Parent Newsletter

In our ‘The Best is Yet to Come’ series, children will discover that because Jesus is alive forever, our story doesn’t end here! They will learn that Jesus defeated death, promises to return for His people, and is preparing a perfect forever home for everyone who believes in Him. Because we love Jesus and look forward to His return, our love for Him changes how we live while we wait. We choose to follow Him, love others, and serve Him faithfully as we wait for the day He comes back. Children will be encouraged that everything we do for Him matters. Heaven will be better than anything we can imagine because Jesus will be there—our future is full of hope!

This week, children learned that what we do for Jesus matters—even when no one else notices. Through 1 Corinthians 15:58 and Matthew 6:1-4, they discovered that God sees every act of faithfulness, kindness, obedience, prayer, and service. We talked about how we serve Jesus because we love Him, not because we want attention or rewards, while also learning that God promises to reward our faithfulness. During a fun activity, children completed silly challenges without receiving applause or encouragement, helping them see that something can still be worthwhile even when no one notices. As we look forward to Jesus’ return, we can faithfully follow and serve Him with confidence that He sees it all. Nothing we do for Jesus is ever wasted!

Foundational Verse:
Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.
1 Corinthians 15:58 NLT

Titus 2:13 NLT‬‬
We look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed.

Our heart is to partner with you in nurturing your child’s faith. We believe discipleship begins in the home, and when families talk about God together and involve Him in daily life, it makes a lasting impact. These simple ideas can help you keep the conversation going throughout the week:

Encourage your child to do something kind or helpful for someone without telling that person who did it. Remind them that even when nobody else knows, Jesus sees our faithfulness.

Look for everyday opportunities to talk about why we do good things. Ask your child, “Would you still want to help if nobody thanked you?” Remind them that we serve Jesus because we love Him—not simply because we want attention or rewards.

Give your child a simple responsibility this week, such as putting away toys. Encourage them to do it with a good attitude, and remind them that nothing we do for Jesus is ever wasted.

Use simple, ongoing conversations to help your child remember and apply what they learned. This can be easily incorporated in your day-to-day routine. Try asking these questions during dinner, in the car, or right before bed:  

• “During the challenges you completed in church, what was it like doing those things when nobody clapped or cheered for you?”
• “Would you still do something good if you knew nobody would ever know you did it?”
• "Why should we do the right thing even when nobody is watching?"