In today's lesson we learn about ...
One Body But Many Parts --- 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

In our final week, we head to something Paul wrote to the church in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27.
God’s Spirit gives each of us different gifts and abilities. Rather than feeling jealous of others or wanting a gift or skill that someone else has, we should make the most of our own, combine them with what others have, and make a greater difference! This is how the church is meant to work.

Our Bottom Line This Week Is: ... We Can Use Our Gifts Together To Make A Difference.
 
No matter how big or small they appear, all gifts and abilities can make a great difference in the world. But there’s a way they can be even greater. When you believe that Jesus is who He says He is, then you’re a part of something bigger than just yourself.
When we use our gifts and abilities together, we can make a greater difference than we can on our own.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "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

Remember that Individuality is: Discovering who you’re meant to be so you can make a difference.
=============================================================================CONNECTION BETWEEN INITIATIVE AND GOD’S CHARACTER, SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG PICTURE.
INDIVIDUALITY IS A REFLECTION OF THE CHARACTER OF GOD.

God is one of a kind, with no beginning and no end. Everything God has created is unique and one of a kind, including people created in God’s image. Every person is an original reflection of God in how they love, care for others, imagine, create, and solve problems.
 
To see how we can do this well, we should look to Jesus. Jesus showed us what it means to be created in God’s image in the way He loved all people and helped people feel like they had value—no matter who they were or what they had done. We can reflect this as we discover who we’re meant to be and live out the individuality God gave us.

In today's lesson we learn how ...
David Praises  ---  2 Samuel 6:12-15

Story Focus: “We Can Celebrate That God Made Me To Do Big Things.”

We will wrap up the month with a huge celebration! Just like David praised God, we will, too!
We have a lot to celebrate! Not only did God make us; He made us to do big things! God made me to do big things—that is what we want our preschoolers to know.
We want them to believe without a doubt that the God who made all things made them in His image to do things that matter. That’s a pretty big thing.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "Be Strong And Courageous. Do Not Be Afraid…For The Lord Your God Goes With You” Deuteronomy 31:6 , (NIV)

Our Bottom Line This Month Is: ... “God Made Me Do Big Things.”
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Preschoolers love to show adults how BIG they are . . .
“Look at my BIG muscles! Look how BIG I can jump! Look at this BIG bite!”

We don’t have to teach a preschooler to show everyone how big they are. And, if we’re all honest, there’s something deep inside us that wants to do something big, too. We want to show the world that we can do things that matter—things that really matter. Could it be that we were all made to do big things? We think so.
That is why we have planned an entire month around what being a Super Kid really looks like—doing the things God made us to do. God made us to do BIG things!

In today's lesson we learn about ...
One Body But Many Parts --- 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

In our final week, we head to something Paul wrote to the church in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27.
God’s Spirit gives each of us different gifts and abilities. Rather than feeling jealous of others or wanting a gift or skill that someone else has, we should make the most of our own, combine them with what others have, and make a greater difference! This is how the church is meant to work.

Our Bottom Line This Week Is: ... We Can Use Our Gifts Together To Make A Difference.
 
No matter how big or small they appear, all gifts and abilities can make a great difference in the world. But there’s a way they can be even greater. When you believe that Jesus is who He says He is, then you’re a part of something bigger than just yourself.
When we use our gifts and abilities together, we can make a greater difference than we can on our own.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "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

Remember that Individuality is: Discovering who you’re meant to be so you can make a difference.
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CONNECTION BETWEEN INITIATIVE AND GOD’S CHARACTER, SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG PICTURE.
INDIVIDUALITY IS A REFLECTION OF THE CHARACTER OF GOD.

God is one of a kind, with no beginning and no end. Everything God has created is unique and one of a kind, including people created in God’s image. Every person is an original reflection of God in how they love, care for others, imagine, create, and solve problems.
To see how we can do this well, we should look to Jesus. Jesus showed us what it means to be created in God’s image in the way He loved all people and helped people feel like they had value—no matter who they were or what they had done. We can reflect this as we discover who we’re meant to be and live out the individuality God gave us.

In today's lesson we learn about ...
Timothy --- 1 Timothy 4:12

Next, we head to something Paul wrote to Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:12.
Timothy was a gifted young leader who Paul mentored. Paul wrote to Timothy and reminded him to stay faithful to the task God gave him. Even though Timothy was young, God could use him to lead the church and point people to Jesus.

