Sunday Mornings in January
Kids' Konnection and Preschool Praisers are going through . . .
A SERIES FROM THE GOSPELS ON HOW GOD IS IN CONTROL OF EVERYTHING
God protected the early church by exposing Ananias and Sapphira’s deceit and led Philip to the Ethiopian at just the right time to share the Gospel. God miraculously rescued Peter from prison, showing His power over human plans. God used Paul to proclaim the truth to people who had never heard it, and He placed Priscilla and Aquila in Apollo’s path to explain the Gospel more clearly. In each situation, God was directing and fulfilling His plan and purpose for His children.
Conversation Starters
To help families talk about God's Big Story
MAY 3
God’s Big Story: Acts 4:32–37; 5:1–11
The early church was generous, and the people shared their possessions with those in need. Barnabas sold a field and gave the money away. Ananias and Sapphira also owned a field, but when they sold it, they kept a portion of the money for themselves. They lied about the amount and then when Ananias was confronted with the lie, he immediately died. His wife lied too, and she also fell down dead! The early church learned God’s way is best!
Preschool Big Question: Is God in control of everything? Yes!
Elementary Bright Idea: God’s way is best!
Memory Verse: “Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours.”
(1 Chronicles 29:11a)
The early church was generous, and the people shared their possessions with those in need. Barnabas sold a field and gave the money away. Ananias and Sapphira also owned a field, but when they sold it, they kept a portion of the money for themselves. They lied about the amount and then when Ananias was confronted with the lie, he immediately died. His wife lied too, and she also fell down dead! The early church learned God’s way is best!
Preschool Big Question: Is God in control of everything? Yes!
- Do you like to share your toys?
- Who gives us everything we need?
- What can you give to help someone today?
Elementary Bright Idea: God’s way is best!
- Why is God’s way best?
- How does God want His people to treat each other?
- If God’s way is best, how does this impact your everyday decisions? In what way do you think Jesus is calling you to respond?
Memory Verse: “Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours.”
(1 Chronicles 29:11a)
MAY 10
God’s Big Story: Acts 8:26-40
An angel instructed Philip to travel a desert road where he encountered an Ethiopian official reading the book of Isaiah. The Holy Spirit guided Philip to approach the man, who asked him to explain the Scripture. After hearing about Jesus, the official believed and asked to be baptized. Philip baptized him, and as they came up from the water, the Spirit took Philip away. The Ethiopian man continued his journey, rejoicing. God's plan for salvation was for all nations, not just the Jews.
Preschool Big Question: Is God in control of everything? Yes!
Elementary Bright Idea: God seeks us out.
Memory Verse: “Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours.”
(1 Chronicles 29:11a)
An angel instructed Philip to travel a desert road where he encountered an Ethiopian official reading the book of Isaiah. The Holy Spirit guided Philip to approach the man, who asked him to explain the Scripture. After hearing about Jesus, the official believed and asked to be baptized. Philip baptized him, and as they came up from the water, the Spirit took Philip away. The Ethiopian man continued his journey, rejoicing. God's plan for salvation was for all nations, not just the Jews.
Preschool Big Question: Is God in control of everything? Yes!
- Who did Phillip meet on the road?
- What did Phillip tell him about?
- How can we help other people learn about Jesus?
Elementary Bright Idea: God seeks us out.
- Why does God seek people out?
- How can other people see God through us?
- If God has found you, how are you seeking Him?
Memory Verse: “Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours.”
(1 Chronicles 29:11a)
MAY 17
God’s Big Story: Acts 12:3-19
King Herod was persecuting followers of Jesus. Peter was arrested. The night before his trial, Peter was woken up by an angel of the Lord. The angel told him to get up and the chains fell off of Peter’s hands. Peter followed the angel out of the prison and he went to the house where many believers were praying for him. They were amazed Peter was free and Peter shared how the Lord rescued him from prison!
Preschool Big Question: Is God in control of everything? Yes!
Elementary Bright Idea: God is powerful.
Memory Verse: “Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours.”
(1 Chronicles 29:11a)
King Herod was persecuting followers of Jesus. Peter was arrested. The night before his trial, Peter was woken up by an angel of the Lord. The angel told him to get up and the chains fell off of Peter’s hands. Peter followed the angel out of the prison and he went to the house where many believers were praying for him. They were amazed Peter was free and Peter shared how the Lord rescued him from prison!
Preschool Big Question: Is God in control of everything? Yes!
- Why was Peter put in jail?
- Who helped Peter?
- Where do you go when something bad happens?
Elementary Bright Idea: God is powerful.
- How powerful is God?
- What can we do when we are in a bad situation?
- If God is all powerful, how can you see His power in your life?
Memory Verse: “Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours.”
(1 Chronicles 29:11a)
MAY 24
God’s Big Story: Acts 17:16-34
Paul traveled to Athens and preached about Jesus. He noticed the people worshiped many false gods. Paul spoke in the synagogue and marketplace and told the people about Jesus’ death and resurrection. Some philosophers brought him to the Areopagus to hear more. Paul explained that God made everything and is not found in idols. Some people mocked him, others were curious and also some believed in Jesus.
Preschool Big Question: Is God in control of everything? Yes!
Elementary Bright Idea: God is the one true God.
Memory Verse: “Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours.”
(1 Chronicles 29:11a)
Paul traveled to Athens and preached about Jesus. He noticed the people worshiped many false gods. Paul spoke in the synagogue and marketplace and told the people about Jesus’ death and resurrection. Some philosophers brought him to the Areopagus to hear more. Paul explained that God made everything and is not found in idols. Some people mocked him, others were curious and also some believed in Jesus.
Preschool Big Question: Is God in control of everything? Yes!
- Who made everything?
- Does God love everyone?
- Are there people you know who don’t believe in Jesus?
Elementary Bright Idea: God is the one true God.
- How many gods are there?
- Why do people worship things other than God?
- How is God inviting you to respond to Him as the one true King?
Memory Verse: “Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours.”
(1 Chronicles 29:11a)