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This Month in Next Gen:
LittleLIFE
A Series on the Teachings of Jesus
From retro toys to fashion trends, we all love a good throwback. (Especially for grown-ups because it reminds us
of being young again.) There are things that remind us of a moment in time, but other things feel timeless and like
they’re always in style. In this four-week series, preschoolers and kindergarteners will travel through the decades and see that the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels are always trending. As we hear from Jesus, we’ll see
it’s always good to be humble, we can always forgive, Jesus is always fair, and love always needs action.
of being young again.) There are things that remind us of a moment in time, but other things feel timeless and like
they’re always in style. In this four-week series, preschoolers and kindergarteners will travel through the decades and see that the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels are always trending. As we hear from Jesus, we’ll see
it’s always good to be humble, we can always forgive, Jesus is always fair, and love always needs action.
Monthly Memory Verse:
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
— Hebrews 13:8 (NIV)
KidLIFE
A Series on the Teachings of Jesus
From retro toys to fashion trends, we all love a good throwback. (Especially for grown-ups because it reminds us
of being young again.) There are things that remind us of a moment in time, but other things feel timeless and like
they’re always in style. In this four-week series, kids will travel through the decades and see that the teachings of
Jesus in the Gospels are always trending. As we hear from Jesus, we’ll see
it’s always good to be humble, we can always forgive, Jesus is always fair, and love always needs action.
of being young again.) There are things that remind us of a moment in time, but other things feel timeless and like
they’re always in style. In this four-week series, kids will travel through the decades and see that the teachings of
Jesus in the Gospels are always trending. As we hear from Jesus, we’ll see
it’s always good to be humble, we can always forgive, Jesus is always fair, and love always needs action.
Monthly Memory Verse:
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
— Hebrews 13:8 (NIV)
StudentLIFE
A series on Family
Our relationships with our families can sometimes feel a little bit like a way-too-competitive game night. With our
families, sometimes it's fun . . . but other times, we might fight for first place, gang up on each other, betray each
other, and walk away with frustration and hurt feelings. Families can be sources of joy and laughter but also stress
and tension. But what if our families could be places where we could all help each other win? In this four-week series
from the New Testament, we’ll look at how the earliest followers of Jesus created a new kind of community as God's
family. Through their example, we’ll learn that there is enough when we share what we have — and
if there isn’t enough, God provides.
We'll also learn that our actions can speak when words aren’t enough and that God’s love is always enough.
families, sometimes it's fun . . . but other times, we might fight for first place, gang up on each other, betray each
other, and walk away with frustration and hurt feelings. Families can be sources of joy and laughter but also stress
and tension. But what if our families could be places where we could all help each other win? In this four-week series
from the New Testament, we’ll look at how the earliest followers of Jesus created a new kind of community as God's
family. Through their example, we’ll learn that there is enough when we share what we have — and
if there isn’t enough, God provides.
We'll also learn that our actions can speak when words aren’t enough and that God’s love is always enough.
Monthly Verse:
"And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that
you need, you will abound in every good work." — 2 Corinthians 9:8
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!