Our Bottom Line This Week Is: ...  You Can Make A Difference Right Now.
 
As we discover more about our individuality, we realize that God created us for a purpose. God can use our strengths as we help others and show them what it means to follow Jesus.

Through Timothy’s story, we hope that kids start to understand the purpose God has for them.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "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

Remember that Individuality is: Discovering who you’re meant to be so you can make a difference.
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CONNECTION BETWEEN INITIATIVE AND GOD’S CHARACTER, SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG PICTURE
INDIVIDUALITY IS A REFLECTION OF THE CHARACTER OF GOD.

God is one of a kind, with no beginning and no end. Everything God has created is unique and one of a kind, including people created in God’s image. Every person is an original reflection of God in how they love, care for others, imagine, create, and solve problems.
 
To see how we can do this well, we should look to Jesus. Jesus showed us what it means to be created in God’s image in the way He loved all people and helped people feel like they had value—no matter who they were or what they had done. We can reflect this as we discover who we’re meant to be and live out the individuality God gave us.

In today's lesson we learn when ...
David Helps Mephibosheth ---  1 Samuel 20:14-17 & 1 Samuel 9:1-13

Story Focus: “God Made Me To Help Others.”  
 
Week four, King David shows us that big things don’t have to involve battling lions and giants. A big thing can simply be helping someone out, like when King David helped Mephibosheth. And no one, not even a king, will ever be too important to lend a helping hand.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "Be Strong And Courageous. Do Not Be Afraid…For The Lord Your God Goes With You” Deuteronomy 31:6 , (NIV)

Our Bottom Line This Month Is: ... “God Made Me Do Big Things.”
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Preschoolers love to show adults how BIG they are . . .
“Look at my BIG muscles! Look how BIG I can jump! Look at this BIG bite!”

We don’t have to teach a preschooler to show everyone how big they are. And, if we’re all honest, there’s something deep inside us that wants to do something big, too. We want to show the world that we can do things that matter—things that really matter. Could it be that we were all made to do big things? We think so.
 
That is why we have planned an entire month around what being a Super Kid really looks like—doing the things God made us to do. God made us to do BIG things!

In today's lesson we learn about ...
Timothy's Story --- 1 Timothy 4:12

Next, we head to something Paul wrote to Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:12.
Timothy was a gifted young leader who Paul mentored. Paul wrote to Timothy and reminded him to stay faithful to the task God gave him. Even though Timothy was young, God could use him to lead the church and point people to Jesus.

Our Bottom Line This Week Is: ...  You Can Make A Difference Right Now.
 
As we discover more about our individuality, we realize that God created us for a purpose. God can use our strengths as we help others and show them what it means to follow Jesus.

Through Timothy’s story, we hope that kids start to understand the purpose God has for them.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "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
 
Remember that Individuality is: Discovering who you’re meant to be so you can make a difference
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CONNECTION BETWEEN INITIATIVE AND GOD’S CHARACTER, SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG PICTURE
INDIVIDUALITY IS A REFLECTION OF THE CHARACTER OF GOD.

God is one of a kind, with no beginning and no end. Everything God has created is unique and one of a kind, including people created in God’s image. Every person is an original reflection of God in how they love, care for others, imagine, create, and solve problems.
 
To see how we can do this well, we should look to Jesus. Jesus showed us what it means to be created in God’s image in the way He loved all people and helped people feel like they had value—no matter who they were or what they had done. We can reflect this as we discover who we’re meant to be and live out the individuality God gave us.

In today's lesson we learn about ...
Lydia ---  Acts 16:13-15

In week three, we head to Acts 16:13-15. We look at a moment from one of Paul’s travels where we meet a woman named Lydia.

Lydia had a unique skill: the art of making clothing with purple dye. This set her apart and gave her standing among the “upper crust” of Philippian society. Lydia also followed God. When Paul and his companions traveled to Philippi, they found Lydia and other women meeting and praying. Lydia became a follower of Jesus and became a leader in the church at Philippi.

Our Bottom Line This Week Is: ...  Use Your Gifts To Help Others.
 
Each of us has something we’re good at. Just like God used Lydia, God can use our skills and talents to help others and make a difference in the world around us.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "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

Remember that Individuality is: Discovering who you’re meant to be so you can make a difference.
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CONNECTION BETWEEN INITIATIVE AND GOD’S CHARACTER, SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG PICTURE.
INDIVIDUALITY IS A REFLECTION OF THE CHARACTER OF GOD.

