I want to begin with a bold and provocative statement: it is nearly impossible to grow as a Christian by yourself. We need other people to walk with us. I say this because we have a relational God and a relational faith. Have you ever stopped to think about the fact that the God we …
Tag: Family
Tuesday, June 2
Psalm: 45 Meditation Luke: This is a picture of people who both feel entitled and who are ungrateful. It is the Samaritan who showed gratitude – the Jews may have felt no need to say, “thank you”. Jews and Samaritans didn’t get along though both originated from the same family. After the kingdom split upon …
Pentecost Sunday
Listen. Listen to the pre-recorded Children’s Message together. You can find it at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall Review Do you guys remember why Pastor Steve wore that crazy alien mask? [Hint to parents: The Holy Spirit came down on the church at Pentecost. The Holy Spirit gave the church special powers to tell people about the kingdom of …
Generosity
Grace is any gift that God gives to undeserving sinners. God’s forgiveness is grace. Our spiritual gifts, the special abilities that we have been given by God to strengthen the church, are also grace. But have you ever thought of your generosity to others as God’s grace to you? I didn’t until I came across …
Ascension Sunday
Listen. Listen to the pre-recorded Children’s Message together. You can find it at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall Review Why are the disciples sad? Pastor Nate said that it is a good thing that Jesus is going away. What two clues did he give to help us find out why this is true? [hint to parents: Pastor Nate pointed …
Sixth Sunday in Easter
Listen. Listen to the pre-recorded Children’s Message together. You can find it at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall Review What is a power-up? [Hint to parents: For those of you who don’t play Mario Kart, a power-up is something that helps you go faster or race past the other racers. The point is that power-ups help us do things …
Going Deeper: May 17
Read 1 Peter 3:8-18 together. Watch the sermon video (available at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall) Listen. What did you hear? What is God saying to you about living today in the power of Easter? Respond. How will you respond to the call to love your church family like family? How will you return blessing to those who may …
Fourth Sunday in Easter
Listen. Listen to the pre-recorded Children’s Message together. You can find it at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall Review Pastor Steve talked about the “new normal” we are living in because of the corona-virus. Discuss the following with your kids: What do you miss during this new normal?What is good about this new normal that you want to keep …
Third Sunday in Easter
Listen. Listen to the pre-recorded Children’s Message together. You can find it at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall Review What is the mystery Pastor Nate wants us to solve? [Hint to parents: What does it mean for us to be Easter people?] What are the two clues that Pastor Nate gave us to help us solve the mystery? [Hint …
Going Deeper: April 26
Read 1 Peter 1:17-23 together. Watch the sermon video (available at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall) Listen. What did you hear in the Scripture reading and the sermon? What is God saying to you? What does it mean to be Easter people? What does it look like to live as Easter people? Respond. If God is calling you to live …
