Pass it on!
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Session 10 of Summer 2009 (August 2) is called "Personal faithfulness," with the faith focus "Faith is passed on through generations."
The Bible story from 2 Timothy relates how Timothy's faith was encouraged by
Lois, Eunice, and Paul. Children using the Multiage materials make a paper
clip chain after hearing their teacher say: "Today we have the treasure of
faith because many people kept passing it on and on." Parents and caregivers who
are using Connect are guided in a
variety of Responding options, including making a faith "family tree" and praying
together for coming generations.  Click here to read all of the Responding suggestions for this session (page 88, Connect). Sometime within the next few weeks, consider inviting a few parents and caregivers to share how they have
been encouraged in
faith by others,
and how they hope to pass on their
faith to the next
generation. Sharing could take place during worship, fellowship time, or in
small group settings.
The session 10 Responding suggestions from Connect can be adapted and used
as part of a teacher training session
as you plan for the new Sunday school
year. For more ideas on teacher preparation, read "Prepare to be a
spiritual
leader" and "Set up for success!" in the Fall 2009 Roundabout.
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 The Talkabout is a unique at-home resource with scriptures, prayers, discussion
questions, and activities designed to
spark family faith talk and action around the weekly Bible stories. The Fall quarter's Talkabout is
a
set of interlocking cards on the theme "Exile and Restoration." Look in your Fall order for a special
note about the Fall 2009 Talkabout to send home with parents and caregivers. This note introduces families to the quarterly
theme and helps them use the Talkabout. Print one copy of the note
for each family, and distribute it with the Talkabout.
Click here for a pdf of the Fall 2009 Talkabout letter to parents and caregivers.
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