Elementary: Monthly Virtue: Respect: responding with words and actions that show others they are important.

Main Point: “Show respect to God because He’s in charge of everything.”

Bible Story: Matthew 8:5-13 The centurion went to Jesus to get help for his servant who had become paralyzed. The centurion trusted in Jesus so much, that he surprised Jesus.

Memory Verse: Show proper respect to everyone. 1 Peter 2:17

Conversation Starter: Tell your kids about a time when you realized that God really is in charge of everything What happened? How do you show respect to everyone in everyday life?

Preschool: Monthly Key Question: Who made everything?

Main Point: God made everything.

Bible Story Focus: Psalm 65: 9-13. God cares for all that He made.

Memory Verse: You made the world and everything in it. Psalm 89:11

Conversation Starter: Help your children point out everything that God made. How do we know that He cares for it? Reread the bible story and reinforce the main point.