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What Goes Together?

While riding in the car, play the game of things that go together. One person will say an item and the others will try to think of something that goes with it. For example, the item might be hot dog; what goes with it? (This is very subjective—someone may think that jelly and hot dogs really go together well!) If it’s easier, say a word and think of its opposite.

Some things seem to go together, and some don’t. Read 2 Corinthians 12:9-10. Paul said that weakness and strength go together. Do you think weakness and strength go together? We think of weakness and strength as opposites. Paul said when troubles came, he felt weak but that was actually a good thing. Paul said that when he was weak, God’s power showed up. Paul was glad for his weakness, so he could find God’s strength. Do you like being weak? No, we all want to be strong. When we feel weak when trouble comes, God gives us His Holy Spirit’s power to make us strong.

Others Can Help

Watch a 2:28 minute video of Derek Redmond at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics

Ask:
When Derek got hurt, what happened? Did he quit the race? (No, he kept going even though he was hurt.)

How did his dad help him? (Walked alongside him to the finish line; supported him; etc.)

How does God use other people to help us get through problems? (They pray for us; help us; stay with us; and give us encouraging words.)

Brainstorm ways that your family can help and support others—make cards and mail/deliver them; make a meal/cookies for someone; do yard work for the elderly; etc.

We can support and help one another who are going through a tough time.

Get Stronger…Exercise!

Review the Bible verse students have been memorizing this month: 2 Corinthians 5:17.

Write the following instructions on slips of paper:

• Do 10 jumping jacks.
• Complete 5 toe touches.
• Run in place for 1 minute.
• Hop to the other side of the room and back.
• Do 4 squats.
• Swing your arms up and down for 30 seconds.

Put the instructions in a bag or basket. Take turns allowing the kids to pick one. All who can complete the instructions (do 10 jumping jacks) should say the Bible verse together. Do these quickly to get everyone up and moving! Praise them for doing two good things—getting stronger and memorizing the Bible verse.

God uses the Bible to give us strength and help when problems come!