Welcome to Virtual Kids Church: May 2, 2021
W E E K 1 - Elementary and PreTeen
Key Question: How does practice help you? Kids are starting to understand that faith is more than what happens at church. Our relationship with Jesus should be part of our everyday world. Like anything, if we want to get better at it, we need to practice. Through this question, we help kids discover the value of practicing and how that relates to growing in their faith.
We kick off the month with something Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 – “So run in a way that will get you the prize. All who take part in the games train hard.” (NIrV). Paul used running in a race as a way to talk about our relationship with God. A growing relationship with God isn’t something that happens overnight; we need to practice it. The verse sets up the rest of the month for how we can practice our faith.
Bottom Line: Keep practicing what matters most. What matters most? We think it’s a growing relationship with Jesus. When it comes to getting things done, more often than not, you need a plan. The same is true in your relationship with Jesus. We hope kids learn some practical steps to make a plan to prioritize growing an everyday faith in Jesus. see a peaceful solution.
Elementary Message Summary:
Bible Story: Over and Over (Training to Win the Prize) • 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
(supporting: Matthew 22:36-40)
Today’s Bottom Line: Keep practicing what matters most.
Monthly Memory Verse: Training the body has some value. But being godly has value in every way. It promises help for the life you are now living and the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:8, NIrV
Monthly Life App: Commitment—Making a plan and putting it into practiceBasic Truth: I can trust God no matter what.
W E E K 1 - Preschool
Story Focus: God’s way is perfect. We will begin in the Garden of Eden. This is when God introduces us to Himself and His perfect plan. We will explore how perfect everything was from the flowers and the food that grew to the amazing animals that Adam was tasked to name. God has a way of doing things, and it works out best for us when we choose to trust that God’s way is perfect.
Preschool Message Summary:
Bible Story Focus: God’s way is perfect. In the Garden • Genesis 1:31, 2:8–3:24
Memory Verse: “God’s way is perfect.” 2 Samuel 22:31, NIrV
Key Question: Whose way is perfect?
Bottom Line: God’s way is perfect.
Basic Truth: God made me.