DISCIPLESHIP RESOURCES ACROSS SLBC MINISTRY
Below, you will find specific resources that will allow families to continue biblical discussions within the family about things being learned in Sunday School, Children's Church, Youth Services, and our Sunday Sermons. The goal is to equip parents to be the primary disciple making leaders in their home while being equipped to have discussions towards understanding and application of biblical truths being discussed in places where parents might not be present for the teaching. These weekly resources should have an overview of what was studied, specific questions for discussion, and possibly some memory verses to focus on monthly. We hope these resources will be an encouragement to you and to your family as you lead the way by pointing your children to God's Word and God's Work in one another's lives.
DISCIPLESHIP FOCUS - 2026 - NEW CITY CATECHISM
As a church, beginning in February, we initiated a weekly pursuit of Discipleship in our homes and families by using New City Catechisms.
You can download the Apple IOS APPLICATION HERE and if you are an Android user you can download the GOOGLE PLAY STORE APP HERE.
Weekly, we will put the Catechism of the Week link here so that as a family if you don't use the app, you can still access the information here and can launch it in regular mode for adults and students or switch it over to kids mode to simplify the process of memorization and encouragement.
Additionally, we will be utilizing the catechism of the week to teach our Students and Children's Sunday School classes throughout the year so that as a family, there will be a continuity of directional growth towards foundational principles of the faith that can be learned at church and fully reinforced and implemented in the home!
You can download the Apple IOS APPLICATION HERE and if you are an Android user you can download the GOOGLE PLAY STORE APP HERE.
Weekly, we will put the Catechism of the Week link here so that as a family if you don't use the app, you can still access the information here and can launch it in regular mode for adults and students or switch it over to kids mode to simplify the process of memorization and encouragement.
Additionally, we will be utilizing the catechism of the week to teach our Students and Children's Sunday School classes throughout the year so that as a family, there will be a continuity of directional growth towards foundational principles of the faith that can be learned at church and fully reinforced and implemented in the home!
CATECHISM FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 7, 2026
SUNDAY SCHOOL RESOURCES - KINDERGARTEN - 12TH GRADE
During the Sunday School Hour - all of our children and students will be studying the catechism of the week - please use the link above and regularly review and discuss this catechism with your household as your discipleship investment. For younger kids - please use the children's mode and listen to the song every day to help your kids learn and store these spiritual truths in their hearts.
CHILDREN'S CHURCH - PRE-K
June 7, 2026
Rebuilding the Temple
Ezra 4 - 6; Haggai 1 - 2
God used Haggai to remind His people of the importance of rebuilding the temple. Specifically, the prophet asked the people why their houses were completed and adorned beautifully when the house of the Lord lay in ruins. When the temple was destroyed, it was symbolic of God removing His presence from His people. When God's people returned, the rebuilding of the temple demonstrated God was with His people, inviting them to return to Him in prayer and worship (2 Chronicles 6:36 - 39).
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Haggai encouraged God's people with God's words. How can we encourage others?
The Bible is God's Word to us and we can share its truth with others, telling them of God's promises and His plan to save people from their sin. Everyone needs encouragement and the Bible gives us the truth we need to hear.
God's Spirit lives in Christians. How would this help Christians be brave and obey God no matter what?
The Holy Spirit guides people to the truth. Even when others or the world might tempt us to disobey God, the Holy Spirit helps believers follow God by convicting them of what is true.
APPLICATION QUESTION:
What are some ways that our family can worship God throughout the week?
How can our family encourage each other to worship God this week?
MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31
Rebuilding the Temple
Ezra 4 - 6; Haggai 1 - 2
God used Haggai to remind His people of the importance of rebuilding the temple. Specifically, the prophet asked the people why their houses were completed and adorned beautifully when the house of the Lord lay in ruins. When the temple was destroyed, it was symbolic of God removing His presence from His people. When God's people returned, the rebuilding of the temple demonstrated God was with His people, inviting them to return to Him in prayer and worship (2 Chronicles 6:36 - 39).
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Haggai encouraged God's people with God's words. How can we encourage others?
The Bible is God's Word to us and we can share its truth with others, telling them of God's promises and His plan to save people from their sin. Everyone needs encouragement and the Bible gives us the truth we need to hear.