God is one of a kind, with no beginning and no end. Everything God has created is unique and one of a kind, including people created in God’s image. Every person is an original reflection of God in how they love, care for others, imagine, create, and solve problems.
 
To see how we can do this well, we should look to Jesus. Jesus showed us what it means to be created in God’s image in the way He loved all people and helped people feel like they had value—no matter who they were or what they had done. We can reflect this as we discover who we’re meant to be and live out the individuality God gave us.

In today's lesson we learn about ...
Lydia ---  Acts 16:13-15

In week three, we head to Acts 16:13-15. We look at a moment from one of Paul’s travels where we meet a woman named Lydia.

Lydia had a unique skill: the art of making clothing with purple dye. This set her apart and gave her standing among the “upper crust” of Philippian society. Lydia also followed God. When Paul and his companions traveled to Philippi, they found Lydia and other women meeting and praying. Lydia became a follower of Jesus and became a leader in the church at Philippi.

Our Bottom Line This Week Is: ...  Use Your Gifts To Help Others.
 
Each of us has something we’re good at. Just like God used Lydia, God can use our skills and talents to help others and make a difference in the world around us.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "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

Remember that Individuality is: Discovering who you’re meant to be so you can make a difference.
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CONNECTION BETWEEN INITIATIVE AND GOD’S CHARACTER, SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG PICTURE
INDIVIDUALITY IS A REFLECTION OF THE CHARACTER OF GOD.

God is one of a kind, with no beginning and no end. Everything God has created is unique and one of a kind, including people created in God’s image. Every person is an original reflection of God in how they love, care for others, imagine, create, and solve problems.
 
To see how we can do this well, we should look to Jesus. Jesus showed us what it means to be created in God’s image in the way He loved all people and helped people feel like they had value—no matter who they were or what they had done. We can reflect this as we discover who we’re meant to be and live out the individuality God gave us.

In today's lesson we learn about ...
David And Goliath ---  1 Samuel 17:1-50

Story Focus: “God Made Me Do Big Things.

In week three, David begins making his way into the public eye when he does another really big thing.
David defeats Goliath, who happens to be a really, really big person. Not only does David defeat him, but he does it with just a sling and a stone.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "Be Strong And Courageous. Do Not Be Afraid…For The Lord Your God Goes With You” Deuteronomy 31:6 , (NIV)

Our Bottom Line This Month Is: ... “God Made Me Do Big Things.”
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Preschoolers love to show adults how BIG they are . . .
“Look at my BIG muscles! Look how BIG I can jump! Look at this BIG bite!”

We don’t have to teach a preschooler to show everyone how big they are. And, if we’re all honest, there’s something deep inside us that wants to do something big, too. We want to show the world that we can do things that matter—things that really matter. Could it be that we were all made to do big things? We think so.
 
That is why we have planned an entire month around what being a Super Kid really looks like—doing the things God made us to do. God made us to do BIG things!

In today's lesson we learn about ...
David Protects Sheep  ---  1 Samuel 17:34-37
 
Story Focus: “God Has Made Me Do Big Things Anywhere.”

Week two, David is still out in the field with those sheep.
God made us to do big things anywhere— even out in a field in the middle of nowhere! Fighting off a lion so it doesn’t hurt your sheep qualifies as a pretty big thing.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "Be Strong And Courageous. Do Not Be Afraid…For The Lord Your God Goes With You” Deuteronomy 31:6 , (NIV)

Our Bottom Line This Month Is: ... “God Made Me Do Big Things.”
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Preschoolers love to show adults how BIG they are . . .
“Look at my BIG muscles! Look how BIG I can jump! Look at this BIG bite!” 

We don’t have to teach a preschooler to show everyone how big they are. And, if we’re all honest, there’s something deep inside us that wants to do something big, too. We want to show the world that we can do things that matter—things that really matter. Could it be that we were all made to do big things? We think so.
 
That is why we have planned an entire month around what being a Super Kid really looks like—doing the things God made us to do. God made us to do BIG things!

In today's lesson we learn about ...
Matthew --- Matthew 9:9-13

In week two, we turn to Matthew 9:9-13 and discover an essential moment from Matthew’s life.
As a tax collector, Matthew would have been shunned by Jews and Romans alike. He was seen as a traitor to the Jews. Matthew must have been shocked when Jesus came up to him and asked him to be one of His disciples. Matthew might have seen himself as unworthy, but that would have changed once Jesus made him feel valued.

