The Messengers - Week 4
God’s Message Goes Everywhere!
How many ways can you send a message? There are so many unique ways! Special deliveries are the best but even better are the messages found in each package. This month, we are going to look at the most important message that was ever sent out and how we are meant to be the ones delivering it. Our families are God’s messengers that can share the stories of God’s miracles and help. Get involved in helping God’s message go everywhere because God delivers everyone!
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MEMORY VERSE
Elementary: Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. send me." Isaiah 6:8 (NIV)
Toddler Twist: "I will tell others about Jesus." Isaiah 6:8
READ: Paul Shares the Gospel: Acts 16:9-15
WATCH:
Preschool- teaching video
Elementary- teaching video
SONG: He is the Light
ACTIVITY: Read Acts 16:9-15.
Paul went to many places to deliver God’s message about Jesus.
In today’s story, we read about Lydia. Do you remember what her job was? She sold purple cloth. We are going to use this purple cloth to help us remember today’s Big Idea.
INSTRUCTIONS: Have your kids glue two popsicle sticks on opposite ends of a piece of cardstock paper. Then using hot glue or tape, connect the sticks with a length of yarn. Then clip on four mini clothespins on the yarn. Precut small strips of purple fabric or paper and write “God’s message” and “goes everywhere.” on separate pieces with a permanent marker. Hang up the purple fabric on their clothesline.
When Paul told Lydia about Jesus, what happened? She believed and decided to follow Jesus. God’s message goes everywhere!
COLORING: Paul shares the Gospel
DISCIPLE:
After reading Acts 16:9-15. Paul went to many places to deliver God’s message about Jesus. Let’s follow his journey on this awesome map!
Show your families this interactive map of Paul’s missionary journeys and click on the names of cities mentioned in today’s story.
Wow! He went to all these places to deliver God’s message, and there weren’t even any steam ships or airplanes yet!
What are some of the cities Paul went to in today’s story?
Troas? Samothrace? Philippi? Thyatira? Let’s find some of these on the map!
Isn’t it amazing that one person could bring God’s message to all these places? But as you know, it didn’t stop there! People kept sharing about God . . . all across the globe!
God’s message goes everywhere!
Pray: God, thank you for sending your love everywhere. Show us how we can share the message of Jesus no matter where we are. We know you want everyone to know you like we do! Amen.
DISCUSSION:
What happened in Paul’s vision?
What was the name of one of the women who heard Paul's message? What was her profession?
What happened when Lydia heard Paul’s message?
Read Matthew 28:18–20. What does Jesus ask us to do?
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you want to go?
Name a place where you think it might difficult to share God's message. How could you do it anyway?
Why is it important that God's message go everywhere?