Preteens on a Faith Journey
Preteens explore their identity in Christ through discussion-based lessons and small group activities. We help them navigate faith and life, preparing them for the next steps in their spiritual journey.
Sunday School
On Sunday mornings we implement discussion based lessons by partnering with Orange's faith based curriculum, 252 Preteen. By marrying Methodist theology and age appropriate activities we are able to move children to love life by inciting discovery. As the children transition into Student Ministries our hope is to motivate them to continue to seek God's love through community, Jesus' teachings, and the church.
Check-in for all Kindergarten through 5th Grade students occurs from 9:45 to 10:00 AM in the Children's Basement, where you’ll find grade-specific sign-in sheets. After a lively group worship time, our 4th and 5th graders break out into their Small Group rooms in CB 200 and CB 201 on the second floor, engaging in fun activities that deepen their understanding of God’s love. At 11:00 AM, check-out will take place in CB 200 and CB 201.
What We're Learning: September 2024
Monthly Virtue:
Compassion—Caring enough to do something about someone else’s needs.
Memory Verse:
“Let your light shine so others can see it. Then they will see the good things you do. And they will bring glory to your Father who is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16, NIrV
Basic Truth:
I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
Week 1: LIghts up
Bible Story: You Are the Light of the World Matthew 5:14-16
Key Question: How can you be a light?
Bottom Line: You can shine God’s light.
Week 2: More than enough
Bible Story: Jesus Feeds 5,000 John 6:1-13
Key Question: What do you have that you can use to help others?
Bottom Line: Use what you have to help others.
Week 3:take time
Bible Story: Jesus Heals Bartimaeus Mark 10:46-52
Key Question: When has someone made time for you?
Bottom Line: Make time to help others.
Week 4: carry you
Bible Story: Sharing God’s Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Key Question: How can you show someone you care?
Bottom Line: Comfort others the way God comforts you.
WEEK 5: I saw the light
Bible Story: Carry You Sharing God’s Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Key Question: How can you show someone you care?
Bottom Line: Comfort others the way God comforts you.
Melanie Arreaga, Associate Director of Children's Discipleship, 4th & 5th Grade
