November in Kids Church

As we enter into this series, we are inviting the kids to listen for the voice of God, to remove distractions and focus on hearing Him. God loves you, and His voice— while powerful—is also one of comfort.

There’s power in knowing that the Creator of the universe speaks to us, that the Creator of the universe sent His Son to die for us and impart His Spirit on us. How does knowing these things make you feel?

Through the stories of Eli, Samuel, Jeroboam, Rehoboam, and Elijah, we’ll learn that God speaks to us, provides wise counsel, and encourages us.

This is more than just four lessons; it’s an opportunity for you to hear from God and excite wonder in the lives of kids. In the words of our Word of Wonder, “Come near to God, and he will come near to you” (James 4:8a).

MONTHLY MEMORY VERSE WORD OF WONDER: Come near to God, and he will come near to you. —James 4:8a

WEEK ONE WONDER TRUTH: God Speaks SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 3 GOD’S BIG STORY: God calls to young Samuel in an audible voice. Samuel mistakes God’s voice for Eli the priest’s voice. With Eli’s help, Samuel eventually realizes it is God and listens to His message. Week 1 Family Devotional

WEEK TWO WONDER TRUTH: God Looks at the Heart SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 16 GOD’S BIG STORY: God tells Samuel to go to Bethlehem and anoint one of Jesse’s sons as the new king. Samuel obeys, expecting God to choose one of Jesse’s oldest, strongest sons. But God looks at the heart and chooses Jesse’s youngest son, David. Week 2 Family Devotional

WEEK THREE WONDER TRUTH: God Wants Us to Follow Godly Advice SCRIPTURE: 1 Kings 12 GOD’S BIG STORY: Afraid Israel might split, King Rehoboam chooses his friends’ advice over that of wise elders, leading to the very split he wanted to avoid. Jeroboam, leader of the northern kingdom, also listens to unwise advice, which leads to idol worship. Week 3 Family Devotional

WEEK FOUR WONDER TRUTH: God Can Speak to Us in Unexpected Ways SCRIPTURE: 1 Kings 19 GOD’S BIG STORY: Afraid for his life, Elijah runs into the wilderness where God cares for his needs. Then God tells Elijah to stand on the mountain, where He comes in the most unexpected way—a gentle whisper.** Week 4 Family Devotional

This month in Kids Church

We all love a good rescue story where a hero arrives just in time to save the day! Because of our sin, we all need to be rescued—and God had the perfect plan for a rescue mission to save His people! God’s plan started long ago when He promised a Redeemer and Rescuer. The God Rescues series dives into four Old Testament stories of God working out His rescue plan among His people. In each lesson, kids will discover God’s plan, power, and care for His people as He leads the way for the greatest rescue of all time—salvation through Jesus.

This month's memory WORD OF WONDER: LORD and King, you have reached out your great and powerful arm. You have made the heavens and the earth. Nothing is too hard for you. —Jeremiah 32:17

Week One WONDER TRUTH: God Saves SCRIPTURE: Genesis 37; 39–50 GOD’S BIG STORY: Jacob’s son, Joseph, is sold into slavery and wrongfully imprisoned. Yet God is with him, and Joseph rises to influence in Egypt, where through him, God saves His people from famine. Week 1 Family Devo

Week Two WONDER TRUTH: God Is Powerful SCRIPTURE: Exodus 6–12 GOD’S BIG STORY: God sends Moses to ask Pharaoh to let His people leave Egypt, where they are slaves. Pharaoh refuses repeatedly, and each time God shows His power by sending a plague until Pharaoh finally lets them go. Week 2 Family Devo

Week Three WONDER TRUTH: God Cares for Us SCRIPTURE: Exodus 14–16; Numbers 11 GOD’S BIG STORY: With Pharaoh’s army pursuing, God provides an escape route for His people through the Red Sea. Later in the wilderness, God cares for their needs by providing bread, water, and meat. Week 3 Family Devo

Week Four WONDER TRUTH: God Leads Us SCRIPTURE: Joshua 1; 3–4 GOD’S BIG STORY: After the Israelites wander the wilderness for 40 years, God leads a new generation of His people across the Jordan River and into the promised land! Week 4 Family Devo

Since August, Kids Church has been diving into the wonderful old stories of the Bible. This month, through the adventures of Isaiah, Esther, the fiery furnace, and Daniel in the lion's den, our kids will discover that they are never alone—God is ALWAYS with them.

God’s people often find themselves in strange and different places, surrounded by new customs, languages, and ways of worship. Even in these unusual situations, they are never alone. God is always at work, often behind the scenes, and sometimes He shows up in powerful ways to guide and protect His people in tough times. This series will explore how God works, calls, protects, and stays with His children. His promise to never leave us rings true for all of us today!"

November Memory Verse and Word of Wonder God has said, “I will never leave you. I will never desert you.” —Hebrews 13:5b

Here is a look into what the kids will learn each week:

Week One WONDER TRUTH: God Calls People to Be His Messengers SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 6 GOD’S BIG STORY: The prophet Isaiah has a vision of God’s throne room. Isaiah recognizes God’s holiness and his own sinfulness, but God cleanses him and calls Isaiah to be His messenger. Week One Devo

Week Two WONDER TRUTH: God Is Working Even When We Can’t See It SCRIPTURE: Esther 1–5; 8 GOD’S BIG STORY: Because God is always working, a young Jewish woman named Esther becomes queen of Persia and prevents an evil plan to kill all the Jewish people in the kingdom. Week Two Devo

Week Three WONDER TRUTH: God Is with Us in Difficult Things SCRIPTURE: Daniel 3 GOD’S BIG STORY: Three young Jewish men refuse to worship a gold statue, so they are thrown into a blazing furnace—an experience they survive with God’s help. Week Three Devo

Week Four WONDER TRUTH: God Can Protect Us in Amazing Ways SCRIPTURE: Daniel 6 GOD’S BIG STORY: When Daniel is thrown into a den of lions for praying to God, God sends an angel to shut the lions’ mouths, protecting Daniel in an amazing way. Week Four Devo