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2016 A weekly adventure through the Bible for your children’s ministry! NEW Rotation Stations and more! See inside for details. DeepBlueKids.com DB167030001NDCV1.indd 1 12/7/15 10:26 AM Meet the Deep Blue Kids and join in on a grand Bible adventure! I’m Edgar— Come explore with me! It’s fun to see how things fit together—like the stories in the Bible. Let’s check it out together. I’m Kat, and I’m ready for adventure! I LOVE being with my friends and discovering more about the Bible. Won’t you join us too? For ordering information, see the order form insert at the center of this catalog. Prices subject to change. 1 Meet the Characters | 2-3 Online Tools, Deep Blue Adventure App, & DVD 12–13 Early Elementary | 14–15 Middle Elementary DeepBlueKids.com DB167030001NDCV2_1.indd 2 | 800.672.1789 | | | 4-5 Babies & Woddlers 16–17 Older Elementary Community Resource Consultants | 6-7 Toddlers & Twos | | 18-19 Submerge: 11+ | DB16 12/7/15 10:28 AM Hi, everyone, I’m Caleb! I’m the new guy. I’ve been hanging out a lot lately with my new friends Asia, Kat, and Edgar. They’re followers of Jesus, like me. I just moved, so I’m glad I’ve made some new friends here. I hope I can get to know you too. Get the scoop from me! I’m Asia. I love being informed and keeping my friends in the loop too! Learning about God’s Word is the best adventure out there! | 8–9 Preschool—Elementary, One Room Sunday School, and Large Group/Small Group Scope & Sequence 20 One Room Sunday School DB16 DB167030001NDCV2_1.indd 1 | 21 Large Group/Small Group | 22–23 New! Rotation Stations Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com | 10–11 Preschool | 24–25 Bibles & More 1 12/8/15 8:58 AM Find tools and support Resources for leaders, kids, and families! great things are happening at deepbluekids.com • Helpful training videos • Free sample lessons and other printables • Scope & Sequence chart • Fun activities for home Extend Deep Blue into the home with a FREE mobile app for kids! Subscribe to DEEP BLUE ONLINE! Choose from three quarterly download subscription packages: Lite Blue: includes age group Leader’s Guides. $64.99 per quarter Dark Blue: includes streaming Bible story video sessions. $24.99 per quarter Deep Blue: includes Leader’s Guides, streaming videos, and Family Devotional. $94.99 per quarter FREE Deep Blue Adventure App Children have fun while learning Bible truths and God’s Word to share with friends. • Parental dashboard feature • NEW mini games for year 2! • Video wall feature • Customizable avatars • Fun weekly mini quests Zipper Pulls Deep Blue Online offers your church an easy-to-access platform for downloading a sea of PDF Leader’s Guides and streaming Bible story videos for each weekly session for six age levels. A great take-away to give to kids! Use these 3D zipper pulls with the Deep Blue Adventure App to explore quests, access games, and more! Sold in packs of 6. 9781501804625 Coming soon: Deep Blue Large Group/Small Group and One Room Sunday School Digital Kits! visit DeepBlueKids.com for more information 2 DB167030001ND002.indd 2 DeepBlueKids.com | 800.672.1789 To activate the 3D feature, download the FREE app and follow instructions. Learn more at DeepBlueKids.com. | Community Resource Consultants DB16 12/8/15 9:06 AM Add a splash of fun to weekly sessions Capture kids’ attention with eye-catching animation! DVD Today’s media-savvy kids will be hooked by these engaging, animated videos! Each video segment tells a Bible story through the kids’ point of view, with help from the Deep Blue kids, Asia, Edgar, Kat, and Caleb. Music videos and Bible story quizzes add even more fun! For ages 3–10. DVD features: • Thirteen 3-minute videos that tell the Bible story in 3D and 2D animation. • Monthly Bible verse videos that help children learn key Bible verses. • A Bible quiz to review each quarter’s Bible stories with the children. • Four music videos with all-new music. • Also available via digital subscription or download Sign up for a new Automatic Curriculum Shipment and receive: • Three FREE copies of the Deep Blue Kids Bible— a $68.97 value! • $6.95 flat-rate shipping per quarter! • Choose from two shipping schedules to fit your needs. Standard ground shipping; continental U.S. only. For new automatic curriculum shipments only. DB16 DB167030001ND002.indd 3 Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 3 12/18/15 9:33 AM Babies & Woddlers The Babies & Woddlers Scope and Sequence provides a one-year nurturing faith experience! For the Caregivers For Babies & Woddlers PART 1: CARING FOR BABIES AND WODDLERS IN THE INFANT ROOM OR NURSERY PART 1: TEACHING THE CHRISTIAN FAITH Teaching the Faith in the Eating Area Why We Do It: More than Babysitting Teaching the Faith in the Changing Area Tell Me About Babies and Woddlers Teaching the Faith in the Sleeping Area Give Them Love and Watch Them Grow Teaching the Faith in the Rocking Area We Learn through Our Senses Teaching the Faith in the Playing Area PART 2: NECESSARY FORMS AND LETTERS PART 2: FAITH WORDS, BIBLE VERSES, PRAYERS, AND PRAISES Sign-in Sheet Faith Words: Child