Week 1: What We're Learning! 

Hey parents! Take a look at what we're learning this EASTER Weekend!

Important Reminders:
- Eggstravaganza is THIS Saturday!!!

The Cross and the Empty Tomb (Mark 15:13–16:8; Luke 23:26-24:1-9)
Brite Idea: Jesus defeated death! 

After His arrest, Jesus was led away and put on trial by religious and political officials. Even though He had done nothing wrong, Jesus was beaten, mocked, and sentenced to die on the cross. Jesus was crucified in between two thieves. One made fun of Him. After Jesus died, He was buried in a tomb. When some of His followers returned on the first day of the week, they were shocked to find an empty tomb. Angels said, “He is not here! He is risen!” Jesus defeated death!

Jesus was alive and everything was about to change. Romans 6:23 tells us that the wages of sin is death. Death is the punishment we all deserve because of the things we think, say or do that disobey God. Jesus died for our sins, but He didn’t stay dead. He rose from the dead, defeating death and making a way for us to live forever with Him. When we understand that Jesus is the only way to be forgiven and trust Him as our Savior, we will live forever with Him.

 Monthly Memory Verse: For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

As Palm Sunday approached, when Jesus would enter Jerusalem for the final time before being arrested and crucified, He had an interesting encounter just after passing through Jericho. It’s a story you’ve heard over and over, most likely in the context of a children’s Bible lesson. And, it’s a great story for the kids. There’s a little guy, a big crowd, some tree climbing…. even a catchy song. But, when you peel back the layers, there’s so much more.
Join us this Sunday as we look at the principle of Encountering Christ through the story of Zaccheus - the wee little man who climbed up in the sycamore tree.

Week 5: What We're Learning! 

Hey parents! Take a look at what we're learning this weekend!

Important Reminders:
- NO midweek services this week
- THIS SUNDAY we will have a family style service. K-5th will join adults for the 10 AM service. Preschool classes will still be available. 

Judas Betrays Jesus (Luke 22:1-6, 39-53; John 13:1-17)
Brite Idea: Jesus loves us while we are still sinners.
This Month’s Big Question (Preschool): Does Jesus always love us? Yes!

The religious leaders plotted against Jesus, and Judas Iscariot agreed to betray Him for silver. During the Passover meal, Jesus foretold His suffering and betrayal. Later, in the garden, He prayed but His disciples slept. Judas led a mob to arrest Jesus and betrayed Him with a kiss. Jesus was arrested and taken away.

Pointing Preschoolers to Jesus
Jesus loved Judas even knowing what Judas would do. Jesus loves everyone so much that He took the punishment for our sins. He made a way for us to be forgiven and be with God forever.

Monthly Memory Verse: As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Abide in My love. (John 15:9)

Week 4: What We're Learning! 

Hey parents! Take a look at what we're learning this weekend!

Important Reminders:
- March 25th we will have NO midweek services as it is spring break
- March 28th we will have a family style service. K-5th will join adults for the 10 AM service. Preschool classes will still be available. 

Cleansing of the Temple (Matthew 21:12–17; Mark 11:15–18)
Brite Idea: Jesus loves what is right.

Jesus entered the temple and drove out the money changers and merchants who had used the temple of the Lord as a way to fill their pockets. He said to them: “Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it a den of robbers.” The chief priests and scribes heard this and began to search for a way to get rid of Him because they feared the impact His teaching was having on the crowds.

John 3:17 says: For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him. Jesus, in His righteousness, shows how to live life God’s way instead of our own. But He didn’t teach about sin to make people feel bad or to judge them. He did it to save them! God cares about the way we live, but He knew that there was nothing we could do on our own to be saved. Jesus came and lived the perfect life we could not live, taught us about our sin and who God really is, then paid the price for our sin on the cross so we could be saved through Him.

Monthly Memory Verse: As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Abide in My love. (John 15:9)

Legacy isn’t built in a moment—it’s shaped over a lifetime of faith. In Genesis 50, Joseph shows us that legacy involves knowing when to stay and when to go, trusting God in every season. A godly legacy produces more than success—it leaves behind a faithful reputation and a fruitful family. But most importantly, legacy is about purpose. Joseph looked beyond his life, trusting God’s promises and calling others to do the same. True legacy isn’t what we leave behind—it’s the faith we pass on. Hold the line—what you build today can impact generations tomorrow.

Week 3: What We're Learning! 

Hey parents! Take a look at what we're learning this weekend!

Important Reminders:
- March 25th we will have NO midweek services as it is spring break
- March 28th we will have a family style service. K-5th will join adults for the 10 AM service. Preschool classes will still be available. 

Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:1–11)
Brite Idea: Jesus came to save us.
 
Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah that said the coming King, or Messiah, would humbly enter on a donkey. As Jesus rode into Jerusalem, the crowds spread cloaks and branches and shouted “Hosanna!” to honor Him. The people celebrated that Jesus was the King God promised!
 
God promised David that a future member of his family would be the forever King. He promised Zechariah that the King would enter riding on a donkey. This King was coming to save the people from their sin. That promised King is Jesus! He came to Jerusalem knowing that He was headed there to die on the cross to defeat sin and make a way for us to live with God forever. God is a promise keeper, and Jesus came to save us!

Monthly Memory Verse: As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Abide in My love. (John 15:9)

Compassion grows from seeing life through God’s perspective. In Genesis 50, Joseph’s brothers feared revenge for their past betrayal, but Joseph saw something greater—God’s hand at work through every hardship. What others meant for evil, God used for good. Instead of punishment, Joseph offered comfort, provision, and protection. His response reminds us that compassion chooses grace over grudges and mercy over retaliation. When we recognize God’s control in both the pit and the palace, we’re able to extend the same kindness we’ve received. Hold the line—compassion has the power to heal what bitterness never could.

Reconciliation is rarely instant—it’s shaped through pressure, testing, and grace. In Genesis 42–45, devastating circumstances expose desperate hearts. What began with betrayal now moves toward restoration. Before trust is rebuilt, character is revealed—proof precedes reconciliation. As Joseph tests his brothers, transformation takes root. And when the time is right, he reveals himself—not with revenge, but with tears and forgiveness. Pardon opens the door to peace, and a fractured family is reunited. Hold the line—God can use even painful chapters to pave the way for powerful restoration.

Week 1: What We're Learning! 

Hey parents! Take a look at what we're learning this weekend as we move into a NEW Series!

Important Reminders:
- March 25th we will have NO midweek services as it is spring break
- March 28th we will have a family style service. K-5th will join adults for the 10 AM service. Preschool classes will still be available. 

The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-24)
Brite Idea: Jesus never stops loving us.

Jesus told a parable about a father and his two sons. The younger son asked for his inheritance early, left home and wasted all his money. When he was hungry and poor, he decided to return to his father and ask for forgiveness. The father saw him from a distance, ran to him and welcomed him back with love and celebration.

This parable is a beautiful picture of Jesus’ love for us. We, like the younger son, tend to do things our own way. We walk away from God and His ways, thinking our way is best or more fun. When we choose our way instead of God’s way, that is sin. Sin separates us from God. But like the father in the story, God is patiently and lovingly waiting for us to change our minds, turn away from our sin and return to him. This is called repentance, or turning away from sin and turning back to Him. He never gives up on us. He loves us, even when we are far from Him, and because Jesus took the punishment for our sin, He welcomes us home again.

Monthly Memory Verse: As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Abide in My love. (John 15:9)

Stewardship begins with the heart. When Joseph stood before Pharaoh, his stability flowed from humility and devotion—he was a meek man and a man of God. Because he stewarded himself well, he was trusted with much. His God-given strategy preserved a nation through famine, proving that wise planning honors the future. And when the storehouses filled, provision wasn’t hoarded—it was shared. True stewardship isn’t about control; it’s about faithful management for God’s glory and others’ good. Hold the line—what you steward today may bless generations tomorrow.

Week 4: What We're Learning! 

Hey parents! Take a look at what we're learning this weekend!

The Transfiguration (Mark 9:2–13; Luke 9:28–36)
Brite Idea: Jesus reveals God’s glory.
Monthly Big Question (Preschool): Who has power over all things? Jesus does!

Important Note: March 4th (Wednesday Night) Chapel aged kids will be having a Bible Trivia night with games and snacks! Bring a friend!

Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38–42)
Brite Idea: Jesus wants a relationship with us.

Martha welcomed Jesus into her home. While Mary sat at Jesus' feet, listening to His teachings, Martha became busy with chores. Martha became frustrated and asked Jesus to tell Mary to help her. Jesus told Martha that she was distracted by many things, but only one thing truly mattered—spending time with Him.

Jesus paid the price for our sin and made it possible for us to be made right with God so we could have a relationship with us! He didn’t come as our Savior so that we would have a list of things to do. He has already done what was needed to save us from our sins. Jesus loves us so much that He wants a relationship with us. We can grow in that relationship through prayer, reading the Bible and worship. One day we will live with Him forever in heaven.

Monthly Memory Verse: So that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow...and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:10–11)

Discernment is often forged in delay. Joseph waited two forgotten years, yet God’s sovereignty was never absent—only hidden. While Pharaoh lay sleepless and searching, heaven was aligning circumstances for a divine appointment. When remembrance finally came, Joseph was ready. He didn’t panic, posture, or promote himself—he pointed to God. True discernment flows from spiritual readiness and humble dependence. What looked like a setback was actually positioning. Hold the line—God uses seasons of waiting to sharpen our wisdom and prepare us for moments that matter.

