Preschool – Week 5 – May 2020
Preschool – May, Week 5
May 31st, 2020
Preschool – May, Week 5
May 31st, 2020
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GOD LOVES ME
“Nothing at all can ever
separate us from God’s love.”
ROMANS 8:39, NIrV
Who loves you?
GOD LOVES ME.
CUDDLE TIME
Cuddle with your child this month and pray, “Dear God, I love being
[child’s name]’s mom/dad. He/she is so . . . (list qualities you appreciate about your child). I know You love me a lot because You gave me [child’s name]. Help us to love each other the way You love us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Elementary – May, Week 5
May 31st, 2020
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DETERMINATION : DECIDING IT’S WORTH IT TO FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED
PHILIP AND THE MAN FROM ETHIOPIA • ACTS 8:26 – 40
“Let us not become tired
of doing good. At the right
time we will gather a crop
if we don’t give up.”
GALATIANS 6:9, NIrV
KEEP GOING EVEN WHEN
YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.
BED TIME
Sometimes life can feel pretty confusing. The awesome thing is that God knows everything, and He wants to give you what you need to keep going, whether it’s wisdom for a decision or an answer to a tough question. He will send the answers we need at the right time. Pray that God would give you peace and the power to keep going, even when you have a lot of questions.
Pre-Teen – May, Week 5
May 31st, 2020
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DETERMINATION : DECIDING IT’S WORTH IT TO FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED
PHILIP AND THE MAN FROM ETHIOPIA • ACTS 8:26 – 40
“Let us not become tired
of doing good. At the right
time we will gather a crop
if we don’t give up.”
GALATIANS 6:9, NIrV
WHAT QUESTIONS
DO YOU HAVE?
BED TIME
Sometimes life can feel pretty confusing. The awesome thing is that God knows everything, and He wants to give you what you need to keep going, whether it’s wisdom for a decision or an answer to a tough question. He will send the answers we need at the right time. Pray that God would give you peace and the power to keep going, even when you have a lot of questions.
Preschool – May, Week 4
May 24th, 2020
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GOD LOVES ME
“Nothing at all can ever
separate us from God’s love.”
ROMANS 8:39, NIrV
Who loves you?
GOD LOVES ME.
BATH TIME
Add two colors of plastic blocks to bath time. Say, “Let’s sort the blocks by color. That means you will separate the orange ones over here and then separate the green ones over here.” When you’re done sorting, say, “Good job! We can separate blocks, but nothing can separate us from God’s love!”
Elementary – May, Week 4
May 24th, 2020
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DETERMINATION : DECIDING IT’S WORTH IT TO FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED
STEPHEN • ACTS 6 :1-7: 60
“Let us not become tired
of doing good. At the right
time we will gather a crop
if we don’t give up.”
GALATIANS 6:9, NIrV
KEEP GOING BECAUSE
GOD KNOWS THE END
OF THE STORY.
DRIVE TIME
Play a game by telling your kids to think of a scale from 1-10. One being the easiest and 10 the absolute hardest. Think of things that require determination and rate that on the scale. For example, learning a new instrument is a level 6 or not eating candy for a day is level 2. Afterwards, ask them what is something they are determined to finish by the end of the school year or summer.
Pre-Teen – May, Week 4
May 24th, 2020
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DETERMINATION : DECIDING IT’S WORTH IT TO FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED
STEPHEN • ACTS 6 :1-7: 60
“Let us not become tired
of doing good. At the right
time we will gather a crop
if we don’t give up.”
GALATIANS 6:9, NIrV
WHEN WERE YOU SCARED
BUT KEPT GOING?
DRIVE TIME
Start conversation with your preteen by asking them these questions while in the car, “What is something that is tough to finish right now? What keeps you from finishing?”
Preschool – May, Week 3
May 17th, 2020
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GOD LOVES ME
“Nothing at all can ever
separate us from God’s love.”
ROMANS 8:39, NIrV
Who loves you?
GOD LOVES ME.
CUDDLE TIME
Cuddle with your child this month and pray, “Dear God, everywhere we look, we see wonderful ways that You love us. You made a beautiful world for us to live in. You listen to us when we talk to You. You are always with us. You give us yummy food to eat. You give us friends and family to help us. You are so, so good to us, God. Thank You for loving us like You do. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
Elementary – May, Week 3
May 17th, 2020
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DETERMINATION : DECIDING IT’S WORTH IT TO FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED
PETER AND JOHN ARE TAKEN TO THE SANHEDRIN • ACTS 3:1-4:21
“Let us not become tired
of doing good. At the right
time we will gather a crop
if we don’t give up.”
GALATIANS 6:9, NIrV
KEEP GOING EVEN WHEN
IT GETS TOUGH.
BED TIME
Do you think that following Jesus means things will be easy? When you try to live the way Jesus taught us, things will get hard! But the awesome thing is that you don’t have to tough it out on your own. When you follow Jesus, God promises to give you the power of His Spirit to keep going. Pray that God will give you the power of His Spirit this week to keep going, even when things get tough.
Pre-Teen – May, Week 3
May 17th, 2020
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DETERMINATION : DECIDING IT’S WORTH IT TO FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED
PETER AND JOHN ARE TAKEN TO THE SANHEDRIN • ACTS 3:1-4:21
“Let us not become tired
of doing good. At the right
time we will gather a crop
if we don’t give up.”
GALATIANS 6:9, NIrV
WHAT KEEPS YOU
FROM FINISHING WHAT
YOU START?
BED TIME
Do you think that following Jesus means things will be easy? When you try to live the way Jesus taught us, things will get hard! But the awesome thing is that you don’t have to tough it out on your own. When you follow Jesus, God promises to give you the power of His Spirit to keep going. Pray that God will give you the power of His Spirit this week to keep going, even when things get tough.
