Teacher Packet (Week View)
Cornerstone Chris Connecion 2023

Servants of God
The Second Step in Connecting With God is Serving Him

Teachers,

Thank you so much for serving this year, and for many of you--thank your for your service over multiple years.

This is year 2 in our 3-year progression from
Becoming a Child of God through
Becoming a Servant of God to
Becoming a Worshipper of God.
Thank you for giving your time, energy, and accumulated wisdom to the kids Gods sends our way this year.

John K
Friday Apr 28, 2023

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CRITTER OF THE DAY
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY


Togo


DISCUSSION

Togo is the heroic lead sled dog who led his team through the longest and most difficult stretch of the 1925 Serum Run. What was the Serum Run? In January 1925, Nome, Alaska, had a serious outbreak of diphtheria--a serious respiratory illness--affecting mostly the children. There was a serum (medicine) for treating diphtheria, but Nome was almost 700 miles from Neana, the nearest town with a railroad. The weather was too brutal for flying the medication from Neana to Nome. The only hope was a relay with multiple sled drivers and dog teams crossing the 700 miles in 40-degree below zero weather. The cooperating teams of drivers and dogs reached Nome in 5-days.

TAKEAWAY

A Sled Dog Works as Part of a Team

God wants us to work as part of His team, the Church.


Cloud II


DISCUSSION

Service Dogs
  • Lead the Blind
  • Alert the Deaf
  • Alert on Medical Issues
  • Interrupt OCD Behaviors
  • Snifff Out IEDs
  • Sniff Out Drugs
  • Sheepdogs
  • Hunting Dogs
  • Retrievers



TAKEAWAY

People of the world want to be served by others;

the People of God want to serve others.


Barry, the Saint Bernard


DISCUSSION

The Saint Bernard Pass was a 49-mile long, 8000 foot high mountain pass connecting Switzerland and Italy. In the 1600'`s through 1900`s, many travelers through the St Bernard Pass lost their lives. Unable to find their way when blinding snowstorms suddenly came upon them, they would wander off the trail, collapse from the cold, and be buried under the snowfall.

Around 1750, monks at the Great St Bernard monastery began sending out teams of dogs after snowstorms to search for lost travelers. Resistance to cold plus an incredible sense of smell enabled this breed of dogs--which became known as St Bernards--to find and rescue lost travelers. The dogs would dig a person out of the snow and cover them for warm. One dog would return to the monastery to bring monks to bring the weakened traveler back to the monastery. St Bernards are credited with saving over 2000 people between 1750 and 1900.

The most famous of all St Bernards was Barry. Barry lived between 1800 and 1812 (long before photography, so this picture is not really of Barry). Barry rescued at least 40 people from an icy death.



TAKEAWAY

Saint Bernards go out to seek and save the ones who are lost

Christ came to seek and save the lost and wants us to do so also


Sgt. Stubby


DISCUSSION

Large and powerful dogs with their keen sense of smell and wonderful hearings are used as warrior dogs. Warrior dogs fall into three main categories: police dogs, watch dogs, and military dogs.
  • Police Dogs - Police use dogs to track suspects and jail escapees, sniff out drugs, control crowds, and subdue potenially violent suspects.
  • Watch Dogs - Many business owners leave large, aggressive dogs on their property overnight to protect their property against trespassers, vandals, and burglars.
  • Military Dogs - Military dogs act as sentries (watch dogs), patrol dogs looking for enemy soldiers, sniff out explosives and dangerous substances.
Sgt. Stubyy was the most decorated dog of WWI. Having experienced a gas attack by the Germans early in his military career, Sgt. Stubby`s sense of smell enabled him to sense a coming gas attack much sooner than human soldiers.


TAKEAWAY

Warrior Dogs - Fearlessly bark, charge, and fight back against those who threaten him and his fellow soldiers

God wants us to bark, charge, and fight back when the Devil approaches to do harm to us or to others.


AD


DISCUSSION

Canine Athletes

Humans have devised multiple types of athletic competitions for dogs. Greyhound racing is the one most people think of first, but dogs also compete in frisbee catching, dock diving, barn hunts, and agility courses.

Agility courses are perhaps the most taxing. Dogs are timed while running an obstacle course. The types and order of obstacles vary from competition to competition. The dogs in these competitions must be obedient, focused, and athletic no matter what obstacles lay before them.

