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Parents' Corner

Dri Bayer

FPCSS Director of Family Ministries and Christian Education

Family Worship Guide: Week 7

7/27/2020

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​Ephesians 4:1-16
​Jesus wants YOU! He calls you by name, just like Samuel. He calls you to join his people, the church. But he doesn’t just want you to join a bunch of people for no reason. He wants you to participate, to use your gifts for the good of the church. He wants us to use our gifts to grow the church. Like a healthy body, we need to take in good food (God’s word) and get exercise (using our gifts) so we can grow into people who look and act like Jesus.

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Ephesians 4:1-16
Memorize:
​Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.
-Ephesians 4:15 (ESV)
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  • God knows you by name. He knows the number of hairs on your head. How does that make you feel? Talk about what is a fitting response.
  • What is a special talent or ability that only you can do? (Serious or goofy is ok.) What is something that only you can do that makes the world more like Jesus’ kingdom in heaven? Something that helps your family or your friends? Something that helps your church? Explore some of your passions.
  • Vs 15 says we must grow up in every way. What does “growing up in Christ” look like? Talk about what a mature believer does.

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A prayer of praise is just that, only praise, not asking God for anything, but thanking him. Have each person write or say a prayer of praise to God for making them with all of the gifts and special abilities he gave them. 
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​Call to worship refrain:
Sing to the Lord a new song.
Sing to the Lord all the earth.
Sing to the Lord and bless his name.
Tell of salvation today!

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​Put together a puzzle. It can be a giant floor puzzle, a simple four piece puzzle, 100 pieces, 1000 pieces, and as hard or easy as you like. You could even draw your own picture, cut it into pieces and put it together again! Talk about how in the box, apart, the pieces don’t really have any purpose. But when they are put together, they create a beautiful, full picture. We as the church are the same. We aren’t meant to exist apart, but together for a full picture of the glory of God. Share a picture of your completed puzzle on the FPC Facebook Group!
​For more info on how to use this guide, here's our "How To."
For a printable version of this week's guide, click here.
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Family Worship Guide: Week 6

7/20/2020

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​Ephesians 3:1-13
​Often, it is good to think of the world as God’s stage, where he is the star actor, center stage. But sometimes the metaphor shifts, where God is the playwright and we are the actors on the stage. The angels, saints who’ve gone before, and even the demons watch and marvel, as God works out redemption in our lives on his grand stage. One of the most amazing plot twists, other than Jesus’ death and resurrection, is that we, as Gentiles, are invited into this story!

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​Ephesians 3:1-13
Memorize: “In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. Eph 3:12 (NIV)
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  • What does it mean for someone to be an heir? Why does it matter that Gentiles are included as heirs with Israel? 
  • In verse 8, Paul says that Christ’s riches are “boundless” (NIV) or “unsearchable” (ESV) What does that mean? Why is that important? What would it mean if Christ’s riches weren’t “boundless” or “unsearchable?”
  • According to verse 10, what was God’s purpose for the church? What does that mean for us today? 

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​Take a prayer walk together. Spend time praying aloud, blessing God for his beautiful handiwork. Praise him for the green grass, the tall trees, the beautiful butterfly, or anything else you come across during your walk.
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I Sing the Mighty Power of God #128
I sing the mighty pow’r of God that made the mountains rise,
That spread the flowing seas abroad, and built the lofty skies.
I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day;
The moon shines full at His command and all the stars obey.

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Sunday Pastor Jonathan spoke about how mundane things can be rebellious acts against the darkness. Simple acts of obedience or kindness, even when no one is looking are still legitimate ways to praise God in view of the heavenly hosts. This week, find a mundane act that you can do to serve someone else. Have your children write and mail cards to elderly friends (contact the church office for mailing address, if needed). Bake bread or cookies together to leave on someone’s doorstep who is lonely. Call or video chat with someone you know who is vulnerable. 
For more info on how to use this guide, here's our "How To."
For a printable version of this week's guide, click here.
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Family Worship Guide: Week 5

7/13/2020

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Ephesians 2:11-22​
There used to be a dividing wall between us and God, because of our sin, but God has broken down that wall. When we were far away from him, he brought us near. And now, he’s connecting us together, like legos. He’s building a temple for himself, using each of us, as unique blocks, joined together through the blood of Jesus. God is the foundation, and Jesus is the first brick laid to secure each of the others to it, and the Holy Spirit binds us together.

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Ephesians 2:11-22
Memorize: “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Eph. 2:10 (ESV)
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  • What words does Paul describe Gentiles, before Jesus intervene? How does Jesus reverse each? 
  • How do you think the Jews and Gentiles treated each other in Ephesus? How might each group have felt? Who do you identify with more?
  • Do you think that Christians in the US act more like the Jews or the Gentiles in this scenario? How do we treat each other in the body of Christ? Outside the church?
  • Is it hard to be “built” together with people who are different than us? Why or why not? Why does it matter if we are at peace with one another?

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The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13)
Have each child pray for siblings, friends and classmates by name. Ask God to help us love each one well and to get along well.
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​The Doxology:
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise him all creatures here below
Praise him above ye heavenly hosts
Praise father, son, and holy ghost

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Break out the legos, Mega blocks, wooden blocks, or other building toys, or digitally with Minecraft. Even older kids can get on board with this family challenge. Build a Temple for God. Start with a firm foundation, that is God, and a cornerstone, Jesus, the first brick you lay. Make it as detailed and intricate as you wish. Then, share a picture or screenshot of your creations on the new private FPC Facebook Group! We want to see your house for God!
For more info on how to use this guide, here's our "How To."
For a printable version of this week's guide, click here.
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Family Worship Guide: Week 4

7/6/2020

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Ephesians 2:1-10
Has your family ever done a remodel or renovation? Or even just reorganizing a room? Did you take before and after pictures? What a major difference! Or have you watched TV shows about home makeovers? Sometimes the before and afters are unrecognizable. That’s exactly what the Holy Spirit does in us. He tears out the bad, old stuff and installs new, clean things. It’s a process called sanctification and it takes our whole lives. He never gives up working on us and bringing new life to our dead hearts.

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Ephesians 2:1-10
Memorize: For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 
Eph 2:8-9 (ESV)

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  • Do you have any dead plants in your yard? What are they like? Can a dead plant do anything to save itself? If a gardener revives a dying plant, who gets the credit? 
  • ​What are some thoughts, attitudes, or behaviors that God is removing from your life? What good thing is he reinstalling in its place?
  • What does verse 7 and 10 say is the end result, the reason for all this renovation in our lives? Review the 4th question from the New City Catechism.

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Pray through Psalm 51, David’s prayer for a clean heart. Ask the Holy Spirit to remove bad thoughts, attitudes and behaviors and replace them with a clean heart.
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​Hymn of Reflection: 
Take My Life and Let It Be #597 v3
Take my will and make it Thine, it shall be no longer mine
Take my heart, it is Thine own, it shall be Thy royal throne
Take my love, my Lord I pour at Your feet, it's treasure store
Take myself and I will be ever, only, all for Thee

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Find some before and after pictures to compare. If your family has lived through a renovation, reminisce about how hard it was, but how the end result was worth it. If not, find a friend or family member (to make it personal) who has. Alternatively, if your kids’ room or playroom is particularly messy after a hard day of playing, take a picture. Then, depending on your child’s attention span, spend 10-20 minutes tiyding up. Take another picture afterwards to compare. Show them what a difference even their 10 minutes of cleaning can make. How much more can the Holy Spirit do in our hearts?
For more info on how to use this guide, here's our "How To."
For a printable version of this week's guide, click here.
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