05/17/2026
We taught kids in elementary this week that sharing Jesus is worth it. In Matthew 13:1-23, Jesus told a story about a farmer who sowed seed on different types of soil. While not all the seed grew, it was worth it for the seed that grew and multiplied. In a similar way, when we share Jesus, we do not know if people will listen and believe. But sharing Jesus is worth it because God does know and is the One who helps “seed” of faith grow! As a family, pray for someone—asking God to help that person trust in Him and asking God to give you opportunities to share Jesus.
1-2-3: This week, take 1 day to ask these 2 questions and spend 3 minutes talking about them: Is sharing about Jesus a good thing, even if your friends do not want to hear it? What do you think God can do when you share your faith?
Family Fun: Gather several index cards, a white crayon, and some watercolor paints or markers. Use the crayon to draw a heart on one of the cards, pressing down heavily to help the wax stick to the paper. Then invite your kids to choose one of the cards and paint or color over it with markers. See how many tries it takes to discover the card with the heart, which will be revealed when it is painted or colored. Share that you knew which card had the heart. We can know that sharing Jesus is worth it. Even if we do not know or see that people believe what we say, it is worth it because God does know, and He is the One who helps people trust and follow Him.