FAMILY PLUS Children's - Handling Anger

Hey Everyone!

A few weeks ago during our Exile Conference Trevin Wax made a statement that has stuck with me. Trevin said, "It's hard to hate those you pray for." We all have those people who are difficult for us to love or even care about in the smallest of ways. This week Jesus takes a person who fits that profile and instead of shunning him or talking about him, Jesus eats with him. Eating with someone is very personal. Christ took this stand for someone who was unlovable...it was Zacchaeus.

Your 1st-5th graders have already identified people they don't want to be around, and likely put some kind of action in play that reflects that decision. It's likely that action has a negative effect such as, mocking a person, shunning a person, or spreading rumors about that person. I want you to stop for a moment and realize those are exactly the things that happened to Christ before His crucifixion. Now that you've realized that lead your kids to pray specific prayers for those they dislike. "It's hard to hate those you pray for." By doing this you will build a model of how to handle anger/frustration in their future.

This weeks details are...

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 (Zacchaeus)

Memory Verse: "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.” James 4:10 

Prayer for the Nations: Botswana

Jared Norris

Children's Minister

The Glade Church

Family Plus Children - What Did You Say?

Hey Everyone!

This Sunday we are going to be talking to your kids about how we should use kind words. I know each of you talk about this in your homes. You may say it a different way to your children like, "use nice words," "be nice to your friends," "I don't think that a princess would use that word," or even most simply by saying your child's name in a stern voice.

We all know the importance of words. Words have the power to make your day incredible or horrible. They can bring good news and bad news. Words effect us emotionally, physically, and spiritually, so it should be something that we take very seriously. Words and word usage are very unique because they are something your child constantly learns from you, whether you want them to or not. Watch your words this week and intentionally remove 3 words/phrases that don't represent Christ well.

This weeks details:

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16 (Speak Kindly to All People)

Memory Verse: "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.” James 4:10 

Prayer for the Nations: Botswana

Jared Norris

Children's Minister

The Glade Church