{Elementary} Big Idea:: Virtues & God's Word

By the time children reach the sixth grade, we want them to understand and own these 3 Basic Truths:

• I need to make the wise choice.
• I can trust God no matter what.
• I should treat others the way I want to be treated.

so they are reinforced each week.

We also focus on a core virtue each month. This virtue is supported by the weekly bottom line—the learning aim for the day. On the whole, we utilize Bible stories, a core virtue, and a memory verse each month while offering engaging presentations of the 3 Basic Truths.

What Happens at Home...

 Hi Parents!

We (The Church) have, on average, 40 hours with your kids every year (Taking into account sick days, holidays, travel for sports).  You (Parents) have, on average, over 3,000 hours with your children yearly.

So as I thought about this fact and prayed about what our Children's Ministry can do to impact the lives of the kids at New Life Fellowship, it became very clear that we can't do it alone. No one has more potential to influence a child's relationship with God than you. That's why we say at New Life fellowship...

"What happens at home, in many ways, is more important than what happens at church."

{Elementary} What's Up with the Refrigerator Door & God Time Cards?!

About Refrigerator Door Cards (Parent Cue)

Refrigerator Door Cards are weekly updates for parents about what their children learned in large and small group.

Here's how to get the most out of your Fridge Door Card:

• Read and familiarize yourself with the virtue for the month, and today's question.
• Read the scripture references for "Today's Bible Story"
• Ask your child(ren) "Today's Question" as a starting point for talking about what they are learning about God and themselves.

 

About God Time Cards
God Time Cards are weekly devotions for kids and parents to do together (K–3rd grade), or for older kids (4th–6th grade) to do on their own.  This is not homework and will not be checked by our teachers.  We are providing these cards to help create opportunities for the kids to spend time with God and in His Word. To encourage spiritual growth in the children.

Here's how to help your child get the most out of their God Time Card:

• There are 4 different devotions on one God Time Card. Don't worry if your child doesn't do them all.  One is better than none!
• Teach your child how to find verses in the Bible by showing them how to use the table of contents. 
• Encourage them to read the verses out loud, especially for those in the early stages of learning to read.
• Guide your child to read and do the activity.
• Pray a simple, short prayer aloud with your child, using the prayer suggestion as a guide.

Each God Time Card looks different, but the sections/categories are the same.  Here are some additional guides on how to help your child participate in God Time during the week based on Grade.

Guide for K-1st grade God Time Card. 

Guide for 2-3rd grade God Time Card. 

Guide for 4-6th grade God Time Card.

Do you have any questions regarding the Refrigerator Door Cards or God Time Cards? Leave them in a comment below. :)