Preschool – May, Week 2
May 10th, 2020
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GOD LOVES ME
“Nothing at all can ever
separate us from God’s love.”
ROMANS 8:39, NIrV
Who loves you?
GOD LOVES ME.
DRIVE TIME
As you drive, ask your child questions like, “Can going to school separate you from God’s love? Can riding in an airplane separate you from God’s love? Can a thunderstorm separate you from God’s love? Can being sick separate you from God’s love?” Each time you ask a question, answer together, “Nooooo. Nothing can separate us from God’s love!”
Elementary – May, Week 2
May 10th, 2020
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DETERMINATION : DECIDING IT’S WORTH IT TO FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED
THE HOLY SPIRIT COMES AT PENTECOST • ACTS 2:1-41
“Let us not become tired
of doing good. At the right
time we will gather a crop
if we don’t give up.”
GALATIANS 6:9, NIrV
GOD GIVES YOU WHAT YOU
NEED TO KEEP GOING.
MEAL TIME
Q & A for kids: What is something you’re doing now that you’re having a hard time finishing?
Q & A for parents: What is something that you started and finished that changed your life? How would your life be different if you hadn’t seen it through?
Pre-Teen – May, Week 2
May 10th, 2020
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DETERMINATION : DECIDING IT’S WORTH IT TO FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED
THE HOLY SPIRIT COMES AT PENTECOST • ACTS 2:1-41
“Let us not become tired
of doing good. At the right
time we will gather a crop
if we don’t give up.”
GALATIANS 6:9, NIrV
WHAT HELPS YOU
KEEP GOING?
MEAL TIME
Q & A for kids: What is something you’re doing now that you’re having a hard time finishing?
Q & A for parents: What is something that you started and finished that changed your life? How would your life be different if you hadn’t seen it through?
Babies – May 2020
May 3rd, 2020
GOD LOVES ME
“Nothing at all can ever
separate us from God’s love.”
ROMANS 8:39, NIrV
Who loves you?
GOD LOVES YOU.
MORNING TIME
When you go into your baby’s room, pick him/her up, look at him/her, and softly say, “Good morning, sweet [baby’s name]. Mommy loves you. Daddy loves you. Grandma loves you. (List other people who love your child.) And God loves you soooooooooo, so much!”
FEEDING TIME
While feeding your baby this month, look at him/her and say, “God made your eyes. God made your nose. God made your smile. God made your . . . (continue listing things). And because God made you, He loves you very, very much.”
CUDDLE TIME
Cuddle with your baby this month and pray, “Dear God, Help me remember that You love me, period. Not because of what I do or don’t do, but simply because You made me. I’m Yours. And that makes me very special. I want to live believing in Your love for me so [baby’s name] will know how much You love him/her and that nothing will ever change that. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
BATH TIME
As you bathe your baby, look him/her in the eye, smile, and repeat this rhyme. “One, two, God loves you!”
Toddlers – May 2020
May 3rd, 2020
GOD LOVES ME
“Nothing at all can ever
separate us from God’s love.”
ROMANS 8:39, NIrV
Who loves you?
GOD LOVES YOU.
MORNING TIME
When you go into your child’s room, say, “Good morning, I see someone God loves! Raise your hands high in the air if God loves you!” When your child raises their hands, hold their hands and say, “Yes! God loves you!”
DRIVE TIME
As you drive, name some of the places you pass along the way. Say together, “God loves me at the [name of place].”
CUDDLE TIME
Cuddle with your child this month and pray, “Dear God, I love [child’s name] SO much. And that’s how I know how big Your love is for him/her, because you love him/her even more than I do! That is SOOO much love! Thank You for loving us, God. In Jesus name, amen.”
BATH TIME
Add a large plastic bowl and a plastic measuring cup or scoop of some kind to bath time. While bathing your child, encourage him/her to use the measuring cup to scoop and pour water into the bowl. Each time he/she pours a scoop of water into the bowl, tell him/her to say, “God loves me.”
Preschool – May, Week 1
May 3rd, 2020
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GOD LOVES ME
“Nothing at all can ever
separate us from God’s love.”
ROMANS 8:39, NIrV
Who loves you?
GOD LOVES ME.
MORNING TIME
When you go into your child’s room, say, “Good morning! It’s time to wake up! God loves us so much, He gave us another amazing day to enjoy!
Elementary – May, Week 1
May 3rd, 2020
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DETERMINATION : DECIDING IT’S WORTH IT TO FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED
JESUS’ FINAL ORDERS TO HIS DISCIPLES / ASCENSION MATTHEW 28:16-20, LUKE 24:50-53, ACTS 1:1-11
“Let us not become tired
of doing good. At the right
time we will gather a crop
if we don’t give up.”
GALATIANS 6:9, NIrV
KEEP GOING EVEN WHEN
IT SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE.
MORNING TIME
School is almost out for summer! Encourage your child to finish the year strong with a note of encouragement by their breakfast, lunchbox, or door. Write, “God gives you what you need to keep going. Don’t give up and finish the year strong!”
Pre-Teen – May, Week 1
May 3rd, 2020
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DETERMINATION : DECIDING IT’S WORTH IT TO FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED
JESUS’ FINAL ORDERS TO HIS DISCIPLES / ASCENSION MATTHEW 28:16-20, LUKE 24:50-53, ACTS 1:1-11
“Let us not become tired
of doing good. At the right
time we will gather a crop
if we don’t give up.”
GALATIANS 6:9, NIrV
WHAT SEEMS
IMPOSSIBLE TO YOU?
MORNING TIME
School is almost out for summer! Encourage your child to finish the year strong with a note of encouragement by their breakfast, lunchbox, or door. Write, “God gives you what you need to keep going. Don’t give up and finish the year strong!”