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LittleLIFE
A Series on Solomon
King Solomon is best known for his wisdom and for building God’s temple. Thankfully, he passed on his wisdom so
others could have a strong foundation for building up their faith. In this 5-week series, kids will hear from Solomon and
the wisdom he shared about the kind of life God wants to help us build. They'll see that God gives them directions to
follow, listens to their requests, is worthy of their worship, gives them true wisdom, and helps them do big things!
others could have a strong foundation for building up their faith. In this 5-week series, kids will hear from Solomon and
the wisdom he shared about the kind of life God wants to help us build. They'll see that God gives them directions to
follow, listens to their requests, is worthy of their worship, gives them true wisdom, and helps them do big things!
Monthly Memory Verse:
"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all
without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”—James 1:5 (NIV)
without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”—James 1:5 (NIV)
LittleLIFE Parent Resources of the Month:
Want to learn and grow alongside your kid during this teaching series? You can! Click here to find a parent devotional for Under Construction.
KidLIFE
A Series on Solomon
King Solomon is best known for his wisdom and for building God’s temple. Thankfully, he passed on his wisdom so
others could have a strong foundation for building up their faith. In this 5-week series, kids will hear from Solomon and
the wisdom he shared about the kind of life God wants to help us build. They'll see that God gives them directions to
follow, listens to their requests, is worthy of their worship, gives them true wisdom, and helps them do big things!
others could have a strong foundation for building up their faith. In this 5-week series, kids will hear from Solomon and
the wisdom he shared about the kind of life God wants to help us build. They'll see that God gives them directions to
follow, listens to their requests, is worthy of their worship, gives them true wisdom, and helps them do big things!
Monthly Memory Verse:
"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all
without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”—James 1:5 (NIV)
without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”—James 1:5 (NIV)
Upcoming Events:
Movie Night- Sept. 15 @ 4pm (1st-3rd Grade only)
KidLIFE Parent Resources of the Month:
Want some helpful and encouraging parent tips? Click here to find this month's parent tip video!
56LIFE
A series on how God's Word is like a blueprint for our lives
In this series, preteens will dig into these big questions and the answers we can find.
Why Serve? > When we serve, we make a difference.
Why the Bible? > The Bible is God's truth that will never change.
Why Jesus? > When we connect with Jesus, He promises to be with us always.
Why the Church? > The Church brings color and life to those who follow Jesus.
Why share my Faith? > Sharing our faith offers hope to the world.
Why Serve? > When we serve, we make a difference.
Why the Bible? > The Bible is God's truth that will never change.
Why Jesus? > When we connect with Jesus, He promises to be with us always.
Why the Church? > The Church brings color and life to those who follow Jesus.
Why share my Faith? > Sharing our faith offers hope to the world.
Monthly Verse:
Memory Challenge: Books of the Bible
Upcoming Events:
>Bible Drills (October: Details TBA)
>Hangout (Details TBA)
>Hangout (Details TBA)
56LIFE Parent Resources of the Month:
Want to help your preteen have access to a Bible app designed just for them? Check this out!
StudentLIFE
A series on Evangelism
There are some things we just have to share. A funny video, some encouraging words, or a profound moment of kindness are all things we’ve probably shared this week.
When we share, we just want the people we care about most to experience what we have. We’re quick to send videos to each other, but how easy is it for us to share our faith?
Maybe it’s not that we don’t want to share, but we might have a hard time overcoming some of our obstacles or insecurities.
During this four-week series, we’ll take a look at the story of Samuel and the ways that God called him to share his faith through words and action. Together, we’ll explore how God invites us to share the good news, why sharing the good news should start with prayer, what to do when sharing the good news requires risk, and how sharing the good news can happen every day.
When we share, we just want the people we care about most to experience what we have. We’re quick to send videos to each other, but how easy is it for us to share our faith?
Maybe it’s not that we don’t want to share, but we might have a hard time overcoming some of our obstacles or insecurities.
During this four-week series, we’ll take a look at the story of Samuel and the ways that God called him to share his faith through words and action. Together, we’ll explore how God invites us to share the good news, why sharing the good news should start with prayer, what to do when sharing the good news requires risk, and how sharing the good news can happen every day.
Monthly Verse:
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
- Matthew 28:19–20 (NIV)
- Matthew 28:19–20 (NIV)
Upcoming StudentLIFE Events:
> Swerve: Sept. 21st @ 1pm
> Switch Night: Family Edition- Sept. 18th @ 6:30pm
>StudentLIFE Extra: Sept. 1st and 15th during the 11:00 Gathering
> Switch Night: Family Edition- Sept. 18th @ 6:30pm
>StudentLIFE Extra: Sept. 1st and 15th during the 11:00 Gathering
StudentLIFE Parent Resources of the Month:
Want to learn and grow alongside your student(s)? Find a parent devotional here to read along with this teaching series and find some practical next steps.
Our #1 Parenting Resource:
Parenting isn't the big moments, it's every moment.
- Every parent has 936 weeks of influence from the time their child is born until they graduate.
- Your child spends 1 hour per week at church and 167 hours per week away from church.
- Those can be a daunting numbers, but meaningful faith moments don't just happen at church. Meaningful faith moments with your family can fit seamlessly into the daily rhythm of your life.
- We want to join you in the journey of learning how to make faith a part of your daily routine by being a constant presence with your kids in Next Gen, by teaching them Gospel truths, and by equipping you to do the same the other 167 hours of the week!