Here is a brief overview of the AIC themes from 2004 through 2012.

2004: GUILTY? A courtroom. A crime. An accusation. Case pending…jurors needed.

Key Verse
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity" 1 Timothy 4:12.

Drama
The Efil County Art Museum has burned to the ground and young Trent Stone is on trial for arson. The stakes are against Trent as the testimony of several witnesses continues to point to him as the instigator. Trent's Defense lawyer, Brian Taylor, is fresh out of school and seems to be doing more harm than good, especially now that he's up against the intimidating expertise of the Prosecutor, Aaron Gahoogawich. Just as the situation looks hopeless for Trent, the case takes an unexpected twist and the jury finds themselves having to unravel another case before they can continue with the first. The children are part of the jury and are called on to weigh the evidence as it is presented and render their verdict when the time comes.

Curriculum
Building on the main concepts presented in the drama, the children are challenged in three primary areas: Honoring Parents, Standing Alone, and Telling the Truth. Session titles include: Will You Be on the Jury?, Being Under Parents' Protection, Basing our Search for Truth on God's Word, Standing Alone, and Are You Forgiven?

Songs
Before the Judge by Chandler Hiebsch and Natalie Wickham
Be An Example by Natalie Wickham
All of Christ, and None of Me by Nathan Hawley (used by permission)

2005: ENEMY ENCOUNTER! Three men. Three choices. Three lives. Who will survive?

Key Verses
"Thou shalt be like mighty men, who tread down their enemies in the mire of the streets in the battle. They shall fight, because the LORD is with them, and the riders on horses shall be put to shame. I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph. I will bring them back, because I have mercy on them. They shall be as though I had not cast them asidel For I am the LORD their God and I will hear them" Zechariah 10:5-6.

Drama
Boyhood friends, Zachary Puller, Joseph Dean and Luke Littman find themselves together once again in the ranks of the Army. Though driven by different motives, all three are dedicated to their cause and to the special mission they've been given…or so they thought. The impending danger is too much for Luke to bear and just when he's needed most, he deserts his friends. Zach and Joseph find themselves in the hands of a cruel enemy commander; and yet, surprisingly, God's promise holds true and He is able to bring good out of this seemingly hopeless situation.

Curriculum
As soldiers-in-training, the children learn what it means to be in God's Army and how to know and carry out the special assignments He has given them. Sessions include: Be a Doer, I'm in the Lord's Army, We Want to Thank You!, The Narrow Way, Bold As a Lion, Take a Risk…for God, Watch Out for the Enemy!, and Investment Advice.

Songs
A Soldier of Christ I Am by Chandler Hiebsch and Natalie Wickham
Crucified with Christ by Natalie Wickham
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus (rearranged by Chandler Hiebsch and Natalie Wickham)

2006: THE QUEST: A boy's journey…for the glory of the King.

Key Verses
"One generation shall praise Your works to another, And shall declare Your might acts. They shall utter the memory of Your great goodness, And shall sing of Your righteousness" Psalm 145:4,7.

Drama
Young Andrake joins the other boys of his region in running to hear the special announcement from the King. He is overjoyed when the invitation is offered to all of them to become a Knight in the service of the King! He soon finds himself alone on his quest, and begins to realize that this will be no easy task. His patient mentor, Sir Conley, trains and instructs him until Andrake decides to set out on his own in search for the Ancient Instructions that have remained hidden for hundreds of years. Many people become a part of Andrake's quest and he learns some valuable lessons, most notably, that perhaps his quest was not so much about finding the Ancient Instructions as he thought it was…

Curriculum
The children learn Andrake's lessons right along with him as they are transported back in time to the days of knights and maidens. They are encouraged to recognize the role for which God has created them and then to fill that role in a way that will bring great glory to our King. Session titles include: Our King's Coat of Arms, Becoming a Brave Knight, The Heart of the Matter, Resisting Temptation, Showing Gratefulness, Learning to Use Our God-Given Talents, Becoming More Christ-Like, and Investing in the Lives of Others.

Songs
Knights and Maidens by Natalie Wickham
I Will Bless the Lord! by Chandler Hiebsch and Natalie Wickham
A Shield About Me (accompaniment rearranged by Natalie Wickham; used by permission)

2007: LEGACY: Looking for the Truth. Chasing a Treasure. Finding Wisdom.

Key Verses
"My son, if you receive my words, And treasure my commands within you, So that you incline your ear to wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding; Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding, If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will understand the fear of the LORD, And find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding" Proverbs 2:1-6.

Drama
The drama follows the story of the five Wissen children as they attempt to find and claim the inheritance their parents left them before they died. Along the way, the Wissen children learn about their parents through the stories of the people they meet whose lives were impacted by Mama and Papa Wissen. They are guided by the entries in a journal kept by their parents and the watchful eye and timely counsel of the Conductor who seems to have more than just a passing interest in the children's journey.

Curriculum
The students are involved in a hunt for their own treasure as they look for clues and try to decipher information that will lead them to the prize! They are being challenged to seek wisdom by looking to the Lord Jesus Christ and to live successful lives by learning and applying the principles of God's Word in every situation they face. Session titles include: Wisdom is Peaceable, Wisdom is Pure, Wisdom is Gentle, Wisdom is Willing to Yield, Wisdom is Full of Mercy, Wisdom is Full of Good Fruits, Wisdom is Without Partiality, Wisdom is Without Hypocrisy.

Songs
Before the World Began by Natalie Wickham
We Are Searching by Chandler Hiebsch
Wisdom Strengtheneth the Wise by Gloria Thorne (used by permission)

2008: WESTWARD! building a new life…by God's design.

Key Verses
"For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each one's work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one's work, of what sort it is. If anyone's work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. If anyone's work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire" 1 Corinthians 3:11-15.

Drama
The drama follows the story of a group of settlers as they begin a new life for themselves in the west. The settlers experience numerous setbacks from both natural disasters and human interference...if only they could figure out who the bad guy really is! The "voice of God" narrates each day, allowing the audience to catch a glimpse of the events and people from God's perspective.

Curriculum
The students will be challenged to view their own lives from God's perspective and to build their lives according to His design for them. Session titles include: Hope: Having the Confidence to Believe, Discernment: Being Sensitive to the Holy Spirit, Initiative: Having the Heart to Serve, Honesty: The Standard of Integrity, Perseverance: Pressing On, Courage: Learning to Endure Hardships, Gratefulness: Giving the Glory to God, Love: Following Christ's Example.

Songs
Building Up by Natalie Wickham
Relying on the Father by Chandler Hiebsch
Seek the Lord by Natalie Wickham

2009: ESCAPE!

Key Verses
"For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ" 2 Peter 1:5-8.

Drama
Students will find themselves stranded with a group of travelers deep inside the jungle. The way out seems obvious…at first. But unexpected dangers and obstacles await them at every turn. Will they discover the way of escape before it's too late? Students will have to follow the unfolding drama to find out!

Curriculum
Each child will be assigned to an age-integrated small group, led by a trained homeschool teenager or graduate. During the small group teaching times students will learn eight key ingredients for living an effective and fruitful Christian life: faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love (from 2 Peter 1:5-8).

Songs
Fear Not by Luke Wisner
Jesus Is the Only Way by Natalie Wickham
Sing Unto the Lord by Natalie Wickham

2010: DISAPPEARANCE! An unknown identity. A far off place. Face to face with danger. Detectives needed.

Key Verses
"The mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now has been revealed to his saints, to them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory" Colossians 1:26-27.

Drama
From three parts of the world, detectives are called by "the Boss" to the far off land of Enigma where they have been assigned to unravel the mysterious case of a person who has disappeared. As they begin uncovering clues and gathering testimonies, they come to the startling realization that they are no long dealing with a disappearance; they have a murder on their hands! As the plot makes its way through all sorts of twists and turns and a few dead ends, the detectives uncover confusing clues along the way that just don't quite add up. As they narrow in, they finally have the culprit cornered, only to discover the most startling twist to the case yet - the answer they've been looking for, but never could have expected to find. The children take part in the mystery by submitting their own ideas into the "Tip Box" centrally located at the "Headquarters" booth.

Curriculum
The children embark on their own journey of discovery as they explore their own identity in Christ. Sessions include: Who Am I?, I Am Designed by God, I Am a Sinner, I Am a New Creation in Christ, I Am Loved Unconditionally, I Am the Light of the World, and I Am Not Ashamed.

Songs
A Mystery by Myklin Cox, Logan Cox, Natalie Wickham, and Nicole Wickham
Through Faith by Natalie Wickham
His Plan for Me by Chandler Hiebsch

2011: VOYAGE - an adventure of the heart on the seas

Key Verses
"His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ" 2 Peter 1:3-8.

Drama
Join the adventure on the high seas as a specially selected crew embarks on a voyage to the Undiscovered Islands with lots of harrowing experiences along the way. As one thing after another unravels their plans, the young people on board the ship will discover that their hope was misplaced all along.

Curriculum
Students will enjoy their own journey encompassing lessons in science, history, music, language, and more! They will see that God is the God of everything, and it is in Him that we find hope, purpose, and meaning for every area of life.

Songs
Hope in the Lord by Natalie Wickham
Who is it That's Guiding Me? by Chandler Hiebsch
In the Midst of the Storm by Natalie Wickham

2012: 1929 - Trading Wall Street for Streets of Gold

Key Verses
"Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith—that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead" Philippians 3:8-11.

Drama
The year is 1929. The location is Chicago. The family is Marshall. With the economy wavering, tensions in the family newspaper office begin to mount. Suspicions are cast from one to the next when it becomes evident that someone is leaking information to a rival newspaper. Will the culprit be discovered before the business goes under?

Curriculum
As the drama unfolds, AIC students will be doing their own newspaper reporting as they learn about the reality of who Jesus is and how He makes a difference in the lives of individuals.

Songs
Count It All As Loss by Chandler Hiebsch
Psalm 46 by Natalie Wickham
Beneath the Shadow of the Cross by Natalie Wickham