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. 

April Series Description: That silly little gopher has done it again and now we have an Easter emergency. Topher the Gopher has hidden our Easter story pictures inside the Bible story drawing. No worries, though! The preschool kids are on the hunt. During “Topher’s Easter Seek and Find,” preschoolers will seek high and low within the drawing to find the hidden pictures. Once found, the pictures will help tell the greatest story ever—the story of a Love that’s more powerful than death.

Monthly Memory Verse: “He is not here! He has risen, just as he said he would!” Matthew 28:6  & "Carry one another’s heavy loads. If you do, you will fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2

Weekly Bible Story and Idea: 

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

April Series Description:

Sometimes life can seem like one giant “seek and find.” Where did my car keys go? Why can’t I find the TV remote? Didn’t we come here with three kids? Gulp! Some “seek and finds” can be maddening or even frightening, but not this time. During the “Seek and Find” series, kids will seek high and low within the Big Bible Story pictures to find the hidden items. In doing so, they’ll get a complete picture of the Easter Story and, more importantly, of what it looks like to have a relationship with Jesus, the Risen Lord and Savior of the World.

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.

April 5: Jesus is Alive (Easter Weekend)

• Big Idea: Jesus rose from the dead, so I can find a new life in Him.
• Bible Basis: Matthew 27:27-28:10
• Key Verse: “So he gave us new life because of what Christ has done. He gave us life even when we were dead in sin. God’s grace has saved you.” Ephesians 2:5
• Discussion Questions for Younger Kids:
  • What did you like about this story?
  • Why do you think the women worshipped Jesus when they saw Him?
• Discussion Questions for Older Kids: 
  • What does this story teach you about Jesus?
  • How do you think your life is different because Jesus rose from the dead?

Watch the weekly lesson video together as a family.

April 12: The Kingdom of Heaven

• Big Idea: God promises eternal life to those who seek and find Him.
• Bible Basis: Matthew 7:7-12; Matthew 13:44
• Key Verse: Matthew 7:7
• Discussion Questions for Younger Kids:
  • What was your favorite part of this story?  
  • What do you think makes heaven the greatest treasure ever?
• Discussion Questions for Older Kids: 
  • What does this story teach you about Jesus?
  • What do you think you need to do to have eternal life with God in heaven?

Watch the weekly lesson video together as a family.

April 19: Saul Sees the Light

• Big Idea: Jesus changes our heart, so we’re a new creation when we follow Him.
• Bible Basis: Acts 9:1-19
• Key Verse: “When anyone lives in Christ, the new creation has come. The old is gone! The new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17
• Discussion Questions for Younger Kids: 
  • What was your favorite part of this story?
  • Do you think Saul is still going to be mean to the Christians? Why or why not?
• Discussion Questions for Older Kids: 
  • What do you think this story teaches us about Jesus? 
  • How do you think Saul’s life is going to be different after his encounter with Jesus?

Watch the weekly lesson video together as a family.

April 26: Paul’s Great Escape

• Big Idea: The Holy Spirit gives us the power to boldly tell others about the good news of Jesus.
• Bible Basis: Acts 9:19-31
• Key Verse: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. Then you will tell people about me…from one end of the earth to the other.” Acts 1:8
• Discussion Questions for Younger Kids: 
  • What was your favorite part of this story? 
  • Why do you think Paul wanted to tell so many people about Jesus? 
• Discussion Questions for Older Kids:
  • What do you think this story teaches us about God? 
  • Why do you think Paul was willing to risk his life to tell others about Jesus?

Watch the weekly lesson video together as a family.

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

April Series Description:

As we move into the season of Easter we will be diving into the Kingship of Jesus. These 2 weeks will explore Jesus as the resurrected King and the King of Kings. We will use Gospel accounts and supplemental Old Testament text to show how the full story of scripture has always been pointing to a coming King, who fulfilled God’s promises and restored us to a right relationship with Him, becoming co-heirs to His kingdom forever.

