GoKids Children’s Ministry

03/03/2025

The next Freedom Night is this Friday, Mar 7th!!!

Next week we will have this month’s Freedom Night.

These community nights are designed to be an opportunity for personal ministry. Come and receive prayer for anything you’re going through. Come and experience worship and breakthrough with your church family.

Childcare is provided for children 5 and under.

10/07/2024

This week: We talked about how “Jesus Told Nicodemus about Eternal Life” (John 3)

We'd love to see the message the kids receive in church to be poured over them throughout the week by you as well, as our time with them is limited. We use The Gospel Project as our curriculum on Sundays. By clicking here to you will be provided this week's lesson, fun videos, prayers, and worship songs for your family! (https://ministrygrid.lifeway.com/ #/easy-link/QKXB/4f155571-ff55-4bf6-ec25-fc2267fa7611). If this is your first time on the website you will need to create a user name/password but it is free to set up and use.

FAMILY TALKING POINTS
CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus gives us life forever with God.
• Younger Preschool: God showed His love by sending His one and only Son to rescue people from sin. Jesus gives us life forever with God.
• Older Preschool: Nicodemus wanted life with God, but he could not do anything to earn it. Eternal life is a gift. God showed His love by sending His one and only Son to rescue people from sin. Everyone who believes in Him receives God’s gift of eternal life through Jesus.
• Kids: Nicodemus needed new life—eternal life—but he could not do anything to earn it. Eternal life is a gift that comes only from God. God showed His love in this way: He sent His one and only Son to save the world. Everyone who believes in Him will not perish but will have eternal life.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.

• Younger Preschool: How do we know God loves us? We can know that God loves us because He sent His Son Jesus.
• Older Preschool: How do we know God loves us? We can know that God loves us because He sent His Son Jesus.
• Kids: How do we know God loves us? We can know that God loves us because He gave us Jesus to forgive the sins of the world.

KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.

• Babies & Toddlers: God sent His Son Jesus. Romans 5:8
• Younger Preschool: We know that God loves us because He sent His Son Jesus. Romans 5:8
• Older Preschool: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
• Kids: But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

*Next week: Enjoy service in the main sanctuary for Family Sunday

09/30/2024

This week: We talked about how “Jesus Came to Be the Sacrifice for Sin” (Hebrews 10)

We'd love to see the message the kids receive in church to be poured over them throughout the week by you as well, as our time with them is limited. We use The Gospel Project as our curriculum on Sundays. By clicking here to you will be provided this week's lesson, fun videos, prayers, and worship songs for your family! (https://ministrygrid.lifeway.com/ #/easy-link/QKXB/944d9f00-39e0-4f1a-d3fd-0f186364537f). If this is your first time on the website you will need to create a user name/password but it is free to set up and use.

FAMILY TALKING POINTS
CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.

• Babies & Toddlers: When we trust in Jesus, God forgives our sin forever.
• Younger Preschool: Jesus lived a perfect life, died on the cross, and rose from the dead. When we trust in Him, God forgives our sin forever.
• Older Preschool: Jesus came to be the sacrifice for sin. He lived a perfect life, died on the cross, and rose from the dead. When we trust in Him, God forgives our sin forever.
• Kids: Jesus came to be the sacrifice for sin. He lived a sinless life, died on the cross, and rose from the dead. In Him, we have complete forgiveness once and for all.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.

• Younger Preschool: What did Jesus do to save us? Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead.
• Older Preschool: What did Jesus do to save us? Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead.
• Kids: What did Jesus do to save us? Jesus lived a sinless life, died on the cross, and rose from the dead.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus takes away the sin of the world. John 1:29
• Younger Preschool: Jesus takes away the sin of the world. John 1:29
• Older Preschool: John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29
• Kids: John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29

** Next week: Jesus Told Nicodemus about Eternal Life (John 3)

09/23/2024

This week: We talked about how “Jesus Called His Disciples” (John 1)

We'd love to see the message the kids receive in church to be poured over them throughout the week by you as well, as our time with them is limited. We use The Gospel Project as our curriculum on Sundays. By clicking here to you will be provided this week's lesson, fun videos, prayers, and worship songs for your family! (https://ministrygrid.lifeway.com/ #/easy-link/QKXB/26f48aa0-595b-48bf-fefa-eb0ddd0d05f8). If this is your first time on the website you will need to create a user name/password but it is free to set up and use.

FAMILY TALKING POINTS
CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.

• Babies & Toddlers: We are Jesus’ disciples when we trust in Him.
• Younger Preschool: Jesus came to earth to save people from their sins. He called disciples to follow Him. We are Jesus’ disciples when we trust in Him.
• Older Preschool: Jesus, the Son of God and true King of Israel, came to earth to save people from their sins. He called disciples to follow Him. We are Jesus’ disciples when we trust in Him.
• Kids: Jesus, the Son of God and true King of Israel, came to earth to show what God is like and to save people from their sins. He called disciples to follow Him. We are Jesus’ disciples when we trust in Him. We can invite everyone to come and see the good news about Jesus.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.

