Our Bible story on Sunday for 252 Elementary was from the book of
LUKE 15:21-32 –
The Prodigal Son

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
When you don’t forgive, you miss out.

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 TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
BED TIME
It’s true that forgiveness is hard. But forgiving someone isn’t just about them, it’s about you, too! When you forgive, you can have peace. Forgiveness sets both you and the other person free. Are you missing out on something right now that you could change through forgiveness? Pray that God would show you any place in your life where you’re holding onto anger and help you forgive.

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

Our Bible story for 252 Elementary yesterday was from the book of LUKE 15:11-24 –
The Story of the Lost Son

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Everyone needs to be forgiven.

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
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DO THIS TO CONVERSATION:
DRIVE TIME
Grab a special treat through the drive through and ask your child, “Is there anyone at school, home, or church that you need to forgive or that needs forgiveness from you?” Remind them that everyone needs to be forgiven and tell them about a time you had to choose forgiveness or when someone forgave you. Forgiveness can be as sweet as the treat you are enjoying, so don’t miss out—go for it!

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

Our Bible story for elementary students this week was from the book of MATTHEW 5:1-2; 23-24 –
Jesus Teaches on Forgiveness.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Take the first step to forgive others.

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 TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
BED TIME
God says that loving others means making the first move. Whether you need to be forgiven or whether you need to forgive, if something is wrong between you and someone else, you need to take a step to make things right. You might even say that choosing to make peace with others through forgiveness is one of the best gifts you can give God! Pray that God will help you make the first move to forgive.

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

Our Bible story for elementary kids yesterday was from the book of
LUKE 19:1-10 –
Zacchaeus

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
When you forgive others, it can change them.

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 TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MEAL TIME
Q&A for Parents: What’s the biggest restoration project (e.g. room makeover, house flip, etc.) you’ve ever taken on?
Q&A for Kids: What’s the biggest thing someone’s ever forgiven you for doing? How did you feel before and after?

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

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.

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.