Elementary: God helps us love others

Pre-K: Who can we ask for help? We can ask God!

Bible Story: James 2:1-17

Memory Verse: “May God equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ.” (Hebrews 13:21a)

1. HE - How does it feel knowing that God doesn't play favorites?
2. WE - How can we love others like God does?
3. ME - Who is someone that you can show God's love for this week?

Elementary: God helps us do his work!

Pre-K: Who can we ask for help? We can ask God!

Bible Story: 1 & 2 Timothy

Memory Verse: “May God equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ.” (Hebrews 13:21a)

1. HE - How can we see that God is still working in the world?
2. WE - What work does God want us to do?
3. ME - How do you feel knowing that God wants your help to build his kingdom?

Elementary: God helps his people have faith.

Pre-K: Who can we ask for help? We can ask God!

Bible Story: Hebrews 11-12

Memory Verse: “May God equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ.” (Hebrews 13:21a)

1. HE -What does it mean to have faith in something?
2. WE - How can we show our faith in God?
3. ME - when is it hard to have faith in God?

Elementary: The Holy Spirit helps us live like Jesus!

Pre-K: Who can we ask for help? We can ask God!

Bible Story: Galatians 5:13-26

Memory Verse - “May God equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ.” (Hebrews 13:21a)

1. HE - Jesus is the perfect example of the fruits of the spirit, what is a story in the bible where we see that displayed?
2. WE - Share a time of when you experienced someone showing you one of the fruits of the spirit. How did you feel?
3. ME - Which one of the fruits of the spirit do you struggle to show? How can you work on that this week?

Elementary: God works through people!

Pre-K: Is God in control of everything? Yes!

Bible Story: Acts 18:18-28

Memory Verse: "Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is Yours." (1 Chronicles 29:11a)

1. HE - How does knowing that God uses people help us learn more about his character?
2. WE -How can followers of Jesus help each other grow?
3. ME -Whats a talent or skill that you have? How can you use it to tell others about God?

Elementary: God is the one true God!

Pre-K: Is God in control of everything? Yes!

Bible Story: Acts 17:16-34

Memory Verse: "Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is Yours." (1 Chronicles 29:11a)

1. HE - What does it tell us about God that he made all things and knows all things?
2. WE -Why do people worship things other than God?
3. ME -What can we do to make God number one in our life?

Elementary: God is powerful!

Pre-K: Is God in control of everything? Yes!

Bible Story: Acts 12:3-19

Memory Verse: "Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is Yours." (1 Chronicles 29:11a)

1. HE - Give an example of a story in the Bible where we see God's power
2. WE - What can we do when we find ourselves in a situation like Peter?
3. ME - How does it make you feel knowing God uses his power to help us?

Elementary: God seeks us out.

Pre-K: Is God in control of everything? Yes!

Bible Story: Acts 8:26-40

Memory Verse:"Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is Yours." (1 Chronicles 29:11a)

1. HE -Why does God seek people out?
2. WE - Share a way people can know God?
3. ME - Who is someone in your life that God wants you to share His love with?

Elementary: God’s way is best.

Pre-K: Is God in control of everything? Yes!

Bible Story: Acts 4-5

Memory Verse- "Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is Yours." (1 Chronicles 29:11a)

1. HE - Give an example of a story in the Bible where we see God's power
2. WE - What can we do when we find ourselves in a situation like Peter?
3. ME - How does it make you feel knowing God uses his power to help us?

Elementary: The Holy Spirit lives in believers!

Pre-K: How did Jesus save us? He died on the cross and rose again!

Bible Story: Acts 2

Memory Verse: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16)

1. HE - Do you find it hard to believe that having the holy spirit is better than having Jesus here like he said?
2. WE -How can we trust the holy spirit to help us?
3. ME -How do you feel knowing God sent us a helper to live life his way?

Elementary: Jesus will return one day!

Pre-K: How did Jesus save us? He died on the cross and rose again!

Bible Story: Acts 1:1-11

Memory Verse: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16)

1. HE - Why is it important to know Jesus will return?
2. WE - What kind of stuff should we do while we wait for Jesus to return?
3. ME - God has a role for you in building his kingdom. Go around and share one talent or skill that you have. Think of a way you can use that skill to make the world a better place!

Elementary: God gave us the Bible to point to Jesus!

Pre-K: How did Jesus save us? He died on the cross and rose again!

Bible Story: Luke 24:13-35

Memory Verse: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16)

1. HE -What is the bible?
2. WE - why is reading the bible important?
3. ME - how can you make reading the bible a priority this week? Share and try out your ideas as a family.

Elementary: Jesus defeated death.

Pre-K: How did Jesus save us? He died on the cross and rose again!

Bible Story: Mark 15-16

Memory Verse- "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16)

1. HE - How does knowing God raised Jesus from the dead help us trust him to help us when we need him?
2. WE - What does it mean for us that Jesus is alive?
3. ME - How are you going to celebrate Jesus this week?

Elementary: Jesus loves us while we are still sinners.

Pre-K: Does Jesus always love us? Yes!

Bible Story: Luke 22:1-6, Luke 22:39-53

Memory Verse: "As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Abide in My love." (John 15:9)

1. HE - If God knows everything about us and still sent Jesus to die for us, what does that tell us about how God feels about us?
2. WE -What is one way we can help those around us avoid sin?
3. ME - What should you do after you sin?

Elementary: Jesus loves what is right

Pre-K: Does Jesus always love us? Yes!

Bible Story: Matthew 21:12-17

Memory Verse: "As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Abide in My love." (John 15:9)

1. HE - When we say Jesus is righteous, it means he is completely good and does nothing wrong. Why is that an important thing to know about Jesus?
2. WE -Unlike Jesus, we sin why is it important for us to remember we aren't perfect?
3. ME -What is one way you can make choices that are more like Jesus this week?

