Communion

In Bible Trek each year when we talk about the Last Supper, we also teach kids about communion.  Parents of children in Bible Trek are invited to join us this Sunday for the last 15 minutes of service at North, or after service at South, for communion.

We do use grape juice, not wine, in the Free Methodist Church.  There will also be a gluten-free option.

In Bible Trek we believe that it is our job to teach kids about communion.  That is why you will notice that when serving communion we spend a lot of time talking with the kids about why we are doing what we are doing.  We walk through it with the kids, and use it as a teaching moment.  We believe that it is important for kids to understand why we do these kinds of things in church, rather than just expecting them to do it.

Three questions your kids should be able to answer after taking communion in Bible Trek:

1. What do you think about when you eat the bread?  When you drink the juice? {When we eat the bread we remember that Jesus sacrificed his body for us.  When we drink the juice we remember his blood.  A simpler answer for younger kids might be we remember Jesus, or we think about Jesus.}
2. Is communion a good snack?  {No.  Communion is not to fill our bellies, it's to help us remember Jesus.}
3. Why do we take communion?  {To remember Jesus, and because He told us to.}

If you have any questions about communion in Bible Trek, or talking to your kids about communion, feel free (as always) to contact me!

Memory Verses Quarter 4

Memory Verses

Quarter 4: 2013-2014

 The verses are recited on the week of the date listed.

(i.e. 1 Corinthians 12:5 will be recited to coaches on

                               March 23)

After May 25 verses on this list may not be recited for Verse Master credit.

March 23

“There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.” ~ I Corinthians 12:5

March 30

“Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” ~ Mark 11:10

April 6

“This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” ~ Luke 22: 19

April 13

“But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled.” ~ Matthew 26:56

April 27

“God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” ~Romans 5:8

May 4

“So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples” ~ Matthew 28:8

May 11

“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” ~ John 20:29b

May 18

“One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” ~ Proverbs 18:24

May 25 (Worth 2 Coins)

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” ~ Matthew 28:19, 20a