• Younger Preschool: What did Jesus do to save us? Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead.
• Older Preschool: What did Jesus do to save us? Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead.
• Kids: What did Jesus do to save us? Jesus lived a sinless life, died on the cross, and rose from the dead.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus takes away the sin of the world. John 1:29
• Younger Preschool: Jesus takes away the sin of the world. John 1:29
• Older Preschool: John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29
• Kids: John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29

** Next week: Jesus Came to Be the Sacrifice for Sin (Hebrews 10)

09/16/2024

Last week: We talked about how “Jesus Was Baptized” (Matthew 3; Mark 1)

We'd love to see the message the kids receive in church to be poured over them throughout the week by you as well, as our time with them is limited. We use The Gospel Project as our curriculum on Sundays. By clicking here to you will be provided this week's lesson, fun videos, prayers, and worship songs for your family! (https://ministrygrid.lifeway.com/ #/easy-link/QKXB/6c9a2a7f-0a3f-4779-fa45-b4b4f4e87bd9). If this is your first time on the website you will need to create a user name/password but it is free to set up and use.

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.

• Babies & Toddlers: People are baptized to show they follow Jesus.
• Younger Preschool: Baptism reminds us that Jesus died and came back to life. People are baptized to show they follow Jesus.
• Older Preschool: Jesus never did anything wrong, but He was baptized like sinners are baptized. Baptism reminds us that Jesus died and came back to life. People who know and love Jesus are baptized to show they are following Jesus.
• Kids: Jesus never sinned, but He obeyed God and was baptized like sinners are baptized. Baptism reminds us of Jesus’ death and resurrection. It reminds us that when we trust in Jesus, we turn from sin and start a new life—a life lived for Jesus.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.

• Younger Preschool: What did Jesus do to save us? Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead.
• Older Preschool: What did Jesus do to save us? Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead.
• Kids: What did Jesus do to save us? Jesus lived a sinless life, died on the cross, and rose from the dead.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus takes away the sin of the world. John 1:29
• Younger Preschool: Jesus takes away the sin of the world. John 1:29
• Older Preschool: John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29
• Kids: John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29

09/09/2024

This week: We talked about how “Jesus Was Tempted” (Matthew 4; Luke 4)

We'd love to see the message the kids receive in church to be poured over them throughout the week by you as well, as our time with them is limited. We use The Gospel Project as our curriculum on Sundays. By clicking here to you will be provided this week's lesson, fun videos, prayers, and worship songs for your family! (https://ministrygrid.lifeway.com/ #/easy-link/QKXB/c77f1d8a-508f-4316-8298-5b65280ca52f). If this is your first time on the website you will need to create a user name/password but it is free to set up and use.

FAMILY TALKING POINTS
CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus always did the right thing.
• Younger Preschool: Jesus always did the right thing. When we want to make a wrong choice, we can ask Jesus to help us make the right choice.
• Older Preschool: The devil tried to get Jesus to sin, but Jesus never sinned. Jesus always did the right thing. Jesus died on the cross to rescue us from sin. When we are tempted to sin, we can ask Jesus to help us say no to sin.
• Kids: Jesus was tempted, but He trusted God and never sinned. Jesus is perfect and righteous. A perfect sacrifice was required to take away sin. Jesus was that perfect sacrifice. He died on the cross to free us from sin and to give us the power to say no to temptation.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.

• Younger Preschool: What did Jesus do to save us? Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead.
• Older Preschool: What did Jesus do to save us? Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead.
• Kids: What did Jesus do to save us? Jesus lived a sinless life, died on the cross, and rose from the dead.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus takes away the sin of the world. John 1:29
• Younger Preschool: Jesus takes away the sin of the world. John 1:29
• Older Preschool: John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29
• Kids: John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29

** Next week: Jesus Called His Disciples (John 1)

09/05/2024

20 years of community
20 years of family
20 years of discipleship
20 years of more than we could ever say thank you for

20 YEARS AS BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH!

Everyone is invited THIS SUNDAY to help us celebrate our community and this family.

08/26/2024

This week: We talked about how “Jesus Was Dedicated” (Matthew 2; Luke 2)

We'd love to see the message the kids receive in church to be poured over them throughout the week by you as well, as our time with them is limited. We use The Gospel Project as our curriculum on Sundays. By clicking here to you will be provided this week's lesson, fun videos, prayers, and worship songs for your family! (https://ministrygrid.lifeway.com/ #/easy-link/QKXB/19bc26cf-fdfa-4dd0-f8a0-a83a8d0360d2). If this is your first time on the website you will need to create a user name/password but it is free to set up and use.

