MATERIALS NEEDED:
The Parent Guide page printed, paper and pencils/pens for each person, a Bible or Bible App.
WHAT YOU DO:
Open/download/print the PARENT GUIDE.
Gather your family together where you can watch the Bible video and you have room to do the activities.
WHAT YOU SAY:
Our November Life App is "Gratitude". Do you know what gratitude means? (wait for responses) Gratitude means being thankful. And that we should let others know that we see how they have helped us.
A life app is something that God wants to do IN you to change the world AROUND you. And being truthful is super important because people depend on us to tell the truth. And we depend on others to tell the truth. Without integrity, it's hard to trust anyone, isn't it?
This month, let's keep our focus on being truthful in what we say and do.
The Parent Guide page printed, paper and pencils/pens for each person, a Bible or Bible App.
WHAT YOU DO:
Open/download/print the PARENT GUIDE.
Gather your family together where you can watch the Bible video and you have room to do the activities.
WHAT YOU SAY:
Our November Life App is "Gratitude". Do you know what gratitude means? (wait for responses) Gratitude means being thankful. And that we should let others know that we see how they have helped us.
A life app is something that God wants to do IN you to change the world AROUND you. And being truthful is super important because people depend on us to tell the truth. And we depend on others to tell the truth. Without integrity, it's hard to trust anyone, isn't it?
This month, let's keep our focus on being truthful in what we say and do.
WHAT YOU DO:
If you have a Bible, open it to 1 Thessalonians 5:18, or pull it up on a Bible App. Help kids find where the passage is located.
WHAT YOU SAY:
People help you out all the time, right?
Whether it’s giving you instructions how to do something, teaching you how to figure out your math homework, or even giving you tips on where to fish in Animal Crossing™, the people around you can be pretty helpful.
Gratitude is simply letting THEM know that YOU know they’ve helped you! And you can show gratitude in LOTS of different ways.
We’ll start by taking a look in the Bible at a verse from 1 Thessalonians.
The book of 1 Thessalonians is actually a letter that the apostle Paul wrote to the Jesus-followers who lived in a place called Thessalonica.
Paul wanted to encourage the Thessalonians to keep up the good work and keep spreading the news about Jesus.
Our video today shows us a real-life example of how we might apply this Bible verse in our lives today.
Show this video:
If you have a Bible, open it to 1 Thessalonians 5:18, or pull it up on a Bible App. Help kids find where the passage is located.
WHAT YOU SAY:
People help you out all the time, right?
Whether it’s giving you instructions how to do something, teaching you how to figure out your math homework, or even giving you tips on where to fish in Animal Crossing™, the people around you can be pretty helpful.
Gratitude is simply letting THEM know that YOU know they’ve helped you! And you can show gratitude in LOTS of different ways.
We’ll start by taking a look in the Bible at a verse from 1 Thessalonians.
The book of 1 Thessalonians is actually a letter that the apostle Paul wrote to the Jesus-followers who lived in a place called Thessalonica.
Paul wanted to encourage the Thessalonians to keep up the good work and keep spreading the news about Jesus.
Our video today shows us a real-life example of how we might apply this Bible verse in our lives today.
Show this video:
APPLYING THE MESSAGE TO OUR LIVES
WHAT YOU SAY:
If the year 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that life has its ups and downs.
But through it all, God is always the same. He’s always with us. We know that His love for us will never change. He sent Jesus for us—and nothing can ever take that away.
That’s why it’s important for us to stop and talk to God. It’s important for us to remember what’s always true. Then we’ll be able to do what Paul wrote about. We’ll be able to give thanks no matter what.
When things are tough and you’re not sure what to do, you can talk to God and tell Him how you feel.
You can thank Him for always being there to listen.
And when things are going great and you’re happy, talk to God about that, too.
God loves you. He’s always with you. And with God, you always have something to be grateful for.
Now, let's do a KidsConnect activity to connect with today's Bible message.
WHAT YOU DO:
Open/view/download the PARENT GUIDE and do the activities together.
WHAT YOU SAY:
If the year 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that life has its ups and downs.
But through it all, God is always the same. He’s always with us. We know that His love for us will never change. He sent Jesus for us—and nothing can ever take that away.
That’s why it’s important for us to stop and talk to God. It’s important for us to remember what’s always true. Then we’ll be able to do what Paul wrote about. We’ll be able to give thanks no matter what.
When things are tough and you’re not sure what to do, you can talk to God and tell Him how you feel.
You can thank Him for always being there to listen.
And when things are going great and you’re happy, talk to God about that, too.
God loves you. He’s always with you. And with God, you always have something to be grateful for.
Now, let's do a KidsConnect activity to connect with today's Bible message.
WHAT YOU DO:
Open/view/download the PARENT GUIDE and do the activities together.
PARENT GUIDE:
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CONNECT WITH OTHERS
Take a photo of your family doing one of the activities and post it to our private Facebook group @ Foothills Family Ministries or ask Ms. Lisa to share it lisastewart@foothillsumc.org. Seeing pictures of other KidsConnect families doing the activities will hopefully help us feel connected during this time of physical isolation!