Information Sheet God, Jesus, Hope, Love, Joy Accident or Injury Report Form Bible Verse: “God saw everything he had made: it was supremely good.” (Genesis 1:31) Prayer: Dear God, Let me be—patient, loving, and kind for Thee. Love this precious child through me, so she can love and trust in Thee. Amen. For Parents or Guardians ONE PARENT/GUARDIAN MESSAGE FOR EVERY MONTH OF THE YEAR Praise: (Sing to the tune of “Rock-a-Bye, Baby.”): Sleep, baby Jesus, sleep on the hay. Mary is singing, little lambs play. Joseph is watching. Stars shine so bright. So sleep, baby Jesus, sleep through the night. (Gently rock the baby while singing this song.) dy! pee Hi, I’m S 4 DB167030001ND004.indd 4 DeepBlueKids.com | 800.672.1789 | Community Resource Consultants DB16 12/7/15 9:33 AM This program helps children to learn, live, and grow in faith from the moment of birth. The annual Ministry Guide supports leaders and parents as they nurture babies and woddlers at the beginning of their Christian faith. Ministry Guide Caregivers will be equipped to: • Share faith with babies and woddlers in loving, caring, and age-appropriate ways. • Know what to expect with language and physical/ emotional development at certain ages in babies and woddlers. • Maintain a safe and loving nursery that is comfortable for both infants and their parents or guardians. • Introduce babies and woddlers to the Christian faith through play, prayer, praise, and promise. Music f the litt or le ones A new, custom CD created just for Deep Blue! This annual CD includes brand-new music for 2016–2017. DB16 DB167030001ND004.indd 5 Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 5 12/7/15 9:34 AM Toddlers & Twos Introduce the Bible and some of its most significant stories to toddlers and two-year-olds. Fall 2016 Spring 2017 SEPTEMBER: Joseph and His Brothers MARCH: Zacchaeus Bible Story: Genesis 37:1-36 Bible Story: Luke 19:1-10 Bible Verse: The Lord was with Joseph. (Genesis 39:2) Bible Verse: I give you a new commandment: Anchor Point: God is with us wherever we go. Love each other. (John 13:34) Anchor Point: Jesus shows us how to love each other. OCTOBER: The Baby in the Basket Bible Story: Exodus 1:8-14; 2:1-10 APRIL: Alleluia! Bible Verse: I’ll set you free with great power. Bible Story: Matthew 28:1-10 (Exodus 6:6) Bible Verse: Hosanna in the highest! (Matthew 21:9) Anchor Point: We remember God’s powerful acts. Anchor Point: We celebrate Jesus. NOVEMBER: Ten Commandments MAY: Peter and Tabitha Bible Story: Exodus 19:1–20:21 Bible Story: Acts 9:36-43 Bible Verse: I’ll take you as my people, and Bible Verse: I tell you that you are Peter. And I’ll be your God. (Exodus 6:7) Anchor Point: God cares for all people. I’ll build my church on this rock. (Matthew 16:18) Anchor Point: Like Peter, we can tell the good news about Jesus. Winter 2016–17 Summer 2017 DECEMBER: Jesus’ Story JUNE: Courageous Daniel Luke 2:1-7 Bible Verse: A child is born to us. (Isaiah 9:6) Anchor Point: We celebrate the birth of Jesus. Bible Story: Daniel 6:1-28 Bible Story: Bible Verse: Hope in the Lord! Be strong! Let your heart take courage! (Psalm 27:14) Anchor Point: God gives me courage. JANUARY: Talk With the Teachers JULY: Jonah and the Fish Luke 2:39-52 Bible Verse: God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. (John 3:16) Anchor Point: Jesus is God’s Son. Bible Story: Bible Story: Book of Jonah Bible Verse: Let those who love your saving help say again and again: “God is great!” (Psalm 70:4) Anchor Point: With God’s help, we can do great things. FEBRUARY: The Good Samaritan AUGUST: Jericho Luke 10:25-37 Bible Verse: Everyone who has ears should pay attention. (Luke 8:8) Anchor Point: Parables teach us about God’s love. Bible Story: 6 DB167030001ND006.indd 6 DeepBlueKids.com | 800.672.1789 Bible Story: Joshua 6:1-27 Bible Verse: But my family and I will serve the Lord. (Joshua 24:15) Anchor Point: We choose to serve God. | Community Resource Consultants DB16 12/8/15 9:11 AM Leader’s Guide • Help children learn the Bible through movement, songs, art activities, and more! • Monthly Bible stories and Bible verses are shared using a learning-center approach with colorful visuals. Class Stuff • Includes an interactive poster, Bible storytelling figures, Bible verse posters, Bible songs, puzzles, games, matching cards, a quarterly attendance chart, and other visual and kinesthetic activities. • This is a comprehensive component, necessary for teaching all the various learning styles in children. Bible Story Picture Cards • A colorful card for children to take home each week. • Includes the monthly Bible story that parents or guardians can retell and reinforce at home. • Helps children learn the monthly Bible stories using their different senses and learning styles. I’m re ady fo r adven ture! A new, custom CD created just for Deep Blue! This annual CD includes brand-new music for 2016–2017. DB16 DB167030001ND006.indd 7 “Deep Blue provides many ideas/examples of how to incorporate Bible stories and allow toddlers to do hands-on activities to learn the lessons.” –Liz Merritt Hayes Barton United Methodist Church