Students will understand that while discouragement is natural, they can find hope in God through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Students will hear a story about a lottery winner and discuss what it would be like if they had enough money to help everyone in the whole world.

Students will find that when they keep their eyes on Jesus, they will have the strength and faith to endure and even conquer life’s challenges.

Students will learn Jesus can make our small gifts have a big, eternal impact for His kingdom.

In order to introduce the lesson topic, students will watch a video about a spacecraft landing on Mars and talk about the idea of fulfilling needs.

Students will explore making choices and seeking guidance before making decisions through an activity.

Students will recognize the benefits of being prepared to face temptation by committing Scripture to memory.

Students will watch a video about identity as they discover ways they identify with God and His people.

Students will watch a video about a 6-year-old boy who has an incredible memory and intelligence as they talk about the importance of learning and growing in wisdom.

Students will do an activity using a popular Christmas song about gifts as they consider the amazing gift God wants us to accept.

Students will prepare their hearts to welcome and celebrate Jesus, the Savior.

Students will discuss what it means to follow a plan as they learn about following the plan God has for their lives.