Welcome to Virtual Kids Church: Oct. 4, 2020
Elementary/PreTeen Overview:
Since the very beginning, not only has God has been true to His word but He’s been faithful in His character. Because we know that God is good, we can live life with integrity. When Jesus lived on earth, He lived a perfect life that we are unable to live. Through His Spirit, we can become people of integrity. Who we are in private should match who we are in public. When we trust in God, we can be truthful in whatever we say and do.
PreK Overview:
People of all ages experience circumstances that leave us looking for someone who can help—someone who’s got our back and can help carry the load. This month, we want to begin teaching preschoolers that God is the best Someone for the job. No matter what our situation or how uncertain our circumstances may be, we can know that God is with us wherever we go, and God’s got it. This kind of trust in God is what allows us to Sing in the Rain.
There’s always a chance of rain in our lives or in the lives of our preschoolers. Many of us have already come through some pretty big rainstorms. Some of us are in them right now. That is why it is our sincere prayer that during this month we and our preschoolers will begin to trust that God’s got it. This kind of trust in God is what will give you and me and our preschoolers the power to sing in the rain—no matter what that rain might be.
Elementary and PreTeen kids kick off this month's series "Offstage-Drop the Act," in Daniel 1. When Daniel and his friends were captured by Babylonian officials, no one would have known or possibly even cared if they continued following God’s laws in captivity. However, in their hearts, they knew what was right. They decided to stay true to their faith, and God rewarded them for it.
Bottom Line: Be truthful with your whole life. Integrity means doing what is right, even when no one is looking. When we’re truthful with our whole life, we’re not just honest with our words. We also make sure our actions in front of people or by ourselves match the life God wants us to live.
For preteens who are just becoming aware of how they relate to people around them, it’s important for them to understand how their actions impact others. We hope this question, "How do you want people to describe you?", will lead to a discussion about how being a person of integrity can lead to how others relate to us.
Elementary/PreTeen Bible Story: Rise Up (Daniel’s Integrity) • Daniel 1
Today’s Bottom Line: Be truthful with your whole life.
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 can trust God no matter what.
Preschoolers begin this month by hearing the story of how Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego trusted that God’s had them covered as they were on their way to a blazing furnace! It truly is an amazing story of trust in God!
Today’s Bible Story: God is always with me. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego • Daniel 3:1-28
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:
We Came To Meet With You - Hillsong Kids [Youtube]
Signs and Wonders - Watoto Children’s Choir [Youtube]
Thank You God - Orange Music [Youtube]
O Taste and See - Bethel Kids Choir [Youtube]