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May 2020
Worship with us
on Sundays at
9:30 a.m. and
11:00 a.m.
on Facebook or
YouTube at
bonairbaptist.org
Turn to God in Uncertain Times
On earth, everyone faces seasons of changes such as a planned move or a
trial, suffering, and unwelcome change. new sibling can disrupt schedules and
POWERSOURCE This spring, however, all of us are affect relationships.
facing unprecedented levels of
disruption, uncertainty, and fear—all at Though you can’t control everything
ASK JESUS: the same time. that happens to your family, you can
minimize the impact of uncertainties.
The COVID-19 coronavirus Make sure children have consistent
1. To protect your family members pandemic—and the shutdowns and relationships, which offer reassurance
physically, emotionally, and spir- isolation it’s causing—have forced and familiarity. Model God’s positive
families, schools, churches, and entire qualities of unconditional love and
itually during uncertain times.
communities to make and adapt to acceptance. Keep the same schedules
2. To help you see evidence of changes in all aspects of daily life. The and rules, as much as possible, to help
goodness and kindness—and to good news is that God remains steady kids feel safe. When new situations
and steadfast, ready to walk with us arise, tell children beforehand what to
be that evidence for others.
through what’s being called “uncharted expect. Finally, encourage family
3. For renewed faith and strength waters.” members to share their thoughts and
through life’s trials. feelings about what’s happening.
Children have specific needs during
uncertain times, whether that’s an Read on for activities that convey
emergency, illness, or family crisis such important messages for uncertain
as divorce or job loss. Even positive times.
Remember: God’s in Control!
During uncertain times, adults need to take care of their own bodies, minds,
and souls, too. When parents are struggling, children notice—and often feel
more anxious as a result. Remember these tips to give everyone a BREAK:
Be an example. Try to handle stress in a God-pleasing manner.
Relate. Spend time with kids, share a hobby, listen, and cheer them on.
Educate yourself. Find out what stressors your children are facing.
Ask questions. These help you understand needs and express care.
Keep praying! Ask Jesus to work in kids’ lives, especially amid trials.
Overflowing Oil Toss paper wads need to toss them out so you don’t
around a room. Give each person a sink!” As you stand nearby, make
bag and say: “You have a minute to wind sounds and throw streamers
collect as much ‘oil’ as you can. Go!” back in. Afterward, ask: “How did you
Toss out more wads, as needed, try to keep your ‘boat’ from sinking?
before calling time. Read aloud 2 Why can storms be scary? What
Kings 4:1-7. Ask: “What was it like other troubles might we need Jesus’
TEACHABLE trying to fill up your ‘oil jar’? How did it help with?” Say: “Jesus’ disciples
were afraid of sinking. They needed
MOMENTS feel to get lots of oil? In what ways
would you like God to bless you—and
us?” Say: “When we’re worried and tell
help, so Jesus spoke to the sea and
made it calm. We can call on Jesus
Our Powerful Protector God what we need, we can trust him to when we’re afraid, and he’ll calm our
provide. At times, God gives us even fears.”
Say: The Israelites, God’s special more than we expect!”
people, were slaves in Egypt. The king, Lick Life’s Problems When life gets
or Pharaoh, had worked the people so Create a Smile File Stress is messy, spend one-on-one time with
hard, they were tired. God told Moses exhausting and removes our focus each child. If possible, go on a
to tell Pharaoh, “Let my people go!” from life’s many joys. Make a file, box, simple outing, such as to get ice
Moses went 10 times, but Pharaoh or journal where people can put cream, and let the child share what’s
refused. Each time, God sent a pictures or notes about God’s on his or her mind. Then come up
plague—something horrible—to Egypt. blessings. Then review it together with ways you can stick together and
But God kept the Israelites safe from when your family feels discouraged or face problems.
these plagues! overwhelmed.
