Resources for families
"Faith To-Go" Video Devotions for Kindergarten through Grade 6:
October Family "Faith To-Go" Box: What we Believe
Sneak Peek: What's in the Rainbow Club Apostle's Creed Bag?
September Family "Faith To-Go" Bags: Baptism
"How to" demo for the soap making activity
September Family "Faith To-Go" Bags: Baptism
What's in the Rainbow Club Baptism Bag?
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Matthew 16:21-23
Activity Idea: We can't be perfect, even if we try! Ask for forgiveness when you make a mistake, and forgive others when they do!
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost: Matthew 16:13-18
Activity Idea: Rock painting
Eleventh Sunday of Pentecost: Matthew 15:21-28
Activity Idea: Seek out someone who looks like they are not being included, and welcome them to what you are doing!
Tenth Sunday of Pentecost: Matthew 14:22-33
Activity Idea: Find some water a few inches deep: a wading pool, mixing bowl, lake shore, etc. Find a few waterproof items, and take turns testing each to see if they sink or float. For those that sink, be quick to rescue them, like Jesus did for Peter, and God does for us!
Ninth Sunday of Pentecost: Matthew 14:13-21
Activity: Summer Mathematics
Eighth Sunday of Pentecost: Romans 8:38-39
Activity: Chasm Meditation
Seventh Sunday of Pentecost: Matthew 13: 24-43
Activity Idea: Weed your garden!
Sixth Sunday of Pentecost: Matthew 13
Activity: Plant a seed and share the love!
Fifth Sunday of Pentecost: Romans 7:15-17
To join me in the activity you can use two magnets, or two toy train cars with magnetic links.
Fourth Sunday of Pentecost: Matthew 10:40-42
Activity Idea: Find a way to show someone kindness unexpectedly.
Third Sunday of Pentecost: Romans 6:4
For this activity you will need a cup of water.
Second Sunday of Pentecost: Romans 5:8
Activity Suggestions: Play in the sand, in a wading pool, in the sprinkler or lake shore.
Holy Trinity Sunday: Genesis 1
Activity Suggestion: Play outside in God's Creation, water or weed your garden, or take a nap under a tree!
First Sunday of Pentecost: Acts 2:1-21
Activity: Write a note or make a phone call to someone you think might be in need of connection during social distancing.
7th Sunday after Easter: Acts 1:6-14 "Sharing God's Love"
Activity: You will need a glass of water and a drop of food coloring.
6th Sunday after Easter: John 14:21 "This is my commandment"
Activity: Sing-a-long!
5th Sunday of Easter: John 14:1-3 "In my Father's House"
After watching the video, get out a sheet of paper, and draw a house that contains all you might expect Jesus to be preparing for you!
4th Sunday of Easter: John 10 "The Good Shepherd"
Items needed for this activity: cotton balls, cardboard, scissor, tape, and 1-2 drinking straws.
3rd Sunday after Easter: Luke 24 "The Road to Emmaus"
Activity: Take a walk if you can!
2nd Sunday of Easter: John 20:19-31 "Faith is something we can't see"
Supplies Needed: Legos, Megablocks, or other building toy
Easter Sunday: Matthew 28:1-10 and John 20:1-18 "Resurrection and New Life"
Palm Sunday: Matthew 21:1-17 "Palm leaf cross"
You will need a piece of paper, scissors and tape for this activity.
Links to resources for your family's Mental Health:
Helping children cope with changes resulting from COVID-19
How to Ease Children's Anxiety About COVID-19- Practical Steps
Tips to Help Teens Cope During COVID-19
How to Talk to Kids and Teens About Coronavirus
Crisis Numbers During COVID-19
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK
NAMI Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741"
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)