Raleigh, NC Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 7 12/9/15 8:47 AM Scope and Sequence For Preschool, Early Elementary, Middle Elementary, Older Elementary, One Room Sunday School, and Large Group/Small Group Fall 2016 – Summer 2017 Fall 2016 Winter 2016-17 Spring 2017 UNIT 1: JOSEPH’S JOURNEY UNIT 1: THE STORIES OF CHRISTMAS UNIT 1: JESUS SHOWS LOVE September 4 December 4 March 5 Joseph and His Brothers Mary’s Story To Ten Lepers September 11 December 11 March 12 Joseph in Egypt Joseph’s Story To Zacchaeus September 18 December 18 March 19 Joseph Saves the Day September 25 Joseph and His Brothers Reunited UNIT 2: FREEDOM Jesus’ Story December 25 At the Last Supper March 26 Shepherds’ Story In the Garden UNIT 2: JESUS, GOD’S SON UNIT 2: HOSANNA! April 2 The Baby in the Basket Search for the King January 1 Cock-a-doodle-doo! October 9 January 8 Hosanna! October 2 The Burning Bush Talk With the Teachers October 16 January 15 Moses and Pharaoh October 23 Crossing the Sea October 30 Come to the River April 9 April 16 Alleluia! April 23 January 22 Come to Breakfast! January 29 Feed My Sheep! Change the Water Songs of Joy Born Anew UNIT 3: GOD PROVIDES UNIT 3: THE PARABLES November 6 February 5 In the Wilderness The Sower November 13 February 12 April 30 UNIT 3: PETER ROCKS! May 7 Peter and John May 14 Peter and Tabitha Ten Commandments The Good Samaritan November 20 A House for God February 19 The Stories of the Lost Peter and Cornelius November 27 February 26 Peter in Prison The Peaceable Kingdom 8 DB167030001ND008.indd 8 The Forgiving Father DeepBlueKids.com | 800.672.1789 May 21 May 28 DB16 12/7/15 9:37 AM Summer 2017 ible A new B kids! ok for storybo UNIT 1: COURAGEOUS RAGEOUS BIBLE PEOPLE June 4 Courageous Disciples June 11 Courageous Queen June 18 Courageous Friends Easy to Navigate. Built to Captivate. June 25 Courageous Daniel UNIT 2: SPEAKERS EAKERS FOR GOD July 2 Elijah and the Ravens July 9 Elijah and the Prophets July 16 Jonah and the Fish July 23 Elisha and the Widow’s Jars July 30 Elisha and the Servant Girl UNIT 3: GOD OD CHOOSES JOSHUA August 6 God Chooses Joshua August 13 Spies in Canaan August 20 To learn more visit deepbluekids.com/store Crossing the Jordan August 27 Jericho DB16 DB167030001ND008.indd 9 Shop our online catalog NEW for younger children, ages 3–6, the Deep Blue Bible Storybook contains 146 of the best-loved stories from the Bible, written in understandable language and delightfully illustrated. See more details on page 24. 9 12/7/15 9:38 AM Preschool Capture the energy and excitement of your preschoolers with Deep Blue. Children ages 3–4 will hear Bible stories that will strengthen their growing faith. Class Stuff Leader’s Guide • Easy for volunteers to teach! Includes Bible verses, games, art, science, worship, prayer, and fun! • Additional activities and reproducible pages for each session • Also available as a digital download • Colorful, easy-to-use 12" x 18" posters that enhance the Bible story, plus games, storytelling figures, cards, interactive posters, a colorful attendance chart, and more • Quarterly Music CD-ROM offers PowerPoints, song sheets, and instrumental tracks Bible Stories & Stickers • Colorful leaflets help children interact with the Bible stories • Stickers go along with each session • Offers ideas for parents and caregivers to use at home Hi, Indi g Wanna r o! ace? 10 DB167030001ND010.indd 10 DeepBlueKids.com | 800.672.1789 | Community Resource Consultants DB16 12/7/15 10:04 AM Kids Stuff • Thirteen easy crafts offer kids a creative outlet while reinforcing the Bible story “We are loving the new Deep Blue. Our children are excited about connecting with God and each other through Deep Blue.” —Jennifer G. Heath Director of Children’s Ministries St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church DVD Engage today’s mediasavvy kids with 3D and 2D animation on the Deep Blue DVD! See page 3 for details. Indigo LO advent VES ures Indigo Puppet 9781501804618 Wouldn’t it be fun to have your very own Indigo puppet? Your kids will LOVE it! DB16 DB167030001ND010.indd 11 Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 11 12/7/15 10:04 AM Early Elementary Take kids ages 5–6 on a Bible adventure where they will explore, learn, and grow— and begin a lifelong faith journey! Leader’s Guide Kids Stuff • Easy for volunteers to teach! Includes Bible verses, games, art, science, worship, prayer, and fun! • Additional activities and reproducible pages for each session • Also available as a digital download • Thirteen easy crafts offer kids a creative outlet while reinforcing the Bible story Class Stuff • Colorful, easy-to-use 12" x 18" posters that enhance the Bible story, plus games, storytelling figures, cards, interactive posters, a colorful attendance chart, and more • Quarterly Music CD-ROM offers PowerPoints, song sheets, and instrumental tracks “Deep Blue has some awesome extras. From the app to the music videos to the Bible Story DVDs, there are some great opportunities for kids to connect to Jesus.” –Nick Ransom Church of the Resurrection Leawood, KS 12 DB167030001ND012.indd 12 DeepBlueKids.com | 800.672.1789 | Community