Sunday Follow-Up
Elementary
February Virtue: HONOR – Letting someone know you see how valuable they really are.
Weekly Bottom Line: Honor those who are overlooked.
Bible Story: Stop (too much of a good thing) • Proverbs 25:16
Memory Verse: “Love each other deeply. Honor others more than yourselves.” Romans 12:10, NIrV
Basic Truth: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
God Time Cards (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Parent Cue Card (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Monthly Overview (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Preschool
Basic Truth: Jesus Wants to be My Friend Forever
Key Question: How do you love God?
Bottom Line: Love God with all your heart.
Memory Verse: “Love … God with all your heart.” Matthew 22:37, NIrV
Bible Story Focus: Jesus did what God wanted Him to do. Teaching in the Temple • Luke 2:41-50
Parent Cue (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Monthly Parent Cue Poster (Color Version)
Sunday Follow-Up
Elementary
January Virtue: SELF-CONTROL: Choosing to do what you should do, not what you want to do.
Weekly Bottom Line: Know when to stop.
Bible Story: Stop (too much of a good thing) • Proverbs 25:16
Memory Verse: “My dear brothers and sisters, pay attention to what I say. Everyone should be quick to listen. But they should be slow to speak. They should be slow to get angry.” James 1:19, NIrV
Basic Truth: I should make the wise choice.
God Time Cards (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Parent Cue Card (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Monthly Overview (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Preschool
Basic Truth: Jesus Wants to be My Friend Forever
Key Question: Who can do anything?
Bottom Line: Jesus can do anything.
Memory Verse: “With God, all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26, NIV
Bible Story Focus: Jesus has power over everything. Calming the Storm • Matthew 8:23-27
Parent Cue (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Monthly Parent Cue Poster (Color Version)
Sunday Follow-Up
Elementary
January Virtue: SELF-CONTROL: Choosing to do what you should do, not what you want to do.
Weekly Bottom Line: Select your words carefully.
Bible Story: Select (reckless words) • Proverbs 12:18
Memory Verse: “My dear brothers and sisters, pay attention to what I say. Everyone should be quick to listen. But they should be slow to speak. They should be slow to get angry.” James 1:19, NIrV
Basic Truth: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
God Time Cards (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Parent Cue Card (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Monthly Overview (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Preschool
Basic Truth: Jesus Wants to be My Friend Forever
Key Question: Who can do anything?
Bottom Line: Jesus can do anything.
Memory Verse: “With God, all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26, NIV
Bible Story Focus: Jesus can do what is impossible. Walking on Water •
Mark 6:45-51
Parent Cue (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Monthly Parent Cue Poster (Color Version)
(Late) Sunday Follow-Up
Sorry for the delay on the follow-up. It completely slipped my mind this week. I will do my best not to let that happen again. Hope you’re having a great week! -Chris
Elementary
January Virtue: SELF-CONTROL: Choosing to do what you should do, not what you want to do.
Weekly Bottom Line: Pause before you lose your temper.
Bible Story: Pause (slow to anger) • Proverbs 16:32
Memory Verse: “My dear brothers and sisters, pay attention to what I say. Everyone should be quick to listen. But they should be slow to speak. They should be slow to get angry.” James 1:19, NIrV
Basic Truth: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
God Time Cards (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Parent Cue Card (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Monthly Overview (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Preschool
Basic Truth: Jesus Wants to be My Friend Forever
Key Question: Who can do anything?
Bottom Line: Jesus can do anything.
Memory Verse: “With God, all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26, NIV
Bible Story Focus: Nothing is too hard for Jesus. Feeding 5,000 •
Mark 6:30-44
Parent Cue (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Monthly Parent Cue Poster (Color Version)
Sunday Follow-Up
Elementary
January Virtue: SELF-CONTROL: Choosing to do what you should do, not what you want to do.
Weekly Bottom Line: God can give you the power to control yourself.
Bible Story: Power (a broken-down wall) • Proverbs 25:28
Memory Verse: “My dear brothers and sisters, pay attention to what I say. Everyone should be quick to listen. But they should be slow to speak. They should be slow to get angry.” James 1:19, NIrV
Basic Truth: I can trust God no matter what.
God Time Cards (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Parent Cue Card (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Monthly Overview (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Preschool
Basic Truth: Jesus Wants to be My Friend Forever
Key Question: Who can do anything?
Bottom Line: Jesus can do anything.
Memory Verse: “With God, all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26, NIV
Bible Story Focus: Jesus can do things no one else can. Water to Super Fancy Drink • John 2:1-11
Parent Cue (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Monthly Parent Cue Poster (Color Version)
Sunday Follow-Up
Elementary
December Virtue: GENEROSITY – Making someone’s day by giving something away.
