What we learned:

In today's lesson Balaam had the opportunity to be used by God. While Balaam's outward actions seemed to imply an alliance with God, his heart demonstrated his desire to embrace wickedness. Your child learned the importance of following God wholehearteldy.

Memory Verse:

"You reject all who stray from your decrees, for their delusions come to NOTHING" (lol Josh)...Psalm 119:118

(Josh offered $50 to any kid that memorized all of chapter 119; any takers?)

Suggested Parent/Child Activity:

It is good to reflect on what is important to us from time to time. Ask your child to take a few minutes to make a list of the things that are important to him or her. Parents should also make a list. Review your lists together and talk about how many of the things on your lists may be competing with God for first place in your life. Explain it is okay to enjoy other things, but we should never allow them to have first place in our lives, which is reserved for God.

Daily Prayer:

Jesus, please give us the wisdom and desire to follow You wholeheartedly all the days of our lives. Help us realize when other things may be creeping in to compete with You for first place in our lives. May we continue to cherish You above all else. In Jesus Name, amen!

Today the children learned how to develop self control to fight off the many temptations that keep them from being obedient to God and enjoying His many blessings. They should not be like Samson, who took his strength for granted and became weak in obedience. By being obedient to God, and doing what is right, you become strong in faith.

Memory Verse:

My Son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them. Proverbs 2:10

Suggested Parent/Child Activity:

Play a game with you child this week that will reinforce the need to concentrate and avoid distractions or other temptations. Two great games for this are Jenga and Pick Up Sticks. As you play, be sure to compare how playing the game well is similar to keeping
God's commands. If you let outside distractions or temptations turn away your attention, you can be in big trouble.

Daily Prayer:
Lord I praise You for your mighty power and strength. Help me to remain obedient to Your word and to Your commands. Let me not be like Samson, who was tempted in every little thing, but let me be strong in my faith. Amen.

Obey Some More

Don't be like Joe and play out of tune on an instrument you don't know how to play....know the Word and follow it!!!!

Memory Verse James 1:22

"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. DO WHAT IT SAYS."

Today was an awesome day in Kidz Church...more on obedience. At every age we need that reminder to do what the Word of God commands. Reminds me of something my older brother used to say; "Don't do what I do, do what I say." He wanted what was right for me, but he could get away with whatever he wanted...he never wanted it for himself. We serve some amazing kids at our church and are blessed to know them; we want the best for them through all of their many stages. If they learn to do what God says now, they will prove to be an unstoppable force for Him. Lets continue to show them what God says and what He wants from them.

Story time

Exodus 17 (Battle with Amalekites)

1 Samuel 15 (More battle, but not obedient ending)

Encourage Bible memorization for next week....cool prizes await!

I Will Obey.

Memory Verse

Luke 11:28

Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.

What we learned

Through the story of Jonah, how we should obey God the first time....

NO MORE EXCUSES!!!!

Remember to come to class knowing your memory verse and you get to play Plunko!