Family Activity Names are so important to the Fulani. Just like you, children have a first name and last name (clan name). Middle names tell two things: 1. whether you are a boy or girl and 2. your birth order. Use the chart below to find your Fulani middle name. Have each family member make…
Naaman was an army commander of a nation that was an enemy to the people of God. He was a man of prestige and a brave soldier, yet he had leprosy. In this powerful account, we see God not only choose to heal a Gentile, but also to use a child to point the Gentile…
There are approximately 43 million refugees in the world. Refugees are people who have been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster. 41% of the world’s refugees are children. Family Activity: Teaching Time: 15 minutes Materials: paper, pens/pencils, 5 pieces of yarn or string, tape, scissors, picture or…
On March 17, we celebrate St. Patrick’s day. This holiday is traditionally celebrated with leprechauns, shamrocks, and pinching those who don’t wear green. But did you know that the real St. Patrick played a big role in God’s global story? Family Activity: Teaching Time: 25 minutes Materials: 3-4 sheets of paper, stapler, pen/pencil, markers/crayons Check…
More than 161 million tribal people live in places like Papua New Guinea, Africa, and China. They have animistic and superstitious beliefs. They believe things God created have spirits. They often worship idols and ancestors as well as visiting witch doctors. Family Activity: Teaching Time: 15 minutes Materials: varies by family Have each child go…
After Solomon became king, the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” Solomon’s request for wisdom pleased God. He not only gave Solomon a wise and discerning heart, but riches and honor as well (1 Kings 3:12-13). Solomon became great and leaders from all nations…
The average American spends 100 minutes per day driving. Take advantage of short 10-15 minute trips around town to learn about and pray for children from different cultures or people groups. Family Activity: Many vehicles today are equipped with screens and DVD players. During your next trip in the car, watch a kid-friendly video about…
Family Activity: Try carrying water like Liang and his sisters. Find a long pole like a broomstick, mop handle, tubes from your vacuum, or baseball bat. Hook a bucket (or plastic container with handles) over each end of the pole. Make sure the two containers are of similar size. Lift the pole with buckets and…
King David longed to build a house for God, but God told him no. Instead, it would be King David’s son, Solomon, who would build it. Of all David’s children, God chose to pass on His promise to Abraham through Solomon. Solomon set to work to build God’s temple. Inside the temple, an area was…
Worship is focusing on who God is and what He has done, in our own lives and in the whole world. Singing about these things is a great way to worship as a family. Family Activity: One third of all the Psalms have a direction reference to the nations and God’s relationship with them. Read…
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