The Parent Blog

Our Story Continues is our way to connect parents to what kids are talking about and experiencing in the Sunday morning teaching. We want to help to equip parents and spiritual parents with Scripture, talking points, and experiential activities to continue to disciple their kids well every day of the week.

Preschool

1-YEAR-OLDS

Series: Beginnings
Summary: In this series, children will learn that it is important for us to put God first in our lives because he knows the very best way for us to live. When we put him first, he shows us how to live, love, and serve in the best way possible.
Big Idea: Put God first.
Key Verse: In everything you do, put God first. | Proverbs 3:6

1. SING Download “God Created the World” (from The Meeting House Kids Music) and “With All My Heart” (Little Praise Party: My Best Friend), or find them both on Spotify.
2. READ the story of creation in a children’s Bible. Emphasize that God made all things good and he wants us to put him first in our lives.
3. SHOW your child what it looks like to put God first in your life: start your day with a prayer with your little one; take time and space and care to show and tell what it looks like to put God first. 

2-3 YEAR-OLDS

Series: Beginnings
Summary: In this series, children will learn that it is important for us to put God first in our lives because he knows the very best way for us to live. When we put him first, he shows us how to live, love, and serve in the best way possible.
Big Idea: Put God first.
Key Verse: In everything you do, put God first. | Proverbs 3:6
God Story: Creation | Genesis 2:5-25

1. SING Download “God Created the World” (from The Meeting House Kids Music) and “With All My Heart” (Little Praise Party: My Best Friend), or find them both on Spotify.
2. READ the story of creation in a children’s Bible. Emphasize that God made all things good and he wants us to put him first in our lives. You can also check out the Bible App for Kids‘ story, “In the Beginning.”
3. SHOW your child what it looks like to put God first in your life: start your day with a prayer with your little one; take time and space and care to show and tell what it looks like to put God first. 
4. MORE Download the midweek activity page.

4-5-YEAR-OLDS

Series: Beginnings
Summary: In this series, children will learn that it is important for us to put God first in our lives because he knows the very best way for us to live. When we put him first, he shows us how to live, love, and serve in the best way possible.
Big Idea: Put God first.
Key Verse: In everything you do, put God first. | Proverbs 3:6
God Story: Creation | Genesis 2:5-25

1. SING Download “God Created the World” (from The Meeting House Kids Music) and “With All My Heart” (Little Praise Party: My Best Friend), or find them both on Spotify.
2. READ the story of creation in a children’s Bible. Emphasize that God made all things good and he wants us to put him first in our lives. You can also check out the Bible App for Kids‘ story, “In the Beginning.”
3. SHOW your child what it looks like to put God first in your life: start your day with a prayer with your little one; take time and space and care to show and tell what it looks like to put God first. 
4. MORE Download the midweek activity page.
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Grades 1-5

Summary: In this series, kids will journey through the story of Moses and the Israelites. They will learn that they can always go to God no matter what is going on, no matter where you are.
Series: Exodus|God
Big Idea: God is glorious.
God Story: Moses Sees God’s Glory | Exodus 33
Key Verse: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord who rules over all. The whole earth is full of his glory.” | Isaiah 6:3

1. READ Exodus 33:21-23. Take time to show your child how to look up a passage in the Bible. Show them how to navigate books, chapters, and verses. Ask your child: What happened before this? What do you think that was like? How do you think that would change Moses?
2. WATCH the video teaching below with your family this week. Talk about the video as a family. What stood out to you? What did you like? What did you want to ask a question about? (Tip: If it’s helpful, consider pausing the video as you watch it together, and ask questions or talk about things that stick out to you as you go!)
3. Download the midweek activity page.