Night of Worship & Healing

THIS Wednesday at 6:30P | Malbis Campus All campuses invited | Childcare for 4th grade and below
KIDS DUST
FACILITATORS GUIDE

GETTING STARTED

Hey parents! Welcome to Kids Dust, a six week discipleship program designed to help you disciple your elementary aged children. In this book, you will find six weeks of devotions designed to bring your child closer to Jesus. Devotional content for each day will be accompanied by an activity that will help to reinforce the lesson. Each week has four days of devotions. A set of questions will accompany each devotion to help facilitate conversations between you and your child. There will be weekly videos, daily questions, and resources for each week to help equip you in this journey. Our prayer is that Dust for Kids will be a helpful tool for you as you disciple your kids.

WEEK 1

QUESTIONS:

  1. Why do you think God chose to create the world using His voice instead of building it with His hands? What does that tell us about His power?
  2. Why do you think God rested on the seventh day after creating everything? What’s something you can do to rest and enjoy the world God made?
  3. What are some of your favorite things that God created, like animals, trees, or the ocean? How do you think God felt when He created them?
  1. What do you think it means to be made in God’s image? How can we show His love and goodness to others?
  2. How do you think God feels when He sees you being kind, creative, or making friends? What do you think He wants you to do with the talents and abilities He gave you?
  3. What are some ways you can be creative, kind, or loving like God? Can you think of a time when you used one of these gifts to help or encourage someone?
  1. What are some ways you can make time in your day to spend time with God and grow closer to Him?
  2. Why do you think God made us in His image and wants us to be in relationship with Him? How does this show us how much He loves us?
  3. How can we share the love and friendship of God with people around us?
  1. Why do you think God gave Adam and Eve the choice to obey or disobey? What does that tell us about how God wants us to live?
  2. How does Romans 3:23-24 explain how Jesus saves us from the penalty of sin? What do you think it means to be “made right in God’s sight” because of Jesus?
  3. What is sin? Can you think of some examples of sin today? How does sin separate us from God?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

  • Have conversations without expectations.
    • We often want to present salvation to kids as a nicely packaged box of information, hoping they’ll listen to it and pray right away. Sometimes we even pressure them to do something they don’t understand or because everyone else is doing it. Let your children ask their questions and provide your answers without demanding a commitment in return. Be willing to have short and frequent conversations with no expectation of time or response. Share scriptures to help answer their questions and give them time to think and process on their own. 
  •  Ask open-ended questions to gain a better understanding of what your child understands.
    • Imagine you sit down with a child to talk about what they want to be when they grow up, hoping they’ll become a pilot. You show them pictures of cool planes and pilots dressed in uniforms. You tell inspirational and cool stories about pilots. Then you ask, “Do you want to commit right now to being a pilot one day?” You could probably convince just about any child to say yes to that. But when they get older and the novelty wears off, they may realize they don’t actually want to be a pilot after all. When we present salvation this way to kids, we get similar results. Rather than giving a promising sales pitch that demands an immediate response, ask them questions like “What do you think sin is?” “Who do you think Jesus was?” “Why do you think Jesus had to die?” Open-ended questions like these will help you gauge their understanding and sincerity. Continue to share Scripture with them and let God work in their heart.
  • Rely on the Holy Spirit to do the work.
    • This is the most important point because none of the other steps matter without it. It’s important to remember that the only one who can save your child is God, and the only one who can draw them to salvation is the Holy Spirit. Any amount of human coercion or pressure to “do” something to receive salvation will rarely result in authenticity or spiritual fruit. As difficult as it may be, ask God to help you allow the Holy Spirit to lead you and to draw your child to salvation in His timing.
  • A – ADMIT YOU HAVE MADE MISTAKES AND ASK FOR FORGIVENESS.
    All have sinned and come short of the glory of God. ROMANS 3:23
  • B – BELIEVE THAT JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS AND ROSE AGAIN FOR YOU.
    For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son. Anyone who believes in Him will not die but will have eternal life. JOHN 3:16
  • C – CONFESS AND COMMIT YOURSELF TO JESUS.
    If you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. ROMANS 10:9

Lord Jesus,

I want to know you personally. I’m sorry for going my own way. Please forgive me for all of my sins. Thank you for dying on the cross and giving me eternal life. I want to follow you as my Lord and Savior. Please come into my life by the power of your Holy Spirit, and make me the person you want me to be.

