Preschool/ Kinder
Did You Know?
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This resource is designed to allow your family to have time in God’s Word BEFORE your children attend church. Because God’s plan is for parents to be the primary spiritual nurturers of their children’s faith, we want YOU to be the one to introduce this part of The Big God Story to them. For additional support in spiritual parenting and to learn more about creating transforming environments in your home, be sure to pick up HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource from your church or download at HomeFrontMag.com. You can also access the HomeFront app for your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
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• There are seven festivals that were celebrated by the Israelite people: Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread, Festival of First Fruits, Feast of Harvest, Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles (or Booths).
Remember to say “thank you” often and practice gratefulness in your home. As your child watches you, she’ll begin to learn what it looks like to offer thanksgiving for the many blessings God has bestowed upon her.
• During the feasts, the Israelites ate, danced, sang, played instruments, prayed, and offered sacrifices to God.
Teachable Moments
• In the New Testament, the Feast of First Fruits was fulfilled by the resurrection of the Messiah.
REMEMBER & CELEBRATE
After reading Psalm 65, discuss the following together: • What are some of the ways God has blessed our family?
Psalm 65 Festival of First Fruits: A chance to celebrate God as the provider and to offer Him thanksgiving.
• What are you most thankful for? • How can we show our thankfulness to God?
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For more information about blessing your child, see the Blessing section in HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource.
A blessing to pray over your child: © 2014 David C Cook. TruResources are developed in partnership with ROCKHARBOR Church and a national network of family and children’s ministry leaders. All rights reserved.
(Insert child’s name), may you always remember that the Lord has blessed you in many ways. Remember and celebrate the blessings in your life by offering thanks to Him.