April 2019

Pre-School – Week 4 – April 2019

Pre-School – April, Week 4

April 28th, 2019

Monthly Focus:

Jesus wants me to be my friend forever.

Memory Verse:

“A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17, NIrV

At Home Instructions:

Say This – Who is your friend? (Jesus is my friend)

Do This – (Bath time) Add a small ball that floats to bath time this week. Show your child how to push the ball under the water and let it go to see it pop back up on top of the water. Each time the ball pops back up say, “It came back!” When you’re done, tell your child that Jesus came back, just like He promised. Jesus is alive, and He wants to be our friend forever!

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Elementary – Week 4 – April 2019

Elementary – April, Week 4

April 28th, 2019

Monthly Focus:

Hope – Believing that something good can come out of something bad.

Memory Verse:

“In this world, you will have trouble. But be encouraged! I have won the battle over the world.” John 16:33b, NIrV

Bible Story:

John 20:19-23 – Jesus Appears to Thomas

At Home Instructions:

Say This – Whatever happens, remember God is better than your questions.

Do This – (Drive Time) Play the question game! Each person takes a turn asking each other a question. Finally, end the game with a question you would have for God. See if anyone in the car can help answer those questions!

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Pre-Teen – Week 4 – April 2019

Pre-Teen – April, Week 4

April 28th, 2019

Monthly Focus:

Hope – Believing that something good can come out of something bad.

Memory Verse:

“In this world, you will have trouble. But be encouraged! I have won the battle over the world.” John 16:33b, NIrV

Bible Story:

John 20:19-23 – Jesus Appears to Thomas

At Home Instructions:

Ask This – What questions do you have for God?

Do This – (Drive Time) While driving ask your preteen, “If you could ask God a question right now, what would it be?” Tell them a question you may have for God as well.

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Posted in Pre-K SCC Kids Blog

Pre-School – Week 3 – April 2019

Pre-School – April, Week 3

April 21st, 2019

Monthly Focus:

Jesus wants me to be my friend forever.

Memory Verse:

“A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17, NIrV

At Home Instructions:

Say This – Who is your friend? (Jesus is my friend)

Do This – (Cuddle time) Cuddle with your child and pray, “Dear God, thank You for sending Jesus to be our friend forever. Help us tell other people the good news that Jesus is alive and He wants to be their friend forever too. We love You, God. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

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Posted in Elementary SCC Kids Blog

Elementary – Week 3 – April 2019

Elementary – April, Week 3

April 21st, 2019

Monthly Focus:

Hope – Believing that something good can come out of something bad.

Memory Verse:

“In this world, you will have trouble. But be encouraged! I have won the battle over the world.” John 16:33b, NIrV

Bible Story:

John 18:1-20:18 – Crucifixion and Ressurection

At Home Instructions:

Say This – Whatever happens, remember Jesus is alive.

Do This – (Bed Time) Every one of us has done wrong things. But God loves us so much that He sent His own son, Jesus, to live among us. Jesus willingly entered into death and separation from God. When God raised Jesus back to life, He defeated death and made a way for everyone who believes in Jesus to live forever with God. Pray that you would live each day in the hope that comes from knowing Jesus is alive.

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Pre-Teen – Week 3 – April 2019

Pre-Teen – April, Week 2

April 21st, 2019

Monthly Focus:

Hope – Believing that something good can come out of something bad.

Memory Verse:

“In this world, you will have trouble. But be encouraged! I have won the battle over the world.” John 16:33b, NIrV

Bible Story:

John 18:1-20:18 – Crucifixion and Resurrection

At Home Instructions:

Ask This – What does Easter mean to you?

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Posted in Pre-K SCC Kids Blog

Pre-School – Week 2 – April 2019

Pre-School – April, Week 2

April 14th, 2019

Monthly Focus:

Jesus wants me to be my friend forever.

Memory Verse:

“A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17, NIrV

At Home Instructions:

Say This – Who is your friend? (Jesus is my friend)

Do This – (Drive time) As you drive, listen to your favorite children’s worship music. Sing along to the songs with your preschooler. After several songs, ask your preschooler: Who you are singing about? Who are you praising? Who wants to be your friend forever?

