February 13: You Matter and Others Matter

Hi families,

This month, we're learning all about God’s love and compassion. Whether you’re joining us in-person or online, today we are celebrating that incredible love for everyone, everywhere.

(Reminder: if you’re coming in-person, remember to weary your cozy pajamas to church for our celebration!)

In this week’s episodes, we’re hearing the story of Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well from John 4:1-42. He spoke with her and completely changed how she understood the Messiah and what God was doing in the world.

Here’s the bottom line: show others that they matter! We all matter and are valuable to God. That’s a big deal: you matter. And when we can accept that gift from God, then we have the ability to care for others, include them, and spend time with them. In those special ways, we help them see how much they matter to God and us.

How about that for a deeper, more true way to celebrate Valentine’s Day?

Love,
Miss Elisa


This week’s preschool episode

  • All month, our preschoolers are learning with Miss Elisa that Jesus loves everyone.

  • Today we get to hear the story of the woman at the well (John 4:1-30)... and focus on how Jesus loves people everywhere.

  • Practice our preschool memory verse: Do everything in love (1 Corinthians 16:14).


This week’s Elementary Episode

  • This month, our elementary kiddos are exploring with Miss Elisa that compassion is caring enough to do something about someone else’s need.

  • Today's story is all about Jesus talking with the woman from Samaria (John 4:1-42) and that we can show others that they matter.

  • Practice our elementary memory verse: The Lord has shown you what is good. He has told you what He requires of you. You must act with justice. You must love to show mercy. And you must be humble as you live in the sight of your God (Micah 6:8).


This week’s So and So episode

  • Every week, you can watch The So and So Show on-demand. It's a great way to revisit the elementary story and life application from Kids Worship during the middle of your week as a family.

  • In this week's episode: John, Brandon, Stephen, and Kellen explore the key question: Who matters to you?

Armistead Booker

I’m a visual storyteller, nonprofit champion, moonlighting superhero, proud father, and a great listener.