Well, if not the whole chapter, at LEAST the first verse, right? “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” Genesis 1:1. That’s our treasure “nugget” for tonight, and just the beginning of a foundational understanding of our world and our God. Here’s a recorded version for your listening pleasure.   genesis-1 Here’s a faster version.  genesis-1-fast Here’s a print version.  genesis-1-1_8 Let us know how your summer is coming along by commenting below. Blessings!! BBopp

Our scripture treasure tonight is the timeless portrait of Jesus found in the prophecy of Isaiah, chapter 53.  isaiah-53 Please download the audio to listen, and re-listen. I will pray you all feel the wonder and awe of our loving God who had this all in His plan to sacrifice His own Son for our salvation. Teach it to your children, that they also will be in awe of the Savior. Humbly yours, BBopp isaiah-53 isaiah-53-fast

These verses comprise the first & best religious education program anywhere.  In spite of all our creativity, the BEST way for kids to learn the WORD of God is from their parents.   (Summer Scripture Treasury is founded on this principle) SO here are a few items to help you teach some or all of these verses to your kids, when you sit, or walk, or drive, or bedtime, or first thing in the morning… My challenge to you all is simple;  Do THIS. Website link for more great resources;  http://ministry-to-children.com/heart-soul-might-coloring-page/ Voice recordings of Deuteronomy 6 by yours...

Are you? Really? Here’s a test to see how well you measure up to our kids from True North Kids’ Church. Bible Doctrine 5th Grade TEST <–Click on the title to download & print your blank test answer form.  This  form has spaces for you to fill in the answers.  It is NOT an open-Bible test. You are NOT required to show this to anyone unless you want to.  I will post a test with the answers in weeks to come.  BTW, our out-going 5th graders got a big candy-bar just for completing it.  I will offer the same to anyone who brings their completed test in to me. TRY IT!!...

Here’s our FIRST challenge of the summer –  Psalm 23. psalm-23 <-Click this link to hear BBopp read it. I KNOW some of you may have this  already treasured in your hearts, but there are MANY kids in our fellowship who still need to master it.  Some of the older siblings may be able to help the younger ones to “get it.”  Here at DSM 1st we’ll be coloring, doing crosswords, making a video, and eating a “sheepy shnack.” SO here are a few more “helps” to get your family learning together. Website of Helps for Psalm 23 Keep in mind that each...