eKids Junior

...Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. 

John 13:34 (NLT)


Say With Me Ages 2-3

1. Say Together: Love everyone!

2. Say Together: What do you need?


Q&A Ages 4–Kindergarten

1. When we ask someone what they need, what should we do?  Listen to them and give them what they need.


2. What can you do if you don't have what they need?

Pray for th


Family Challenge

We can show love to everyone by giving them what they need. But how are we going to find out what they need? It’s easy! Ask them what they need, and listen when they answer you.


You’ll Need

1. Ask your family, “How can you find out what someone needs?” Help them know one way is to ask them what they need, and listen to their answer.

2. Help your kid ask, “What do you need?”

3. Answer your kid with a need. You can use the Need List for ideas.

4. Give your child time to go get what you need or help you with what you need.

5. Repeat a few times, then switch roles


I need ...

• some shoes. •a hug. • a snack. •a prayer.

• a Bible verse. •a toy. • help getting up. •help picking up.


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Review the Point: 

Jesus makes me God’s friend when

I choose to follow Him.


Review the Verse: 

Romans 10:9 NIRV Say with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord.” Believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead. Then you will be saved.


Going Deeper Questions:

  • Close your eyes and listen to this Bible verse. What does this Bible verse make you think about?
  • What do you think kids need to know about God’s God shows grace to you. 
  • How do you think you can show grace to others?
  • What do you think things would be like without grace?

Wrap Up

  • Pray together.
  • Play a game like Simon Says or 20 Questions.

Encounter Student Ministry

Going Deeper Questions:
  • Why do you think wisdom is important?
  • There are many sources where you could gain "wisdom:" friends, teachers, social media...Why is it important to look to the Bible to gain wisdom instead of those other sources?
  • What is a doubt you have about God? Have you addressed that doubt or let it linger in the back of your mind?
  • How does it make you feel to know that no matter what doubts you have, when you take them to God He won't turn away from you? He will still love you.

Going Deeper Challenge:

  • Reach out to a trusted wise older Christian (not another student) and discuss that doubt with them. You could speak with Pastor Rylan, one of the E.S.M. leaders, or we could connect you with someone else in the church if you'd like.

Sunday Morning Worship

Question #1: What does the Core Value We value prayer, not mere chatter mean to you? Knowing that this is part of the foundation that we build upon as a church, does it change anything that you are currently doing?


Question #2: In Luke 11:1-2, we read that the disciples asked Jesus an important question. They asked Him to teach them to pray. Why do you think that they asked this question over all the questions that they could have asked? Would your question have been different? Why or why not?


Question #3: Matthew 6:9 states that God’s name is to be kept holy. What does this statement mean to you? Does this statement affect the way that you communicate with God in prayer? Does it affect how you relate to Him on a daily basis? 


Question #4: Do you find it difficult to pray for God’s will to be done? What if His plan/will is different from what you had in mind? What does it take for our will to line up with the will of God in all areas of life?


Question #5: Can you honestly say that you depend fully on God? Why or why not? What impact does Philippians 4:19 have on your dependence on God?


Question #6: Can you honestly pray Matthew 6:12?  Can you say that the forgiveness that you offer to others is in alignment with the forgiveness that God offers and desires for us to give to those around us?


Question #7: Pastor Chris stated, “The outcome of your life is in direct proportion to your prayer life.”  Do you agree with this statement? What evidence do you see of this in your personal life?


Challenge: 

  1. Set aside time today to spend with God in prayer.

  2. Create a plan of action to align your heart, desires, and will with that of God. 

  3. Take the needed steps to create a culture in your personal life that places prayer as a driving force behind all that you do. Truly moving beyond mere chatter to that of prayer.