Welcome to Virtual Kids Church: Sept. 6, 2020
We believe friendship is something to celebrate. After all, it’s a gift from God! Our friends are there to help us and to walk alongside us, through the ups and downs of life. Throughout September, we will help the Elementary kids understand what it means to be a true friend: to use your words and actions to show others you care. It’s the perfect reminder as kids are settling back into school (whether virtual or live) . . . reconnecting with old friends . . . and making new friendships, too.
On the 6th, we kick off a new series, by starting in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 where Solomon wrote, “Two people are better than one. They can help each other in everything they do.” Solomon goes on to reminds us that like a three-strand cord, we are stronger when we work together as friends.
Bottom Line: Choose your friends carefully. God designed relationships to help make life easier. As kids become more aware how their friends influence them, it’s important for them to know how to choose good friends. We pray that kids will choose friends who encourage them and help them grow in their relationship with Jesus.
Elementary Message Summary:
Bible Story: Better Together (Two people are better than one) • Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Today’s Bottom Line: Choose your friends carefully.
Monthly Memory Verse: A friend loves at all times. They are there to help when trouble comes. Proverbs 17:17 (NIrV)
Monthly Life App: Friendship—Using your words and actions to show others you care
Basic Truth: I need to make the wise choice.
We have been reminded over the past several months just how important it is to believe that God has a plan for each of us. Our world has changed. Everything we had planned changed. Hurt, disappointment, fear, loss, sickness… all of it has left us wondering, what will happen next? And, while we won’t ever truly know what will happen next in any given situation, God does, because God has a plan for you, and God has a plan for me.
This month, the Preschoolers are going to use the super sweet theme of Ice Cream Sundae, along with the life of Joseph, to learn that God has a plan for them. When we put all of the parts of Joseph’s story together—just as with an ice cream sundae—it gives us a sweet reminder that we can trust in God’s plan for each of us. We just have to wait until God is done putting all of the parts together.
Preschoolers will begin this month by being introduced to Joseph, his brothers, and the unplanned trip he makes to Egypt. We see Joseph trusting that God has a plan for us in the way he chooses to work hard and do the right thing, even though he is far from his home and family.
PreK Message Summary:
Bible Story Focus: I am wonderfully made in God’s image. Genesis 1:26; Psalm 46:1; Proverbs 2:6
Memory Verse: “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord.” Jeremiah 29:11, NLT
Key Question: Who has a plan for you?
Bottom Line: God has a plan for me.
Basic Truth: God loves me.
Important BGMC Update:
We normally celebrate Missions on the first Sunday of every month, but in September, we will celebrate on the second, so that our church can join National HQs with their Epic Give Day - see attached video!
As an added incentive to my Praise Families, every family that donates $100 by 09/13/20, will receive a Pat's Pizzeria Party Pizza delivered to your home! You pick your toppings and the day - just let me know you've met the challenge!
Worship Playlist:
Miracles - Colton Dixon [YouTube]
We Came to Meet With You - Hillsong Kids [Youtube]
My Best Friend - Hillsong Kids [Youtube]
Everybody Praise Him - Orange Music [YouTube}
I’ve Got a Friend - Orange Music [Youtube]