Some obstacles dogs face are pipes they have to run through, hurdles they have to leap over, ramps they have to run up then down, seesaws that change direction under their feet, and poles they have to weave in and out of.

TAKEAWAY

Canine - Runs the race to win ⥤ God wants us to be spiritual athletes, striving to be overcomers whatever the obstacles.


FOCUS
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Work With Others

Resist The World

Seek and Save That Which Is Lost

Resist The Devil

Resist the Flesh



MEMORY VERSE
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other.

Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

NOTE: The underlined portion of the memory verse is the version for younger children.


MEMORY VERSE REFERENCE
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Hebrews 10:25

I John 2:15

Luke 19:10

Revelation 12:11

2 Timothy 4:7



BIBLE STORY
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
BARNABAS
The Encourager.

DANIEL
The Firm and Faithful

JESUS
The Searcher

STEPHEN
The First Christian Martyr

PAUL
The Spiritual Athlete.





IDEA BANK (KEYWORDS AND KEY PHRASES)
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Work With Others

"Not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other." Hebrews 10:25

BARNABAS
The Encourager.



bearing one another`s burdens, Bible studies, prayer meetings, visitation, brothers, sisters, camraderie, congregation, corporate prayer, corporate worship, family, fellowship, giving, offering, sharing, flock, shepherd

Resist The World

"Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him." I John 2:15

DANIEL
The Firm and Faithful



followers, leaders, loneliness, peer pressure, rulers, servants, courage, independence, bravery, tyranny, injustice, pride, sheep

Seek and Save That Which Is Lost

"For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost." Luke 19:10

JESUS
The Searcher



seek, save, rescue, redeem, lost, preach, teach, evangelize, search, find, gospel, testimony, witness, share, Hell, Heaven

Resist The Devil

"And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death." Revelation 12:11

STEPHEN
The First Christian Martyr



animism, bravery, confessors, courage, Devil, evil, fear, martyrdom, persecution, torture, ouija board, seance, palm reading, idols, idolatry, Satan, superstition

Resist the Flesh

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

PAUL
The Spiritual Athlete.



Christ flesh, follower, following, perseverance, persistence, quit, discouragement, encouragement, encourager, temptation, triumph, despair, forehead of flint



DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Work With Others

"Not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other." Hebrews 10:25

BARNABAS
The Encourager.




bearing one another`s burdens, Bible studies, prayer meetings, visitation, brothers, sisters, camraderie, congregation, corporate prayer, corporate worship, family, fellowship, giving, offering, sharing, flock, shepherd

What are some burdens of others we can help bear?
(A)
What is right and reasonable for us to expect from attending church regularly?
(A)
(Q)
(A)
(Q)
(A)
Resist The World

"Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him." I John 2:15

DANIEL
The Firm and Faithful




followers, leaders, loneliness, peer pressure, rulers, servants, courage, independence, bravery, tyranny, injustice, pride, sheep

(Q) What does the Bible mean by the phrase The World?
(A)
(Q) What are different ways you can serve others?
(A)
(Q) How can we keep on going when we know we will not ourselves see our work succeed?
(A)
(Q) What does it mean to have a servant's heart?
(A)
(Q) How can we have courage when we are scared or nervous?
(A)
(Q) What are ways to engage others so they don't feel alone?
(A)
Seek and Save That Which Is Lost

"For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost." Luke 19:10

JESUS
The Searcher




seek, save, rescue, redeem, lost, preach, teach, evangelize, search, find, gospel, testimony, witness, share, Hell, Heaven

(Q) How can you be a Christian in a home without fellow believers?
(A)
(Q) How can you be a good example of Christ with your friends?
(A)
(Q) How can friends help or hurt you?
(A)
(Q)
(A)
Resist The Devil

"And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death." Revelation 12:11

STEPHEN
The First Christian Martyr




animism, bravery, confessors, courage, Devil, evil, fear, martyrdom, persecution, torture, ouija board, seance, palm reading, idols, idolatry, Satan, superstition

(Q) What does the Bible mean by the phrase blood of the Lamb?
(A)
(Q) What does the Bible mean by the phrase word of their testimony?
(A)
(Q) Can you do the right thing even if no one is looking?
(A)
(Q) Why is it important to keep on going even if we are suffering?
(A)
(Q) What are ways we can stay strong when we most want to break?
(A)
(Q)
(A)
Resist the Flesh

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

PAUL
The Spiritual Athlete.




