FAMILY PLUS Children's - September 28

Hey Everyone!

This week we are talking about obedience in Kidstuf. If your house is like mine then obedience is more than a weekly topic it's an everyday topic for your family. The issue of obedience always makes me think of consequences (probably because I got in tons of trouble as a kid). Let me encourage you toward God's design for consequences in life. Consequences should end up being a part of discipline, not punishment. Let me explain...

 

Discipline is connected with discipleship. In other words, discipline is about making us more like Jesus Christ...more holy! (Hebrews 12:10). Disciplining your children is about making them more like Jesus Christ. There is a love and a goal of forming future character in your child's life. That means even as we discipline our children we have to model Christ.
 

Punishment does not have a goal except a negative consequence to an inappropriate action.

 

All this talk sounds negative, but it is genuinely positive. If God does it because He loves us then we should follow His lead. I say this to be an encouragement to you. If your child is going through something that requires extra attention and consistency in their life in order to build their character toward a more Christ-like character, then we want to know how we can send that same message at church as you are sending at home. Remember we see your kids as we see our own kids, and we want them to be great warriors for God's Kingdom.

 

Here are the details for this week:

 

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5-6:9
Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 3:16 “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives."
Prayer for the Nations: Switzerland

FAMILY PLUS Children's - September 22

Hey Everyone!

 

I am pumped about our time with your kids on Sunday. We are talking about one of the first things that God brought to my attention and I feel is a very specific part of my calling as a pastor. Your kids will be learning that they can "know and apply God's Word to situations they face." 

 

Think about the success of your child in life. What do you want your child to be when they grow up? A dentist? A doctor? A teacher? If you answered those in your mind, that's great, but there is a better answer...Faithful! 

 

Since Carter was an infant God has driven in my head a simple prayer. I constantly pray that my children would be faithful to God and His Kingdom. I pray this when I hold them, when I stand over them, when I lay in bed and think of them, and when we even drive down the road. A faithful walk with God means that Carter and Cohen will need to be able to know God's Word and apply it to their life. How can they resist evil without it? How can they know in an instant what is right and wrong? How can they know what is worthy to give their life to? How can they have the courage to tell those lost and dying souls that surround their lives about the abundant life found in Jesus Christ? 

 

I have a God sized vision for my boys that for surpasses my walk with God, but I know that won't happen unless they "know and apply God's Word to situations they face."

 

If you want to talk about some of these things and about how to specifically get at this in your home, please contact me. I'm available and so are all our other staff. We want to encourage you, empower you, and pray over you and your home! Don't hesitate to email. I know this is on your heart too.

 

Here are the specifics this week:

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 (No need to worry)
Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 3:16 “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives."
Prayer for the Nations: Switzerland (Trivia about the country this week)

FAMILY PLUS Children's - August 30

Hey everyone!

We have big news about a new series that we are studying this month! We are going to be learning all about the Bible. For a child to grasp hold of the truth that God's Word is completely true and perfect and can be used in life is priceless (2 Timothy 3:16-17). This is what we are going to be putting our focus on this entire month, so make sure you stay tuned in to what is happening!

Here is the specifics for this week:

Scripture: Jeremiah 36 God's Inspired Word
Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives.”
Prayer for the Nations: Switzerland

My challenge for you this month is simple. Have your kid's bring their Bible to church.Maybe it's time they get a new age appropriate Bible that is easier to use and they can be proud of. My recommendation is to let them pick out a Bible they like, and I personally like using the New Living Translation with kids. This is what we use all the time in the children's ministry. This is pretty simple; however, we don't see many kids who bring their Bibles or who are able to use their Bibles. This month we want to see that change! Join your children's leaders and I to be a part of this change!