On July 1, the refresh of our beloved Spark: Activate Faith curriculum begins! Find out what changes, what stays the same, and why!
Our refresh of Spark will address three main areas: the Spark Bible, leaflets, and leader guide updates. The change in Bible translation to the NRSVue led us to audit our entire Sunday School curricula through a refreshed lens. Keep reading for the summary of changes and more in-depth answers.
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Leaflets: Now Downloadable Only
*Our current stock of printed leaflets and accompanying Leader Guides are all 25% off while supplies last. Use promo code SPARKTHANKS.
Spark Bible: Now NRSVue
Content Refresh: NRSVue, imagery, and non-sticker activities
What is staying the same?
Most things! This refresh allows us to update the ancillary resources and core Bible translation, but does not impact the lesson structure and patterns that you know and love!
- Every lesson still includes a range of activities that follow the four-part lesson format.
- Lesson extras are still available on Sparkhouse Digital and in a $14.99 Digital Download (instead of the previous CD-ROM).
- All Lesson Prep Videos are still available, and now they are FREE on our Sparkhouse webstore and on Sparkhouse Digital.
- Your beloved Spark Story Bible is the same!
Webinar
An Overview of the Spark: Activate Faith Curriculum Refresh
Wednesday, May 20, at 2PM CST
Spark: Activate Faith has been a Sunday School curriculum rockstar for years. But even rock stars need a little freshening-up now and then. In this 30-minute webinar, our Sparkhouse developers will share what they have done to give Spark some new spark, keeping it the Sunday School standard that it's been for years to come. Rock on!
Register here!
Summary
Spark Bible
Leaflets
- Spark Leaflets will be available only as digital downloads and will no longer be available in print form for physical purchase.
- Spark leaflets can be purchased as digital downloads on our webstore or through a new tier of Sparkhouse Digital called Sparkhouse Digital Deluxe.
- Sparkhouse Digital now offers a Deluxe version of its Children's subscription, with pricing starting at $399 for groups of 1 to 25.
Content Refresh
- Downloadable leaflets have been modernized by updating language, photos, and NRSVue Bible passages.
- All sticker activities for Ages 2-3, PreK-K, and Grades 1-2 leaflets have been replaced with interactive activities that do not use stickers. These changes reflected in Leader Guides.
General
- Spark Refresh updates are for Spark Lectionary, Spark Classroom, and Spark All Kids, NOT Spark Rotation.
- These changes will not impact the lesson flow you know well for every Spark Lesson: Gather, Open the Bible, Activate Faith, Send.
- Our current stock of printed leaflets and accompanying Leader Guides are all 25% off while supplies last. Use promo code SPARKTHANKS.
- A webinar on May 20th with the Spark developers will explain what has gone into this refresh.
Dates to Know
- Webinar: May 20, 2pm CST
- Refreshed Content release: July 1
- Downloadable Leaflets available: July 1
- Leader Guides available: July 1
- Sparkhouse Digital Deluxe launch: July 1
- Spark NRSVue Bible release: August 3
- 25% off 1st edition Spark Leader Guides and leaflets with SPARKTHANKS: Now until inventory is gone.
Questions?
If you have questions about this refresh, please reach out to our friendly Sales and Service team!
Contact us at 877-702-5551 or https://www.wearesparkhouse.org/company/contact
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