Best Year Ever: New Junior High Series

This new 4-week junior high series helps students discover that the best year ever doesn’t come from perfect circumstances or perfect choices - it comes from trusting God. It’s the perfect series to kick off 2026. A new year comes with big questions for middle schoolers: “What if this year is worse than the last one?” “What if I mess up again?” “What if God has a plan… but it’s not good?” Between school pressure, friendships, family stuff, and faith doubts, students often head into the new year with more anxiety than excitement. Because the best year ever doesn’t come from holding tighter. It comes from opening your heart to God. You can order this series individually here on this page or get it as a part of the One Year Junior High Curriculum, Volume 2. ONE YEAR JUNIOR HIGH CURRICULUM, VOLUME 2 This series is one of many in the One Year Junior High Curriculum, Vol 2, which saves you 79% on our new year long curriculum that addresses the most important issues that students this age face. Issues like: influence, identity, change, choices, belonging, autonomy, and more.  Or you can buy this series individually here on this page. In this series, students will learn: God already has a plan for their life, and it’s good. Trusting God step by step matters more than having everything figured out. A strong faith is built on a solid foundation, not a perfect year. No matter how the year starts or ends, God gives hope that keeps rising. SERIES OVERVIEW Lesson 1: What’s The Plan? Bible: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 33:4, Isaiah 40:8 Bottom Line: Having the best year ever starts with knowing that God has a plan.  Lesson 2: It’s All Good Bible: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 138:8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 27:11-14 Bottom Line: You can have the best year ever when you trust God to lead your steps.  Lesson 3: Still Standing Bible: Jeremiah 29:11, Luke 6:48-49 Bottom Line: The best year ever is built on a solid foundation, not perfect circumstances.  Lesson 4: Hope Rising Bible: Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 1:6, Lamentations 3:21-24, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Colossians 3:2 Bottom Line: You can have the best year ever because God gives you hope! WHAT'S INCLUDED? Series artwork for promotional purposes (cover slide, blank text slide, and social media graphics) Lessons come in both Word & PDF format. Edit as needed and easily share with volunteers. Fun opening games Creative, relevant teachings Lesson response activities Engaging small group discussion questions