September 2026 Family Experience: At Home

Each season—fall, winter, spring, and summer—brings something unique and wonderful. From leaves changing colors to flowers blooming or animals hibernating, the changing seasons remind us that no matter what, God is with us through it all. 

In this 4-week series, our families will discover how we can respond to God in every season of life. They’ll learn that God’s words are always in season, God leads us in every season, God hears us no matter the season, and we can thank God for every season.

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““The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” — Isaiah 40:8 (NIV) 

THEME SONGS: 

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Psalm 8

WEEK 1: Delight in God's Ways

BIG IDEA: God’s words are always in season.

BIBLE: Psalm 1

Teaching Video: ages 4-6 and ages 7+

Parent Study: Devotional

WEEK 2: The Lord Is My Shepherd

BIG IDEA: God leads us in every season.

BIBLE: Psalm 23

Teaching Video: ages 4-6 and ages 7+

Parent Study: Devotional

WEEK 3: Create in Me a Pure Heart

BIG IDEA: God hears us no matter the season.

BIBLE: Psalm 51

Teaching Video: ages 4-6 and ages 7+

Parent Study: Devotional

WEEK 4: Give Thanks

BIG IDEA: We can thank God for every season.

BIBLE: Psalm 100

Teaching Video: ages 4-6 and ages 7+

Parent Study: Devotional

Looking for resources for ages 0-3? click here

August 2026 Family Experience: At Home

Through the stories of Old Testament prophets, our kids will learn that God's messages never expire or go out of style. They’ll see that God's love is timeless, we can seek God any time, God is good all the time, God takes time to forgive, and God is with us at all times.

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THEME SONGS: 

You Are Good

Same God

WEEK 1: Hosea the Prophet 

BIG IDEA: God’s love is timeless.

BIBLE: : Hosea 11:1–11

Teaching Video: ages 4-6 and ages 7+

Parent Study: Devotional

WEEK 2: Isaiah the Prophet

BIG IDEA: We can seek God any time.

BIBLE: Isaiah 1:1, 10–20

Teaching Video: ages 4-6 and ages 7+

Parent Study: Devotional

WEEK 3: Micah the Prophet

BIG IDEA: God is good all the time.

BIBLE:  Micah 6:1–8; Hebrews 12:1–3 

Teaching Video: ages 4-6 and ages 7+

Parent Study: Devotional

WEEK 4: Jeremiah the Prophet

BIG IDEA: God takes the time to forgive.

BIBLE: Jeremiah 18:1–10

Teaching Video: ages 4-6 and ages 7+

Parent Study: Devotional

WEEK 5: Ezekiel the Prophet

BIG IDEA: God is with us at all times.

BIBLE: Ezekiel 37:1–14

Teaching Video: ages 4-6 and ages 7+

Parent Study: Devotional

Looking for resources for ages 0-3? click here

July 2026 Family Experience: At Home

Following Abraham’s family journey, kids will see what it means to trust God’s promises. They’ll learn to pray for their families, believe that God provides, and know they are always welcome in God’s family.

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 THEME SONGS: 

Father Abraham

Good Good Father

WEEK 1: God Calls Abram

BIG IDEA: We can believe God’s promises.

BIBLE:  Genesis 12:1–5, 13:1–18

Teaching Video: Ages 4-7 and Ages 8-12 

Parent Devotion

WEEK 2: God Spares Lot’s Family

BIG IDEA: We can pray for our families.

BIBLE: Genesis 18:20–33, 19:15–29

Teaching Video: Ages 4-7 and Ages 8-12 

Parent Devotion

WEEK 3: Abraham, Sarah, and Isaac

BIG IDEA: We can trust God to provide.

BIBLE: Genesis 21:1–6, 22:1–14

Teaching Video: Ages 4-7 and Ages 8-12

Parent Devotion 

WEEK 4: Jacob and Esau

BIG IDEA: We’re all welcome in God’s family.

BIBLE: Genesis 25:19– 34, 27:1–33

Teaching Video: Ages 4-7 and Ages 8-12

Parent Devotion

Looking for resources for ages 0-3? click here

June 2026 Family Experience: At Home

This series explores how the world began and how God made everything with care. Kids will learn that we’re created in God’s image, God planned to rescue us, and helps us make good choices today.

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THEME SONGS: 

Awesome God

All Good

WEEK 1: God Creates the World

BIG IDEA: God made the world and everything in it.

