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Dear Dad,

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Take a look below to see what our Kids Ministry learned this Sunday!

LESSON 21 | I Can Go to Jesus

Bible Basis: Matthew 8:23 – 27; 9:1 – 8, 18 – 26; Mark 2:1 – 12; 5:21 – 43; Luke 5:17 – 26; 8:40 – 56

Bible Verse: Matthew 11:28: “Come to me, all of you who are tired and are carrying heavy loads. I will give you rest.”

Bible Point: Many people came to Jesus for help. I can go to Jesus too!

Resource: The Beginner Bible

“A Hole in the Roof ” (pages 328 – 333)

“Jesus Calms the Storm” (pages 334 – 339)

“Two Miracles” (pages 340 – 350)

TABLE TALK: Use the Table Talk questions below to start a discussion around the Table at dinner.

Who helped the man who couldn’t walk get to Jesus? (His friends.)

Where did the disciples go for help when their boat was going to sink? (They woke up Jesus, and he calmed the storm.)

Why did the woman touch Jesus’ robe? (She was sick and had faith that Jesus could heal her.)

Who came to Jesus and asked him to heal his daughter? (Jairus.)

Week 3: Amped: Live Fully Alive – Confidence

Main Verse: Judges 13-16

Life Application: CONFIDENCE – Living like you believe what God says is true

Today’s Key Question: What happens when you trust yourself more than God?

Drive Time: While in the car, ask the question, “How do you think God has created you to do big things?” If your preteen has a hard time answering this question, use this time to speak into them about the talents and gifts you see God gave them.

Remember this: “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” Psalm 27:13, NIV

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We at EGC Kids anticipate each and every Sunday the joy of working with your children and showing them the love of Christ. We hope we can support you in prayers during the week. Please let any of us know how we can better serve you and your children.

Much Love,

Pastor Donne and the EGC Kids Family

Take a look below to see what our Kids Ministry learned this Sunday!

LESSON 20 | Big and Small Miracles

Bible Basis: Matthew 5:1 – 12; 6:9 – 13, 25 – 34; 8:5 – 13; Luke 6:17 – 23; 11:1 – 4; 12:22 – 31; John 2:1 – 11

Bible Verse: Luke 19:37: “There the whole crowd of disciples began to praise God . . . for all the miracles they had seen.”

Bible Point: Jesus made miracles happen when he walked on this earth. Today Jesus can make miracles happen for me too.

Resource: The Beginner Bible

“ Jesus’ First Miracle” (pages 314 – 317)

“ Jesus Teaches on a Mountain” (pages 318 – 321)

“The Lord’s Prayer” (page 323)

“A Captain’s Faith” (pages 324 – 327)

TABLE TALK: Use the Table Talk questions below to start a discussion around the Table at dinner.

What is a miracle? (An amazing thing that only God can do.)

Can just anyone make a miracle happen? (No.)

Can you name a miracle that Jesus did in the stories you heard this week? (He turned water into wine; he healed the captain’s servant.)

What kinds of miracles does God do for us every day? (He has made us better when we’ve been sick; he feeds all the people and animals on earth; he makes trees and plants grow.)

 

Week 2: Amped: Live Fully Alive – Confidence

Main Verse: Judges 6-8

Life Application: CONFIDENCE – Living like you believe what God says is true

Today’s Key Question: How could God use you?

Morning Time: Q & A for kids: What physical feat can you do better than anyone else you know? Q & A for parents: If you were all-powerful like God for a day, what would you do?

Remember this: “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” Psalm 27:13, NIV

Talking to Kids about the Tough Issues?

 

Dear Parents,

Do you struggle with how to talk to your growing kids about tough issues?

How early should we begin teaching our children about God’s truth and design in sex and marriage?

How to guide your children understanding what to do when faced with pornography, the transgender issue, etc?

This blog will help you to be aware of how much your child is exposed to these matters, and good conversations to help them strengthen a Godly worldview about these prevalent issues. Click on the link below!

https://protectyoungminds.org/blog/

Take a look below to see what our Kids Ministry learned this Sunday!

LESSON 19 | God is Our Father

Bible Basis: Matthew 2:13–23; 3:1–17; 4:18–22; 9:9; 10:1–4; Mark 1–3; Luke 2:41–52; 3:1–22; 5–6; John 1:1–34

Bible Verse: Luke 2:49: “‘Why were you looking for me?’ he asked. ‘Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?’ ”

Bible Point: God watched over his Son, ­Jesus. God watches over me too!

