eKids Junior

God’s Church isn’t just a building where we learn about God. God’s Church is God’s family! Everybody is welcome in God’s family when they trust and follow Jesus. This lesson about Peter and the centurion Cornelius teaches your little ones that God has a special place for them in His Church! We all fit in God’s family.


1 Timothy 3:15 "...The family of God is the church..."


God Loves the Whole Wide World

God loves everybody He made! Everybody in the whole wide world who chooses to trust and follow Jesus is welcome to be in God’s family, the Church.

You’ll Need

  • Pictures of different people from around the world (from books, magazines, the Internet, family photos, etc.)

  • Map (optional)

    Directions

  1. Look at pictures of people from around the world.

  2. Talk about the city or country each person is from. If you have a map, find

    each city and country.

  3. For each picture, ask your kid these questions:

    • Does God love them? Yes

    • Are they welcome to be a part of God’s family? Yes

    • Can they be a part of God’s Church when they trust and follow Jesus? Yes


Say With Me Ages 2-3

Say with me... God welcomes me!

Say with me... God welcomes everybody!


Q&A Ages 4–Kindergarten

  • Does God love everybody in the whole world? yes
  • Who can be part of God's family when they trust and follow Jesus? Everybody in the whole wide world.

Family Challenge


Pray Ask kids what they want to talk to God about, and pray with them.


Coloring sheet

eKids

Review the Point and Bible Verse Point: Kids can be a Godly example.


Verse: 1 Timothy 4:12 NIRV Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. Set an example for the believers in what you say and in how you live.


• What are some things God might want His people to do to make a difference? 

• When you want to make a difference, who can you go to for help? 

• How do you think a kid can tell the difference between something that is truly bad and something that they just don't like? 


Pray Together

• How can making a difference bring honor to God?  

  • Ask kids what they’d like to talk with God about.
  • Pray together.

Encounter Student Ministry

Going Deeper Questions:
“More Than Obligation”
  • What does it mean to know the God of the word?
  • What is spiritual intimacy?
  • How do we cultivate spiritual intimacy?
  • Was does it look like to live a life following the scriptures?
  • How are you intentionally living a life following the scriptures?


Sunday Morning Worship

Victory Even in the Greatest of Battles! (Part 8) - 

Going Deeper Questions

Sunday, August 24, 2025


Question #1: What current battle in your life feels bigger than your ability to handle? Are you viewing this battle through the lens of fear or faith? What needs to change in order for you to see them with faith through God’s promise? 


Question #2: Is there an area of your life where God has asked for obedience, but you’ve hesitated because it didn’t make sense? Why is it difficult for you to trust God’s strategy over your own logic? Read Proverbs 3:5-6. Allow this to be your prayer focus for the week.


Question #3: Have you grown tired in a long battle and felt like giving up? Paul reminds us in 2 Timothy that he fought the good fight, finished the race, and remained faithful. Is there an area of this equation that you have left out? What can you do to fulfill all of the plan that God set before you?


Question #4: Partial obedience is disobedience at its best! Are you fighting with God or for God—or are you trying to fight without God? God has called you to a place of ultimate victory. He simply wants your trust and obedience. What steps can you take today to move into a place of complete obedience.


Question #5: Is there something God has asked you to fully surrender, but you’ve held onto it? How would full surrender open the door to full victory in your life?


Question #6: Do you tend to measure your spiritual progress by instant results or lasting obedience? How is God using this “long war” to shape your character, trust, or maturity? In what ways has God already shown His faithfulness through the battle?


Challenge: 

  1. Write down the biggest fear, challenge, or battle you are currently facing. Apply scripture to each and begin to give it to God.

  2. Ask God, “What are You asking me to do that I’ve been delaying?” Take one bold step of obedience this week, even if it feels risky.

  3. Identify one habit, relationship, mindset, or sin you’ve refused to let go of. Ask God to help you release it to him. You may consider finding an accountability partner to walk with you in this journey of surrender.