ELEMENTARY KIDS & FAMILIES For Sunday, August 21, 2016
This resource is designed to allow your family to have time in God’s Word BEFORE your children attend church. Because God’s plan is for parents to be the primary spiritual nurturers of their children’s faith, we want YOU to be the one to introduce this part of The Big God Story to them. HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource This monthly magazine gives your family ideas for creating fun, spiritually forming times in your home—setting aside sacred space in the midst of your active, everyday lives. Visit www.HomeFrontMag.com to subscribe to the print edition or to have a digital copy sent directly to your inbox.
THE BIG GOD STORY The Big God Story Genesis—Revelation From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible tells us the narrative of God’s love for us and His plan of redemption for us through His son, Jesus Christ. The Bible is truly The Big God Story.
JUST FOR FUN Encourage your children to remember and retell the stories of great men and women of the Bible such as Abraham, Moses, Esther, and David. Talk together about how God used them in His story. Read John 3:16–18. Remind your children they have their own parts to play in The Big God Story by choosing to believe in Jesus Christ.
REMEMBER VERSE But these were written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:31
PROMOTION SUNDAY Parents: As children have now been promoted to the next age or grade level, please be sure to refer to the check-in tags for any new room assignments and please take time to introduce yourselves to any new teachers or leaders. Thank you!
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Summer Lesson 12
DID YOU KNOW?
• The Big God Story— from beginning to end— is the story of God’s desire to be in relationship with us because of His love for us. • Throughout The Big God Story we see God’s plan of redemption to bring us back into community with Him. • The Big God Story continues to be written through the life of every believer. • We each play a part in The Big God Story. Those who believe in Jesus have a special role to play.
YOUNGER KIDS Your child continues to have an active imagination. What does he want to be when he grows up? Allow him to imagine what the future will look like and how The Big God Story will play a part in what lies ahead.
OLDER KIDS Your child reflects on past experiences to help shape her future choices. Help her create a timeline of The Big God Story in her own life. Talk about the milestones and ways she has seen God active in her life. Encourage her to think about how God will continue The Big God Story in her future.
TEACHABLE MOMENTS After reading the Scripture passage, discuss the following together: • What is your favorite part of The Big God Story? • How does it make you feel to know you’re a part of The Big God Story? • How can God use you to share His story with other people?
BLESSING A blessing can be a spoken prayer of commission, a portion of Scripture, or words of encouragement and guidance over your child. For more information about blessing your child, see the Blessing section in HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource @ HomeFrontMag.com A blessing to pray over your child: (Child’s name), may you know God has given you a special role to play in The Big God Story. May you be blessed by His gracious love for you so your life will be a blessing to others.