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    Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide is prepared each quarter by the Gen-
    eral Conference Sabbath School and Personal Ministries Department. It comes in sev-
    eral different formats and is available in eighteen different languages. To order, please
    contact your local church Sabbath School secretary, or your conference ABC.*
    The Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide is available in the following formats:
        Adult Quarterly                 Teachers Quarterly                    Easy Reading Quarterly
        Looseleaf Quarterly             Teachers Looseleaf Quarterly          Audio CD Quarterly
        Large Print Quarterly           Teachers Large Print

                          GOOD TO KNOW

     THE FOUR BASIC OBJECTIVES
     OF SABBATH SCHOOL TEACHERS
          •     To teach the Bible
          •     To develop character
          •     To inspire to service
          •     To result in regeneration

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In Step With Jesus
                        As a result of numerous expressions of need
                        from leadership and local churches, the General
                        Conference Sabbath School and
                        Personal Ministries Department
                        has produced this helpful
                        resource for both the fellowship
and outreach purposes of Sabbath School. The New
Members’ Bible Study Guide, In Step With Jesus,
offers a multi-faceted introduction to the Seventh-day
Adventist Church, providing a balance of content and
socialization that will encourage new members to
become fully engaged in church life.
One of the additional strengths of this resource is
that with its undated weekly lessons, teachers or leaders of groups of new
members may begin its utilization at any time during the year. There is
no need to wait for the beginning of a quarter. To order, contact your local
church SS Secretary, or call your conference ABC.
   The Journey Begins, NMBSG #1, US$5.99                                               GOOD TO KNOW
      NMBSG #1 Teachers Looseleaf, US$5.99
   The Power of Love, NMBSG #2, US$5.99
                                                                      A FOUR-QUARTER CURRICULUM
      NMBSG #2 Teachers Looseleaf, US$5.99                            DESIGNED FOR NEW MEMBERS
   The Power of the Word, NMBSG #3, US$5.99                                  • Four quarterly Bible study guides for the student
      NMBSG #3 Teachers Looseleaf, US$5.99                                   • Four corresponding teacher/leader guides to provide
   The Power of Mission, NMBSG #4, US$5.99                                     transformational, interactive tools for group studies
      NMBSG #4 Teachers Looseleaf, US$5.99                                   • A website where new members may explore a rich
                                                                               array of content, commentary, and other creative
                                                                               resources (see www.InStepWithJesus.org)

Building a "Great Commission"
Sabbath School— A “Great Commission” Sabbath School is one that puts significant emphasis on soul winning
and various types of outreach projects. Here are some components, taken mostly from the writings of Ellen G. White, that help in-
tegrate outreach activities into your Sabbath School, and three practical factors for building your Great Commission Sabbath School:
Component 1: Have a clear evangelistic vision Factor 1:               Identity—SS classes and programming should be designed to
Component 2: Educate the members		                                    provide a sense of belonging.
Component 3: Learn outreach strategies        Factor 2:               Meeting people’s needs—When people choose a SS class
Component 4: Implement outreach strategies		                          they first look for fellowship or attend with friends.
			                                           Factor 3:               Training new teachers/facilitators—An often overlooked but
				                                                                  vitally important and integral part of a dynamic SS.

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Full Bloom? Is your Sabbath School - Tools and resources from Pacific Press Sabbath School Program
E. G. White Notes® is one of the best Sabbath School lesson supplements you
    can have. Spirit of Prophecy comments about the lesson topic are arranged for daily
    study to coordinate with the Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide. Gain a depth
    and breadth of insight and increased understanding of what the Bible says and
    how it applies to your life. Enjoy the blessings provided in this rich commentary of
    inspired statements.

       A Testimony:
           “I’ve just started using the E. G. White Notes along with my Sabbath School
           Quarterly and I just love it! I’ve found it’s so much easier to understand the
           lesson now. It’s a real blessing to me.”
                                                                 —Art Davis, SS member, Parma, Idaho

                           GOOD TO KNOW

            COUNSELS ON SABBATH SCHOOL WORK
                “The student of the Sabbath School should be in earnest, should dig deep and search with the great-
                est care for the precious gems of truth in the weekly lessons . . . When we search the Word of God,
                angels are by our side, reflecting bright beams of light upon its sacred pages” (pp. 22-24).

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GOOD TO KNOW
                      COUNSELS ON SABBATH SCHOOL WORK
                            “Teachers in the Sabbath School have a missionary field given them to teach the Scriptures . . . We
                            must search the Scriptures, not merely to rush through a chapter and repeat it, taking no pains to
                            understand it, but we must dig for the jewel of truth which will enrich the mind, and fortify the soul
                            against the wiles and temptations of the archdeceiver” (pp. 18-20).