God's Spirit lives in Christians. How would this help Christians be brave and obey God no matter what?
The Holy Spirit guides people to the truth. Even when others or the world might tempt us to disobey God, the Holy Spirit helps believers follow God by convicting them of what is true.
APPLICATION QUESTION:
What are some ways that our family can worship God throughout the week?
How can our family encourage each other to worship God this week?
MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31
CHILDREN'S CHURCH - KINDERGARTEN - 5TH GRADE
June 7, 2026
Rebuilding the Temple
Ezra 4 - 6; Haggai 1 - 2
God used Haggai to remind His people of the importance of rebuilding the temple. Specifically, the prophet asked the people why their houses were completed and adorned beautifully when the house of the Lord lay in ruins. When the temple was destroyed, it was symbolic of God removing His presence from His people. When God's people returned, the rebuilding of the temple demonstrated God was with His people, inviting them to return to Him in prayer and worship (2 Chronicles 6:36 - 39).
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Haggai encouraged God's people with God's words. How can we encourage others?
The Bible is God's Word to us and we can share its truth with others, telling them of God's promises and His plan to save people from their sin. Everyone needs encouragement and the Bible gives us the truth we need to hear.
God's Spirit lives in Christians. How would this help Christians be brave and obey God no matter what?
The Holy Spirit guides people to the truth. Even when others or the world might tempt us to disobey God, the Holy Spirit helps believers follow God by convicting them of what is true.
APPLICATION QUESTION:
What are some ways that our family can worship God throughout the week?
How can our family encourage each other to worship God this week?
MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31
Rebuilding the Temple
Ezra 4 - 6; Haggai 1 - 2
God used Haggai to remind His people of the importance of rebuilding the temple. Specifically, the prophet asked the people why their houses were completed and adorned beautifully when the house of the Lord lay in ruins. When the temple was destroyed, it was symbolic of God removing His presence from His people. When God's people returned, the rebuilding of the temple demonstrated God was with His people, inviting them to return to Him in prayer and worship (2 Chronicles 6:36 - 39).
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Haggai encouraged God's people with God's words. How can we encourage others?
The Bible is God's Word to us and we can share its truth with others, telling them of God's promises and His plan to save people from their sin. Everyone needs encouragement and the Bible gives us the truth we need to hear.
God's Spirit lives in Christians. How would this help Christians be brave and obey God no matter what?
The Holy Spirit guides people to the truth. Even when others or the world might tempt us to disobey God, the Holy Spirit helps believers follow God by convicting them of what is true.
APPLICATION QUESTION:
What are some ways that our family can worship God throughout the week?
How can our family encourage each other to worship God this week?
MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31
STUDENT MINISTRIES SERVICES - 6TH - 12TH GRADE
June 7, 2026
Youth Summer Kick Off Party
Our students will be celebrating the end of the school year and the start to the summer!
We will be meeting at the north side lake and pool. The party will be from 5:00 - 7:30 PM.
Click here to register for the Summer Kick Off Party
Youth Summer Kick Off Party
Our students will be celebrating the end of the school year and the start to the summer!
We will be meeting at the north side lake and pool. The party will be from 5:00 - 7:30 PM.
Click here to register for the Summer Kick Off Party
FAMILY LIFE GROUP WEEKLY RESOURCES
FAMILY LIFE GROUP QUESTIONS
June 7, 2026
This week we take a break from our God's Design for the Family Series and we are celebrating our graduates - our focus this week is how to live a life that honors Christ and navigates the challenges we face in trying to do so!
Here are our questions for this week:
FLG QUESTIONS:
1) RECAP - What are ways you practiced biblical legacy leading in your spheres of influences this past week?
This week we take a break from our God's Design for the Family Series and we are celebrating our graduates - our focus this week is how to live a life that honors Christ and navigates the challenges we face in trying to do so!
Here are our questions for this week:
FLG QUESTIONS:
1) RECAP - What are ways you practiced biblical legacy leading in your spheres of influences this past week?
2) A spirit of fear/timidity is not what we have been given as believers in Jesus Christ - what does 2 Timothy 1:7 say replaces that spirit of fear/timidity?
