Do It!
"Dear children, don’t just talk about love. Put your love into action. Then it will truly be love."
1 John 3:18
1 John 3:18
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Try out some of our Bible Story Live Out Loud Activities. Many connect to our other lessons and include a Bible story and an activity to make and do.
Take on a Live Out Loud Challenge and let's have fun living a life of faith in new, courageous ways.
Share Ways You Lived Out Your Faith.
Live Out Loud Articles with additional resources for how can you 'Do it'.
Take on a Live Out Loud Challenge and let's have fun living a life of faith in new, courageous ways.
Share Ways You Lived Out Your Faith.
Live Out Loud Articles with additional resources for how can you 'Do it'.
"Live Out Loud" Activities
Try out these activities that encourage us to 'do something' as an expression of our faith. Many connect with our Love Does lessons on other pages, as well. Check out more Family Activities under Link It- Parent Resources.
Additional Lent & Easter Activity Pages
Communion
Check out the resources below for ways to engage discussions, activities, and experience Communion.
"One of the ways families celebrate a special event is to get together and eat a meal. And often, during one of those meals, someone might say, “Remember when we . . .” or, “Remember that time when . . .” and then everyone remembers together. Today we’re going to have another kind of family celebration—a Lord’s Supper celebration. It’s a family celebration because it’s for God’s family. And just as we
eat special foods on our birthdays and other important days, we’re going to gather around a table to share a special meal of bread and juice during this celebration. As we eat, we’re also going to “remember when” together.
We remember when Jesus died.
We remember when, on the third day, Jesus came back to life.
And we remember that Jesus went to live with God in heaven and will come again.
The Lord’s Supper is a celebration meal because everyone who believes the things we’re remembering will live forever with God one day too."
"Miracle Maker"
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Lent & Easter
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Live Out Loud Challenges
Try it, take a picture of doing it, or just tell us ways we can also share our faith and love others!
Love Labors Challenge: Think back through all the LOVE DOES Themes. What are your favorite verses, songs, or Bible Stories? How has it helped you grow as you think about what LOVE DOES?
Love Serves & Washes Feet Challenge: Take some time to wash the feet of a parent, sibling, or friend. Pray for them as you do and remember that Jesus calls us to serve one another in love!
Love is Clothed in... Thankfulness Challenge: Make a list of things you are thankful for and pray about them for a month.
WOW VBS ONLINE CHALLENGE:
You are invited to attend a FREE online VBS through WOW VBS from Monday, June 29-Thursday, July 2. Here is a video to show you what WOW is all about. Wow will be streaming live each hour of the day so no matter what time zone you are in you may view a broadcast that works for your schedule. This “Live Stream” broadcast event will feature different hosts from around the world, kidmin guest artist, and celebrity cameos. Kids and families will view a fun, engaging, interactive program of worship, Bible stories and teaching, magic, fun, games, and a presentation of the gospel message. WOW VBS starts at the top of each hour and is 35-40 minutes program for Elementary age children. WOW Jr starts 45 minutes into each hour and is a 10 minute program for pre-school age children. Each 35-40 minute program is prerecorded in a “life event” style. This is the link for WOW's website. You can register here. Adventures in Racial Reconciliation: Visit the Vlog It Page (6/6/2020) for further activities and resources.
How will we respond? Will we, "act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God?" (Micah 6:8) Racism is a very difficult and often divisive topic. Please make sure to walk through it with your children always considering their own age appropriateness to understand the topic. Watch this video, pray, then try some of the activities or resources to broaden your sphere of understanding. Thoughts to Ponder:
Prayer of Courage: C is for COMPASSION. O is for OTHERS. U is for UNDERSTANDING. R is for RESOLUTE. A is for ACTION. G is for GRIT. E is for ENCOURAGEMENT.
Things To Do: Write It, Watch It, Read It.
Online Art Show Challenge:
1. COLOR one of the coloring pages or create your own work of art to share something about LOVE DOES… (sidewalk chalk, window art, clay art, paint, draw, etc.). For coloring pages, open packet below. 2. SHARE IT or EMAIL a picture of your artwork: [email protected] 3. Watch this page as we post the artwork here and online to share with our church family. Showered with Love
Go to the VLOG It page for "Showered with Love" video and activities (5/1/20). Challenge: Write down what you are thankful for ("I'm thankful to God for....") on sticky notes and put them all over the house. Call someone up on the phone and sing a song or share your favorite Bible Verse with them.
