K. I .D. S. @ First

Kids Investigating Divine Stories at First Church

Bible Sunday, October 19, 2014

Dear Parents and Other Caregivers of students in Kindergarten, First, Fourth and Fifth Grades:

Your child will have the opportunity to receive a Spark Story Bible or Connect Bible in the service on Sunday, October 19, 2014. You will place the Scripture in his/her hand during the worship service. Please fill out the form below and return it to church school if your child/children are going to participate.

Kindergarten and
1st Grade / / The Spark Story Bible opens up God’s Word to kids through colorful art and rich retellings of 150 of the most popular Bible stories.
·  Easy to read aloud—uses creative language familiar to kids and full-page, vibrant artwork
·  150 Bible stories—an excellent foundation for a biblical education
·  Encourages imagination through images and text that’s engaging, thought-provoking, and fun!
·  Activity suggestions and questions help kids connect with the stories
·  Spark Story Bible Sample online: http://sparkhouse.augsburgfortress.org/media/downloads/Spark%20Story%20Bible%20Sampler.pdf
Grades 4 &5 and students grade / / The Connect Bible (NRSV) includes activities to get kids thinking about the stories they’ve just learned and tools to help kids learn how to use the text. The Connect Bible also features:
·  Instant Activities: Fun games and quick activities help reinforce the Bible stories without even leaving the page!
·  Built-In Navigation: Easy-to-spot visuals direct kids to other Bible stories related to that same theme.
·  Icons: Theme icons help kids remember the theme for each lesson
·  Connect Bible Sample online: http://wearesparkhouse.org/media/downloads/Connect/ConnectBible_Sample.pdf

If you are interested in your child receiving a Bible, please fill out the following information and send it to First Church of Christ. We are asking for a $15 contribution towards the purchase of the one Bible; either the Spark Story Bible or the Connect Bible. If purchasing more than one Bible, please reflect that in your contribution. There is scholarship money available from the Church School to purchase Bibles if needed.

Due Date: October 5, 2014

Please make checks payable to First Church of Christ, Simsbury with the memo: Church School Bibles

Student Name (as it should appear in the bulletin):

______

Grade the student is currently enrolled: ___

Select the Bible(s) needed: ___Spark Story Bible or ___Connect Bible

Here is a copy of the liturgy that will be used on Bible Sunday: