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                                                            May 2012

 

 

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See the light
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Gather 'Round quarters are based on a four-year Bible outline, and all ages study the same stories each week. Click here to see coming topics, themes, and the Bible stories for 2012-14. 

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See the light

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 This quarter, children and youth are learning stories of Jesus' ministry from Matthew and Acts. In session 11, as they encounter the story of Saul, middler children will have an opportunity to participate in a dramatic retelling of Saul's conversion. 

 

Click here for a PDF of "Saul sees the light," from Grow.

 

Some groups may enjoy rehearsing this and inviting parents or another group of children to be their audience. If you decide to do this, end the presentation by reading together this blessing from the worship resources included in Grow

 

2 Peter 3:18

 

Group 1: But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Group 2: To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity.

All: Amen.

Prepare for summer!

 

        

 

This summer's Gather 'Round materials will invite all ages to learn more about what it means to Seek Peace and Pursue It. Each week, children and their leaders will add a new "peace treasure" to a peace tree or bulletin board. Talk to teachers, parents, and other church leaders and plan now to involve the whole congregation in this theme. 

 

 

 

 

Gather 'Round is a Bible-based curriculum nurturing children, youth, and families in becoming followers of Jesus: people who know and love God, interpret God's word, belong to God's gathered community, and share God's good news. It is a joint project of Brethren Press (Church of the Brethren) and MennoMedia (Mennonite Church USA and Mennonite Church Canada).

 
Order Gather 'Round from your denominational publisher or at www.gatherround.org.