Parent’s Corner- January 9, 2022

“I waited patiently for the Lord; He inclined to me and heard my cry.” Psalm 40:1 ESV

Waiting is hard for everyone.  In His wisdom, the Lord makes different people wait different lengths of time for different answers.  In this week’s lessons, there were many different examples of people who waited for God to answer their prayers, as well as examples of how God showed patience in His waiting.  Ask your children about those they learned about who had to wait, and then tell them about a time in your life when you had to wait.  Maybe the Lord answered your prayer, or maybe you are still waiting for that answer.  Either way, it can be a great example of waiting for your child to see from one of the people they love most!  

This week in Sunday School. . . 

2s and 3s- Anna Waits

Scripture- Luke 2: 36-38

Lesson Truth- Jesus was a very special baby- someone worth waiting for!

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

1. Wait to do something special

2. Tell about something they’ve had to wait for

3. Tell for whom Anna waited

4s-K, 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th- God Sends Baby Isaac

Scripture- Genesis 21:1-14

Principle- God always keeps His promises.

Ask Your Child- How was Isaac and why was his birth a miracle?

Apply- By trusting God to keep His promises.

This Week- As a family, read Genesis 21:1-14

Next Week- Genesis 22:1-19, Hebrews 11:17-19

Children’s Church- God’s Punishes Israel’s Idolatry

Scripture- Genesis 32:1-35

Principle- God is merciful and patient.

Ask Your Child- How did God show mercy to the Israelites?

Apply- By thanking God for His specific acts of mercy.

This Week- As a family, read Exodus 32

Next week- Exodus 33-34,40