Amen

After your child has prayed this with you, make sure to celebrate the huge decision he or she just made! Reassure your child that he or she now has eternal life, all his or her sins are forgiven, he or she can have a personal relationship with Jesus. God will never ever leave them.

WEEK 2

QUESTIONS:

  1. Why do you think the Bible is so important?
  2. What does it mean that all Scripture is inspired by God?
  3. How does the Bible help us know what is right and wrong?
  1. What is the main way that God speaks to us?
  2. Why does Jesus tell us to ask God for what we need, even though He already knows?
  3. What does it mean to “yield” when we pray, and why is it important to listen to God?
  4. Can you think of a time when you prayed and listened for God’s voice? How did that feel?
  1. What do you think it means to “thank God” or “show Him love”? How can you do that?
  2. What are some ways that you can worship God?
  3. Can worship be part of everything we do in life? How can you give glory to God when you play sports, study, or do something creative?
  1. What are some talents or skills that God has given you? How can you use them to show God’s love to others?
  2. How can taking care of our possessions, like toys or our rooms, show God that we appreciate the things He has given us?
  3. What do you think will happen if we don’t take care of the things God gives us? Why is it important to show we can be trusted with small things before God gives us more?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

WEEK 3

QUESTIONS:

  1. Have you ever had a time when you needed comfort or help? Who helped you?
  2. The Holy Spirit is described as a helper, just like BayMax. How do you think the Holy Spirit helps us?
  3. How does it make you feel to know that God gave us the Holy Spirit to be with us and help us?
  1. In what ways have you experienced the Holy Spirit helping or guiding you—even in small, everyday moments?
  2. What’s one area of your life where you feel like you need the Holy Spirit’s help right now? How might you invite Him into that space?
  3. How would your relationship with God change if you saw the Holy Spirit not just as a power, but as a faithful and dependable friend?
  1. What do you think it means to “walk with the Holy Spirit” in everyday life? How do we let Him guide us?
  2. What are some practical ways you can show the Fruit of the Spirit this week at home, at school, or with friends?
  3. If someone looked at the “fruit” in your life, what might they learn about who you are and who you follow?
  1. Why do you think the Bible compares our spiritual life to a battle? How does that help you understand what following Jesus really looks like?
  2. How does knowing that God has already won the battle give you courage and peace when things feel hard or scary?
  3. If you had to explain the armor of God to a friend who doesn’t know about it, how would you describe it in your own words?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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WEEK 4

QUESTIONS:

  1. Have you ever felt like you weren’t old enough, smart enough, or strong enough to make a difference? How does today’s story challenge that belief?
  2. Jesus didn’t ask the boy to feed the crowd—He just used what the boy gave. How does this change the way you think about helping others?
  3. Why do you think Jesus paired loving God and loving your neighbor as the two greatest commandments? How are they connected?
  1. Why is it sometimes hard to love certain people as our neighbors, even though Jesus tells us to love everyone?
  2. What does “love your neighbor as yourself” really mean?
  3. Jesus asked, “Which one was a neighbor?” How would you answer that question today? What kind of neighbor do you want to be?
  1. Why do you think it can sometimes be harder to love our family than to love friends or even strangers?
  2. What are some ways you can show love to your siblings or parents even when you’re feeling annoyed or frustrated?
  3. Sometimes it’s hard to be kind when we’re tired or upset. How can you ask God for help in those moments? What kind of prayer could you say?
  1. How do you usually respond when something hard or scary happens in your life? Do you feel more like the cow or the buffalo? Why?
  2. What are some “storms” kids your age might go through? How could someone be a First Responder in those situations?
  3. How can asking God for help give you courage to “run into the storm” like a buffalo when life gets hard?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

  • Prodisee Pantry
  • Waterfront Rescue Mission
  • Big Fish Ministries 
  • Empowering People Homeless ministries (every Sunday at 12:15p at Cathedral Square in Mobile)
  • Eastern Shore Rehabilitation (every Sunday from 2-4p)
  • Ask a neighbor if you can cut their yard.
  • Ask an elderly person if you can wash their dishes.
  • Visit a local nursing home
  • Serve Gatorade at a soccer game

