Changing Gears
March 2023
Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead | Elementary & Preteens
March 26, 2023 • 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 11:1–45
MEMORY VERSE: ”Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) THIS WEEK This week, kids hear about the time Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. THE BIBLE: Jesus can change anything. THE BIG IDEA: John 11:1-45 ASK THIS Because sometimes you and your kid need a conversation-starter that isn't, "So . . . how was church?" –How do you know Jesus can change anything? –What are some changes we can pray to Jesus about for our church? Our homes? Our school? Our community? REMEMBER THIS This month, your kids are memorizing the Bible verse 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV), in case you want to work on them together. NEXT WEEK Next week, we’re starting a new series! Check your email for next month’s monthly view of what’s coming up.
Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead | Toddler & Preschool
March 26, 2023 • 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 11:1–45
MEMORY VERSE: ”Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) THIS WEEK This week, kids hear about the time Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. THE BIBLE: Jesus can change anything. THE BIG IDEA: John 11:1-45 ASK THIS Because sometimes you and your kid need a conversation-starter that isn't, "So . . . how was church?" –How do you know Jesus can change anything? –What are some changes we can pray to Jesus about for our church? Our homes? Our school? Our community? REMEMBER THIS This month, your kids are memorizing the Bible verse 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV), in case you want to work on them together. NEXT WEEK Next week, we’re starting a new series! Check your email for next month’s monthly view of what’s coming up.
Jesus healed a blind man | Elementary & Preteens
March 19, 2023 • 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 9
MEMORY VERSE: ”Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) THIS WEEK This week, kids hear about how Jesus healed a blind man. THE BIBLE: Jesus changes how we see things. THE BIG IDEA: John 9 ASK THIS Because sometimes you and your kid need a conversation-starter that isn't, "So . . . how was church?" –How do you know God is with you even though you can’t see God? –What does it mean to live in the light and not darkness? REMEMBER THIS This month, your kids are memorizing the Bible verse 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV), in case you want to work on them together. NEXT WEEK Next week, kids will hear about the time Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead.
Jesus healed a blind man | Toddler & Preschool
March 19, 2023 • 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 9
MEMORY VERSE: ”Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) THIS WEEK This week, kids hear about how Jesus healed a blind man. THE BIBLE: Jesus changes how we see things. THE BIG IDEA: John 9 ASK THIS Because sometimes you and your kid need a conversation-starter that isn't, "So . . . how was church?" –How do you know God is with you even though you can’t see God? –What does it mean to live in the light and not darkness? REMEMBER THIS This month, your kids are memorizing the Bible verse 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV), in case you want to work on them together. NEXT WEEK Next week, kids will hear about the time Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead.
Jesus and the Samaritan woman | Elementary & Preteens
March 12, 2023 • 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 4:5–42
MEMORY VERSE: ”Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) THIS WEEK This week, kids hear about the conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman. THE BIBLE: Our past doesn’t change God’s love for us. THE BIG IDEA: John 4:5-42 ASK THIS Because sometimes you and your kid need a conversation-starter that isn't, "So . . . how was church?" –Why might we find it hard to talk to God about our mistakes? –What can we do to remind ourselves that God’s love doesn’t change? REMEMBER THIS This month, your kids are memorizing the Bible verse 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV), in case you want to work on them together. NEXT WEEK Next week, kids will hear about how Jesus healed a blind man.
Jesus and the Samaritan woman | Toddler & Preschool
March 12, 2023 • 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 4:5–42
MEMORY VERSE: ”Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) THIS WEEK This week, kids hear about the conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman. THE BIBLE: Our past doesn’t change God’s love for us. THE BIG IDEA: John 4:5-42 ASK THIS Because sometimes you and your kid need a conversation-starter that isn't, "So . . . how was church?" –Why might we find it hard to talk to God about our mistakes? –What can we do to remind ourselves that God’s love doesn’t change? REMEMBER THIS This month, your kids are memorizing the Bible verse 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV), in case you want to work on them together. NEXT WEEK Next week, kids will hear about how Jesus healed a blind man.
Transfiguration of Jesus | Elementary & Preteens
March 5, 2023 • 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 17:1–9
MEMORY VERSE: ”Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) This week, kids hear about the transfiguration of Jesus and what the disciples learned from this. THE BIBLE: We change when we know who God is. THE BIG IDEA: Matthew 17:1-9 ASK THIS Because sometimes you and your kid need a conversation-starter that isn't, "So . . . how was church?" –How do you feel about change? What are some examples of change that are good? What are some that might feel scary or difficult? –Who can you tell about the good changes God is making in your life? REMEMBER THIS This month, your kids are memorizing the Bible verse 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV), in case you want to work on them together. NEXT WEEK Next week, kids will hear about the conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman.
Transfiguration of Jesus | Toddler & Preschool
March 5, 2023 • 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 17:1–9
MEMORY VERSE: ”Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) This week, kids hear about the transfiguration of Jesus and what the disciples learned from this. THE BIBLE: We change when we know who God is. THE BIG IDEA: Matthew 17:1-9 ASK THIS Because sometimes you and your kid need a conversation-starter that isn't, "So . . . how was church?" –How do you feel about change? What are some examples of change that are good? What are some that might feel scary or difficult? –Who can you tell about the good changes God is making in your life? REMEMBER THIS This month, your kids are memorizing the Bible verse 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV), in case you want to work on them together. NEXT WEEK Next week, kids will hear about the conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman.