BIBLE: Genesis 1:1-25, 2:1-3

Teaching Videos:

Ages 4-7

Ages 8-12

Parent Devotion

WEEK 2: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

WEEK 3: Adam and Eve

BIG IDEA: God made a plan to save us.

BIBLE: Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-15

Teaching Video:

Ages 4-7

Ages 8-12

Parent Devotion

WEEK 4: Cain and Abel

BIG IDEA: God helps us make good choices.

BIBLE: Genesis 4:2-16

Teaching Video:

Ages 4-7-

Ages 8-12

Parent Devotion

Looking for resources for ages 0-3? click here

May 2026 Family Experience: At Home

Can you remember the last time you got lost in a really good book? The epic quests, daring escapes, and wild adventures make it hard to put down! While our lives might not include mythical creatures or fantastical lands, we’re all part of an incredible adventure—following God and helping others do the same. Each week, our families will explore the amazing and true stories about Jesus that show us what it means to live for God. In this 5-week series, we will discover the true story of how Jesus is always with us, God helps us be righteous, God hears us when we pray, the Holy Spirit gives us power, and God helps us share the good news.

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THEME SONGS: 

GOOD NEWS

THE SAME POWER

WEEK 1: Jesus Goes Up to Heaven

BIG IDEA: True story—Jesus is always with us

BIBLE: Act 1:3-11

Teaching Video: ages 4-7 and ages 8+

Parent Study: Devotional

WEEK 2: Ananias and Sapphira

BIG IDEA: True story—God helps us be righteous.

BIBLE: Acts 4:32–5:10

Teaching Video: ages 4-7 and ages 8+

Parent Study: Devotional

WEEK 3: Peter’s Miraculous Escape

BIG IDEA: True story—God hears us when we pray.

BIBLE: Acts 12:1–17

Teaching Video: ages 4-7 and ages 8+

Parent Study: Devotional

WEEK 4: Paul and Silas 

BIG IDEA: True story—The Holy Spirit gives us power.

BIBLE: Acts 2:1–12

Teaching Video: ages 4-7 and ages 8+

Parent Study: Devotional

WEEK 5: Paul and the Shipwreck 

BIG IDEA: True story—God helps us share the good news.

BIBLE: Acts 27:13–44

Teaching Video: ages 4-7 and ages 8+

Parent Study: Devotional

Looking for resources for ages 0-3? click here

April 2026 Family Experience: At Home

In this Easter series, our families follow the clues in Scripture to uncover the truth about Jesus… that Jesus is alive, he loves us, he is God’s son, and we can share his love with others! 

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THEME SONGS: 

ALIVE, ALIVE

GODS NOT DEAD

WEEK 1: Jesus Died and Rose Again

BIG IDEA: The Bible says Jesus is alive!

BIBLE: Matthew 27:45–28:10

Teaching Video: ages 4-8 and ages 9+

Parent Study: Devotional

WEEK 2: Jesus Appears to the Disciples

BIG IDEA: The Bible tells us Jesus loves us.

BIBLE: John 20:19–31

Teaching Video: ages 4-8 and ages 9+

Parent Study: Devotional

WEEK 3: Jesus on the Road to Emmaus 

BIG IDEA: The Bible reveals who Jesus is.

BIBLE: Luke 24:13–35

Teaching Video: ages 4-8 and ages 9+

Parent Study: Devotional

WEEK 4: Jesus at the Sea of Galilee

BIG IDEA: The Bible shows us how to share God’s love.

BIBLE: John 21:1–17

Teaching Video: ages 4-8 and ages 9+

Parent Study: Devotional

Looking for resources for ages 0-3? click here

March 2026 Family Experience: At Home

Inventors take ordinary objects and transform them into extraordinary innovations with some creativity and a lot of tinkering. But Jesus didn’t need tools, blueprints, or a workshop to make extraordinary things happen. On the outside, Jesus may have seemed ordinary, but his life, actions, and love regularly defied expectations. He transformed ordinary people and situations, showing us what an extraordinary God can do. In this 4-week series, kids will learn that Jesus is one of a kind, Jesus is humble, Jesus trusted God, and Jesus calls us to follow.

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 THEME SONGS: 

How Great is Our God

No Not One

Week 1

WEEK 1: Jesus at the Temple

BIG IDEA: Jesus is one of a kind.