Our Bottom Line This Week Is: ... Knowing Jesus Changes How You See Yourself.
 
Matthew might have seen himself as a mess. But Jesus chose Matthew to follow Him. Regardless of who we were or who we are right now, Jesus wants to have a relationship with us too. Jesus sees past our mistakes and sees the individual that God created.
When we know that Jesus sees us as valuable, we can start to understand that we’re valuable too.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "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

Remember that Individuality is: Discovering who you’re meant to be so you can make a difference.
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CONNECTION BETWEEN INITIATIVE AND GOD’S CHARACTER, SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG PICTURE.
INDIVIDUALITY IS A REFLECTION OF THE CHARACTER OF GOD.

God is one of a kind, with no beginning and no end. Everything God has created is unique and one of a kind, including people created in God’s image. Every person is an original reflection of God in how they love, care for others, imagine, create, and solve problems.
 
To see how we can do this well, we should look to Jesus. Jesus showed us what it means to be created in God’s image in the way He loved all people and helped people feel like they had value—no matter who they were or what they had done. We can reflect this as we discover who we’re meant to be and live out the individuality God gave us.

In today's lesson we learn about ...
Matthew --- Matthew 9:9-13

In week two, we turn to Matthew 9:9-13 and discover an essential moment from Matthew’s life.
As a tax collector, Matthew would have been shunned by Jews and Romans alike. He was seen as a traitor to the Jews. Matthew must have been shocked when Jesus came up to him and asked him to be one of His disciples. Matthew might have seen himself as unworthy, but that would have changed once Jesus made him feel valued.

Our Bottom Line This Week Is: ... Knowing Jesus Changes How You See Yourself. 
 
Matthew might have seen himself as a mess. But Jesus chose Matthew to follow Him. Regardless of who we were or who we are right now, Jesus wants to have a relationship with us too. Jesus sees past our mistakes and sees the individual that God created.
When we know that Jesus sees us as valuable, we can start to understand that we’re valuable too.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "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

Remember that Individuality is: Discovering who you’re meant to be so you can make a difference.
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CONNECTION BETWEEN INITIATIVE AND GOD’S CHARACTER, SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG PICTURE.
INDIVIDUALITY IS A REFLECTION OF THE CHARACTER OF GOD.

God is one of a kind, with no beginning and no end. Everything God has created is unique and one of a kind, including people created in God’s image. Every person is an original reflection of God in how they love, care for others, imagine, create, and solve problems.
 
To see how we can do this well, we should look to Jesus. Jesus showed us what it means to be created in God’s image in the way He loved all people and helped people feel like they had value—no matter who they were or what they had done. We can reflect this as we discover who we’re meant to be and live out the individuality God gave us.

In today's lesson we learn about the ...
Image Of God --- Genesis 1:26-28

In our first week, we start at the beginning—literally.
In Genesis 1:26-28, we read that when God created people, God did something special. We reflect God’s image to the world.

This doesn’t mean that we physically look like God. Instead, we demonstrate what God is like in the way we create and imagine, show love and kindness, seek justice, and offer mercy. We get to fill the earth with God’s goodness, each in our own individual way.

Our Bottom Line This Week Is: You were made in God’s image.
 
We hope to help kids understand that being made in the image of God means we can love, show kindness, be creative, solve problems, and care for others—all because we reflect and respond to God’s character.
Kids will get to explore how they can reflect God’s image to the people in their world.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "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

Remember that Individuality is: Discovering who you’re meant to be so you can make a difference.
=============================================================================THE CONNECTION BETWEEN INITIATIVE AND GOD’S CHARACTER, AS SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG PICTURE

INDIVIDUALITY IS A REFLECTION OF THE CHARACTER OF GOD.

God is one of a kind, with no beginning and no end. Everything God has created is unique and one of a kind, including people created in God’s image. Every person is an original reflection of God in how they love, care for others, imagine, create, and solve problems.
To see how we can do this well, we should look to Jesus. Jesus showed us what it means to be created in God’s image in the way He loved all people and helped people feel like they had value—no matter who they were or what they had done. We can reflect this as we discover who we’re meant to be and live out the individuality God gave us.

In today's lesson we learn about ...
David Chosen As ---  1 Samuel 16:6-13

Story Focus: “God Has Big Things For Us To Do.”
 
We will dive into the story of David in week one, and we will stay there all month long.
David’s story is so remarkable that one week is just not enough. We begin with David out in a field caring for his family’s sheep. Meanwhile, the prophet, Samuel, is at his house looking over his brothers hoping to find the next king. It turns out, God had big things for David to do.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "Be Strong And Courageous. Do Not Be Afraid…For The Lord Your God Goes With You” Deuteronomy 31:6 , (NIV)

Our Bottom Line This Month Is: ... “God Made Me Do Big Things.”
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Preschoolers love to show adults how BIG they are . . .
“Look at my BIG muscles! Look how BIG I can jump! Look at this BIG bite!”

We don’t have to teach a preschooler to show everyone how big they are. And, if we’re all honest, there’s something deep inside us that wants to do something big, too. We want to show the world that we can do things that matter—things that really matter. Could it be that we were all made to do big things? We think so.
 
That is why we have planned an entire month around what being a Super Kid really looks like—doing the things God made us to do. God made us to do BIG things!

In today's lesson we learn about the ...
Image Of God --- Genesis 1:26-28

In our first week, we start at the beginning—literally.
In Genesis 1:26-28, we read that when God created people, God did something special. We reflect God’s image to the world.

This doesn’t mean that we physically look like God. Instead, we demonstrate what God is like in the way we create and imagine, show love and kindness, seek justice, and offer mercy. We get to fill the earth with God’s goodness, each in our own individual way.

Our Bottom Line This Week Is: You were made in God’s image.
 
We hope to help kids understand that being made in the image of God means we can love, show kindness, be creative, solve problems, and care for others—all because we reflect and respond to God’s character.
Kids will get to explore how they can reflect God’s image to the people in their world.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "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

Remember that Individuality is: Discovering who you’re meant to be so you can make a difference.
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THE CONNECTION BETWEEN INITIATIVE AND GOD’S CHARACTER, AS SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG PICTURE.

INDIVIDUALITY IS A REFLECTION OF THE CHARACTER OF GOD.

God is one of a kind, with no beginning and no end. Everything God has created is unique and one of a kind, including people created in God’s image. Every person is an original reflection of God in how they love, care for others, imagine, create, and solve problems.
To see how we can do this well, we should look to Jesus. Jesus showed us what it means to be created in God’s image in the way He loved all people and helped people feel like they had value—no matter who they were or what they had done. We can reflect this as we discover who we’re meant to be and live out the individuality God gave us.

In today's lesson we learn about ...
The Wall Is Rebuilt --- Nehemiah 3 – 4, 6:15-16, 8:1-17

In our final week, we head to Nehemiah 3–4, 6:15-16, and 8:1-17 and read that God helped Nehemiah and the people finish the wall in only 52 days! They celebrated what God had done for them, not only during those 52 days but throughout their history as His people. They heard God’s word and remembered how God had been faithful to them. They had a lot to be thankful for!

Our Bottom Line This Week Is: ...  Hang Out With Wise People.
 
When we realize that God is doing amazing things in our lives, we can’t help but thank Him.
We pray that throughout this month, looking at Nehemiah’s story, kids will see how God helps them every day. We hope they learn to celebrate God’s continued work in their lives.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "Work at everything you do with all you heart. Work as if you were working for the Lord."  Colossians 3:23A , NIRV

Remember that Initiative is: Seeing What Needs To Be Done And Doing It.
Initiative is a reflection of the character of God.
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THE CONNECTION BETWEEN INITIATIVE AND GOD’S CHARACTER, AS SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG PICTURE

God took the initiative by sending Jesus to show us how much He loves us and fix the relationship between us. When we see a need and choose to do something about it, we reflect God’s image in us. Through our initiative, others can see the reality of God’s love for them.

As kids discover more about how we can reflect God’s character through taking initiative, they’ll spend the month studying the life of Nehemiah. Nehemiah’s life is a perfect example of someone who heard about a need, decided to check it out, trusted God, and dropped everything to finish the project.

We can’t wait to see how God helps your kids discover how they can show initiative in their lives.

In today's lesson we learn about ...
The Wall Is Rebuilt --- Nehemiah 3 – 4, 6:15-16, 8:1-17

In our final week, we head to Nehemiah 3–4, 6:15-16, and 8:1-17 and read that God helped Nehemiah and the people finish the wall in only 52 days! They celebrated what God had done for them, not only during those 52 days but throughout their history as His people. They heard God’s word and remembered how God had been faithful to them. They had a lot to be thankful for!