Sharing Scripture® is prepared by the NAD Center for Creative Ministry for
Sabbath School classes that utilize the small group concept and follow a more rela-
tional approach to the study and application of the Scriptures. The Sharing Scripture
guides are reproducible (so you only need one packet per class per quarter) and
can be used alone or as a supplement to the standard Adult Sabbath School Bible
Study Guides.

Features of Sharing Scripture:
Have you ever wondered if anyone is learning anything in Sabbath School? Are you reaching everyone God gave you to teach?
Sabbath School is more than sitting and listening to a lecture. It’s about:
                   		              a Interaction between group members
                                   a Asking “why” questions
                                   a Trying out new ideas
                                   a Being stretched to consider new possibilities
                      		           a Personalizing what each person learns
                     Sharing Scripture helps move small groups and Sabbath School classes into new opportunities of interac-
                  tion and learning. Sharing Scripture is a simple tool to engage class or group members through a variety of
               learning activities with little preparation.
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AGES 10-14
     True Stories Pointing to Jesus
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    Junior and Earliteen Sabbath Schools for kids ages 10-14. To order, contact your
    local church SS Secretary, or call your conference ABC.

    Understanding Their Need—The Why of Misbehavior
    A calm Sabbath School room can be a strange place for some children. They haven’t experienced anything like it before, so they
    have no idea how to behave. We all have special relational needs. When these needs are met, we feel loved, special, and hopeful.
    Many children haven’t had these needs met, and they are hungry to experience positive relationships. Some have already picked
    up sad messages, such as “I’ll never be any good,” “No one really likes me,” and “No matter how hard I try to be good, no one
    ever notices.” You can be a key person in helping to transform the unhelpful messages in their brain and unlocking their potential
    for positive behavior.

                                                                                                                   GOOD TO KNOW
                                                              QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN A CHILD IS MISBEHAVING
                                                                                  •            Affection—Does this child need some appropriate affection such as a warm smile, kind
                                                                                               word, or pat on the back?
                                                                                  •            Acceptance—Does this child need to know you’ll always love them, even if they fail?
                                                                                  •            Attention—How can you show this child some positive attention?
                                                                                  •            Blessing—Send them cards or letters during the week to let them know you care.
                                                                                  •            Encouragement—What are their goals and how can you encourage them?
                                                                                  •            Respect—However disrespectful they are to you, they will learn respect only if you are
                                                                                               respectful in return.
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                                                                                                                                                                                 3. “Create in me a pure heart, O God” (Psalm 51:10).

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                                                                                                                                                                                 4. “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening” (1 Samuel 3:9).
                                                                                                                                                                                 5. “I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws”
                                                                                                                                                                                    (Psalm 119:30).
                                                                                                                                                                                 6. “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of
                                                                                                                                                                                    God” (1 Corinthians 10:31).                                                                                                                                                                                                  Bible
                                                                                                                                                                                 7. “God . . . : You have given me wisdom and power” (Daniel 2:23).                                                                                                                                                              Study
                                                                                                                                                                                 8. “Let your speech always be with grace, . . . that you may know how you
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                                                                                                                                                                                    ought to answer each one” (Colossians 4:6, NKJV).
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                                                                                                                                                                                 9. “But the Lord said to me, ‘Do not say, “I am too young.” You must go to
                                                                                                                                                                                    everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you’ ” (Jeremiah 1:7).
                                                                                                                                                                                 10. “The Mighty One has done great things for me—holy is his name” (Luke
                                                                                                                                                                                     1:49).
                                                                                                                                                                                 11. “For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever
                                                                                                                                                                                     believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
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                                                                                                                                                                                 12. “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom
                                                                                                                                                                                     his favor rests” (Luke 2:14).
                                                                                                                                                                                 13. “My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ
                                                                                                                                                                                     Jesus” (Philippians 4:19).

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Primary Sing-A-Long CD
contains 13 songs to encour-                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 GOOD TO KNOW
age your child to
hide God’s Word in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      THE GRACELINK CURRICULUM
their heart.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      EMPHASIZES THESE FOUR DYNAMICS
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They are packaged as                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       •         COMMUNITY—how we relate to other believers.
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cards per week.
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Full Bloom? Is your Sabbath School - Tools and resources from Pacific Press Sabbath School Program
Our goal is to help your child:
        •   understand his/her infinite value to his/her Creator and Redeemer
        •   learn how to respond to God
        •   show love to family and friends
        •   serve others in his/her world
        •   find fulfillment in participating in the Seventh-day Adventist Church

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    Our Little Friend is a weekly magazine published in the United States by
    Pacific Press® Publishing Association. It is created and designed to assist in
    Beginner and Kindergarten Sabbath Schools for children ages 0-5. To order,
    contact your local church SS Secretary, or call your conference ABC.