Resource Consultants DB16 12/7/15 9:51 AM DVD The DVD features monthly Bible verse videos to help children learn key Scriptures. See page 3 for details! Bible Stories & Stickers • Colorful leaflets help children interact with the Bible stories • Stickers go along with each session • Offers ideas for parents and caregivers to use at home ch! tou Stay in 9781630886318 9781630886325 9781426793387 9781426793370 9781426793998 Kids will love finding these colorful postcards in their mailbox! • Sold in packages of 25. DB16 DB167030001ND012.indd 13 Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 13 12/7/15 9:53 AM Middle Elementary Help kids ages 7–8 connect with God and each other! These sessions are exciting, creative, and easy to teach. Kids Stuff Leader’s Guide • Thirteen cut-out craft activities support the Bible story and give kids a creative outlet. • Step-by-step session plans include Bible verses, games, art, science, worship, prayer, and fun! • Extra activities and reproducibles for each session. • Also available as a digital download. Bible Stories & Stickers • Colorful leaflets help children interact with the Bible stories. • “My Thoughts” section allows the children to put themselves into the Bible story. • “Connect” helps children begin developing Bible skills and see how the Bible fits together. • Includes a focus word for each week. “Our kids love Deep Blue! The curriculum engages the children each week in Scripture and encourages them to dive deeper into their faith! “ –Lauren Bedevian Memorial Drive United Methodist Church Houston, TX 14 DB167030001ND014.indd 14 DeepBlueKids.com | 800.672.1789 | Community Resource Consultants DB16 12/7/15 9:59 AM Class Stuff • 12" x 18" posters, games, maps, cards, attendance chart, birthday greetings, and happy grams. • Quarterly Music CD-ROM includes PowerPoints, song sheets, and instrumental tracks. DVD Engage today’s mediasavvy kids with 3D and 2D animation on the Deep Blue DVD! See page 3 for details. ft for i g t a e r Ag ents! d u t s r o s teacher Labels/Nametag Stickers Roll of 50 These versatile labels have so many uses...name tags, bookplates, labels for classroom supplies, and more! 9781501804724 Deep Blue Tote Bag This durable, recyclable bag is great for carrying Sunday school supplies! Features the Deep Blue logo. Deep Blue Decorating Clings Make a bold statement in hallways or classrooms! Includes Asia, Kat, Edgar, Indigo, and the Deep Blue logo. Sizes range from 6"–16." Easy to hang and reposition. 9781501804274 9781501804717 DB16 DB167030001ND014.indd 15 Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 15 12/8/15 9:05 AM Older Elementary Children ages 9–10 will develop lifelong faith as they experience the Bible story in a variety of ways. Kids Stuff Leader’s Guide • Volunteers will find it easy to teach with step-by-step session plans that include Bible, games, art, worship, prayer, and fun! • Each session contains additional activities and reproducible pages. • Also available as a digital download. • Weekly puzzles reinforce the Bible story. Bible Stories & Stuff • Colorful leaflets will help children dive deeper into their faith and the Scripture story. • Offers additional projects and information relating to the Scripture story. • Includes a songbook with lyrics for the quarterly music. “From the Deep Blue Bible to the Sunday morning lesson, our church is extremely grateful for such a theologically sound and exciting curriculum. Thank you, Cokesbury!” –Judi New First United Methodist Church Lakeland, FL 16 DB167030001ND016.indd 16 DeepBlueKids.com | 800.672.1789 | Community Resource Consultants DB16 12/7/15 10:13 AM Class Stuff • Colorful, easy-to-use 12" x 18" posters to reinforce the Bible story, plus a colorful attendance chart, Bible verses, and more. • A Quarterly Music CD-ROM with PowerPoints, song sheets, and instrumental tracks. DVD This DVD features monthly Bible verse videos to help children learn key Scriptures. See page 3 for details! for A fun takeaway class the kids in your Favorite Scripture Books of the Passages Bible (Fishing) 9781426783395 9781630886332 The Golden Rule 9781426783401 Turn to the Bible When... 9781426783418 Bible Bookmarks Fun, practical, and affordable Sunday school takeaways or outreach tools. Choose from several different designs! Sold in packages of 25. DB16 DB167030001ND016.indd 17 Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 17 12/7/15 10:13 AM Scope and Sequence 2016–17 Fall 2016 Winter 2016–17 UNIT1:1:Dive DiveDeeper DeeperInto…Genesis Into…Genesis UNIT UNIT UNIT 1:1:Dive Deeper Deeper Into…Genesis Into…Genesis Session 1: Made God’s Image (Creation) Session 1:Dive Made inin God’s Image (Creation) UNIT1:1:Dive DiveDeeper DeeperInto…Advent Into…Adventand andChristmas Christmas UNIT UNIT UNIT 1:1:Dive Deeper Deeper Into…Advent Into…Advent andChristmas Christmas Session 1: Peace (Isaiah’s Prophecy) and Session 1:Dive Peace (Isaiah’s Prophecy) 1: 1:Trusting Made inin God’s God’s Image Image (Creation) (Creation) Session 2: Trusting God (Noah and the Flood) Session 2:Made God (Noah and the Flood) 1: 1:Anticipation Peace (Isaiah’s (Isaiah’s