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More Fruit of the Spirit printables:
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Family engagement for all ages:
This is where you will find scripture discussion questions and Sunday school lessons related to the worship themes for this week.
This week's scripture: Matthew 9:35-10:8
This week's scripture: Matthew 9:35-10:8
- Look up one or more of these parables of the Kingdom of God/Kingdom of Heaven:
- Someone scattering seed: Mark 4:26-29
- Weeds of the field: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
- Mustard seed: Mark 4:30-32; Matthew 13:31-32; Luke 13:18-19
- Yeast: Matthew 13:33; Luke 13:20-21
- Treasure hidden in a field: Matthew 13:44
- Merchant in search of pearls: Matthew 13:45-46
- Net catching fish: Matthew 13:47-48 (49-50)
- Wedding banquet: Matthew 22:1-14
- Ten bridesmaids: Matthew 25:1-13
- Secrets of the Kingdom: Matthew 13:10-17; Mark 4:10-12; Luke 8:9-10
- Someone scattering seed: Mark 4:26-29
- What do you notice about the parable? How does the parable help you understand about the kingdom of heaven?
- Read the parable a few times, imagining you are a different character in the parable each time (the sower, the good/bad seed, the yeast, etc.) What do you notice now?
Church activities for children this week:
Children's Time Questions to think about as a household:
- What fruit of the Spirit are you most curious about?
What does it feel like when the Holy Spirit is at work in you?
...And more:
Resources for Talking about Race with Children:
Encouraging kids' faith formation means helping them cultivate a vision for God's Reign and their role in it, and walking with them as they share that with others. The effects of racism are real in our society, and racial justice is a part of God's vision for healing and hope. Here is a starting point for talking about race with your children. This list is non-exhaustive. We aren't making statements about the parent organizations of these pages, but the content on the pages linked here is solid. In using them, if you do not espouse the particular views of the article, then may you find them useful for their information about child development and what children are capable of understanding.
Chart: ages and stages of kids’ perceptions of race This chart helps you understand your child's level of awareness of biological and social differences between people.
Parent Toolkit: How to Talk to Kids About Race and Racism A practical step-by-step, with tips and suggested language.
Talking With Children About Racism, Police Brutality and Protests This resource guides parents in talking about race, police brutality, and protests; divided by age group.
Video Overview of Systemic Racism Hear Veggie Tales creator Phil Vischer explain systemic racism in a way kids will be able to grasp, in 17 minutes. Simple language and visuals; would work well in sections with family conversation.
Antiracist Books for Kids There are tons of book lists out there, and I (Maria) can't personally recommend every one on this list - but it covers a wide range of diversity in a direct way and is a good place to start.
Diverse books with everyday stories Just like none of us can be distilled into one aspect of our identity, people of color are much larger than their racial struggle. There are probably thousands of this kind of books; may this be just a starting point.
Talking About Race portal This one should maybe be listed first. Published by the National Museum of African American History and Culture, it's a sort of self-guided curriculum for understanding race, racism, whiteness, antiracism, and much more. Extremely useful information for parents, not a lot of content that translates to kids.
Encouraging kids' faith formation means helping them cultivate a vision for God's Reign and their role in it, and walking with them as they share that with others. The effects of racism are real in our society, and racial justice is a part of God's vision for healing and hope. Here is a starting point for talking about race with your children. This list is non-exhaustive. We aren't making statements about the parent organizations of these pages, but the content on the pages linked here is solid. In using them, if you do not espouse the particular views of the article, then may you find them useful for their information about child development and what children are capable of understanding.
Chart: ages and stages of kids’ perceptions of race This chart helps you understand your child's level of awareness of biological and social differences between people.
Parent Toolkit: How to Talk to Kids About Race and Racism A practical step-by-step, with tips and suggested language.
Talking With Children About Racism, Police Brutality and Protests This resource guides parents in talking about race, police brutality, and protests; divided by age group.
Video Overview of Systemic Racism Hear Veggie Tales creator Phil Vischer explain systemic racism in a way kids will be able to grasp, in 17 minutes. Simple language and visuals; would work well in sections with family conversation.
Antiracist Books for Kids There are tons of book lists out there, and I (Maria) can't personally recommend every one on this list - but it covers a wide range of diversity in a direct way and is a good place to start.
Diverse books with everyday stories Just like none of us can be distilled into one aspect of our identity, people of color are much larger than their racial struggle. There are probably thousands of this kind of books; may this be just a starting point.
Talking About Race portal This one should maybe be listed first. Published by the National Museum of African American History and Culture, it's a sort of self-guided curriculum for understanding race, racism, whiteness, antiracism, and much more. Extremely useful information for parents, not a lot of content that translates to kids.
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