Meet the Fulani

Family Activity Prep Time: 5 minutes Activity Time: 10 minutes Materials: sticker name tags or paper and tape, markers or crayons 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 a girl,…

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God’s Global Purposes Through a Child

Naaman was an army commander of a nation that was an enemy of 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…

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God’s Promise for Refugees

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 Prep Time: 5 minutes Activity Time: 15 minutes Materials: paper, pens or pencils, 5 pieces of yarn…

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God’s Story Through St. Patrick

In many parts of the world, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17. 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 Prep Time: varies by project Activity Time:…

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Who Are Tribal Peoples?

More than 161 million tribal peoples 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 Prep Time: Activity Time: 15 minutes Materials: varies by family Have each…

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Seek God’s Wisdom

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…

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Car Time Discipleship

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 During your next car trip, either on your vehicle's built-in screens or on your family's personal devices, watch a child-friendly video about an unreached people group. Use the return trip to…

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Meet the Bouyei

Family Activity Prep Time: 5 minutes Activity Time: 10 minutes Materials: a long pole-like item (broomstick, mop handles, or vacuum extensions), bucket or plastic container with handles Try carrying water like Liang and his sisters. Find a long, pole-like item. Hook a bucket or plastic container with handles over each end of the pole. Make…

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The Blessing Through Solomon

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…

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God Deserves Everyone’s Worship

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 direct reference to the nations and God’s relationship with them. These…

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