more information.
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Into the Bible - Zacchaeus
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Jesus loved and called Zacchaeus to come to him. Zacchaeus's life was changed because he said "yes" to Jesus. Jesus also loves and calls children, and their lives can be changed by saying "yes" to Jesus. Click here for more information.
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Isaiah: Fulfilling the Prophecy (Christmas)
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Long before Jesus was born, people hoped for the coming of the Messiah. Jesus, the fulfillment of that promise, was God's way of connecting hope and peace to God's people. Click here for more information.
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Jesus Is Baptized
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Baptism is a gift from God, given to us in love. Our acceptance of that gift is our acknowledgment of God's love for us and our place in God's family. Click here for more information.
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Jonah
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The story of Jonah helps us understand that God loves all people and will forgive them when they repent. Click here for more information.
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Joseph
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God is always with us--in bad times and in good times. Click here for more information.
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Journey to the Cross (Lent/ Easter) This unit is in the process of being revised and is no loger available. The PowerXpress unit "Symbols of Holy Week" is recommended as replacement. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
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Jesus, during the last week he lived on earth, journeyed to the cross in order to show God's powerful love for us. Click here for more information.
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Living God's Word - Acceptance (Diversity)
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The value of accepting others who are different is the focus of this lesson, which uses the Bible story of Peter and Cornelius. Click here for more information.
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Living God's Word - Anger Management
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Anger management is the focal topic that uses the Bible story of David and Abigail for discussion points. Click here for more information.
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Living God's Word - Forgiveness
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The value of forgiving others is taught through various activities including a focus on the Bible story of Joseph and his brothers. Click here for more information.
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Living God's Word - Friendship
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True friendship takes a two-sided relationship; it is covered in this unit using David and Jonathan's relationship. Click here for more information.
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Living God's Word - Making Choices
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The importance of making good choices is highlighted in this unit, which focuses on the Bible story of Jonah. Click here for more information.
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Living God's Word - Money and Time
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Being a good steward is covered in this unit focused on money and time. Click here for more information.
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Living God's Word - Respect
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The value of respect is taught in this unit using the Golden Rule and the Great Commandment as a basis. Click here for more information.
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Living God's Word - Self-control
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The attribute of self-control is the focus of this unit as children learn about Daniel and the choices he made. Click here for more information.
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Lost and Found (The Forgiving Father/Lost Coin/Lost Sheep)
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In the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the forgiving father, Jesus teaches us that God's love is always there for us, no matter where we go or what we do. Click here for more information.
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Out of Egypt
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God worked through Moses to free the people of Israel from slavery. God works through ordinary people to do God's work in the world today. Click here for more information.
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Paul
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God's call turned Paul from a persecutor of Christians to a follower of Jesus. God calls each of us to be followers of Jesus. Click here for more information.
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Peacemakers
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Throughout the Bible we read stories of people who tried to bring peace and justice to all of God's people. Their stories inspire us and help us learn how to be peacemakers today. Click here for more information.
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Pentecost
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Through the Holy Spirit, we know God is with us, helping us live as faithful disciples. Click here for more information.
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People Who Made a Difference (Deborah/Jeremiah/Centurion’s Servant/Woman at the Well)
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People of faith made a difference. Through the stories of people of faith, such as Deborah, Jeremiah, the Centurion’s servant, and the woman at the well, we learn more about God. As people of faith we can respond to God and make a difference. Click here for more information.
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Psalms and Songs
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Psalms is a book of songs and poetry that God's people used in worship. In our worship today, we give thanks to God for all that God has done and continues to do in our lives. Click here for more information.
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Teach Us How to Pray (The Lord's Prayer)
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Prayer is talking with God. Jesus taught his disciples to pray and gave the example that we use today. Click here for more information.
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The Boy's Lunch (Feeding the 5000)
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Jesus accepted a boy's simple, yet generous gift of two fish and five loaves of bread. Jesus blessed this gift and turned it into a feast for more than five thousand people. Click here for more information.
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The Gift of Jesus (Christmas)
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Christmas is really about God's great gift to us in Jesus. We can share this wonderful story with others by our words and actions. Click here for more information.
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The Good Samaritan
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Through the Good Samaritan, Jesus teaches us to love God and other people. When we follow Jesus' teachings, we show God's love to other people, whether they live close to us or far away. Click here for more information.
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The Lord's Supper (Lent)
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Jesus gave his disciples, and us, a way to remember him and all that he taught us. Click here for more information.
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Three Women of Faith (Lydia, Dorcas, and Priscilla)
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Wise and courageous women showed their love for God and Jesus through their faith and service. These women can be role models for all of us. Click here for more information.
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