The Mustard Seed Series:
- Is organized thematically around the Old and New Testaments
- Presents our faith story clearly and chronologically
- Encourages students to think critically about Bible texts
- Teaches children and their parents how to pray together
- Requires minimal preparation for weekly lessons
Includes: Full student activities for 1st Grade Sunday School program. One book is required for each student and teacher. Teacher Books must be ordered separately.
Some Themes covered (see the sample lessons for more information):
OLD TESTAMENT AND RELATED TOPICS
God's World, Creation and Noah's Ark
Prayer
Abraham, Sarah and Isaac
Jacob and Esau
Joseph
Thanksgiving
Themes Developed From Readings
Taking Care of God's World
How Prayer Helps Us
Trust and Faith in God
Favoritism and Jealousy
Forgiveness
NEW TESTAMENT AND RELATED TOPICS
Church Seasons
The Birth of Jesus
Simeon's Wait
The Wise Men
John the Baptist, Baptism
Jesus' Baptism, Temptations
Jesus' Parables
Jesus' Miracles and Ministry
Holy Week and Easter
Pentecost Sunday
Peter's First Miracle
Themes Developed from Readings
Prayer
Giving and Receiving Gifts
Faith, Patience and Obedience
God Loves All of Us
Jesus Seeks to Save the Lost
Self-Esteem and Sharing
Age Category: Children's Sunday School (1st Grade)
Includes: One student book
Not Downloadable -- A downloadable Membership is available. It gives you access to PDF files of ALL K-9 student and teacher books for one low annual fee.
More information on the Mustard Seed Membership
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Full lesson plans and student activities for First Grade Sunday School. One book is required for each teacher. 
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