The Bible story for the second week in May for 252 Kids is ACTS 16:16-40 –
Paul and Silas in Prison.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
You can choose joy when life gets hard.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MEAL TIME
Q & A for kids: Would you rather get a no-homework pass, or a no-chore pass? Why?
Q & A for parents: What is the hardest thing you’ve ever accomplished? How did you feel when it was done?

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.

GOD VIEW THIS MONTH: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN
PERSEVERANCE AND GOD’S CHARACTER, AS
SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG STORY –

Throughout history, God has offered strength to help people persevere through difficult situations. Jesus persevered through death itself to make it possible for us to have a forever relationship with God. Because of what Jesus did for us, we can trust Him to help us find the strength to persevere through whatever we face.

Our 252 Bible story this week was:
MATTHEW 28:16-20, ACTS 1-2 –
Great Commission and Spread of the Gospel.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Keep going because God is with you.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MORNING TIME
Start the day with some music in the house. Play a favorite Christian song loudly for everyone to enjoy and get pumped about the day. As you say goodbye say this, “Don’t give up today. 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 week four in 252 Kids was JOHN 20:19-23 –
Jesus Appears to Thomas.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Whatever happens, remember God is bigger than your questions.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
DRIVE TIME
Play the question game! Each person take a turn asking each other a question. Finally, end the game with a question you would have for God. See if anyone in the car can help answer those questions!

REMEMBER THIS:
“In this world you will have trouble. But be encouraged!
I have won the battle over the world.”
John 16:33b, NIrV

LIFE APP:
HOPE—Believing that something good can come out of something bad.

Our 252 Kids Bible story for week three was JOHN 18:1—20:18:
The Crucifixion and Resurrection

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Whatever happens, remember Jesus is alive.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
BED TIME
Every one of us has done wrong things. But God loves us so much that He sent His own son, Jesus, to live among us. Jesus willingly entered into death and separation from God. When God raised Jesus back to life, He defeated death and made a way for everyone who believes in Jesus to live forever with God. Pray that you would live each day in the hope that comes from knowing Jesus is alive.

REMEMBER THIS:
“In this world you will have trouble. But be encouraged!
I have won the battle over the world.”
John 16:33b, NIrV

LIFE APP:
HOPE—Believing that something good can come out of something bad.

Our Bible story for 252 Kids was JOHN 12:9-16:
Palm Sunday.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Whatever happens, remember God keeps His promises.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MEAL TIME
Q&A for Kids: Fill in the blanks. I hope___________(something personal). I hope___________(something for a friend). I hope___________(something for the world).
Q&A for Parents: When was a time when hope carried you through something difficult?

REMEMBER THIS:
“In this world you will have trouble. But be encouraged!
I have won the battle over the world.”
John 16:33b, NIrV

LIFE APP:
HOPE—Believing that something good can come out of something bad.

APRIL OVERVIEW: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN HOPE AND GOD’S CHARACTER, AS SHOWN THROUGH
GOD’S BIG STORY:
We can’t always understand why some things happen. But we can believe in a God who keeps His promises. We can have hope, even in the toughest times, because we know He can make something good out of something bad.

Our Bible Story yesterday was John 11:1-45:
Lazarus raised from the dead.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Whatever happens, remember how powerful God is.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MORNING TIME
As you say goodbye to your child this morning remind them, “No matter what happens today, remember how powerful God is and that He’s got it!”

REMEMBER THIS:
“In this world you will have trouble. But be encouraged!
I have won the battle over the world.”
John 16:33b, NIrV

LIFE APP:
HOPE—Believing that something good can come out of something bad.

Our 252 Kids’ Bible story for week five was MATTHEW 22:34-40:
The Greatest Commandment

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
God made me to love others.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
BED TIME
Have a discussion about indiviuality. Ask: What are some things that you often say or think about yourself, good or bad? We often don’t see ourselves clearly. Sometimes we only see the awesome things about ourselves and ignore the wrong things we say and do. Other times, we can’t see the good and only focus on the things we don’t like about ourselves. Pray that God will remind you of who He says you are.

REMEMBER THIS:
“How you made me is amazing and wonderful. I praise you for that.
What you have done is wonderful. I know that very well.”
Psalm 139:14, NIrV

LIFE APP:
INDIVIDUALITY – Discovering who you are meant to be.

In 252 Kids yesterday we heard 1 SAMUEL 16:7:
Samuel annoits David.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
God wants me to see what really matters.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
DRIVE TIME
While driving ask your child, “Have you ever treated someone differently because of the way they looked?” Talk about their answer and then remind them that God is so creative and made us all in His image which is amazing and wonderful.

REMEMBER THIS:
“How you made me is amazing and wonderful. I praise you for that.
What you have done is wonderful. I know that very well.”
Psalm 139:14, NIrV

LIFE APP:
INDIVIDUALITY – Discovering who you are meant to be.

Our Bible story in 252 Kids this week was 1 TIMOTHY 4:12.
We learned that even when we are young we can make a difference.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
God made me to make a difference.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
BED TIME
Read Luke 15:1-7. Who do you think the lost sheep in Jesus’ story is supposed to be? The lost sheep could be any one of us! No matter how “good” we are, we’ve all made mistakes. But no matter what you’ve done or how far you stray, God is always quick to find you. He will forgive anything the moment you ask. Pray that you will remember each day that God loves you so much—no matter how you feel or what you’ve done.

REMEMBER THIS:
“How you made me is amazing and wonderful. I praise you for that.
What you have done is wonderful. I know that very well.”
Psalm 139:14, NIrV

LIFE APP:
INDIVIDUALITY – Discovering who you are meant to be.

Our Bible Story in 252 Kids for week two:
LUKE 15:1-7 –
The Lost Sheep

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
God wants to have a relationship with me.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MEAL TIME
Q & A for kids: If you could use just one word to describe yourself, what would it be? If you could use just one word to describe me, what would it be?
Q & A for parents: If you could use just one word to describe yourself, what would it be? If you could use just one word to describe me, what would it be?

REMEMBER THIS:
“How you made me is amazing and wonderful. I praise you for that.
What you have done is wonderful. I know that very well.”
Psalm 139:14, NIrV

LIFE APP:
INDIVIDUALITY – Discovering who you are meant to be.