Teacher: Minister Cedric Hardin

Topic: Breaking Down Barriers

Devotional Reading: Isaiah 60 9-14

Background Scripture: Acts 8: 26-40

Key Verse: Acts 8: 38 NIV

Teacher: Deacon Barry Taylor

Title: Healing a Man Who Cannot Walk

Devotion Reading: Luke Chapter 10: 1-9

Background Scripture: Acts 3

Lesson Text: Act 3: 1-11

Key Verse: Act 3:8

Lesson Aims:

1) Explore the lame man's needs behind his request

2) Value the gifts of healing for the body and the soul that Peter and John had to offer

3) Offer responses to the people's greater need

Teacher: Rev. Mary Tillman

Topic: The Birth of the Church

Devotional Reading: Psalms 16

Background Scripture: Acts 2: 1-42

Key Verse: Acts 2:39 NIV

Teacher: Minister Cedric Hardin

Topic: Hope and Power

Devotional Reading: Psalms 24

Background Scripture: Acts 1: 1-11

Key Verse: Acts 1: 8 NIV

Lesson Outcomes:

1) To identify with the disciples sense of hopelessness at Jesus' ascension.

2) To trust the empowerment and work of the holy spirit within and among them.

3) To wait with hope and share the good news of Jesus' promised return.