WelcomeWelcome to Auckland Christian Mandarin Church.
What's On? Worship Services:
Church Notice: English service will be at 10am at the gym. English Sunday School will start at 11:30am sharp. |
Our ServiceJoin us this Sunday for our morning service: WHEN: Sunday 10am |
Dear Parents,
This month we will be exploring the book of Nehemiah!
This week’s Focus: Restoration Complete – Working Together (Nehemiah 3, 4)
Objective: Children to discover how important it is for people with different gifts and abilities to work together for God.
Proverbs 14:9
Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.
For Parents Information:
普通话 (简体）《读圣经》系列：以斯拉记 & 尼希米记 Ezra-Nehemiah
https://youtu.be/S4pg2h8DOM4?si=McPMg2ShyxSc7Ztg
粵語《讀聖經》系列：以斯拉記+尼希米記 Ezra-Nehemiah
https://youtu.be/n4LViN8Yrzo?si=i7q1FEX8aRKYM_CC
BibleProject Summary Ezra-Nehemiah
https://youtu.be/MkETkRv9tG8?si=f5ktorFTXRnG-0ny
WATCH
I'm Trusting You | Roar VBS | Group Publishing (3min45)
https://youtu.be/0VDpHibftHs?si=y87eQwj8JIS4Fc7P
God's Story: Nehemiah (4min29) OLD
https://youtu.be/HdDvqWtVkro?si=UMhsyJJY3_43pLeK
EXTENDED VERSION: Nehemiah Builds a Wall | Kids' Club (younger) (12min11)
https://youtu.be/Rzl-_AMzXzY?si=7b96r5qwxuKsvjqK
Discussions:
1. In Nehemiah 4:2-3, which ridiculous question sticks out to you and why? (Allow children time to read and pick one of the ridiculous questions.)
2. According to scripture, what do the people work with in order to rebuild the wall? (They work with all their hearts.)
3. How does Nehemiah respond when the enemy plotted to fight against them and stir up trouble to prevent or stop the wall from being rebuilt? (He prays to God and then posts a guard 24 hours per day to fight against the enemy.)
4. Looking back at our memory verse of the day and in this reading, who are the mockers and who are the righteous? (The mockers are Sanballat, Tobiah, the Ammonites, the Arabs, and men of Ashdod. The righteous are Nehemiah and the Jews who helped him rebuild the wall and gates.)
5. In Nehemiah 4:10-12, as the enemy seemingly gains in strategy, how do you think the people feel? How does Nehemiah respond? (They are afraid. Nehemiah posts people behind the lowest points of the wall, by families, with their swords, spears and bows. Nehemiah encourages the builders to continue, asking them to remember the Lord, who is great and fights for their families and homes.)
6. What are some of the strategies God gives Nehemiah to protect the people and the rebuilding of the wall? (Half the men do work while the other half are equipped with spears, shields, bows, and armor. Officers are posted behind builders. Anyone who carries material also has to hold a weapon in the other hand. Each builder wears a sword at his side. Nehemiah announces that when they hear the sound of the trumpet, they should gather there. Every man and his helper serve as guards by night and workers by day. They never remove their weapons.)
7. Reading chapter 4, it seems rebuilding the walls was not a quick process. How long do you think it will take them to finish? (Allow children to answer.)
ACTIVITIES
https://media.thebiggeststory.com/printables-035.zip
Prayer:
Dear Lord, we praise you for different gifts. Help us to work together for your glory. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
