Posted on 09/24/2019 6:57:16 PM PDT by jocon307
” I do need something more in a Presbyterian vein!”
You may want to inquire at your own church. They could probably help you find the right material.
Here are some Sunday School lessons for kids and adults of all ages, where the TV show is a discussion-starter for moral lessons:
www.barneyfife.com
“How about music? That’s the Sunday School for all the secular world.”
I know, and these folks (my kids and grandkids) live in a download world! If I gave him a cd I’d have to give him a player, which I could do or an ipod. Do they even still make those? Amazing how “available” everything is now isn’t it?
I should probably just get the kid a transistor radio!
Thank You DannyTN!
I do hear what you are saying. Thank you, the prayers is a good start. See, I couldn’t even figure that out myself!
That's normal. There's so much, you don't know where to begin. But that's a pedagogical problem, not a theological one. The solution is to give up the exhaustive Summa Sunday Program. Become aware of what appears on the front burner.
“You may want to inquire at your own church.”
I will be perfectly honest and tell you that the CE fellow (who’s lovely) said he’d send me their plan but he never did. Even though he said he would send it like 3 times!
This is New Jersey, we’re all crazed. He may have to drive 3 hours a day to his job like I do to mine. And he’s got little kids! Of his own! Plus the ones in his Sunday School!
But I actually think something at-home oriented would probably work better for me.
Perhaps you can check with your Pastor as to what he would recommend for his own “Children’s Church” or better yet, the materials for “Vacation Bible School”.
Concordia and Augsburg (both Lutheran Publishers) have graded VBS materials that are not so much “denominational” as they are just Bible Stories that emphasize Jesus. VBS was designed as a community outreach during the summer, and have coloring, art projects, and activities that help children understand the Bible stories.
It’s very possible that your own denomination publishes its own VBS and Sunday School Materials. Your Pastor should be able to steer you in the right direction.
Personally, I liked the Concordia Materials the best. The artwork was good, the teaching was solid, and the teacher’s guide was clear and helpful.
My experience with VBS was over 35 years ago so there may have been changes over the years.
Anyway, just my two cents.
You are doing a lovely thing.
“But that’s a pedagogical problem, not a theological one. ... Become aware of what appears on the front burner.”
Yes, my needs are pedagogical, and agree about the front burner.
David and Goliath
I just thought the church may have some material available that is home oriented that you could use.
Use Christian school resources. A Beka, Alpha Omega, ACE are a few. Anything printed by NavPress is probably Biblically sound. Also for the Presbyterian perspective try Coral Ridge Ministries of Florida. A children’s version of Pilgrims Progress can be found. And the person who suggested music hit the right note.
Thru the Bible with J. Vernon McGee on the radio just about everywhere teaches the whole Bible in 5 years. If nothing else listen to the program a couple of times and remember that Dr. McGee went to be with our Lord in 1987. The lessons sound like they were written last week about events this week. The lessons are taught in a simple manner that kids can understand and even some of us dumber adults can comprehend.
Multiple teaching series from many denominations, from young to adult.
Regarding doctrine, here are the 9 "Primary Content Themes" concerning media they purchase:
9 PRIMARY CONTENT THEMES OF RIGHTNOW MEDIA:
Our American culture immerses itself in consumerism and me-ism, BUT we can choose daily to live generously with our time, money and skills.
The idea of a missionary is often associated with a foreign country, BUT Christ has called His people to live on mission every day in whatever location He has placed each of us.
Pastors and church leaders feel tempted to do the “lion’s share” of the ministry in their community, BUT the biblical leader will personally model a gospel-centered life AND unleash others for the sake of the gospel.
Believers feel tempted to outsource their faith to the “professional Christians” (pastors) in their churches, BUT we each have a God-given responsibility to diligently pursue God through Scripture, prayer, fellowship and service.
Small groups at church provide a great place to build relationships and care for each other, BUT we must find ways to transform small groups from holy huddles into launching pads that transform the community.
Volunteer leaders and pastors can feel over-burdened and under-qualified, BUT ongoing training and inspiration equips leaders to confidently carry out their God-given role as shepherds.
Churches provide a lot of good programs to develop faith, BUT families must seek to live intentionally in order to grow their faith within their homes.
Many people spend most of their time at work and neglect to see how it intersects with faith, BUT we reject a divide between the sacred and secular because we believe working with our God-given skills should serve as an act of worship.
Many people see the world as a hopeless and dark place, BUT Scripture teaches us to hate injustice and provide the hope found in Jesus.
Loved listening to mcgee
I admire what you’re doing, so I searched and looked at a few sites. This one looks interesting:
https://www.kidssundayschool.com/gradeschool/lessons
Some lessons are free, some require membership. If nothing else, the main page offers a nice outline of subjects and topics to get you started.
I just read Bible stories to our son - got a more advanced Bible when he got older (Dorling Kinderslee has a great Bible stories with explanations and pix of what they are talking about).. What’s more important to teach than that? I bet the ‘lessons’ are measured at an hour’s length to fill up the time.
7/8 was the age I started memorizing the books of the bible.
Seton home schooling
If you have a Lifeway Bookstore they have kits by age with videos, songs crafts etc
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