Family Resources

September Theme

Bible Story: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” | Proverbs 3:5, NIV

Big Idea: God loves me.

Engage in everyday moments together.

Morning Time

When you go into your baby’s room, pick them up and say: “Good morning! God loves you, and (Mommy, Daddy) loves you!”

Feeding Time

While feeding your baby, thank God for as many things as you can think of and end with thanking Him for loving you no matter what.

Cuddle Time

Cuddle with your baby and pray: “God, thank You for loving [baby’s name] and me no matter what.”

Bath Time

As you give your baby a bath, say: “God loves you so, so, so much!”

Questions? Email our Early Childhood Director, Yvonne Serna, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

September Theme

Bible Story: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” | Proverbs 3:5, NIV

Genesis 21:1-8 | Abraham and Sarah are so happy that God has given them a son after waiting for many, many years.

Big Idea: God loves you no matter what.

Engage in everyday moments together.

Morning Time

When you go into your child’s room, say: “Good morning, [child’s name]! I have a happy face (point to smile) because God loves you and God loves me!”

Drive Time

While on the go, look for things that make you smile. Talk about what it is about those things that make you feel happy, and thank God for feeling happy.

Cuddle Time

Cuddle with your child and pray: “God, thank You for giving us emotions, like happiness and sadness. Thank You that we can always talk to You about how we feel and that You will love us no matter what.”

Bath Time

Add heart-shaped sponges or foam hearts to bath time. Line them up on the side of the tub. Count them. Name their colors. Talk about how hearts remind us of love and how God loves us A LOT!

Questions? Email our Early Childhood Director, Yvonne Serna, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

September Theme

God loves me no matter what.

Memory Verse:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” | Proverbs 3:5, NIV

Week One

Bible Story: Hannah Is Sad | 1 Samuel 1:2-20
Big Idea: Hannah is very sad about not having a baby so she talks to God about it.

Week Two

Bible Story: Gideon Is Afraid | Judges 6:2-4, 11-12
Big Idea: Gideon is so afraid that he hides in a hole to do his work, and God sends an angel to talk to him.

Week Three

Bible Story: Moses Is Frustrated | Numbers 11:4-17
Big Idea: Moses talks to God about how frustrated he is with the Israelites, and God helps him.

Week Four

Bible Story: Abraham and Sarah Are Happy | Genesis 21:1-8
Big Idea: Abraham and Sarah are so happy that God has given them a son after waiting for many, many years.

Engage in everyday moments together.

Morning Time

When you go into your child’s room, say: “Good morning, [child’s name]! Let’s tell God good morning, too, because we can always talk to God.”

Drive Time

While on the go, make sad and happy faces together, while repeating: “God loves me when I’m sad. God loves me when I’m happy. God loves me no matter what!”

Cuddle Time

Cuddle with your child and pray: “God, thank You for giving us emotions, like happiness and sadness. Thank You that we can always talk to You about how we feel and that You will love us no matter what.”

Bath Time

Add bath foam to bath time. Practice drawing happy and sad faces with the foam on the inside of the tub. Talk about how God loves us when we are happy and when we are sad. God loves us no matter what!

Questions? Email our Early Childhood Director, Yvonne Serna, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

October Theme

Theme:
Grit is refusing to give up when life gets hard.

God View - The connection between grit and God's character, As shown through God's big story.

As we continue our journey through God’s Big Story, we take a closer look at the lives of Joseph and Moses. Both of these men trusted God through hard circumstances and would not give up. These are two heroes of the faith, and we hope to help kids see how their stories connect between Genesis and Exodus.
God has been faithful throughout history and has helped people get through and overcome incredible difficulties. God’s Son, Jesus, endured the pain of the cross and death itself so that we could have a forever relationship with God. God gives us the Holy Spirit to empower us to keep going, even when life gets difficult.

Memory Verse:
Let us not become tired of doing good. At the right time we will gather a crop if we don't give up.” | Galatians 6:9, NIRV

Week One

Bible Story: Joseph Sold By Brothers and Joseph in Jail | Genesis 37, 39–40
Big Idea:Hold on because God is with you.

