Parent’s Corner- June 28, 2020

 

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9

 

God has given us so many gifts! 

He started by creating this beautiful world for us to live in, full of light darkness, air, water, plants, animals, and people.  He made each of these on purpose. . . including you, including me, including our precious kiddos! 

He also extended His grace to us that, through faith in him, we might be saved. 

 

Let it be our prayer that our precious gifts from God would desire to receive the precious gift of salvation from the Lord.  As you go about your day, be sure to point out the good and gracious gifts God has given all of us.  There are so many to choose from!  May our children know that they are known, that they are loved, and that they have been created for a very special purpose.  What fun the adventure of that discovery will be!

 

This week’s Sunday school lessons. . .

 

2/3s- Blue and Green and Purple Too!  The Story of God’s Colorful World.

Scripture- Genesis 1:1-19

Lesson Truth- God made the world beautiful and good.

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

1.     Name some of the things God made.

2.     Thank God for making these things.

3.     Take a creation walk.

4.     Draw a picture of God’s creation.

Thoughts and Suggestions for teaching this lesson at home:

1.     Collect items that God has made.  (a bowl of fruit, a bouquet of flowers, a globe or map)

a.     Admire God’s handiwork together.

b.     Point out colors, textures, smells, tastes.

c.     Reinforce that God himself made each of these things.

2.     Go for a walk and point out everything that God made

3.     Draw a picture illustrating many of the things that God made. 

 

4s-5th- The Gentiles are Saved by Faith Alone

Scripture- Acts 15:1-35

Principle- Salvation is by faith alone and not by works.

Key Verse- “But we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.”  Acts 15:11

Supporting Truths-

1.     Salvation is a gift from God.

2.     The only way to receive grace is by faith.

3.     Salvation is not by works.

4.     Since all Christians are saved by grace, Christians should accept one another.

5.     Christians need to resolve conflicts well.

Ask your Child- What happened while Paul was in Jerusalem?

Apply- By being eager to see Christ’s name glorified.

This Week- As a family, read Acts 15:1-35

Next Week- Acts 16:16-40