Determination ONE K–5

WEEK GRADES Determination ONE K–5

MAY 2020

BIBLE STORY

Send Me on My Way Dear Elementary Parents, Jesus' Final Orders to His Disciples/Ascension Who would have thought social distancing and extended time Matthew 28:16-20; Luke at home would be realities we face in 2020? I have found 24:50-53; Acts 1:1-11 myself thinking, “I did not see that coming” in a whole new way lately. But God did. He knew that every event that has unfolded would, and He knows every event that will MEMORY VERSE unfold. So, while we could not have anticipated this season, Let us not become tired of doing and we don’t know how long it will last, let’s be intentional good. At the right time we will about this time we have with our kids. Let’s use this time to connect with them and teach them about the God who gather a crop if we don't give up. knows, is with us, and loves us. In this packet you will find Galatians 6:9, NIrV a few resources to help your family to this. Head over to the church website https://bridgechurch.cc/corona to watch the video and then follow the steps below. We would LOVE for you to post on social media your family doing LIFE APP these activities!! Determination-Deciding it's Know your church family loves you and is praying for you! worth it to finish what you started

BOTTOM LINE What To Do Keep going even when it seems impossible. 1. Watch Video on the website (bridgechurch.cc/corona) BASIC TRUTH 2. Read Matthew 28:16-20; Luke 24:50-52; Acts 1:1-11 and memory verse I can trust God no matter what. 3. Complete Activity 4. Talk Through Discussion Questions 5. Pray 6. Daily Devotional for Student to use

LIVE REFLECT FOR GOD APPLICATION an activity that creates space for personal ACTIVITY understanding and application

ACTIVITY WHAT YOU NEED: Decks of playing cards, “Tower of Determination” cards (Activity Page) WHAT YOU DO: Pair up with child or divided kids into teams • Provide each team with a deck of playing cards and a set of “Tower of Determination” cards. • Remind kids that determination is deciding it’s worth it to finish what you started. • Each kid on each team will take turns drawing a “Tower of Determination” card. • They must read the situation on their card and respond by saying how they would show determination in that situation. • Once they have explained how to show determination, they will draw a playing card from the deck of cards to hold onto until their group has finished going through all of the “Tower of Determination” cards. • Once all cards have been drawn and answered, and each kid has several playing cards from the deck, encourage them to attempt to build a tower using all the playing cards. • They can either try to build the tower based on their own imaginations and creativity, or you can guide them using a tablet or smartphone and the website http://bit.ly/39b1P5l. • Give the teams a few minutes to build their towers. This will be a challenge for them, so encourage them to tap into their determination and finish what they start! DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WHAT YOU N EED: No supplies needed WHAT YOU DO: Ask: • Jesus gave the disciples a big job, to tell others about Him. The disciples were probably intimidated by the enormous calling ahead of them. Can you think of a time you thought, “I can never do that!,” and then ended up doing it? Encourage kids to share examples. • What can we do when we are faced with something we think is impossible and we don’t even know where to start? [Make it Personal] (Be prepared to share a time you faced something you thought was impossible. What did you do to show determination?) • We know about Jesus because the disciples showed determination. What are ways we can show determination, like the disciples, and let others know about Jesus? Can you think of times you have told others about Jesus? • Are there times when talking to others about Jesus seems impossible? Encourage kids to give examples. PRAYER WHAT YOU DO : Spend a few moment s pra yi ng as a family. Feel free to pray however you would like, below is a suggested prayer.

"God, we love You so much and are so thankful that You always give us what we need! Although we sometimes run into sticky situations and challenges, You are never without a plan. Help us to remember that regardless of what we are facing each and every day, we can keep going even when it seems impossible because You are such a good, good God!" ©2020 The reThink Group, Inc. All rights reserved. www.ThinkOrange.com 2 There is a super hard question Your least favorite meal is on your math test. cooked for dinner.

You have to clean your room There are 15 minutes left in your before playing with your friends, basketball game and your team is but it is a big ol’ MESS. down by 10 points.

It’s your turn to do the dishes, You have a piano recital coming and they are piled super high in up, and you really don’t feel like the sink. practicing.

You got moved to a different class You’re trying to make your bed, and need someone to sit with but the corners of your sheets during lunch time. keep popping off.

You know you need to finish a book You really want to swim in the for your summer reading list, but deep end this summer, but know you can’t seem to concentrate as you have to take the challenging you think of all the other things swim test first. you could be doing.

Read 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 DAY 1 This month is all about determination, deciding it’s worth it to finish what you’ve started. Have you ever run a race? To get a medal you have to keep going, even when it seems like you can’t go one more step.

This is true in life too. Sometimes we’re tempted to quit when things get hard. But for those for follow Jesus, we receive a crown that lasts forever! Because Jesus can do anything, He can give us the power we need even when all we want to do is quit. We can keep going even when it seems impossible.

This week, we’ll highlight four real life stories of determination. Read the determination story below and then unscramble the letters to reveal the name of the person who kept going. Rejected by 29 medical schools before being accepted by mistake to Hobart College, she became the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States in 1849. She opened a medical practice, served poor families, and established the first medical college for women. Who was she?

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Ask God to help you run the race or finish what you start, even when it seems impossible. Answer: Elizabeth Blackwell Elizabeth Answer:

Read 1 Corinthians 16:13 DAY 2 One of the awesome things about following God is that He promises to be with us, no matter what. When you have a big job to do, when the job seems way too hard, God can help you stand strong, be brave and finish with determination. That’s what Paul is talking about in today’s verse. Even when the task seems impossible, God is with you.

Let’s take a look at another story of determination. Can you name this famous inventor? Considered unteachable at a young age, this inventor continued to try and try again. While many would say he had failed, he would say that he simply found over 1,000 ways not to create a light bulb. Who was he?

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Ask God to give you the strength you need to remain strong, and keep going to finish what you’ve started. Answer: Thomas Edison Thomas Answer: Read Isaiah 41:10 DAY 3 Do you ever feel like quitting? Maybe you’ve tried and failed and you’re afraid you’ll NEVER get it right. That’s when you have to remember that God is with you. He can make you strong, help you and hold you safe. His way is always right. God will give you the strength you need to keep going, even when it seems impossible.

Check out this story of determination. Can you unscramble the name to discover the answer?

This famous “colonel” didn’t start on his idea until the age of 60. He worked from age 60-73 to create and grow his business, sometimes even living in his car. Today, you can find a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant in 118 different countries. Who was he? (Hint: The first name starts with an “H”)

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Thank God for the reminder that you don’t have to be afraid even if you need to try again. Answer: Harland David Sanders David Harland Answer:

Read John 15:5 DAY 4 Ever popped a juicy grape into your mouth? Did you pluck it from the stem first? That stem is connected to the vine which supplies all the water and nutrients that grape needs to grow and become your snack.

Jesus described Himself as the vine. You are the branch. When you stay connected to Jesus, He can help you keep going, to keep doing the right thing, and to keep loving others the way He loves.

Our last story of determination is about a man who kept going even when he faced SO many setbacks. Can you figure out who it is?

He lost his beloved mother, his business failed, he ran for state legislature and lost, he got fired from his job, he couldn’t get into law school, he borrowed money from friends to start another business but that failed too. Despite many unsuccessful runs into politics, he was elected president in 1860. Who was he?

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Ask Jesus to help you stay connected to Him so you live the way

He wants you to live. Lincoln Abraham Answer: