Parent’s Corner- February 27, 2022

“Let not your hearts be troubled.  Believe in God; believe also in me.”  John 14:1 ESV

We tackled some tough topics in our children’s classes this morning.  We talked about stormy seas in the 2s/3s class, dealing with fear in times of trouble in the Sunday school classes, and fear of the unknown in Children’s Church.  Internal struggles, external physical struggles, emotional struggles with fear. . . these trials are all very real, and ones that we all face at various times in our lives.  

Praise God, we also discussed the constant that is there in the midst of all of our trials. . . Jesus!  Jesus is the one who can calm the stormy sea (both inside and out).  Jesus is the one we can cry out to in times of trouble, and Jesus is the one who can direct us to the plan God has for us.  I pray that we will teach our children, both in words and by example, that Jesus is the one who can calm our troubled hearts, and that we can trust Him to do so.  

This week in Sunday School. . . 

2s and 3s- The Story of Jesus and the Stormy Sea

Scripture- Matthew 8:23-27, Luke 8:22-25, Mark 6:36-41

Lesson Truth- Jesus always takes care of us

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

1. Dramatize the story

2. Identify some kinds of stormy weather common to their own experience

3. Express assurance that Jesus will always take care of them

4. Answer the question: Who is stronger- Jesus or storms?

5. Identify Jesus (God) as the only one who can make the storms stop

4s-K, 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th- God Prepares Israel for Deliverance

Scripture- Exodus 1-2

Principle- God has compassion for His people.

Ask Your Child- Why did Pharaoh decide to kill all of the Israelites’ baby boys?

Apply-  By crying out to God for help in times of trouble.

This Week- As a family, read Exodus 1-2.

Next Week- Exodus 3

Children’s Church- Israel Rejects God’s Plan

Scripture- Numbers 13-14

Principle- God’s plans are always best.

Ask Your Child- What kind of report did the spies bring back?

Apply- By trusting that God’s plan is best.

This Week- As a family, read Numbers 13-14

Next Week- Numbers 16