Paul had been one of the leaders persecuting the church, but when he met Jesus on the road to Damascus, all of that changed. Paul became a follower of Jesus and would spend the rest of his life on mission, telling others about the One he used to persecute. Jesus can truly save anyone.
Church is not a building or a program, it is the people God has saved by Jesus, gathered together for a purpose.
Wondering what tp do with the kids to keep helping them understand the significance of Easter? Mum Ali, mother of 3 at Garden Suburb am has found this great colouring book, read how she is planning to use it this week with her kids.
It might feel that there is a lot of opposition for churches in the 21st century, but this unit shows us this is normal. God’s church has been experiencing opposition from the very beginning.
Have you ever thought that your kids are not actually yours, but given to you by God for a time to nurture? And if this is true, then maybe I’m not the person who knows my child best….
New Congregations starting on Feb 11 2024 brings in NEW look Kids Church Programs at our City and Garden Suburb Campuses. Find out all you need to know, what to bring and where to find the check-in stations.
As the church began, Peter played a key role, following the example Jesus had set. Like Jesus, Peter preached the gospel, healed people, and confronted sin—all so that others might come to know Christ, too.
Before Jesus returned to be with the Father, He gave His followers the mission to continue what He had begun. But this is a mission they would not be able to complete in their own power. Jesus would send the Holy Spirit to change them and empower them to be His witnesses to the world.
Jesus’ resurrection was no secret. For 40 days, Jesus appeared to His disciples and hundreds of others so that they would know He is alive forevermore. Jesus wants everyone to know Him, trust Him, and live for Him.
“With all your family has going on, you may think you don’t have time for family discipleship. The truth is, with all your family has going on, you can’t afford not to be dedicated to family discipleship”'
The darkest day the world has ever seen became the brightest day one glorious Sunday morning. After Jesus was unjustly convicted of a crime, He was crucified and His body was placed in a tomb. But on the third day, Jesus rose from the dead, defeating sin and death and rising again as the conquering King.
Kids love learning through experience and getting hands-on. As Jesus ate His last meal with his disciples he gave them a tangible way to remember the significance of His death on the cross. Is this an appropriate sacrament for kids to partake in?
The time for Jesus’ rejection was at hand. After sharing a special meal with His disciples, Jesus was betrayed by one of His own and was arrested. Even as His death approached, Jesus continued to act as a perfect Priest, loving His followers and praying to the Father on their behalf.
As the final days of Jesus’ earthly ministry drew near and His rejection was at hand, He continued to warn all who would listen to turn from sin and trust in Him. Failing to believe in Jesus and to love God and live accordingly has consequences.
Even though Jesus performed amazing miracles, including raising someone from the dead, the religious leaders rejected Jesus and managed to turn the people against Him too. Their sinful hearts were hard. Even this rejection, however, was part of God’s plan to bring salvation to the world.
Jesus taught like no one else—as One who has authority. Everything Jesus taught about revealed what God’s kingdom is like, the kingdom that Jesus had come to establish in full.
During His earthly ministry, Jesus performed a number of amazing miracles. He calmed storms, healed sickness, fed multitudes, and more. Each miracle was done out of compassion for people, but also to prove that He is the Son of God.
May 7 - May 21 2023
As Jesus began His ministry of miracles and teachings, not everyone responded in the same way. Some rejected Jesus outright. Others were amazed by Jesus but didn’t understand Him. But some came to place their faith in Him and worship Him for who He is: the Son of God.
At some point kids will need to decide how they respond to Jesus. Will they worship Him or reject Him as their saviour from sin?
How can we be saved?
We are only saved through faith in Jesus.
Without faith it is impossible to please God.
Those who come to God must believe that he exists.
And they must believe that he rewards those who look to him.
Hebrews 11:6 NIrV
Click these links to access the digital content from the kids’ lessons,
along with family discussion questions and activities.
21.1: People Rejected Jesus (Luke 4)
21.2: People Were Amazed by Jesus (Luke 4)
21.3: Peter Worshiped Jesus (Luke 5)
21.4: We Are Saved by Faith in Jesus (Hebrews 11)
Sing-Along Videos, Book Reviews and more, click below.
Jesus is not just a historical figure but our saviour and redeemer - for ALL people. It can be easy for kids to become over-familiar with Jesus having learned about Him from a young age. We want to keep expanding their view and awe of Jesus, helping them understand He is their personal saviour, and the saviour of the whole world.
We’ve reached the end of our time going through the old testament and so we start our 18 month journey seeing how a lot of the OT promises are fulfilled in Jesus. Jesus’ arrival was for a purpose, this unit helps kids understand what that purpose is.