Elementary: Jesus came to save us.

Pre-K: Does Jesus always love us? Yes!

Bible Story: Matthew 21:1-11

Memory Verse: "As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Abide in My love." (John 15:9)

1. HE - What are some ways to celebrate Jesus?
2. WE - What kind of decisions do we make that separate us from God through sin?
3. ME - think of some times where you didn't make the right decision. Spend some time together thanking God for his forgiveness.

Elementary: Jesus loves everyone

Pre-K: Does Jesus always love us? Yes!

Bible Story: Luke 17:11-19

Memory Verse: "As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Abide in My love." (John 15:9)

1. HE -What does it tell us about God that he loves people that humans might not love?
2. WE - When can it be hard to love other people?
3. ME - Think of someone you know that might not receive love from others. How can you show them the love God has for them this week?

Elementary: Jesus never stops loving us.

Pre-K: Does Jesus always love us? Yes!

Bible Story: Luke 15:11-24

Memory Verse- "As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Abide in My love." (John 15:9)

1. HE - When is it hard to believe that God loves you?
2. WE - How does this story give us confidence that God will always love you?
3. ME - This about some of the ways you feel loved by God. Spend time as a family thanking him and praising him together!

Elementary: Jesus wants a relationship with us.

Pre-K: Who has power over all things? Jesus does!

Bible Story: Luke 10:38-42

Memory Verse: "So that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow…and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." (Philippians 2:10–11)

1. HE - Why does Jesus care about people?
2. WE -How can we get closer to Jesus?
3. ME - Name one way you are going to set aside time as a family to spend time with God this week?

Elementary: Jesus reveals God’s glory.

Pre-K: Who has power over all things? Jesus does!

Bible Story: Mark 9, Luke 9

Memory Verse: "So that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow…and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." (Philippians 2:10–11)

1. HE - How does the life of Jesus show us a little bit about who God is? What qualities did Jesus display?
2. WE - Who is someone in the church that shows you who God is by the way they treat you?
3. ME - We are supposed to show others who Jesus by our actions here on earth. What is something you can do this week to represent Jesus well?

Elementary: Jesus Provides

Pre-K: Who has power over all things? Jesus does!

Bible Story: John 6:1-15

Memory Verse: "So that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow…and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." (Philippians 2:10–11)

1. HE -In what ways did Jesus provide more than people thought in this story? What does that tell us about Jesus?
2. WE - What is something you want to ask God for? (try not to direct towards the physical needs but emotional needs.)
3. ME - How has God provided for you in the past? is there something you were scared about and you saw him help you? Praise him for that.

Elementary: Jesus is Lord of all

Pre-K: Who has power over all things? Jesus does!

Bible Story: Matthew 12:1-14

Memory Verse - "So that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow…and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." (Philippians 2:10–11)

1. HE - What is something that seems too big for you to control? What does that tell you about how powerful God is that he has authority over it?
2. WE - When is it hardest to trust God? Why?
3. ME - Spend some time praising God for being Lord of all things. What do you want to tell him?

Elementary: Jesus has power over everything.

Pre-K: Who is Jesus? Jesus is God’s son!

Bible Story: Mark 4-5

Memory Verse: "But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name." (John 20:31)

1. HE - How is Jesus so powerful?
2. WE - Is Jesus' power scary?
3. ME - What is one thing you are thankful for? Share those things with your family and spend some time praying and thanking God for making them!

Elementary: Jesus invites us to follow him.

Pre-K: Who is Jesus? Jesus is God’s son!

Bible Story: John 1:35-51

Memory Verse: "But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name." (John 20:31)

1. HE - What does it mean to follow someone?
2. WE - What does it look like to follow Jesus?
3. ME - what is one thing you want to start doing to show Jesus you want to follow him? Brainstorm as a family!

Elementary: Jesus is God’s son.

Pre-K: Who is Jesus? Jesus is God’s son!

Bible Story: Matthew 3-4, John 1.

Memory Verse: "But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name." (John 20:31)

1. HE - How is Jesus different from other people?
2. WE - How is Jesus like us?
3. ME - How can you trust God this week?

Elementary: Jesus is greater than any person.

Pre-K: Who is Jesus? Jesus is God’s son!

Bible Story: Matthew 3:1–12; Luke 3:1–18

Memory Verse- "But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name." (John 20:31)

1. HE - We know that God sent us Jesus to save us and help us. What does this tell us about how God feels about us?
2. WE - How can you put Jesus first?
3. ME - John was someone who pointed other people toward Jesus. How can you show someone Jesus this week?

Elementary: The promised savior was born.

Pre-K: Is God faithful in keeping His promises? Yes, God is.

Bible Story: Luke 2:1-21

Memory Verse:  “For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6)

1. HE - How do you feel knowing God loves you? 
2. WE - What can we do to show our love for God?
3. ME - Think about how much God loves you today. As a family, brainstorm some ways to show that love to others this week.

Elementary: Jesus is the Messiah

Pre-K: Is God faithful in keeping His promises? Yes, God is.

Bible Story: Matthew 1:18-25

Memory Verse:  “For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6)

1. HE -what do you think it says about Jesus that he is our rescuer? How does that make you feel?
2. WE -  Describe what that means when someone is "with you".
3. ME - What is one thing you can do this week to show your gratitude to Jesus for being our rescuer who is with us?

Elementary: God promised a savior who would be king forever. 

Pre-K: Is God faithful in keeping His promises? Yes, God is.

Bible Story: Micah 5:1-5

Memory Verse:  “For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6)

1. HE - How does it feel knowing that you can trust Jesus?
2. WE - Why does it matter that Jesus is the king forever?
3. ME - What does it mean to trust someone or something?

Elementary: God has a plan. 

