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

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God can give you the strength to be gentle.

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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.

WEEK TWO BIBLE STORY FOR 252 KIDS:
ACTS 12:1-19 –
Peter Gets Out of Prison.

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Be faithful so others can count on you.

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MEAL TIME
Q&A for Kids: What’s the best gift you were ever given?
Q&A for Parents: What is one thing you are really good at that helps others?

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.

GOD VIEW: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT AND GOD’S CHARACTER, AS
SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG STORY.

God created us in His image, and He sent His Son, Jesus, to show us the way to live. He also knew we would need help; that’s why He sent us the Holy Spirit. With the power of the Spirit, we can produce fruit that points others to Jesus. Every month, kids discover something about God’s character and how they can reflect or respond to that character because they are created in God’s image. We call those Life Apps. And this summer we’re discovering how several of these Life Apps show up specifically in what the Apostle Paul calls the fruit of the Spirit.

WEEK ONE BIBLE STORY
JAMES 1:17a-
Every Good and Perfect Gift.

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Show God’s goodness to others.

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MORNING TIME
Think of something you could do for your child in the morning that would show them a little extra kindness—make a special breakfast, give a special treat in their lunch, or maybe complete one of their chores. They may or may not notice, but be sure to tell them, “Find a way to show someone God’s goodness today!”

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.

Our Bible story for week 5 in 252 Kids was LUKE 10:25-37 –
The Good Samaritan.

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Be kind to everyone.

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MEAL TIME
Together take a minute to make a list of people you know or see sometimes who are different from you. You don’t need to be best friends with all these people, but you can still find ways to be kind. Together, make a new list of ways that you could be kind to the people on the first list, whether it’s a smile, an encouraging word, or stepping up to help.

REMEMBER THIS:
“The fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient,
kind and good. It is being faithful and gentle and having control of oneself.”
Galatians 5:22-23a, NIrV

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

252 Kids Week 4 Bible Story:
LUKE 2:22-25 –
Simeon at the Temple.

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When you need to wait, ask God for patience.

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DRIVE TIME
As you drive around this month, you may find yourself stuck in traffic. At that moment, ask your kid, “What do you do when you have to wait?” Think of ideas on how to pass the time while stuck in traffic.

REMEMBER THIS:
“The fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient,
kind and good. It is being faithful and gentle and having control of oneself.”
Galatians 5:22-23a, NIrV

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

In 252 Kids week three we heard Matthew 6:25-27-
Don’t Worry!

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You can have peace because God is in control.

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BED TIME
When do you find it difficult to show love to others? The truth is, we don’t always have it in ourselves to respond with love. But the awesome thing is that God can give us His love for others! He loved us first, and when we ask, He will give us His love to pass on to others. Any time you’re tempted to act in an unloving way this week, ask God for His love to give to others.

REMEMBER THIS:
“The fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient,
kind and good. It is being faithful and gentle and having control of oneself.”
Galatians 5:22-23a, NIrV

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

Our Bible story for 252 Kids this week:
ACTS 5:17-42 –
Apostles Are Treated Badly.

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Choose joy no matter what’s going on.

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MEAL TIME
Q & A for kids: Fill in the blank: Love is _________
Q & A for parents: What is your earliest memory of experiencing love from someone?

REMEMBER THIS:
“The fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient,
kind and good. It is being faithful and gentle and having control of oneself.”
Galatians 5:22-23a, NIrV

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

God created us in His image, and He sent His Son, Jesus, to show us the way to live. He also knew we would need help; that’s why He sent us the Holy Spirit. With the power of the Spirit, we can produce fruit that points others to Jesus. Every month, kids discover something about God’s character and how they can reflect or respond to that character because they are created in God’s image. We call those Life-Apps. And this summer we’re discovering how several of these Life-Apps show up specifically in what the Apostle Paul calls the fruit of the Spirit.

Our Bible Story for week one of Power Up is 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-8a-
Love Is . . .

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Love others because God loves you.

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MORNING TIME
Find a banana and use a marker to write, “The fruit of the Holy Spirit produces love!” on the fruit. As you say goodbye hand your child the banana and tell them to, “love others because God loves you!”

REMEMBER THIS:
“The fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient,
kind and good. It is being faithful and gentle and having control of oneself.”
Galatians 5:22-23a, NIrV

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

Our Bible Story in 252 Kids week four was HEBREWS 12:2-3 –
Fix Your Eyes on Jesus.

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Keep going because of what Jesus did for you.

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DRIVE TIME
On your drive this week try out some of these fun riddles with the kids. “What has hands but can’t clap?” (Clock) “What is at the end of a rainbow?” (The letter W) “What goes up but never goes down?” (Your age) Remind your kids that even when life gives us riddles and gets difficult, to keep going because God is with you.

REMEMBER THIS:
“But those who trust in the Lord will receive new strength. They will fly as high as eagles. They will run and not get tired. They will walk and not grow weak.”
Isaiah 40:31, NIrV

LIFE APP:
PERSEVERANCE—Refusing to give up when life gets hard.

Our Bible Story for 252 kids this Sunday was HEBREWS 12:1 –
Cloud of Witnesses

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God can help you let go of what is holding you back.

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BED TIME
No matter how many friends or family you have, there are times you’ll feel alone. Truth is, no matter how alone you feel, God is always with you. Even though you may not see Him, He offers you the power of His Holy Spirit any time you ask. Because God is with you, you can keep going! Pray that God will give you the power of His Holy Spirit to guide and comfort you in those moments you feel alone.

REMEMBER THIS:
“But those who trust in the Lord will receive new strength. They will fly as high as eagles. They will run and not get tired. They will walk and not grow weak.”
Isaiah 40:31, NIrV

LIFE APP:
PERSEVERANCE—Refusing to give up when life gets hard