Hello Parents! We believe you (parents) are the most significant influence in your kids' lives and are in the best position to help your kids know God. We also believe that we can uniquely equip and partner with you along the way as a kid’s ministry. With this in mind, this newsletter will highlight resources, events, and opportunities for us to partner together in raising the next generation. 

June Series Description: A sticker for you, a sticker for me, what’s more fun than a sticker party! During the “Super Duper Sticker Party,” each preschooler gets their own set of stickers to stick to their Bible story picture. The story unfolds one sticker at a time to reveal the Bible’s best friendships. Through it all, the preschoolers will discover the beauty of a friend who sticks closer than a brother and the forever friendship we can have when we stick with Jesus.

Monthly Memory Verse:

• “There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24
• “You are my friend if you do what I command.” John 15:14

Weekly Bible Story and Idea: 

Find the weekly videos and parent guides on our Preschool Resources Page.

June Series Description:

To their friends and family, they’re known as Zack and Jada— two ordinary kids who love to do ordinary things. But when they put their heads together, they’re known as the “Riddle Rangers”—an extraordinary duo who travel the world, solving riddles with the guidance of their teacher, Professor Covington. Their most recent adventure has taken them to “Mystery Island” where an ancient pillar holds some cryptic riddles. During the “Riddle Rangers” series, kids will become a part of this riddle-filled adventure—an adventure that ultimately leads them to a deeper discovery of Jesus.

Key passages, verses, and questions for this month: Read the passages together as a family and ask the following questions. Also, take the time to watch the weekly lesson video (around 10 minutes) together as a family.

June 7: Jesus is the Good Shepherd

• Big Idea: Jesus is the good shepherd, so we should listen to His voice and follow Him.
• Bible Basis: John 10:1-18
• Key Verse: “I am the good shepherd. I know my sheep, and my sheep know me.” John 10:14
• Discussion Questions for Younger Kids:
  • Why do you think Jesus says that He’s like a good shepherd?
  • Why do you think people who follow Jesus are like sheep?
• Discussion Questions for Older Kids: 
  • What does this story teach you about Jesus?
  • What do you think it means to know and follow Jesus’ voice?

Watch the weekly lesson video together as a family.

June 14: Jesus is the Light of the World

• Big Idea: Jesus is the light that leads us out of darkness.
• Bible Basis: John 8:12-20
• Key Verse: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness. They will have that light. They will have life.” John 8:12
• Discussion Questions for Younger Kids:
  • Why do you think Jesus says that He’s like a light?
  • What’s so great about belonging to the light and following Jesus?
• Discussion Questions for Older Kids: 
  • What does this story teach you about Jesus?
  • What do you think it means to “belong to the light?”

Watch the weekly lesson video together as a family.

June 21: Jesus is the Way, Truth, and Life

• Big Idea: Jesus is the one true God and following Him is the only way to eternal life.
• Bible Basis: John 14:5-14
• Key Verse: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6
• Discussion Questions for Younger Kids:
  • Why do you think Heaven is such a special place?
  • What do you think it means to follow Jesus?
• Discussion Questions for Older Kids: 
  • What does this story teach you about Jesus?
  • What do you think Jesus meant by saying, “No one comes to the Father except through me?”

Watch the weekly lesson video together as a family.

June 28: Book of James: Wisdom in Times of Trouble

• Big Idea: God calls us to seek Him for wisdom in times of trouble.
• Bible Basis: James 1:2-5; 2 Chronicles 20:1-30
• Key Verse: “If any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He will give it to you.” James 1:5
• Discussion Questions for Younger Kids:
  • What was your favorite part of this story?
  • How did God give the people of Judah wisdom when they were in trouble?
• Discussion Questions for Older Kids: 
  • What does this story teach you about God?
  • What do you think would have happened if the people of Judah hadn’t asked God for wisdom?

Watch the weekly lesson video together as a family.

Find the weekly videos and parent guides on our Elementary Resources Page

June Series Description:

Emotions can be difficult to navigate, especially for preteens who are learning to understand their feelings while also experiencing the changes of a growing body. How are we called to process our emotions in ways that honor God? How do we honor Him when we feel fear, loneliness, frustration, or even hope?

This summer, we will spend time in the book of Psalms. The Psalms are prayers, often written as poems or songs, by real people facing real struggles and experiencing a wide range of emotions—both good and difficult.

We will begin by studying Psalms that reveal who God is and why we can trust Him with our feelings. He is the voice of wisdom, sovereign over the world, always faithful, and a God who fights for justice. We will then conclude the summer by exploring how we can grow in our relationship with God by trusting Him with all of our emotions.

As we study the Psalms, our prayer is that preteens will discover passages they can return to throughout their lives—passages that help them honor God with their emotions and ultimately their lives. 

Key passages, verses, and questions for this month: Read the passages together as a family and ask the following questions. 

June 7: I Am Not Alone

• Big Idea: JESUS + NOTHING = EVERYTHING!
• Bible Basis: Psalm 23
• Key Verse: “Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever.” Psalm 23:6

Please see your preteen’s weekly family guide for further activities and questions.

June 14: Never Stop Believing

• Big Idea: When life gets tough and we are desperate for God, He reminds us of His faithfulness in the past, and that gives us hope for our future.
• Bible Basis: Psalm 42-43
• Key Verse: “I will go to the altar of God, to God–the source of all my joy. I will praise you with my harp, O God, my God!” Psalm 43:4

Please see your preteen’s weekly family guide for further activities and questions.

