Parent Newsletter

In our Signs & Wonders series, children will discover how Jesus' mission didn't end when He returned to heaven—it continued through His followers! As we journey through the book of Acts, we'll explore how the Holy Spirit empowered ordinary believers, and God worked through them with signs and wonders that pointed people to Jesus. Children will learn that these miracles weren't meant to draw attention to people, but to reveal God's love and power. Most importantly, they'll discover that the same Holy Spirit lives in every believer today, empowering us to be part of God's mission. Our prayer is that every child will grow in boldness, compassion, and faith as they follow Jesus and share His love.

This week, we shared a powerful reminder that Jesus' mission didn't end when He returned to heaven—it continues today through His Church! Children discovered that the Holy Spirit empowers every believer to continue the work Jesus began by loving others, serving those in need, praying, sharing the gospel, and pointing people to Him. As we explored the early Church in Acts 2, we saw that the Church isn't just a building—it's God's family, united by the Holy Spirit and called to the same mission. Through a fun relay race activity, they learned that just as runners pass the baton to the next teammate, Jesus passed His mission on to His followers... US!

Foundational Verse:
All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.
Acts 2:42 NLT

John 14:12 NLT‬‬
“Anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.”

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:

Challenge your family to look for one opportunity each day to continue the work of Jesus—ask the Holy Spirit to highlight someone to you. It might be encouraging a friend, helping someone in need, praying for a family member, or showing kindness to someone who feels left out. At the end of the day, take a few minutes to share how each person lived out the mission.

Throughout the week, point out ways you see God's family being the Church. Help your child recognize that whenever believers love and serve others, they're continuing Jesus' mission.

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:  

• “What does it mean that Jesus' mission continues through His Church today?” 
• “What are some of the things the early Church did together (in Acts 2)?”
• “What are some ways you can continue the work of Jesus?"