Hello Friend!
Welcome to October's Adventures With Jesus inspiration!
I hope you find the ideas below helpful as you nurture the children in your life to follow Jesus in their everyday. Be encouraged that you are enabling building blocks of faith to become established and strong in their lives. I pray these foundations would be deep and secure; lasting through life's experiences.
Jesus said, "I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. When the floodwaters rise and break against that house, it stands firm because it is well built."
Luke 6:47-48 (NLT)
This month there's an Encounter Fun treasure hunt, blog musings on embracing the season, an autumnal Adventure Time and October's Book of the Month.
Please do reply with any testimonies or feedback. I'd be thrilled to hear from you!
With love
Sarah!
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ENCOUNTER FUN PLAY IDEAS!
Encounter Fun = multi-sensory ways to explore faith!
Harness children's natural curiosity, wonder, imagination and play
Bring God into the everyday and learn together
Slow down, be present and have fun!
MORE IDEAS HERE!
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Encounter Fun Treasure Hunt!
Daniel 10:19: ‘Don’t be afraid, for you are very precious to God. Peace! Be encouraged! Be strong!’
Explore: Go on a conker or leaf treasure hunt!
Chat: How many can you find? What colours are they? How do they feel? Which is your favourite? Wow! It's like finding treasure isn't it?
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Wonder: Did you know that we are like treasure to Daddy God? He sees us and delights in us, just like the joy we feel when we discover something special, like this shiny conker! Isn't that amazing?
Pray: Daddy God, help us to know that we are a special treasure to you, every day!
Shout Out: Try regularly asking your child: ‘Who’s the treasure?’ and encourage them to respond ‘I am!’
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October's Book of the Month!
This is one of my favourites!
A beautiful book that engages your imagination and the wonderful world around us to experience God!
Find out more here!
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Autumn Adventure Time
Psalm 139:3-5 (NCV):
You know where I go and where I lie down.
You know everything I do.
Lord, even before I say a word,
you already know it.
You are all around me—in front and in back
- Get comfy, invite Holy Spirit to be with you, be excited to meet with Jesus!
- Imagine it is autumn and you are a leaf on a twig on a branch on a tree.
- You are almost ready to fall...
- A big gust of wind comes and whoosh! you are now spinning through the air!
- You are twirling and whirling and swirling...
- How does it feel... what can you see... what can you hear?
- Suddenly you land into the hands of Jesus!
- Feel the warmth of His hands, look into His face, hear His voice saying your name...
- He is so delighted to be with you. What is He doing or saying or showing you?
- Spend time with Him... He is all around you!
Give time to be with Jesus. Share what you saw, heard, sensed.
Celebrate and validate your child's experience.
Thank Jesus for being with you!
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