Power UP - Elementary
Main Point: I Will Persevere!
Write the Main Point on a sheet of paper in large handwriting. Take turns as a family rewriting the Main Point, getting smaller and smaller each time you write it, until you can’t write it any smaller.
Bible Verse: “Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.” 1 Timothy 6:11b (NLT)
Bible Story: Josiah’s cleansing of Judah. (2 Kings 22 & 23)
Family Activity: Keep Going
King Josiah had a job to do and didn’t give up until it was finished. He had perseverance. God wants you to have perseverance too. Make a chart of the days of the week for each family member. On the chart, write down four things you want to do each day of the week. Choose at least two items from this list: pray for friends, read the Bible, exercise. Each time you spend time doing the three things you chose, mark an X on that day. At the end of the week, discuss with your children how good it felt to check off the things they said they would do. Encourage your children to continue having perseverance each and every day.
Power UP Jr – Pre-K and Toddlers
Main Point: I Will Tell The Truth!
Bible Story: Peter Denies Jesus (Luke 22:54-62)
Bible Verse: “Do what is right and good in the Lord’s sight, so all will go well with you.” Deuteronomy 6:18a (NLT)
Family Activity Tell The Truth Ball Pass
When Jesus was taken into custody, Peter was asked if he knew Him. Peter chose not to tell the truth and lied. God wants us to always tell the truth.
Sit in a circle as a family and play a game of Tell the Truth. Beginning with one family member, have him or her roll the ball to someone else in the circle. Each time the ball is rolled to you, share one truthful fact with your family. For instance, you might say your favorite color or ice cream flavor. After some time has gone by, change the rules to have the person who rolls the ball say a truthful statement about the family member who receives the ball. Remind your children that God always wants us to tell the truth. Peter lied and denied Jesus. We want to tell the truth at all times!
***See you next Sunday as we begin our next series - Ten Hut. Be ready to march into battle and have some fun.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Sunday, August 19, 2012
This Week in NewLife Kids
Power UP - Elementary
Main Point: I Will Be Honest
Write each word of the Main Point on an index card. As a family, take turns timing each other to see who can put the cards in order the fastest.
Bible Verse: “Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people.” Proverbs 11:3 (NLT)
Bible Story: Man of God from Judah. (1 Kings 13)
Family Activity: Tell The Truth Ball Pass
God wants us to always tell the truth. Sit in a circle as a family and play a game of Tell The Truth. Beginning with one family member, have him or her roll the ball to someone else in the circle. Each time the ball is rolled to you, share one truthful fact with your family. For instance, you might say your favorite color or ice cream flavor. After some time has gone by, change the rules to have the person who rolls the ball say a truthful statement about the family member who receives the ball. Remind your children that God always wants us to tell the truth. We should tell the truth at all times!
Power UP Jr – Pre-K and Toddlers
Main Point: I Will Do Things For Others!
Bible Story: Jesus Washing the Disciples Feet (John 13:1-17)
Bible Verse: “Do what is right and good in the Lord’s sight, so all will go well with you.” Deuteronomy 6:18a (NLT)
Family Activity Secret Family Member
Your children learned about Jesus washing the disciples’ feet this week. They learned that God wants them to do things for others, too. One day this week, place a picture of all of your family members into a bowl. Allow every family member to choose one picture from the bowl. The picture each family member chooses is the Secret Family Member for each person. Tell your children to do three nice things for his or her Secret Family Member that day. Make sure to tell your children to keep his or her Secret Family Member a secret for the whole day. That night, come together as a family and eat dinner together. While having dinner together, let each person reveal who his or her Secret Family Member was for the day. Remind them that Jesus did something for the disciples when He washed their feet and Jesus wants us to do things for others, too.
Main Point: I Will Be Honest
Write each word of the Main Point on an index card. As a family, take turns timing each other to see who can put the cards in order the fastest.
Bible Verse: “Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people.” Proverbs 11:3 (NLT)
Bible Story: Man of God from Judah. (1 Kings 13)
Family Activity: Tell The Truth Ball Pass
God wants us to always tell the truth. Sit in a circle as a family and play a game of Tell The Truth. Beginning with one family member, have him or her roll the ball to someone else in the circle. Each time the ball is rolled to you, share one truthful fact with your family. For instance, you might say your favorite color or ice cream flavor. After some time has gone by, change the rules to have the person who rolls the ball say a truthful statement about the family member who receives the ball. Remind your children that God always wants us to tell the truth. We should tell the truth at all times!
Power UP Jr – Pre-K and Toddlers
Main Point: I Will Do Things For Others!
