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AGENTS ON THE This resource is designed to allow your family to have time in God’s Word BEFORE your children attend church. Because God’s plan is for parents to be the primary spiritual nurturers of their children’s faith, we want YOU to be he one to introduce this part of The Big God Story to them. You can also access the HomeFront app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Part of The Big God Story ::Investigate:: JUNIOR AGENTS SENIOR AGENTS THE BACKSTORY REMEMBER VERSE BLESSING God’s Spirit Gives Gifts Book of Ephesians: Spiritual Gifts Ephesians 4:1-16 Choose a puzzle to complete with your child this week. As you construct the puzzle, talk about how the different pieces fit together. Explain to your child that, though the pieces are all different, you need all of them to complete the picture. One is not more important than another and without any of them, the puzzle will not be complete. Explain to your child how this relates to the spiritual gifts God gives us. Share that God’s desire is that we work in unity with one another. Read Ephesians 4:1-16 • Paul wrote the letter of Ephesians to the church in Ephesus. • Many scholars believer Paul may have been in jail when he wrote this letter. • The message to the Ephesians is about bringing unity to God’s kingdom. • Even if it takes us outside of our comfort zone, we are to use the gifts that God has given us to glorify Him. Your child is beginning to make comparisons between herself and others. These comparisons help her determine what her strengths and weaknesses are. This week, discuss with your child what she feels are her strengths. Encourage her to use the strengths for the glory of God. Your child may be concerned about fitting in and may want to be just like his peers. Remind your child that the things that make him unique from his friends are God-given and that He desires to use them for His glory. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 After reading Scripture, discuss the following together: What are your strengths? What kind(s) of gifts has God given to you? How can you use your gifts to benefit the church? Share with your children the importance of respect- ing the spiritual gifts that others have. Encourage them to be in unity with those who may have different strengths than they do. A blessing to pray over your child: (Child’s name), may God’s Spirit give you power to serve others with the gifts He’s given you. Complete and return by July 17th. __________________________________________________________________ Parent Signature

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Page 1: BLESSING · 2016-07-11 · AGENTS ON THE This resource is designed to allow your family to have time in God’s Word BEFORE your children attend church. Because God’s plan is for

AGENTS ON THE

This resource is designed to allow your family to have time in God’s Word BEFORE your children attend church.

Because God’s plan is for parents to be the primary spiritual nurturers of their

children’s faith, we want YOU to be he one to introduce this part of

The Big God Story to them.

You can also access the HomeFront app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

Part of The Big God Story

::Investigate::

JUNIOR AGENTS

SENIOR AGENTS

THE BACKSTORY

REMEMBER VERSE

BLESSING

God’s Spirit Gives Gifts Book of Ephesians: Spiritual Gifts

Ephesians 4:1-16

Choose a puzzle to complete with your child this week. As you

construct the puzzle, talk about how the different pieces fit together.

Explain to your child that, though the pieces are all different, you

need all of them to complete the picture. One is not more important

than another and without any of them, the puzzle will not be

complete. Explain to your child how this relates to the spiritual gifts

God gives us. Share that God’s desire is that we work in unity with

one another. Read Ephesians 4:1-16

• Paul wrote the letter of Ephesians to the

church in Ephesus.

• Many scholars believer Paul may have

been in jail when he wrote this letter.

• The message to the Ephesians is about

bringing unity to God’s kingdom.

• Even if it takes us outside of our comfort zone, we are to use the gifts that God has

given us to glorify Him.

Your child is beginning to make comparisons

between herself and others. These comparisons help her determine what her strengths and weaknesses

are. This week, discuss with your child what she

feels are her strengths. Encourage her to use the

strengths for the glory of God.

Your child may be concerned about fitting in and may want to be just like his peers.

Remind your child that the things that make him unique from his friends are God-given

and that He desires to use them for His

glory.

My sheep listen to my voice;

I know them, and they

follow me.” John 10:27

After reading Scripture, discuss the following together:

What are your strengths? What kind(s) of gifts has God given to you?

How can you use your gifts to benefit the church?

Share with your children the importance of respect-ing the spiritual gifts that others have. Encourage them to be in unity with those who may have different strengths than they do.

A blessing to pray over your child:

(Child’s name), may God’s Spirit give you power to serve others with the gifts He’s given

you.

Complete and return by July 17th.

__________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature