Driving Home The Point: Week of November 25th, 2007

This week in KidZone Ministries, we are learning that God wants to help us with our problems.

BIBLE CHALLENGE: List at least 3 verses in the Bible that talk about God helping us with our problems. Bonus Question: What are the words that Johosephat's amry sang to the Lord?

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Bible Story: Jehoshaphat Trusts God for Victory (2 Chronicles 20:1-30)

Key Verse: 1 Peter 5:7 "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

PARENTZ!
@Home with your child: On the top of a piece of paper write, "I PRAISE GOD FOR..."and tape it to the refrigerator. Tell your child to encourage family members to write one praise on the sheed of paper every time they open the refrigerator.

@Home with your Preschooler: Play a praise song and move to the music with your child. Explain that we can praise God when we're happy and talk to God when we're sad.

WE WHO FOLLOW CHRIST ARE CITIZENS OF HIS AMAZING KINGDOM. WHEN WE FACE DIFFICULT BATTLES, JESUS IS BESIDE US. HE GIVES US WISDOM--AND A STRATEGY THAT EVENTUALLY LEADS TO VICTORY AND PEACE.

For more family activities related to this lesson, check out http://www.faithweaver.com/ and click on "Home Connect."

What will my child be learning this year?

The 3-year Scope & Sequence of the curriculum that KidZone uses, provides an overview of the Bible every three years. To help students understand the Old Testament as a whole, learners explore it chronologically during the summer and fall quarters. Winter and spring quarter FaithWeaver lessons focus on the New Testament.

Click on the links below to view the current KZ Scope & Sequence.
http://faithweaver.com/pdfs/FWScopeSequence2007_08.pdf

Driving Home the Point & Bible Challenge: Week of Nov. 18th - 24th, 2007

This week in KidZone Ministries, we are learning that God wants us to be faithful.

BIBLE CHALLENGE: Who was the only person other than Elijah to be taken to heaven without dying first? BONUS QUESTION: When is the next time Elijah is seen on earth?

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Bible Story: God Takes Elijah To Heaven (2 Kings 2:1-15)

Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:31 "So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

@Home with your child: Draw an outline of a child on a large piece of paper. Give family members markers, and have each person write qualities of a good friend inside that outline. Don't quit until you have at least 10 qualities. Then vote to pick the three your family thinks are most important. Talk about how each of you can better demonstrate those three qualities in your friendships. Brainstorm ways to show this kind of friendship to your neighbors-- and follow through!

Bible Challenge: Week of November 11th - 18th, 2007

Elijah traveled 40 days and 40 nights without food. He must have gotten very hungry! Who else fasted for 40 days and 40 nights?

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Our winners of last weeks Bible Challenge were:
Alex Zilar
Mary Townsend
Christopher Mitchell

Driving Home The Point: Week of November 11th - 8th, 2007

This week in KidZone Ministries, we are learning that when we feel alone, GOD IS WITH US.

Bible Story: God Speaks To Elijah in a Whisper (1 Kings 19:9-18)

Key Verse: Isaiah 41:10 "Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strenghten you and help you. I will hold you up in with my victorious right hand."

@Home with your child: Plan a fun family outing-- a game of Frisbee in the park, roller skating, or a meal at a fun resturant, for example. Make sure that everyone takes a "souvenir" from the experience (a ticket stub, a leaf from the park, a cup). Talk about how good it feels to do things with people who love us. Then talk about God's love, and ask kids to think of times that they feel God's love is with them. Explain that God is always with them, and ask them to keep their souveniers where they'll see them often to remind them that God is always with them.

WHEN JESUS LEADS OUR LIVES, WE ARE NEVER ALONE. EVEN WHEN WE'RE DISCOURAGED OR LONELY, WE CAN EXPERIENCE HIS PRESENCE--AND THE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF OTHER CHRISTIANS.

Driving Home The Point: Week of November 4th - 9th, 2007

This week in KidZone Ministries, we are learning that we need to put God first in our lives.

Bible Story: Elijah Challenges the Prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:16-40)

Key Verse: Exodus 20:2-3

@Home with your child: Have each family member draw a picture of a favorite hero from TV, movies, or other stories. Talk about what it would be like to be that hero's "sidekick" or helper. Then have everyone draw something that represents God. Talk about how to be God's helper. Be sure to discuss the difference between any heroes named and God. Ask why we should choose to serve God.

JESUS HONORS THOSE WHO FOLLOW HIM. HAVING A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS ALWAYS REQUIRES SACRIFICE, BUT ALWAYS BRINGS PEACE AND ASSURANCE.

Bible Challenge: Week of November 4th-9th, 2007

What is this week's memory verse, what does it mean and are you going to memorize it this week?
CLUE: It is on your Family Devo paper

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