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Parent Connection | Roots | December 2020
Hey parents! Here’s a look at what we’re covering with your kids this month so you can continue growing at home during the week.
Download the PDF to print at home.GROW AT HOME THIS MONTH
WEEK1
This week, kids hear about how John the Baptist prepared the people who couldn’t wait to meet the long-awaited Savior.
- THE BIBLE: Mark 1 :1-8; Isaiah 40:1-8
- THE BIG IDEA: Everyone needs a Savior.
WEEK2
This week, kids hear about how John the Baptist told everyone that he was not the Savior, but that the Savior was on the way.
- THE BIBLE: John 1 :19-28; Psalm 126
- THE BIG IDEA: Wait and see, the Savior will
WEEK3
This week, kids hear about how an angel appeared to Mary and told her some strange and exciting news!
- THE BIBLE: Luke 1 :26-38; Psalm 89:1-8
- THE BIG IDEA: Wait and see, God will do
WEEK4
This week, kids hear about how Simeon and Anna had been waiting to see the Savior for a very long time.
- THE BIBLE: Luke 2:22-40; Galatians 4:4-7
- THE BIG IDEA: Jesus is the one we’ve been waiting for.
MEMORY VERSE OF THE MONTH:
Micah 7:7 (NIV)
But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.
Go to growcurriculum.org/Micah7-7 for memory verse sign language to try together!
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Parent Connection | Sprouts | December 2020
Hey parents! Here’s a look at what we’re covering with your kids this month so you can continue growing at home during the week.
Download the PDF to print at home.GROW AT HOME THIS MONTH
WEEK1
This week, kids hear about how John the Baptist prepared the people who couldn’t wait to meet the long-awaited Savior.
- THE BIBLE: Mark 1 :1-8
- THE BIG IDEA: Everyone needs a Savior.
WEEK2
This week, kids hear about how John the Baptist told everyone that he was not the Savior, but that the Savior was on the way.
- THE BIBLE: John 1 :19-28
- THE BIG IDEA: Wait and see, the Savior will change everything.
WEEK3
This week, kids hear about how an angel appeared to Mary and told her some strange and exciting news!
- THE BIBLE: Luke 1 :26-38
- THE BIG IDEA: Wait and see, God will do
WEEK4
This week, kids hear about how Simeon and Anna had been waiting to see the Savior for a very long time.
- THE BIBLE: Luke 2:22-40
- THE BIG IDEA: Jesus is the one we’ve been waiting for.
MEMORY VERSE OF THE MONTH:
Micah 7:7 (NIV)
But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.
Go to growcurriculum.org/Micah7-7 for memory verse sign language to try together!
Read more...
Parent Connection | Sprouts | November 2020
Hey parents! Here’s a look at what we’re covering with your kids this month so you can continue growing at home during the week.
Download the PDF to print at home.GROW AT HOME THIS MONTH
WEEK 1
This week, kids hear breaking news from the prophet Micah who had a warning for people who disobey God and are also causing others to disobey.
THE BIBLE: Micah 3:5-12
THE BIG IDEA: When things go wrong, I can choose l
THE BIG IDEA: When things go wrong, I can choose l
WEEK 2
This week, kids hear breaking news from the prophet Amos who had a warning for people who only look like they are worshiping on the outside.
THE BIBLE: Amos 5:18-24
THE BIG IDEA: When I worship God, I can be sincere.
THE BIG IDEA: When I worship God, I can be sincere.
WEEK 3
This week, kids hear breaking news from the prophet Zephaniah who had a warning for people to turn back to God before it’s too late.
THE BIBLE: Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18, 3:14-17
THE BIG IDEA: When times are tough, I can count on God
THE BIG IDEA: When times are tough, I can count on God
WEEK 4
This week, kids hear breaking news from the prophet Ezekiel who had a warning for false leaders who led God’s sheep – people – in the wrong directions.
THE BIBLE: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
THE BIG IDEA: When I am lost, God guides me.
THE BIG IDEA: When I am lost, God guides me.
WEEK 5
This week, kids hear breaking news from the prophet Isaiah who reminded everyone that God has never changed even though people have turned away from God.
THE BIBLE: Isaiah 64:1-9
THE BIG IDEA: I can be faithful like God is faithful.
THE BIG IDEA: I can be faithful like God is faithful.
MEMORY VERSE OF THE MONTH:
I Corinthians 16:13 (NIV)
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
Go to growcurriculum.org/1Corinthians16-13 for memory verse sign language to try together!
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Parent Connection | Roots| November 2020
Hey parents! Here’s a look at what we’re covering with your kids this month so you can continue growing at home during the week.
Download the PDF to print at home.GROW AT HOME THIS MONTH
WEEK 1
This week, kids hear breaking news from the prophet Micah who had a warning for people who disobey God and are also causing others to disobey.
THE BIBLE: Micah 3:5-12; I Thessalonians 2:9-13
THE BIG IDEA: When things go wrong, I can choose what’s right.
WEEK 2
This week, kids hear breaking news from the prophet Amos who had a warning for people who only look like they are worshiping on the outside.
THE BIBLE: Amos 5:18-24; Matthew 25:1-13
THE BIG IDEA: When I worship God, I can be sincere.
WEEK 3
This week, kids hear breaking news from the prophet Zephaniah who had a warning for people to turn back to God before it’s too late.
THE BIBLE: Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18, 3:14-17;
I Thessalonians 5:1-11
THE BIG IDEA: When times are tough, I can count on God
WEEK 4
This week, kids hear breaking news from the prophet Ezekiel who had a warning for false leaders who led God’s sheep – people – in the wrong directions.
THE BIBLE: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 95:1-7 l
THE BIG IDEA: When I am lost, God guides me.
THE BIG IDEA: When I am lost, God guides me.
WEEK 5
This week, kids hear breaking news from the prophet Isaiah who reminded everyone that God has never changed even though people have turned away from God.
THE BIBLE: Isaiah 64:1-9; I Corinthians 1:3-9
THE BIG IDEA: I can be faithful like God is faithful.
THE BIG IDEA: I can be faithful like God is faithful.
MEMORY VERSE OF THE MONTH:
I Corinthians 16:13 (NIV)
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
Go to growcurriculum.org/1Corinthians16-13 for memory verse sign language to try together!
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