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September 8, 2011 Ideas? Questions? Opinions? Articles are listed, below. When replying, highlight the text that is pertinent to your response, then hit reply. Title your message to reflect the content. 1) Discover God's Plan 2) The Lost Coin Game 3) Fall Skits 4) Fall Resources--crafts, games skits? The Red Button indicates a teacher who needs your help.	Ready to Ship! Go to>>>Bible Games Explosion! A must-have resource! For stand alone lessons or to supplement your existing program!

1) Discover God's Plan Most of us, if not all of us, at one time or another have to deal with experiences in our past or current life which make us stumble in our faith or that cripple us emotionally. It could be something as severe as being sexually abused as a child or a feeling that our parents didn’t give us the attention we needed growing up. Maybe it’s a broken relationship or business plan gone sour. Whatever “it” is, many times these painful experiences can affect us the rest of our lives and prevent us from reaching our greatest potential, or even end up destroying us. Trying to “get over it” doesn’t work. We try and fail and “it” goes round and round in our minds, blocking us from receiving what God intends for our lives. Thankfully, there is an alternative; God can... Continue reading on the following link: http://www.sundayschoolnetwork.com/curriculum_beatitudes_intro.htm	*F-R-E-E USA Shipping too!* Art Notes-Greeting Cards A perfectly elegant gift!
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2) The Lost Coin Game Read Luke 15:8-10 from a child-friendly Bible, tell it in your own words or have children pantomime the story as you tell it. Discuss the following: 1) Jesus told this parable--this story--to help us understand something about God and his kingdom. What do you suppose the coins represent in this story? (people) 2) Who do you think the woman represents? (God) The message of the parable: * God searches for lost people - "While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8 * People are valuable to God * God doesn't give up--he continues to search for those who are lost * God rejoices when the lost are found "...there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents" Luke 15:7 * We are to be like God--helping those who are lost, find their way to him; rejoicing when they are found. Continue reading on the following link: http://www.sundayschoolnetwork.com/game_lost-coin.html	*N-E-W...Pre-Season Price!*

3) Fall Skits Check out our Fall Skits: http://www.sundayschoolnetwork.com/skits-Autumn.html 4) Fall Resources? Do you have a Fall craft, game, skit or lesson to share? Send it to: sstn@sundayschoolnetwork.com	Don't keep it to yourself! Share SSTN with friends & associates!

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