Welcome to Sunday School! 

LEFC's Sunday School class curriculum for 3s-5th grade is detailed below. If you have any questions, please contact Kristin Swanson at (847) 362-8155, ext. 17 or Irene Kalantzis, ext. 13 (3s and 4s).

	3s:   He Established a Testimony Themes from the Old Testament for Young Children 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. Bible stories are not written out; teachers prepare the lesson through the study of scripture using a list of key themes, opening illustrations, and application questions to acquaint children with a great God whose character never changes.
	4s:   He Has Spoken by His Son New Testament Stories for Young Children The New Testament beautifully unfolds the wonder and power of Jesus Christ. This curriculum explores the greatness of God in Christ by noting key themes found chronologically throughout the New Testament. Bible stories are not written out; teachers prepare the lesson through the study of scripture using a list of key themes, opening illustrations, and application questions to acquaint children with a great God who has spoken by His Son.
	Kindergarten:   Jesus, What a Savior!    A Study for Children on Redemption We were created to enjoy the glory of God. But as sinners we fail to treasure Him as we should. Our hearts are full of sin and we stand in need of a Savior. This chronological study on redemption explores the incomparable greatness and worth of God, the desperate condition of helpless sinners, and the all-sufficient work of Jesus Christ to redeem sinful people.
	1st Grade:  The ABCs of God A Study for Children on the Greatness and Worth of God Right thinking about God is essential for the life of faith. 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. Each lesson asks and answers three key questions, "Who is God?" "What is He like?" and "How should I act toward Him?" as it presents a theology of God for children.
	2nd Grade:  Faithful to All His Promises  A Study for Children on the Promises of God God's promises are gifts to the believer. The challenge of the Christian life is not to simply know the promises of God, but to place unshakable confidence in them. This study teaches children that God's character is trustworthy; therefore, His promises are true and reliable.
	3rd Grade:  In the Beginning...Jesus A Chronological Study for Children of Redemptive History The Bible is one complete true story that progressively reveals God's redemptive plan, which comes to complete fulfillment in the Person and work of Jesus Christ. 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. Special emphasis is given to showing that the Bible is God's story from beginning to end and that Jesus is the key to understanding the story.
	4th Grade:  To Be Like Jesus A Study for Children on Following Jesus What is salvation? How does someone become a Christian? What does it mean to become like Jesus? This curriculum helps answer these important questions by explaining elements of the Gospel message, its purpose, and promise. A major portion of this study focuses on the doctrine of sanctification - the process by which a Christian becomes more and more conformed to the likeness of Jesus.
	5th Grade:  GRAPPLE We are excited to introduce a brand new curriculum just for 5th graders! “GRAPPLE” is an interactive, online program that is designed to help you connect with your pre-teens! It answers real-life questions and tackles the issues preteens care about most! For more information on GRAPPLE, go to www.group.com.
Through World Vision, the 5th grade students have raised funds for the following projects: Malaria protection - (5 families) $100 – Achieved! Brood of chickens - $25 – Achieved! 1 goat - $75 - in progress Clean Water fund - $100 - next project