Rise & Shine
April 2023
Jesus Restored Peter | Toddler & Preschool
April 30, 2023 • John 21:1–17, Luke 24:6
THIS WEEK This week, kids hear about the time Jesus restored Peter. THE BIBLE: I can share God’s love every day. THE BIG IDEA: John 21:1-17 ASK THIS Because sometimes you and your kid need a conversation-starter that isn't, "So . . . how was church?" –What is one way you can share God’s love with someone? –When we share God’s love, God’s love spreads. Where is a place you can spread God’s love? REMEMBER THIS This month, your kids are memorizing the Bible verse Luke 24:6a (NIV), in case you want to work on them together. ”He is not here; he has risen!” — Luke 24:6a (NIV) 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 Restored Peter | Elementary & Preteens
April 30, 2023 • John 21:1–17, Luke 24:6
THIS WEEK This week, kids hear about the time Jesus restored Peter. THE BIBLE: I can share God’s love every day. THE BIG IDEA: John 21:1-17 ASK THIS Because sometimes you and your kid need a conversation-starter that isn't, "So . . . how was church?" –What is one way you can share God’s love with someone? –When we share God’s love, God’s love spreads. Where is a place you can spread God’s love? REMEMBER THIS This month, your kids are memorizing the Bible verse Luke 24:6a (NIV), in case you want to work on them together. ”He is not here; he has risen!” — Luke 24:6a (NIV) NEXT WEEK Next week, we’re starting a new series! Check your email for next month’s monthly view of what’s coming up.
The Road to Emmaus | Toddler & Preschool
April 23, 2023 • Luke 24:13–35, Luke 24:6
THIS WEEK This week, kids hear about Jesus joining some friends on the road to Emmaus. THE BIBLE: Jesus is there for me every day. THE BIG IDEA: Luke 24:13-35 ASK THIS Because sometimes you and your kid need a conversation-starter that isn't, "So . . . how was church?" –Why do you think it could be hard for us to remember that Jesus is always there for us? –Name something that you can hold in your hands that helps you remember Jesus is here with you. REMEMBER THIS This month, your kids are memorizing the Bible verse Luke 24:6a (NIV), in case you want to work on them together. ”He is not here; he has risen!” — Luke 24:6a (NIV) NEXT WEEK Next week, kids will hear about the time Jesus restored Peter.
The Road to Emmaus | Elementary & Preteens
April 23, 2023 • Luke 24:13–35, Luke 24:6
THIS WEEK This week, kids hear about Jesus joining some friends on the road to Emmaus. THE BIBLE: Jesus is there for me every day. THE BIG IDEA: Luke 24:13-35 ASK THIS Because sometimes you and your kid need a conversation-starter that isn't, "So . . . how was church?" –Why do you think it could be hard for us to remember that Jesus is always there for us? –Name something that you can hold in your hands that helps you remember Jesus is here with you. REMEMBER THIS This month, your kids are memorizing the Bible verse Luke 24:6a (NIV), in case you want to work on them together. ”He is not here; he has risen!” — Luke 24:6a (NIV) NEXT WEEK Next week, kids will hear about the time Jesus restored Peter.
Jesus Appeared to the Disciples | Toddler & Preschool
April 16, 2023 • Luke 24:6, John 20:19–31
THIS WEEK This week, kids hear about the time Jesus appeared to the disciples after coming back to life. THE BIBLE: I can meet with Jesus every day. THE BIG IDEA: John 20:19-31 ASK THIS Because sometimes you and your kid need a conversation-starter that isn't, "So . . . how was church?" –What are some things we can do to meet with Jesus every day? –Why is meeting with Jesus important? REMEMBER THIS This month, your kids are memorizing the Bible verse Luke 24:6a (NIV), in case you want to work on them together. ”He is not here; he has risen!” — Luke 24:6a (NIV) NEXT WEEK Next week, kids will hear about Jesus joining some friends on the road to Emmaus.