Resource: The Beginner Bible

“An Angry King” (pages 291–295)

“Jesus Is Lost!” (pages 296–302)

“John Baptizes ­Jesus” (pages 303–307)

“Jesus Chooses His Disciples” (pages 308–313)

TABLE TALK: Use the Table Talk questions below to start a discussion around the Table at dinner.

Why didn’t the Wise Men tell Herod where Jesus was? (God warned them in a dream not to go back to Herod. They didn’t want Herod to hurt Jesus.)

Who took care of Jesus when he was a baby? (Mary and Joseph, his parents on earth.)

Did Jesus obey Mary and Joseph because they were his parents too? (Yes.)

If Jesus obeyed his parents, should you obey your parents? (Yes.)

See take home sheet for other suggestions

 

Week 1: Amped: Live Fully Alive – Confidence

Main Verse: Ephesians 2:20-22

Life Application: CONFIDENCE – Living like you believe what God says is true

Today’s Key Question: Why does Jesus matter?

Morning Time: Write this to your preteen in either a text or note, “Jesus came to give us life to the full. Have confidence today that He will help you through anything.”

Remember this: “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” Psalm 27:13, NIV

A Little Bit of Christmas in May

Take a look below to see what our Kids Ministry learned this Sunday!

LESSON 18 | A Saviour is Born

Bible Basis: Matthew 2:1 – 12; Luke 1:26 – 38; 2:1 – 20, 25 – 38

Bible Verse: Matthew 1:21: “She is going to have a son. You must give him the name Jesus. That is because he will save his people from their sins.”

Bible Point: God sent his Son to save the world. Jesus is my Savior.

Resource: The Beginner Bible

“An Angel Visits Mary” (pages 266 – 270)

“Baby Jesus Is Born” (pages 271 – 276)

“Shepherds Visit” (pages 277 – 281)

“Simeon and Anna Meet Baby Jesus” (pages 282 – 285)

“The Bright Star and Three Visitors” (pages 286 – 290)

TABLE TALK: Use the Table Talk questions below to start a discussion around the Table at dinner.

How do you think Mary felt when the angel appeared to her? (Scared, excited, surprised, etc.)

How do you think Simeon and Anna knew that Jesus was the Savior? (God told them. Simeon and Anna recognized that Jesus was the Savior God had promised to send.)

What was Herod’s trick? Why did he tell the Wise Men he wanted to worship Jesus? (Herod wanted to trick the Wise Men into finding Jesus for him. If Herod had said that he wanted to hurt Jesus, the Wise Men wouldn’t have gone to find Jesus.)

If you could have brought a gift to baby Jesus, what would it have been?

See take home sheet for other suggestions

Week 4: Source Code – Honesty

Main Verse: 1 John 1:9

Life Application: HONESTY- Choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do

Today’s Key Question: What keeps you from being truthful with God?

Bed Time: Has anyone ever lied to you? It hurts when someone doesn’t tell you the truth and then it’s hard to trust that person again. That’s why it’s so important for you to be honest! Are there specific times when you’re tempted to be untruthful? Pray for each other that you would have the courage to always tell the truth.

Remember this: “Anyone who lives without blame walks safely. But anyone who takes a crooked path will get caught.” Proverbs 10:9, NIrV

 

 

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We at EGC Kids anticipate with joy each and every Sunday the opportunity of working with your children and showing them the love of Christ. We hope we can support you in prayers during the week. Please let any of us know how we can better serve you and your children.

Much Love,

Pastor Donne and the EGC Kids Family

Take a look below to see what our Kids Ministry learned this Sunday!

LESSON 17 | God is Forgiving

Bible Basis: Jonah 1:1 – 3:10

Bible Verse: 1 John 1:9: “But God is faithful and fair. If we admit that we have sinned, He will forgive us our sins. He will forgive every wrong thing we have done. He will make us pure.”

Bible Point: God forgave Jonah and the people of Nineveh. God will forgive me too.

Resource: The Beginner Bible

“Jonah and the Big Fish” (pages 257 – 264)

TABLE TALK: Use the Table Talk questions below to start a discussion around the Table at dinner.

Why do you think Jonah disobeyed God the first time God told him to go to Nineveh? (He didn’t like the people of Nineveh, and he didn’t think they deserved to be forgiven.)

