Compassion: Caring enough to do something about someone else’s needs
Memory Verse: “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
Think back to a time when someone made time for you. Maybe that looked like caring for you when you were sick, teaching you how to tie your shoe, making food for you, or teaching you how to read or learn a new skill. No matter what it is, when people make time for us, it can bring us joy — it’s like a light shining on a dark day. Caring for one another isn’t always the easy thing to do, but it certainly is what Jesus asks of us. When Jesus gave the command in Matthew 5 to let our light shine, it wasn’t just to bring joy into each other’s lives but also to bring glory to God. We are reflections of who God is, and as we “Live Bright” this month, we’ll discover exactly how we can shine God’s light.
- Week 1 (Week of September 1): You can shine God’s light.
- Week 2 (Week of September 8): Use what you have to help others.
- Week 3 (Week of September 15): Make time to help others.
- Week 4 (Week of September 22): Comfort others the way God comforts you.
- Week 5 (Week of September 29): Jesus is the light of the world.
Find weekly devotionals HERE to help your child open up their Bible at home.
This month, we’re talking about a special kind of bright light — THE light God sent into the world to shine bright for the whole world to see. His name is Jesus! When we choose to love like Jesus, we become a bright light that makes a beautiful picture for the world to see Jesus.
Check back each week for the Bible story, discussion questions, and ways to continue the conversation:
- Week 1 (Week of September 1): Jesus is the light of the world.
- Week 2 (Week of September 8): Jesus is a light for everyone.
- Week 3 (Week of September 15): Jesus said to love one another.
- Week 4 (Week of September 22): I am a light when I love like Jesus.
- Week 5 (Week of September 29): I love like Jesus when I help others.
We’re Learning… God made everything.
Bible Story: The Beginning ● Genesis 1
This month we’re learning, “God made everything.” In the very beginning, God made everything from the big ocean to the all the amazing animals, and even the fluffy clouds in the sky. God saw that He made everything wonderful and He rested. When we look at all the good things God has made, we can remember how much He loves us!
Check back each week for the Bible story and family activity:
- Week 1 (Week of September 1): Song Activity
- Week 2 (Week of September 8): Memory Verse Activity
- Week 3 (Week of September 15): Response Activity
- Week 4 (Week of September 22): Song Activity
- Week 5 (Week of September 29): Song Activity