Bible Story: Jesus Washing the Disciples Feet (John 13:1-17)
Bible Verse: “Do what is right and good in the Lord’s sight, so all will go well with you.” Deuteronomy 6:18a (NLT)
Family Activity Secret Family Member
Your children learned about Jesus washing the disciples’ feet this week. They learned that God wants them to do things for others, too. One day this week, place a picture of all of your family members into a bowl. Allow every family member to choose one picture from the bowl. The picture each family member chooses is the Secret Family Member for each person. Tell your children to do three nice things for his or her Secret Family Member that day. Make sure to tell your children to keep his or her Secret Family Member a secret for the whole day. That night, come together as a family and eat dinner together. While having dinner together, let each person reveal who his or her Secret Family Member was for the day. Remind them that Jesus did something for the disciples when He washed their feet and Jesus wants us to do things for others, too.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
This Week in NewLife Kids
Power UP - Elementary
Main Point: I Will Be Faithful!
Write the Main Point on a piece of paper. Say the Main Point together as a family. Repeat it but cover up one word of the Main Point. Continue this process until each person can say the Main Point with all the words covered up.
Bible Verse: “...pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.” 2 Timothy 2:22b (NLT)
Bible Story:David’s mighty men. (2 Samuel 23:8-17)
Family Activity: Faithfulness
David’s men who helped him and followed him were faithful to him. They didn’t stop doing what they said they would do or give up when things seemed hard. This week, buy some plants or flowers at your local store and plant them in pots as a family. Have one pot of flowers for each family member and write his or her name on the pot. Read the instructions for caring for the plants out loud. Each family member should be faithful to take care of his or her own potted plant throughout the week. Encourage your family to faithfully follow the instructions and make sure that the plants are well taken care of. Just like David’s men were faithful, God wants us to be faithful also.
Power UP Jr. – Pre-K and Toddlers
Main Point: I Will Say Nice Things!
Bible Story: Jesus’ Triumphant Entry(John 12:12-18, Matthew 21:8-9)
Bible Verse: “Do what is right and good in the Lord’s sight, so all will go well with you.” Deuteronomy 6:18a (NLT)
Family Activity Say It Nicely
This week, your children learned it is important to say nice things. Play a game together as a family. Choose one person in advance to be the Meanie and mess up the game on purpose. For instance, if you choose to play Candy Land together, then the Meanie might decide to make his or her piece go backwards when it’s his or her turn. Each time the Meanie makes a mistake, have one family member say something nice to him or her.
After every family member has made a nice comment to that person, switch the person who does things wrong and make nice comments to the new Meanie. God wants us to say nice things to others. This week, encourage your family to say nice things to each other.
Main Point: I Will Be Faithful!
Write the Main Point on a piece of paper. Say the Main Point together as a family. Repeat it but cover up one word of the Main Point. Continue this process until each person can say the Main Point with all the words covered up.
Bible Verse: “...pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.” 2 Timothy 2:22b (NLT)
Bible Story:David’s mighty men. (2 Samuel 23:8-17)
Family Activity: Faithfulness
David’s men who helped him and followed him were faithful to him. They didn’t stop doing what they said they would do or give up when things seemed hard. This week, buy some plants or flowers at your local store and plant them in pots as a family. Have one pot of flowers for each family member and write his or her name on the pot. Read the instructions for caring for the plants out loud. Each family member should be faithful to take care of his or her own potted plant throughout the week. Encourage your family to faithfully follow the instructions and make sure that the plants are well taken care of. Just like David’s men were faithful, God wants us to be faithful also.
Power UP Jr. – Pre-K and Toddlers
Main Point: I Will Say Nice Things!
Bible Story: Jesus’ Triumphant Entry(John 12:12-18, Matthew 21:8-9)
Bible Verse: “Do what is right and good in the Lord’s sight, so all will go well with you.” Deuteronomy 6:18a (NLT)
Family Activity Say It Nicely
This week, your children learned it is important to say nice things. Play a game together as a family. Choose one person in advance to be the Meanie and mess up the game on purpose. For instance, if you choose to play Candy Land together, then the Meanie might decide to make his or her piece go backwards when it’s his or her turn. Each time the Meanie makes a mistake, have one family member say something nice to him or her.
After every family member has made a nice comment to that person, switch the person who does things wrong and make nice comments to the new Meanie. God wants us to say nice things to others. This week, encourage your family to say nice things to each other.
Monday, August 6, 2012
This Week at NewLife Kids
This weekend the kids joined the adults for a few worship songs, and then we had a video game themed fun day to go along with our Power Up Series. As everyone can guess, we all enjoyed ourselves! Here are a few shots from the day.
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