Week of December 9, 2019

In 252 Kids on Sunday December 8 we heard the Bible Story from LUKE 1:5-25; 57-80 –
The Coming Birth of John the Baptist.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
You can have joy because anything is possible with God.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Always be joyful because you belong to the Lord.
I will say it again. Be joyful!”
PHILIPPIANS 4:4, NIrV

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MEAL TIME
Q&A for kids: What makes you happy? What brings you joy? Are they the same things?
Q&A for parents: Have you ever felt joy even when you weren’t necessarily happy? Share how that was possible!

LIFE APP-
JOY:
FINDING A WAY TO BE HAPPY, EVEN WHEN THINGS DON’T GO YOUR WAY.

Week of December 2, 2019

Our Bible story for December 1 for 252 Kids Elementary was from the books of ISAIAH 9:6-7, ISAIAH 53:8, MICAH 5:2 –
Jesus Is Promised.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
You can have joy because God keeps His promises.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Always be joyful because you belong to the Lord.
I will say it again. Be joyful!”
PHILIPPIANS 4:4, NIrV

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MORNING TIME
Write the definition of joy in a place where your whole family will see it every morning: “Finding a way to be happy, even when things don’t go your way.” Start as many mornings as you can by reading it aloud in whatever voice or accent you want. Make it fun and make it joyful!

LIFE APP-
JOY:
FINDING A WAY TO BE HAPPY, EVEN WHEN THINGS DON’T GO YOUR WAY.

Week of November 25, 2019

Our Bible story for 252 Kids on Sunday November 24 was from the book of DANIEL 6 –
Daniel Is Thrown Into a Den of Lions.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Honor God by giving Him credit.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Love one another deeply.
Honor others more than yourselves.”
ROMANS 12:10, NIrV

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
DRIVE TIME
Ask your child to think of ways to put others first while on your drive. Letting someone go ahead of you in the drive through, letting someone out in a line of cars before you go, etc.

LIFE APP-
HONOR:
LETTING SOMEONE KNOW YOU SEE HOW VALUABLE THEY REALLY ARE.

Week of November 18, 2019

Our Bible story for Sunday was from the book of 2 SAMUEL 9:1-13 –
David and Mephibosheth.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Honor others by keeping your promises.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Love one another deeply.
Honor others more than yourselves.”
ROMANS 12:10, NIrV

DO THIS TO CONTINUE CONVERSATION:
BED TIME
Has someone ever given you a chance to try something? How did it feel? King Saul showed David honor when he let him challenge Goliath. We can show the people in our lives they are valuable to us, and to God, when we give them a chance. Brainstorm the names of a few people you know who may be waiting for you to give them a chance. Pray that God would show you when and how to give them that chance.

LIFE APP:
HONOR:
LETTING SOMEONE KNOW YOU SEE HOW VALUABLE THEY REALLY ARE.

Week of November 11, 2019

Our Bible Story for 252 Kids on Sunday was from the book of 1 SAMUEL 18:1-11; 19:1-7; 20:1-42 –
David and Jonathan.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Honor others by putting them first.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Love one another deeply.
Honor others more than yourselves.”
ROMANS 12:10, NIrV

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MEAL TIME
Q&A for Kids: I am most likely to get chosen for . . .
Q&A for Parents: Share about a time when you received an award or felt honored by someone or something.

LIFE APP-
HONOR:
LETTING SOMEONE KNOW YOU SEE HOW VALUABLE THEY REALLY ARE.

Week of November 4, 2019

Honor is letting someone know you see how valuable they really are.
All people have value because they were created in God’s image. God values each of us so much that He sent Jesus to make it possible for us to have a forever relationship with Him. We follow God’s example when we show others that they have value, too.

Our Bible Story for 252 Kids on November 3 was from the book of
1 SAMUEL 17 –
David and Goliath

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Honor others by giving them a chance.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Love one another deeply.
Honor others more than yourselves.”
ROMANS 12:10, NIrV

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MORNING TIME
As you greet your child, give them a challenge for the day! Tell them, “Pick a person in this family you would like to show honor to today! Let them see how valuable they are to you by the nice things you do for them!”

LIFE APP-
HONOR:
LETTING SOMEONE KNOW YOU SEE HOW VALUABLE THEY REALLY ARE.

Week of October 28, 2019

Our Bible story in 252 Kids on October 27 was from the book of NUMBERS 13-14 –
Twelve Men Check Out the Land of Canaan.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
You can do what you should even when others are afraid.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Be strong and brave. Do not be afraid.
Do not lose hope. I am the Lord your God.
I will be with you everywhere you go.”
JOSHUA 1:9b, NIrV

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
DRIVE TIME
While on the road this month ask, “What are some things you worry about?” Don’t just limit the question to the child in the car; ask everyone and talk about it.

LIFE APP-
COURAGE:
BEING BRAVE ENOUGH TO DO WHAT YOU SHOULD DO, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE AFRAID.

Week of October 21, 2019

Our Bible Story for 252 Kids on Sunday October 20 was from the book of EXODUS 13:17-14:31 –
Israel Goes Through the Red Sea.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
You can do what you should even when things seem impossible.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Be strong and brave. Do not be afraid.
Do not lose hope. I am the Lord your God.
I will be with you everywhere you go.”
JOSHUA 1:9b, NIrV

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
BED TIME
What are some ways you can put others first? Putting others first doesn’t often come naturally. We’re wired to worry about what we need. But when we choose to put someone’s needs ahead of what we want, we show them just how valuable they really are. Pray for each other, that you’ll see opportunities all around you to honor others by putting them first.

LIFE APP-
COURAGE:
BEING BRAVE ENOUGH TO DO WHAT YOU SHOULD DO,EVEN WHEN YOU’RE AFRAID.

Week of October 14, 2019

The Bible stories for 252 Kids on Sunday were EXODUS 3-6:12, and 7-12:42
Moses and the Burning Bush /
The 10 Plagues

ASK THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
What have you had to do that you didn’t feel ready for?

REMEMBER THIS:
“Be strong and brave. Do not be afraid.
Do not lose hope. I am the Lord your God.
I will be with you everywhere you go.”
JOSHUA 1:9b, NIrV

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MEAL TIME
Q&A for Kids: Do you think more kids are scared of storms, snakes, or scary movies? Which one scares you the most?
Q&A for Parents: What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done?

LIFE APP-
COURAGE:
BEING BRAVE ENOUGH TO DO WHAT YOU SHOULD DO,
EVEN WHEN YOU’RE AFRAID.

Week of Ocotber 7, 2019

Throughout our lives, God may ask us to take risks or do something we may not feel prepared to do. But God will also give us the courage we need to face that challenge. We see this as Jesus faced death on the cross. He chose to be brave and follow through on God’s plan.

Our Bible story for October 6 was EXODUS 2:1-10 –
Moses is Born.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
You can do what you should even when you don’t know what will happen next.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Be strong and brave. Do not be afraid.
Do not lose hope. I am the Lord your God.
I will be with you everywhere you go.”
JOSHUA 1:9b, NIrV

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MORNING TIME
As you walk out the door today, remind your child, “Be brave today, even if it seems scary and be sure to tell me all about it when we get home.”

LIFE APP-
COURAGE:
BEING BRAVE ENOUGH TO DO WHAT YOU SHOULD DO,
EVEN WHEN YOU’RE AFRAID.