BIBLE: Luke 2:41–52; John 1:10–14

TEACHING VIDEO:

Ages 4-7

Ages 7+

Parent Devotion

Week 2

WEEK 2: Jesus Is Baptized

BIG IDEA: Jesus is humble.

BIBLE: Matthew 3:13–17; Philippians 2:5–11

TEACHING VIDEO:

Ages 4-7

Ages 7+

Parent Devotion

Week 3

WEEK 3: Jesus in the Wilderness

BIG IDEA: Jesus trusted God.

BIBLE: Luke 4:1–13; Psalm 40:1–4

TEACHING VIDEO:

Ages 4-7

Ages 7+

Parent Devotion

Week 4

WEEK 4: Jesus Calls Disciples

BIG IDEA: Jesus is one of a kind.

BIBLE: Matthew 4:13–23; Ephesians 5:1–2

TEACHING VIDEO:

Ages 4-7

Ages 7+

Parent Devotion

Looking for resources for ages 0-3? click here

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February 2026 Family Experience: At Home

Jesus was a true trailblazer—not just for his time, but for all time! Jesus' teachings and way of life often went against the grain of what people expected, showing us a whole new way to live and love. While blazing new trails, Jesus never wavered from the path of following God, and he paved the way for us to follow his lead. In this 4-week series, our kiddos will learn to trust Jesus even when it’s not easy, show others the way to God, let God’s love take the lead, and pray the way Jesus prayed.

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 THEME SONGS: 

Light of the World

I have Decided to Follow Jesus

WEEK 1: The Beatitudes 

BIG IDEA:  Let’s trust Jesus even when it’s not easy!

BIBLE: Matthew 5:1–12; James 1:2–12

Teaching Video: ages 4-6 and ages 7+

Grow at home: Devotional

WEEK 2: Salt and Light

BIG IDEA:  Let’s show others the way to God!

BIBLE: Matthew 5:13–20; Colossians 3:12–17

Teaching Video: ages 4-6 and ages 7+

Grow at home: Devotional

WEEK 3: Let God’s love take the lead! 

BIG IDEA: Love for Enemies

BIBLE: Matthew 5:43–48; Psalm 99:1–5

Teaching Video: ages 4-6 and ages 7+

Grow at home: Devotional

WEEK 4: Let’s pray the way Jesus prayed! 

BIG IDEA: The Lord's Prayer

BIBLE: Matthew 6:5–15; Psalm 32:1–7

Teaching Video: ages 4-6 and ages 7+

Grow at home: Devotional

January 2026 Family Experience: At Home

Getting invited to a party is one of the best feelings, and being left out is one of the worst. But there's good news—Jesus never leaves anyone out! He invites everyone to spend time with him, experience his love, and share it with others. This series will remind kids that Jesus' invitation is always open, and we're never too far away to join the party! In this 5-week series, kids will learn that I'm invited to believe in Jesus, love like Jesus does, experience Jesus' miracles, ask Jesus for help, and worship Jesus.

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 THEME SONGS: 

ALIVE

GOODNESS OF GOD

WEEK 1: Jesus and Nicodemus

BIG IDEA: I’m invited to believe in Jesus.

BIBLE: John 3:1–17

Teaching Video: ages 4-8 and ages 9+

Parent Study: Devotional

WEEK 2: Jesus and the Samaritan woman

BIG IDEA: I’m invited to love like Jesus does.

BIBLE: John 4:5–42

Teaching Video: ages 4-8 and ages 9+

Parent Study: Devotional

WEEK 3: Jesus gives sight to a blind man 

BIG IDEA: I’m invited to experience Jesus’ miracles.

BIBLE: John 9:1–41

Teaching Video: ages 4-8 and ages 9+

Parent Study: Devotional

WEEK 4: Jesus and Lazarus 

BIG IDEA: I’m invited to ask Jesus for help.

BIBLE: John 11:1–45

Teaching Video: ages 4-8 and ages 9+

Parent Study: Devotional

WEEK 5: Jesus enters Jerusalem 

BIG IDEA: I’m invited to worship Jesus.

BIBLE: Matthew 21:1–1

Teaching Video: ages 4-8 and ages 9+

Parent Study: Devotional

12.27 Family Experience Resources

Joystory - Week 5

At Christmas, gifts are all around us, but we know the holiday isn't about the toys—it's about the joy of Jesus' birth. We might experience joy from opening up gifts, but God gives us even greater joy through Jesus. In this series, our families will learn all about the joy Jesus brought into the world. They'll learn that Jesus is the savior God promised, how God sent Jesus at the perfect time, that Jesus brings joy to the world, and what it means to say Jesus is God's greatest gift.

