Sunday, July 5th: Don’t Be a Lone Ranger

Sunday, June 28th: Wiped Out!

Sunday, June 14th: The Miracle Dad

Lesson Topic – The Miracle Dad

That’s Good to Know – Faith is acting on what God says.

Bible Lesson – Amazing Promises- Genesis 17:1-10, 15-22

Spoken Word – Anything is possible for someone who has faith! Mark 9:23

Parent Corner –
Here’s a wonderful truth we need to understand: God desires a covenant relationship with us. A covenant is like a contract, but deeper.

We’re more familiar with contracts; we’ve signed plenty of them. While a contract brings you into a formal relationship with the lender, its purpose is not to build a relationship. Instead, its purpose is to ensure that both parties fulfill specific requirements. A covenant is different. While it is a formal agreement between two parties, its primary purpose is the bind the parties together in a relationship.

It is important that your kids grasp the realization that God’s Word is His covenant to them personally. Have your children say, “The Bible is God’s Word speaking to me.” If we do our part, believe the Word and then act as thought it is true, God does His part by making His Word come to pass in our lives. Faith is acting or living our lives based on the promises of God. When your kids face circumstances in life that are contrary to God’s Word, teach them to find out what God says about that situation. Then teach them to say the same thing that God says about that situation in His Word. We always want to agree with God- this is faith. For example, if fear tries to scare kids in their thoughts, teach them to believe and say what God says about it: You can teach the kids that fear has to go because it is not from God. Unless people “act” on the promise or covenant by speaking and living right, it sometimes has no effect. The same is true with a contract in the real world. The terms just don’t automatically happen. Both parties must put into action the words on the paper. Faith is acting on what God says.

Sunday, June 7th: In “My” Beginning

Sunday, May 31st: Words, Words, Words

Lesson Topic – Words, Words, Words

That’s Good to Know – What I say, determines my way.

Bible Lesson – The power of the tongue-James 3:1-10

Spoken Word – If you can control your tongue, you are mature. James 3:2

Parent Corner –
We know that words are powerful. God spoke His creation into existence. Jesus instructed His disciples to share the good news with others. Numerous examples from the Bible reveal the power of words to direct and change the course of history. Words are indeed powerful!

We even see evidence of this in our daily lives. Words can affect how someone sees herself or others. We easily remember the unkind words people often wield. Unfortunately, the impact of negative comments far outweighs the good ones. In fact, statistics reveal that it takes seven to ten positive comments to counteract on negative comment. It’s vital to carefully consider our words. Your example will show kids how much better they can make people feel around them with positive words. Faith-filled words can literally make life’s path smoother. Kids need to understand that what I say determines my way.

There will always be rambunctious or inattentive kids, but we must be careful that we don’t crush them with our words or the tone in our voice. We have a tremendous influence over them, and what we say-both good and bad-will influence how they see the church and God. Will they view Him as harsh and unyielding, or will they view Him as loving refuge? Your words and actions will help determine that. Yes, it’s a big responsibility, but you are up to the task. If God has called you or given you the desire to work with kids, then He will prepare you for it.

This lesson is a perfect opportunity to pray for kids who have received more than their fair share of negative comments. Never forget that your kids go through a lot each day. Take time to encourage them, realizing that your words may literally change their lives.