Jesus can help me choose joy
Now, Paul and Silas will show us what it looks like to choose joy even in the middle of a not so joyful situation. When others would have been downcast and hopeless, they chose to sing and praise God! And, their joy made some pretty big waves—so big that we’re still talking about their story today!
THIS WEEK
Bible Story:
Paul and Silas in Prison
Acts 16:16-34
Story Focus:
Jesus can help me choose joy.
Let's Dance: Make Waves
June 2022 Memory Verse
June 2022 OVERVIEW
Memory Verse:
"I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength." (Philippians 4:13)
Key Question:
Who can help you do everything?
Bottom Line:
Jesus can help me do everything.
Have you ever seen the commercial where one person does something kind? Then, a person who witnesses this kindness, is motivated to do something kind. Followed by another person seeing this kindness who feels moved to also be kind. It’s not just in commercials. It’s in real life, too. Waves of generosity. Lives changed. And, it all begins with one act of kindness.
During the next two months, we are going to be teaching our preschoolers that they, too, can make waves when they choose kindness—as well as love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Most importantly, we want them to know that Jesus is there to help them choose these things. Because when Jesus is my friend forever, Jesus can help me do everything!
Week 1
Bible Story:
We Love Because God Loves Us
1 John 4:9-13
Story Focus:
Jesus can help me choose love.
Week 2
Bible Story:
Paul and Silas in Prison
Acts 16:16-34
Story Focus:
Jesus can help me choose joy.
Week 3
Bible Story:
Abigail Intervenes
1 Samuel 25:1-35
Story Focus:
Jesus can help me choose peace.
Week 4
Bible Story:
Simeon at the Temple
Luke 2:22-39
Story Focus:
Jesus can help me choose patience.