How do we functionally address fears/timidity in light of scripture and God’s promises to us? (Joshua 1:9 / Psalm 23:4 / Isaiah 41:10)
3) Failing forward is acknowledging a mistake and growing because of it - not being held captive by it.
How do we allow failure to shape us with a forward mindset of growth instead of a backwards mindset that keeps us from growing and going forward?
(Philippians 3:12-14 / Proverbs 24:16 / Micah 7:8-9)
4) Pursuing our faith intentionally can be a challenge in a world that creates distraction at every turn.
How does scripture invite us to follow the faith with purpose as outlined in Hebrews 12:1-3?
How do we accomplish those points in our day to day living?
DISCIPLESHIP SERIES - HOW SLBC DOES DISCIPLESHIP
FOUNDATIONAL STEPS SERIES - PRACTICAL DISCIPLESHIP PROCESSES
Excitement in the Word
Mar 1, 2026 • Matt Bonnett
Elevation of the Word
Feb 15, 2026 • Matt Bonnett
Evidence of the Word
Feb 8, 2026 • Matt Bonnett
Explanation of the Word
Jan 18, 2026 • Matt Bonnett
Exposure to the Word
Jan 11, 2026 • Matt Bonnett
Foundational Steps Intro
Jan 4, 2026 • Jordan Dickens
ONGOING RESOURCES FOR DISCIPLESHIP /FOUNDATIONAL STEPS:
In addition to our questions this week, please note the following resources through RightNow Media that could be an encouragement to you as you seek to learn more about reading the Bible, understanding it's origins and purpose, and teaching your kids and students health way to interact with this incredible gift of God's Word!
FAMILIES WITH YOUNG KIDS:
BIBLE BASICS (HOW TO READ THE BIBLE WELL)
FAMILIES WITH GRADE SCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL:
THE BIBLE
CAN I TRUST THE BIBLE
INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE (MORE OF A STORYTELLING APPROACH)
GREAT CUMULATIVE STUDIES TOWARDS KNOWING AND DEFENDING THE BIBLE:
WHY TRUST THE BIBLE (FILMED AND FUNCTIONAL FOR UK AUDIENCE)
WHY DO WE NEED THE BIBLE
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY
In our previous week of Foundational Steps in preparing to pursue Christ with our habits and our hearts, we looked specifically at our Explanation of The Word and how that informs us how to live according to scripture and walk with a Biblical lens in life. We worked through a systematic method of interpretation to allow the text to point us to proper context, understanding, and explanation to others - this method is the O.I.A. Method - we are going to leave these resources here for you to utilize in your ongoing pursuit of Bible Study.
SPECIFIC RESOURCES INTENDED TO HELP YOU WALK WITH THE O . I . A . METHOD:
ENCOURAGEMENTS FOR THE FIRST-TIME BIBLE STUDENT - BEYOND READING TO STUDYING
OBSERVATION WORKSHEET
INTERPRETATION WORKSHEET
APPLICATION WORKSHEET
FAMILIES WITH YOUNG KIDS:
BIBLE BASICS (HOW TO READ THE BIBLE WELL)
FAMILIES WITH GRADE SCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL:
THE BIBLE
CAN I TRUST THE BIBLE
INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE (MORE OF A STORYTELLING APPROACH)
GREAT CUMULATIVE STUDIES TOWARDS KNOWING AND DEFENDING THE BIBLE:
WHY TRUST THE BIBLE (FILMED AND FUNCTIONAL FOR UK AUDIENCE)
WHY DO WE NEED THE BIBLE
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY
In our previous week of Foundational Steps in preparing to pursue Christ with our habits and our hearts, we looked specifically at our Explanation of The Word and how that informs us how to live according to scripture and walk with a Biblical lens in life. We worked through a systematic method of interpretation to allow the text to point us to proper context, understanding, and explanation to others - this method is the O.I.A. Method - we are going to leave these resources here for you to utilize in your ongoing pursuit of Bible Study.
SPECIFIC RESOURCES INTENDED TO HELP YOU WALK WITH THE O . I . A . METHOD:
ENCOURAGEMENTS FOR THE FIRST-TIME BIBLE STUDENT - BEYOND READING TO STUDYING
OBSERVATION WORKSHEET
INTERPRETATION WORKSHEET
APPLICATION WORKSHEET