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BIG IDEA: Everyone is invited to worship Jesus.

BIBLE: The Magi Visit Jesus: Matthew 2:1–12; Psalm 148

MEMORY VERSE

Elementary: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior." Luke 1:46-47 (NIV)

Toddler Twist:  I (point to self) will give God (point up) glory (wave hands back and forth). Luke 1:46-47

WATCH:

Preschool- teaching video

Elementary- teaching video

SONG: Celebrate & Happy Birthday Jesus 

DISCIPLE: 

In today's Joy Story,  the Magi traveled hundreds of miles to see and worship Jesus.

Today, we don't have to travel around the world to talk to Jesus. He is always with us. We can talk to him anytime about anything! We can praise and worship him whenever we want, wherever we want. But Jesus isn't just for you and me. He is for every single person on earth.

• Everyone is invited to worship Jesus. Do you know anyone you could invite?

• What would happen if everyone who knew Jesus would invite just one other person to know Jesus? 

• What keeps you from inviting others to know Jesus?

The star pointed the way for the Magi. We can be like that star for others when we shine our light bright and let people see how much we love Jesus. When we welcome people like that, we remind the world that everyone is invited to worship Jesus.

Pray: God, your love is so great that everyone in the world can be part of it. Thank you for sending Jesus to save us, wherever we are. Help us remember that there are people all around the world who still don't know you yet. Help us to invite people we know to come and know Jesus, too. Amen.

Parent Devotion

12.20 Family Experience Resources

Joystory - Week 4

At Christmas, gifts are all around us, but we know the holiday isn't about the toys—it's about the joy of Jesus' birth. We might experience joy from opening up gifts, but God gives us even greater joy through Jesus. In this series, our families will learn all about the joy Jesus brought into the world. They'll learn that Jesus is the savior God promised, how God sent Jesus at the perfect time, that Jesus brings joy to the world, and what it means to say Jesus is God's greatest gift.

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BIG IDEA: Jesus is God’s Greatest Gift

BIBLE: Jesus is Born! Luke 2

MEMORY VERSE

Elementary: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior." Luke 1:46-47 (NIV)

Toddler Twist:  I (point to self) will give God (point up) glory (wave hands back and forth). Luke 1:46-47

Join us in person for our church wide Christmas breakfast at 10AM. A special Family Experience Worship will start at 10:50AM, followed by The Table at 11:30AM.

12.13 Family Experience Resources

Joystory - Week 3

At Christmas, gifts are all around us, but we know the holiday isn't about the toys—it's about the joy of Jesus' birth. We might experience joy from opening up gifts, but God gives us even greater joy through Jesus. In this series, our families will learn all about the joy Jesus brought into the world. They'll learn that Jesus is the savior God promised, how God sent Jesus at the perfect time, that Jesus brings joy to the world, and what it means to say Jesus is God's greatest gift.

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BIG IDEA: Jesus brings joy to the world.

BIBLE: Mary Visits Elizabeth: Luke 1:39–56; Zephaniah 3:14–17

MEMORY VERSE

Elementary: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior." Luke 1:46-47 (NIV)

Toddler Twist:  I (point to self) will give God (point up) glory (wave hands back and forth). Luke 1:46-47

WATCH:

Preschool- teaching video

Elementary- teaching video

SONG: Celebrate & Happy Birthday Jesus

DISCIPLE: 

In today's Joy Story, Mary found joy, even though her life was going to be completely different than she expected. It wasn't her idea to become the mother of God's promised savior, but she knew this was God's plan and trusted in God. Trusting God brought Mary joy. Even Elizabeth's baby jumped for joy inside her belly!

• What does joy mean to you? 

• What are some ways you express your joy? 

• Can you have joy in a difficult situation? How? 

• How does Jesus bring you joy? 

Our joy isn't from the things around us. Sure, they can make us happy for just a little bit, but it fades away. True joy remains even when things in our lives aren't perfect.

The joy Jesus brings is forever because Jesus is the savior who connects us to God and will be with us forever. Jesus brings joy to the world. 

Pray: God, your love is so big that the world can't hold it all. Thank you for sending Jesus, the promised savior who came at the perfect time to bring joy to the world. Help us remember that this joy isn't just for us but for everyone around us, all over the world. Amen.