Weekly Bottom Line: God gave the greatest gift when He gave us Jesus.
Bible Story: The Great Gift Exchange (Jesus is born) • John 3:16-17; Luke 2:1-18
Memory Verse: “Be rich in good deeds … be generous and willing to share.” 1 Timothy 6:18, NIV
Basic Truth: I can trust God no matter what.
God Time Cards (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Parent Cue Card (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Monthly Overview (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Preschool
Basic Truth: Jesus Wants to be My Friend Forever
Key Question: How do we know God loves us?
Bottom Line: God gave us Jesus.
Memory Verse: “God has given a son to us.” Isaiah 9:6, NCV
Bible Story Focus: The wise men come to see God’s Son. The Wise Men • Matthew 2:1-2,9-11
Parent Cue (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Monthly Parent Cue Poster (Color Version)
Sunday Follow-Up
Elementary
December Virtue: GENEROSITY – Making someone’s day by giving something away.
Weekly Bottom Line: Don’t let stuff get in the way of loving Jesus.
Bible Story: You Can’t Take it with You (Jesus and the rich young ruler) • Luke 18:18-25
Memory Verse: “Be rich in good deeds … be generous and willing to share.” 1 Timothy 6:18, NIV
Basic Truth: I can trust God no matter what.
God Time Cards (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Parent Cue Card (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Monthly Overview (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Preschool
Basic Truth: Jesus Wants to be My Friend Forever
Key Question: How do we know God loves us?
Bottom Line: God gave us Jesus.
Memory Verse: “God has given a son to us.” Isaiah 9:6, NCV
Bible Story Focus: The angels tell about Jesus. The Angels and Shepherds • Luke 2:8-18
Parent Cue (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Monthly Parent Cue Poster (Color Version)
Kid’s Making Room
As a church we recently completed the adult version of Making Room, a campaign to raise funds for a facility expansion project. Last Sunday we launched the children’s version. When children see the new changes being made to Faith we would love to them to know they played a part in making that happen.
The children’s ministries will gain a lot in both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Making Room expansions. During Phase 1 an additional large group room will be built. In addition to that large group room, the entire children’s wing will be themed to make the ministry areas more exciting and inviting for all of our kids.
When we launched the project we talked a lot about how this project is intended to help us do a better job of welcoming new kids into or church. Our hope is that as children participate they will be able to imagine their friends being introduced to Jesus and learning all about what He has done for them.
What you can do:
Part of the launch program was a video testimony from Breana Hennes (see above) sharing about how she gave to a project similar to Making Room when she was a child. We would love for you to talk with your children about Making Room (learn more here) and help them brainstorm ideas about how they might take part in helping to make room for more children here at Faith. We will be talking about this project for the next two Sundays and periodically throughout the Spring Semester. We sent home small white coin holders. Children can use those to store their money as they collect it. There will be a box located in the large group room for their donations.
Ultimately when our children see new kids experience God in our church, we want them to know that God used them to help prepare the church for that child. Even if they are only able to fund one stroke of a paint brush or a single nail in the wall we believe God will be delighted in their generosity. Let me know if you have any questions. I would also love to hear about your interactions with your children as you talk about Making Room.
A few notes about children giving:
-We would rather a child give only a penny of their own money than $100 of yours. If they want to give more than they have, find ways they can earn it from you.
-Some children won’t want to give. That is okay, don’t push them. We don’t want this project to make any children not want to come or even not like church.
-Some children will want to give more than you are comfortable with them giving. Ultimately we want you to lead your children the way you think best but also consider praying about their big ideas. This could be the beginning of them leading God honoring generous lives.
Sunday Follow-Up
Elementary
December Virtue: GENEROSITY – Making someone’s day by giving something away.
Weekly Bottom Line: People are always more important than stuff.
Bible Story: Extreme Makeover: Barn Edition (the parable of the rich man) • Luke 12:13-21
Memory Verse: “Be rich in good deeds … be generous and willing to share.” 1 Timothy 6:18, NIV
Basic Truth: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
God Time Cards (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Parent Cue Card (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Monthly Overview (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Preschool
Basic Truth: Jesus Wants to be My Friend Forever
Key Question: How do we know God loves us?
Bottom Line: God gave us Jesus.
Memory Verse: “God has given a son to us.” Isaiah 9:6, NCV
Bible Story Focus: Jesus is born. Jesus’ Birth • Luke 2:1-7
Parent Cue (Color Version) (Monochrome)
Monthly Parent Cue Poster (Color Version)
December Preview
Take a look at what is to come in the preschool and elementary environments this month!
Elementary Virtue: GENEROSITY – Making someone’s day by giving something away.
Preschool Bottom Line: God gave us Jesus.