RKIDS LESSONS

Week 1: 11/1 & 11/2
BIG IDEA: Thank you, God, for my family and friends.
BIBLE: Ruth 1
Family Discussion Starters:
Kids Share: Why are you thankful for your family?
Parents Share: Share an experience in your life that made you thankful for your family or friends.

Week 2: 11/8 & 11/9
BIG IDEA: Thank you, God, for Your protection and provision.
BIBLE: John 10:11-16
Family Discussion Starters:
Kids Share: What are three things that God has provided for you and your family?
Parents Share: Share an experience when God protected you from a harmful situation.

Week 3: 11/15 & 11/16
BIG IDEA: Thank you, God, for Your love and forgiveness.
BIBLE: Luke 15:11-32
Family Discussion Starters:
Kids Share: When do you find it hard to forgive others?
Parents Share: Have you ever had someone choose not to for- give you? Share how you handled that situation.

Week 4: 11/22 & 11/23
BIG IDEA: Thank you, God, for my forever home.
BIBLE: Revelation 21:3-27
Family Discussion Starters:
Kids Share: What is something you are looking forward to experiencing in the new heaven and new earth?
Parents Share: Do you know someone who has died who was a follower of Jesus? Share a story about their faith in God.

Week 5: 11/29 & 11/30
BIG IDEA: Thank you, God, for the advent season where we can prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus.
BIBLE: Isaiah 9:6
Family Discussion Starters:
Kids Share: We just celebrated Thanksgiving and said thank you for many good things. What is one special thing about Jesus that you are most thankful to God for?
Parents Share: Amidst all the hustle of shopping, decorating, and parties, what is one hope you have for our family this Advent season to intentionally keep Jesus, the Prince of Peace, as the main focus?

November’s Memory Verse:
“in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:18