IBC KIDS IS GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS!

Join us, as IBC Kids gets ready for our incredible Jingle Jam Light Show. Don’t miss it!

Introduction

We are providing free 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.

These are our new division for the following group ages:

- 7’Ups (7-9 years old)

- Preteens (10-12 years old)

- NEW: IBC Teens  (13-16 years old). With Sharon, Daniel & Janet.

Parents Preview for November

Bubbles (0-3 years old) & Bouncies (4-6 years old)

This month we are going to use a community garden to teach our preschoolers that “I can thank God for everything.” Wow, there is so much goodness in that one statement! First of all, I can thank. Choosing to be thankful is the road to contentment, joy, and peace. And we want our preschoolers to have all of that goodness in their lives. Second, I can thank God. Thanking God is how we acknowledge the One giving us all the good in our lives. And third, I can thank God for everything. Yes, even the not so good stuff. When we thank God for everything, we are showing God that we believe He can use ALL things for His purpose and nothing is too big for Him. We want our preschoolers to know they can thank God for everything. We want them to experience the contentment, joy, and peace that comes from a thankful heart.

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

Everything we have comes from God. He is faithful to provide what we need. And even more than what we own, God can also provide what we need to face whatever happens in our life. God has proven time and again that we can trust Him no matter what. We can complain or become jealous of what others have . . . or we can choose to respond with contentment, knowing that God has a plan for our lives.

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) - November Week 4

Story Focus: I can thank God for people who help me.

Finally, we will visit the story of Elisha and the wonderful couple who not only invited him to eat from their table but built a room for him on their home for when he was in town. They really understood hospitality! While we may not have someone who has made a room for us, we do have people who have helped us, and we can thank God for them.

And, while we’re being thankful, we want you to know that we at IBC Kids thank God for YOU. Thank you for investing in the lives of preschoolers each and every day.

7’Ups (7-9 years old) - November Week 4

This week, we head to something Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 8:1-5. The believers in Corinth had an opportunity to really help the people who were struggling in Jerusalem. Paul highlighted how the church in Macedonia donated freely, even though they were very poor. This is a great reminder for the Corinthian church and for us—that no matter what we have or what we’ve been through, we can always find something to give.

Bottom Line: You can always use what you have to help someone else. When we talk about giving, kids might feel like the concept doesn’t apply to them. After all, most of them don’t have extra money laying around that they can share with others. However, when kids start to look at the way God has wired them, they’ll discover ways they can use their time and talents to help others.

Preteens (10-12 years old) - November Week 4

Key Question: How can you use what you have to help others? Not everyone has extra money or stuff . . . but most of us do have our time and talents that we can use to help. With this question, we hope to spark a great conversation among your preteens about what they have . . . .and how they can use that to help people in need.

This week, we head to something Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 8:1-5. The believers in Corinth had an opportunity to really help the people who were struggling in Jerusalem. Paul highlighted how the church in Macedonia donated freely, even though they were very poor. This is a great reminder for the Corinthian church and for us—that no matter what we have or what we’ve been through, we can always find something to give.

Bottom Line: You can always use what you have to help someone else. When we talk about giving, kids might feel like the concept doesn’t apply to them. After all, most of them don’t have extra money laying around that they can share with others. However, when kids start to look at the way God has wired them, they’ll discover ways they can use their time and talents to help others.

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