Parent Devotion

12.6 Family Experience Resources

Joystory - Week 2

At Christmas, gifts are all around us, but we know the holiday isn't about the toys—it's about the joy of Jesus' birth. We might experience joy from opening up gifts, but God gives us even greater joy through Jesus. In this series, our families will learn all about the joy Jesus brought into the world. They'll learn that Jesus is the savior God promised, how God sent Jesus at the perfect time, that Jesus brings joy to the world, and what it means to say Jesus is God's greatest gift.

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BIG IDEA: God sent Jesus at the perfect time.

BIBLE: Zechariah, Elizabeth, and John: Luke 1:5–25, 57–66; Malachi 3:1–4

MEMORY VERSE

Elementary: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior." Luke 1:46-47 (NIV)

Toddler Twist:  I (point to self) will give God (point up) glory (wave hands back and forth). Luke 1:46-47

WATCH:

Preschool- teaching video

Elementary- teaching video

SONG: Celebrate & Happy Birthday Jesus

DISCIPLE: 

In today's Joy Story, we heard that God gave Zechariah and Elizabeth a baby at the perfect time. Even if it didn't seem like it at first, the promised messenger's birth would align perfectly with the promised savior's birth.

• Have you ever been promised something you had to wait for? How long did you have to wait? 

• Why is waiting so hard? 

• What is one way you can be more patient and wait for God's perfect timing? 

Sometimes, we have to wait for the things God has promised. That doesn't mean that God forgets about us. God invites us to be patient and wait on God's timing. After all, God sent Jesus at the perfect time, and he was worth the wait!

Pray: God, your timing might seem late to us sometimes, but it is always perfect. Thank you for sending John at the perfect time to prepare the world for Jesus at the perfect time. Help us learn to be patient, to never give up on your promises, and to focus on the joy that we have knowing Jesus. Amen.

Parent Devotion

11.29 Family Experience Resources

Joystory - Week 1

At Christmas, gifts are all around us, but we know the holiday isn't about the toys—it's about the joy of Jesus' birth. We might experience joy from opening up gifts, but God gives us even greater joy through Jesus. In this series, our families will learn all about the joy Jesus brought into the world. They'll learn that Jesus is the savior God promised, how God sent Jesus at the perfect time, that Jesus brings joy to the world, and what it means to say Jesus is God's greatest gift.

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BIG IDEA: Jesus is the savior God promised.

BIBLE: An Angel Appears to Mary: Luke 1:26–38; Jeremiah 33:14–16

MEMORY VERSE

Elementary: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior." Luke 1:46-47 (NIV)

Toddler Twist:  I (point to self) will give God (point up) glory (wave hands back and forth). Luke 1:46-47

WATCH:

Preschool- teaching video

Elementary- teaching video

SONG: Celebrate & Happy Birthday Jesus

DISCIPLE: 

In today's Joy Story,  God's people had waited for a savior for hundreds of years, and God finally fulfilled that promise when the angel Gabriel told Mary that she would give birth to baby Jesus.

• Did anyone ever make you a promise you weren't sure they would keep? 

• Have you ever made a promise that you kept? Have you ever made a promise that you didn't keep? 

• Why is it important for promises to be kept?

• How can you show that you trust God's promises? 

The Bible is filled with promises God made to us. God promises to be with us, watch over us, forgive us, and love us. We know we can trust these promises because God kept the ultimate promise by sending us a savior—and Jesus is the savior God promised!

Pray: God, it's amazing how you love us. Jesus is the savior you promised. Now we can have so much joy. Thanks for showing us how much you love us. Help us share the joy we have with others. Amen.
 

Parent Devotion

11.22 Family Experience Resources

Unsung Heroes - Week 4

Superheroes aren't heroic only when they feel like it — they're brave each and every day. The best heroes can even inspire the people around them to be brave, faithful, and hopeful in their own lives, too. In this 4-week series, kids will learn more about what it looks like to see God as the hero of our story as they hear the story of Ruth and Naomi. They'll see how God gives them companions, opportunities, boldness, and hope so they can be heroes, too!

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BIG IDEA: God gives us hope.