Prophecy) Prophecy) Session 2: Anticipation (Elizabeth and Zechariah) Session 2:Peace (Elizabeth and Zechariah) 2: 2: Trusting Trusting God God (Noah (Noah and and the the Flood) Flood) Session Keeping Promises (Abraham and Sarah) Session 3: 3: Keeping Promises (Abraham and Sarah) 2: 2: Anticipation Anticipation (Elizabeth (Elizabeth and and Zechariah) Zechariah) Session Trust (Mary and Joseph) Session 3: 3: Trust (Mary and Joseph) Session Session 3: 3: Keeping Keeping Promises Promises (Abraham (Abraham and and Sarah) Sarah) Meeting Challenges (Jacob Wrestles With God) 4:4: Meeting Challenges (Jacob Wrestles With God) Session Session 3: 3: Trust Trust (Mary (Mary and and Joseph) Joseph) Incarnation (Jesus Born) 4:4: Incarnation (Jesus IsIs Born) Session Session 4:4: Meeting Meeting Challenges Challenges (Jacob (Jacob Wrestles Wrestles With With God) God) Session Session 4:4: Incarnation Incarnation (Jesus (Jesus IsIs Born) Born) UNIT2:2:Dive DiveDeeper DeeperInto…Exodus Into…Exodusand andthe theJudges Judges UNIT UNIT UNIT 2:2:Dive Deeper Deeper Into…Exodus Into…Exodus and and the theJudges Judges Session 5: Serving Others (Joseph’s Rise to Power) Session 5:Dive Serving Others (Joseph’s Rise to Power) UNIT2:2:Dive DiveDeeper DeeperInto…Christmas Into…Christmasand andEpiphany Epiphany UNIT UNIT UNIT 2:2:Dive Deeper DeeperInto…Christmas Into…Christmas and andEpiphany Epiphany Session 5: Worshipping (The Magi) Session 5:Dive Worshipping (The Magi) 5: 5: Serving Serving Others Others (Joseph’s (Joseph’s Rise Rise toto Power) Power) Session Leading (Moses Leads the People) Session 6:6: Leading (Moses Leads the People) 5: 5: Worshipping Worshipping (The (The Magi) Magi) ofof Session God’s Grace (The Baptism Jesus) Session 6:6: God’s Grace (The Baptism Jesus) 6:7: 6: Leading Leading (Moses (Moses Leads Leads the the People) People) Session Remembering (The Israelites Cross the Jordan) Session 7: Remembering (The Israelites Cross the Jordan) 6:7: 6: God’s God’s Grace Grace (The (The Baptism Baptism of of Jesus) Jesus) Session Being Called (Jesus Calls the Twelve) Session 7: Being Called (Jesus Calls the Twelve) 7: 7: Remembering Remembering (The (The Israelites Israelites Cross Cross the the Jordan) Jordan) Session Having Faith (Gideon Commissioned) Session 8:8: Having Faith (Gideon IsIs Commissioned) Session Session 7: Being Being Called Called (Jesus (Jesus Calls Calls the the Twelve) Twelve) 8: Forgiveness (The Healing of the Paralyzed Man) 8:7: Forgiveness (The Healing of the Paralyzed Man) 8:9: 8: Having Having Faith Faith (Gideon (Gideon Is Is Commissioned) Commissioned) Session Serving God (Samuel Leads) Session 9: Serving God (Samuel Leads) 8:9: 8: Forgiveness Forgiveness (The (The Healing Healing ofof the the Paralyzed Paralyzed Man) Session How Treat Others (Jesus Shows How to Treat Session 9: How toto Treat Others (Jesus Shows UsUs How toMan) Treat Others) Others) Session Session 9:9:How How toto Treat Treat Others Others (Jesus (Jesus Shows Shows UsUs How How toto Treat Treat Session Session 9:9: Serving Serving God God (Samuel (Samuel Leads) Leads) Others) Others) UNIT3:3:Dive DiveDeeper DeeperInto…the Into…theKings Kingsand andProphets Prophets UNIT UNIT UNIT 3:3:Dive Dive Deeper Deeper Into…the Into…the Kings Kings and andProphets Prophets Session 10: Being Anointed God (Samuel Anoints David) Session 10: Being Anointed byby God (Samuel Anoints David) UNIT3:3:Dive DiveDeeper DeeperInto…the Into…theLife LifeofofJesus Jesus UNIT UNIT UNIT 3:3:Dive Dive Deeper Deeper Into…the Into…the Life Life ofofJesus Jesus Session 10: Sharing (Jesus Feeds 4,000 People) Session 10: Sharing (Jesus Feeds 4,000 People) Session Session 10: Being Being Anointed Anointed byby God God (Samuel (Samuel Anoints Anoints David) David) 11: Praising God (Solomon Builds the Temple) 11:10: Praising God (Solomon Builds the Temple) 10:11: 10: Sharing Sharing (Jesus (Jesus Feeds Feeds 4,000 4,000 People) People) Session Knowing Jesus (The Transfiguration) Session 11: Knowing Jesus (The Transfiguration) Session Session 11: Praising Praising God God (Solomon (Solomon Builds Builds the the Temple) Temple) 12: Living Faithfully (Hezekiah Rules Judah) 12:11: Living Faithfully (Hezekiah Rules Judah) 11:12: 11: Knowing Knowing Jesus Jesus (The (The Transfiguration) Transfiguration) Session Discipleship Rich Man’s Question) Session 12: Discipleship (A(A Rich Man’s Question) 12:13: 12: Living Living Faithfully Faithfully (Hezekiah (Hezekiah Rules Rules Judah) Judah) Session God’s Vision (Micah’s Prophecy) Session 13: God’s Vision (Micah’s Prophecy) 12:13: 12: Discipleship Discipleship (A(A Rich Rich Man’s Question) Question) Session Faith (The Healing of Bartimaeus) Session 13: Faith (The Healing ofMan’s Bartimaeus) Session Session 13:13: God’s God’s Vision Vision (Micah’s (Micah’s Prophecy) Prophecy) Session Faith (The Healing Bartimaeus) Session 13:13: Faith (The Healing ofof Bartimaeus) Spring 2017 Summer 2017 UNIT1:1:Dive DiveDeeper DeeperInto…the Into…theSeason SeasonofofLent Lent UNIT UNIT UNIT 1:1:Dive Deeper Deeper Into…the Into…the Season Season ofofLent Lent Session 1: Praising Jesus (The Entry Into