June 25

Here are some Theology Matters notes on the Holy Spirit for families to use during family devotional times.

The Holy Spirit is part of the Big Theology for Little Hearts.
The series provides definitions and illustrations "to help young minds gain a foundational understanding of God's Word."

Words in the book are triune, regeneration, Pentecost, indwelling, conviction, sanctification, gifts of the Spirit, Fruit of the Spirit, guide, and perseverance.

One of the pages from The Holy Spirit

CEF (Child Evangelism Fellowship) has an article "Teach Kids About the Holy Spirit" that contains five words to help children better understand the Holy Spirit.

This week's ministry is Community Kids.

Toddler

• God Made Sun, Moon, & Stars
• God created the amazing sun, moon, and stars.
• Genesis 1:14-19
• Gen 2:4

PreK/ K

• Israel Shouted to the Lord
• God’s power is amazing.
• Joshua 6:6 – 27
• Ps. 147:5

2^nd-3^rd SS

• Gideon Feared the Enemy
• God wants us to fear Him above all else.
• Judges 6
• Psalm 25:12

4^th–5^th SS

• Serve God Wisely
• God’s wisdom is our guide for serving Him.
• Josh 9:1-10:27

1^st–5^th  CC

• God Delivers Israel from Syria
• God’s power is the greatest by far.
• 2 Kings 6:8 – 7:20
• 1 King 18:37-39

In the 1st - 5th grade, we are using prayer dice.  Now before anyone jumps to conclusions, this is a way to help families during prayer times.

Dice #1 has the following words:  Request; Praise; Sing; Tell; Recite; Recall/

Dice #2 has the following words:  God's Power; God's Care; God's Provision' God's Love; God's Trustworthiness; God's Word.

The dice are rolled.

The two phrases are used to pray.  For example, 

• Request & God's Provision  - Pray for a need someone else has or make a prayer request of his own.
• Praise and God's Word - Pray God for His Word.
• Sing and God's Love - Sing a song about God's love
• Tell and God's Worthiness - Tell a fact about God's trustworthiness
• Recite and God's Care - Recite a verse or part of a verse about God's care.
• Recall and God's love - Recall an example of God's love, either in a Bible account or in his/her own life