Patience isn’t passive—it’s faithful endurance in unseen seasons. In Genesis 40, Joseph remains steady, serving with excellence even in confinement. Though forgotten by man, he wasn’t forgotten by God. He interprets dreams, offers hope, and pleads for help—only to be met with silence. Yet Joseph holds the line, trusting God’s timing over his own. Sometimes the greatest tests of faith come not in action, but in the waiting. And in the waiting, God is still working.

Week 3: What We're Learning! 

Hey parents! Take a look at what we're learning this weekend!

Important Reminders:

• We will begin one of our 2026 monthly mission focuses in February! All month long, kids are invited to Share The Love (of Jesus!) By creating cards to encourage and love on some residents in our local assisted living/nursing homes. They can include drawings, scripture, or reminding the recipients that Jesus loves them and we are praying for them! There will be an area in the Kids' lobby for drop off. Please encourage your kids to participate! "Dear children, let's not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions." ♥️ 1 John 3:18
• For Midweek services, please ensure that if your children are joining us for dinner, you accompany your children to dinner in the gym and send them to service AFTER eating, at 6:30 PM. Thank you for helping our midweek volunteers in this way! 

The Transfiguration (Mark 9:2–13; Luke 9:28–36)
Brite Idea: Jesus reveals God’s glory.
Monthly Big Question (Preschool): Who has power over all things? Jesus does!

Jesus took James, John and Peter up on a mountain. While Jesus was praying, the appearance of His face was altered and His clothing began to shine. Moses and Elijah appeared and spoke with Jesus about what was to come. The disciples were sleeping but awoke when they saw Jesus in His glory. Peter offered to make tents for each of them. The voice of God came down and declared Jesus was His Son.

The disciples got just a peek of Jesus’ glory—His magnificence. Jesus died on the cross, rose again and is now in heaven where Hebrews 9:2 tells us He is crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. One day, everyone who has trusted in Jesus as Savior will see the glory of God face-to-face and live with Him for eternity.

Monthly Memory Verse: So that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow...and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:10–11)

Week 2: What We're Learning! 

Hey parents! Take a look at what we're learning this weekend!

Important Reminder:
We will begin one of our 2026 monthly mission focuses in February! All month long, kids are invited to Share The Love (of Jesus!) By creating cards to encourage and love on some residents in our local assisted living/nursing homes. They can include drawings, scripture, or reminding the recipients that Jesus loves them and we are praying for them! There will be an area in the Kids' lobby for drop off. Please encourage your kids to participate!

"Dear children, let's not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions." ♥️ 1 John 3:18

The Feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:1–15)
Brite Idea: Jesus provides.
(Preschool) Monthly Big Question: Who has power over all things? Jesus does! 

A large crowd followed Jesus. Jesus asked Philip where they could buy food for the crowd. Andrew mentioned a boy with five loaves and two fish. Jesus had the people sit, blessed the food and distributed it. Everyone ate their fill, and twelve baskets of leftovers were collected. Because of this amazing miracle, the crowd recognized Jesus as the prophet they had been waiting for.

Jesus loved the people so much that He provided food when they were hungry. He knew their need, and He took care of them. Our greatest need was forgiveness for sin so we could be made right with God. Jesus loved us so much that He died on the cross for our sin and then in the greatest miracle of all, He rose again, defeating death and making a way for us to be forgiven.

Monthly Memory Verse: So that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow...and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:10–11)

Purity often requires more than resistance—it demands a run. Joseph faced relentless temptation, yet he refused to sin, choosing integrity over indulgence. Though it cost him everything—false accusations, prison, and pain—God never left him. In a world that normalizes compromise, Joseph shows us the power of conviction. Even when the path is unfair, God honors those who hold the line. Purity may lead through trials, but it also leads to purpose. In every test, God is still working—refining, preparing, and elevating those who stay true.

CCW Student Bible Reading Plan

Students following the Bible reading plan this year will have already completed reading 3 books of the Old Testament and 2 books of the New Testament!

This week we read from Job 1 and Romans 5. At the beginning of Job 1, Job seems to be the man who has it all. By the end of chapter 1 Job has lost everything, his thousands of livestock and even his 10 children. Despite Job's horrible circumstances he still raises his voice and worships God. How incredible!

Romans 5 gives us a glimpse into how worship during impossible times is possible: "we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings..." Because of the grace of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, we can have peace even when all of our surrounding circumstances tell us otherwise!