Pre-K: Is anyone or anything wiser than God? No!

Bible Story: Esther 2-8

Memory Verse:  "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1

1. HE - How can God have a plan for everything?
2. WE - How do you feel that God has a purpose for you?
3. ME - How can you trust God this week?

Elementary: God is working even when we don’t see it. 

Pre-K: Is anyone or anything wiser than God? No!

Bible Story: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Memory Verse:  "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1

1. HE - How have you seen God working things out for good in the bible?
2. WE - What does it mean for us to trust God now?
3. ME - How can you pray for patience and trust this week?

Elementary: God is Present.

Pre-K: Is anyone or anything wiser than God? No!

Bible Story: 1 Kings 5-8

Memory Verse:  "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1

1. HE -What do you think it means with God is with us even if we don't see him?
2. WE - What does it mean to be present?
3. ME - Part of building a relationship with God is through prayer. What do you want to pray to God about this week?

Elementary: Every good gift is from God.

Pre-K: Is anyone or anything wiser than God? No!

Bible Story: 1 Kings 3, 4

Memory Verse:  "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1

1. HE - Talk together, why do you think God blesses us? 
2. WE - How can you respond to God blessing us with good things?  
3. ME - think about something you are thankful for. Talk about it and pray with your family to thank God for it.

Elementary: God promised a forever king.

Pre-K: Who is King of Everything? God Is!

Bible Story: 2 Samuel 7.

Memory Verse: "Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, He is the King of glory!" Psalm 24:10

1. HE - God keeps his promises no matter what. How does it make you feel that God kept his promise with David through Jesus?
2. WE - Why do we need a forever king? 
3. ME - How can you celebrate Jesus being the forever king this week?

Elementary: God is worthy of worship.

Pre-K: Who is King of Everything? God Is!

Bible Story: 2 Samuel 5-6.

Memory Verse: "Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, He is the King of glory!" Psalm 24:10

1. HE - Why should we worship God?
2. WE - How can we worship God?
3. ME - What is your favorite way to worship God?

Elementary: God sees our hearts.

Pre-K: Who is King of Everything? God Is!

Bible Story: 1 Samuel 16

Memory Verse: "Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, He is the King of glory!" Psalm 24:10

1. HE -What Does God know about us? How does that make you feel?
2. WE - What does it mean to want to become more like God?
3. ME - How can we become more like God?

Elementary: God is the one true king.

Pre-K: Who is King of Everything? God Is!

Bible Story: 1 Samuel 8-15.

Memory Verse: "Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, He is the King of glory!" Psalm 24:10

1. HE - Talk together as a family, why is it better that God is in charge?
2. WE - Can you think of a story where you were in charge of something and it didn't go well?
3. ME - what is a way you can trust God this week?

Elementary: God is faithful even when we are not.

Pre-K: When can we trust God? Always

Bible Story: Judges 13-16

Memory Verse: "And those who know Your name put their trust in You, for You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You." Psalm 9:10

1. HE - God keeps his promises no matter what. What do you think that says about God?
2. WE -What can we do when we are not faithful to God?
3. ME - What does it mean for us to be faithful? How can we do that this week

Elementary: God leads his people.

Pre-K: When can we trust God? Always

Bible Story: Joshua 1, 5, 6.

Memory Verse: "And those who know Your name put their trust in You, for You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You." Psalm 9:10

1. HE - What kind of leader is God? Talk about some of the qualities we've learned.
2. WE - What can you do when it feels hard to follow God?
3. ME - How does it make you feel knowing you can trust God?

Elementary: God can be trusted.

Pre-K: When can we trust God? Always

Bible Story: Numbers 13-14

Memory Verse: "And those who know Your name put their trust in You, for You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You." Psalm 9:10

1. HE -Why can God be trusted?
2. WE - What does it mean to trust God?
3. ME - What does it look like to trust someone?

Elementary: God tells us how life works best

Pre-K: When can we trust God? Always

Bible Story: Exodus 19-20

Memory Verse: "And those who know Your name put their trust in You, for You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You." Psalm 9:10

1. HE - Talk together as a family, is God's way better?
2. WE - How do we know what God wants us to do?
3. ME -What is a life hack that makes things better?

Pre-K: Who makes good promises? God does!

Bible Story: Genesis 42-45

Memory Verse: “This God-His way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true.”(PSALM 18:30A)

1. HE - Is God stronger than the bad things that happen?
2. WE -Why is it hard to understand what God is doing sometimes? 
3. ME - What is one thing you can do to trust God when something doesn't go your way?

Pre-K: Who makes good promises? God does!

Bible Story: Genesis 18, 21

Memory Verse: “This God-His way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true.” (PSALM 18:30A)

1. HE - Does God always keep his promises?
2. WE - Is it hard to believe that God will always keep his promises? 
3. ME - What can we do to remind ourselves that God keeps his promises?

Pre-K: Who makes good promises? God does!

Bible Story: Genesis 12,15,17.

Memory Verse: “This God-His way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true.”(PSALM 18:30A)

1. HE - Why does God make promises?
2. WE - Does God make promises to us now? (how have you seen God’s promises)
3. ME - How does it make you feel knowing you can trust God?

Pre-K: Who makes good promises? God does!

Bible Story: Genesis 2, 3

Memory Verse:  “This God-His way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true.”(PSALM 18:30A)

1. HE - How is God different from people? 
2. WE - How does God show his love for people?
3. ME - Can you give an example of how you can show love to someone this week?

Pre-K: Who makes good promises? God does!

Bible Story: Genesis 1

Memory Verse: “This God-His way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true.”(PSALM 18:30A)

1. HE - Talk together as a family, Why did God create the world? 
2. WE - We are people who are special to God, Share one thing about someone you are listening with that makes them special.
3. ME - Talk about one thing you can do to celebrate God this week!

