KiDS Weekly Experience Guide & Parent Cue: week of October 10th
This weekend, Northridge Kids are learning about a new giving project. Northridge’s Beyond team is hosting a Trunk or Treat on October 30th from 10-11:30 AM for two of our amazing partners that strengthen families in Rochester, David's Refuge & RISE Community School 106! This giving project is unique because in addition to kids bringing in money or candy as part of their offering, it also provides an opportunity for families to participate in a serving project TOGETHER! There are several different ways to get involved. Here are a few ways to participate:
Bring a trunk - Decorate and create a themed trunk with candy for kids
Donate Items - Candy and Small Toys
Volunteer for Day of Staff
Sponsor a Trunk - Donate materials or dollars to help make it happen
Dress as a Special Character - Kids love a photo opp with a character/mascot they know (think Spiderman, Mulan, Darth Vader etc. )
To learn more about this Trunk of Treat event or to sign up, click HERE.
This week’s resources are listed below. Have a great week!
Preschool Resources
Bible Story: A Roaring Rescue — Daniel in the Lions’ Den
Big Idea: God is bigger and stronger than any scary thing, and our big, strong God is always with us. God promises to help you when you’re afraid. This story of Daniel in the lion's den will teach kids about trusting in God in the face of any fear!
Step 1: Watch the video with your preschoolers.
Step 2: Review with your kids.
Ask your kids: What do you say when you’re afraid? (Goodbye, fear! God is here!)
Step 3: Practice the Memory Verse with your preschoolers.
“...the LORD your God ... says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13 NIV
Step 4: Print the Adventure Guide to use with your preschooler throughout the week.
Elementary Resources
STEP 1: Read the Bible Passage with your kids
Bible Story: David and Jonathan • 1 Samuel 18:1-4, 19:1-7, 20:1-42
Saul was king of Israel. His son, Jonathan, and David were good friends. They swore a covenant with each other to always be loyal to each other and that Jonathan would support David as king. David did as King Saul commanded and was successful on many missions for him, but over time, Saul became jealous of David and all of his successes. King Saul made a plan to kill David, but Jonathan was loyal and helped David. He told David about the king’s plans, and David was saved. God planned that David would become king, and His plans always prevail.
STEP 2: Choose a worship video to sing with your kids
STEP 3: Watch the Video with your Kids
STEP 4: Practice this month’s Bible Verse with your kids.
Memory Verse: “No one is like you, Lord; you are great, and your name is mighty in power.” Jeremiah 10:6 NIV
STEP 5: Review with your kids.
Big Idea: God’s plan comes first.
This story helps us address three kinds of questions that kids may have. They are our He (God question), our We (people question), and our Me (purpose question) for this week.
Ask Your Kids:
Our He Question about God: Why does God's plan come first?
Our We Question about people: How does God accomplish His plan?
Our Me Question about our purpose: Who will support me as I grow in my relationship with God?