Who's your Hero? A Medieval Times Challenge. Participate in this challenge and maybe your hero will get a gift from Medieval Times!
Challenge: Medieval Times wants to thank Essential Workers and you can nominate someone. Click the link, "A Medieval Times Challenge", "Enter Now", and tell them about someone you know who is serving others in need during this crisis. Graveside Scripture Challenge
Go to a cemetery and look for scripture on tombstones. Take a picture and share it with us. Mail It Challenge
Draw someone a picture or write someone a note and put it in their mailbox. Butterfly Challenge
Go to the VLOG It page for "Love Takes Flight" videos and activities. (4/18/20). Watch Mrs. Clink with the butterflies, then enjoy some of our butterfly fun as we are reminded that God's love changes everything! Love Takes Flight when we hope in the Lord. What better time than now to be reminded that "those who HOPE in the LORD with RENEW their strength. The will SOAR on wings like eagles...." (Isaiah 40:31) Butterfly Challenge:
1. Tell someone, "God's love changes everything!" 2. Choose an activity (or a few) to do. Fill out a row in our "Butterfly Challenge" boxes below: Window Stuffed Animal Challenge
In the midst of COVID restrictions, I heard about someone putting stuffed animals in their windows to give children something fun to see as they walk or bike through the neighborhood... so I did it, too, using some older Raggedy Ann and Andy 'friends'. What other ways can we encourage one another as people pass by? Challenge: Decorate your window so passersby have something fun to see. "Hosanna Hiccups" Challenge
Have you caught the "Hosanna Hiccups", yet? Watch the video and if you caught the hiccups, learn the motions to "Hosanna" and "Make some Holy Ghost Noise"! Challenge: Practice the motions to the line in the song, "Hosanna, Forever, We Worship You." You can sing it around the house, say it, dance it, draw a picture of it, or make a video copy. Share it with us and we will share it, too. If you learn the whole song, we will share that, too! Palm Sunday- "Praise Ye the Lord!"
Tree Challenge
"The Tale of Three Trees" is a traditional Folktale retold by Angela Elwell Hunt, Illustrated by Tim Jonke. Enjoy the special book reading and coloring page. It is a beautiful story to help tell the story of Jesus from the perspective of the trees who became the manger, the boat, and the cross. Challenge: Draw or color the picture of 3 trees and the 3 things they became- a manger, a boat, and a cross. Tell someone you know the story using your picture. You can also share your picture or retelling with us. Let Your Light Shine Challenge
YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD! Shine your light- whenever, wherever, however. And just like in this video, you can't really see me... may your light shine so others praise God! Challenge: Sunday nights, turn on any sort of outside lights, globes, candles in windows, even Christmas lights to give hope, joy, and encouragement to those in your community and to those serving during this pandemic. |
Love Does Finale Challenge: Click on the link to participate in our Love Does Finale Video! bit.ly/lovedoesvideo
"What's Your Spiritual Kryptonite?" Challenge: Click on the picture and watch some videos, do activity packs, and learn about Bible Superheroes, their kryptonite, their spiritual stumbling block, and how they combatted it.
Make a list for yourself of your own 'kryptonite' or spiritual stumbling blocks, things that keep you from doing what God is calling you to do. Write down an idea of how you can combat it. Military Card Challenge:
Take a piece of paper, fold it into a card shape, and make a card for a soldier. Drop it off at the church’s mailbox and we will send it to encourage some soldiers. You can just say, “Thank You” or “Have a Great Day!” or “We’re Praying for You!” You can also include a Bible verse. Note: Only include your first name. You can also go to this link to SUPPORT OUR TROOPS. Attach the link inside the words, 'SUPPORT OUR TROOPS'. Father's Day Challenge: Visit the Vlog It Page (6/17/2020) for special activities. Choose something fun to do WITH your dad!
Love is Clothed in Kindness Challenge:
Challenge 1 - Bring light into the lives of those in assisted living centers who have been isolated by sending them a letter or picture of encouragement/love.