Bible Story: Romans 15:14, Matthew 28:16-20

Memory Verse: “OUR GOD IS A GOD WHO STRENGTHENS AND ENCOURAGES YOU. MAY HE GIVE YOU THE SAME ATTITUDE TOWARD ONE ANOTHER THAT CHRIST JESUS HAD." ROMANS 15:5, NIRV

1.  How can you keep growing in learning about God?
2. What’s something you want to learn about God?

Bible Story: Galatians 6:2, Luke 10:25-37

Memory Verse: “OUR GOD IS A GOD WHO STRENGTHENS AND ENCOURAGES YOU. MAY HE GIVE YOU THE SAME ATTITUDE TOWARD ONE ANOTHER THAT CHRIST JESUS HAD." ROMANS 15:5, NIRV

1. Tell me about a time when you saw someone caring for someone else.
2. Is there anything I can do to help you?

Bible Story: 1 Timothy 2:1, Acts 12: 1-19

Memory Verse: “OUR GOD IS A GOD WHO STRENGTHENS AND ENCOURAGES YOU. MAY HE GIVE YOU THE SAME ATTITUDE TOWARD ONE ANOTHER THAT CHRIST JESUS HAD." ROMANS 15:5, NIRV

1. Who is someone we can pray for? (Spend time after dinner praying together for whoever is mentioned.)
2.  Do you need me to pray for you this week about something?

Bible Story: Colossians 3:13, John 13:36-38, 21:1-19

Memory Verse: “OUR GOD IS A GOD WHO STRENGTHENS AND ENCOURAGES YOU. MAY HE GIVE YOU THE SAME ATTITUDE TOWARD ONE ANOTHER THAT CHRIST JESUS HAD." ROMANS 15:5, NIRV

1. What do you think it means to forgive someone?
2. Who is someone you forgave? Was it easy or difficult?
3. Jesus forgives! How does that make you feel, knowing he can forgive you for the wrong you have done?

Gather as a family and read Romans 15:7, Acts 10

 Ask:

• When is it hard to accept someone else?
• How did Jesus accept us?

 Step 2: Create a "LIVE IT OUT" Chart

Make a chart with everyone’s names and a space to list acts of kindness. 

Let kids decorate it with hearts, crosses, and smiley faces.

Step 3: Brainstorm Acts of Kindness

Together, come up with simple, age-appropriate ways to serve one another. Examples:

• Make someone’s bed
• Draw a picture for a neighbor
• Let a sibling go first
• Help with dishes
• Say something kind

Write or draw them on sticky notes or directly on the chart.

Step 4: Kindness in Action (All Week!)

Challenge each family member to do at least one act of kindness per day during the week. When they do, they can:

• Add a sticker/star next to their name
• Share about it at dinner or bedtime

 Step 5: Pray Together

At the end of the week, thank God for helping your family show love and humility. Ask Him to help you keep putting others first, just like Jesus did.

Gather as a family and read Hebrews 10:24-25

 Ask:

• What does it mean to be encouraging?
• How can encouraging words help others?
• Who is someone you can encourage today?

 Step 2: Create a "LIVE IT OUT" Chart

Make a chart with everyone’s names and a space to list acts of kindness. 

Let kids decorate it with hearts, crosses, and smiley faces.

Step 3: Brainstorm Acts of Kindness

Together, come up with simple, age-appropriate ways to serve one another. Examples:

• Make someone’s bed
• Draw a picture for a neighbor
• Let a sibling go first
• Help with dishes
• Say something kind

Write or draw them on sticky notes or directly on the chart.

Step 4: Kindness in Action (All Week!)

Challenge each family member to do at least one act of kindness per day during the week. When they do, they can:

• Add a sticker/star next to their name
• Share about it at dinner or bedtime

 Step 5: Pray Together

At the end of the week, thank God for helping your family show love and humility. Ask Him to help you keep putting others first, just like Jesus did.

Gather as a family and read Philippians 2:4, Luke 6:6-11

 Ask:

• What does it mean to look out for one another?
• How did the pharisees look out for themselves 
• What did Jesus do that we can do too? Think of some ways you can look out for others.

 Step 2: Create a "LIVE IT OUT" Chart

Make a chart with everyone’s names and a space to list acts of kindness. 

Let kids decorate it with hearts, crosses, and smiley faces.

Step 3: Brainstorm Acts of Kindness

Together, come up with simple, age-appropriate ways to serve one another. Examples:

• Make someone’s bed
• Draw a picture for a neighbor
• Let a sibling go first
• Help with dishes
• Say something kind

Write or draw them on sticky notes or directly on the chart.

Step 4: Kindness in Action (All Week!)

Challenge each family member to do at least one act of kindness per day during the week. When they do, they can:

• Add a sticker/star next to their name
• Share about it at dinner or bedtime

 Step 5: Pray Together

At the end of the week, thank God for helping your family show love and humility. Ask Him to help you keep putting others first, just like Jesus did.

Gather as a family and read ROMANS 12:18, Acts 9:1-28

 Ask:

• What does it mean to have peace with others?
• How did we see peace happen in these stories?
• How did Jesus make peace?

 Step 2: Create a "LIVE IT OUT" Chart

Make a chart with everyone’s names and a space to list acts of kindness. 

Let kids decorate it with hearts, crosses, and smiley faces.

Step 3: Brainstorm Acts of Kindness

Together, come up with simple, age-appropriate ways to serve one another. Examples:

• Make someone’s bed
• Draw a picture for a neighbor
• Let a sibling go first
• Help with dishes
• Say something kind

Write or draw them on sticky notes or directly on the chart.

Step 4: Kindness in Action (All Week!)

