Parent’s Corner- March 13, 2022

“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

My parents taught me many things when I was growing up. . . how to clean my room, how to throw and catch a football, and how to cultivate a love of reading, just to name a few.  One lesson that was especially ingrained in my mind was the importance of writing thank you notes when we received a gift or were given a special experience from someone else.  As kids, we were expected to write a thank you note for birthday and Christmas gifts before we were allowed to use them.  While the desire to play with the toy or wear the sweater was probably our primary motivating factor early on, we really did grow to look forward to expressing our gratitude and thanks to the giver.  

When we consider that God is the giver of all good gifts, we should especially remember to thank Him!  

What are you thankful for today?  This is an exercise that we often do around Thanksgiving, but it is something that is helpful to adjust our perspective all year!  Take some time to make a list of what you are thankful for today.  Do you need to thank a person?  Do you need to thank the Lord?  Giving thanks is a great way to show gratitude to and love for others!

This week in Sunday School. . . 

2/3s- Thank you, Jesus!  The Story of Jesus and One Thankful Man

Scripture- Luke 17:11-19

Lesson Truth- Jesus wants us to thank him for everything he gives us.

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

1. Tell what the nine lepers forgot to do

2. Tell how Jesus feels when we forget to thank him for the things he gives us

3. Mention some things we should thank Jesus for

4. Thank Jesus for something

4s-K, 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th- God Sends Plagues on Egypt

Scripture- Exodus 7-10

Principle- God is awesome and powerful.

Ask Your Child- Why did God send the plagues?

Apply-  By telling other people about God’s greatness.

This Week- As a family, read Exodus 7-10

Next Week- Begin Easter Lessons

Children’s Church- God offers Israel healing from sin

Scripture- Numbers 20-21

Principle- God is merciful and faithful.

Ask Your Child- How did God offer healing from the snake bites?

Apply- By trusting Jesus as Savior

This Week- As a family, read Numbers 21:4-9.

Next Week- Begin Easter Lessons