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Kindergarten-2nd Grade Saplings at home
In Person Information:
ROOTED, PreK-5th Grade, is open IN PERSON!!! Below is all of the information you will need for it, and if you have any questions, please email dani@3vc.org!
Covid Protocol:
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RSVP
Please RSVP HERE. It is SUPER important that every family RSVP's before coming on Sunday so that we make sure we stick to our limited capacity in each class.
Check-In:
K-2nd Graders can be checked in right as you exit the Gathering Room after checking yourself in for the service. HERE is a video that shows you where all kids can be checked in.
Who is teaching?
The Saplings will be taught by Ray Hensel and Karen Perez for the month of May.
May's Bible Verse
"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people
by which we must be saved."
Acts 4:12
Try to memorize the verse above!
The Gospel Project made a song to help us learn this month's Bible verse! Click HERE to access it.
OR
Try to write it down on a piece of paper or white board, and then after saying it once or twice, cover up or erase a word, and then say it again. Do this over and over until half the verse is gone! Then try to say it on your own without looking at the verse.
Print out this activity to engage more with the story
of Paul Gave Hope.
Click the picture on the right or the heading to access the activity.
If you do not have a printer to print out the activities each week,
please email dani@3vc.org, and you will get each week's
activities sent to you in the mail.
Our Bible story today comes from the letters Paul wrote to the church at Thessalonica. It’s called “Paul Gave Hope," and is from 1-2 Thessalonians.
Click the picture on the left or the heading to watch the video.
After the Activity and Video, I think we have been sitting a little too long... Let's get up, move around, and WORSHIP!
This week's worship song is Your Word is Everlasting! Try to follow along with the motions!
Discussion Questions
1. What happens to believers who die before Jesus returns?
They will rise again and be with God; 1 Thess. 4:13-14
2. How did Paul tell the Thessalonians to behave while they wait for Jesus’ return?
To be self-controlled, wearing armor of faith and love and salvation; 1 Thess. 5:6-7)
3. In what ways does Jesus’ return give us hope?
Guide the kids to think through what we know about Jesus’ return. Remind them that those who die in Christ are united with Him in heaven, and all who have faith will be raised to life to rule over the earth with Him when He returns. Remind them that Jesus’ return will mark the end of sin, sadness, and pain.
4. How should we respond to hard times?
Guide kids to think about how we can show love to those who may mock or mistreat us. Help them think about the hope we have for the future. Remind them that no difficult time can take away the promises of Jesus to return and make everything right.
Christ Connection
The prophets in the Old Testament told about the Day of the Lord, a day when God would come to judge the world and save His people. Paul said that in the future, on the Day of the Lord, Jesus will return for His people and judge the wicked. Believers live with hope, knowing that Jesus will come again.
The Gospel Project provides a step-by-step way of explaining what the Gospel is to children.
Try to talk through each of these steps with your child today!
GOD RULES
Ask: "Who is in charge at home?" Explain that because God created everything, He is in charge of everything. Read Revelation 4:11.
WE SINNED
Ask: "Have you ever done something wrong?" Tell kids that everyone sins, or disobeys God. Our sin separates us from God. Read Romans 3:23.
GOD PROVIDED
Explain that God is holy and must punish sin. God sent His Son, Jesus, to take the punishment we deserve. Read John 3:16.
JESUS GIVES
Ask: "What is the best gift you've ever received?" Say that Jesus took our punishment for sin by giving His life, and He gives us His righteousness. God sees us as if we lived the perfect life Jesus lived. This is the best gift ever! Read 2 Corinthians 5:21.
WE RESPOND
Explain that everyone has a choice to make. Ask: "Will you trust Jesus as your Savior and Lord? You can turn from self and sin and turn to Jesus." Read Romans 10:9-10.
On the LifeWay Kids app, you can color the activity pages digitally on a phone or a tablet, play games that connect with this week's story, watch Gospel Project videos for this week's bible story, and more! Check it out on the links below:
To find this week's materials:
1. Download and open app
2. Scroll down to The Gospel Project For Kids
3. Click on "Volume 11 - Spring 2021"
4. Click on "Get" and let it download
5. Click "Read"
And Enjoy!
1. Download and open app
2. Scroll down to The Gospel Project For Kids
3. Click on "Volume 11 - Spring 2021"
4. Click on "Get" and let it download
5. Click "Read"
And Enjoy!
The time your child learns a Bible story from us on Sundays does not have to be the only time they hear His Word!
The Bible App for Kids is a great resource for you to spend more time reading the Bible with your children. This app has:
Check it out on the links below:
The Bible App for Kids is a great resource for you to spend more time reading the Bible with your children. This app has:
- 41 Bible stories just for kids
- Kid-friendly navigation
- Games and activities that help kids remember what they're learning
- Touch-activated animations
Check it out on the links below: