Faith: April 2021
“A diamond is a chunk of coal that did well under pressure,” is a saying I heard when I was younger. I remember running home, grabbing some charcoal by our fireplace and squeezing it as hard as I could. The piece of charcoal exploded, sending black dust everywhere and making a mess. I looked down into my hand and there was no diamond. As we talk about faith this month I thought about how much our faith can be like that lump of coal. When our faith comes under pressure it can help us grow closer to God or start to crumble to dust. We’ve all met adults who went through something difficult and used it as an opportunity to grow even closer to God. That’s what we want for every child in that we teach. Our theme for April is Faith.
FAITH is living like you believe God’s promises are true.
Throughout this month your students will be setting resolutions and working towards keeping them. What resolutions could you set for this month to help you grow in your faith?
Overview of the Month:
Week 3: Elijah & God vs. Ba’al (1 Kings 18)
God can do the impossible.
Mwari anogona kuita zvinoshamisa.
UNkulunkulu uyenelisa ukwenza okungenzekiyo
Week 4: Philip & Nathanael (John 1:43-51)
Find friends who help you trust Jesus.
Tsvaka shamwari dzinokubatsira kuvimba naJesus.
Dinga abangani abakunceda ukuba wethembe uJesu
Week 1: Resurrection Sunday (Easter)
Jesus matters most.
Jesu akatikoshera.
uJesu uqakathekile kulakho konke
Week 2: Walking on water (Matthew 14:22-33)
Stay focused on Jesus.
Ramba wakabatirira pana Jesu.
Hlala ukhangele kuJesu
Teaching Packet
The full packet includes teaching scripts, discussion questions, optional dramas, and activities. Go ahead, make your teaching a little more awesome! Why not make the next lesson you give on Sunday or talk you give at a school assembly a life-changing experience?
Posters & Graphics
Help your students and parents remember your lessons with great posters. Available in English, Shona, & Ndebele. There are two versions below, full size files for printing and smaller files for sharing on social media (via WhatsApp or Instagram).