Our Bottom Line This Week Is: ...  Hang Out With Wise People.
 
When we realize that God is doing amazing things in our lives, we can’t help but thank Him.
We pray that throughout this month, looking at Nehemiah’s story, kids will see how God helps them every day. We hope they learn to celebrate God’s continued work in their lives.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "Work at everything you do with all you heart. Work as if you were working for the Lord."  Colossians 3:23A , NIRV

Remember that Initiative is: Seeing What Needs To Be Done And Doing It.
Initiative is a reflection of the character of God.
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THE CONNECTION BETWEEN INITIATIVE AND GOD’S CHARACTER, AS SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG PICTURE

God took the initiative by sending Jesus to show us how much He loves us and fix the relationship between us. When we see a need and choose to do something about it, we reflect God’s image in us. Through our initiative, others can see the reality of God’s love for them.

As kids discover more about how we can reflect God’s character through taking initiative, they’ll spend the month studying the life of Nehemiah. Nehemiah’s life is a perfect example of someone who heard about a need, decided to check it out, trusted God, and dropped everything to finish the project.
 
We can’t wait to see how God helps your kids discover how they can show initiative in their lives.

In today's lesson we learn about ...
Esther ---  Esther 2: 2 – 8:17

Story Focus: “God Is With Me So I Can Be Strong.”  
 
We will find ourselves in a royal court during week four as we hear about the strong actions of a queen named Esther. She risked her life to gain an audience with the king and plead for the lives of her people.

Bravery, wisdom, courage, and strength…our preschoolers can live out all of these things when they know that God is always with them. That is why we will say countless times this month, God is always with me.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "We Have The Lord Our God To Help Us” 2 Chronicles 32: 8 (NLT)
Our Bottom Line This Month Is: ... “God Is Always With Me.”
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Many of us remember a special toy or plush friend from our Toy Box that gave us comfort and companionship when we needed it. It’s part of growing up. We were made to want someone with us. And that Someone is Who we will be talking about this month. He is the only One who can truly always be with us.

We will say countless times this month, “God is always with me.” We want our preschoolers to believe it with all of their hearts. With this truth as a foundation, they can be brave and wise. They can have courage and strength.

Then, when the times comes that their favorite toy, blanket, or pillow cannot be with them, they will know that there is Someone who loves them and will always be with them. No matter where they go or what they do God is always with them … and you.

In today's lesson we learn about ...
Nehemiah And Sanballat ---  Nehemiah 2:19-20, 4, 6

In week three, we see how Nehemiah deals with some distractions in Nehemiah 2:19-20, 4, and 6. Not everyone liked what Nehemiah was doing. He had enemies who tried to get the people distracted from finishing the wall. But he sees through their plan and focused on the job God gave him to finish.

Our Bottom Line This Week Is: ...  Stay Focused On What Needs To Be Done.
 
From cleaning their rooms to finishing their homework, kids have all sorts of things that need to be done. But it often doesn’t take long for cleaning a room to become playing with the toys you’re supposed to be picking up. We hope kids will see that focusing on the task at hand is important. God has all sorts of jobs for us to do. We can trust Him to give us the focus we need to finish them.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "Work at everything you do with all you heart. Work as if you were working for the Lord."  Colossians 3:23A , NIRV

Remember that Initiative is: Seeing What Needs To Be Done And Doing It.
Initiative is a reflection of the character of God.
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THE CONNECTION BETWEEN INITIATIVE AND GOD’S CHARACTER, AS SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG PICTURE

God took the initiative by sending Jesus to show us how much He loves us and fix the relationship between us. When we see a need and choose to do something about it, we reflect God’s image in us. Through our initiative, others can see the reality of God’s love for them.

As kids discover more about how we can reflect God’s character through taking initiative, they’ll spend the month studying the life of Nehemiah. Nehemiah’s life is a perfect example of someone who heard about a need, decided to check it out, trusted God, and dropped everything to finish the project.

We can’t wait to see how God helps your kids discover how they can show initiative in their lives.

In today's lesson we learn about ...
Rahab and the Spies  ---  Joshua 2:1-22 ; 6:22-25

Story Focus: “God Is With Me So I Can Be Courageous.

Week three is the super exciting account of a woman named Rahab and how courageous she was to hide Joshua’s spies. Had she been caught, it would have been the end of her, but she had heard about the amazing things God had done and she wanted to be on His side!