BIBLE: Ruth Marries Boaz: Ruth 4; Revelation 1:4–8

MEMORY VERSE

Elementary: “The Lord your God is with you. The might warrior who saves." Zephaniah 3:17A (NIV)

Toddler Twist: Our mighty (make muscles) God (point up) is always (hands out in front) with me (point to self)! Zephaniah 3:17

WATCH:

Preschool- teaching video

Elementary- teaching video

SONG: I'm Trusting Jesus 

DISCIPLE: 

Have you ever heard the saying, "hope floats?" It means that when you have hope, it lifts you and others up. It helps you believe that things will turn out great and allows you to hold on when things get tough. In the story of Ruth and Naomi, there's no doubt that their hope in God kept them afloat through some pretty difficult times!

Think of a time when you were uncertain about something or how a situation would turn out. What would it look like to have hope during this difficult situation?

Have you ever been in a situation where you didn't know how things would turn out but it ended up being better than you thought? 

Where do you think you can get hope when you need it the most? 

It's normal to feel hopeless sometimes. Our problems might feel too big for anyone to do anything about except we can remember that nothing is too big for God. God gives us hope and invites us to ask for help!

Pray: God, thank you for being our true hero! You give hope in all situations. Help us see your hope and look to that when we feel down about something. Thank you for all of the examples you have given of hopeful situations in the Bible and through the people around me. Amen.

Parent Devotion

11.15 Family Experience Resources

Unsung Heroes - Week 3

Superheroes aren't heroic only when they feel like it — they're brave each and every day. The best heroes can even inspire the people around them to be brave, faithful, and hopeful in their own lives, too. In this 4-week series, kids will learn more about what it looks like to see God as the hero of our story as they hear the story of Ruth and Naomi. They'll see how God gives them companions, opportunities, boldness, and hope so they can be heroes, too!

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BIG IDEA: God gives us boldness.

BIBLE: Ruth Asks Boaz For Help: Ruth 3; Hebrews 10:19–25

MEMORY VERSE

Elementary: “The Lord your God is with you. The might warrior who saves." Zephaniah 3:17A (NIV)

Toddler Twist: Our mighty (make muscles) God (point up) is always (hands out in front) with me (point to self)! Zephaniah 3:17

WATCH:

Preschool- teaching video

Elementary- teaching video

SONG:  I'm Trusting Jesus 

DISCIPLE: 

Superheroes seem to have boldness in volumes. Sometimes, they put themselves in danger so everyone else can be rescued. Because they are superheroes, they can be afraid to show weakness or ask for help.

For regular humans, that's not the kind of boldness we need. Maybe it's not the best choice for superheroes, either. Most of the time, the boldest thing we can do is to ask for help—especially God's help!

God gives us boldness, and to utilize it, we need to do away with whatever holds us back.

For Ruth, it might have been fear of what her community might think of her if they found out what she did. For us, it could be fear of what people might say, worry about making the wrong choice, people who make you feel afraid, or that you've never been bold before. Whatever it is, don't let those things stop you from using the boldness God gives you!

What are some things that keep you from being bold? 

How can you remember to be bold the way God wants you to be? 

Pray: God, you are so awesome! You give us boldness when we are afraid or uncertain of what to do. Please help us to be bold in situations that require us to stand up for you and your people. We want to be true heroes like your son, Jesus. Amen.

Parent Devotion

11.8 Family Experience Resources

Unsung Heroes - Week 2

Superheroes aren't heroic only when they feel like it — they're brave each and every day. The best heroes can even inspire the people around them to be brave, faithful, and hopeful in their own lives, too. In this 4-week series, kids will learn more about what it looks like to see God as the hero of our story as they hear the story of Ruth and Naomi. They'll see how God gives them companions, opportunities, boldness, and hope so they can be heroes, too!

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BIG IDEA: God gives us opportunities.

BIBLE: Ruth Meets Boaz: Ruth 2; Mark 12:38–44

MEMORY VERSE

Elementary: “The Lord your God is with you. The might warrior who saves." Zephaniah 3:17A (NIV)

Toddler Twist: Our mighty (make muscles) God (point up) is always (hands out in front) with me (point to self)! Zephaniah 3:17

WATCH:

Preschool- teaching video

Elementary- teaching video

SONG:  I'm Trusting Jesus 

DISCIPLE: 

Some superheroes encountered pretty difficult circumstances that somehow turned into opportunities for them to develop their hero ways. Batman starts out only wanting to find the person responsible for his parents' deaths but soon becomes the protector of Gotham City. Ruth and Naomi lost their families and had to start over in a new town.

Have you ever lost something or someone really important to you? 

How were you able to find comfort when you were feeling sad? 

Did this experience bring out anything good or helpful in other ways? 