WEEK 5

QUESTIONS:

  1. What is a missionary?
  2. Have you ever had a moment where you felt like you should help someone or tell them about Jesus? What happened? How did you feel?
  3. What’s one thing we could do as a family this week to live on mission together?
  1. What do you think it means to share your story about Jesus with someone? Why do you think your story matters, even if you’re still learning about God?
  2. Have you ever felt like following Jesus was hard or a little scary? What do you think helps people be brave when talking about their faith?
  3. Can you think of a time in your life when you didn’t really understand who Jesus was or why He matters?
  1. Can you remember a time when you said “yes” to Jesus or started to feel closer to Him?
  2. Since choosing to follow Jesus, what is one thing you think has changed in your life—in your heart, your actions, or your thoughts?
  3. Paul’s story didn’t stop after he met Jesus—his life became a big mission. What do you think your mission is now that you follow Jesus?
  1. What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?
  2. Jesus asks us to “go and make disciples.” What do you think that looks like for someone your age?
  3. Have you ever felt like God was asking you to do something—like pray for someone, invite them to church, or share your story?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

WHAT IS A MISSIONARY?

WEEK 6

Parents, 

This week, your kid(s) will learn about communion and baptism. We encourage you to pick a day this week to lead your family in communion at home. In the section titled “Additional Resources,” you’ll see a list of instructions that include suggested supplies and scriptures to read as you worship together.

QUESTIONS:

  1. When you hear the word “Church,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind?
  2. Why do you think God uses the Church—people, not just buildings—to share the hope of Jesus with the world?
  3. What do you think God wants the Church to do in your school, neighborhood, or sports team?
  1. What’s the difference between being around people and really doing life with people?
  2. What’s one thing you could do this week to help a friend who might be struggling?
  3. If church isn’t just a building, but the people of God, how can we be more like a family than just a group that meets on Sundays?
  1. Jesus said to “do this to remember Me.” What are some things you think we should remember about Jesus when we take communion?
  2. How does communion remind us that we’re part of God’s big family?
  3. How does knowing what Jesus did for you on the cross help you live differently each day?
  1. Why do you think Jesus chose to be baptized even though He never sinned?
  2. What do you think it means to “put on your Jesus jersey”?
  3. Have you decided to follow Jesus and make Him the Lord of your life?
    What questions do you still have about baptism?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

  • Observing communion, or partaking of bread and juice in remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice, is a beautiful ordinance that can be observed in gatherings at church and in the home. As you consider allowing your kids to participate in communion at home, here are some suggestions that might be helpful.
  • Decide if you feel your children are ready to participate in communion. We recommend that children have a basic and clear understanding of the gospel before taking communion. Waiting until a child has a clear understanding of the gospel can likely add to the significance of their experience with communion when the time is right.
  • Use a plate and cups to set out bread and juice. Consider using any type of bread or crackers and juice that is best for your family. Grape juice is often used because of its reddish color. The bread or crackers represent Christ’s body that was broken for us, and the juice represents His blood that was poured out.
  • Bring your Bible and ask them to use theirs, as well.
  • Take turns reading the Bible. Some passages to consider include:
    • Isaiah 53
    • John 19
    • 1 Corinthians 11:28
    • 1 Corinthians 15:3-8
    • Ephesians 2:1-10
    • Philippians 2:1-11
  • Privately examine your hearts.
  • Confess sin and thank God for His forgiveness.
  • Pass out the bread or crackers and read 1 Corinthians 11:23-24
  • Take the bread or crackers and eat, remembering Christ’s body that was broken for you. 
  • Pass out the juice and read 1 Corinthians 11:25-26.
  • Take the juice and drink, remembering the blood that was shed for you.
  • Sing a song.
  • In Matthew 26:30, we read that the apostles sang a hymn after they took that first communion with Jesus.
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If your child is ready to take the next step toward baptism, please visit cityhope.cc/baptism to learn more and/or register for the next kids baptism class.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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