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In-person Kids programming is open for birth to 5th grade!

At Rocky, we value our future generations. Raising up children who know Jesus and love like Him is our biggest goal. The relationships and teaching our children gather from our Kids Ministry has a lifelong and eternal impact. Follow us on our Facebook Page to see what your children are learning each week. If you have questions about our special needs weekend program and events, please contact ashleyleach@rocky.church.

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What Are We Doing?

We’ve always got something fun prepared for our kids! From summer camps to Sunday programming, we’ve got plenty of opportunities for you and your family to get plugged in. For a list of what we’ve got coming up, check out our events page below!

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Kids Summer Camp

Our Kids team has been working hard to prepare for this summer! We had a blast at epic week last year and would love to invite you back again! Mark your calendars for July 26-29. You won’t want to miss it!

Registration opens March 1st!

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WHAT WE ARE LEARNING

“Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” Matt 5:16

THIS MONTHS SERIES: ROAD TRIP

A 4-WEEK SERIES ON THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

Have you ever been on a road trip? When we think of road trips, we might think of gas station snacks, singing along to our favorite songs, and taking in the sights — but when the Israelites went on a “road trip” of their own through the wilderness, it was a little less glamorous. Okay, it was a lot less glamorous. In this series, we’ll introduce kids to some of God’s “rules of the road,” from Moses and the ten commandments all the way to what Jesus called the Greatest Commandment — to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Together, we’ll discover that we can love God and others by putting God first, worshiping God, loving our families, and loving everyone.

TALKING AT HOME

WEEK 1

STORY: “Commandments 1 & 2 – Exodus 20:1-6; Psalm 19:7-10; Philippians 3:7-9”

BIG IDEA: We obey God by putting God first.

CHALLENGE: Write on the back of your card 2 ways you put God first this week.

AT HOME:

READ: Have your child open his/her Bible to “Philippians 3:7-9” and read the verse aloud together.

Then say to/ask your child:

- Paul is telling the people who live in Philippi, called Philippians, that nothing is more important to him than his relationship with Jesus. He mentions in verse nine that this isn’t because of the “law” or rules, but because of his faith in God.
- What things or people might you be placing in a higher place than Jesus?
- Is your relationship with Jesus more important to you than anything else?
- It’s okay if you’re not sure of your answer. We can talk about ways you can put Him first!

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (from this week’s lesson):

What do we call the directions that God wants us to follow?(Hint: How many are there?) What does the first commandment tell us?
What does the second commandment tell us?
Re-read Philippians 3:8. Why do you think Paul said loving God was more important than anything else?
Why is it important to put God first?
What makes putting God first difficult?

WEEK 2

STORY: “Commandments 3 & 4 – Exodus 20:7-11; 32:1-14; Philippians 4:8-9”

BIG IDEA: We obey God by worshipping God.

CHALLENGE: Choose one day this week and dedicate it to worshipping God.

AT HOME:

READ: Have your child open his/her Bible to “Philippians 4:8-9” and read the verse aloud together.

Then ask your child:

- Why do you think Paul tells us to keep our thoughts focused on things that are true, noble or honorable, right, pure, lovely, and admirable?
- How does focusing on what is true and right and pure help us worship God?
- Why is it hard sometimes to do all those things?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (from this week’s lesson):

What is the third commandment?
What is the fourth commandment?
What do these commandments tell us about worshipping God?

Re-read Exodus 20:7-11 aloud. What are some ways you can “keep the Sabbath holy?” What are some ways you worship God?
Should you only worship on Sundays?

WEEK 3

STORY: Commandments 5, 6 & 7 – Exodus 20:12-14; Matthew 5:21-24; 1 Thessalonians 1:2-7

BIG IDEA: We obey God by loving our families.

CHALLENGE: As a family write down 3 ways you can better love each other this week and then do it!

AT HOME:

READ: Have your child open his/her Bible to “1 Corinthians 13:7” and read the verse aloud together.

Then ask your child:

How has your family shown you love recently?
When is a time your love has had to endure something difficult with your family?
What does this verse teach us about how we should love our family and others?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

What commandments did we hear about today?
Who are these commandments telling us to show love to?
What reason does the Bible give us for honoring our parents?
Who does it hurt when we don’t keep our promises?
Why would God want us to not hurt others?

WEEK 4

STORY:“Commandments 8, 9 & 10 – Exodus 20:15-17; Romans 13:8-10; I Thessalonians 2:7-8″

BIG IDEA: We obey God by loving everyone.

CHALLENGE: Write down how can you show God’s love to your friends this week, then do it. At Home:

AT HOME:

READ: Have your child open his/her Bible to “I Thessalonians 3:12” and read the verse aloud together.

Then ask your child:

- How can we show our friends love this week?
- How can you care for someone this week?
- What does it look like when your love overflows?
- How does God make your love increase?
- How does it make you feel when someone shows you love?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

What is commandment number eight?
What is the ninth commandment? What does it mean?
What does it mean to ‘covet?’ Why is that not a good thing? How would keeping commandments eight, nine, and ten help us love others?