Mercy!!

Mercy - A Gospel Principle for Parents, by Paul Tripp from Paul David Tripp on Vimeo.

God Forgives David 02.26 - Teaching Challenging Stories to Kids!

Here is a Gospel-thought to remember as you prepare to teach.
David was a murdering adulterer and God loved him and pursued.

Now you probably would not use that sentence to summarize this lesson for children but it is the truth. 

Bible heroes weren’t loved because they were good; they were good because they were loved.

from http://childrensministry.com/articles/the-bible-uncensored/

SPRING QUARTER PREVIEW!

HERE is the link to the Spring Quarter Schedule.

Kingdom Theme
March 5 - God gives Solomon Wisdom.
March 12 - God's glory fills the temple.
March 19 - God punishes Solomon.
March 26 - God punishes Jeroboam.

Easter Theme
April 2 - The Son of Man anticipates his death.
April 9 - The Son of Man is Crucified.
April 16 - The Son of Man is Resurrected

Prophets Theme
April 23 - Elijah and the prophets of Baal
May 7 - God punishes Judah
May 14 - God show mercy to Jonah and Nineveh
May 21 - Review

Sonshine
May 28 - Sharing Jesus with others, which will include praying for and planning to invite families to Sonshine.

Rest!!

Rest - A Gospel Principle for Parents, by Paul Tripp from Paul David Tripp on Vimeo.

Young Peacemakers!

Pastor Duke is planning to refer to the book The Peacemaker by Ken Sande.
There is a Peacemaker book for kids called The Young Peacemaker

There are some great resources to talk with your kids about handling conflict.
You can check out these resources at peacemaker.net/young-peacemaker/
Twelve Key Principles for Young Peacemakers
Slippery Slope
The Five A's of Confession.
Four Promises of Forgiveness

Vengeance is mine says the Lord!!

This week (February 19) is Kids In Church Sunday. 
For more general information about why we do Kids In Church Sundays, click HERE
Check back later this weekend for more tips related to this Sunday's message and the kids.
The message is from Romans 12:17-21.
Let me make this very "family" practical for you...

How many parents have heard this statement "Well they did it first!!"  If you have heard this, then this passage is for them  

More notes will be available at ekidzministry.com when the sermon notes are made available.  Here are some things to help you prepare your child for Sunday.

This week's passage:

17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Connection points between this week's message and recent EKIDZ lessons.

Over the last couple of weeks the kids have been talking about how David respected King Saul even though David had been anointed king by Samuel.
David patiently waited on God.
Here are some questions to ask...

• Why did David treat King Saul the way he did?
• How did David model Romans 12:17-19?
• What are some wrong responses when you are wronged?
• What are some right responses when you are wronged?

Some additional resources for you to check out:

https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-87-doing-right-when-you-re-wronged-romans-1217-21

God makes a covenant with David

There is no video from Faith for this lesson.

Some resources will be posted on Thursday.

Topic:  God makes a covenant with David

Passage:  2 Samuel 7:1 - 29

Memory Verses:
2 years - kindergarten:  Psalm 103:11
1st - 5th grade:  Psalm 103:15-16
Some helpful Psalm 103 resources can be found at www.emmanuelbaptist.com/praying-individually-and-with-others/

Missionary:  Mark & Kim Luce
Ministry:  Pastors and church staff