This summer on July 7 & 14 and on August 18 & 25
Children ages 3 – Grade 4 are going through . . .
Growing spiritually doesn’t have to be an unsolved mystery! Over the course of four cases, kid detectives will dig into a few of Jesus’ parables to solve the mysteries of how to grow their faith, how to care for, serve, and love others. They’ll discover that the answers have been there all along: spend time with God, spend time with others, use your gifts, and share your story.
“On the Case” Resources:
for families to help their kids grow at home
JULY 7
The Big Idea: Spending time with God is how we grow!
The Bible: Luke 8:4-15 (The Parable of the Sower)
Conversation Starters:
How would your life be different if you spent more time with God?
What evidence would there be to show that your relationship with God is growing?
How can you spend time with God this week?
Magnify God:
Spending time with God helps us know Him more!
Elementary Kids - Click here to search for some awesome clues about God.
Preschool Kids – Click here to search for some awesome clues about God.
Colouring: Click here for this week’s sheet.
JULY 14
The Big Idea: Using our gifts is how we serve!
The Bible: Matthew 25:14-29 (The Parable of the Bags of Gold)
Conversation Starters:
Why does God give us gifts or talents?
What evidence would there be to show that you’re using your gifts?
What’s one way you can use your gifts to serve others this week?
Colouring: Click here for this week’s sheet.
AUGUST 18
The Big Idea: Spending time with others is how we care!
The Bible: Luke 10:25-37 (The Parable of the Good Samaritan)
Conversation Starters:
How does spending time with someone show that you care about them?
What evidence would there be to show that you’re caring for others?
What’s one way you can make time for someone this week?
Care Dossier:
Spending time with others helps us know them better and find out more ways we can care for them!
Click here to keep some facts about anyone you spend time with.
Colouring: Click here for this week’s sheet.
AUGUST 25
The Big Idea: Sharing our story is how we love!
The Bible: Luke 15:1-32 (The Parables of the Lost Sheep, Coin, and Son)
Conversation Starters:
In what ways is God like the dad in the story of the Lost Son?
What’s one way God has shown His love for you that you can share with someone?
What’s one way God has been working in your life that you can share with someone?
Who is one person you can share your story with who doesn’t already know your story?
Detective Notebook:
When we share our story, we are a loving light of the ways God loves us and is working in our lives!
Click here for a label that you can stick to a notebook to keep track of all the ways God works in your life.
Colouring: Click here for this week's sheet.
The Big Idea: Spending time with God is how we grow!
The Bible: Luke 8:4-15 (The Parable of the Sower)
Conversation Starters:
How would your life be different if you spent more time with God?
What evidence would there be to show that your relationship with God is growing?
How can you spend time with God this week?
Magnify God:
Spending time with God helps us know Him more!
Elementary Kids - Click here to search for some awesome clues about God.
Preschool Kids – Click here to search for some awesome clues about God.
Colouring: Click here for this week’s sheet.
JULY 14
The Big Idea: Using our gifts is how we serve!
The Bible: Matthew 25:14-29 (The Parable of the Bags of Gold)
Conversation Starters:
Why does God give us gifts or talents?
What evidence would there be to show that you’re using your gifts?
What’s one way you can use your gifts to serve others this week?
Colouring: Click here for this week’s sheet.
AUGUST 18
The Big Idea: Spending time with others is how we care!
The Bible: Luke 10:25-37 (The Parable of the Good Samaritan)
Conversation Starters:
How does spending time with someone show that you care about them?
What evidence would there be to show that you’re caring for others?
What’s one way you can make time for someone this week?
Care Dossier:
Spending time with others helps us know them better and find out more ways we can care for them!
Click here to keep some facts about anyone you spend time with.
Colouring: Click here for this week’s sheet.
AUGUST 25
The Big Idea: Sharing our story is how we love!
The Bible: Luke 15:1-32 (The Parables of the Lost Sheep, Coin, and Son)
Conversation Starters:
In what ways is God like the dad in the story of the Lost Son?
What’s one way God has shown His love for you that you can share with someone?
What’s one way God has been working in your life that you can share with someone?
Who is one person you can share your story with who doesn’t already know your story?
Detective Notebook:
When we share our story, we are a loving light of the ways God loves us and is working in our lives!
Click here for a label that you can stick to a notebook to keep track of all the ways God works in your life.
Colouring: Click here for this week's sheet.