Parent Newsletter

In our ‘Miracle After Miracle’ series, children will explore how the miracles of Jesus reveal the heart and character of God. From the very beginning, when God declared Jesus as His Son at His baptism, through the miracles that followed in His ministry, children are discovering that these moments aren’t just powerful—they show us what God is like. Each miracle highlights a different aspect of God’s character. Children will see that God is loving, powerful, present, and deeply caring for people. Our prayer is that through these stories, children won’t just be amazed by what Jesus did, but they will grow in their understanding of God’s character and begin to trust Him more in their everyday lives.

This week, through the story of the woman who reached out in faith and touched Jesus’ robe (Matthew 9:18-26), children discovered God as our healer—full of compassion, care, and power. We talked about how we can respond when we are sick or hurt by praying, trusting God, and believing that He is with us. Children also learned that God may bring healing in different ways—sometimes instantly, and other times through doctors, medicine, or rest—but in every situation, He remains loving and faithful. Our prayer is that your child leaves encouraged to trust Jesus more deeply and to remember that His miracles help us see God’s heart for us.

Foundational Verse:
And the prayer that is said with faith will make the sick person well. The Lord will heal him.
James 5:15, ICB

Our heart is to partner with you in nurturing your child’s faith. We believe discipleship begins in the home, and when families talk about God together and involve Him in daily life, it makes a lasting impact. These simple ideas can help you keep the conversation going throughout the week:

Talk together about ways God cares for our bodies, hearts, and minds. Share times when your family prayed during sickness or injury, and remember how God was present through it all.

Talk about the amazing way God designed our bodies to heal. Point out simple examples, like how a paper cut slowly closes up or how bruises fade over time. Use it as an opportunity to remind your child that God created our bodies with care and wisdom.

If your child (or a family member) gets injured, take a few moments to pray about it together. Encourage your child to pray boldly and trust that God hears them and cares deeply for their every need.

Use simple, ongoing conversations to help your child remember and apply what they learned. This can be easily incorporated in your day-to-day routine. Try asking these questions during dinner, in the car, or right before bed:  

• “Why do you think the woman believed Jesus could heal her?”
• “What does this miracle teach us about what God is like?”
• "Do you think knowing about this miracle can help you to be more bold in your faith when you need healing?"