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CHILDREN’S WORSHIP
Children’s Worship is an age-appropriate way that kids 3 years through 1st grade can learn about God and worship Him. Children start in “BIG” worship with their parents and then are dismissed to the Chapel before the sermon. We start by getting some wiggles out and then transition to songs, a Bible Story, and an activity or two. Children re-enter the service after the sermon. Children’s Worship is a fun and interactive worship service for our littles!
If it’s your child’s first time, we invite you to join them as they get adjusted.
Click each date to view content for Family Worship based on what was studied during Children’s Worship.
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BIBLE STORY:
God Chose David to be King (1 Samuel 16)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
God’s choice of David to be Israel’s next king was surprising. David was the youngest in his family, but God saw David’s heart for the Lord. When Jesus came to earth, He seemed like a surprising choice for a king. Jesus is the perfect King who saves us from our sin and reigns forever.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What is grace? Grace is when God gives us something good even when we do not deserve it.
KEY PASSAGE:
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. Ephesians 1:7
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BIBLE STORY:
David Fought Goliath (1 Samuel 17)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
The men in Israel’s army were afraid of Goliath, but God gave David power to beat Goliath. David reminds us of Jesus. Jesus came to save us from our biggest enemies: sin and death. Jesus is the hero who saves us so we can live with Him forever.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What is grace? Grace is when God gives us something good even when we do not deserve it.
KEY PASSAGE:
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. Ephesians 1:7
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BIBLE STORY:
God Made a Covenant with David (2 Samuel 6–7)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
God promised David that future kings of Israel would come from David’s family. God kept His promise. God sent His Son, Jesus, as part of David’s family. Jesus is our King. Jesus is alive, and He will be King over God’s people forever.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What is grace? Grace is when God gives us something good even when we do not deserve it.
KEY PASSAGE:
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. Ephesians 1:7
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BIBLE STORY:
David Sinned and Was Forgiven (2 Samuel 11–12)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
God hates sin because it dishonors Him and hurts us and other people. When we sin, God forgives us because Jesus took the punishment for our sins when He died on the cross. Jesus changes our heart so that we no longer want to sin.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What is grace? Grace is when God gives us something good even when we do not deserve it.
KEY PASSAGE:
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. Ephesians 1:7
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BIBLE STORY:
God Is Good to Give Grace (Psalm 51)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
David was sorry for his sin and asked God to change his heart. We can tell God about our sin and ask Him to forgive us. Jesus died and rose again to take away our sin and change our hearts so we can live with God forever.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What is grace? Grace is when God gives us something good even when we do not deserve it.
KEY PASSAGE:
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. Ephesians 1:7
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BIBLE STORY:
God Gave Solomon Wisdom (1 Kings 2–3)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
Solomon was a wise king who wanted to follow God’s plan, but Solomon was not perfect. God had a plan to send a greater and wiser king—Jesus. Jesus trusted God and followed God’s plan by dying on the cross for our sin.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What is mercy? Mercy is when God does not give us the punishment that we deserve.
KEY PASSAGE:
The LORD is a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in faithful love and truth.
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BIBLE STORY:
Solomon Built the Temple (1 Kings 6–9)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
The temple was a place where God met with His people. God wants to be with us. As part of His plan to save people from sin, God sent Jesus to earth to be with people.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What is mercy? Mercy is when God does not give us the punishment that we deserve.
KEY PASSAGE:
The LORD is a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in faithful love and truth.
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BIBLE STORY:
Solomon’s Sin Divided the Kingdom (1 Kings 10–12)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
Solomon sinned, and Israel was divided into two kingdoms. God’s people needed a perfect king. God would send His own Son, Jesus, to be King. Jesus is better than Solomon. Jesus is a perfect King who brings God’s people together.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What is mercy? Mercy is when God does not give us the punishment that we deserve.
KEY PASSAGE:
The LORD is a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in faithful love and truth.
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BIBLE STORY:
God Is Good to Give Mercy (Luke 18)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
Everyone has sinned and needs God’s mercy and forgiveness. Jesus came to take the punishment we deserve for our sin by dying on the cross. We can ask God for forgiveness and because of Jesus, God will forgive our sin.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What is mercy? Mercy is when God does not give us the punishment that we deserve.
KEY PASSAGE:
The LORD is a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in faithful love and truth.
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BIBLE STORY:
Jeroboam Disobeyed God (1 Kings 12–13)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
Sin separates us from God. Jesus came to bring us back to God. Jesus is the true King who gave His life so we can be forgiven. His kingdom will last forever.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What is idolatry? Idolatry is loving something else more than God.
KEY PASSAGE:
“Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:5
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BIBLE STORY:
Elijah Served as a Prophet (1 Kings 16–18)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
The one true God is not like false gods. We do not have to work hard to show God we love Him. Instead, God showed His love for us by sending His Son, Jesus, to be the Savior of the world.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What is idolatry? Idolatry is loving something else more than God.
