Oakwood Community Church primarily employs a Sunday School curriculum called Children Desiring God. The authors write, “Where do we want our children to be 10 or 20 years from now? Can churches grow mighty oaks of righteousness without intentionally nurturing the saplings under their care? The deep-rooted faith we desire for our children--a faith that weathers the storms of life and bears fruit for the glory of God--is nurtured by a systematic plan to partner with parents in communicating the greatness of God, the glory of Christ, and the power of the Gospel.”
Below you will find a brief description of the material that each class will study during the upcoming 2011/2012 Sunday school year.
Nursery (6 weeks to age 2)
Oakwood's nursery and toddler rooms provide a place of prayer for young children, a place where they hear foundational Bible stories, and a place where children learn simple truth statements and begin to memorize scripture as they form their language skills.
Seedlings (ages 2 and 3)
The Seedlings class will be using Gospel Light’s My Great Big God curriculum. My Great Big God will help the young children grow more aware of God's love, care, and help in their everyday lives.
Pre-K (Kindergarten Fall 2012) & Kindergarteners
Children Desiring God: He Established a Testimony God has testified of His glorious deeds and mighty power. This curriculum explores God's greatness by noting key themes found chronologically throughout the Old Testament.
1st & 2nd Graders
Children Desiring God: The ABC’s of God
Using the alphabet as a framework for teaching the attributes of God, this study explores the delight that God has in Himself as the source, means, and purpose of all things.
3rd & 4th Graders
Children Desiring God: In the Beginning…Jesus
In the Beginning...Jesus begins with a historical mystery—Jesus' death on the cross—and asks the questions: "What really happened here?" "Why did Jesus die?" and "Who did it?" To find the answers to these questions, the study goes to the beginning of the Bible narrative in Genesis and then moves chronologically through the Old Testament text as students search for clues that foreshadow the coming of Jesus and His redemptive work on the cross.
5th & 6th Graders
Hands-on Bible Max
This is a new curriculum for us. We'll explore God's Word, find key passages, and learn key Bible truths. We'll learn to rely on God's Word…trust it…and turn to it daily. The Bible will spring to life through fun lessons and life application is built right into each lesson, because knowing God's Word isn't enough-kids need to live God's Word, too! The following themes will be discussed: Building Trust in God: Communication, Putting God First: My Life, Sticking with God: Grasping His Grace.
For more information on the curriculum visit: www.childrendesiringgod.org
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