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "We Have The Lord Our God To Help Us” 2 Chronicles 32: 8 (NLT)
Our Bottom Line This Month Is: ... “God Is Always With Me.”
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Many of us remember a special toy or plush friend from our Toy Box that gave us comfort and companionship when we needed it. It’s part of growing up. We were made to want someone with us. And that Someone is Who we will be talking about this month. He is the only One who can truly always be with us.

We will say countless times this month, “God is always with me.” We want our preschoolers to believe it with all of their hearts. With this truth as a foundation, they can be brave and wise. They can have courage and strength.

Then, when the times comes that their favorite toy, blanket, or pillow cannot be with them, they will know that there is Someone who loves them and will always be with them. No mat-ter where they go or what they do God is always with them … and you.

In today's lesson we learn about ...
The Wall Is Rebuilt --- Nehemiah 3 – 4, 6:15-16, 8:1-17

In our final week, we head to Nehemiah 3–4, 6:15-16, and 8:1-17 and read that God helped Nehemiah and the people finish the wall in only 52 days! They celebrated what God had done for them, not only during those 52 days but throughout their history as His people. They heard God’s word and remembered how God had been faithful to them. They had a lot to be thankful for!

Our Bottom Line This Week Is: ...  Hang Out With Wise People.
 
When we realize that God is doing amazing things in our lives, we can’t help but thank Him.
We pray that throughout this month, looking at Nehemiah’s story, kids will see how God helps them every day. We hope they learn to celebrate God’s continued work in their lives.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "Work at everything you do with all you heart. Work as if you were working for the Lord."  Colossians 3:23A , NIRV

Remember that Initiative is: Seeing What Needs To Be Done And Doing It.
Initiative is a reflection of the character of God.
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THE CONNECTION BETWEEN INITIATIVE AND GOD’S CHARACTER, AS SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG PICTURE

God took the initiative by sending Jesus to show us how much He loves us and fix the relationship between us. When we see a need and choose to do something about it, we reflect God’s image in us. Through our initiative, others can see the reality of God’s love for them. 

As kids discover more about how we can reflect God’s character through taking initiative, they’ll spend the month studying the life of Nehemiah. Nehemiah’s life is a perfect example of someone who heard about a need, decided to check it out, trusted God, and dropped everything to finish the project. 

We can’t wait to see how God helps your kids discover how they can show initiative in their lives.

In today's lesson we learn about ...
Deborah  ---  Judges 4 and 5
 
Story Focus: “God Is With Me So I Can Be Wise.”

Week two, we will learn about a remarkable leader named Deborah. God was with her. And, because of that, she was wise enough to lead God’s people and tell them the right things to do. God is always with us so we can be wise, too.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "We Have The Lord Our God To Help Us” 2 Chronicles 32: 8 (NLT)
Our Bottom Line This Month Is: ... “God Is Always With Me.”
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Many of us remember a special toy or plush friend from our Toy Box that gave us comfort and companionship when we needed it. It’s part of growing up. We were made to want someone with us. And that Someone is Who we will be talking about this month. He is the only One who can truly always be with us.

We will say countless times this month, “God is always with me.” We want our preschoolers to believe it with all of their hearts. With this truth as a foundation, they can be brave and wise. They can have courage and strength.
Then, when the times comes that their favorite toy, blanket, or pillow cannot be with them, they will know that there is Someone who loves them and will always be with them. No mat-ter where they go or what they do God is always with them … and you.

In today's lesson we learn that ...
Nehemiah Helps The Poor --- Nehemiah 5

In week two, we see a different part of Nehemiah’s story. In Nehemiah 5:1-12, we discover that while everyone was building the wall, an issue arose.
Some of the Israelites were severally mistreating each other.

Even though Nehemiah was in charge of rebuilding the wall, he stopped building the wall to confront the issue. Helping others who were mistreated was more important than finishing the wall. He cared enough about the people to stay and help them figure out a solution.

Our Bottom Line This Week Is: ... Look For Ways To Make Things Right.
 
As they grow up, kids will notice others in need. They may see when others being mistreated. We pray that kids will start to understand how they can be part of the solution to helping these situations and fixing what’s broken. Maybe they can do this on their own; perhaps they need help from a trusted adult.