We don't need to experience tragedy to become heroes. But the Bible teaches that hardship doesn't separate us from becoming heroes. God helps all of us find our way no matter what we go through.

How do you think Ruth felt about the opportunities God gave her?  What about Boaz? Naomi?  We can see through Ruth and Naomi's story that even when we don't realize it, God gives us opportunities that will help us, help someone else, or lead us to trust God more!

Pray: God, thank you for giving us endless opportunities to serve you and others. Help us not to let a single opportunity slip by, but give us the ability to step up and do what we can to help others. Thank you for being our true hero. Amen.

Parent Devotion

11.1 Family Experience Resources

Unsung Heroes - Week 1

Superheroes aren't heroic only when they feel like it — they're brave each and every day. The best heroes can even inspire the people around them to be brave, faithful, and hopeful in their own lives, too. In this 4-week series, kids will learn more about what it looks like to see God as the hero of our story as they hear the story of Ruth and Naomi. They'll see how God gives them companions, opportunities, boldness, and hope so they can be heroes, too!

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BIG IDEA: God gives us companions.

BIBLE: Ruth and Naomi: Ruth 1; Mark 12:28–34

MEMORY VERSE

Elementary: “The Lord your God is with you. The might warrior who saves." Zephaniah 3:17A (NIV)

Toddler Twist: Our mighty (make muscles) God (point up) is always (hands out in front) with me (point to self)! Zephaniah 3:17

WATCH:

Preschool- teaching video

Elementary- teaching video

SONG: I'm Trusting Jesus 

DISCIPLE: 

Superheroes have all kinds of family backgrounds. Take Spider-Man, for example. He grew up with his aunt and uncle.

Ruth and Naomi were a different kind of family, with just the two of them who weren't even really related! But God loved and cared for them just as God loves and cares for all families.

What is something unique about your family? 

What is something you love doing with your family? 

Ruth gave up everything to stay with Naomi. She left her own family and home. There was nothing for her to gain by staying with Naomi. Why do you think Ruth stuck by Naomi?

Ruth and Naomi experienced so much sadness and lost so much, but one thing they never lost was each other. God gave them each other as companions and looks out for us, too. God gives us companions.  
 

Pray: God, thank you so much for the companions you have given us and for sending Jesus to be our best companion! Help us be great companions to others by showing them the love you show us daily. You are the true hero! Amen.

Parent Devotion

10.25 Family Experience Resources

ALONG THE WAY - Week 4

People often say, "It's about the journey, not the destination," when their travel plans don't work out how they expected. This phrase couldn't have been more true for Job, who went through a shocking journey. In this 4-week series, our families will hear from Job's story as he learned to navigate loss and trust God's itinerary every step of the way. Through the story of Job's perseverance and faithfulness, we will learn that God is with them no matter what they go through, they can show God's love in small ways, God is bigger than they could ever understand, and they can trust God will make everything right. 

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BIG IDEA: We can trust God will make everything right.

BIBLE: Job Is Restored: Job 42:1–17; Mark 10:46–52

MEMORY VERSE

Elementary: “The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”   Psalm 121:8 (NIV)

Toddler Twist: God (point up) always watches (hand to forehead) over me (point to self)." Psalm 121:8

WATCH:

Preschool- teaching video

Elementary- teaching video

SONG: When the Spirit of the Lord and I Wanna be Like Jesus

DISCIPLE: 

Mark 10:46–52

• This passage is about a time when Jesus made things right. Bartimaeus believed that Jesus could heal him because he knew that Jesus was God's son. Like Job, Bartimaeus trusted in God. That faith made him so sure that Jesus could turn things around for him.

• But notice that Jesus didn't just make things right for Bartimaeus by helping him see. He made things right by letting all the people know that it wasn't okay to treat Bartimaeus so badly. Everyone tried to tell him to be quiet and not bother Jesus, but Jesus stopped and made sure Bartimaeus was seen just as much as he wanted to see.

• This is the way Jesus lived his life on earth. He taught people about God and how much God loved them. Jesus forgave people of their sins and showed them how to live with the love of God. Jesus gave up his life on the cross so we could connect with God again.

• When we look to Jesus, there is no doubt about it—we can trust God will make everything right.

Pray: God, we thank you for loving us. We know that there is a lot of brokenness in this world, but we trust that you can and you will make everything right. When we don't have all the answers help us to trust in you and help us to grow in our faith in you. Amen.

Parent Devotion