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In Season: a 4-Week Teaching Series for Children's Ministry Topic: Psalms Scripture: the Old Testament Decorating Theme: Seasons Age Group : Preschool (Get the Elementary version here !) Each season-fall, winter, spring, and summer-brings something unique and wonderful. From leaves changing colors to flowers blooming or animals hibernating, the changing seasons remind us that no matter what, God is with us through it all. In this 4-week series, kids will discover how we can respond to God in every season of life. They'll learn that God's words are always in season, God leads us in every season, God hears us no matter the season, and we can thank God for every season. BIG IDEAS & BIBLE STORIES God's words are always in season. (Delight in God's Ways: Psalm 1; Mark 13:28-31) God leads us in every season. (The Lord Is My Shepherd: Psalm 23; Luke 15:1-7) God hears us no matter the season. (Create in Me a Pure Heart: Psalm 51; 1 Timothy 2:1-7) We can thank God for every season. (Give Thanks: Psalm 100; 1 Timothy 6:6-16) WEEKLY CURRICULUM SUMMARIES: This week, kids can grow by learning how to delight in God's ways. From Christmas lights to summer pool days, every season has something unique and special about it. This week, we'll hear how the Psalms describe the unique characteristics of those who follow God closely. From these words, we'll discover that God's words are always in season , offering us guidance and wisdom whether the sun is shining or the snow is falling. This week, kids can grow by learning that God is our shepherd who leads, protects, and cares for us. Fall is a time of crunchy leaves, pumpkin patches, and a bit more darkness as the days get shorter. This week, we'll explore a psalm from David that helps us see how God stays near us even in the dark. No matter what seasons of life we experience-the bright or the dark-David's words remind us how God leads us in every season. This week, kids can grow by learning that God can make our hearts clean. When the winter snow falls, the world can feel so still and quiet that you feel like you can hear for miles. This week, we'll hear how David wrote a psalm, asking for forgiveness, knowing God was listening. His prayer helps us know that God hears us no matter the season , whether we're asking for forgiveness, giving thanks, or just sharing what's on our minds. This week, kids can grow by learning how to have thankful hearts that praise God. From snow-packed winters to cluttered closets, spring is a time for clearing out the old to make space for something new. This week, we'll explore a psalm that invites us to make space to show our gratitude to God. These words help remind us that we can thank God for every season because it's not about our circumstances-it's about who God is. MEMORY VERSE: "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever." - Isaiah 40:8 (NIV)

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