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
Beginning in the month of February, we will begin our 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 FEBRUARY 8, 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
February 8, 2026
THE MAIN IDEA FOR THE WEEK:
Jesus has the power to heal
The Faith of the Centurion:
Luke 7:1 - 10
This week, kids will look and be amazed by the story of the faith of the centurion.
We will see how Jesus has the power to heal.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Who needed help because one of his workers was sick?
The Centurion (Roman Officer)
Did the centurion let Jesus come to his house?
No. He sad he believed Jesus could heal with only his words.
Who can we pray to when we are sick or if someone we know is sick?
Jesus!
APPLICATION QUESTION:
Who can our family pray for that is sick?
Can Jesus heal them?
THE MAIN IDEA FOR THE WEEK:
Jesus has the power to heal
The Faith of the Centurion:
Luke 7:1 - 10
This week, kids will look and be amazed by the story of the faith of the centurion.
We will see how Jesus has the power to heal.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Who needed help because one of his workers was sick?
The Centurion (Roman Officer)
Did the centurion let Jesus come to his house?
No. He sad he believed Jesus could heal with only his words.
Who can we pray to when we are sick or if someone we know is sick?
Jesus!
APPLICATION QUESTION:
Who can our family pray for that is sick?
Can Jesus heal them?
CHILDREN'S CHURCH - KINDERGARTEN - 5TH GRADE
February 8, 2026
THE MAIN IDEA FOR THE WEEK:
There is one true God who alone deserves worship.
This week we will look at the prophet Elijah having a showdown with King Ahab and the prophets of Baal.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
How can we know God will hear us when we pray?
God is alive and active, so not only does He hear us when we pray, but He also responds and acts.
God always answers our prayers, but not always in the way we think or even the way we want.
Elijah stood up for what was right, and Jezebel wanted to hurt him. How did God encourage Elijah?
God came near to Elijah and reminded Elijah of His faithfulness. When we face rejection from others for following Jesus,
we can trust that God will be faithful to us.
APPLICATION QUESTION:
Elijah was bold and reminded the people that there is only one true God. How can we others about the one true God?
Why is it important to tell others about Jesus?
MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:
that all the peoples of the earth may know that the LORD is God; there is no other. - 1 Kings 8:60
THE MAIN IDEA FOR THE WEEK:
There is one true God who alone deserves worship.
This week we will look at the prophet Elijah having a showdown with King Ahab and the prophets of Baal.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
How can we know God will hear us when we pray?
God is alive and active, so not only does He hear us when we pray, but He also responds and acts.
God always answers our prayers, but not always in the way we think or even the way we want.
Elijah stood up for what was right, and Jezebel wanted to hurt him. How did God encourage Elijah?
God came near to Elijah and reminded Elijah of His faithfulness. When we face rejection from others for following Jesus,
we can trust that God will be faithful to us.
APPLICATION QUESTION:
Elijah was bold and reminded the people that there is only one true God. How can we others about the one true God?
Why is it important to tell others about Jesus?
MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:
that all the peoples of the earth may know that the LORD is God; there is no other. - 1 Kings 8:60
STUDENT MINISTRIES SERVICES - 6TH - 12TH GRADE
February 8, 2026
Youth Hangout Night (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
The students will be hanging out, eating some snacks, watching a big game and spending some time together.
Youth Hangout Night (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
The students will be hanging out, eating some snacks, watching a big game and spending some time together.
FAMILY LIFE GROUP WEEKLY RESOURCES
FAMILY LIFE GROUP QUESTIONS
FEBRUARY 8, 2026
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 use for now.
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
This week we will focus our Foundational Steps Study towards Evidence of the Word and how others see Christ working through us. Below are our FLG Questions for the week of February 8, 2026:
1) RECAP - Did you practice any of the processes of the OIA Method in your bible study this past week?
2) How have you approached being taught and listening to leaders of thought critically to protect your mind concerning religious/spiritual content? (Matthew 7:15-20)
3) What critical listening skills have you utilized when engaged with learning opportunities (sermons/social media/podcasts/etc…)
and are those skills centered in Christ and His Word?
4) What does being connected to Christ as described in John 15:1-6 look like functionally in your day to day living and thinking?
5) From PRUNING AND PLACING notes on Sunday - Identify one area that God has grown you recently, and one area where you have been challenged to grow.
How is God working those out in you and through you? (James 1:19-27)
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 use for now.
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
This week we will focus our Foundational Steps Study towards Evidence of the Word and how others see Christ working through us. Below are our FLG Questions for the week of February 8, 2026:
1) RECAP - Did you practice any of the processes of the OIA Method in your bible study this past week?
2) How have you approached being taught and listening to leaders of thought critically to protect your mind concerning religious/spiritual content? (Matthew 7:15-20)
3) What critical listening skills have you utilized when engaged with learning opportunities (sermons/social media/podcasts/etc…)
and are those skills centered in Christ and His Word?
4) What does being connected to Christ as described in John 15:1-6 look like functionally in your day to day living and thinking?
5) From PRUNING AND PLACING notes on Sunday - Identify one area that God has grown you recently, and one area where you have been challenged to grow.
How is God working those out in you and through you? (James 1:19-27)
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