                          GOOD TO KNOW
    STORIES — Each 8-page issue is packed full of character-building stories. Two stories reinforce the weekly Sabbath
    School lesson.
    SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON — The Kindergarten and                DO AND SAY — The “Do and Say” feature gives
    Beginner’s Sabbath School lessons and memory verses are parents ideas for daily activities to reinforce the lesson.
    included each week.                                     BABY STEPS — A story or poem that infants and
    MESSAGE — Every issue includes features that help           toddlers can understand is included every week.
    parents reinforce the message.                              ONE-ON-ONE — Each issue offers colorful images,
    ROLE MODELS — Every page reinforces positive role           age-appropriate stories, and fun activities parent and child
    models, helping build character and self-confidence.        can enjoy together.
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AGES 0–5
Tips for Being a Great Storyteller—
a   ACTING OUT
    •   Have the children climb into an imaginary boat and go fishing with Peter and the other disciples.
    •   Let them wave palm branches and shout hosanna with the crowd that welcomes Jesus to Jerusalem.
a   ACTIVITY STATIONS
    •   Set up three to 10 stations and tell a progressive story. Let each station be a different part of the story.
    •   This is best used with stories that naturally progress through different scenarios or circumstances, i.e., Jesus on the cross,
        the children of Israel, Joseph, or Moses.
a   MASK-BELIEVE
    •   Create, or let the children create, masks made from large paper plates attached to tongue depressors.
    •   Have them hold up the appropriate mask representing the different characters in the story and act it out as someone
        narrates.
a   INSTAGRAM IT!
    •   Use a Polaroid camera or a camera and a printer to take pictures of children as they act out freeze-frame pictures of the
        story.
    •   Make a book using the pictures as you review the story.
a   SILHOUETTE STORY
    •   Use a large white sheet with a bright light behind it to cast shadows.
    •   Have an adult or other children strike poses that go with a specific Bible story.
    •   Ask the children to interpret the story as the silhouettes move to show freeze-frame portions of the story.
a   WILD WARDROBE
    •   Provide several different outfits for the storyteller to wear.
    •   Have them change their clothes five to 10 times as the story unfolds.
    •   If your children are older, ask them to do the changing. This can be chaotic, but it is a story-telling experience the kids
        won’t quickly forget.
a   TREASURE HUNT
    •   Hide articles pertaining to the story around the room.
    •   During (or before) your story, send the children around the room on a treasure hunt.

                                           GOOD TO KNOW
                     PRESCHOOL STORY TIPS—STORIES FOR THIS AGE GROUP SHOULD BE:
                     1.    Very short­—2-3 minutes            6.                 Well illustrated—pictures, objects, etc.
                     2.    Full of action                     7.                 About family, home, pets, Bible
                     3.    Rhythmic—rhythm, rhyme, repetition 8.                 Cut short if the group gets restless
                     4.    Positively focused                 9.                 Think: what is the one thing that is important
                     5.    Simple in vocabulary and concepts		                   for the child to take from the story

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Each magazine is designed to set young children on the path to
     becoming curious, creative, caring, compassionate Christians.

      Primary Treasure® is a weekly magazine published in the United States
      by Pacific Press® Publishing Association. It is created and designed to assist in
      Primary Sabbath Schools for children ages 6-9. To order, contact your local
      church SS Secretary, or call your conference ABC.

                             GOOD TO KNOW
        STORIES — Each 16-page issue is packed full of PUZZLES AND REBUS — Each issue includes
        character-building stories helping kids practice the a puzzle and rebus helping kids develop problem-
        essential skills needed in a Christian’s life.       solving skills.
        SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON — The Primary                 JOSEPH ANDERSON DONETTI — A
        Sabbath School lesson and memory verse are          continued story is included in each issue to help
        included each week.                                 reinforce the week’s Bible lesson.
        NATURE FEATURES — Interesting nature                LETTERBOX — Gives kids the opportunity to
        stories and highlights are regular features.        ask questions and receive advice.