Challenge each family member to do at least one act of kindness per day during the week. When they do, they can:

• Add a sticker/star next to their name
• Share about it at dinner or bedtime

 Step 5: Pray Together

At the end of the week, thank God for helping your family show love and humility. Ask Him to help you keep putting others first, just like Jesus did.

Gather as a family and read Philippians 2:1–8 NIrV Ask:

• What does it mean to be humble?
• How did Jesus show love and put others first?
• How can we be like Jesus today?

 Step 2: Create a "LIVE IT OUT" Chart

Make a chart with everyone’s names and a space to list acts of kindness. 

Let kids decorate it with hearts, crosses, and smiley faces.

Step 3: Brainstorm Acts of Kindness

Together, come up with simple, age-appropriate ways to serve one another. Examples:

• Make someone’s bed
• Draw a picture for a neighbor
• Let a sibling go first
• Help with dishes
• Say something kind

Write or draw them on sticky notes or directly on the chart.

Step 4: Kindness in Action (All Week!)

Challenge each family member to do at least one act of kindness per day during the week. When they do, they can:

• Add a sticker/star next to their name
• Share about it at dinner or bedtime

 Step 5: Pray Together

At the end of the week, thank God for helping your family show love and humility. Ask Him to help you keep putting others first, just like Jesus did.

Bible Story: John 1:35-45

Memory Verse: “NONE OF YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT JUST FOR YOUR OWN GOOD. EACH OF YOU SHOULD ALSO LOOK OUT FOR THE GOOD OF OTHERS.” PHILIPPIANS 2:4, NIRV

1. When you have good news, who are some people you most want to share it with?
2. Who first told you about Jesus?
3. How can you look for ways to tell others about Jesus this week?

Bible Story: Matthew 25:14-30

Memory Verse :“NONE OF YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT JUST FOR YOUR OWN GOOD. EACH OF YOU SHOULD ALSO LOOK OUT FOR THE GOOD OF OTHERS.” PHILIPPIANS 2:4, NIRV

1. What's the greatest gift you've been given?
2. What are some things you feel like you are good at? (If they need help, tell them some.)
3. How can you help someone else this week?

Bible Story: Exodus 2:1-10

Memory Verse:  “NONE OF YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT JUST FOR YOUR OWN GOOD. EACH OF YOU SHOULD ALSO LOOK OUT FOR THE GOOD OF OTHERS.” PHILIPPIANS 2:4, NIRV

1. What is something you need help with? 
2. What’s something kind you remember doing for someone or someone doing for you?
3. What does it look like to look out for others?

Bible Story: John 3:16-17

Memory Verse: “NONE OF YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT JUST FOR YOUR OWN GOOD. EACH OF YOU SHOULD ALSO LOOK OUT FOR THE GOOD OF OTHERS.” PHILIPPIANS 2:4, NIRV

1. What is one thing you wish you had?
2. Who have you helped lately? Who has helped you?
3. Who do you talk to when you need something?
4. What does it mean that God took care of our greatest need?

Bible Story: John 20:19-29

Memory Verse: “IN THIS WORLD YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE. BUT BE ENCOURAGED! I HAVE WON THE BATTLE OVER THE WORLD.” JOHN 16:33B, NIRV

1. Who do you talk to about your questions?
2. Where can we go to get answers to our questions about God? What can we do?
3. What are some questions you have for God? After everyone has shared, say: “God isn’t scared of our questions. God wants us to ask any question we may have.”

Bible Story: John 18–20:1-18; 1 Peter 1:3

Memory Verse: “IN THIS WORLD YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE. BUT BE ENCOURAGED! I HAVE WON THE BATTLE OVER THE WORLD.” JOHN 16:33B, NIRV

1. What is your favorite part of celebrating Easter?
2. What are some things that seem impossible?
3. Why does Easter give us hope?

Bible Story: John 12:12-16

Memory Verse: “IN THIS WORLD YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE. BUT BE ENCOURAGED! I HAVE WON THE BATTLE OVER THE WORLD.” JOHN 16:33B, NIRV

1. Did anything surprise you this week (good or bad)?
2. What do you ask God for help with?
3. How can you remind your self that God is still working?

Bible Story: Hebrews 12:1-3

Memory Verse: “IN THIS WORLD YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE. BUT BE ENCOURAGED! I HAVE WON THE BATTLE OVER THE WORLD.” JOHN 16:33B, NIRV

1. What is something that you hope happens? 
2. When you need help, who are some people you know you can count on to help?
3.  What are some things that can remind us to keep looking to Jesus? (Be specific: like Bible verses, songs, etc.)

Bible Story: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Memory Verse: “TWO PEOPLE ARE BETTER THAN ONE. THEY CAN HELP EACH OTHER IN EVERYTHING THEY DO." ECCLESIASTES 4:9, NIRV

1. Who helped you learn more about Jesus? 
2. Who is someone you know who loves Jesus? What is it about them that makes you think that?
3. How can we work together as a family to point people to Jesus?

Bible Story: Luke 5:17-26

Memory Verse: “TWO PEOPLE ARE BETTER THAN ONE. THEY CAN HELP EACH OTHER IN EVERYTHING THEY DO." ECCLESIASTES 4:9, NIRV

1. If you could help with one need in the world, what would it be?
2. What is the difference between wants and needs? What are some needs you have?

Think about someone in your life you'd like to help this week. Share one way you want to try and help them with whoever you're with right now.

Bible Story: Nehemiah 1–4; 6:15

Memory Verse: “TWO PEOPLE ARE BETTER THAN ONE. THEY CAN HELP EACH OTHER IN EVERYTHING THEY DO." ECCLESIASTES 4:9, NIRV

1. Do you ever find it hard to ask for help solving a problem? why? 
2. What problems are hard to solve on your own?
3. What’s a problem you’ve had to solve recently?