God Protects Daniel Adapt the
Re-enact the first nine plagues: God Seeks and Saves With younger swimming-pool game Mr. Shark for
1. Blood—Put food coloring in water. children, unwind by playing a fun game Daniel 6. Read that chapter aloud
2. Frogs—Hop around the room. of Hide and Seek as a family. Then and choose a Daniel. He or she
3. Gnats—Make buzzing sounds. talk about how God always comes faces a wall, and others, the Lions,
4. Flies—Zoom around the room. looking for us and always watches creep up and try to touch Daniel. If
5. Sick livestock—Moo and moan on the over us. Daniel hears a noise, he turns and
floor, with limbs sticking up points at the Lion, who returns to the
6. Boils—Put red dots on your skin with Jesus Calms Our Fears Tape an starting point while everyone shouts,
washable marker. outline of a boat on the floor and fill it “God protects Daniel!” If a Lion
7. Hail—Throw paper wads around. with blue streamers or yarn pieces. touches Daniel, have them hug and
8. Locusts—Nibble green snacks. Have family members sit in the “boat.” say, “God protects me!” Afterward,
9. Darkness—Turn off all the lights. Read aloud Mark 4:35-41. Then say: discuss the ways God keeps us safe.
“These streamers are water, and you
After each plague, shout: Let my people
go! Close by praying: Thank you, God,
for protecting us during tough and
scary times. Amen.
“This is my command—be strong and courageous!
Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your
God is with you wherever you go.”
—Joshua 1:9
MEDIA MADNESS
CULTURE
& TRENDS
Decreasing the Distance During
this era of social distancing,
personal connections are more
TV BOOK vital than ever. Technology such
as Zoom is soaring in use, with
Title: Jessy and Nessy many people home—and
Service: Amazon Prime Video Title: Jesus and the Lions’ Den
Author: Alison Mitchell homeschooling. Virtual
Synopsis: Curious young Jessy has an celebrations of birthdays and
unusual BFF: an ancient sea monster Synopsis: As most Sunday school
kids know, Daniel, not Jesus, was milestones have become quite
named Nessy. In this new G-rated creative. And old-fashioned phone
series, the pair explore a range of thrown into the lions’ den. But this book
reveals—in a child-friendly way— how calls and snail-mail are ideal for
questions common to preschoolers— building bonds with grandparents
from why the wind blows to how echoes the Old Testament lesson points to
Jesus. Readers can search for hidden and other relatives.
work. Along the way, they meet new
friends, learn to work in teams, and lion symbols as they discover the
discover important life skills, including parallels between Daniel and Jesus. Community Kindness Tough
how to make people smile. Our Take: By making connections times are bringing out lots of
Our Take: This simple, upbeat TV between the Old and New Testaments, goodness and camaraderie, as
show uses colorful mixed-media and this title helps readers understand that neighbors reach out to offer
fun music to keep young viewers the gospel message is woven through assistance and cheer.
engaged. It does have a touch of the entire Bible. Kids learn about Neighborhood teddy bear hunts,
magic, as Jessy uses “inspectacles” prayer, faithfulness, and God’s sidewalk-chalk messages,
glasses to conduct investigations—and sovereignty over everything. This concerts, and vehicle parades
to see her friend Nessy. The show book—and others in the “Tales That show how “minor” acts spread
should be a hit with curious young kids. Tell the Truth” series—are geared major joy.
toward ages 4 to 8.
FREE HELPS
Games, Sites & Apps Devotions & Bible Activities
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Kanoodle Head-to- Kids Ask Authors Blinx https://tinyurl.com/ukywxnk
Head Launched just before the With this free app,
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to arrange pieces to author and illustrator members without leaving
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your pieces go flying! asks fellow authors individual “blinx” into
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spatial-reasoning and their questions, book comments, if desired.
problem-solving skills. reviews, short stories, This alternative to social Mo Willems’ “Lunch Doodles”
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hit with parents, too. are featured at the end. Everyone.
Loads of Virtual Tours
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This page is designed to help educate parents and isn’t meant
to endorse any movie, music, or product. Our goal is to help
you make informed decisions about what your children watch,
read, listen to, and play.
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