SERIES QUICK LOOK
We were created in God’s image. God sent Jesus to show us the best way to be human. But God knew we’d need help. That’s why God sent us the Holy Spirit. With the power of the Spirit, we can produce fruit that points others to Jesus. Every month, kids discover something about God’s character and how they can reflect or respond to that character because they are created in God’s image. You could call them characters traits or virtues, but we call them Life Apps: something that God is doing in you to change the world around you. In other words, we show the world what God is like when we demonstrate these ideas. We’re helping kids and preteens discover what the Apostle Paul called the Fruit of the Spirit throughout June and July. When we show the Fruit of the Spirit, we make waves and show others who Jesus is.
Monthly Overview
July Curriculum:
Week One (July 3)
Be Kind
Today’s Bible Story: Be Kind (The Good Samaritan) • Luke 10:25-37
Today’s Key Question: How can you be kind even when it’s hard?
Today’s Bottom Line: Show kindness to everyone.
Monthly Memory Verse: God began a good work in you. And I am sure that he will carry it on until it is completed. That will be on the day Christ Jesus returns. Philippians 1:6 (NIrV)
Today’s Basic Truth: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
Week Two (July 10)
Good Vibrations
Today’s Bible Story: Good Vibrations (City on a Hill) • Matthew 5:14-16
Today’s Key Question: How can you show God’s goodness to others?
Today’s Bottom Line: Show God’s goodness to others.
Monthly Memory Verse: God began a good work in you. And I am sure that he will carry it on until it is completed. That will be on the day Christ Jesus returns. Philippians 1:6 (NIrV)
Today’s Basic Truth: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
Week Three (July 17)
Have a Little Faith in Me
Today’s Bible Story: Have a Little Faith in Me (David and Jonathan) • 1 Samuel 18–20, 2 Samuel 9 (Supporting: 2 Samuel 4:4)
Today’s Key Question: How can you be someone people can count on?
Today’s Bottom Line: Be faithful so others can count on you.
Monthly Memory Verse: God began a good work in you. And I am sure that he will carry it on until it is completed. That will be on the day Christ Jesus returns. Philippians 1:6 (NIrV)
Basic Truth: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
Week Four (July 24)
Gentle on my Mind
Today’s Bible Story: Gentle on My Mind (Jesus and the Little Children) • Mark 10:13-16
Today’s Bottom Line: God can give you the strength to be gentle.
Today’s Key Question: Why is it sometimes hard to be gentle?
Monthly Memory Verse: God began a good work in you. And I am sure that he will carry it on until it is completed. That will be on the day Christ Jesus returns. Philippians 1:6 (NIrV)
Monthly Life App: Make Waves—What you do today can change the world around you.
Today’s Basic Truth: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
Week Five (July 31)
Under Control
Today’s Bible Story: Under Control (Taming of the Tongue) • James 3:1-6
Today’s Key Question: What can happen when you lose control?
Today’s Bottom Line: God gives you the power to have self-control.
Monthly Memory Verse: God began a good work in you. And I am sure that he will carry it on until it is completed. That will be on the day Christ Jesus returns. Philippians 1:6 (NIrV)
Today’s Basic Truth: I need to make the wise choice.
K3 WORSHIP LINEUP
Week 1 – This is Living & Good Grace
Week 2 – Let Go & Graves Into Gardens
Week 3 – Never Gonna Stop Singing & Who You Say I Am
Week 4 – Real Love & Waymaker
Week 5 – The Best Is Yet to Come & Good Grace
PRETEEN WORSHIP LINEUP
Week 1 – This is Living & Good Grace
Week 2 – Let Go & Graves Into Gardens
Week 3 – Never Gonna Stop Singing & Who You Say I Am
Week 4 – Real Love & Waymaker
Week 5 – The Best Is Yet to Come & Good Grace