By: Jill Scott
What kidz are talking about in March….
Elementary:
Theme: Forgiveness – Deciding that someone who has wronged you doesn’t have to pay.
No matter how much we mess up, God will always forgive us. Jesus even chose to forgive those who were crucifying Him. Because God forgives us, we should work hard to forgive others. We can decide that someone who has wronged us doesn’t have to pay. With God’s help, we can free ourselves from the weight of anger and bitterness, while giving the other person an opportunity to rewrite the story.
· A Woman Anoints Jesus’ Feet – Luke 7:36-50
Ø Bottom Line: Everyone needs forgiveness.
· Zacchaeus – Luke 19:1-10
Ø Bottom Line: When you forgive others, it can change them.
· The Story of the Unmerciful Servant – Matthew 18:21-35
Ø Bottom Line: Forgive others because God forgives you.
· The Story of the Lost Son – Luke 15:11-32
Ø Bottom Line: God will always forgive you.
Memory Verse: “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13
Preschool:
Preschoolers love trying to do things like grown-ups. They like to press buttons on computers and jump high to throw the basketball or stir the food to make something yummy to eat. Being able to say they can do things like Mommy or Daddy is a big deal!
This month, we are teaching preschoolers something else they can do that’s a really big deal. They can love like Jesus! We want preschoolers to know that they can love like Jesus, and when they love like Jesus, it’s like tossing confetti everywhere! Serving others, showing kindness, helping and loving everyone—these are things that even our youngest children can do. And when they do, they love like Jesus.
· Jesus Washes His Friends’ Feet – John 13:3-7, 34-35
Ø Focus: I can love like Jesus.
· Jesus Is Gentle – Mark 5:25-34
Ø Focus: I can be kind like Jesus.
· Jesus Helps - John 6:1-13
Ø Focus: I can share like Jesus.
· Jesus Loves Everyone – The Gospels
Ø Focus: I can love everyone like Jesus.
Memory Verse: “A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17
