July 10: Let's Show God's Goodness

Dear families,

Today we're back in-person (and available on-demand on our site as usual) and we're making GORP! That stands for Good Old Raisins and Peanuts... or Trail Mix for short. This is a great hands-on activity for kids of all ages; no adults required!

In today's story, we're learning how to choose goodness by helping others, sharing what we have, and saying kind words. All of these are wonderful ways we can show God’s goodness to the world. And, when we show God’s goodness, we shine like a light!

With love,
Miss Elisa


GORP / Trail Mix

Ingredients:

  • chocolate candies

  • pretezels

  • almonds

  • peanuts

  • raisins

  • peanut butter crackers

  • mini marshmallows

Method:

  1. Combine ingredients (be creative... add spicy, sweet, sour, salty, or savory flavors to taste) in a large bowl and stir together until well mixed.

  2. Fill individual bags by using a jar to hold open the bag (makes it easier to pour or spoon into the bag without spilling).

  3. Keeps fresh in an airtight container until ready to enjoy.


This week’s preschool episode
Ollie and the wonder clubhouse

  • All month, our preschoolers are learning with Miss Elisa that Jesus can help us do everything.

  • Today's story is all about the City on a Hill (Matthew 5:14-16) and we remember that Jesus can help us show God's goodness to the world.

  • Practice our preschool memory verse: “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life.’” (John 14:6)


This week’s LOWER Elementary Episode
THE 252 Story

  • This month, our elementary kiddos are exploring with Miss Elisa that making waves is what you do today can change the world around you.

  • Today's story is all about The City on a Hill (Matthew 5:14-16) and we remember that we can show God's goodness to others.

  • Practice our elementary memory verse: “God began a good work in you. And I am sure that He will carry it on until it is completed. That will be on the day Christ Jesus returns.” (Philippians 1:6)


This week’s upper Elementary Episode
THE so and so show

  • This month, our elementary kiddos are exploring with Miss Elisa that making waves is what you do today can change the world around you.

  • Today's story is all about The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) and we remember that we can show kindness to everyone.

  • John, Brandon, Stephen, and Kellen explore the key question: How can you show God’s goodness to others?

  • Practice our elementary memory verse: “God began a good work in you. And I am sure that He will carry it on until it is completed. That will be on the day Christ Jesus returns.” (Philippians 1:6)

Armistead Booker

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