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AGES 6–9

                                        Making Inclusion a Reality
               As people in Christ’s ministry, we should be the first to ensure that our
		             churches and Sabbath school classes are inclusive. Unfortunately,
		             disabilities are not always easy to deal with—and none of us sign up
for Sabbaths that are harder than the other days of the week. The reality is that we
do have to put forth the effort to be inclusive. Here are a few ideas:
      1. Make sure your classrooms are handicap-accessible.
      2. Communicate with the parents—talk about not only the needs of the child, but
         what you need in order to be effective in your ministry to that child.
      3. Ask for volunteers other than the parents—they may need the uninterrupted
         worship time.
      4. Make all your comments inclusive—speak openly about the differences in
         the classroom. Disabilities are not shameful, and we should be able to speak
         openly with one another.
      5. Enlist the help of others with experience with special needs. Do your home-
         work and learn about the specific disabilities that might exist in your class-
         room.
      6. Last—but only because it is most important—pray for wisdom, grace, and
         endurance.

There are three principles                                        GOOD TO KNOW
that guide quality
                                                FAST FACTS ABOUT DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS
inclusive education:
                                                      •        One out of every five people suffers from some sort of disability.
1) All children belong:                               •        Jesus performed 35 miracles—27 were for people with disabilities.
   Inclusive education                                •        People with disabilities make up the poorest, least educated group in society—
   is based on the simple                                      they are the largest minority group—eighty percent live in abject poverty.
   idea that every child                              •        Depression is considered a disability.
   is valued equally;                                 •        One in every 600 children in the US has diabetes.
2) All children learn in                              •        The disability that brings the most psychological problems is hearing loss.
   different ways:                                    •        People with disabilities are less likely than those without disabilities to socialize
   Inclusion is about providing the                            with friends, relatives, or neighbors.
   help children need to learn and
   participate in meaningful ways; and
3) It is every child’s right to be included:                                       You Can Do It!
    Inclusive education is a child’s right, not a privilege.
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Companion books for the
                    Adult Bible Study Guides

     Each quarter Pacific Press® Publishing Association publishes a companion book
     to accompany the Adult Bible Study Guides for that quarter. These companion
     books are an invaluable resource to Sabbath School members and teachers to
     enhance and enrich their study of the Sabbath School lessons. To add to your
     church’s SS standing order, contact your SS Secretary. To order individual
     copies, contact your local ABC or go to AdventistBookCenter.com and click on
     “Bible Book Shelf” under the Sabbath School tab.

                                    GOOD TO KNOW
                    PRIMARY PRINCIPLES OF
                    SABBATH SCHOOL
                       •   Teaching techniques are important
                       •   Search for jewels of Bible truth
                       •   Make a practical application of the lesson
                       •   Don’t allow controversy or a combative spirit

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Ideas for Presenting Mission Stories and Reports
The General Conference Office of Adventist Mission produces a DVD contain-
ing mission stories that arrives at your church with the regular Sabbath School
supplies. It has short segments that you can show at a designated time during
Sabbath School. The DVD tells about the world division that receives the current
Thirteenth Sabbath Offering and other interesting mission stories. Mission quar-
terlies for various age groups also arrive at your church with the regular Sabbath
School supplies.
The main thing to avoid in presenting a mission story or report is to have somone
reading it in a boring tone of voice. There is nothing that will turn off Sabbath
School attendees like a boring “talking head.”
Here are some excellent ideas on how your Sabbath School can improve the
presentation of mission stories and reports.

a   CHOOSE A STORY THAT INTERESTS YOU
    Use your imagination. Let the story you’ve chosen                                   GOOD TO KNOW
    suggest to you how it should be presented—in first
    person, third person, as an interview, or by multiple        THE FOUR PURPOSES OF SABBATH
    persons.                                                     SCHOOL
a   LET YOUR MIND CAPTURE THE MAIN                                      • Study the Word
    IDEA AND THE EVENTS                                                 • Fellowship and nurture
    Remember how easy it is to recite the plot of your                  • Community outreach
    favorite television show? Take that same attitude                   • World mission emphasis
    with the mission story—it’s okay to get excited!
a   PRACTICE TELLING IT
    No one in the audience knows the story better than you do, so no one will know if you leave out a detail.
a   RELAX
     Focus on the story, not the names. If an unusual name is difficult for you, it’s okay to change it.
                  a    BE CREATIVE
                       If you think a mission story would make a good skit, go for it. But remember, the more people
                       you involve and the more props you create, the more time it takes and the greater the chance
                       that something can go wrong. So keep it simple!
                  a    KEEP YOUR PRESENTATION SHORT AND UPBEAT
                       You're not the only one who will be glad that you can sit down before your given time is up.
                  a    PRAY OVER YOUR PRESENTATION
                       Ask God to speak through you. Then relax. God answers prayers intended to glorify His name.