Week Two

Bible Story: Joseph Forgives His Brothers | Genesis 41–45
Big Idea:Hold on because there’s a bigger story.

Week Three

Bible Story: Moses Is Born | Exodus 2:1-10
Big Idea:Hold on even when you don’t know what to do.

Week Four

Bible Story: Burning Bush and the 10 Plagues | Exodus 3-6:12, 7-12:42
Big Idea: Hold on because God knows what you’re going through.

Week Five

Bible Story: Israel Goes Through the Red Sea | Exodus 13:17-14:31
Big Idea: Hold on because God is still in control.

Questions? Email our Elementary Director, Rachel Petz, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

September Theme

Theme: The Bible Doesn’t Say That

Big Idea: Unfortunately, there are erroneous beliefs about God and Christianity that have snuck their way into modern church culture. These popular phrases or ways of thinking are in direct conflict with what scripture actually teaches. This 5-week series looks at different phrases the Bible doesn’t actually say, comparing them to what the Bible actually does say.

Week One

Text: Matthew 6:25-33
Topic(s): Priorities, Selflessness
Big Idea: In this passage, Jesus calls for us to seek after the kingdom of God first, not ourselves; if we do, everything else in life will fall into place.

Week Two

Text: Philippians 4:10-13
Topic(s): Trust, Prosperity
Big Idea: As Paul illustrates in his own life, when you rely on God, you will find satisfaction in whatever situation (good or bad) that life hands you.

Week Three

Text: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13
Topic(s): Accountability, Judgement
Big Idea: Paul emphasizes to the Corinthians that God set up the church as a family where brothers and sisters in Christ should hold each other accountable.

Week Four

Text: James 1:2-4; Job’s Story
Topic(s): Perseverance, Suffering
Big Idea: No matter what the cause of our trials, we know that God will use it to strengthen our walk with Him.

Questions? Email Pastor Christian, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Podcasts

"We're Going There"
Bianca Juarez Olthoff

"Leadership Lean In"
Chad Veach

"Leadership Podcast"
Craig Groeschel

Books

Welcome to Adulting:
Navigating Faith, Friendship, Finances, and the Future

Single, Dating, Engaged, Married:
Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age

Relationship Goals:
How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex

Crazy Faith:
It's Only Crazy Until It Happens

Here are some books and other resources to check out!

The Dr. James Dobson Parenting Collection

No-Drama Discipline

Parenting Boys

Bringing up Boys & Bringing up Girls

Boys Should Be Boys:
7 Secrets to Raising Healthy Sons

Parenting Girls

Raising a Strong Daughter in a Toxic Culture

Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know

Communication

3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager: Making the Most of Your Conversations and Connections

Level Up: An Interactive Experience for Dads and Sons - Book

Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality: A Biblical Approach to Prepare Them for Life - Book

Winning at every Phase

Parenting Beyond Your Capacity: Connect Your Family to a Wider Community

Phase Summaries

Parenting Your - Preschool

Parenting Your - Elementary

Parenting Your - Middle School

Don't Miss It: Parent Like Every Week Counts

Parenting Adults

18 Plus:
Parenting Your Emerging Adult

Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future

Marriage Resources

Marriage 101 Online

101 Questions to Ask before you get Engaged

Saving your Marriage before it Starts

Saving your Marriage before it Starts - Women's Workbook

Saving your Marriage before it Starts - Men's Workbook

You & Me Forever

Reparative Resources

Heartbroken & Healing - Women's Book

The Power of a Praying Husband - Men's Book

One More Try: What to Do When Your Marriage Is Falling Apart

When Sorry Isn't Enough: Making Things Right with Those You Love

Before You Split: Find What You Really Want for the Future of Your Marriage

I Don't Want a Divorce: A 90 Day Guide to Saving Your Marriage

Communication Resources

Now You're Speaking My Language: Honest Communication and Deeper Intimacy for a Stronger Marriage

Boundaries in Marriage

I Said This, You Heard That

I Said This, You Heard That

The 5 Love Languages:
The Secret to Love that Lasts

Intimacy Deck