Children's Ministry News

HIGHLIGHTS
Past Sunday Discovery Point:
Names of God: Adonai

Past Sunday Key Verse:
“If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened; but God has surely listened and has heard my prayer.” (Psalm 66:18-19 NIV)

God promised His people that they would receive very special land. However, before they could live on the land, their leader, Joshua, was met with a challenge of disobedience from among one of the Israelite families. Even though God, or Adonai, had already shown the Israelites that He was their Lord and Master, sin was committed and Adonai required that the sin be removed from His people. In today’s lesson, we will learn that God requires obedience because He is our loving Master.

FAMILY ACTIVITY
Find lists of rules by searching the Bible, the internet, or newspapers (e.g. the Ten Commandments, rules for participating in an activity, or laws). Talk with your child about the importance of obeying earthly rules as well as Biblical (Godly) rules. Help him or her un…

HIGHLIGHTS
Past Sunday Discovery Point:
Names of God: Yahweh

Past Sunday Key Verse:
God said to Moses, ‘I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: I am has sent me to you.’” (Exodus 3:14 NIV)

Throughout the Bible God presented Himself as “Yahweh,” a Hebrew name that means “eternally present.” This special name was revealed to Moses, an old man whom God chose to free His people. Through extraordinary events, Yahweh proved to Moses and the Hebrew people that He is in complete control of all His creation. Yahweh has always existed, He’s here in the present, and He will always exist in the future. He is in complete control of events, people, and nature. Yahweh shows us His power by providing helpers, like Moses, to fulfill His plans. We should treat Yahweh’s name with respect because it represents His awesome power and eternal nature.

FAMILY ACTIVITY
Point out a few worn items around your house (furniture, torn clothing, broken toys, etc.). Ask your child to consider if t…

HIGHLIGHTS
Past Sunday Discovery Point:
Names of God: Elohim

Past Sunday Key Verse:
“Answer me, Lord, answer me, so these people will know that you, Lord, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again.” (1 Kings 18:37 NIV)

Throughout the Bible God presents Himself as “Elohim,” a Hebrew name that means “full of power and strength.” One of the times He especially proved His power was at Mount Carmel where the prophet, Elijah, challenged the false god, Baal. Through this amazing event, God’s people turned away from evil because He proved there is no god but Elohim! Elohim also provided a way for salvation through His Son, Jesus. When we accept the gift of salvation and believe in the Lord, then our hearts will also be filled with strength through the Holy Spirit.

FAMILY ACTIVITY
Talk about good opinions and bad opinions. For example, tell your child about a time when you followed someone’s good opinions or advice and what happened as a result. Then tell him or her about a t…

HIGHLIGHTS
Past Sunday Discovery Point:
Names of God: El Shaddai

Past Sunday Key Verse:
“Who is like you, Lord God Almighty? You, Lord, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you.” (Psalm 89:8 NIV)

FAMILY ACTIVITY
Go cloud-gazing with your child. Spread out a blanket in your yard or at a park on a nice day and observe the unique shape and appearance of each cloud. Discuss how the same God who took the time to make each cloud special takes the time to care for us. Further explain that one of His names, El Shaddai, teaches us that He is all-powerful and provides for our every need. Encourage your child by reminding him or her that El Shaddai takes special care of us because He loves us.
PRAYER
Thank you, Lord, for being our El Shaddai. Because You created us and provide for us, we know that we can turn to You and trust Your plan. Thank You for loving us and sending Jesus to die for our sins. Amen.


REMINDERS FOR COMING SUNDAY
Discovery Point:
Names of God: Elohim

Chairperson: Eunice L
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