Parent’s Corner- February 6, 2022

"I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue. If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened; but God has surely listened and has heard my prayer. Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me!" 

Psalm 66:17-20

Whether it is a prayer of confession, a prayer of praise, or a prayer including a request, we can trust that God hears our prayers.  What a comfort, and what a bedrock of faith to stand on.  Remind your children that the Lord hears their prayers.  He loves to hear from them!  Knowing that the Recipient is listening, makes it that much easier to pray.  This is a great practice to model for your kids, either as an individual or as a family.  Spend some time praying together as a family this week, and talk about the promise that God is always listening!

This week in Sunday School. . . 

2s and 3s- The Story of Jesus and a Little Boy

Scripture- John 4:43-54

Lesson Truth- Jesus cares when we’re sick

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

1. tell who alone can make sick well

2. identify some ways Jesus helps us get better when we are sick

3. tell what we can do when someone is sick (pray to Jesus)

4. express confidence that Jesus can heal sickness

4s-K, 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th- Jacob Wrestles With God

Scripture- Genesis 32-33

Principle- God hears the prayers of those who believe in Him.

Ask Your Child- Why did Jacob pray?

Apply- By trusting God instead of fearing men.

This Week- As a family, read Genesis 32-33.

Next Week- Genesis 37

Children’s Church- God ordains the Day of Atonement

Scripture- Leviticus 16:1-34

Principle- Man constantly needs to confess sin.

Ask Your Child- What is the purpose of the Day of Atonement?

Apply- By trusting Jesus for eternal forgiveness.

This Week- as a family, read Leviticus 11-16

Next Week- Leviticus 19