Bible Story: Exodus 17:8-13

Memory Verse: “TWO PEOPLE ARE BETTER THAN ONE. THEY CAN HELP EACH OTHER IN EVERYTHING THEY DO." ECCLESIASTES 4:9, NIRV

1. Who is someone who has helped you learn how to do something?
2. Who do you work well with? why?
3. Why is it important we help other people succeed?

Bible Story: Luke 5:1-11, 27-32; 6:12-16; 8:1-3

Memory Verse: “TWO PEOPLE ARE BETTER THAN ONE. THEY CAN HELP EACH OTHER IN EVERYTHING THEY DO." ECCLESIASTES 4:9, NIRV

1. Who is someone that you like to do things with?
2. Take some time as a family: Think about your friends from church or school. What things do you have in common? What things do you do differently? Why is that a good thing?
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4. Share one thing that is easier to do with others!

Bible Story: 1 Timothy 4:12

Memory Verse: "HOW YOU MADE ME IS AMAZING AND WONDERFUL. I PRAISE YOU FOR THAT. WHAT YOU HAVE DONE IS WONDERFUL. I KNOW THAT VERY WELL." PSALM 139:14, NIRV

1. Who has made a difference in your life?
2. Share a time when you had a chance to make a difference and you took that chance! What happened?
3. What can you use to remind yourself that you can make a difference right now?

Bible Story: Acts 16:13-15

Memory Verse: "HOW YOU MADE ME IS AMAZING AND WONDERFUL. I PRAISE YOU FOR THAT. WHAT YOU HAVE DONE IS WONDERFUL. I KNOW THAT VERY WELL." PSALM 139:14, NIRV

1. What are your gifts?
2. How could you use your gifts to make a difference?

Bible Story: Exodus 3-4:15

Memory Verse: "HOW YOU MADE ME IS AMAZING AND WONDERFUL. I PRAISE YOU FOR THAT. WHAT YOU HAVE DONE IS WONDERFUL. I KNOW THAT VERY WELL." PSALM 139:14, NIRV

1. Have you ever felt like you didn't have what it takes to make a difference? Describe what happened!
2. What are some ways people can make a difference each day?

Bible Story: Psalm 139:1-14

Memory Verse: "HOW YOU MADE ME IS AMAZING AND WONDERFUL. I PRAISE YOU FOR THAT. WHAT YOU HAVE DONE IS WONDERFUL. I KNOW THAT VERY WELL." PSALM 139:14, NIRV

1. Think of someone in your family. Share something you like about the way God made them?
2. Do you ever find it hard to feel unique? Why?
3. What makes you special?

Bible Story: Acts 16:16-40

Memory Verse: "BE STRONG, ALL YOU WHO PUT YOUR HOPE IN THE LORD. NEVER GIVE UP." PSALM 31:24, NIRV

1. Who do you share good news with?
2. Who or what makes you feel joyful?
3. Why do you think Joy is an important part of living like God?

Bible Story: James 1:19

Memory Verse: "BE STRONG, ALL YOU WHO PUT YOUR HOPE IN THE LORD. NEVER GIVE UP." PSALM 31:24, NIRV

1. Who is someone who makes you feel better when you’re angry?
2. What is something that has made you angry lately?

Bible Story: Matthew 6:25-34

Memory Verse: "BE STRONG, ALL YOU WHO PUT YOUR HOPE IN THE LORD. NEVER GIVE UP." PSALM 31:24, NIRV

1. When do you feel worried the most?
2. Who is someone who makes you feel better when you’re worried?
3. Why is it hard to calm down when you are worried about something?!

Bible Story: John 11:1-45

Memory Verse: "BE STRONG, ALL YOU WHO PUT YOUR HOPE IN THE LORD. NEVER GIVE UP." PSALM 31:24, NIRV

1. Who is someone who makes you feel better when you’re sad?
2. What makes you sad?
3. When you're sad what can you do to remind yourself that you are not alone?!

Bible Story: Luke 2:8-20

Memory Verse: “[MARY] IS GOING TO HAVE A SON. YOU MUST GIVE HIM THE NAME JESUS. THAT’S BECAUSE HE WILL SAVE HIS PEOPLE FROM THEIR SINS.” Matthew 1:21

1. “What are some ways we can celebrate Jesus with other people?”
2. “If you had some really good news, who would you want to tell? How would you celebrate it?”

Bible Story: Luke 2:1-7

Memory Verse: “[MARY] IS GOING TO HAVE A SON. YOU MUST GIVE HIM THE NAME JESUS. THAT’S BECAUSE HE WILL SAVE HIS PEOPLE FROM THEIR SINS.” Matthew 1:21

1. “Talk about a time you needed help with something you couldn’t do on your own.
2. What’s something fun you can do to celebrate because God sent a Savior?

Bible Story: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25

Memory Verse: “[MARY] IS GOING TO HAVE A SON. YOU MUST GIVE HIM THE NAME JESUS. THAT’S BECAUSE HE WILL SAVE HIS PEOPLE FROM THEIR SINS.” Matthew 1:21

1. What is your favorite Christmas memory?
2. Is it always easy for you to remember to celebrate because God is with you? Why or why not?
3. Who is someone you trust? What do they do to make you trust them?

Bible Story: John 1:1-5, John 1:14

Memory Verse: “[MARY] IS GOING TO HAVE A SON. YOU MUST GIVE HIM THE NAME JESUS. THAT’S BECAUSE HE WILL SAVE HIS PEOPLE FROM THEIR SINS.” Matthew 1:21

1. Has there ever been a time where you didn't understand someone's plan? How did you respond?
2. How can remembering God always had a plan to send Jesus bring you joy?

Bible Story: 1 John 3:16-18 

Memory Verse: "EVERY GOOD AND PERFECT GIFT IS FROM GOD."  JAMES 1:17A, NIRV 

1. What are some ways Jesus gave to others?
2. Who is someone you know who is generous?
3. How can being generous help show others who God is?

