The Early Church

Let's learn about a very special meal called 'breaking bread'. This was really important for the early church. In the early church, 'breaking bread' had two meanings. First, it meant sharing ordinary meals together with other believers. Second, it meant remembering Jesus' last supper when He broke bread with His friends. Here are those two meanings again. One: they shared everyday meals as a big family. Two: they took time to remember Jesus by breaking bread, just like He showed them. Today in many Kenyan churches, we also break bread — we call it Communion. We do this to remember Jesus and what He did for us. It's a special time. Think about your own family. When you gather for a big Sunday meal — maybe with chapati, rice, or your favorite dish — that's a little like what the early church did! They ate together and remembered Jesus. Breaking bread is both a meal together and a way to honor Him.

What is prayer? Prayer is simply talking to God, and we can do it together or all by ourselves. In the early church, the believers — that's the first followers of Jesus — they prayed together often. They thanked God for good things, and they also asked God for help when they needed it. Here's the good news: we can pray anytime! Before a test at school, when you are feeling really happy, or when you need courage to do something hard — like speaking in front of the class. God is always ready to listen. In a Kenyan Sunday school, children pray for their families and for our country, Kenya. They pray for peace and for their parents. Isn't that wonderful? You can do the same thing too. Remember: prayer is like having a conversation with your best friend — but your best friend is God. You can talk to Him anytime, anywhere, about anything. When we pray together as a class, it's even more powerful.

They are called 'The Model Church' because they showed us how to be a family that cares for each other. This story comes from Acts chapter 2, verses 42 to 47. The early church did four important things: they learned from the apostles, they prayed together, they shared meals, and they helped the poor. That is real love in action! In Kenya, we have similar examples. When a church member is sick or in need, the church may raise money to help. That is exactly what the early church did – they cared for each other like a family. The early church was a model church because they loved God and loved each other. Let's think: How can we be like them in our own churches?

We've learned how the early church lived. How can we be like them? This slide shows three simple ways we can follow their example every day. First, fellowship. That means being kind and helping each other. In school, you can fellowship by playing nicely together and helping a classmate who is struggling. Simple, right? Second, share food. At school, you can share your chapati or mandazi with a friend who has no lunch. Even a small snack shows God's love. Third, prayer. You can pray for your friends, your teachers, and for our country Kenya. Even a short prayer from the heart is powerful. These are three simple ways to be like the early church: fellowship, share food, and pray. Try one of them today, and you'll be living like the first believers!

Class! Let's remember together what we learned today about the early church. They were like a big, happy family – always looking out for each other! They prayed together, shared meals like ugali and sukuma wiki, and cared for one another. That's how they showed God's love! Can you think of a time you shared something with a friend? Our motto is: Care, share, pray – every day! Let's say it together: Care, share, pray – every day! Remember, God loves when we care for each other, just like the first Christians did. To be like them in our families and at school. Here's something to think about: How can you care for someone in your family or your class this week?