When was the last time you disobeyed God or your parents? Did you ask for forgiveness?

What do you think it was like for Jonah to live inside a fish for three days?

Why do you think God forgives us when we disobey? Why do you think God wants us to forgive others? (Because God loves us and he wants what’s best for us. God knows that when we don’t forgive each other, it only hurts our own hearts. When we forgive others, we’re showing them God’s love. Forgiveness helps us to live at peace with one another.)

See take home sheet for other suggestions

Week 3: Source Code – Honesty

Main Verse: Esther 3-7

Life Application: HONESTY- Choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do

Today’s Key Question: When are you tempted to lie?

 

Drive Time: While in the car this month, ask these questions to your preteen. Be sure you answer them, too! “What does dishonesty look like to you? How does it make you feel when you are dishonest or someone is dishonest to you?”

Remember this: “Anyone who lives without blame walks safely. But anyone who takes a crooked path will get caught.” Proverbs 10:9, NIrV

Learning to Be Truthful in Everything We Say and Do!

 

 

 

 

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Take a look below to see what our Kids Ministry learned this Sunday!

LESSON 16 | God is Number One

Bible Basis: Daniel 3; 6

Bible Verse: Deuteronomy 6:13: “Worship the Lord your God. He is the only one you should serve.”

Bible Point: Daniel and his friends made God number one in their lives. I can make God number one in my life too!

Resource: The Beginner Bible

“Fiery Furnace” (pages 247 – 250)

“Daniel and the Lions” (pages 251 – 256)

TABLE TALK: Use the Table Talk questions below to start a discussion around the Table at dinner.

Why were the three brave men thrown into the fiery furnace? (They refused to worship/ bow down to anyone or anything but God.)

Were the three men hurt in the fire? (No. God kept them safe!)

Why was Daniel thrown into the lions’ den? (Daniel prayed to God when he wasn’t supposed to.)

Did the lions gobble up Daniel? (No. God kept Daniel safe.)

 

See take home sheet for other suggestions

Week 2: Source Code – Honesty

Main Verse: 1 Samuel 21-22

Life Application: HONESTY- Choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do

Today’s Key Question: When have you seen a lie hurt someone? 

Meal Time: Q&A for Kids: Who is one fictional (made-up) person that you wish was real and why?

Q&A for Parents: What is the best thing you ever gained by being honest?

Remember this: “Anyone who lives without blame walks safely. But anyone who takes a crooked path will get caught.” Proverbs 10:9, NIrV

At EGC Kids: Talking about the Bible and Honesty

 

 

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LESSON 15 | The Bible Is God’s Story

Bible Basis: Old Testament Highlights

Bible Verse: Exodus 6:7: “I will take you to be my own people. I will be your God.”

Bible Point: The Bible is the story of God’s love for his people. The Bible is the story of God’s love for me too!

Resource: The Beginner Bible

Old Testament (pages 7-246)

TABLE TALK: Use the Table Talk questions below to start a discussion around the Table at dinner.

Which Bible hero from the Old Testament is your favorite? Why?

If you lived during the time of Noah, Moses, or David, how would your life be different than it is now?

How do you know that God loves his people? (He helped and took care of many people in the Bible, just like he helps and takes care of people today!)

If you could travel back in time, which Bible hero would you visit? What would you do together?

See take home sheet for other suggestions

 

Week 1: Source Code – Honesty

Main Verse: 2 Kings 5

Life Application: HONESTY- Choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do

Today’s Key Question: Why is it important for people to trust you?

 

Morning Time: Send a text or write on your preteen’s mirror, “Build a web of trust or get caught in a web of lies.” If you have time, get creative and draw a spider web on the mirror or add a web emoji to the text!

Remember this: “Anyone who lives without blame walks safely. But anyone who takes a crooked path will get caught.” Proverbs 10:9, NIrV

 

 

 

Dear Parents,

Do you struggle of how to talk to your growing kids about tough issues?

How early should we begin teaching our children about God’s truth and design in sex and marriage?

How to guide your child in understanding what to do when faced with pornography, the transgender issue, etc?

This blog will help you to be aware of how much your child is exposed to these matters, and good conversations to help them strengthen a Godly worldview about these prevalent issues. Click on the link below!

https://protectyoungminds.org/blog/