Author Archive: KidMin

Parent Cue December 3, 2018

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Do you sometimes worry you aren’t doing enough to encourage compassion and service in your family?

Here’s your cue: Start with the next family meal and ask yourselves what situation is in need of a super-hero strength miracle? It could be in your lives, in your community, on your street, in your world. Start writing down all of the ways you might be able to respond, no matter how absurd they sound. Then take the next step together to listen to, receive from, be there for those who Jesus has given you a collective burden.

Read more – Compelling Your Kids To Serve

First Look Week of December 3, 2018

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OUR WEEONES STARTED A MONTH LONG BIRTHDAY BASH YESTERDAY WITH THE BIBLE STORY LUKE 1:26-33, 38, 46:
An angel tells Mary she is going to have God’s Son, and his name will be Jesus.

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF THE STORY:
Why is Jesus special?
Jesus is God’s Son.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF THE STORY:
MORNING TIME
When you go into your child’s room this month, count down to Jesus’ birthday (Christmas day) by saying, “Good morning, [child’s name]! It’s ___ days until Jesus’ birthday!”

REMEMBER THIS:
“God loved the world so much that he have his only Son.”
John 3:16, GNT

BASIC TRUTH: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Week of December 3, 2018

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THE 252 KIDS SERIES FOR DECEMBER BEGAN WITH JOHN 3:16:
God Loves the World.

SAY THIS TO CONINUE THE CONVERSATION THIS WEEK:
God did something about our greatest need.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION THIS WEEK:
MORNING TIME
As a parent, you are always taking care of your child! But this time, do something out of the ordinary, like one of their chores, and tell them you wanted to do it to meet their need. Leave a note with the task you completed telling them you love caring for them!

REMEMBER THIS:
“God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son.
Anyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life.”
John 3:16, NIrV

LIFE APP:
COMPASSION – Caring enough to do something about someone else’s need.

Week of November 26, 2018

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IN 252 KIDS THIS WEEK WE READ 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-27:
One Body but Many Parts

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION THIS WEEK:
Work together to point others to Jesus.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION THIS WEEK:
DRIVE TIME
Play a game of “I Spy” in the car. The goal is to spy people working together while on your drive. Think about construction workers, drive-thru workers, ambulance workers. Remind your child that God wants us to work together.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Two people are better than one.
They can help each other in everything they do.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9, NIrV

LIFE APP:
COOPERATION – Working together to do more than you can do alone.

First Look Week of November 26, 2018

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OUR HAPPY HELPERS LEARNED IN WEEK 4 THE BIBLE STORY FROM 1 KINGS 17:7-16:
A widow gives food to Elijah when he needs it.

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF WHAT THEY LEARNED:
Who are you thankful for?
I am thankful for people who help me.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF WHAT THEY LEARNED:
BATH TIME
While bathing your child, add some plastic toy food items to the bath water. Ask your child to line them up on the edge of the tub, name them, and then count them. Talk about how thankful you are for the people who help give you food, like farmers, truck drivers, and grocery store clerks.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Always give thanks to God.”
Ephesians 5:20, NCV

BASIC TRUTH: God made me.

Fortnite and Your Family

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No one in my house plays Fortnite and yet I seem to know a lot about it! How does that happen? Well, obviously it shows that the game is having a big impact on our culture. Perhaps this blog post will be helpful to families engaged in Fortnite, or even those of us who aren’t!
The Family Battle Royale

And just for fun – I don’t play Fortnite but I did try to play Roblox which Makayla is obsessed with playing – this is pretty much what happened:

First Look Week of November 19, 2018

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In WEEK 3 OUR WEEONES HEARD THE BIBLE STORY FROM LUKE 10:25-37:
A Samaritan is the only one who stops to help a hurt man left on the side of a road.

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF THE STORY DURING THE WEEK:
Who are you thankful for?
I am thankful for people who help me.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF THE STORY DURING THE WEEK:
CUDDLE TIME
Cuddle up wth your child this month and pray, “Dear God, thank You for [child’s name]. I love being his/her dad/mom. Thank You for the way he/she helps others by [list ways your child helps]. I pray he/she will always look for ways to be a helper. Thank You for giving us people like [family, community workers, etc.] to help us. You’re the best, God. We love You! In Jesus’ name, amen.”

REMEMBER THIS:
“Always give thanks to God.”
Ephesians 5:20, NCV

BASIC TRUTH WE REINFORCE WITH OUR WEEONES: God made me.

Week of November 19, 2018

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ON SUNDAY, THE THIRD WEEK OF NOVEMBER 252 KIDS HEARD THE BIBLE STORY FROM LUKE 5:17-26:
Jesus Heals the Paralytic / Four Friends

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION DURING THE WEEK:
Work together to help someone in need.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION DURING THE WEEK:

BED TIME
Read Luke 5:17-26. Share about the needs you see in your family, school, neighborhood, or even something you’ve heard about on the other side of the world. Is there one thing that makes you sad and moves you to want to do something? Talk about things your family could do together to meet that need. Pray for that situation and then choose a time for your family to work together to help meet that person’s need.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Two people are better than one.
They can help each other in everything they do.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9, NIrV

OUR LIFE APP THIS MONTH:
COOPERATION – Working together to do more than you can do alone.

Week of November 12, 2018

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IN 252 KIDS THIS WEEK WE HEARD FROM EXODUS 17:8-13:
Joshua Wins the Battle Over Amalekites

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Work together to help someone succeed.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:

MEAL TIME
Q & A for kids: If you could be a part of a famous sports team, TV show cast, or band, which would you pick?
Q & A for parents: Be honest: when it came to group projects at school, were you the group member who did most of the work, or who let someone else carry the load?

REMEMBER THIS:
“Two people are better than one.
They can help each other in everything they do.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9, NIrV

LIFE APP:
COOPERATION – Working together to do more than you can do alone