Sunday was awesome! All the kiddos got to tell me how they do all their chores through the week and did not complain.  They remembered to do the work with a happy heart as if they were working for the Lord.  Good job kids!

On Sunday we also started our new series.  This series is called the "Shoe Box".  I have put the outline of the series below.  

Week one | Why We Give Giving is an essential part of the Christian life. We give because God gave us his son. We could never have paid the debt for our sins, so Jesus paid it for us by dying on a cross. God wants us to give out of gratitude for that gift so that we can be a blessing to others. 

Week two | Who We Help When we give to those in need, we think of the homeless and the poor. We don’t think of giving to Jesus, but that’s exactly what Jesus said we are doing. Jesus knows what it’s like to be in need, and when we give, we are really giving to Jesus. We may never know who receives our gift, but when we give to the least of these, we are giving to the Lord. 

Week three | What’s In It for Me When we are asked to give of our time, money, or something else, the first question we usually ask is, “What’s in it for me? What do I get in return?” Earthly investments bring earthly gains. Not so with the kingdom of God. We have already received far more than we could ever invest in Jesus. We need to give not to get, but give out of gratitude for what Christ did for us. 

Week four | Outside the Box Everyone’s a cheerful giver at Christmas, but when the holidays end, giving drops dramatically. Giving isn’t something to pack away with the Christmas tree. People are in need all year long. We need to give all year long!

It is our hope to remind the kids why we give.  Explaining to them that we should try every day to be an example of who Jesus is.

Praying that you and your kiddos have an absolute amazing week!

And as always...thank you sharing your kiddos with us!

Ms. Pam

Sunday the SuperKids group talked about Labor Day.  I have attached a bit of the lesson so that you can go back over it with your kiddos.  They were challenged this week to do whatever chore is asked of them and to do with a happy heart.  This coming Sunday, I will see what they did and if they were able to do it without complaining. AND to see who remembers the verse.

 BOTTOM LINE: We need to do all work as if working for the Lord
OBJECTIVE: Kids hopefully did learn why we need to do work as if we were working for God.
KEY PASSAGE: Colossians 3:23-24. Work for the Lord.
MEMORY VERSE: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord...” - Colossians 3:23 (NIV)
SUMMARY: Work isn’t always easy, but it doesn’t have to be a drag. God wants us to work as if we are working for him. Work can be a chance to praise God with our actions and share the good news of Jesus with others.
SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God, Forgive us for the times we have a bad attitude about work. Teach us to work as if we are working for you. Amen

Make this week’s lesson real: When it’s time to work this week, have everyone check his or her attitude. Who are you working for? Is it easy to readjust your attitude to work for God - especially when you don’t feel like working.?  
Here are some great discussion starters:
Why does God want us to do our work for him?
How can working for God be a witness to other people?
Are there any jobs that we can’t do for God?                                

Review the verse with your kiddos before bed time. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord... - Colossians 3:23 (NIV)                        

PARENT TIME: What you need to know: Your kids learn best from your example, not what you say. Take a moment to pray on your way to work each day this week that God will give you a better attitude about work.