Sun. October 18th

Sunday, October 18 in Creek Kids


Preschool – “The Great Safari
“Yesterday in Large Group was our last visit to “The Great Safari”. Your preschoolers heard the Bible story about Moses and the two courageous spies. They learned when they are afraid that God is with them.

Need to Know: When I’m afraid, God is with me.

Memory Verse: “Do not be afraid for I am with you.” Genesis 26:24b

Motions: When I’m afraid (hands beside open mouth), God (right fist down at side) is (left fist down at side) with me (point thumbs to self).

Bible Summary: Numbers 13–14 God told Moses to send some men into the Promised Land, so Moses chose 12 spies to check out the land and the people who lived there. When the spies returned, they brought back fruit to show the land was good. But ten of the spies were scared and warned Moses the people in the Promised Land were strong. The Israelites were frightened. The other two spies, Joshua and Caleb, told the Israelites not to be afraid, because God was with them.
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THIS WEEK AT HOME: Ask your child about Moses and the two courageous spies. Today we learned that when I’m afraid [hands beside open mouth], God [right fist down at side] is [left fist down at side] with me [point thumbs to self]. At times we are all afraid of something. Ask your child what were some of the examples that we used in class today. We talked about how sometimes that a big dog, the dark (nighttime) or even a storm can scare us. But remind them that God is always with us when we are afraid.


Elementary – Virtue “Individuality”

This month’s theme is “Body Building,” discovering your part of the “body” so you can make a difference.

Virtue: Individuality – discovering who you are meant to be so you can make a difference.
Memory Verse: “How you made me is amazing and wonderful.” Psalm 139:14, NIrV
Bible Story: THE Dorcas (the story of Dorcas) • Acts 9:36-42
Bottom Line: When you use what you have to help others, you can make a difference.
Review: Everybody has something they can use to help others, but it’s not always obvious. The trick is finding out what you can use to make a difference. (1) Individuality is discovering who you are meant to be so you can make a difference. (2) God demonstrates His individuality by creating everything in the universe with His unique brush stroke. (3) We were created with His unique brush stroke, too. All of us are different, and all of us have a purpose in His plan. (4) We need to figure out our part in His plan so we can be active participants in leading others closer to Him. This week, help kids to recognize that they do have talents and abilities that can be used to help others. Sometimes they just have to look for them!
THIS WEEK AT HOME: Remind your child that God made each of them individually, amazing and wonderful. Review the refrigerator door handout with your child this week for some great conversation starters at the dinner table.