Parent’s Corner- January 29, 2023

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the Word of Truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15

If you walk through the halls of our church CE wing at about 7:05 pm each Wednesday evening, you will likely hear 60+ kids reciting this verse at the top of their lungs.  This is our AWANA theme verse. . . the goal of each child who works to memorize Scripture verses each week.  Why do they do this?  Yes, they do receive shares, and yes, they are always excited to spend those shares in the AWANA store, but ultimately, they know that hiding God’s Word in their heart is one of the most important investments they can make.  Having God’s Word accessible at any time, day or night, with or without a Bible, is a true blessing!  That is the benefit of memorizing Scripture!

What verses are you and your family meditating on these days?  Do you have a family verse, or a passage that you are wanting to memorize together?  If so, keep it up!  Blessings abound!  If not, it's not too late!  Choose something and start today!  (A little tip. . . anything set to music is usually easier to memorize!    

This week in Sunday school. . . 

2/3s- Jesus Heals a Little Boy

Scripture- John 4:43-53

Aims for the Children- to do at least one of the following during this lesson:

1. Tell who alone can make sick people well

2. Identify some ways Jesus helps us get better when we are sick

3. Tell what we can do when someone is sick (pray to Jesus)

4. Express confidence that Jesus can heal sickness

5. Pray to Jesus for someone who is sick

4s-K, 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th- God Calls Israel to Love Through Obedience

Scripture- Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Principle- God calls us to meditate on and obey His Word.

Ask Your Child- How can we apply God’s Word to our lives?

Apply- By memorizing Scripture to meditate on throughout the day.

This Week- As a family, Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Next Week- Deuteronomy 28

Children’s Church- God Judges Belshazzar for His Pride

Scripture- Daniel 5

Principle- Believers respond to God’s warning before they are judged.

Ask Your Child- What happened to the wall, and what did the writing mean?

Apply- By repenting when others are punished.

This Week- As a family, read Daniel 5

Next week- Daniel 6