Either way, we pray that they take the initiative to help instead of thinking it’s someone else’s problem. God can use them along with the trusted adults in their life to make an impact in the lives of others.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "Work at everything you do with all you heart. Work as if you were working for the Lord."  Colossians 3:23A , NIRV

Remember that Initiative is: Seeing What Needs To Be Done And Doing It.
Initiative is a reflection of the character of God.
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CONNECTION BETWEEN INITIATIVE AND GOD’S CHARACTER, SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG PICTURE

God took the initiative by sending Jesus to show us how much He loves us and fix the relationship between us. When we see a need and choose to do something about it, we reflect God’s image in us. Through our initiative, others can see the reality of God’s love for them.

As kids discover more about how we can reflect God’s character through taking initiative, they’ll spend the month studying the life of Nehemiah. Nehemiah’s life is a perfect example of someone who heard about a need, decided to check it out, trusted God, and dropped everything to finish the project. We can’t wait to see how God helps your kids discover how they can show initiative in their lives.

In today's lesson we learn that ...
Nehemiah Helps The Poor --- Nehemiah 5

In week two, we see a different part of Nehemiah’s story. In Nehemiah 5:1-12, we discover that while everyone was building the wall, an issue arose.
Some of the Israelites were severally mistreating each other. Even though Nehemiah was in charge of rebuilding the wall, he stopped building the wall to confront the issue.
Helping others who were mistreated was more important than finishing the wall. He cared enough about the people to stay and help them figure out a solution.

Our Bottom Line This Week Is: ... Look For Ways To Make Things Right.
 
As they grow up, kids will notice others in need. They may see when others are being mistreated. We pray that kids will start to understand how they can be part of the solution to helping these situations and fixing what’s broken. Maybe they can do this on their own; perhaps they need help from a trusted adult.

Either way, we pray that they take the initiative to help instead of thinking it’s someone else’s problem. God can use them along with the trusted adults in their life to make an impact in the lives of others.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "Work at everything you do with all you heart. Work as if you were working for the Lord."  Colossians 3:23A , NIRV

Remember that Initiative is: Seeing What Needs To Be Done And Doing It.
Initiative is a reflection of the character of God.
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CONNECTION BETWEEN INITIATIVE AND GOD’S CHARACTER, SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG PICTURE

God took the initiative by sending Jesus to show us how much He loves us and fix the relationship between us. When we see a need and choose to do something about it, we reflect God’s image in us. Through our initiative, others can see the reality of God’s love for them.

As kids discover more about how we can reflect God’s character through taking initiative, they’ll spend the month studying the life of Nehemiah. Nehemiah’s life is a perfect example of someone who heard about a need, decided to check it out, trusted God, and dropped everything to finish the project. We can’t wait to see how God helps your kids discover how they can show initiative in their lives.

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In today's lesson we learn that ...
Nehemiah Plans To Rebuild The Wall --- Nehemiah 1:1 – 2:18

In our first week, we start at the beginning of Nehemiah’s story in Nehemiah 1:1–2:18. We discover that Nehemiah was working for King Artaxerxes when his brother brought news from the exiles living in Judah. When he heard about the devastation in Jerusalem, Nehemiah was heartbroken. He recognized the vast need, but before he did anything, he prayed. Nehemiah knew that whatever he would do, he’d need God’s help to accomplish it.

Our Bottom Line This Week Is: ... Don’t wait for someone else to do what needs to be done.
 
When kids see something that needs to be done, they might think that someone else will take care of it. But what would happen if our kids saw they could be part of the job?

We want kids to realize that when they know what needs to be done, God might be telling them they can be the one to do it. And if they can’t do it all on their own, they can ask someone they trust for help.

Our Memory Verse This Month Is: ... "Work at everything you do with all you heart. Work as if you were working for the Lord."  Colossians 3:23A , NIRV

Remember that Initiative is: Seeing What Needs To Be Done And Doing It.
Initiative is a reflection of the character of God.
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GOD VIEW:  THE CONNECTION BETWEEN INITIATIVE AND GOD’S CHARACTER, AS SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG PICTURE

God took the initiative by sending Jesus to show us how much He loves us and fix the relationship between us. When we see a need and choose to do something about it, we reflect God’s image in us. Through our initiative, others can see the reality of God’s love for them.
As kids discover more about how we can reflect God’s character through taking initiative, they’ll spend the month studying the life of Nehemiah. Nehemiah’s life is a perfect example of someone who heard about a need, decided to check it out, trusted God, and dropped everything to finish the project. We can’t wait to see how God helps your kids discover how they can show initiative in their lives.