OCTOBER 2021

WELCOME

We’re so excited that you stopped over to see what’s happening in kids ministry! Each week we’ll have all information and links you need to stay up-to-date right here in one convenient place.

What we’re studying this month

A 5-WEEK SERIES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT ABOUT JOB

SERIES OVERVIEW:

Do you ever stop and think about how big God must be? God created this whole world, all of the planets, and stars in the sky . . . God is really big! Knowing God is big can make us feel small and inconsequential. But the truth is, even the small things are a big deal to God. The story of Job will help everyone realize that even though we are small, God listens to our big feelings, God sees the big picture, God cares about every small problem, and we can also be a big help in small ways.

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OCTOBER Parent Resources

BOOK RECOMMENDATION

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We all want our kids to change the world but what does that take and how can we prepare kids to do exactly that? This inspiring BOOK gives practical and insightful tips on how kids can give of their time, talents, and resources starting now. You can even read what kids have to say about being raised as world-changers at the end of each chapter. 

You wear a lot of hats as a parent.You’ve probably been a driver, chaperone, friend, bank, campfire starter, uniform washer, and emergency room nurse over the years. You do a lot of fun, unique, and unexpected things, but you mean so much more than the long list of tasks that you accomplish! You are so much more than a babysitter or a chaperone and we love doing ministry alongside you!

August 8th- Famous - Week 2

WELCOME

We’re so excited that you stopped over to see what’s happening in kids ministry! Each week we’ll have all information and links you need to stay up-to-date right here in one convenient place.

We have options for you to work through the lesson with your family or set your kids up to watch one of our virtual lessons.

How to Study at Home

  1. Get your Child a snack

  2. Read the Bible Story to your child and/or

  3. Click on the link to the YouTube Playlist for that week and watch the videos.

  4. Review Memory work and Pray with your kids when they are done

  5. If you have time or the desire - choose one of the follow-up activities to help the kids engage with the lesson

What we’re studying this month

the August Bible Challenge

BIG PRIZE - Fills in Catechism Page and can recite the beginner version of the Q&A

BIG PRIZE - Can recite this month’s memory verse.

ONE STARBURST - Anyone who turns in SERMON NOTES

ONE STARBURST - Anyone who turns in COLORING PAGE (age 6 and under only)

ONE STARBURST AND ONE SMALL PRIZE - Complete the study questions from the lesson

FAMOUS: A SERIES ON ON DAVID & HIS FAMILY

SERIES OVERVIEW:

Lots of kids dream about becoming famous . . . and why shouldn’t they? It sounds awesome to have fans who celebrate your wins with you! On the flip side, it would be pretty tough to have people always watching, even when you’re not having the best day. In Famous, we are going to talk about a family in the Bible who lived in such a spotlight. Through their stories, kids will learn that no matter our celebrity status, we can make things right, God gives us friends, we can ask for God’s guidance, we can give God what we have. Fame and fans may come and go, but you don’t need to be liked by everyone when you’re loved by God! 

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    Weekly Lesson Plan

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 David and his family members were very famous. Well, of course they were — they were the royal family! I'm sure everyone knew who they were everywhere they went.

Can you imagine what that must have been like?

A lot of famous people sometimes wear sunglasses when they're out in public so people won't be able to know who they are right away.

Did you know famous people actually have people who help them choose what they're going to wear and how they're going to look? They can have a whole group of people who pick out their outfits every day for them!

Our Bible story today talks about some very helpful friends to the next king of Israel!

SO WHAT? Why does it matter to God and to us?

BIBLE STORY | Adonijah Tries to Become King

  • This is the story of what happened to the family of King David. David spent many years as king, but as he got older, he knew it was time for his son to take his place as king. He wanted Solomon to be the next king. But wait! Before David could tell everyone the plan, David's other son, Adonijah, tried to take over! Adonijah started telling everyone that he was going to be king instead. He threw himself a party and invited almost everyone in the kingdom!

  • Oh, no! What were they going to do?

    • Nathan, once again had some wise words for the royal family. Remember last week? He was the one who pointed out to David the big mistake David made?

    • Nathan knew that David wanted Solomon to become king. So, Nathan urged the queen, Solomon's mother, to let David know what was going on.

    • Once David heard what Adonijah had done, David told Nathan to put Solomon on a mule and parade him throughout the kingdom, announcing Solomon as the true king.

  • Nathan was a good friend to King David and he made sure that the royal family did what God had planned for them!

NOW WHAT? What does God want us to do about it?

We all go through times when we feel alone, but there is someone who always understands everything you're feeling — God. And God puts people in our lives, like friends, who help us through the hard times!

  • Nathan was a good friend to King David, and we all have good friends, too. Because when we feel alone, God gives us friends!

Think of a good friend you have, and together we'll make a sign for them so everyone will know about this good friend!

PRAYER

Dear God, thank you for giving us friends to play with, to share with, and who make us feel better whenever we are feeling sad or alone. Thank you for being the best friend of them all, and for always being there for us. Amen. Amen.

QUESTION TIME

  • Can you remember the name of the man who was not a friend to David or Solomon? 

    What was the name of the person who was a very good friend to King David? 

    How did this person help David?

MEMORY VERSE | I Corinthians 10:31

"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."