We start the month by looking closely at Genesis 1:26-28. When God created people, He did
something special. He created them in His image and gave them the job of taking care of creation.

Bottom Line: God made me in His image. We hope to help kids understand that being made in the
image of God means we can love, show kindness, be creative, solve problems, and care for others all because we reflect and respond to God’s character.

WEEK ONE BIBLE STORY:
GENESIS 1:26-28 –
Image of God

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
God made me in His image.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MORNING TIME
When you greet your child this morning tell him or her, “How God created you is amazing and wonderful and I praise Him for that.” Give him or her a hug while you say this.

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.

We concluded our month on service with the story from Matthew 6:1-4 –
Encouraging us to give without receiving a reward or applause, to give in secret.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Serve others without looking for applause.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
DRIVE TIME
While driving tell your child to be on the lookout for ways we can serve. Is the park dirty? Let’s make a plan to clean it up! Pay for someone’s meal in the drive through. Talk about how you can help your teacher or a friend in school.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Jesus sat down and called for the 12 disciples to come to him.
Then he said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last.
They must be the servant of everyone.”
Mark 9:35, NIrV

LIFE APP:
SERVICE – Lending a hand to help someone else.

OUR BIBLE STORY FOR WEEK THREE WAS JOHN 6:1-13:
Jesus feeds 5,000.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Use what you have to serve others.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:

BED TIME
Read John 13. Jesus, God’s own Son, set aside what He deserved to serve His friends. We can serve our friends and families and the people we meet every day. Together, brainstorm some creative ways that you could serve others at home, school, and in your community. Then choose one to do this week. Ask God to give each of you a heart and opportunity to serve others.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Jesus sat down and called for the 12 disciples to come to him.
Then he said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last.
They must be the servant of everyone.”
Mark 9:35, NIrV

LIFE APP:
SERVICE – Lending a hand to help someone else.

WEEK TWO BIBLE STORY:
1 PETER 4:10-11 –
Meet People’s Needs.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Look for ways to serve others.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MEAL TIME
Q & A for kids: What holds you back from serving others sometimes?
Q & A for parents: Share about a time someone served you and it brought you joy.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Jesus sat down and called for the 12 disciples to come to him.
Then he said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last.
They must be the servant of everyone.”
Mark 9:35, NIrV

LIFE APP:
SERVICE – Lending a hand to help someone else.

The environment theme for February is a diner because this month we are talking about service. In week one we read John 13:1-17:
Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet

SAY THIS CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Serve others because of what Jesus did for us.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MORNING TIME
As you say goodbye to your child this morning say this: “Be on the lookout today for someone who needs help. Helping others is a way to show God’s love.”

REMEMBER THIS:
“Jesus sat down and called for the 12 disciples to come to him.
Then he said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last.
They must be the servant of everyone.”
Mark 9:35, NIrV

LIFE APP:
SERVICE – Lending a hand to help someone else.

This is the last week of our month learning about self control. In week four we studied: PROVERBS 25:16 –
If you have found honey, eat only enough for you, lest you have your fill of it and vomit it. (ESV)

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Know when to stop.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
DRIVE TIME
Ask your child, “What is something you just can’t get enough of?” Then ask, “If you don’t practice self-control in that area, what do you think would happen?” Give your child some tips on how to know when to stop with something they really love.

REMEMBER THIS:
“God’s power has given us everything we need to lead a godly life.”
2 Peter 1:3a, NIrV

LIFE APP:
SELF-CONTROL – Choosing to do what you should even when you don’t want to.

We were snowed out of week three in 252 Kids, but here’s what we missed:
PROVERBS 12:18:
The words of the reckless pierce like swords,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (NIV)

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Choose your words carefully.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
BED TIME
Read Proverbs 25:28. Does your family have any special rules? Sometimes rules can be frustrating and hard to understand. Your parents set rules to keep you safe and to help you develop the control that will help you make wise choices as you get older. Ask God to give each of you the power to control yourself so you can better show love to Him and to others.

REMEMBER THIS:
“God’s power has given us everything we need to lead a godly life.”
2 Peter 1:3a, NIrV

LIFE APP:
SELF-CONTROL – Choosing to do what you should even when you don’t want to.

252 Kids continued the conversation about self-control in week two with Proverbs 16:32 NIV:
Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Think before you lose your temper.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MEAL TIME
Q & A for kids: What’s your favorite food? Do you ever lose self-control when you’re eating it?
Q & A for parents: Do you find it harder to have self-control when it comes to your words, your food, or your attitude?

REMEMBER THIS:
“God’s power has given us everything we need to lead a godly life.”
2 Peter 1:3a, NIrV

LIFE APP:
SELF-CONTROL – Choosing to do what you should even when you don’t want to.

In week one of this new year, we read Proverbs: 25:28
Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Doing what you should can keep you safe.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MORNING TIME
Before leaving for the day, write or tell your child, “Update your operating system today by praying and remember that everyone benefits when we practice self control.”

REMEMBER THIS:
“God’s power has given us everything we need to lead a godly life.”
2 Peter 1:3a, NIrV

LIFE APP:
SELF-CONTROL – Choosing to do what you should even when you don’t want to.

IN WEEK FIVE WE READ 1 JOHN 4:9-12:
God Showed His Love.

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Love others because God loved you first.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
BED TIME
Have the following discussion with your kid. Ask: When do you find it difficult to love others? Here’s the amazing thing: you don’t have to force yourself to show love. God showed His love for you first by sending Jesus. And when you ask, God will help you use His love to show love to the people around you. Pray that the next time you feel you just can’t love someone, God will give you His love 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.