Children's Ministry
Dear PCAC Parents,
We are happy to announce that there will be Zoom programs coming soon for the kids (Preschool - 5th Grade) that will take place on Fridays (starting on 8/14) and Sundays (starting on 8/16). Please register your child for both/either program by Wed, 8/12 using the links provided below:
We are happy to announce that there will be Zoom programs coming soon for the kids (Preschool - 5th Grade) that will take place on Fridays (starting on 8/14) and Sundays (starting on 8/16). Please register your child for both/either program by Wed, 8/12 using the links provided below:
Weekly Bible Lessons
As we continue to stream our church service online, we wanted to provide you with resources that you can use to worship with your kids at home! Until we're able to have our formal Children's classes at church, we'll send out a new lesson each week so that you can help your kids to stay connected to their Sunday School Bible Lessons.
HOW DO WE WORSHIP AT HOME?
Family worship is as simple as gathering your family to:
1. READ
2. SING
3. PRAY
Read. Go through the Bible passage together as a family. Play the lesson video (links below). Ask your kids appropriate level follow up questions.
Sing. Sing any praise song your family enjoys to sing to Jesus!
Pray. Share prayer requests and pray together. You can read, sing, and pray in ANY ORDER. Just keep it short and fun!
HOW DO WE WORSHIP AT HOME?
Family worship is as simple as gathering your family to:
1. READ
2. SING
3. PRAY
Read. Go through the Bible passage together as a family. Play the lesson video (links below). Ask your kids appropriate level follow up questions.
Sing. Sing any praise song your family enjoys to sing to Jesus!
Pray. Share prayer requests and pray together. You can read, sing, and pray in ANY ORDER. Just keep it short and fun!
Bible Lesson for Sunday 8/2
Gospel Project: Unit 23, Lesson 5
Story Point: Jesus is the Good Shepherd who cares for His people
PRESCHOOL
Read: John 10
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7iXit-IxX0
Song: Ask: (pick the questions that work for your kids)
1. Who is the Good Shepherd? (Jesus)
2. Who are Jesus' sheep? (those who trust in Him)
3. What do sheep do when they hear the shepherd's voice? (follow Him)
4. What did Jesus come to give His people? (life with God forever)
5. How does Jesus give His people life with God forever? (Jesus gave up His life so His people could be forgiven from sin.)
PRESCHOOL
Read: John 10
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7iXit-IxX0
Song: Ask: (pick the questions that work for your kids)
1. Who is the Good Shepherd? (Jesus)
2. Who are Jesus' sheep? (those who trust in Him)
3. What do sheep do when they hear the shepherd's voice? (follow Him)
4. What did Jesus come to give His people? (life with God forever)
5. How does Jesus give His people life with God forever? (Jesus gave up His life so His people could be forgiven from sin.)
ELEMENTARY
Read: John 10
Videos: Songs: Ask: (pick the questions that work for your kids)
Younger Elementary:
1. How will sheep know their shepherd? (by his voice, John 10:3-4)
2. Why does a thief come? (only to steal, kill, and destroy; John 10:10)
3. What does the good shepherd do? (lays down his life for the sheep, John 10:15)
4. Why do you think Jesus compares people to sheep? (Guide kids to understand that sheep are animals that need guidance. On their own, they cannot thrive. Help them understand that using the imagery of sheep also calls back to Psalm 23 and Old Testament figures like David, Moses, and Jacob.)
5. How can we become part of Jesus’ flock? (Guide kids to see that Jesus’ flock includes all people who have faith in Jesus. We cannot earn salvation, but God gives it freely to all who believe the truth of the gospel. Remind kids that salvation comes by grace through faith.)
6. How do you feel knowing that no one can snatch us from Jesus? (Lead kids to find and read John 10:28. Guide kids to discuss their feelings. Help them see that everyone who has faith in Jesus has eternal life. Explain to them that Jesus’ promise is not based on our behavior but on His power and goodness. Share your thoughts about these promises.)
Older Elementary:
1. How do you feel knowing that Jesus knows each of His sheep personally—by name? (Invite kids to share their thoughts. Emphasize that each person is created in the image of God. He knows us each by name. Jesus said that no one can take His sheep from Him. He knows us
and cares about us.)
2. What can you do when you feel lost and God feels far away?(Encourage kids to consider how lost sheep react. They cannot find their way back on their own, but when they cry out, the shepherd hears and rescues them. We can cry out to God, seeking Him through prayer and His Word. He will bring us back to Himself.)
3. How can the way you life point others to Jesus as the Good Shepherd? (Lead kids to discuss how living sacrificially can give kids the opportunity to tell others about the sacrifice Jesus made for us. Remind kids that as Jesus’ sheep, believers should seek to listen to, follow,
and obey Him.)
Monthly Memory Verse and Question Memory Verse: John 14:25-26 "I have spoken these things to you while I remain with you. But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have told you." (CSB)
Big Picture Question: What did Jesus teach when He was on earth? Jesus taught about God and His kingdom. He taught that all Scripture is about Him.
More Ways to Stay Updated on Children's Ministry News:
1) Join our PCAC Children's Ministry Facebook Page.
2) Sign up for weekly parent emails.
Not on our mailing list? Email [email protected] and ask to be added!
3) Check the Children's Ministry section of our church bulletin.
2) Sign up for weekly parent emails.
Not on our mailing list? Email [email protected] and ask to be added!
3) Check the Children's Ministry section of our church bulletin.
For questions, concerns, or to get connected, please contact Children's Minister Ms. Valerie.
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