This Week’s Bible Story
Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) Jesus said that we can be like the man who built his house on the rock by putting Jesus’ words into action. God wants to make our hearts like His. This happens when we trust Jesus and let His words guide our own hearts, choices and actions.
Play Time + Check-in
Greet kids and families as they arrive. Make connections with kids by getting on their level, playing with them and asking fun questions to get to know them.
Worship Time
Have your kids line up and lead them to worship.
Bible Story
Use the Bible App for Kids Storybook provided to read this week’s Bible story: The King and the Kingdom (page 210).
Memory Verse
Introduce this month’s memory verse by saying it out loud and showing them the motions. Have the kids practice by repeating after you.
For we (point to the people around you) are God’s masterpiece. (clap your hands) Ephesians 2:10 (shape your hands like a book) Prayer
Close your small group time by praying with your kids. This week’s prayer focus is on THANK YOU PRAYERS. Ask the kids in your group, “What is something good that you can thank God for?” Take time to pray for each of the things that were shared.)
Craft + Snack
Invite the kids to take a seat at the table to work on this week’s craft. Supplies will be provided, as well as an example of the craft. Pass out snacks as kids are working on their craft.
THIS WEEK’S CRAFT: Instruct kids how to assemble their mini houses. Then invite them to decorate their mini houses using the materials provided. As they’re working, remind them about the house that was built on solid rock.