June 2022

We are providing solutions to help you stay personally connected with your child through strategic digital experiences we supply weekly. These include teaching & worship videos, parent/child conversation guides, activities, and so much more—all with the goal of giving kids and parents the opportunity to engage within their homes with IBC Kids.

These resources are intended to be downloaded and printed for your personal use by the subscribing entity (IBC Hamburg) only. These materials should not be electronically transferred to or duplicated by other non-subscribing entities. Any unauthorized reproduction of this material or incorporation into a new work is a direct violation of US copyright laws. All rights reserved to the reThink Group.

Attention, parents - These are our division for the following group ages:

- Bubbles (0-3 years old)

- Bouncies (4-6 years old)

- 7’Ups (7-9 years old)

- Preteens (10-12 years old)

- NEW: Orange Curriculum continue with the Teens Ministry (13-16 years old). With Sharon, Daniel & Janet.

Parents Preview for June 2022

Have you ever seen the commercial where one person does something kind? Then, a person who witnesses this kindness, is motivated to do something kind. Followed by another person seeing this kindness who feels moved to also be kind. It’s not just in commercials. It’s in real life, too. Waves of generosity. Lives changed. And, it all begins with one act of kindness. During the next two months, we are going to be teaching our preschoolers that they, too, can Make Waves when they choose kindness—as well as love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Most importantly, we want them to know that Jesus is there to help them choose these things. Because when Jesus is my friend forever, Jesus can help me do everything!

7’Ups (7-9 years old) & Preteens (10-12 years old)

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.

Introduction

Here are our weekly video presentations that go along with our current First Look (Bubbles & Bouncies) and 252 Kids (7’Ups & Preteens) curriculum. Please, note that this content is to be used only and exclusively in your home environment and not to be shared to other churches or environments. All rights reserved to ReThink Orange Group.

Bubbles & Bouncies (Toddlers + Preschoolers) - June Week 3

Week three, we get to hear about a woman named Abigail. She went above and beyond to do what she could do to choose peace, even though the people around her were not acting very peaceful. And, because she was quick to act, she created waves of peace that literally saved lives! Story Focus: Jesus can help me choose peace.

7’Ups (7-9 years old) - June Week 3

In week three, we jump back to 1 Samuel 25:1-35, where we find a story about a woman named Abigail that starts with King David. He was furious with a man named Nabal, who mistreated his soldiers. David decided to get revenge until the man’s wife, Abigail, used her peacemaking skills and stopped something that could have been horrible. Even though she was not responsible for her husband’s offence, she realised she could play a role in making peace. Bottom Line: You can help others make peace. Peace is often about helping stop an argument before it can escalate into something worse. Acting as a peacemaker between others will take time and energy, but God can give us the strength to help others make peace. Sometimes our outside perspective is what someone might need to see a peaceful solution. We want kids to know that with God’s help, they can make waves by helping others make peace.

Preteens (10-12 years old) - June Week 3

Key Question: What are some ways you can make peace? As we help kids discover ways to make peace with or between their friends, we also want to be sure they are safe and have the help they need in various situations. We pray that through this story and the discussions that follow, kids will see multiple ways they can play a part in helping others find a way to get along. In week three, we jump back to 1 Samuel 25:1-35, where we find a story about a woman named Abigail that starts with King David. He was furious with a man named Nabal, who mistreated his soldiers. David decided to get revenge until the man’s wife, Abigail, used her peacemaking skills and stopped something that could have been horrible. Even though she was not responsible for her husband’s offense, she realized she could play a role in making peace.

Bottom Line: You can help others make peace. Peace is often about helping stop an argument before it can escalate into something worse. Acting as a peacemaker between others will take time and energy, but God can give us the strength to help others make peace. Sometimes our outside perspective is what someone might need to see a peaceful solution. We want kids to know that with God’s help, they can make waves by helping others make peace.

PDF’s

1. Parent Cues for Story and Worship Experiences easy-to-use guides with fun activities and discussion prompts, so families can review the video presentations and talk about what to do with what they’ve learned. 

2. Elementary God Time Cards: are devotionals that 7’Ups and Preteens can use that will reinforce the content in the weekly video presentations for this Sunday.

Additional Resources

Partnering with parents is always important for IBC, and it can be especially helpful in times of uncertainty. Consistent communication builds trust, and it also equips you, parent, to have spiritual conversations at home. Below are a couple of tools to help you connect digitally with IBC Kids during this time.

• • Parent Cue App: Be the parent you want to be! This free app gives parents weekly cues that are aligned with the content in the video presentations and devotionals of IBC Kids. Just type the name of our church: International Baptist Church of Hamburg. Then, the age of your kid. Now you got everything you need in the palm of your hands to follow us with the app. https://bit.ly/2wTCNtG
  • [PODCAST] Helping Kids Navigate Anxiety: On this episode, Sissy Goff, Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee, shares tools for leaders helping kids process anxiety. https://bit.ly/ 2TZx1OR
  • Managing Fear and Anxiety During a Health Pandemic: a blog post for parents on managing anxiety during any number of life disruptions: https://bit.ly/2Q6kJTG