Communities Change Over Time
Understand that communities change over time
Recognize God's constant love through changes
Create a visual representation of community changes
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”
— Hebrews 13:8 (WEB)While communities change, God remains constant and loving
Gather children and show pictures of your community from long ago and today. Ask them to notice the differences.
Talk about how communities change. Sometimes buildings look different, people use new things, and neighborhoods grow. But one thing never changes - God's love!
Create a poster showing community changes, with a special section highlighting God's unchanging love
Simpler: Use fewer pictures and pre-cut images
Challenge: Add written descriptions of changes
Share posters and recap how communities change, but God's love remains constant
Dear Jesus, thank You that Your love never changes, even when everything else does. Amen.
Coming up: Next week, we'll learn more about how families change and grow
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”
— Hebrews 13:8 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Create a hand motion where children 'freeze' to represent God's unchanging nature
First graders are beginning to understand the concept of change and permanence
Children might feel anxious about changes
Child's ability to describe community changes and understand God's constant love
Great job completing today's lesson!