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Posted in Elementary SCC Kids Blog

Elementary – Week 2 – April 2019

Elementary – April, Week 2

April 14th, 2019

Monthly Focus:

Hope – Believing that something good can come out of something bad.

Memory Verse:

“In this world, you will have trouble. But be encouraged! I have won the battle over the world.” John 16:33b, NIrV

Bible Story:

John 12:9-16 – Palm Sunday

At Home Instructions:

Say This – Whatever happens, remember God keeps his promises.

Do This – (Meal Time)

Q&A for Kids: Fill in the blanks. I hope____________ (something personal).
I hope____________ (something for a friend). I hope____________ (something for the world).

Q&A for Parents: When was a time when hope carried you through something difficult?

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Pre-Teen – Week 2 – April 2019

Pre-Teen – April, Week 2

April 14th, 2019

Monthly Focus:

Hope – Believing that something good can come out of something bad.

Memory Verse:

“In this world, you will have trouble. But be encouraged! I have won the battle over the world.” John 16:33b, NIrV

Bible Story:

John 12:9-16 – Palm Sunday

At Home Instructions:

Ask This – What promises does God have for you?

Do This – (Meal Time)

Q&A for Kids: Fill in the blanks.
I hope____________(something personal).
I hope____________(something for a friend). I hope ____________(something for the world).

Q&A for Parents: When was a time when hope carried you through something difficult?

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Babies – April 2019

April 7th, 2019

Monthly Focus:

Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Memory Verse:

“A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17 NIrV

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Toddlers – April 2019

April 7th, 2019

Monthly Focus:

Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Memory Verse:

“A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17 NIrV

At Home Instructions:

MORNING TIME – When you go into your child’s room this month, smile and say, “Happy Easter, [child’s name]! Jesus is alive! He came back, just like He promised.”

DRIVE TIME – As you drive, take turns naming your friends. When you’re done listing your friends, add Jesus to the list. Jesus is the best friend ever!

CUDDLE TIME – Cuddle with your child and pray, “Dear God, thank You for giving us friends. Thank You for (name some of your child’s friends). Most of all, thank You for our good friend Jesus. We love You, God. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

BATH TIME – Add a small ball that floats to bath time this week. Show your child how to push the ball under the water and let it go to see it pop back up on top of the water. Each time the ball pops back up say, “It came back!” When you’re done, tell your child that Jesus came back, just like He promised. Jesus is alive, and He wants to be our friend forever!

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Pre-School – Week 1 – April 2019

Pre-School – April, Week 1

April 7th, 2019

Monthly Focus:

Jesus wants me to be my friend forever.

Memory Verse:

“A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17, NIrV

At Home Instructions:

Say This – Who is your friend? (Jesus is my friend)

Do This – (Morning time) When you go into your child’s room this month, smile and say, “Happy Easter, [child’s name]! Jesus is alive, and He wants to be your friend forever!”

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Posted in Elementary SCC Kids Blog

Elementary – Week 1 – April 2019

Elementary – April, Week 1

April 7th, 2019

Monthly Focus:

Hope – Believing that something good can come out of something bad.

Memory Verse:

“In this world, you will have trouble. But be encouraged! I have won the battle over the world.” John 16:33b, NIrV

Bible Story:

John 11:1-45 – Lazarus Raised

At Home Instructions:

Say This – Whatever happens, remember how powerful God is.

Do This – (Morning Time) As you say goodbye to your child this morning remind them, “No matter what happens today, remember how powerful God is and that He’s got it!”

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Pre-Teen – Week 1 – April 2019

Pre-Teen – April, Week 1

April 7th, 2019

Monthly Focus:

Hope – Believing that something good can come out of something bad.

Memory Verse:

“In this world, you will have trouble. But be encouraged! I have won the battle over the world.” John 16:33b, NIrV

Bible Story:

John 11:1-45 – Lazarus Raised

At Home Instructions:

Ask This – How do you react when bad things are happening?

Do This – (Morning Time) As you say goodbye to your preteen this morning remind them, “No matter what happens today, remember how powerful God is and that He’s got it!”

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