Welcome to Virtual Kids Church: Oct. 18, 2020
In week three of October, Elementary and PreTeens head to 2 Kings 5 where we find the prophet Elisha and his servant named Gehazi. Gehazi seized the chance to use dishonesty to take advantage of Naaman’s gratitude and get riches for himself. He went behind Elisha’s back, denied his actions, and inevitably lost Elisha’s trust.
Bottom Line: When you’re not truthful, you lose trust. Being truthful is not just about the lie you tell and the consequence you might receive. When you don’t have integrity, people will start to see that you’re not really who you say you are.
Our words and actions have consequences, including whether or not people are able to trust us. Kids might not quite yet understand why this is important. We hope that through this question, "Why is important for people to trust you?," kids will discover how integrity and trust are connected. We pray they’ll become trustworthy with their own words and actions.
Elementary Message Summary:
Bible Story: A Matter of Trust (Naaman and Elisha’s Servant) • 2 Kings 5
Today’s Bottom Line: When you’re not truthful, you lose trust.
Monthly Memory Verse: Anyone who lives without blame walks safely. But anyone who takes a crooked path will get caught. Proverbs 10:9 (NIrV)
Monthly Life App: Integrity—Choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do
Basic Truth: I need to make the wise choice.
Preschoolers enter week three, by watching the journey of another mother as she learns first hand that God’s got it. She had reached the point of giving up when God stepped in and showed that He heard her son’s cries and could give them what they needed.
PreK Message Summary:
Bible Story Focus: God hears me and gives me what I need. Hagar • Genesis 21:14-20
Memory Verse: “God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9, NLT
Key Question: Who’s got it?
Bottom Line: God’s got it.
Basic Truth: God loves me.
Worship Playlist:
Alive 2018 - Orange Music [Youtube]
Everywhere I Go - Orange Music [Youtube]
Really Awesome Plan - Orang Music [Youtube]
When I'm With You - Citizen Way [YouTube}