Love is Clothed in Challenge:
What do you have in your home that you don’t need, anymore? Have you thought of giving it away? What would happen if we, “as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe(D) ourselves with compassion…” and decided to give away even the things we no longer needed? How many people would receive clothes, coats, boots, swimsuits, canned goods, books, or BIBLES? Challenge 1- Gather & give away to nearest good will drop off/food pantry. Challenge 2- Look around for Bibles or devotionals you no longer use. Bag or box them up. Drop them off: Juliana Clink, 8596 Meadowbrook Drive, Jenison or Mail to: Love Packages, 220 Union St - Butler, IL 62015 Due by July 12, 2020. "The Pilgrim's Progress" Online Movie Party Challenge:
Click on Watch It to go straight to the movie. Click on VLOG It, scroll to 5/28/20, and choose one of the many activities offered there. Parent Note: Please watch the trailer, read the review, and decide if this movie is best for the ages of children in your home. (It is a cartoon, but some themes or scenes may be too dark or scary for younger children.)
Sample Activities to help you Dig a Little Deeper:
KA Out Loud Website Scavenger Hunt & Bingo Challenge: Use these resources to grow in the Lord as you do a Website (and Community) Scavenger Hunt & Bingo!
*For the BINGO Cards, each square you complete, put an "X" on it. Bring it in to church upon our return for a treat.
Mother's Day Challenge: Click on the article below and choose a way to bless a mom. Thought- IS MOTHER'S DAY THE ONLY DAY YOU CAN DO THIS? NO! ;)
Love Cares for the Earth
Go to the VLOG It page for "Love Cares for the Earth" video and activities (4/22/20). Challenge: 1. Go for a walk in your neighborhood, bring a garbage bag, wear some gloves, and pick up trash as you go. 2. Watch, "Creation Chant" video below. Say the words along with the kids. (Can you learn it, too?) 3. Print "Love Cares for the Earth". Fill it out and Share It! Bring someone a meal.
Give a child a push on a swing.
Pray around the Park Challenge
Walk around the park and pray for everyone you see. Comedy Show Challenge
If you want, share your jokes on video and we will share it, too! Send someone a Card, a Video Card, or even an eCard!
Make sure to check out these links with a parent or guardian, as some cost money, even if they say 'free' to sign-up. Bonus Card Challenge- If you live in West Michigan, make a THANK YOU card for a doctor or nurse. Drop it off Thursdays, 5:30 - 6 pm, or mail the card(s) to: Rosewood Reformed Church, 2795 Rosewood St, Jenison, MI 49428. You can also mail cards or letters to us and we will bring them to hospitals and doctor's offices. Kids Alive, 263 Church Street, Jenison, MI 49428. Window Crayon Challenge
Decorate your window with Window crayons, then pass them on to a neighbor (in their mailbox after you disinfect them). Add a note to encourage them to decorate their windows and pass it on. I wonder how many homes would enjoy seeing decorations pop up on windows as they pass by? Challenge: Decorate your window with window crayons. When you are done, use the note below, share your window crayons, and give them to a neighbor. |
Chalk Art Challenge
I’m still looking for my chalk, but if you have some, I’d love to see some chalk art on driveways or other places I walk.
Here are some pictures of chalk art some friends did!
Jill's Chalk Art Encouragement
Challenge: Do chalk art on sidewalks and driveways to encourage those who walk by.
I’m still looking for my chalk, but if you have some, I’d love to see some chalk art on driveways or other places I walk.
Here are some pictures of chalk art some friends did!
Jill's Chalk Art Encouragement
Challenge: Do chalk art on sidewalks and driveways to encourage those who walk by.
Great job putting more encouragement out there through your art!
Street Art Challenge.
This was done by our neighbors, Sara Snell. Thanks for making our world more beautiful on our walk!
Challenge: Make your street nicer. Pick up trash, say, 'Hello' to those you pass by, wave at cars, do street art, etc. What other ways can you make your world beautiful in your neighborhood?
This was done by our neighbors, Sara Snell. Thanks for making our world more beautiful on our walk!
Challenge: Make your street nicer. Pick up trash, say, 'Hello' to those you pass by, wave at cars, do street art, etc. What other ways can you make your world beautiful in your neighborhood?