Jerusalem) Session 1:Dive Praising Jesus (The Entry Into Jerusalem) UNIT1:1:Dive Dive Deeper Into…Jesus Before His Ministry UNIT Deeper Into…Jesus Before His Ministry UNIT UNIT 1:1:Dive Deeper Deeper Into…Jesus Into…Jesus Before His His Ministry Ministry Session 1: Praising (The Presentation in the Temple) Session 1:Dive Praising (The Presentation inBefore the Temple) 1: 1:The Praising Jesus Jesus (The (The Entry Entry Into Into Jerusalem) Jerusalem) Session 2: The Power Faith and Prayer (Jesus Teaches Session 2:Praising Power ofof Faith and Prayer (Jesus Teaches onon Faith and Prayer) Faith and Prayer) Session Session 2: 2: The The Power Power ofof Faith Faith and and Prayer Prayer (Jesus (Jesus Teaches Teaches onon Session Session 1: 1: Praising (The (The Presentation Presentation inin the the Temple) Temple) 2: Facing Persecution (The Escape to Egypt) 2:Praising Facing Persecution (The Escape to Egypt) 2: 2: Facing Facing Persecution Persecution (The (The Escape Escape toto Egypt) Egypt) Session Teaching (Teaching in the Temple) Session 3: 3: Teaching (Teaching in the Temple) Faith Faith and and Prayer) Prayer) (The Session Sharing Communion (The Last Supper) Session 3: 3: Sharing Communion Last Supper) 3: 3: Teaching Teaching (Teaching (Teaching inin the the Temple) Temple) Session Overcoming Temptation (The Temptation Jesus) Session 4:4: Overcoming Temptation (The Temptation ofof Jesus) 3: 3: Sharing Sharing Communion Communion (The (The Last Last Supper) Supper) Session Prayer (Jesus Prayer) Session 4:4: Prayer (Jesus inin Prayer) Session Session 4:4: Overcoming Overcoming Temptation Temptation (The (The Temptation Temptation ofof Jesus) Jesus) Session Session 4:4: Prayer Prayer (Jesus (Jesus inin Prayer) Prayer) UNIT2:2:Dive DiveDeeper DeeperInto…Stories Into…StoriesininJohn’s John’sGospel Gospel UNIT UNIT UNIT 2: 2: Dive Dive Deeper Deeper Into…Stories Into…Stories in in John’s John’s Gospel Gospel Session 5: Welcoming All (The Woman at the Well) Session 5: Welcoming All (The Woman at the Well) UNIT2:2:Dive DiveDeeper DeeperInto…Lent Into…Lentand andEaster Easter UNIT UNIT UNIT 2:2:Dive Deeper Deeper Into…Lent Into…Lent and andEaster Easter Session 5: Suffering (Jesus’ Betrayal, Arrest, and Trial) Session 5:Dive Suffering (Jesus’ Betrayal, Arrest, and Trial) Session Session 5: Welcoming Welcoming AllAll (The (The Woman Woman atDisciples’ at the the Well) Well) 6: Serving Others (Washing the Disciples’ Feet) 6:5: Serving Others (Washing the Feet) 5: 5: Suffering Suffering (Jesus’ (Jesus’ Betrayal, Betrayal, Arrest, Arrest, and and Trial) Trial) Session Death (Jesus’ Death) Session 6:6: Death (Jesus’ Death) 6:7: 6: Serving Serving Others Others (Washing (Washing the the Disciples’ Feet) Feet) Session God’s Presence (The Promise of the Spirit) Session 7: God’s Presence (The Promise ofDisciples’ the Spirit) 6:7: 6: Death Death (Jesus’ (Jesus’ Death) Death) Session Resurrection (Jesus’ Resurrection) Session 7: Resurrection (Jesus’ Resurrection) 7: 7: God’s God’s Presence Presence (The (The Promise Promise ofof the the Spirit) Session Faithful Discipleship (The Parable of the Vine) Session 8:8: Faithful Discipleship (The Parable ofSpirit) the Vine) Session Session 7: Resurrection Resurrection (Jesus’ (Jesus’ Resurrection) Resurrection) 8: Trust (The Ascension) 8:7: Trust (The Ascension) 8:9: 8: Faithful Faithful Discipleship Discipleship (The (The Parable Parable of of the the Vine) Vine) Session Praying for Others (The Farewell Prayer) Session 9: Praying for Others (The Farewell Prayer) Session Session 8: Trust Trust (The (The Ascension) Ascension) 9: The Holy Spirit (Pentecost) 9:8: The Holy Spirit (Pentecost) Session Session 9:9: Praying Praying for for Others Others (The (The Farewell Farewell Prayer) Prayer) Session Session 9:9: The The Holy Holy Spirit Spirit (Pentecost) (Pentecost) UNIT3:3:Dive DiveDeeper DeeperInto…the Into…theHealings HealingsininLuke Luke UNIT UNIT UNIT 3:3:Dive Dive Deeper Deeper Into…the Into…the Healings Healings Luke Luke Session 10: God’s Help (Two Healing Stories) inin Session 10: God’s Help (Two Healing Stories) UNIT3:3:Dive DiveDeeper DeeperInto…the Into…theBook BookofofActs Acts UNIT UNIT UNIT 3:3:Dive Dive Deeper Deeper Into…the Into…the Book Book of of Acts Acts Session 10: Healing Others (Peter and John Heal) Session 10: Healing Others (Peter and John Heal) Session Session 10: God’s God’s Help Help (Two (Two Healing Healing Stories) Stories) 11: Having Faith (Healing the Two Women) 11:10: Having Faith (Healing the Two Women) 10:11: 10: Healing Healing Others Others (Peter (Peter and and John John Heal) Heal) Man) Session Welcoming (Philip and the Ethiopian Man) Session 11: Welcoming AllAll (Philip and the Ethiopian 11:12: 11: Having Having Faith Faith (Healing (Healing the the Two Two Women) Women) Session Being Thankful (Healing the Ten With Skin Disease) Session 12: Being Thankful (Healing the Ten With Skin Disease) 11:12: 11: Welcoming Welcoming All All (Philip (Philip and and the the Ethiopian Ethiopian Man) Man) Session Giving (The Offering for Jerusalem) Session 12: Giving (The Offering for Jerusalem) 12:13: 12: Being Being