09/06/2026
Hi Messy Church Families!
The June Messy Church session is on this Saturday the 13th of June at NRUC.
This Messy theme is Listening to God's Voice. There are lots of ways that we can hear what God is saying - through prayer, Christian family or friends, church attendance and especially through reading His Word. Our biblical story is that of the call of Samuel. It's found in 1 Samuel 3:1-10. Here it is!
The Lord Calls Samuel
1 The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions. 2 One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. 3 The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the house of the Lord, where the ark of God was. 4 Then the Lord called Samuel.
Samuel answered, “Here I am.” 5 And he ran to Eli and said, “Here I am; you called me.”
But Eli said, “I did not call; go back and lie down.” So he went and lay down.
6 Again the Lord called, “Samuel!” And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am; you called me.”
“My son,” Eli said, “I did not call; go back and lie down.”
7 Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord: The word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him. 8 A third time the Lord called, “Samuel!” And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am; you called me.”
Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy. 9 So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
10 The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”
The Messy leaders have been busy preparing great crafts, a stimulating Celebration time and Trev has his spectacular rice creations for all to share.
As a take-home gift we would like your family to choose a bible devotion book that best suits your situation. (There are limitations of choice on some titles)
Merry will speak to the books on Saturday but in advance you can get an idea below -
These devotions have bible passages, questions for discussion, a simple prayer and enable your family to engage in God's word together.
365 Devotions for Kids - is a daily family bible guide, suitable for primary aged kids.
Light of the World - follows the Light of the World animation, although it's not mandatory to have seen it. It's also suitable for primary aged kids and has 90 devotions.
The Very Best Hands-On Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions is aimed at middle to upper primary kids and high school. These are a deeper commitment with one theme related devotion per week suggested.
Dinner Table Devotions is also theme related. There are 40 subjects for middle to upper primary.
The final group of books at the bottom of the picture is of a selection of guides for toddler to grade 1 children. These incorporate coloured images and simple bible passages to engage the younger ones.
Messy Church this Saturday, should be a great afternoon/evening. We really hope you can join us.
