June 2023 Children’s Ministry Guide
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God Loves All People (1 Corinthians 13)
FAMILY TALKING POINTS
CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
Babies & Toddlers: God loves all people. He wants everyone who trusts in Jesus to love Him and love others.
Younger Preschool: God loves all people. He commands everyone who trusts in Jesus to love Him and love others.
Kids: God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. God is love, and God loves all people. He calls everyone who trusts in Jesus to love Him and love others.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Younger Preschool: How do we know God loves us? We can know that God loves us because He sent His Son Jesus.
Kids: How do we know God loves us? We can know that God loves us because He gave us Jesus to forgive the sins of the world.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Babies & Toddlers: God sent His Son Jesus. Romans 5:8
Younger Preschool: We know that God loves us because He sent His Son Jesus. Romans 5:8
Kids: But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
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People Rejected Jesus (Luke 4)
FAMILY TALKING POINTS
CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
Babies & Toddlers: Jesus is the Messiah God promised to send. Jesus brings good news and helps people who are hurting.
Younger Preschool: Jesus is the Messiah God promised to send. Jesus would bring good news and help people who were hurting.
Kids: Jesus read Isaiah’s words and announced that He is the promised Messiah. The people of Nazareth rejected Jesus because of their unbelief. God invites us to trust in His Son, Jesus. Jesus came into the world to rescue sinners.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Younger Preschool: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
Kids: How can we be saved? We are only saved through faith in Jesus.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Babies & Toddlers: Believe in God. Hebrews 11:6
Younger Preschool: Believe in God. Hebrews 11:6
Kids: Now, without faith it is impossible to please God, since the one who draws near to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6
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People Were Amazed by Jesus (Luke 4)
FAMILY TALKING POINTS
CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
Babies & Toddlers: Jesus’ miracles helped people and showed that He is God’s Son.
Younger Preschool: Jesus’ miracles helped people and showed that He is the Son of God.
Kids: Jesus’ miracles proved that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. His miracles strengthened people’s faith and met their needs. Through Jesus, God did what is impossible for us to do on our own. He provided forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Younger Preschool: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
Kids: How can we be saved? We are only saved through faith in Jesus.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Babies & Toddlers: Believe in God. Hebrews 11:6
Younger Preschool: Believe in God. Hebrews 11:6
Kids: Now without faith it is impossible to please God, since the one who draws near to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6
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Peter Worshiped Jesus (Luke 5)
FAMILY TALKING POINTS
CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
Babies & Toddlers: Jesus invites us to follow Him. He shows grace and kindness to those who trust in Him.
Younger Preschool: Jesus invites us to follow Him. He shows grace and kindness to sinners who trust in Him.
Kids: Peter understood that he was a sinner and recognized that Jesus is God. He responded to Jesus’ grace and kindness by following Him. When we understand that Jesus is God and that we are sinners, we can turn to Him for forgiveness and follow Him by faith.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Younger Preschool: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
Kids: How can we be saved? We are only saved through faith in Jesus.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Babies & Toddlers: Believe in God. Hebrews 11:6
Younger Preschool: Believe in God. Hebrews 11:6
Kids: Now without faith it is impossible to please God, since the one who draws near to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6