Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Family School Church


PARENTING is not dependent on programs and human plans. 
It is dependent upon God, His Word, and His Grace.

"Our Children don’t belong to us but to God.  Parenting is about what God has planned to do in our children through us.”  Paul Tripp

Here are videos about the 14 Gospel Principles from Paul Tripp's Parenting book 

Calling
Grace
Law
Inability
Identity
Process
Lost
Authority
Foolishness
Character
False Gods
Control
Rest
Mercy

SCHOOLS

What I've Learned About School Choice

  1. School isn’t a right and wrong decision.
  2. School isn’t necessarily a one-and-done decision.
  3. School isn’t entirely our decision.
  4. School isn’t a salvation decision.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

KIDZ:  Kids and families Intentionally Discipled Zealously.

Zealous by David Michael  tbcgrkidz.blogspot.com/2022/02/zealous-introduction.html

Zeal is so much more than enthusiasm and excitement.  "It is the result of a heart on fire for the glory of God that is uncontainable and spills out in zealous evangelism, discipleship, service, and good works." (p. 13)

1. Embrace a Biblical Vision for the Faith of the Next Generation 

2. Foster a Robust Partnership Between Church and Home

3. Teach the Breadth and Depth of the Whole Counsel of God

4. Proclaiming the Glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ

5. Disciple the Mind, Heart and the Will

6. Prayerful Dependence on God's Grace

7. Inspire Worship of God, for the Glory of God

Friday, October 25, 2024

October 27

This Week's Supported Worker is

The Wednesday, October 30th, AWANA theme is Bible Character Costume Night.

Toddler

  • Jesus Made a Deaf Man Hear
  • Jesus helps us by His power
  • Mark 7:31 – 37
  • Psalm 51:8

PreK/ K

  • God’s Grace for the World
  • God’s promises always come true.
  • Genesis 8:1 – 9:17
  • Psalm 89:34

1st

  • God Accomplished His Will
  • God is worthy of our faith and obedience.
  • Gen. 27:1-40

2nd-3rd SS

  • God Chose Jacob over Esau
  • God is worthy of our trust no matter our circumstances.
  • Gen. 25:19-34; 27
  • Jer 17:7, 8a

4th–5th SS

  • Fallout of Adam’s Sins
  • God cursed Adam and Eve for disobeying Him.
  • Genesis 3:1 – 19
  • Romans 5:12

1st–5th  CC

  • Brother Against Brother
  • God’s plan to provide salvation could never be stopped
  • Genesis 4;5
  • Romans 5:19

Friday, October 18, 2024

October 20

This Week's Supported Worker is Alpha Grand Rapids

This Wednesday, October 23rd, is AWANA store night.

Toddlers

  • Jesus Healed a Withered hand
  • Jesus cares about our bodies.
  • Matthew 12:9 – 13
  • Psalm 111:1

PreK/ K

  • God’s Grace for Noah
  • God sent Jesus as the way of salvation.
  • Genesis 6; 7
  • Genesis 6:8

1st SS

  • God Provided a Substitute
  • God provided Christ as our substitute sacrifice for sin
  • Gen. 21:1-7; 22:1-19

2nd-3rd SS

  • God Tested Abraham’s Faith
  • God teaches us to have faith in Him.
  • Gen. 18:1-15; 21:1-8; 22:1-19
  • Hebrews 11:1

4th–5th SS

  • Enemy Number One
  • God allowed His angels to choose to love and serve Him.
  • Gen 3:15; Is 14:12-15; Ez 28:12-17; John 8:44; Col 2:13 – 15; Rev. 20:10

1st–5th  CC

  • God Gives Grace
  • God offers salvation by His grace
  • Genesis 3:20-24
  • Romans 5:19

Friday, October 11, 2024

October 13

This Week's Supported Workers are 

The Wednesday, October 16th, AWANA theme is AWANA Team Color Night.

Toddlers

  • Jesus healed a woman’s back
  • Jesus cares about our bodies.
  • Luke 13:10 – 13
  • Psalm 111:1

PreK/ K

  • God’s Grace for Adam
  • God offers to forgive us our sins
  • Genesis 3
  • Col. 1:14

1st SS

    • God Made a Promise
    • God promised to bless the world through Abraham.
    • Gen. 12:1-9; 15

    2nd-3rd SS

    • God Promised Salvation
    • Jesus fulfilled God’s promise to bless the nations.
    • Gen. 11:1–12:4; 15
    • Galatians 3:8

    4th–5th SS

    • God Created a Heavenly Host
    • God created angels to worship Him and do His will in the world.
    • Various Scriptures
    • Col 1:16

    1st–5th  CC

    • God Demands Justice
    • God’s justice demands punishment for sin
    • Genesis 3:14-19
    • Romans 5:19

    Friday, October 4, 2024

    October 6

    This Week's Supported Workers are the Bettigs.

    Additional Resource:  The Tough Questions class' topic this morning is LGBTQIA2S+.  

    Two of the tough questions are:
    What do you do when your child says he is gay?
    What do you do when your gay child says "I do"?

    You can check out the class notes on Monday, 10/7/24, at drodgersjr.blogspot.com/2024/10/tough-questions-week-5.html

    Toddlers

    • Jesus Received Praise
    • Jesus deserves our praise
    • John 9:8 – 38
    • Psalm 147:5

    PreK/ K

    • God Provided Food
    • God provides for our needs.
    • Gen 1:29-31; 2:16, 17
    • Genesis 1:29

    1st

    • God Rescued a Family
    • God offers to rescue us from our sin.
    • Gen. 6:1–9:17

    2nd-3rd SS

    • God’s Mercy Preserved the Nations
    • God can carry out His plans no matter what.
    • Gen. 10; 11
    • Psalm 145:9

    4th–5th SS

    • God Created Marriage
    • God created marriage to between on man and one woman.
    • Gen 2:18 – 25
    • Genesis 2:24

    1st–5th  CC

    • The First Sin
    • Sin ruined God’s perfect creation
    • Genesis 3:1-13
    • Romans 5:19