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Parent Cue Week of August 12, 2019

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What if instead of wanting obedience from your kids, we wanted obedience for your kids?

A shift in motivation takes the focus off the needs of the parent and places the focus back on best interests of the child.

After all, our kids grow up.

If you discipline with the motivation of wanting obedience for your child, you parent with the end in mind.

You realize that one day (soon) you’re not going to be there. Your control will be non-existent, and they’ll have to make all the decisions for themselves.

Parentcue.org offers a different perspective on obedience in this post. We all want well-behaved children. But what are your reasons? Is it for their sake or for yours? Is there a difference? Lots to think about here.

Week of August 12, 2019

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Bible Story for 252 Kids August 11, 2019:
GENESIS 3:1-24 –
The Fall

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Trust and obey even when you think your way is better.

REMEMBER THIS:
“The way we show our love is to obey God’s commands.
He commands you to lead a life of love.
That’s what you have heard from the beginning.”
2 JOHN 6, NIrV

DO THIS TO TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MEAL TIME
Q & A for kids: If you were in charge at home, what would your house rules be?
Q & A for parents: Do you think it was harder to obey as a kid, or is it harder as an adult?

OBEDIENCE:
TRUSTING WHO’S IN CHARGE BY DOING WHAT YOU’RE ASKED TO DO.

First Look Week of August 5, 2019

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Mining for gold has been around ever since humans discovered that first glittering speck of rock. But, there’s something that is even better than gold. It’s the Bible! The Bible is better than gold! It teaches us that God loves us all the time. It teaches us that God loves us so much He gave us Jesus to be our friend forever. It teaches us how to live our best life. And, it teaches us how to share our stuff.

The teachings in the Bible are worth more to us—are more valuable in this life—than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. At the end of the day, learning how God, our Creator, wants us to live is worth way more than anything money can buy.

So grab a Bible, and get ready. We’re going on a treasure hunt! We want to begin to uncover some nuggets of truth and set our preschoolers on a lifelong search for treasure—the kind of treasure that is better than gold.

WEEK ONE BIBLE STORY:
PSALM 119:72; JEREMIAH 31:3
The Bible teaches that God loves us with an everlasting love, and that is worth more than gold.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Your teachings are worth more to me than
thousands of pieces of gold and silver.”
PSALM 119:72, NCV

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S STORY:
What is better than gold?
THE BIBLE IS BETTER THAN GOLD.

BASIC TRUTH:
GOD MADE ME. GOD LOVES ME.
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, [child’s name]! Guess who loves you ALL the time. God does! God loves you all the time!”

Week of August 5, 2019

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God is the creator of the world. He’s in charge of everything. We show that we trust God by obeying Him and His plan for our life. Jesus showed the ultimate act of obedience when He chose to obey His Father’s plan to die for our sins.

WEEK ONE BIBLE STORY FOR 252 KIDS:
PSALM 119:105
What is the Bible?

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
When you learn about God, it’s easier to follow Him.

REMEMBER THIS:
“The way we show our love is to obey God’s commands.
He commands you to lead a life of love.
That’s what you have heard from the beginning.”
2 JOHN 6, NIrV

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MORNING TIME
As you greet your child in the morning, remind them, “You can learn more about God by doing your GodTimes or reading your Bible. When you learn more about God it’s easier to follow Him.”

LIFE APP – OBEDIENCE:
TRUSTING WHO’S IN CHARGE BY DOING WHAT YOU’RE ASKED TO DO.

Parent Cue July 29, 2019 – A Checklist for a Successful School Year

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It may be hard to believe, but summer is almost over! Maybe that fact makes you want to burst into tears—alarm clocks, homework, and bus stops. Or maybe it makes you want to throw a huge party—no kids saying, “I’m bored!” or begging to go to the pool. Probably for most of us, it’s a mixture of both.

Either way, we want to help make the transition as smooth as possible for you and your family! Below is a checklist you can use as a guide to prepare for the coming school year.

Read more here at parentcue.org

First Look Week of July 29, 2019

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Week four Bible story:
1 TIMOTHY 4:12 –
Jesus gives Timothy the power to do everything, like have self-control, even though he’s young.

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S STORY:
Who gives you the power to do everything?
Jesus gives me the power to do everything.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S STORY:
BATH TIME
As you help your child bathe, say, “Show me your powerful arms. Nice! Show me your powerful legs. Wow! Show me your powerful hands.” Continue with different body parts. At the end of bath time ask, “Who gives you the power to do everything?” Say together, “Jesus gives me the power to do everything!”

REMEMBER THIS:
“I can do everything by the power of Christ.”
Philippians 4:13, NIrV

BASIC TRUTH: JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER

Week of July 29, 2019

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252 Kids Bible story for week four:
JAMES 3:3-10 –
Taming of the Tongue

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
God gives you the power to have self-control.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
DRIVE TIME
Place a jar in the car for the entire week and tell your child that any person in the car who can’t control their emotions or words, will have to give $1 to the jar. Parents are included on this! At the end of the week, evaluate: “What made it difficult to stay in control of emotions or words? What happens when we lose control?” Use the money at the end to buy a special treat!

REMEMBER THIS:
“God began a good work in you. And I am sure that he will carry it on until it is completed. That will be on the day Christ Jesus returns.”
Philippians 1:6, NIrV

LIFE APP:
LIFE APP—What God is doing in you to change the world around you.

Week of July 22, 2019

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In 252 Kids this week we heard from the book of Mark 10:13-16:
Jesus and the Little Children.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
God can give you the strength to be gentle.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
BED TIME
Talk about some of the good things in your life. When you start paying attention to all the wonderful things God has given you, you can start to show that goodness to others. You can be a friend. You can share what you have. You can help others see the unique things that God has given to them. Pray for each other, that you will have eyes this week, to see the good things that God has given to you.

REMEMBER THIS:
“God began a good work in you. And I am sure that he will carry it on until it is completed. That will be on the day Christ Jesus returns.”
Philippians 1:6, NIrV

LIFE APP:
What God is doing in you to change the world around you.

First Look Week of July 22, 2019

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Our weeones heard from the book of Mark 5:25-34:
Jesus is gentle to a woman who needs Him to help her get well.

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S STORY:
Who gives you the power to do everything?
Jesus gives me the power to do everything.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S STORY:
CUDDLE TIME
Cuddle with your child and pray, “Dear God, thank You for giving us Jesus to be our friend and to show us how to love one another. I pray [child’s name] and I will follow Jesus so we can have the power to choose joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. When we choose these things, we will love others the way Jesus loves us. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

REMEMBER THIS:
“I can do everything by the power of Christ.”
Philippians 4:13, NIrV

BASIC TRUTH: JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.