Friday, July 27, 2012

July 28-29: Children’s Sunday School and Wonder and Worship

God Protects Us

This Weekend in MC Park, in Sunday School and Elementary Worship, your child will learn the story of Moses in the basket.

God Protects Moses

You can review the story in
Exodus 1:1 – 2:10. A great memory verse for your family this week is Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

Questions for review with your child:

1.    When do you most need protected?
2.    What are some ways for you do be protected?
3.    If you had been a Hebrew during this time, how would you protect your baby?
4.    Do you think it’s harder to protect children now or then?
5.    How do you trust God for protection each day?
6.    When was a time that your plan for protection was different from God’s plan?
7.    When have you really felt God’s protection – for you or family member?
8.    Who do you look to for protection?
How can you recognize God’s protection?

July 28-29: Family Connect Take Home Sheet

Saturday, July 21, 2012

July 21 and 22 Take Home Sheet

July 21 and July 22 -Joseph Forgives His Brothers



God wants us to forgive as he forgives us

This weekend in MC Park, in Sunday School and Elementary Worship, and Worship and Wonder, your child will learn the story of Joseph and how he forgives his brothers

Joseph Forgives His Brothers


You can review the story in Genesis 42:1 - 45:28. The Bible memory verse is Colossians 3:13 -"Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."


Questions for review with your child:

1. When we hear news stories of terrible crimes, what is our first reaction?

2. Is forgiving mandatory?

3. How did you feel when you heard about Joseph and his brothers being reunited?

4. What does forgiveness look like?

5. How do you help people know that forgiveness is always the right choice?

6. Have you ever struggled with forgiveness?

7. How can we show forgiveness in our lives so that we can please God?

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Friday, July 13, 2012

July 14-15: Children’s Sunday School and Wonder and Worship

God Uses Us to Make a Difference

This Weekend in MC Park, in Sunday School and Elementary Worship, your child will learn the story of Joseph in charge.

Pharaoh Puts Joseph in Charge

You can review the story in
Genesis 39:20 – 41:49. A great memory verse for your family this week is Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, work at it will all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.”

Questions for review with your child:

1.    Why are we drawn toward working and serving in roles that cause us to feel useful?
2.    How would you have felt if you experienced what Joseph endured?
3.    How have you seen God create incredible opportunity from seemingly insurmountable obstacles?
4.    How can you gain a clearer view on a God-centered perspective – that challenging situations actually can be opportunities for God to open amazing doors or do incredible things?
5.    How can we remember to trust God during tough times?
6.    What specific ways can you make a difference in the lives of others on a day-to-day basis?
7.    Read Colossians 3:23, what does this mean to you and how can you apply it to your life?

July 14-15: Family Connect Take Home Sheet

Saturday, July 7, 2012

July 7 and 8 Take home sheet

July 7 and July 8



God wants us to do what is right

This weekend in MC Park, in Sunday School and Elementary Worship, and Worship and Wonder, your child will learn the story of Joseph being sold into slavery.

Joseph's Brothers Sell Him Into Slavery


You can review the story in Genesis 37: 12-36. The Bible memory verse is 1 John 3:18, "Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth"


Questions for review with your child:

1. How much are you influenced by others?

2. How do you decide what is right or wrong?

3. Do you have arguments or disagreements with your siblings?

4. Have you ever stood up for something even when it was hard or may not be popular?

5. How would Joseph's story be different if his brothers had done the right thing?

6. What is the connection between love and doing the right thing?

7. How can you help others do what is right?

 

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