Roots Announcements
- Join the Children's Ministries Messaging Group on the Church App!
- Stay connected with all things children's ministry! This group message shares updates, reminders, and event information.
- February Roots Family Game Night!
- Join us on Wednesday, February 25 at 6:00 PM in the Teen Room for a fun night together as families!
Roots Lessons & Discussion Questions
February 1st - David is picked as next King
Today, the kids learned about how God chose David to be the next king of Israel. While others focused on who looked strong or important on the outside, God looked at David’s heart.
This reminded us that God cares most about who we are on the inside.
At-Home Discussion Questions:
This reminded us that God cares most about who we are on the inside.
At-Home Discussion Questions:
- Why do you think God chose David instead of his older brothers?
- What does it mean to have a heart that loves and trusts God?
- What are some ways we can show that in our everyday lives?
February 8th - David & Goliath
Today the kids learned about David and Goliath. David trusted God instead of being afraid. God promised someone even greater would come from David’s family, the promised King, Jesus.
At-Home Discussion Questions:
1. David trusted God when he was afraid. What is something that feels scary to you, and how can you trust God with it?
2. David didn’t look like a hero, but God used him anyway. Why do you think God uses ordinary people to do big things?
3. Jesus is the promised King from David’s family. What does it look like to trust Jesus as our King in everyday life?
At-Home Discussion Questions:
1. David trusted God when he was afraid. What is something that feels scary to you, and how can you trust God with it?
2. David didn’t look like a hero, but God used him anyway. Why do you think God uses ordinary people to do big things?
3. Jesus is the promised King from David’s family. What does it look like to trust Jesus as our King in everyday life?
February 15th - King David
The kids learned about David and King Saul. Even when Saul was jealous and trying to hurt him, David trusted God and showed kindness.
This reminds us how God shows us mercy through Jesus. God’s mercy toward us gives us the ability to offer mercy to others, even when it’s hard.
At-Home Discussion Questions:
1. How did David choose God’s way instead of his own?
2. What is the difference between revenge and mercy?
3. Can you think of a time when you chose mercy instead of getting even?
4. How does Jesus show mercy to us every day?
This reminds us how God shows us mercy through Jesus. God’s mercy toward us gives us the ability to offer mercy to others, even when it’s hard.
At-Home Discussion Questions:
1. How did David choose God’s way instead of his own?
2. What is the difference between revenge and mercy?
3. Can you think of a time when you chose mercy instead of getting even?
4. How does Jesus show mercy to us every day?
February 22nd - Zacharia & Elizabeth
The kids learned about Zechariah and Elizabeth and how God kept His promises, even when it seemed impossible.
God showed His faithfulness by giving them a son, John the Baptist. John’s life had a special purpose, to prepare the way for Jesus.
At-Home Discussion Questions:
God showed His faithfulness by giving them a son, John the Baptist. John’s life had a special purpose, to prepare the way for Jesus.
At-Home Discussion Questions:
- Have you ever had to wait for something important?
- How can we trust God when His timing feels slow or different from ours?
- How can waiting help grow us closer to God?
Monthly MEmory Verse
Psalm 118:1 & 6
1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
6 The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
6 The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
Mission Moment
DID YOU KNOW… Each week during Roots, K–5th grade kids have the opportunity to give an offering that goes towards our monthly missionary.
Pete & Lesley Doerkson - Ethnos 360, Wayumi Campus
Pete and Lesley serve at Wayumi by supporting the ministry in practical and behind-the-scenes ways.
Pete uses his skills in construction and maintenance to care for the property, buildings, and camp spaces used for programs. Lesley serves in the guesthouse and kitchen, helping clean and maintain lodging and prepare meals for groups. They also help with retreats and connect with attendees by sharing about missions. They have faithfully served with Ethnos360 for 30 years!
Pete and Lesley serve at Wayumi by supporting the ministry in practical and behind-the-scenes ways.
Pete uses his skills in construction and maintenance to care for the property, buildings, and camp spaces used for programs. Lesley serves in the guesthouse and kitchen, helping clean and maintain lodging and prepare meals for groups. They also help with retreats and connect with attendees by sharing about missions. They have faithfully served with Ethnos360 for 30 years!
Roots Serving Opportunities
Want to volunteer in Roots? Here are our current needs:
- 1st Sunday of the month (Blue Team) - 3rd-5th Grade Helper
- 3rd Sunday of the month (Green Team) - 3rd-5th Grade Helper
- 4th Sunday of the month (Yellow Team) - Sprouts Helper (starting in May)
- 4th Sunday of the month (Yellow Team) - Nursery 1st hour Helper (Starting in May)