June 2013 Kids Church
When we look at the life and teaching of Jesus, we’re reminded how important it is to go back to the basics. Luke gives us some insight into how Jesus grew up. Luke 2:52 notes that Jesus grew in wisdom and in favor with God and others. Throughout our lives, we should also circle back to these ideas as we seek to live like Jesus.
These are the basics: Wisdom—I need to make the wise choice; Faith—I can trust God no matter what; Friendship—I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
When we return to these ideas, we can begin to discover what God is doing in us to change the world around us. This summer we’re heading back to Base Camp where we’ll learn from the life of Jesus, His teachings, and His example.
The monthly memory verse is: “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men,” Luke 2:52, NIrV. When we respond to God and follow where He leads, we will see ourselves develop in wisdom, faith, and friendship. Then we will be able to set the example for other people.
In Week One’s biblical principle, Luke tells us how Jesus grew up (Luke 2:52). Jesus grew closer to God by growing in wisdom, faith, and friendship. Our Bottom Line is:God is doing something in you to change the world around you. We can’t change the world until we allow God to change us on the inside and make us more like Jesus.
In Week Two’s Bible story, Jesus heals a blind man (John 9:1–38, NIrV). This miracle causes the Pharisees and other Jews to wonder if Jesus is the Messiah they had been waiting for. And Jesus tells the healed man exactly who He is. Our Bottom Line is:God is doing something to show me who He is. God is continually doing things around us that help us know Him better.
In Week Three’s Bible story, Jesus’ friend, Lazarus, dies (John 11:1-44). At first,Lazarus’ sisters couldn’t understand why Jesus didn’t help, but they soon realized Jesus had everything under control. Our Bottom Line is: God is doing something big to help me trust in Him. God may not fix all our problems, but He’ll give us the strength to get through it.
In Week Four’s Bible story, Jesus calls Matthew to leave his post as tax collector and follow Him (Matthew 9:9–13). Matthew was hated by most of the Jews, but when Jesus accepted him, it showed that anyone could follow Jesus. Our Bottom Line is:God is doing something in me to help me follow Him. No one is too bad or too good to follow Jesus.
And finally, in Week Five’s Bible story, Jesus tells a story about a farmer who sows seeds in different types of soil (Matthew 13:1–23). The seed is like God’s Word, and the soil is like people who hear God’s Word. If we listen to God and do what He says, we will be good soil and see great growth. Our Bottom Line is: God is doing something in me when I do what He says.
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Parent Cue for Sunday, June 2
Each week we supply a weekly Parent Cue and Kids God Time sheet. The Parent Cue is meant to be a resource for you to discuss and reinforce the lesson with your kids. The Kids God Time is inteded to help kids learn to spend some quiet time with God on their own. (Of course, you’re welcome to help them and model it for them as they learn!)
We’re posting the upcoming week’s material for the lesson used this Sunday. Additionally, we will provide a hardcopy of these on Sunday for those who may not prefer the digital versions. We’re still in the experimental stage trying to figure out what is best for everyone. So, if we find people do not take and use the hardcopies, we’ll go back to entirely digital to save some trees.
Our goal as a church is provide you with resources to help your children grow spiritually. We’re doing our best to make things simple and easy. Please feel free to give us feedback on this!
Parent Cue
for the lesson this coming week: Parent Cue June 2.
Haven’t gotten to this week’s yet? Check out the one for Sunday, May 26.
God Time Devotional Sheet
for the lesson this coming week: God Time June 2.
Haven’t gotten to this week’s yet? Check out the one for Sunday, May 26
As always, instructions are here.
Thursday Afternoon Group Changes
We originally started a Thursday afternoon group for those who wanted to attend Multiply but were unable to make the Thursday night time. With schedule changes and other commitments, this time is no longer convenient for the people involved. So, we are going to postpone the Thursday afternoon group until further notice. If we have demand for another group meeting at another time, we’ll do our best to accomodate it.
If you’re interested in studying the major themes of the Bible, the Multiply Group on Thursdays at 7pm is still available. If you’re interested in groups and/or discipleship and can’t make one of the other groups, please contact me!
Parent Cue for Sunday, May 26
Each week we supply a weekly Parent Cue and Kids God Time sheet. The Parent Cue is meant to be a resource for you to discuss and reinforce the lesson with your kids. The Kids God Time is inteded to help kids learn to spend some quiet time with God on their own. (Of course, you’re welcome to help them and model it for them as they learn!)
We’re posting the upcoming week’s material for the lesson used this Sunday. Additionally, we will provide a hardcopy of these on Sunday for those who may not prefer the digital versions. We’re still in the experimental stage trying to figure out what is best for everyone. So, if we find people do not take and use the hardcopies, we’ll go back to entirely digital to save some trees.
Our goal as a church is provide you with resources to help your children grow spiritually. We’re doing our best to make things simple and easy. Please feel free to give us feedback on this!
Parent Cue
for the lesson this coming week: Parent Cue May 26.
Haven’t gotten to this week’s yet? Check out the one for Sunday, May 19.
God Time Devotional Sheet
for the lesson this coming week: God Time May 26.
Haven’t gotten to this week’s yet? Check out the one for Sunday, May 19
As always, instructions are here.
Help for Oklahoma
With all of the devastation in Oklahoma, it is natural to respond by wanting to help. There are a lot of great organizations out there. One that I have personally worked is Convoy of Hope. They are highly organized and get aid to where it is needed.
To help, pray, share and give.
To give:
Text CONVOY to 50555 to donate $10 to Convoy of Hope. For terms go to: mgive.org/T
Give online here
To keep updated on further developments check their page (https://www.facebook.com/convoyofhope) and at The Hope Supply: http://h.ope.is/10ILrha