KEY PASSAGE:
“Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:5
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BIBLE STORY:
Elisha Served as a Prophet (2 Kings 2)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
God gave Elisha the same spirit that was in Elijah so Elisha could do his work as a prophet. Years later, Jesus told His followers to wait for the Holy Spirit. God gives believers the Holy Spirit so they can share Jesus’ good news with the world.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What is idolatry? Idolatry is loving something else more than God.
KEY PASSAGE:
“Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:5
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BIBLE STORY:
Elisha Performed Miracles (2 Kings 4–6)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
Elisha’s miracles showed that he was a prophet of the one true God. In a greater way, Jesus’ miracles show that He is the true Son of God.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What is idolatry? Idolatry is loving something else more than God.
KEY PASSAGE:
“Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:5
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BIBLE STORY:
We Are to Worship God Alone (Isaiah 44)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
We are to worship only God. He sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross and save us from our sins. We can turn from our sin and celebrate because God saves.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What is idolatry? Idolatry is loving something else more than God.
KEY PASSAGE:
“Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:5
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BIBLE STORY:
Joash Wanted to Obey God (2 Kings 12; 2 Chronicles 24)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
Joash wanted to obey God. He did what was right at first, but then he turned away from God because of the sin in his heart. Jesus wants to change our hearts. When we trust in Jesus, He gives us new hearts that want to live for Him.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What is repentance? Repentance is turning away from sin and turning to Jesus.
KEY PASSAGE:
“Therefore repent and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped out.” Acts 3:19
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BIBLE STORY:
Isaiah Warned of God’s Judgment (Isaiah 22; 48)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
God sent Isaiah to warn the people of Judah. A bigger day of judgment is coming when God will judge sin one last time. Jesus came to rescue sinners. Everyone who repents of sin and trusts in Jesus will be safe from judgment and have life with Him forever.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What is repentance? Repentance is turning away from sin and turning to Jesus.
KEY PASSAGE:
“Therefore repent and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped out.” Acts 3:19
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BIBLE STORY:
Zephaniah Warned God’s People to Repent (Zephaniah)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
Zephaniah told the people about a special day when God will punish sin and Jesus will return. Jesus will make everything right.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What is repentance? Repentance is turning away from sin and turning to Jesus.
KEY PASSAGE:
“Therefore repent and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped out.” Acts 3:19
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BIBLE STORY:
We Are to Repent of Sin (Matthew 3)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
John called people to repent—to turn away from their sins and turn to Jesus. When we trust in Jesus to rescue us from sin and death, Jesus changes the way we think and act to help us love God and people.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What is repentance? Repentance is turning away from sin and turning to Jesus.
KEY PASSAGE:
“Therefore repent and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped out.” Acts 3:19
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BIBLE STORY:
Jonah Warned of God’s Judgment (Jonah)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
God told Jonah to go to his enemies and tell them to stop sinning. Jonah did not want to go. Later, God sent His own Son, Jesus, to go to His enemies and tell them to stop sinning. Unlike Jonah, Jesus wanted to obey God. He died on the cross to save us from sin.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What makes people special? People are special because God made us in His own image.
KEY PASSAGE:
I will praise you because I have been remarkably and wondrously made. Your works are wondrous, and I know this very well. Psalm 139:14
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BIBLE STORY:
Nahum Warned of God’s Judgment (Nahum)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
Nahum told God’s people good news. God loves His people and takes care of them. Jesus has good news for people who love and trust Him. All of the enemies of God and His children were defeated at the cross. One day, Jesus will take away all bad things.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What makes people special? People are special because God made us in His own image.
KEY PASSAGE:
I will praise you because I have been remarkably and wondrously made. Your works are wondrous, and I know this very well. Psalm 139:14
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BIBLE STORY:
God’s People Were Taken Captive (2 Chronicles 36)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
God was right to punish His people because they sinned. But God still loved them, and He was going to give His people a good king, just like He said He would. Many years later, God sent His Son, Jesus, to be our King forever. Jesus took the punishment we should get for our sin.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What makes people special? People are special because God made us in His own image.
KEY PASSAGE:
I will praise you because I have been remarkably and wondrously made. Your works are wondrous, and I know this very well. Psalm 139:14
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BIBLE STORY:
Every Person Matters (Psalm 139)
CHRIST CONNECTION:
Every person matters. God created us and cares for us. He sent His Son, Jesus, to save us from our sins. As we love and follow God, He commands us to show love to everyone.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
What makes people special? People are special because God made us in His own image.
KEY PASSAGE:
I will praise you because I have been remarkably and wondrously made. Your works are wondrous, and I know this very well. Psalm 139:14