Course 6: How We Are to Live – The Epistles

Theme: Living Out Faith, Love, and Obedience

Course Overview:

In this course, children explore the teachings of the apostles in the Epistles. Mrs. Erica and Boydee help kids understand how to live out their faith, grow in love for God and others, and build habits that reflect God’s character in everyday life.

Week 1: Loving God and Others

Memory Verse: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart… and love your neighbor as yourself.” – Matthew 22:37, 39

Overview:

Mrs. Erica and Boydee guide children to understand that faith is active and that love is the foundation for all God wants them to do. Kids learn practical ways to show love to family, friends, and their community.

What Kids Will Do:

  • Explore interactive activities emphasizing love, kindness, and empathy.

  • Begin memorizing Scripture about loving God and others.

  • Reflect on daily actions that demonstrate faith in God.

Parent Connection:

  • Discussion prompts about love, compassion, and helping others.

  • Tips for reinforcing memory verse and modeling love at home.

Week 2: Prayer, Gratitude, and Faithfulness

Memory Verse: “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Overview:

Children learn about the importance of prayer, gratitude, and faithfulness in everyday life. Mrs. Erica and Boydee help kids see how these habits strengthen their relationship with God.

What Kids Will Do:

  • Participate in activities that encourage prayer and thankfulness.

  • Discuss ways to stay faithful and trust God’s guidance.

  • Practice memory verse in meaningful and interactive ways.

Parent Connection:

  • Tips for fostering prayer habits and daily gratitude.

  • Suggestions for reinforcing lessons on faithfulness and trust.

Week 3: Obedience and Wisdom

Memory Verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5

Overview:

Mrs. Erica and Boydee show children how obeying God and seeking His wisdom leads to joy, peace, and guidance in life. Kids learn that God’s Word helps them make wise choices every day.

What Kids Will Do:

  • Explore activities that emphasize decision-making guided by God’s Word.

  • Reflect on times to choose obedience and trust over convenience.

  • Continue reinforcing memory verses through creative exercises.

Parent Connection:

  • Guidance for discussing wise choices and obedience at home.

  • Suggestions for modeling godly decision-making for children.

Week 4: Sharing God’s Love and Living with Joy

Memory Verse: “Do everything in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14

Overview:

Children learn that faith is meant to be lived and shared. Mrs. Erica and Boydee encourage kids to live with joy, kindness, and purpose, reflecting God’s love to everyone around them.

What Kids Will Do:

  • Engage in activities that reinforce living out faith in daily life.

  • Reflect on ways to spread God’s love and joy to others.

  • Practice memorizing Scripture and applying it to real-life situations.

Parent Connection:

  • Discussion prompts for helping children share God’s love.

  • Tips for encouraging daily habits of joy, kindness, and faithfulness.

Course Summary:

By the end of Course 6, children will:

  • Understand how to live out their faith in practical, everyday ways.

  • Develop habits of love, prayer, gratitude, obedience, and wisdom.

  • Learn to apply Scripture and godly principles to relationships and decisions.

  • Be encouraged to share God’s love and joy with others.