Encouragement

Parent’s Corner- September 30, 2018

“Encourage one another daily.”  Hebrews 3:13 NIV

The above verse is from a version of the Bible I don’t always read, but I actually found its simplicity refreshing.  “Encourage one another daily.”  Simple, straight forward, to the point.  I have heard it said that when you encourage your kids, you are making a deposit into their heart.  Daily deposits are a wonderful thing!  Encouragement can look different for each child.  For one of mine, it’s all about the conversation. For one, it’s just being present, not necessarily talking, but just being together.   For another, it’s all about chocolate.  Whatever it is, capitalize on what encourages them, and do it as often as possible. 

May you find joy in the journey of parenting today!

2/3s- Jericho

Scripture- Joshua 6:1-21

Lesson Truth- God is Powerful!

Aims for the Children- to do at least one of the following during this lesson:

1.     Act out the march around Jericho

2.     Tell who made the walls of Jericho fall

3.     Sing a song about God’s wonderful power

4s-Kt- Rahab Shows Her Faith in God

Scripture- Joshua 2

Lesson Goal- Students will learn to submit in both faith and deed to the victorious God.

Bible Truths-

1.     Joshua sent spies into Jericho to search out the land.

2.     Rahab believed in God and helped the spies escape.

3.     Believers should have a faith that is proved by deeds.

4.     Rahab encouraged Israel by her news that Jericho was afraid.

Key Verse- “And as soon as we heard these things, our hearts melted; neither did there remain any more courage in anyone because of you, for the Lord your God, He is God in heaven above and on earth beneath.”  Joshua 2:11

1st-2nd Grade, 3td-5th Grade- Rahab Shows Her Faith in God

Scripture- Joshua 2

Lesson Goal- Students will learn to submit in both faith and deed to the victorious God.

Lesson Objectives- Students will be able to:

1.     Retell why the spies went into Jericho and how they were saved.

2.     Explain how Rahab showed her faith in God.

3.     Explain why Rahab should and should not be an example for believers.

4.     Tell why Israel was encouraged by the spies’ report.

Key Verse- “And as soon as we heard these things, our hearts melted; neither did there remain any more courage in anyone because of you, for the Lord your God, He is God in heaven above and on earth beneath.”  Joshua 2:11

Children’s Church- John Baptizes Jesus

Scripture- Matthew 3:13-17

Lesson Goal- The student will rejoice that Jesus is the only way of coming to God.

Bible Truths-

1.     John did not want to baptize Jesus.

2.     The Holy Spirit looked like a dove and landed on Jesus.

3.     God the Father said that He was pleased with His son.

Key Verse- “And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”  Matthew 3:17