2026 Children's Lesson Calendar
This 52-week roadmap takes kids on a journey through the Bible to learn what it really means to follow Jesus.
Moving Forward (Children's Series)
Following Jesus isn’t simply a “once and done” decision. It is a big decision filled with tiny choices throughout each day. This four-week series looks at some of the important steps we take while following Jesus. By the end of the series, students will have a better understanding of what it looks like to make following Jesus the top priority in their lives.
Faith and Friends (Children's Series)
This three-week series explores the gift of friendship and community in the life of faith. We will look at friends found in Scripture and their faith-filled prayers and then learn how we can share that kind of Christian friendship with people in our own communities.
Jesus Is Better (Children's Series)
This six-week series examines the theological assertion that Jesus is true, better, and greater than specific figures and events in the Old Testament. By looking at the comparisons between Jesus and Moses, David, Job, Melchizedek, and the tabernacle, we can understand the importance of these figures and how their stories are fulfilled in Jesus.
Jesus Won It All (Children's Series)
This stand-alone message for Resurrection Sunday helps students understand what Jesus means when he says “I am the resurrection and the life” and why his claim is true.
Forgiven: Fully, Freely and Forever (Children's Series)
This three-week series examines forgiveness. Because Jesus died on the cross for our sins, we have forgiveness of sin and relationship with God. This forgiveness is fully given to all who come to Christ. Because it’s given freely in Christ, Christians can freely forgive others. Also, forgiveness in Christ is not temporary, but forever.
Strong In Spirit (Children's Series)
What is your source of faith for living out your faith? This four-week series reminds believers of the gift of the Holy Spirit while encouraging us to live a life of obedience empowered by the Spirit of God.
Guest Speaker
Basically: What It Means To Follow Jesus (Children's Series)
This six-week series outlines the basics of Christian theology, helping congregation members understand the main points of salvation history as shown in the Bible. From the fall of humankind to now, God had a design to bring humanity back to himself so we might know him for eternity.
Guest Speaker
Jesus And His Church (Children's Series)
We believe the church is the body of Christ on earth. The church’s job is to prepare all people for when Christ comes back and believers enter the kingdom of heaven. When we understand when and how Jesus built the church, it helps us do that job. This series looks at the early church's origin and life as described in the book of Acts.
Guest Speaker
Good Thoughts (Children's Series)
This four-week series takes us through Paul’s words in Philippians 4:6–8. Sometimes when our lives are hard or overwhelming, it can be easy to get anxious and think nothing will go right again. In this passage, Paul teaches us how to resist those ways of thinking by rejoicing, giving thanks, trusting in God’s protection, and staying focused on who God is.
Treasures In Heaven (Children's Series)
This series is anchored in Matthew 6:19–20, where Christ calls us to store treasures in heaven. Each week invites students to reflect on this command and gives them practical ideas for being more generous people in response to God’s great generosity to them.
Happy Holy Days (Children's Series)
This six-week series examines the holy days of the Old Testament. Through observing the importance of feasts, ceremonies, and remembering the past, we can understand the importance of God’s people remembering him on special days like Passover, Pentecost, and the Day of Atonement. Our understanding these Old Testament holy days shows us the foreshadowing and building of the work of Christ and God’s continued work in his people.
No Children's Service: Thanksgiving
Happy Holy Days (Children's Series)
This six-week series examines the holy days of the Old Testament. Through observing the importance of feasts, ceremonies, and remembering the past, we can understand the importance of God’s people remembering him on special days like Passover, Pentecost, and the Day of Atonement. Our understanding these Old Testament holy days shows us the foreshadowing and building of the work of Christ and God’s continued work in his people.
Good News For Everyone (Children's Series)
This Christmas sermon is anchored in the angel’s words to the shepherds on the night of Christ’s birth (Luke 2:10) and the promise that Jesus’s birth would be “good news … for all the people.” That good news stretches beyond our friends and family to encompass everyone on earth.
No Children's Service: Christmas
What's Going To Happen Next? (Children's Series)
It’s easy to worry about the future, especially if the last year has been full of suffering and hardships. By accepting life's difficulties and relying on the steadfast love of the Lord, we can find hope in the possibilities of the coming year.
Moving Forward (Children's Series) - Week 1
Big Idea: An important step in following Jesus is putting him above everything else.
Moving Forward (Children's Series) - Week 2
Big Idea: An important step we must take daily is self-denial.
Moving Forward (Children's Series) - Week 3
Big Idea: A step in following Jesus is taking up your cross.
Moving Forward (Children's Series) - Week 4
Big Idea: These steps Jesus tells us to take, and many more, must be practiced every single day.
Faith and Friends (Children's Series) - Week 1
Big Idea: Faith-filled friendships offer the tender gift of companionship.
Faith and Friends (Children's Series) - Week 2
Big Idea: Faith-filled friendships offer the gift of comradery.
Faith and Friends (Children's Series) - Week 3
Big Idea: Faith-filled friendships offer the gift of confident compassion.
Jesus Is Better (Children's Series) - Week 1
Big Idea: Jesus is greater than the old covenant, but we need to understand
the figures and events of the Old Testament if we want to fully understand Christ.
Jesus Is Better (Children's Series) - Week 2
Big Idea: Jesus is greater than Moses. Jesus shows his authority and relationship to God through the Sermon on the Mount and is revealed as God’s appointed person to lead his people to redemption.
Jesus Is Better (Children's Series) - Week 3
Big Idea: Jesus is greater than David, showing that even though he is David’s descendant, he is the true King that David spoke of.
Jesus Is Better (Children's Series) - Week 4
Big Idea: Jesus is the true High Priest, greater than any that has come before in the line of Aaron. Like Melchizedek, he is God’s priest, but he is also the once-for-all sacrifice and true mediator between God and his people.