Jesus Appeared to the Disciples | Elementary & Preteens
April 16, 2023 • Luke 24:6, John 20:19–31
THIS WEEK This week, kids hear about the time Jesus appeared to the disciples after coming back to life. THE BIBLE: I can meet with Jesus every day. THE BIG IDEA: John 20:19-31 ASK THIS Because sometimes you and your kid need a conversation-starter that isn't, "So . . . how was church?" –What are some things we can do to meet with Jesus every day? –Why is meeting with Jesus important? REMEMBER THIS This month, your kids are memorizing the Bible verse Luke 24:6a (NIV), in case you want to work on them together. ”He is not here; he has risen!” — Luke 24:6a (NIV) NEXT WEEK Next week, kids will hear about Jesus joining some friends on the road to Emmaus.
Jesus' Death and Resurrection | Toddler & Preschool
April 9, 2023 • Luke 24:6, Matthew 27:45—28:10
THIS WEEK This week, kids hear about Jesus’ death and resurrection. THE BIBLE: Jesus is alive today and every day! THE BIG IDEA: Matthew 27:45-28:10 ASK THIS Because sometimes you and your kid need a conversation-starter that isn't, "So . . . how was church?" –What does Jesus being alive mean for us? –What can we do to “wake” others up about this wonderful news? REMEMBER THIS This month, your kids are memorizing the Bible verse Luke 24:6a (NIV), in case you want to work on them together. ”He is not here; he has risen!” — Luke 24:6a (NIV) NEXT WEEK Next week, kids will hear about the time Jesus appeared to the disciples after coming back to life.
Jesus' Death and Resurrection | Elementary & Preteens
April 9, 2023 • Luke 24:6, Matthew 27:45—28:10
THIS WEEK This week, kids hear about Jesus’ death and resurrection. THE BIBLE: Jesus is alive today and every day! THE BIG IDEA: Matthew 27:45-28:10 ASK THIS Because sometimes you and your kid need a conversation-starter that isn't, "So . . . how was church?" –What does Jesus being alive mean for us? –What can we do to “wake” others up about this wonderful news? REMEMBER THIS This month, your kids are memorizing the Bible verse Luke 24:6a (NIV), in case you want to work on them together. ”He is not here; he has risen!” — Luke 24:6a (NIV) NEXT WEEK Next week, kids will hear about the time Jesus appeared to the disciples after coming back to life.
Peter Denies Jesus | Toddler & Preschool
April 2, 2023 • Matthew 26:31–35, Matthew 26:57–75, Philippians 2:5–11, Luke 24:6
THIS WEEK This week, kids hear about the time Peter denied knowing Jesus. THE BIBLE: I can stick with Jesus when my day is dark. THE BIG IDEA: Matthew 26:31-35; 57-75 ASK THIS Because sometimes you and your kid need a conversation-starter that isn't, "So . . . how was church?" –What are real ways you can stick with Jesus? –How do you know sticking with Jesus is a good choice? REMEMBER THIS This month, your kids are memorizing the Bible verse Luke 24:6a (NIV), in case you want to work on them together. ”He is not here; he has risen!” — Luke 24:6a (NIV) NEXT WEEK Next week, kids will hear about Jesus’ death and resurrection.
Peter Denies Jesus | Elementary & Preteens
April 2, 2023 • Luke 24:6, Matthew 26:31–35, Matthew 26:57–75, Philippians 2:5–11
THIS WEEK This week, kids hear about the time Peter denied knowing Jesus. THE BIBLE: I can stick with Jesus when my day is dark. THE BIG IDEA: Matthew 26:31-35; 57-75 ASK THIS Because sometimes you and your kid need a conversation-starter that isn't, "So . . . how was church?" –What are real ways you can stick with Jesus? –How do you know sticking with Jesus is a good choice? REMEMBER THIS This month, your kids are memorizing the Bible verse Luke 24:6a (NIV), in case you want to work on them together. ”He is not here; he has risen!” — Luke 24:6a (NIV) NEXT WEEK Next week, kids will hear about Jesus’ death and resurrection.
Memory Verse
April 1, 2023 • Luke 24:6
On a farm, life has a daily rhythm (for plants, animals, and people, too). “Life” is what this series is all about, because we’re talking about Easter and Jesus’ triumph over death! In this five-week series, kids will explore the stories leading up to and following Easter Sunday. Together, they’ll discover we can stick with Jesus even when our days are dark, and that because Jesus is alive, we can spend our days meeting with him, trusting he’s there for us, and sharing his love — not just today, but every day!