PRAYERUse this prayer as a guide, either after talking about the Bible Story or sometime before bed tonight:

“Dear God, when something is really hard and we want to give up, please give us what we need to keep going. We know that there’s a lot we can’t do on our own, but You want to help us have determination. When we get discouraged, please encourage us with Your Spirit. And when the people we love get discouraged, help us to know how to encourage them to keep going, too. Thank You that You’ve never and WILL never give up on us! In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.”

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WHAT YOU NEED:Cheerios, Froot Loops, or other circular cereal, or beads; as well as a pipe cleaner, string, plastic lacing cord, etc.

WHAT YOU DO:Challenge your kid to thread the cereal (or beads) onto the pipe cleaner or string. The catch is, they can only use one hand! Encourage them to get creative with how they hold the pipe cleaner or string in place while adding the cereal (or beads). This will be a challenge, for sure, but let your kid know that you believe they’re up to the task! When they finish, help them tie the string or pipe cleaner onto their wrist and wear it like a bracelet. If you used cereal, let your kid eat the fruits of their labor!

Engage them in a conversation about what it felt like to get frustrated with something, but then to be able to push through that frustration. Ask about some frustrating situations your family has recently experienced—and talk about how you can keep going instead of giving up.

Talk about the Bible story:What was the task that Jesus gave to the disciples right before He was taken up to heaven? (Hint: See Matthew 28:16-20.) (To tell everyone about Him; to spread the word all over the world) Why would the disciples need determination to spread the word about Jesus? (Because there are a lot of people in the world; they didn’t speak the same language as everyone in other countries) How did the Holy Spirit help Jesus’ followers tell others about Him? (The Spirit made it so they could speak and everyone could understand, even if they didn’t speak the same language already)How does the Holy Spirit help us today? (When we believe in Jesus and what He did for us, God gives us the help of His Spirit; the Spirit helps us find the strength to keep going)

MEMORY VERSE“Let us not become tired of doing

good. At the right time we willgather a crop if we don’t give up.”

Galatians 6:9, NIrV

LIFE APPDETERMINATION:

Deciding it’s worth it to finish

what you started

BIBLE STORYThe Holy Spirit Comes

at Pentecost(Acts 2:1-41)

BOTTOM LINEGod gives you what you need

to keep going.

ACTIVITY: Determination Is Delicious

Parent Cue • K3 • Week of May 10

Use this guide to help your family learn how God can help us live with humility.

First, watch this videograngerchurch.com/monthly-resources-for-parents/

Then follow up with these activities!

WHAT YOU NEED:“What Do You Need?” Activity Page and something to write with

WHAT YOU DO:Using the activity page talk about how the left column shows someone with a need. The right column shows a way that need can be filled. Kids draw a line from the need on the left to the need being filled on the right. Spend some time talking about each situation. Ask about what other needs the people in the scenarios might have. For example, the kid who needed a hug might also need prayer. The kid in the hospital bed might also need medicine.

WHAT YOU SAY:“These were all examples of things we need. We need water. We need prayer. We often need a hug. We need help when we’re sick or we get hurt. We have all kinds of needs. The people around us can help give us what we need in these situations. And do you know who put those people in our lives? (Pause.) God did! He often fills our needs by using the people we love—our families, our friends, our Small Group Leaders, our neighbors. [Bottom Line]God gives you what you need to keep going.”

[Make It Personal] Tell your family about a time God gave you what you needed

to keep going through something someone in your life did for you.

ACTIVITY: What do you need?

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REMEMBER:Keep going!

ACTIVITY: Sacred ArtWHAT YOU NEED:“Sacred Art” activity page, Play-Doh or other modeling clay, a piece of plastic wrap

WHAT YOU DO:Cover the Sacred Art activity page with the plastic wrap. Use the dough to color the picture, like filling in a mosaic. When all the areas are filled in, the picture will look like a mosaic or a stained glass windowpane depicting the tongues of fire during Pentecost.

WHAT YOU SAY:“This was such an important moment in the life of the church. There are thousands of beautiful pictures like these to remind us of that time. Jesus had given His friends a big job to do, and He sent exactly the right Helper to give them the strength to do it! The Holy Spirit lives inside of people who follow Jesus and helps them do what’s right.

“God did that so many years ago, and yet He still does that today! The Holy Spirit is with you always when you follow Jesus. Whether it’s strength to finish a big job or wisdom to know the right path, you can trust that [Bottom Line] God gives you what you need to keep going.”

What to Do:Print one copy for each kid.

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May 2020, Week 2, Small Group K-1What Do You Need?

What to Do:Print on white or cream cardstock. Make one for each kid.

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May 2020, Week 2, K-5 StarterSacred Art