Big Ideas: 

Kidzone: Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved. 

Bumblebees: Jesus loves everyone.

Bible Passage: Acts16:11-34

This week the kids learnt that Paul and Silas took the message of the gospel – the Good News of Jesus – to many more people on their journey. They were arrested and put in jail, and even there they sang God's praises for how great Jesus is. We learnt that sometimes it can be hard to share the gospel – the good news of Jesus – with others. But our God promises that He will be with us, because He wants all people to have the hope we have in Jesus. Paul and Silas told people, "Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved!"

Family Activity

This week, to read the Bible story together, consider building a 'jail' together. Throw a blanket over some chairs or a table and sit underneath it together in the dark, with the lights off, and read the Bible with a torch or small light. Talk about how Paul and Silas would have felt inside the jail, alone and uncertain of their future. How would you have felt sitting in the jail? Why do you think they sang songs of praise to God there? When is it easy to praise God? When is it difficult? Sing together a song of praise in your jail, assuring your children that even in the darkest or most difficult times, just like with Paul and Silas, God is with us and will never leave us. 

See you Sunday!