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The Gospel Project Unit 33.2 - A Transformed Mind

Bible Video

Discussion Video

Family Resources for 1/16/22

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1) Opening Activities

• Mirror Emotions: Form partners with your family members, taking turns being the leader and the mirror.  The leader makes faces to show different emotions, and the mirror should do her best to mimic the faces the leader makes.  Say, "Great job being mirrors that reflected the emotions your partners showed.  In our story today, we'll learn about the ways the Holy Spirit changes us to reflect Jesus.  One part of the change causes Christians to be happy with those who are happy and sad with those who are sad.  What do you think that means?"
• What makes you special?: Each person takes turns explaining something about themselves that is special.  Give everyone a chance to demonstrate any special talents they have.  Say, "We all have different skills and talents that make us unique and special.  God gives us different talents and wants us to work together to use those talents for His glory.  Today we'll learn about some special talents and abilities God gives Christians specifically through the Holy Spirit.  What do you think they could be?"

2) Bible Story 

• Read Romans 12:1-18, 1 Corinthians 1:9, and Philippians 1:3-7  together with your family and/or watch the Bible Story Video linked above. Bible story pictures and main idea are also posted in the gallery above.
• Story review questions:

1. What kinds of books are Romans, 1 Corinthians, and Philippians? (letters to churches)
   
2. Who wrote these books? (the apostle Paul)
3. Who shows us the right way to live? (the Holy Spirit living in us, Rom. 12:2)
4. How should we behave towards people who are happy? (We should be happy and celebrate with them, Rom 12:15)
5. How should we behave towards those who are sad? (We should be sad with them and comfort them, Rom. 12:15-16)
6. Who changes us? (The Holy Spirit changes us to be like Jesus for God's glory.)

3) Key Verse - Read 2 Cor. 5:17 linked above.  Grab a ball, balloon, or stuffed animal. Each person says one word at a time and passes the item to the next person.  Practice the verse multiple times, going faster and faster as you practice each time.
4) Discussion Video 

• Watch the Discussion Video linked above.
• Discuss with your kids whether the kid from the video has the ability to change his height.  What are some other changes we have no control over?  What are some changes we can control?  What does it mean to grow as a Christian or to grow in our faith?  Whose power do we need for that kind of growth?

5) Pray & Journal

• Take prayer & praise requests and spend time in prayer as a family.
• Give out paper and encourage your children to journal about today's lesson using the guiding questions.  You could play a song in the background.

1. What does this story teach me about God or about the gospel?
2. What does this story teach me about myself?
3. Whom can I tell about this story?

5) Activity Pages & Worship

• Download pages linked above.  It includes activities for upper & lower elementary AND preschool.
• Worship together using the links below or by singing some of your favorite worship songs.

Worship

Here’s what we’re doing for 3RW Kids!

Sunday Family Worship 10AM

Here's the scoop:

• 3Rivers Kids has "reopened." 
• Kids aged 4-12 dismiss to the kid's worship room after family worship time for a whole group lesson (Bible lesson, games/craft, songs) in a combined-age setting. 
• Kids aged 3 and younger may play in the Wiggle Room.
• Praise Packs are available with activity pages and other fun surprises kids can keep.  

Kid's Series

• In "The Great Inventor," Kids will discover how the Holy Spirit changes a person's mind and heart to be like Jesus. Each week we'll also explore how to take old things and change them into new things with new purpose. Just like how we can transform old items into new inventions, so the Holy Spirit transforms our lives.
• The online family resources will help equip you as your child’s personal spiritual trainer and coordinates with the same weekly themes and scriptures that we're using for live church!​​

Families with Little Ones

Here are some plans to help you worship if you have little ones!

• The Walk-In Nursery is open for infant care-givers that shows the service live-stream.
• A Wiggle Room is open to for kids, age 3 and under with supervised nursery care!  Stop at the kid's desk to check in.
• Infant changing stations are located in the Walk-in Nursery, Wiggle Room, and Family Restroom.

Click the video below for a look inside 3RiversKids!

The Vision

Three Rivers children's programming is offered Sunday mornings during our service at 10:00am for children age 3 to 5th grade. Children learn about God in large group and small group settings while our volunteers use a variety of creative tools for teachings, Bible stories, and life application principles. If you have any questions about our children's ministry please use the contact tab to email Pastor Sarah.  

Dedicated Children's Space

A few years ago we completely renovated half of our church building into an amazing new children's wing! The goal was to create a space that is safe, exciting and designed specifically with our kids in mind! The new wing features a designated children's worship center, a parent-check-in station, several age specific classrooms and children's restrooms. We hope that it will be a place your kids are excited to come to every week!

Nursery

We have a fully staffed nursery with trained volunteers who view serving you and your children as a ministry opportunity. We also have a  "walk-in" nursery immediately off the main worship center that is available for parents who would prefer to have their young children with them but might still need a quiet place with a changing table or rocking chair! We love kids and can't wait to connect with your family!