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May 20, 2020

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First Lights Live!

May 20, 2020 at 6pm

Follow-up Discussion/Activity for Kids

Read 2 Chronicles 20:17

When you receive a new book, do you flip to the last page and read the ending first? Reading the ending would ruin the story! When it comes to following Jesus, knowing the end is a good thing.

Why?

Because God has already had a plan to make everything right. In the end, God wins!

That was true for God’s people in 2 Chronicles. God told them not to worry, that the battle had already been won. The next morning, God’s army took their battle positions but instead of charging toward the enemy, they begin to praise God. The opposing army became confused and turned on one another. God won the battle just as He said He would.

Sometimes we forget that we already know the end of the story. We don’t have to be afraid or lose hope. God is with us and there isn’t anything too big for Him. We can keep going, keep moving forward with determination because God knows the end of the story.

Ask God to help you remember that with Him on your side, you win! So you can keep going knowing He is with you.

First Lights Live May 13, 2020

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First Lights Live!

6pm May 13, 2020

Follow-up for Kids!

What You Need: Sticky notes, markers, pencils

What You Do:

  • Grab 5 sticky notes. Write on each note an example of when it is tough to finish what you start.
  • Think about:
    • What if you have been given a huge job? What makes it hard to finish it?
    • What makes it hard to finish a season playing on a team that is losing every game?
    • What makes it hard to stay motivated to finish homework when you know summer break will soon be here?
    • Think about examples in your life when you have found it tough to finish what you started.
  • Pray:
    “God, Just like You helped Peter and John’s to keep going even when things got tough, You want to help us too. God, there are times it is tough to finish what we start. There are times we get tired, or frustrated or we are confused what to do next. You are always with us! Help us to decide it is worth it to finish what we start and give us the strength to keep going. Amen!”

What Kids are Learning May 17, 2020

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Sunday May 10, 2020

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Story and Worship Experiences!

Preschool

The All New Sunday Show -an Elementary Experience!


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What Kids are Learning May 10, 2020

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First Lights Live May 6, 2020

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Let's Focus on Pentecost!

God gives us what we need to keep going!

Follow-up Craft!

What You Need: Print the Activity Page below.

 

What You Do:
· Use modeling dough to color the picture, like filling in a mosaic, by pressing a thin layer onto the cardstock.
· The dough will stay on the cardstock. If the layer is thin enough and smeared into the paper, it will not come off even as it dries.
· When all the areas are filled in, the picture will look like a mosaic or a stained glass windowpane depicting the tongues of fire during pentecost.

Why we do it:
Pentecost was such an important moment in the life of the church. There are thousands of beautiful pictures like these to remind us of that time. Jesus had given His friends a big job to do, and He sent exactly the right Helper to give them the strength to do it! The Holy Spirit lives inside of people who follow Jesus and helps them do what’s right.

God did that so many years ago, and yet He still does that today! The Holy Spirit is with you always when you follow Jesus. Whether it’s strength to finish a big job or wisdom to know the right path, you can trust that [Bottom Line] God gives you what you need to keep going.

First Lights Live April 29, 2020

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It's Time to Put our Focus on God!

Thank you for joining us for First Lights Live! We are looking forward to partnering with you (parents) to connect kids into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We know that through this relationship, we can lead them to a better future.

In these times of social distancing, First Lights Live is an opportunity to connect with kids, laugh together (hopefully), and most importantly, focus on what God is doing in us to change the world around us!

We believe in FUN! Fun over time with a group of kids allows us to gain influence in their lives.

We also hope that First Lights Live is an on-ramp for our church to reach those who are far from God or who may never set foot in a church, except for the sake of their children. We want to win the hearts of families to see lives changed forever!

We recently wrapped up a series on the Fruits of the Spirit and how they give us power to lead a Godly life.

We are now embarking on a new series where each month we will focus on ways God is working in us to change the world around us. We want to help kids dive deeper into their faith. Kids will have a blast as they discover how to trust in what they CAN’T see because of what they CAN see by putting the FOCUS on God and His amazing plan for us.