Unit 1—Samuel and Solomon September 6, 2020
1 Samuel Works in the Temple Bible Text 1 Samuel 1:21–28; 2:11,18,26
Bible Verses
Weekly Bible Verse Samuel ministered unto the Lord. 1 Samuel 3:1 (KJV) Samuel served the Lord. 1 Samuel 3:1 (NCV)
Unit Bible Verse Hear . . . the word of the Lord. 1 Kings 22:19 (KJV) “Hear the word of the Lord.” 1 Kings 22:19 (NIV)
Objective The child will be able to tell that Samuel helped in God’s house.
Life Application HELP: To encourage the child to help at church.
Teacher Focus Samuel was a miracle baby. He was God’s response to Hannah’s prayer. To fulfill her vow, Hannah dedicated Samuel to the Lord’s service. When Samuel was weaned, Hannah brought her son to Eli the priest. Samuel grew up in the tabernacle. Every morning Samuel helped in the tabernacle. In the evenings, he may have lit lamps that burned all night. He helped Eli in many ways. Samuel grew to love God and to listen to God’s voice. As a man he became a judge of Israel. Many young children enjoy helping in small ways. The praise they receive for their help gives them a sense of self-worth and makes them feel “big.” Look for opportunities to allow the children to help during Sunday School. By allowing them to help, you develop their sense of responsibility and love for God’s house. Thank them for their help.
Lesson 1 – September 6
PREPARING FOR GOD’S WORD OFFERING
■ Offering container
ATTENDANCE
■ Chart Poster* ■ Chart Stickers*
CHURCH PUPPET
■ Construction paper ■ Tape or stapler ■ Felt-tip pen ■ Ruler or stick ■ Paper scraps
SING
■ CD*
TIME WITH GOD’S WORD
BIBLE STORY PREVIEW ■ Church custodian ■ Cleaning tools, supplies
BIBLE STORY
■ Bible ■ Preschool & Beginning
Explorers Bible Visuals, Sheet 1
BIBLE STORY REVIEW ■ Bible Visuals 1d, 1e, 1f
HANDWORK
■ Preschool Handwork
Packet, Lesson 1; Stickers
■ Crayons ■ Yarn
WEEKLY BIBLE VERSE ■ Bible ■ Bible Visuals 1d, 1e, 1f
UNIT BIBLE VERSE ■ Bible
ACTIVELY LEARNING GOD’S WORD LITTER BAG ■ Lunch bags ■ Felt-tip pen ■ Paper scraps
SPONGE HELP
■ Colorful sponges ■ Shallow container of
water
MATCHING GAME ■ Copy Master 1* ■ Glue ■ Construction paper
FIND SAMUEL
■ Bible Visuals 1d, 1e, 1f
LIVING GOD’S WORD LIFE APPLICATION STORY
■ Preschool Bibletime Stories ■ Life Application Poster*
*from Preschool Resource Packet
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