Thankful Thankful (Healing (Healing the Ten Ten With With Skin Skin Disease) Disease) Session Praising God (Healing athe Blind Man) Session 13: Praising God (Healing a Blind Man) 12:13: 12: Giving Giving (The (The Offering Offering for for Jerusalem) Jerusalem) Session Resolving Conflicts (Paul and Barnabas Separate) Session 13: Resolving Conflicts (Paul and Barnabas Separate) Session Session 13:13: Resolving Resolving Conflicts Conflicts (Paul (Paul and and Barnabas Barnabas Separate) Separate) 18 DeepBlueKids.com | 800.672.1789 DB167030001ND018.indd 18 Session Session 13:13: Praising Praising God God (Healing (Healing a Blind a Blind Man) Man) | Community Resource Consultants DB16 12/7/15 10:20 AM A one-year Bible survey for students that will prepare them to make the transition to youth group. Submerge emphasizes nurturing faithful relationships while engaging students in fun and creative activities. Leader’s Guide NEW! Submerge DVD • Flexible and easy-to-follow step-by-step session guides • Includes reproducible pages with additional activities • Also available as a digital download DB16 DB167030001ND018.indd 19 • Use to spark discussion about applying Scripture to everyday experiences • Features energetic blogger and pastor Blake Bergstrom • One video each week, 3–5 minutes each Submerge Magazine Diver’s Log • 32 pages of fun and relevant content that connects with each session • Thought-provoking and timely articles that keep students engaged • Composed of weekly prompts that encourage creative thought • Includes space for writing/doodling/ drawing prayer concerns • Annual resource Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 19 12/7/15 10:22 AM One Room Sunday School An all-in-one resource for children ages 3–12. Works perfectly as a small-group Sunday school option for varying ages or as a midweek program. Kit Contains: CD-ROM CD-ROM RESOURCE PACK RESOURCE PACK LEADER’S GUIDE LEADER GUIDE REPRODUCIBLE REPRODUCIBLE KIDS’ BOOK BOOK KIDS TOTE TOTE Kit also available as a digital download. CD-ROM Leader’s Guide A Quarterly Music CD-ROM with added PowerPoint® slides, song sheets, and instrumental tracks. • Your volunteers will find it easy to teach with step-by-step session plans including active Bible lessons, games, art, worship, and more! • Also available as a digital download. Reproducible Kids’ Book 96 pages of activities tailored to each session throughout the quarter. From coloring pages to creative writing prompts, this resource will lead children to a deeper understanding of each Bible lesson. Resource Pak Colorful, easy-to-use 12" x 18" posters to reinforce the Bible story, plus storytelling helps, an attendance chart, and more. DVD This DVD is a great tool for your classroom. See p. 3 for more details! 20 DB167030001ND020.indd 20 DeepBlueKids.com | 800.672.1789 | Community Resource Consultants DB16 12/8/15 9:20 AM Large Group/Small Group Elementary-age children will develop lifelong faith as they experience the Bible story through all their senses. Kit Contains: CD-ROM LEADER’S GUIDES DVD Kit also available as a digital download. Large Group/ Small Group Model Children gather in large groups for the Bible story, music, and movement, then break into age-level small groups to dig deeper and apply the story to their daily lives. Perfect for Sunday school, children’s church, and midweek sessions. CD-ROM Your volunteers will find it easy to teach with step-by-step session plans including active Bible lessons, games, art, worship, and more! Leader’s Guide Volunteers will find it easy to teach with step-by-step session plans including Bible verses, games, art, science, worship, prayer, and fun! Each session contains additional activities and reproducible pages. “We have been using the Deep Blue Large Group/Small Group curriculum since September and we love it! We use it during Faith C.R.E.W (Children Radically Experiencing Worship). The children love the DVDs and there are so many great ideas to meet the needs of our large cross-section of ages.” –Jeni Walsh Faith United Methodist Church Denton, TX DB16 DB167030001ND020.indd 21 Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 21 12/8/15 9:20 AM New! Rotation Stations Bible truths really sink in with new Deep Blue Rotation Stations! Rotation teaching is popular, and for good reason! As children move through different learning stations, they explore each unit’s theme story from many angles for deeper, more engaged learning. Busy volunteers will love using their specialized skills without a huge time investment—they plan once, then teach the same lesson for several weeks to different age groups. Each unit includes seven stations: Art, Cooking, Science, Storytelling/Drama, Spiritual Practices, Games, and Missions, each with leader helps and a parent resource. Stations may also be purchased individually. For grades K–5. Fast access via downloadable PDF lets you get started at once! Each unit provides material for up to 7 weeks. New units available monthly. tate! ro Time to 22 DB167030001ND022.indd 22 DeepBlueKids.com | 800.672.1789 | Community Resource Consultants DB16 12/7/15 10:24 AM In-depth learning