This Sunday, we will use live storytellers, live music, and props to tell a Bible story to your child. We will explain how the story applies to their lives. But … to a child, it is only us talking until you make it a priority in your family. You have to talk about it in the car, during meals, and before bed throughout the week. You have to utilize teachable moments. We can’t do it for you! But, what we can’t do … you can! You have lots of opportunitites this week to make the lessons we teach come to life this week in your family by using these suggestions…
Sunday, our preschoolers are in Luke 19:1 – 8. They will hear about a man named Zacchaeus, a tax collector, and will learn that he stole money from people in his town. Nobody liked him. However, Jesus went to his house for dinner. Your preschooler will understand that Jesus loved Zacchaeus even though he did something wrong and…he loves us too. We want preschoolers to understand that they are loved by God, even when they do the wrong thing. Sometime after Sunday, as you and your preschooler are playing outside, pretend you and your child are Zacchaeus and you are climbing a tree to see Jesus. Climb up in a play set or to the top of a slide and take a look around. Talk about how Jesus loves everyone; even people who do wrong things. Jesus wants us to love everyone too, so they will know God loves them.
Elementary kids will continue to learn the virtue of courtesy this week. On Sunday, they will learn that we can use what we have to make others feel important. At lunch on Sunday, think with your child about some practical ways he can use what he has to make others feeel important. It may be a letter he can write, a cake she can bake, or a kind word he can speak this week. Encourage your child to take what he has and use it for someone else on Monday! Courtesy only becomes practical for a child when you, as the parent, help bring it to life by really applying it at home.
Remember … what we can’t do … you can! Take what we teach and bring it to life in your family this week!
