Author Archive: KidMin

Week of March 2, 2020

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Our Bible story on Sunday in 252 Elementary was from the book of
MATTHEW 18:21-35 –
Unmerciful Servant

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Forgive others because God forgives you.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Put up with one another. Forgive one another if you are holding
something against someone. Forgive, just as the Lord forgave you.”
COLOSSIANS 3:13, NIrV

DO THIS:
MORNING TIME
If you are making your child’s breakfast or lunch, grab a sharpie and pick an item that you can write the word, “forgive” on. A banana peel, bag of chips, or a granola bar. When you are saying good-bye, tell them you put a secret message in their breakfast or lunch and to be on the lookout for it!

LIFE APP-
FORGIVENESS:
DECIDING THAT SOMEONE WHO HAS WRONGED YOU DOESN’T PAY.

First Look Week of February 24, 2020

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Our Bible story on Sunday was from the book of JOHN 15:12 –
Jesus tells us to love each other the way He loves us.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Love each other as I have loved you.”
JOHN 15:12, NIV

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S STORY:
Who does Jesus love?
Jesus loves everyone.

BASIC TRUTH:
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S STORY:
BATH TIME
Add bath crayons or shaving cream to bath time. Tell your child to copy what you do. Draw with a bath crayon or trace with your finger into the shaving cream. Switch and tell your child you are going to copy what they do. Talk about how Jesus wants us to love people the way He loves people. He wants us to copy His love!

Week of February 24, 2020

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Our Bible story on Sunday was from the book of MARK 14:1-9 –
A Woman Pours Perfume on Jesus at Bethany

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Love God with everything you’ve got.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Here is what love is. It is not that we loved God.
It is that he loved us and sent his Son to give
his life to pay for our sins.”
1 JOHN 4:10, NIrV

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
DRIVE TIME
Ask your child, “What is a way we can show God love in this car right now?” Some ideas could be, listening to a worship song, paying for someone’s meal behind you, or praying as a family. Pick an idea and do it!

LIFE APP-
LOVE:
CHOOSING TO TREAT OTHERS THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED.

First Look Week of February 17, 2020

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Our Bible story for Sunday was from the book of JOHN 8:2-11-
Jesus is a friend to a woman who has done wrong things and saves her from being publicly punished.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Love each other as I have loved you.”
JOHN 15:12, NIV

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S STORY:
Who does Jesus love?
Jesus loves everyone.

BASIC TRUTH:
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S STORY:
CUDDLE TIME
Cuddle with your child this month and pray, “Dear God, thank You that Jesus loves everyone. He loves me and [child’s name] and (name family, friends, people in community, anyone your child may recognize). Jesus loves everyone! Help us love everyone the way Jesus loves everyone. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

Week of February 17, 2020

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Our Bible story for Sunday was from the book of MATTHEW 5:43-47 –
Love Your Enemies.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Love others because they matter to God.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Here is what love is. It is not that we loved God.
It is that he loved us and sent his Son to give
his life to pay for our sins.”
1 JOHN 4:10, NIrV

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
BED TIME
Some people just seem harder to love than others. But we are all made by God, in His image every person matters to Him. That means that we are called to love everyone. But you don’t have to do it on your own. God can give you His love, even for those people in your life who are hard to get along with. Pray that God would help you to show love to the difficult people in your life.

LIFE APP-
LOVE:
CHOOSING TO TREAT OTHERS THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED.

Week of February 10, 2020

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Our Bible story in 252 Kids on Sunday was from the book of LUKE 10:38-42 –
Jesus at the Home of Martha and Mary.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Love others with your time.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Here is what love is. It is not that we loved God.
It is that he loved us and sent his Son to give
his life to pay for our sins.”
1 JOHN 4:10, NIrV

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MEAL TIME
Q&A for kids: Say the first thing that pops in your mind to finish this thought: I love ____. Why do you think that was the first thing you thought?
Q&A for parents: What makes you feel loved?

LIFE APP-
LOVE:
CHOOSING TO TREAT OTHERS THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED.

First Look Week of February 10, 2020

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Our Bible story for weeones was from the book of LUKE 19:1-10 –
Jesus loves Zacchaeus and wants to spend time with him, even though he has done wrong things.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Love each other as I have loved you.”
JOHN 15:12, NIV

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S STORY:
Who does Jesus love?
Jesus loves everyone.

BASIC TRUTH:
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S STORY:
DRIVE TIME
As you drive, look out the window for people and talk about the “everyone” Jesus loves. Does Jesus love that construction worker? Yes! Does Jesus love that lady in the red car? Yes! Does Jesus love that police officer? Yes! Does Jesus love that man driving the big truck? Yes! Does Jesus love that person riding the bike? Yes! Jesus loves everyone!

Week of February 3, 2020

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All throughout the Bible, the writers of Scripture remind us that God is love. From the creation of the world to God’s relentless pursuit of us, God has shown time and again that love is most important.
Even though we’ve all sinned, God loved us enough to make a way for us to have a forever relationship with Him. The Gospels are full of moments where Jesus prioritized love above all else, especially when He summed up the greatest commandment with:
Love God and love your neighbor as yourself. Jesus made this real when He showed us how much God loves us by sacrificing His life for our sins.

Our Bible story in 252 Kids Sunday was from the book of JOHN 15:12-13 –
No Greater Love.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Love others because Jesus loves you.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Here is what love is. It is not that we loved God.
It is that he loved us and sent his Son to give
his life to pay for our sins.”
1 JOHN 4:10, NIrV

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MORNING TIME
Cut out a piece of paper in the shape of a heart. Write one thing you love about your child and post it on his or her mirror, door, or backpack.

LIFE APP-
LOVE:
CHOOSING TO TREAT OTHERS THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED.

First Look Week of February 3, 2020

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All Aboard! Jesus loves everyone, and He wants everyone to come aboard and be His friend forever. When we look at the kind of friend Jesus was while He was on earth, we can see that Jesus truly does love everyone. Throughout the Bible, we find accounts of the times that Jesus loved those considered unworthy and wanted to be their friend—no matter what.

At some point, even our precious preschoolers will all find themselves in the shoes of these “unworthy” people. Like Zacchaeus, they will have friends mad at them for a wrong choice. Or, they may not feel like they fit in because of where they’re from much like the woman at the well. But, Jesus loves them anyway—no matter what. That is what we want them to know. That will help them choose grace and to love everyone the way Jesus loves them.

So let’s get ready for an amazing ride together. All Aboard!

Our Bible story for weeones on Sunday was from the book of JOHN 4:1-30 –
Jesus is a friend to a Samaritan woman, even though she is different than Him.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Love each other as I have loved you.”
JOHN 15:12, NIV

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S STORY:
Who does Jesus love?
Jesus loves everyone.

BASIC TRUTH:
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S STORY:
MORNING TIME
When you go into your child’s room this month, say, “Good morning! I see someone I love very much. Who do I see?” Grin at your child. “Yes! I see you!” Tickle your child. “Guess who else loves you.” Pause. “Jesus!”

SGL Prayers for Parents

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Guide to Prayers for Parents

Please have your prayers to Brianna by February 23

What You as the SGL Need to do:

Take 5 post it notes and write 5 different prayers for the families of your few (1 prayer per post it). If you have more prayers, that would be terrific!

Prayers should be general, not specific to any one child or family.

‘Praying that we the church can help parents to intentionally and diligently equip their children for life with God.’

‘In the midst of challenges families face, Lord, help them to remember that God wants an abundant life for them. John 10:10 – A thief comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance.

‘Good, good Father, we pray that you will be with our parents and give them good things when they ask. Matthew 7:9-11’