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September 2024
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Feast of Exaltation of the Holy Cross: Exaltation of the Cross
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Key Passage
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. (John 3:16)
Questions
Adults:
What is something you can give up this week to make more time for prayer or service?
Children:
Have you ever had to give something up (sacrifice)? Was it hard?
Readings
First Reading • The Bronze Serpent
Numbers 21:4b-9
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Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
Chapter 25: God Heals with a Bronze Snake • p.62 • Nm 21:4-9
Psalm
Psalms 78:1-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38
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Second Reading • Humility of Christ
Philippians 2:6-11
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Kids' Travel Guide series:
Kids' Travel Guide to the Beatitudes: 13 Interactive Lessons
Chapter 6: God Blesses Those Who Are Gentle and Kind • p.67-78 • Mt 5:5; Phil 2:5-11; Jn 13:3-9
Gospel • For God So Loved the World
John 3:13-17
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Wows series:
Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
Chapter 11: Nicodemus Visits Jesus at Night » Forever Chains • p.30-31 • Jn 3:1-21
Wows series:
Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
Chapter 11: Nicodemus Visits Jesus at Night » Perpetual Pendulums • p.30-31 • Jn 3:1-21
Wows series:
Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
Chapter 11: Nicodemus Visits Jesus at Night » Mobius Timeline Bracelets • p.40-41 • Jn 3:1-21
Wows series:
Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
Chapter 11: Nicodemus Visits Jesus at Night » Circle Paintings • p.42-43 • Jn 3:1-21
Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
Chapter 66: Jesus Talks to Nicodemus • p.153-154 • Jn 3:1-21, 7:40-52, 19:38-42
Learning Centers series:
Learning Centers for Advent & Lent
Lent • Chapter 1: The Cross • p.44-46 • Jn 3:16
Lent for the Whole Community • Chapter 2: The Cross • p.101 • Jn 3:16
Fun Bible Skits 3: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
Chapter 13: Jesus and Nicodemus • p.42-44 • Jn 3:1-16
The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children's Ministry
Chapter 60: Encounter With Nicodemus • p.90-91