for kids in kindergarten through grade five “We really enjoyed the first rotation, and we paired it with the video with the Scriptures and the music. The feedback I’m getting from parents is very encouraging. I’ve even had one family start coming back primarily because we’re offering this curriculum.” —Mary Gossett , St. Stephens UMC, Houston , TX UP O GR E 7 Missions Games S ROTAT Art STATIONS Spiritual Practices Cooking Science Storytelling/Drama “The mission curriculum was fantastic....I especially liked how the story of Creation was tied into environmental protection. Children asked good questions and seem to be well-informed on how to make personal choices about protecting the environment. Two thumbs up on this curriculum.” —Debbie Hagewood, Connell Memorial United Methodist Church, Goodlettsville, TN DB16 DB167030001ND022.indd 23 Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 23 12/7/15 10:24 AM Bibles & More The award-winning Deep Blue Kids Bible and the NEW Deep Blue Bible Storybook! NEW! Deep Blue Bible Storybook Share God’s promises with little ones ages 3–6. This Bible storybook contains 146 of the best-loved stories from the Bible, written in a way that’s easy for preschoolers to understand and enhanced with delightful illustrations that will capture their attention and leave them asking for “just one more story!” This engaging storybook is thoughfully organized to help children begin to learn the books of the Bible and practice Bible skills, so they can start building a foundation for a lifetime of exploring God’s Word. Also includes fun “piggyback” songs and prayers. CEB Deep Blue Kids Bible Easy to Navigate. Built to Captivate. 24 DB167030001ND024_CV3.indd 24 DeepBlueKids.com | 800.672.1789 | As kids read God’s Word, they’ll join fun characters just like them who are also discovering the Bible and what it means to their lives. Interactive elements, bright and colorful illustrations, and games keep kids entertained while they develop a stronger faith and a thirst for God’s timeless message. Devotionals, a Bible dictionary, and engaging maps are also included. Just right for ages 7–12. Community Resource Consultants DB16 12/8/15 9:26 AM Cover not final. NEW! Deep Blue Year of Festivals Deep Blue Family Devotional Deep Blue Children’s Bulletin Book 2016–2017 NEW! A Deep Blue Star A year’s worth of festival plans for intergenerational celebrations and activities: fall, Halloween alternative, Advent, New Year’s/Epiphany, Lent, Pentecost, summer family fun, and a costume party. Each plan provides an outline for the festival celebration and Scripture focus. Includes reproducible pages. Coming in May. Deepen your faith through 365 devotional activities that allow your family to experience the Bible through story, movement, creativity, wonder, exploration, and service. An activity for every day of the week! Reproducible. 52 weeks of puzzles, mazes, and coloring activities that keep children engaged while helping grow their faith. A reproducible, double-sided activity sheet for each Sunday from September 2016 through August 2017. Great for worship, Sunday school, children’s church, and more! Join the Deep Blue Crew as they tell the story of Jesus’ birth from the Gospel of Luke and the visit of the Wise Men from the Gospel of Matthew. Help your child to find the star hidden on each page. Includes a maze, a dot-to-dot picture, a word search, and an Advent calendar with stickers. Coming in September. Learning to Use My Bible Finding Your Way Through the Bible Discovering Together An 8-session study for ages 7–10 that uses a fun, hands-on approach to learning about the Bible. Ideal for beginning readers who have received their first Bible. Includes a Class Pak and a Teacher’s Guide with reproducible activities. Use with the Deep Blue Kids Bible. This self-instruction book helps middle and older elementary children become familiar with their Bibles and learn how to use them at their own speed. Designed for home or classroom study; use with the Deep Blue Kids Bible. Help parents and children develop useful Bible skills with ideas for activities that help families study the Bible together. An ideal gift for churches to give to parents. Use with the Deep Blue Kids Bible. DB16 DB167030001ND024_CV3.indd 3 Shop our online catalog at Cokesbury.com 25 12/9/15 8:50 AM 800.672.1789 | Cokesbury.com Call your local Community Resource Consultant 2222 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. P.O. Box 280988 Nashville, TN 37228-0988 DB167030001 PACP10492322-01 9781501822902 PROMO CODE DB16BUL SEE PAGE 3 FOR A SPECIAL OFFER! Look what’s new with Deep Blue! Even more exciting Bible adventures this year! • Meet Caleb, a new friend who will connect with kids alongside Asia, Kat, and Edgar. • Discover an innovative way to learn with the new Rotation Stations! • Explore the new Deep Blue Bible Storybook for ages 3–6. • Look for new games on the Adventure App and new episodes with Caleb on the DVD. • Check out the new Submerge DVD for preteens. • Reach the whole church with Deep Blue Year of Festivals. See inside for details! DB167030001NDCV4.indd 5 12/8/15 8:22 AM