Welcome to this month’s Special Needs Ministry Online Experience! Check out all the resources you’ll need to have a great KidCity experience right where you are! The teaching video, conversation guides, worship songs, and activities for the week are all right here.
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If you have a question about anything or just want to reach out directly, e-mail us at specialneeds.staff@gethope.net
For parents
How to Use This Page:
- Watch the Online Experience video with your child.
- Use the Discussion Guide immediately following the video to unpack the lesson with your kiddos!
- Use the Devotional pages to generate more activities and discussion
Online Experience Video
- Online Experience Video for you and your student to watch together
- Discussion Questions for you & your student
- Pre-Teen Guide for your student to go a little deeper on his/her own
- Salvation Conversation Guide for one of the most important conversations you’ll ever have
We’d also love to be friends with you on Facebook so we can stay “in the know” with each other. Follow us at facebook.com/hopekidcity/
Got a question? E-mail us at kidcity@gethope.net
Online Experience Video
Access this week’s video – CLICK HERE*
*The new video for the upcoming week will be loaded by Wednesday of each week.
For parents
Special Needs Ministry Modified Elementary Curriculum:
DISCUSSION
Monthly Virtue: Faith—Trusting in what you can’t see because of what you can see
Memory Verse: Faith is being sure of what we hope for. It is being sure of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 (NIrV)
Week 1: July 2- no services
Week 2: July 9
Bible Story: I Can See Clearly Now (Ananias Helps Paul) • Acts 9:10-31
Bottom Line: God can help you face your fears.
Basic Truth: I am loved by God no matter what so I can love God, love others, and love life.
Ask the following questions and lead the group to discuss:
- Do you think fear can be a good thing? Explain.
- What is one fear you wish you didn’t have? How might God help you face that fear?
- If someone is scared or nervous, does that mean they don’t have faith?
- What are some things you know about God that can help you face your fears?
- How can the following characteristics of God change how you view your fears?
- God is all powerful.
- God loves us no matter what.
- God is always with us.
- God has a plan for every person ever born.
- God hears our prayers.
- God’s story of love for all humankind is seen through the Bible.
Week 3: July 16
Bible Story: Walk Right In (Peter Goes to the House of Cornelius) • Acts 10
Bottom Line: God can change the way you see others.
Basic Truth: I am loved by God no matter what so I can love God, love others, and love life.
Ask the following questions and lead the group to discuss:
- Why should those who know Jesus see others differently than those who don’t?
- Why do you think it’s hard to accept or love people who are different from us?
- When you think back on the past few days, was there a time when you treated someone better because you believe God made them and loves them—even though they are different from you in some way? What’s one way you could live that out this next week?
Week 4: July 23
Bible Story: Jailbreak (An Angel Helps Peter Escape from Prison) • Acts 12:1-19
Bottom Line: God is with you even when you feel stuck.
Basic Truth: I am loved by God no matter what so I can trust God to guide me
Say: “Dear God, thank You that You are with us even when we feel stuck. Thank You that even when we feel stuck, You are NEVER stuck! You are ALWAYS with us! We love You SO much, God. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.”
Week 4: July 30
Bible Story: We Belong Together (The Church) • Hebrews 10:23-25
Bottom Line: Our faith is stronger together.
Basic Truth: I can trust God no matter what.
Say: “God, thank You for the confidence that at the end, Jesus will return and make right everything that’s wrong! In the meantime, help us stay committed to attending church and developing friendships with those who love You. Help us encourage each other so we can stay strong in our faith in Jesus and show Your love to the world. We love You, Jesus, and it’s in Your mighty name we pray. Amen. [Bottom Line] Our faith is stronger together.”
For kids
Week 1-July 2- no services
Week 2- July 9
Week 3- July 16
Week 4- July 23
Week 5- July 30
Sermon Notes discussion guide (for kids who watch the adult service, too!)
