Follow Jesus Activity
on March 30th, 2020
READ: Matthew 4:18-22 - EXPERIENCE THE STORY: Follow the Leader - Family StyleThe leader begins by doing actions that the rest of the players must copy. Anything — what the leader does, the others must follow. The players who do not mimic, or lag behind the leader’s motions are out of the game. The last person standing becomes the new leader.To make it more fun, you can add music and have the le... Read More
Branch Kids Sundays at Home March 29
on March 28th, 2020
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Bible Study - JESUS NEXT DOOR: Heart
on March 27th, 2020
What is something God has done for you that you are thankful for or are celebrating? How have you experienced his faithfulness to you this week?Where are you experiencing stress, anxiety or fear? How would you like to see God move in your life or in the life of someone close to you?What did you hear in this week’s sermon that was new or particularly interesting? Did anything stand out to you as pu... Read More
Love the Brokenhearted Activity
on March 27th, 2020
READ: Matthew 5:1-12 -REFLECT: (Page 84 Jesus Next Door)What is making you feel sad or brokenhearted? Have you talked to God about it?Who is someone you know who is sad and brokenhearted? How can you pray for them?Comfort them? PRAY: (Page 84 Jesus Next Door)God, help me turn to You in prayer and with my actions even when when I am brokenhearted.God, help me to trust You even when I do not un... Read More
Go, Stop, Go Activity
on March 26th, 2020
READ: Mark 5:21-43 - (Find more on this story in Jesus Next Door, pg. 77)Read the passage togetherThere is no magic way to teach scripture to your kids - let them lead the discussion.If you do not have answers - it is okay to say that! - ask God for wisdom, and seek the answer, together! The win is spending time in God's word and in prayer with your kids. Everything else is icing! EXPERIENCE THE ... Read More
Testify Activity
on March 25th, 2020
READ: John 1:35-42 -I love this story! Andrew is SO excited to run and tell his brother that he found the Messiah! SO EXCITED! the Bible says it was the first thing he did - ran and told his brother. When have you had "God Moments" you want to share with others - let's talk about them! EXPERIENCE THE STORY: TestifyBased on your own family preference, give everyone an opportunity to think about a ... Read More