FAMILY RESOURCES
Sunday School for Children
Sunday School students are meeting during the summer. Join others in Room 120 for activities. The current theme of study is:
Fear, Love and Trust: Following God's Commandments
Lesson 1: God Gives the Law
God commands that I love Him and others.
Lesson 2: The Golden Calf
God commands that I put Him first.
Lesson 3: David and Goliath
God commands that I respect His name.
Lesson 4: Solomon Builds and Dedicates the Temple
God commands that I learn His Word.
Lesson 5: Joseph Cares for Jacob
God commands that I honor authorities.
Lesson 6: Abraham Rescues Lot
God commands that I respect Life.
Lesson 7: Isaac and Rebekah
God commands that I honor marriage and family.
Lesson 8: Achan's Sin
God commands that I respect my neighbor's things.
Lesson 9: David and Jonathan
God commands that I speak well of others.
Lesson 10: Ahab Covets Naboth's Vineyard
God commands that I be content.
Lesson 11: Paul and Philemon
God commands that I be content.
Lesson 12: The Rich Young Ruler
God commands that I fear, love, and serve Him.
Lesson 13: Peter's Reinstatement
Jesus has kept God's commands in my place.
We also encourage families to be engaged in devotional time at home through reading the Scriptures; experiencing a new church location as you travel for vacation; finding unique and interesting places to have family prayer time; and having caring conversations about how Jesus is working within your daily lives.
Materials can be found on this page to cover some great lessons at home.
Look for a children's activity sheet near the Guestbook in the Welcome Center, that helps kids focus on this week's Gospel lesson!
Live Videos
Activities
- Bible experiments: Children age 1-10
- Bible coloring pages: Children age 1-10
- Coloring prayer pages: All Ages
- Go Fish’s podcast for kids
- Activity Bible Verse Maze: Children (3-5th grade)
- Activity Virtual Field Trips: Families
- and more field trips!
- 20 screen-free things to do indoors
- Smithsonian
- A new resource recommended by virtual friends Alex & Amy: Road Trips from Home
Family Talks
How to talk to your kids about the Coronavirus
Managing fear and anxiety during a health pandemic
'Screen addiction' is becoming a real problem, even more so during COVID-19 lockdowns, which is why it's more important than ever for children and adults alike to learn and develop healthier digital habits. Here is a useful resource called “Understanding Screen Addiction and Responsible Digital Use” which offers lots of valuable information such as:
- How technology use has changed over the years (72% of adults now consider smartphones their most essential device)
- The impact of COVID-19 on screen time use and digital behaviors (smartphone usage in the UK surged by 30% during lockdown)
- Understanding screen addictions and how our devices affect our brains and change our behaviors (e.g. dopamine-driven reward loops)
- Helpful tips and useful advice for tackling device addiction, managing gadget and internet use, and creating healthier digital habits.