Bible Story: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Memory Verse: "EVERY GOOD AND PERFECT GIFT IS FROM GOD."  JAMES 1:17A, NIRV 

1. What is a time you did something even when you didn't want to? How did you feel after?
2. Who is someone you think has a good attitude about things? Why do you think that?
3. Why do you think having a good attitude matters?

Bible Story: 1 Kings 17:7-16 

Memory Verse: "EVERY GOOD AND PERFECT GIFT IS FROM GOD."  JAMES 1:17A, NIRV 

1. What do you have a lot of that you could share? 
2. What is something someone gave or shared with you that meant a lot to you? 
3. Has there ever been a time when someone needed something and you weren’t sure you had enough to help them?

Bible Story: James 1:17

Memory Verse: "EVERY GOOD AND PERFECT GIFT IS FROM GOD."  JAMES 1:17A, NIRV 

1. What is something good that has happened lately to you or a friend?
2. When is it easy to see that God gives us good things?  When is it hard?
3. What are some good things God has given you? (friendships, things, food, encouragement, etc.)

SHOW NOTES

Bottom Line Week 1: Be ready to do the right thing.

Bottom Line Week 2: Think before you speak.

Bottom Line Week 3: Think before you act. 

Bottom Line Week 4: Know when to stop.

Memory Verse:  "GOD’S POWER HAS GIVEN US EVERYTHING WE NEED TO LEAD A GODLY LIFE." -2 PETER 1:3A, NIRV 

1. What is an easy or difficult choice you’ve had to make lately?
2. When have you seen someone do something good lately—either through an action or something they said?
3. What has someone said to you that made you feel good? What has someone said to you that made you feel bad?
4. Have you ever acted first and thought about it later? What happened? 
5. What is the craziest thing you’ve seen someone do lately—either in person or online?
6.  What are some good things that can turn bad if you've had too much of them?

Bottom Line Week 5: Jesus is the light of the world.

Memory Verse:  “LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE SO OTHERS CAN SEE IT. THEN THEY WILL SEE THE GOOD THINGS YOU DO. AND THEY WILL BRING GLORY TO YOUR FATHER WHO IS IN HEAVEN.” MATTHEW 5:16, NIRV 

1. How can you show someone you care? 
2. Who is someone you know who loves people like Jesus does?

Bottom Line Week 2: Use what you have to help others

Bottom Line Week 3: Make time to help others. 

Memory Verse:  “LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE SO OTHERS CAN SEE IT. THEN THEY WILL SEE THE GOOD THINGS YOU DO. AND THEY WILL BRING GLORY TO YOUR FATHER WHO IS IN HEAVEN.” MATTHEW 5:16, NIRV 

Questions:

1. “What does it mean to shine God’s light? And how can you do that in the places you go every week?” 
2. “What do you have that you can use to help others?
3. “Tell me about a time when someone spent extra time with you and made you feel special. What did they do or say?” 

Bottom Line Week 4: Never stop growing in wisdom.

Memory Verse:  “If any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He will give it to you. God gives freely to everyone and doesn’t find fault. James 1:5, NIrV  

Questions:

1. What makes someone wise? 
2. “Who are some of your closest friends right now? What do you like the most about them?”
3. What is a choice you have to make now or coming up that you need wisdom for?

Bottom Line Week 2: When you see yourself clearly, you can make the wise choice. 

Memory Verse:  “If any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He will give it to you. God gives freely to everyone and doesn’t find fault. James 1:5, NIrV  

Questions:

1. “Who is someone that helped you lately? Who is someone you have helped?” 
2. “What is some wise advice you’ve heard?” 
3. "Tell us about a time when you had a choice to make, and you made a wise one. How did it make you feel?”

Bottom Line Week 4: Celebrate what God will do.

Memory Verse:   “ALWAYS BE JOYFUL BECAUSE YOU BELONG TO THE LORD. I WILL SAY IT AGAIN. BE JOYFUL!” PHILIPPIANS 4:4, NIRV 

Questions:

1. How do you feel when someone you love is having a hard time? What can you do to help them?
2. How can you have Joy while you are waiting.
3. share something God has done for each of you and celebrate it with a special treat.

Bottom Line Week 2: Jesus showed us how to have joy.

Memory Verse:  “ALWAYS BE JOYFUL BECAUSE YOU BELONG TO THE LORD. I WILL SAY IT AGAIN. BE JOYFUL!” PHILIPPIANS 4:4, NIRV

Questions:

1. Share one thing about the person sitting with you that brings joy to your world.
2. Who is someone you know who seems joyful?
3. What is one way we could show joy like Jesus?

Bottom Line Week 4: Find joy in what you see around you. 

Bottom Line Week 5: There’s always a reason to celebrate. 

Memory Verse:  “A CHEERFUL HEART MAKES YOU HEALTHY. BUT A BROKEN SPIRIT DRIES YOU UP.” PROVERBS 17:22, NIRV 

Questions:

1. What is something that took longer than you wanted it to? 
2. What is hard about celebrating the little things that God does?
3. Brainstorm a way as a family that you can celebrate God this week!

Bottom Line Week 2: Make a Habit of Choosing joy.

Memory Verse:  “A CHEERFUL HEART MAKES YOU HEALTHY. BUT A BROKEN SPIRIT DRIES YOU UP.” PROVERBS 17:22, NIRV 

Questions:

1. What is something or someone who brings you joy? Why? 
2. How can you remember to make a habit of choosing joy? 
3. What kind of habits would you like to start or stop?