Jesus Is Better (Children's Series) - Week 5
Big Idea: Jesus is greater than the tabernacle or the temple. In fact, those rituals of the Old Testament point to the person and work of Jesus.
Jesus Is Better (Children's Series) - Week 6
Big Idea: Jesus and Job both suffered, but Jesus’s suffering brought redemption for all and shows he can relate to us when we suffer.
Jesus Won It All (Children's Series) - Week 1
Big Idea: Jesus is the source of resurrection and life. His miracle of resurrecting Lazarus shows Christ’s glory and compassion, points to his own resurrection to come, and offers us an invitation to trust in him.
Forgiven: Fully, Freely and Forever (Children's Series) - Week 1
Big Idea: Jesus’s death on the cross fully paid the price for our sins, and we are forgiven.
Forgiven: Fully, Freely and Forever (Children's Series) - Week 2
Big Idea: God has freely forgiven us in Christ; we did not earn it. Because we have been forgiven, we can freely forgive others who have wronged us.
Forgiven: Fully, Freely and Forever (Children's Series) - Week 3
Big Idea: God’s forgiveness in Christ is complete. Nothing can be added to it, and we can rest assured that forgiveness is provided forever.
Strong In Spirit (Children's Series) - Week 1
Big Idea: Because Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would be our Helper, we are never on our own in our spiritual journey.
Strong In Spirit (Children's Series) - Week 2
Big Idea: The Holy Spirit empowers believers to boldly proclaim the gospel.
Strong In Spirit (Children's Series) - Week 3
Big Idea: Life will be full of trials and temptations, but with the help of the Holy Spirit, believers can say no to sin and yes to God’s will.
Strong In Spirit (Children's Series) - Week 4
Big Idea: The Holy Spirit gives people different gifts, empowering the church to serve God.
Guest Speaker
Basically: What It Means To Follow Jesus (Children's Series) - Week 1
Big Idea:
This week will focus on the beginning of life, as God created it.
Basically: What It Means To Follow Jesus (Children's Series) - Week 2
Big Idea:
This week we will examine our fall from grace into sin.
Basically: What It Means To Follow Jesus (Children's Series) - Week 3
Big Idea:
God’s process of redeeming people to himself begins with his promise to Abraham and extends through the promise of the Messiah.
Basically: What It Means To Follow Jesus (Children's Series) - Week 4
Big Idea:
Jesus came to us as the ultimate fulfillment of all of God’s promises.
Basically: What It Means To Follow Jesus (Children's Series) - Week 5
Big Idea:
The Holy Spirit came to complete God’s work on earth.
Basically: What It Means To Follow Jesus (Children's Series) - Week 6
Big Idea:
This week looks at the role of the church in light of salvation history.
Guest Speaker
Jesus And His Church (Children's Series) - Week 1
Big Idea:
This week we will look at the very foundation of the church, according to Christ.
Jesus And His Church (Children's Series) - Week 2
Big Idea:
This week we look at the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus And His Church (Children's Series) - Week 3
Big Idea:
This week we’ll focus on life in the community of early Christians.
Jesus And His Church (Children's Series) - Week 4
Big Idea:
This week we focus on the boldness of the church in the face of opposition.
Guest Speaker
Good Thoughts (Children's Series) - Week 1
Big Idea:
Trusting God means rejoicing in every situation because we know God is faithful at all times.
Good Thoughts (Children's Series) - Week 2
Big Idea:
Anxiety can make believers feel hopeless, but God is always present to help.
Good Thoughts (Children's Series) - Week 3
Big Idea:
The peace of God is meant to bring confidence and rest in the lives of Christians.
Good Thoughts (Children's Series) - Week 4
Big Idea:
The peace of God will rest on those whose minds are focused on God.
Treasures In Heaven (Children's Series) - Week 1
Big Idea:
The things we value tell us a lot about what our hearts are focused on.
Treasures In Heaven (Children's Series) - Week 2
Big Idea:
Jesus taught his disciples that they needed to put their treasure where it would always be secure rather than being consumed by momentary experiences.
Treasures In Heaven (Children's Series) - Week 3
Big Idea:
When we don’t hoard our time, talent, and energy, and instead use them to help us obey God, we show that we understand the eternal value of God’s treasure.
Treasures In Heaven (Children's Series) - Week 4
Big Idea:
Jesus expects believers to be willing to let go of any treasure we have and trust God to provide our security.
Happy Holy Days (Children's Series) - Week 1
Big Idea:
God established festivals and holy days for his people to celebrate and remember what he had done for them.
Happy Holy Days (Children's Series) - Week 2
Big Idea:
Passover reveals God’s sacrifice and rescue of his people, pointing to what Christ has done for us.
Happy Holy Days (Children's Series) - Week 3
Big Idea:
The Feast of Firstfruits represented giving God our best and remembering his provision.
Happy Holy Days (Children's Series) - Week 4
Big Idea:
The harvest celebration of Pentecost reveals God’s giving of the Law to Moses and his giving of the Holy Spirit in Acts.
No Children's Service: Thanksgiving
Happy Holy Days (Children's Series) - Week 5
Big Idea:
The Day of Atonement reflected God’s redemption and people’s need to repent and receive grace.
Happy Holy Days (Children's Series) - Week 6
Big Idea:
The Feast of Tabernacles was a reenactment of God’s people living in the wilderness and God providing for them.
Good News For Everyone (Children's Series) - Week 1
Big Idea:
The gospel of Jesus brings joy to all because it means God has made a way of salvation for all people.
No Children's Service: Christmas
What's Going To Happen Next? (Children's Series) - Week 1
Big Idea:
The goodness of God in your life is not measured by circumstances but by an enduring hope in the faithfulness of God.