May 23 | 2nd-4th

WEEK 4

Read Luke 11:3When Jesus taught the model prayer, He showed us we can ask for “our daily bread.” This phrase reminds us to ask for what you need. That phrase means anything that we need to live. Not the things we want. Wants are fine. There’s nothing wrong with wanting a new bike or a new basketball. But God promises to provide what we need.

So what is it you need TODAY? Focus on today and don’t worry about tomorrow.

Lots of things qualify as “daily bread.” Can you think of a few things you need today? Write 3 of those things.

God for allowing you to talk Him anytime you want to.

God to show you all your needs that He provides.

THANK

ASK

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Read Luke 11:2This verse is the beginning of the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus’ friends asked Him how to pray, and this is the prayer He gave as an example. Jesus didn’t mean for this prayer to be the only prayer we pray. He used it as an example to show us HOW to pray—in our own words. And today’s verse shows us how we should begin. When you start to talk to God, remember Who you’re talking to. Focus on God. Honor Him with your words. God is the Creator of the universe, maker of heaven and earth. He knows how many stars are in the sky and exactly how many hairs are on your head, before and after you comb your hair in the morning! God controls the wind and the ocean waves, and yet He wants us to call Him Father. In this verse, Jesus was telling us to take time to tell God how awesome He is. Practice this right now. Tell God 3 things about Him that you are thankful for. Write them down.

PARENT CORNERweeklyTODAY: MAY 23

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Bible Story: Living on a Prayer (Model prayer) Luke 11:1-14

Big Idea: Practice praying to God.

Memory Verse: “Training the body has some value. But being godly has value in every way.” 1 Timothy 4:8, NIrV

Life App: Commitment—Making a plan and putting it into practice

Basic Truth: I can trust God no matter what.

Bible Story Summary: To grow—to mature—in our faith, it takes practice. It takes commitment. Which is why we’re taking a whole month to discover how commitment can show up in our lives as we practice our faith. Commitment is making a plan and putting it into practice.

This week we are talking about PRAYER. We hope kids understand that praying is an important part of growing in their faith. They can pray knowing that God knows them and wants to hear from them. They can pray with gratitude and honesty; they can pray for their needs and for forgiveness. They can pray anytime, anywhere, because God is always listening. That’s why we’ll look more closely at Luke 11:1-4 and the way Jesus taught His followers how to pray in the Lord’s Prayer.

Ask your kid: Do you think it’s easy to talk to God? Why or why not?

Ask a parent: Why do you think Jesus taught us to start our prayers by telling God how important He is to us?

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God, I am thankful that You…••••

1. 2. 3.

Now, for an entire day, make a commitment to stop and notice all the things around you that are your daily bread. Every time you see, feel, hear, touch or taste those things, say, “This is my daily bread” as a way to help you notice how God provides for you.

Read Luke 11:4aThis verse reminds us to “Say you’re sorry.” Do you ever stop to tell God you’re sorry? When you mess up, do you make a habit or commitment to admit it and ask God for forgiveness? Do you know why telling God when you’ve messed up is so important? Well, your sin separates you from God. Just like when you hurt someone or when they hurt you, the relationship that you had is broken and has to be mended. The same is true for your relationship with God. You have to spend some time confessing the wrong things you’ve done in order to make it right with God.

Find two magnets. Try forcing the two opposite ends together. Doesn’t work too well does it? Pretend those magnets are a picture of your relationship with God. You can’t do enough good things to be close to God. Now, flip the magnets over the right way. The only thing that can bring you close to Him is by believing in Jesus as your Savior and accepting His gift of forgiveness.

Read Luke 11:4bDo you know what “temptation” means? To be tempted is to consider doing something you know is wrong. Maybe you’ve been tempted to fight with your brother or sister. Or to lie when your mom or dad asked you about something you did to avoid getting into trouble.Did you know that EVERYONE is tempted? Even JESUS was tempted. Temptations happen all the time. They are real. But there is a way out. You can ask God to help you make the wise choice when you are tempted. Let’s review the four parts of Jesus’ model prayer…FAST

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Want to know what your child is learning at church? Download a free app called Parent Cue. This app is put out by The reThink Group who writes the curriculum we use in Uptown as a guide to what our kids learn.

Parent Cue has parenting articles, blogs, and ways you can live out your faith at home. Week by week you will be given cues so you can make the most of your time with your kids for God.

at a GLANCE

for times you mess up this week, and make sure you tell God you’re sorry.LOOK

1. Focus on God.2. Ask for forgiveness.3. Say your sorry.4. Tell Him your needs.

Now say a prayer, using Jesus’ Model prayer.

that God loves it when you talk to Him in prayer!KNOW

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