Bottom Line Week 4: Practice living for God

Memory Verse:  “TRAINING THE BODY HAS SOME VALUE. BUT BEING GODLY HAS VALUE IN EVERY WAY. IT PROMISES HELP FOR THE LIFE YOU ARE NOW LIVING AND THE LIFE TO COME.” 1 TIMOTHY 4:8, NIRV 

Questions:

1. Think about something that God has given you that you're thankful for. Who is one person you can share that with?
2. Why is it better to lives God's way instead of our way?

Bottom Line Week 2: Practice Praying to God

Memory Verse:  “TRAINING THE BODY HAS SOME VALUE. BUT BEING GODLY HAS VALUE IN EVERY WAY. IT PROMISES HELP FOR THE LIFE YOU ARE NOW LIVING AND THE LIFE TO COME.” 1 TIMOTHY 4:8, NIRV 

Questions:

1. Who are people in your life that you listen to? Why is it a good thing to listen to those we trust? 
2. Do you find it easy or hard to talk to God when things aren’t going the way you thought? When things are good? Why do you think that is?
3. “What is something you have prayed about lately?”

Bottom Line Week 4: God is with you while you wait.

Memory Verse:  “WAIT FOR THE LORD. BE STRONG AND DON’T LOSE HOPE. WAIT FOR THE LORD.”  PSALM 27:14, NIRV 

Questions:

1. What can you do when you feel like you cannot wait any longer?
2. Name something you’re worried about right now. Talk to God about it and ask him to help you with it!

Bottom Line Week 2: When you think you can’t wait, think twice.

Memory Verse:  “WAIT FOR THE LORD. BE STRONG AND DON’T LOSE HOPE. WAIT FOR THE LORD.”  PSALM 27:14, NIRV 

Questions:

1. What is challenging about being patient? 
2. Why is it important to talk to God during a time where we have to wait? How has God helped you when you have had to wait?
3. Is there a time where you made a decision and you regretted it? What could you have done differently?

Bottom Line Week 4: Jesus came to be our savior.

Bottom Line Week 5: Jesus is Alive! 

Memory Verse:  “If possible live in peace with everyone. Do that as much as you can.” Romans 12:18, NIrV

Questions:

1. How can you know when it’s time to let someone else help? 
2. What can you do when it feels impossible to have peace with someone?
3. How does knowing how Jesus lived help inspire you to have peace with others?

Bottom Line Week 2: You can show you care by letting go of what’s fair.

Memory Verse:  “If possible live in peace with everyone. Do that as much as you can.” Romans 12:18, NIrV

Questions:

1. What does it mean when we say something is fair?
2. What is the biggest challenge face when trying to have peace with those around you?
3. How can you show you care by letting go of what’s fair this week?

Bottom Line Week 4: Be kind to people who are different than you.

Memory Verse:  “You are God’s chosen people. You are holy and dearly loved. So put on tender mercy and kindness as if they were your clothes. Don’t be proud. Be gentle and patient.” Colossians 3:12

Questions:

1. What is  one thing you want to do that can help you to remember to be kind?
2. Why do you think it's important that Jesus tells us to go over and above in our kindness towards others?
3. What can we learn about God knowing that his kindness is for everyone?

Bottom Line Week 2: Be kind to the people closest to you.

Memory Verse:  “You are God’s chosen people. You are holy and dearly loved. So put on tender mercy and kindness as if they were your clothes. Don’t be proud. Be gentle and patient.” Colossians 3:12

Questions:

1. Who in your life comes to mind when you think of kindness? What do they do that is kind?
2. Share a time when you did something kind for someone else. How did doing that for them make you feel?
3. Think of someone you can show kindness to this week!  Share the name with each other and help each other remember to be kind to them this week!

Bottom Line week 4: Use Your Words Wisely.  

Memory Verse: “Suppose you can be trusted with something very little. Then you can also be trusted with something very large.” Luke 16:10a, NIrV 

Questions: 

1. What is something you have to do often that requires hard work? Do you like doing it or do you try to avoid it?
2. Why do you think it's important to do hard things?
3. Why is it important to know that our words have power? What’s a good example of using our words wisely?

Bottom Line week 2: Share what you have.  

Memory Verse: “Suppose you can be trusted with something very little. Then you can also be trusted with something very large.” Luke 16:10a, NIrV 

Questions: 

1. When is it hard to love other people? Why?
2. What is something that is really easy for you to share? What is something that is hard for you to share?

Bottom Line week 4: Jesus is for everyone.  

Memory Verse: “A CHILD WILL BE BORN TO US. A SON WILL BE GIVEN TO US.” ISAIAH 9:6, NIRV

Questions: 

1. When is it hard to have Joy? When is it easier to have Joy?

2. Why is it important to share God’s love with everyone?

3. What makes the Christmas season the perfect time to share God’s love with others?

Bottom Line week 2: You can have peace because God has a plan.  

Memory Verse: “A CHILD WILL BE BORN TO US. A SON WILL BE GIVEN TO US.” ISAIAH 9:6, NIRV

Questions: 

1. Why do you think it's important to keep promises? How do you think others feel when we don't keep our promises?

2. Why is it helpful to know that God has a plan? What are good times to have a plan for something?

Bottom Line week 4: Make a habit of being grateful. 

Memory Verse: “GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD, BECAUSE HE IS GOOD. HIS FAITHFUL LOVE CONTINUES FOREVER.” PSALM 136:1, NIRV 

Questions: 

1. Why is saying thank you an important part of gratitude?

How do you feel when someone thanks you?

2. Brainstorm as a family some habits you can create to practice gratitude all throughout the year!

Bottom Line week 2: Celebrate what God has done. 

Memory Verse: “GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD, BECAUSE HE IS GOOD. HIS FAITHFUL LOVE CONTINUES FOREVER.” PSALM 136:1, NIRV 

Questions: 

1. When is it hard to practice gratitude? Why?

2. What is one thing you want to slow down and thank God for right now?