What is the church? (12.29)

Talk to your children about what the church is.

The big emphasis should be "It is not a building.  It is people!"

Title:  What is the church?

Our Church’s mission:  To Glorify God by Making Disciples who Love God, Live out the Word, Love Others

Lesson Goal:    Students will understand the purpose of the church.

Bible Truths:  God created the local church to make His name know throughout the world.

The local church is not a building or location.  It is people.

Passage:  Matthew 28:18—20; 

More Passages:  Acts 2:42 – 47;  Ephesians 3:20, 21;  Ephesians 5:25 – 32  (more information on how to use these passages will be at ekidzresources.blogspot.com on Monday 12,23)

Principle:  God has designed the church to encourage and help people live life God’s way.