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Lesson 8
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April 26, 2026
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Spring 2026
echoes adult
God designed families to be a source of strength in our lives.
Lesson 8
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April 26, 2026
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Spring 2026
Bible-in-Life adult
God designed families to be a source of strength in our lives.
Lesson 6
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April 26, 2026
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Spring 2026
high school
Students will reflect on recent earthquakes and consider how being prepared is important.
middle school
Students will watch the best plays of the Superbowl and begin to discuss how easy it is to doubt what we can’t see.
upper elementary
Students will discuss learning about changing technology as it relates to constantly learning how to become more like Jesus.
Lesson 7
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April 19, 2026
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Spring 2026
echoes adult
Jesus blesses children and makes children an example.
Lesson 7
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April 19, 2026
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Spring 2026
Bible-in-Life adult
Jesus blesses children and makes children an example.
Lesson 5
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April 19, 2026
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Spring 2026
high school
Students will consider the difference good provisions can make as they explore how Jesus acts on our behalf and graciously gives us what we need.
Lesson 4
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April 19, 2026
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Spring 2026
middle school
After watching a video about using social media for intentional connection rather than passive scrolling, students will discuss what it means to feel lonely.
Lesson 5
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April 19, 2026
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Spring 2026
upper elementary
Students will contemplate failure and find that with God even the worst failure can be forgiven—again and again.
Lesson 6
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April 12, 2026
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Spring 2026
echoes adult
God invites us to submit to systems of civil authority.
Lesson 6
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April 12, 2026
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Spring 2026
Bible-in-Life adult
God invites us to submit to systems of civil authority.