Christ flesh, follower, following, perseverance, persistence, quit, discouragement, encouragement, encourager, temptation, triumph, despair, forehead of flint

(Q) What does the Bible mean by the word flesh?
(A)
(Q) What is temptation?
(A)
(Q) How can you keep going when you feel discouraged?
(A)
(Q)
(A)
(Q)
(A)
(Q)
(A)


PAPER ACTIVITIES
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Teaching Resources
Work With Others

"Not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other." Hebrews 10:25

BARNABAS
The Encourager.




bearing one another`s burdens, Bible studies, prayer meetings, visitation, brothers, sisters, camraderie, congregation, corporate prayer, corporate worship, family, fellowship, giving, offering, sharing, flock, shepherd

Colorings
Dog Sled

Connect the Dots


Word Search


Fill In The Blank


Scrambled Blanks


Matching


Coded Words


Word Scramble


Mazes


Label Picture Parts


Trace the Journey


Word Lineup


Crosswords


Resist The World

"Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him." I John 2:15

DANIEL
The Firm and Faithful




followers, leaders, loneliness, peer pressure, rulers, servants, courage, independence, bravery, tyranny, injustice, pride, sheep

Colorings
Service Dogs

Connect the Dots


Word Search


Fill In The Blank


Scrambled Blanks


Matching


Coded Words


Word Scramble


Mazes


Label Picture Parts


Trace the Journey


Word Lineup


Crosswords


Seek and Save That Which Is Lost

"For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost." Luke 19:10

JESUS
The Searcher




seek, save, rescue, redeem, lost, preach, teach, evangelize, search, find, gospel, testimony, witness, share, Hell, Heaven

Colorings
St. Bernards

Connect the Dots


Word Search


Fill In The Blank


Scrambled Blanks


Matching


Coded Words


Word Scramble


Mazes


Label Picture Parts


Trace the Journey


Word Lineup


Crosswords


Resist The Devil

"And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death." Revelation 12:11

STEPHEN
The First Christian Martyr




animism, bravery, confessors, courage, Devil, evil, fear, martyrdom, persecution, torture, ouija board, seance, palm reading, idols, idolatry, Satan, superstition

Colorings
Warrior Dogs

Connect the Dots


Word Search


Fill In The Blank


Scrambled Blanks


Matching


Coded Words


Word Scramble


Mazes


Label Picture Parts


Trace the Journey


Word Lineup


Crosswords


Resist the Flesh

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

PAUL
The Spiritual Athlete.




Christ flesh, follower, following, perseverance, persistence, quit, discouragement, encouragement, encourager, temptation, triumph, despair, forehead of flint

Colorings
Agility Dog

Connect the Dots


Word Search


Fill In The Blank


Scrambled Blanks


Matching


Coded Words


Word Scramble


Mazes


Label Picture Parts


Trace the Journey


Word Lineup


Crosswords




KINESTHETIC ACTIVITIES
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Work With Others

"Not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other." Hebrews 10:25

BARNABAS
The Encourager.




bearing one another`s burdens, Bible studies, prayer meetings, visitation, brothers, sisters, camraderie, congregation, corporate prayer, corporate worship, family, fellowship, giving, offering, sharing, flock, shepherd











Resist The World

"Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him." I John 2:15

DANIEL
The Firm and Faithful




followers, leaders, loneliness, peer pressure, rulers, servants, courage, independence, bravery, tyranny, injustice, pride, sheep











Seek and Save That Which Is Lost

"For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost." Luke 19:10

JESUS
The Searcher




seek, save, rescue, redeem, lost, preach, teach, evangelize, search, find, gospel, testimony, witness, share, Hell, Heaven











Resist The Devil

"And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death." Revelation 12:11

STEPHEN
The First Christian Martyr




animism, bravery, confessors, courage, Devil, evil, fear, martyrdom, persecution, torture, ouija board, seance, palm reading, idols, idolatry, Satan, superstition











Resist the Flesh

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

PAUL
The Spiritual Athlete.




Christ flesh, follower, following, perseverance, persistence, quit, discouragement, encouragement, encourager, temptation, triumph, despair, forehead of flint













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