HELP!

A 4-WEEK SERIES ON MOSES & THE EXODUS

An important part of childhood is learning which grown-ups you can trust. The very first phone number most kids tend to learn is an emergency number because it's important to know who to call when we need help! In this series, we'll help our kids see that they can always call on God for the things they need. As our kiddos hear the story of Israel escaping slavery in Egypt (and what happened afterward), they'll discover that God helps us when we're helpless, helps us in our weakness, helps us when we're in trouble, and will even help us help others. God is the help we need — always!

MEMORY VERSE:
"My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." Psalm 121:2
Memory Verse Video

WEEK 1: God helps us when we're helpless

READ: Moses in a Basket: Exodus 1:22-2:10; (John 14:15-21)

WATCH:

Preschool: Bible Story

Elementary: Bible story

SONG: I am

ACTIVITY/CRAFT:

Use whatever art supplies you have on hand and paper to each family member. Play soft worship music to help keep focus.

Let’s take some time to draw a situation when you would need help fast. Who would help you? Draw them! And make sure to draw God in the scene, too!

Remember, God helps us when we’re helpless.

COLORING: Moses in a basket

DISCIPLE:

Talk About a Time That You Felt Hopeless.

Share a time with your family when you felt helpless.

We all have had a time when we felt out of control of our circumstances and it may have left us feeling hopeless.

Maybe you got really sick, maybe you broke something really valuable, or maybe you couldn’t see in the dark when the power went out. Let's share how it made you feel and where you went to for help. Just remember, that we can go to God when we feel helpless because God will help us.

Pray;

"Dear God, thank You for always being with each of us. Remind us when we are feeling helpless that You will always help us. Help us to remember we can always count on You in times of need."

DISCUSSION:

How did Moses' mother protect him?

Why did Miriam feel helpless?

Read Exodus 2:4-7. What great idea did Miriam have?

How did God help and provide for Miriam and her family?

When are some times you might feel helpless?

When you feel helpless, who is the first person you want to talk to?

What are some ways God helps us when we feel helpless?