Throughout June, your kids will be learning that forgiveness is a Big, Brave Choice. Through stories from the Bible and the story of Dylan and Daisy in “The Big, Brave Choice,” they will learn that forgiveness starts with Jesus and is a choice to listen to what God’s Word says rather than our feelings. When we forgive others—even when it’s hard—we are choosing to show Jesus’ love to them.
This week, we’ll learn from the story of Samuel that God knows each of us by name. God called Samuel by name because He loved him and had a plan for his life. God knows our names, too! He loves us so much that He sent Jesus on a rescue mission to save us from our sin so we can be with Him forever.
THE BIG BRAVE CHOICE FAMILY MEMORY VERSES
WEEK 1 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”Romans 10:13
WEEK 2
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5
WEEK 3
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses
God called a young man named Samuel by name. He knew Samuel and had an important message for him. God called Samuel by name because He loved him and had a plan for his life.
God knows each of us by name too. He loves us so much that He sent Jesus on a rescue mission to save us from our sin so we can be with Him forever.
JUNE 11 | 14: EVERY DAY, WE CHOOSE WHO WE WILL LISTEN TO, WHAT THE WORLD SAYS OR WHAT GOD'S WORD SAYS. (GENESIS 3:1–7)
The serpent told Adam and Eve to trust what they wanted instead of trusting God. When they chose their own way over God’s way, sin entered the world. The very first sin happened because people trusted their own understanding instead of God’s Word. We’ve been in that tug of war ever since.
The world we live in will often tells us to “Do what feels right.” But God gave us our feelings to help us know what is going on inside of us. God invites us to trust Him because He knows what is best for us.
JUNE 18 | 21: OUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN BECAUSE JESUS PAID FOR THEM ON THE CROSS. (LUKE 23:39–43)
Jesus told a story about planting seeds to help us understand our hearts. Sometimes our hearts are ready to hear and follow Him, and sometimes they are not.
Jesus came on a rescue mission for us so that we could be forgiven and our hearts can be made new.
JUNE 25 | 28: BECAUSE JESUS FORGAVE US, WE CAN FORGIVE OTHERS, EVEN WHEN IT'S HARD. (GENESIS 45:1–50:20)
Joseph’s brothers hurt him deeply, and later he had the power to punish them. Instead of getting revenge, he chose to forgive them and trust God’s plan.
Forgiveness doesn’t mean what happened was okay - it means we trust God more than our anger. Because Jesus forgave us, we can forgive others, even when it’s hard.
EVENTS AND RESOURCES
Identity Encounter
Join us July 24–26 at The Eleven22 Retreat Centerfor Identity Encounter! Parenting conversations about sex, gender, and identity can feel overwhelming, but your preteen is already hearing about these topics from the world. We want to help you lead those conversations with truth and confidence.
Spend the weekend with your Eleven22 family as we equip you to have meaningful conversations with your preteen and create space to start them together. Plus, enjoy inflatables, games, karaoke and plenty of family fun along the way! Register HERE now.
Family Discipleship Resources
Daily Devotionals
These devotionals align with what your kids learn each week during service so that you can continue the conversation at home. Download the Eleven22 app and click the Resources tab to find daily devotionals to do as a family. Download iOS|Download Android
Weekly Texts Stay updated on what your kids are learning in their disciple groups in Eleven22 Kids, sign up for our weekly discipleship text by texting “KIDS” to 441122.
Monthly Newsletter
Continue reading our monthly newsletter to get updates on what your kids are learning, recommended resources, and the latest news from Eleven22 Kids!
Quarterly Classes
These classes are designed to equip you to use our Family Discipleship resources to create and maintain rhythms of discipleship at home. The class includes two online sessions for adults followed by an in-person session and dinner for your family to attend together.
As always, check out our online resources as you seek to disciple your kids at home!
Your Eleven22 Kids team
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