Sarah and Abraham waited and waited for the baby God promised. Then they waited some more! Just when they started to doubt, God sent three visitors to announce (again!) that Sarah and Abraham would have a baby. God promised that Abraham’s descendants would be as numerous as the stars. God’s promise came true!

Sarah and Abraham Family Page

Kids' bulletins: 3-6 years, 7+ years

When Abraham was nearing the end of his life, he wanted his son Isaac to get married. He sent his servant Eliezer to find a bride who would marry Isaac. The servant met Rebekah and knew she was the one! Rebekah agreed to journey back to Abraham’s household to marry Isaac.

Rebekah and Isaac Family Page

Kids' bulletins; 3-6 years, 7+ years

Jacob and Esau were twin brothers. From the very beginning of their lives, they always competed with one another. Their biggest competition was to win the blessing of their father, Isaac. Esau was bigger and stronger, but Jacob was more clever. Along with his mother, Rebekah, Jacob tricked their father and stole Isaac’s blessing for himself.

Jacob & Esau Family Page

Kids' Bulletins: 3-6 years, 7+ years

Jacob was headed home to see Esau for the first time since he stole Esau’s blessing. On the way, Jacob wrestled all night with God. God blessed Jacob with a new name, Israel, which means “one who strives or wrestles with God.” This encounter helped Jacob to reconcile with his brother Esau.

Jacob Family Page

Kids' Bulletins: 3-6 years, 7+ years

Joseph was the favorite son of Jacob (also known as Israel), and Jacob had 12 sons! Jacob gave Joseph a colorful coat. Joseph’s jealous brothers become angry at Joseph, so they decided to get rid of him. First they threw him in a pit. Then they sold him into slavery.

Joseph I Family Page

Kids' Bulletins: 3-6 years, 7+ years

God worked through Joseph to interpret dreams. Joseph was in an Egyptian prison when Pharaoh heard about his ability to tell about the meaning of dreams. When Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dreams, he is freed! Joseph predicted that Egypt would have seven years of prosperity followed by seven years of famine. Pharaoh believed Joseph and put him in charge of preparing Egypt for famine.

Joseph II Family Page

Kids' Bulletins: 3-6 years, 7+ years