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real.solid.stories

                   CORNERSTONECONNECTIONS                                                                      ®
                         4THQUARTER2015        TEACHER’S GUIDE                    Cornerstone Connections
                                                                                  is the Youth Bible Study Guide prepared by
Bible                                                  real.solid.stories
                                                                                  the General Conference Sabbath School and
TER 2015
                                        CORNERSTONECONNECTIONS
                                                      4THQUARTER2015
                                                                                  Personal Ministries Department. This GraceLink
                                                                                  curriculum puts a new emphasis on active
th School
 Guide                                                                            learning, takes into consideration different
                                                                                  learning styles, and provides activities that
                                                                                  encourage student interaction. Student
                                                                                  quarterlies and Leaders Guides are available.
                           RealityBible

                                                        RealityBible

                 Collegiate Quarterly
                 is written by college faculty members,
                 students, and young adults. The
                 quarterly is designed to offer a fresh
                 perspective and an insightful look at
                 the topics discussed by the Adult Bible
                 Study Guides. Student and Teachers
                 quarterlies are available.

                        These quarterlies are also
                           available in Spanish

                                                                 GOOD TO KNOW

                             ON TEACHING THE YOUTH . . .
                                      “Exert every influence you can possibly command to interest
                                      them in the Scriptures. Labor for their souls, that they
                                      themselves shall become zealous workers, using their talents
                                      to impart to others that which has been imparted to them”
                                      (Counsels on Sabbath School Work, p. 12).

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GOOD TO KNOW

                                      SABBATH SCHOOL TOOLBOX:
                                           •   An idea tool you can carry with your Bible.
                                           •   Its ideas allow you creativity and innovation as a Sabbath School
                                               leader.
The General Conference
                                          •    It provides concise, inspirational how-to information for Adult
Sabbath School and Personal
                                               Sabbath School teachers and leaders.
Ministries Department has a
                                          •    Includes many ideas on how to run an inspirational SS.
long history of providing
materials and resources for
Sabbath School personnel in local churches. Sabbath School Toolbox® is ded-
icated to supplying what the name implies: ideas and “cool tools” you can use in
your Sabbath School. Each quarterly issue of Sabbath School Toolbox® will include
many ideas on how to organize and run an efficient and inspirational Sabbath School
program and is an excellent resource for pastors, Sabbath School superintendents,
officers, and teachers. To order, contact your local church SS Secretary, or call your
conference ABC.

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Kindergarten & Beginner Bible

                                                                                                                                                                        First Quarter — Year B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Memory

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Third Quarter — Year B
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School lessons for ages 4-5 and 20-3,
                              “even small children are known by their actions.”
                               ProVerbs 20:11, NIV.
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                                                                                                                                     went down
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 her as a team”
                                                                                                                                        children come                         NIV.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              s 1:27, iCB).

                                 6
                               L uke 19: 10, NIV.

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                                                                                                                   “[Jesus] came                           to me.” Luke

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                                                                                                                                                                          18:16, NIV.
                                                                                                                                        to seek and
                    7                                                                                                                                                                                                                                “Serve each other with love”
                                                                                                                    Luke 19:10,                        to save the
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         other with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         love”
                              “Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.”                                   “Jesus loved                                  Luke 10:27,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           (Gala tians
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         5:13, iCB).
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                               JohN 11: 5, N IV.                                                                  JohN 11:5,                       her sister
                                                                                                                               NIV.                            and Lazaru
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                                                                                                                “blessed is
                              “blessed is the king who comes in the name of the                                  Luke 19:38,
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                                                                                     10                        “[he] loved                                                        Lord!”

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                                                                                                                                                  were in the
                 1        0   “[he] loved his own who were in the world.” JohN 11                             “You are worth                                    world.” JohN

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                  11          “You are worthy . . . God, to receive glory and honor
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Beginners MemoryLinks to
Grace are the Memory Verse Cards
that coordinate with the Beginner Bible
Study Guides. These weekly memory
verse cards come as a 13-week set of
five cards per week, and each memory
verse is presented in both English and
Spanish.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Kindergarten Memory Verse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cards coordinate with the Kindergar-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ten Bible Study Guides. These weekly
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  memory verse cards come as a 13-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  week set of five cards per week, and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  each memory verse is presented in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  both English and Spanish.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    PLEASE NOTE: All the products and materials
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    in this catalog can be added to your church’s
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