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.

• Babies & Toddlers: We can tell others the good news about Jesus.
• Younger Preschool: We can trust Jesus to save us from our sins, and we can tell others about Jesus.
• Older Preschool: God had promised His people that a Savior was coming. When Simeon and Anna saw Jesus, they knew He was the Savior. Jesus came to save people from sin. We can trust Jesus to save us from our sins; and like Simeon and Anna, we get to tell others the good news.
• Kids: Throughout the Old Testament, God promised the arrival of a King who would redeem people. When Jesus arrived, Simeon and Anna knew He was the promised Messiah, God’s own Son. We can trust Jesus for our salvation, and like Simeon and Anna, we should share the good news.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.

• Younger Preschool: What did Jesus do to save us? Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead.
• Older Preschool: What did Jesus do to save us? Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead.
• Kids: What did Jesus do to save us? Jesus lived a sinless life, died on the cross, and rose from the dead.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus takes away the sin of the world. John 1:29
• Younger Preschool: Jesus takes away the sin of the world. John 1:29
• Older Preschool: John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29
• Kids: John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29

** Next week: September 1st- Family Sunday, No GoKids

08/19/2024

This week: We talked about how “Jesus Was Born” (Matthew 1; Luke 2; John 1)

We'd love to see the message the kids receive in church to be poured over them throughout the week by you as well, as our time with them is limited. We use The Gospel Project as our curriculum on Sundays. By clicking here to you will be provided this week's lesson, fun videos, prayers, and worship songs for your family! (https://ministrygrid.lifeway.com/ #/easy-link/QKXB/71af8f90-0e5e-4d67-f37d-f1cd6b23fac4). If this is your first time on the website you will need to create a user name/password but it is free to set up and use.

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus came into the world to rescue us from sin.
• Younger Preschool: Jesus was born! This was very good news! Jesus came into the world to rescue us from sin.
• Older Preschool: Jesus was born! This was very good news! Jesus was not like other babies. Jesus is God’s Son. God sent Jesus to earth from heaven. Jesus came into the world to rescue people from their sins.
• Kids: The birth of Jesus was good news! Jesus was not an ordinary baby. He is God’s Son, sent to earth from heaven. Jesus, the promised Savior, came into the world to show us what God is like and to deliver us from sin and death.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.

• Younger Preschool: What did Jesus do to save us? Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead.
• Older Preschool: What did Jesus do to save us? Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead.
• Kids: What did Jesus do to save us? Jesus lived a sinless life, died on the cross, and rose from the dead.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus takes away the sin of the world. John 1:29
• Younger Preschool: Jesus takes away the sin of the world. John 1:29
• Older Preschool: John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29
• Kids: John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29

** Next week: Jesus Was Dedicated (Matthew 2; Luke 2)

08/12/2024

This week: We talked about how “We Should Be Sorry for Sin” (Romans 8)
We'd love to see the message the kids receive in church to be poured over them throughout the week by you as well, as our time with them is limited. We use The Gospel Project as our curriculum on Sundays. By clicking here to you will be provided this week's lesson, fun videos, prayers, and worship songs for your family! (https://ministrygrid.lifeway.com/ #/easy-link/QKXB/fab542bd-4b3a-49be-ac75-68eaa0ef6310). If this is your first time on the website you will need to create a user name/password but it is free to set up and use.

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.

• Babies & Toddlers: Because Jesus died and rose again, we have forgiveness of sins and life with God forever when we trust in Him.
• Younger Preschool: Because Jesus died and rose again, we have forgiveness of sins and life with God forever when we trust in Him.
• Older Preschool: Because Jesus died and came back to life, we have forgiveness of sins and life with God forever when we trust in Him. God gives us His Spirit so we can become more like Jesus.
• Kids: God sent Jesus to take the punishment our sin deserves. Because of Jesus, we have forgiveness of sins and eternal life. Through God’s Spirit, we have the power to turn away from sin and live to bring glory to God.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.

● Younger Preschool: How should we feel when we make wrong choices? When we make wrong choices, we should feel sorry that we have disobeyed God and want to obey Him.
● Older Preschool: How should we feel when we sin? When we sin, we should feel sorry that we have disobeyed God and choose to obey Him.
● Kids: How should we feel when we sin? When we sin, we should feel sorry that we have disobeyed God and want to turn from our sin because we love Him.

KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.

● Babies & Toddlers: We should feel sorry when we disobey God. 2 Corinthians 7:10
● Younger Preschool: We should feel sorry when we disobey God and want to obey Him. 2 Corinthians 7:10
● Older Preschool: Godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret. 2 Corinthians 7:10
● Kids: For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly grief produces death. 2 Corinthians 7:10

** Next week: Jesus Was Born (Matthew 1; Luke 2; John 1)