Welcome to Virtual Kids Church: Mar. 7, 2021
W E E K 1 - Elementary and PreTeen
Key Question: When is it hard to have patience? As we start our month talking about patience, we help the kids think about the times when it’s most difficult for them to wait. When we’re able to anticipate the moments when patience might be tricky, we can prepare and be ready to wait. We pray that kids will learn to trust God with the situations where they have to wait.
We kick off the month with a story found in Luke 2:25- 35. God’s people had been waiting for hundreds of years for the Savior. God promised Simeon that he’d get to see the Messiah before he died. We believe that Simeon waited a long time. But finally, when Mary and Joseph came to the temple with baby Jesus, Simeon finally saw what he’d been waiting for.
Bottom Line: When you have to wait, remember God is with you. Waiting is just a part of life: in lines, for school to let out, to take their turn on the playground. Some situations can be more difficult to wait than others, we pray that kids will remember that they don’t have to wait on their own. God is with them while they wait.
Elementary Message Summary:
Bible Story: Wait for It (Simeon Waits for the Messiah) • Luke 2:25-35
Today’s Bottom Line: When you have to wait, remember God is with you.
Monthly Memory Verse: Wait for the Lord. Be strong and don’t lose hope. Wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 (NIrV)
Monthly Life App: Patience—Waiting until later for what you want now.
Basic Truth: I can trust God no matter what.
W E E K 1 - Preschool
Story Focus: When you love like Jesus, you will be a light. Week one, Jesus Himself says to start your engines, so to speak, and go be a light in the world. We want our preschoolers to know that when they love others the way Jesus loves them, they are like a shining light in this world. People see us when we shine bright with the love of Jesus, and it brings glory to God!
PreK Message Summary:
Bible Story Focus: When you love like Jesus, you will be a light. Light of the World • Matthew 5:14-16
Memory Verse: “Love each other as I have loved you.” John 15:12, NIV
Key Question: Who can love like Jesus?
Bottom Line: I can love like Jesus.
Basic Truth: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.
Worship Playlist:
Friend Like You - Orange Music [Youtube]