JUNE 2025
WEEK FIVE

Talk About the Bible Story

Peter and Cornelius
Acts 10; Romans 15:7

Jesus teaches Peter to love people who are different from him, and Peter becomes friends with Cornelius.

"Think and act as Jesus did."

Philippians 2:5, NIrV

Engagement Questions

• Who shows you how to love others?
• Who can you be friends with?

Prayer

"Dear God, thank You for sending Jesus to show us how to love everyone. Thank You that Jesus is a good friend to everyone. Please help us love everyone everywhere. We love You, God. In Jesus' name. Amen."

ENGAGE IN EVERYDAY MOMENTS TOGETHER

Morning Time

When you go into your child's room, cuddle them and say: "Good morning, [child's name]! Are you ready to be a friend to everyone today? You can share, say kind words, and help others. These are great ways to be a friend, and being a friend is one way Jesus shows us how to love others!"

Drive Time

While on the go, look for cars that are different, animals that are different, buildings, flowers, etc. Talk about how God made people different from one another. Jesus showed Peter how to love people who were different than him, and Jesus shows us how to love people who are different from us too.

Cuddle Time

Cuddle with your child and pray: "Dear God, Jesus is the best friend we could ever have. Jesus listens to us. He helps us. He cares for us and shows us how to love others. Please help us be a friend to one another the way Jesus shows us."

Bath Time

Add bubbles and a few toy friends to bath time. Make a big heart with bubbles. Say: "Find everyone and put them inside the heart." Each time your child finishes putting all of the toys in the heart, say: "Jesus showed Peter that loving like Jesus means loving everyone."

JUNE 2025
WEEK FIVE

Bible Story

Accept One Another
(Peter and Cornelius)
Romans 15:7
(Supporting: Acts 10)

Accept one another.

As you deal with one another, you should think and act as Jesus did.

Philippians 2:5, NIrV

Engagement Questions

• When has someone been kind to you?
• What does it look like to accept one another?
• Do you sometimes have a hard time accepting someone? Why?

Prayer

"Dear God, thank You for all of my friends. Thank You for loving us and reminding us that Jesus is for everyone! We're so grateful that You invite us to be a part of Your family. Help us to think and act like Your Son, Jesus, by accepting others, no matter who they are or where they come from. We love You, and we pray these things in Jesus' name. Amen."

ENGAGE IN EVERYDAY MOMENTS TOGETHER

Morning Time

As your kid starts their day, point out the goodness in something that is unique about them.

Drive Time

While on the go, ask your kid: "How are you and your friends alike? How are you different?"

Meal Time

At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: "Who is someone you care about but who is also very different from you?"

Bed Time

Pray for each other: "Jesus, thank You for accepting us. May we be accepting of those around us who are different in some way. May we show them kindness. May we show them how much You care about them too."