June 21: I Will Be My Mother’s Keeper

• Big Idea: We can be people who stand for those who are poor, in need, weak, and oppressed, because God is our King who fights for justice.
• Bible Basis: Psalm 72
• Key Verse: “He will rescue the poor when they cry to him; he will help the oppressed, who have no one to defend them. He feels pity for the weak and the needy, and he will rescue them. He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their lives are precious to him.” Psalm 72:12-14 

Please see your preteen’s weekly family guide for further activities and questions.

June 28: Highs & Lows

• Big Idea: As we experience the highs and lows of life, spending time with God is what keeps us going.
• Bible Basis: Psalm 84
• Key Verse: “How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of Heaven’s Armies. I long, yes, I faint with longing to enter the courts of the Lord. With my whole being, body and soul, I will shout joyfully to the living God.” Psalm 84:1-2

Please see your preteen’s weekly family guide for further activities and questions.

June Series Theme: I Can Tell Others About Jesus

June Monthly Verse: 

"He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation." Mark 16:15

June 7:

• Big Idea: Stephen Preached about Jesus
• Bible Basis: Acts 6-7

June 14:

• Big Idea: Paul Tells About Jesus
• Bible Basis: Acts 17:16-34

June 21:

• Big Idea: Timothy Learned About Jesus
• Bible Basis: Acts 16:1–5; 2 Timothy 1:5; 3:14–15

June 28:

• Big Idea: Lydia Learned About Jesus
• Bible Basis: Acts 16:11-15, 60

FG Kids Summer Serve:

Sign up to serve with Kids Ministry for a Sunday or two this summer! Join us this summer to connect with amazing kids, be a positive influence, and serve the many families that will visit us throughout the summer. Registration opens on May 10th to sign up for a Sunday in the summer.  Summer Serve Form

We are in need of leaders for Thrive 9 & 11 AM; Preschool Lower (18-24m and 2 years old) 9 & 11 AM; Preschool Upper 9 AM & 11 AM; K-3rd 11 AM; Preteen 9 AM & 11 AM.

Rice Bowl Initiative:

FG Kids, in partnership with Missional Impact and Rice Bowls, will be distributing rice bowls to kids in elementary and up in their classrooms on Sunday morning. Families can also stop by either the old Faith@Home location in the west end of the commons at HWY 14 or at the table in the commons at Adams Mill. Then, beginning in July, we will collect the filled Rice Bowls all month at the same locations (Faith@Home Center at HWY 14 and table at Adams Mill).

Parent’s Night Out - Friday, June 5th 5:30pm:

This is an event offered twice a year to our FG single parents, Thrive families, and families who are fostering or have adopted a free evening of childcare while their children will be having a blast playing with carnival games, enjoying snacks, and hanging out with other children. Register here!

Parent Dedication - August 2, 2026:

Parent Dedication happens once a year on Next Gen Sunday during the main services. It is an opportunity for parents to publicly make a commitment before the Lord, their family, friends, and the congregation to disciple their child in a God-honoring home, and in turn, the congregation will take this opportunity to pray over these families. You can learn more about this event and register for it, at either the Hwy 14 location or Adams Mill, on our event page. Registration is required! 

June Parent Resource: Finding Biblical Rest in a Summer Full of Change

Summer can feel exciting, but it can also feel exhausting. Routines disappear, bedtimes shift, schedules fill up, and the normal rhythm of life changes. For many parents, summer brings more noise, more movement, and less rest.

But biblical rest is not simply having a clear schedule or a quiet house—it is learning to find peace in the presence of God, even in seasons that feel unpredictable.

What Is Biblical Rest?

Jesus reminds us:

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

Biblical rest is not laziness or checking out. It is intentionally slowing our hearts enough to trust God, receive His peace, and remember that we were never meant to carry everything on our own.

Our children are also learning how to handle stress, change, boredom, busyness, and emotions by watching us. When parents establish and model healthy, God-centered rest, children begin to understand that peace is found in Christ—not just in perfect circumstances. 

Ways Families Can Practice Rest This Summer

1. Leave Enough Space

Not every day has to be packed full. Children often connect most deeply during unhurried moments. Leave room for:

• Slow mornings
• Walks outside
• Reading together
• Conversations at bedtime
• Quiet moments with God

Sometimes rest means saying no to good things so your family has space to breathe.

2. Create Small Anchors

Even when routines change, simple biblical rhythms help families feel rooted:

• Pray before leaving the house
• Read one verse at breakfast
• Share gratitude before bed
• Attend church consistently when possible

Small rhythms create stability during changing seasons.

3. Teach Your Children That Rest Is Holy

God Himself modeled rest.

“By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested…” Genesis 2:2

Rest reminds us that our worth is not found in productivity. It teaches children that they do not always have to perform, achieve, or stay busy to be valuable.

Questions to Reflect On as Parents

• Is our family constantly rushing?
• Are we creating space to hear from God?
• What helps our children feel emotionally and spiritually rested?
• What would it look like to choose peace over pressure this summer?

Family Challenge for June

Pick one “slow evening” each week:

• Put away devices
• Spend time outside
• Read Scripture together
• Pray as a family
• Enjoy being together without an agenda

The goal is not to do more spiritually—it’s to create room to notice and reflect what God is doing together.

Prayer for Parents

Father, summer can feel busy and overwhelming. Help our family find true rest in You. Teach us to slow down, trust You, and create a home marked by peace instead of pressure. Give us wisdom as we lead our children through changing routines and growing seasons. Let our hearts remain anchored in Your presence. Amen.