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

April 5: The Resurrected King (EASTER)

• Big Idea: Jesus died, was buried, and rose again to make a way for us to have eternal life!
• Bible Basis: Matthew 28:1-15
• Key Verse: “We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him.” Romans 6:9

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

April 12: The King of Kings

• Big Idea: Jesus is our King now and forever so we should tell others about Him!
• Bible Basis: Philippians 2:9-11
• Key Verse: “Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:9-11

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

April 19: The Promise

• Big Idea: God always keeps His promise
• Bible Basis: Acts 1:4-5
• Key Verse: “John baptized with water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 1:5

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

April 26: The Power

• Big Idea: The Holy Spirit gives believers the power to be bold and magnify Jesus.
• Bible Basis: Acts 1:8
• Key Verse: “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” Galatians 5:22–23

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

April Series Theme: Jesus Gives Eternal Life 
April Monthly Verse: Romans 10:9

April 5:

Big Idea: The Easter Story

Bible Basis: Matthew 27-28; Mark 15-16; Luke 23-24; John 19-20

April 12: 

Big Idea: Jesus Appears to His Followers

Bible Basis: Luke 24; John 20

April 19:

Big Idea: Philip & the Ethiopian Eunuch

Bible Basis: John 21

April 26:

Big Idea: Saul’s Life is Changed

Bible Basis: Acts 1

Good Friday Service Schedule - Friday, April 3:

FG Kids will be offering children’s ministry during Good Friday Service at 6:30PM to Nursery, Preschool, & Thrive kids. They will be learning about the story of Jesus demonstrated through resurrection eggs.

Easter Service Schedule - Saturday & Sunday, April 4 & 5:

For Easter weekend, we will have a service at: 

• Saturday, April 4th @ 5PM
• Sunday, April 5th 9 AM and 11AM

All of FG Kids ministry will be available during Saturday’s 5 PM service and the Sunday 9 AM and 11 AM services. On Saturday, K-5th grade will meet together in room 155 (the current K-3rd grade space). Nursery and Preschool will still meet in their normal rooms in the FG Kids building. All ages and grades will meet in their regular classrooms for Sunday Easter services.

Easter Serving - Easter weekend is one of our biggest weekends as far as attendance, and we would love for you to serve with us! We have needs in all of our areas! If you are interested in serving during one of the services, please sign up here: Easter Serving Link

Preteen Connection Night - Friday, April 17 @5:00pm:

Preteen students and their parents are invited to our Spring Preteen Connection Night. Join us for a night of fun, food, and fellowship at Sky Zone Greenville. Parents, come and fellowship with other parents who are in the same stage of parenting, while your preteen student enjoys the trampoline park together. Pizza will be provided. You can also bring additional funds for the snack bar! Visit our event page for more information. 

Parent Resources: Keep Easter Alive

“Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds… Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Deuteronomy 11:18–19

The greatest story ever told doesn’t end on Easter Sunday—it begins there. 

Easter Sunday comes with celebration, joy, and powerful reminders of Jesus’ resurrection—but it was never meant to be a one-day event. As parents, you are called to continually weave the truth of the gospel into the everyday rhythms of your homes.

April gives people a beautiful opportunity to slow down and revisit what Easter truly means. The empty tomb isn’t just a moment in history—it’s the foundation of your hope, your identity, and the way you live daily. Your kids don’t just need to hear it once; they need to see it lived out, talked about, and remembered often.

When you remind your children about Easter throughout the month, you help them understand:

• Jesus didn’t just die—He rose and is alive today
• Because He lives, we have forgiveness, freedom, and new life
• The resurrection changes how we face fear, failure, and even death

These truths are best caught in small, consistent moments:

• In the morning car rides: Jesus is with us throughout our day
• At the dinner table: “Where did you see Jesus today?”
• During bedtime prayers: thanking Jesus for His sacrifice and victory
• In hard moments: reminding them that hope is never lost because of the resurrection

It doesn’t have to be complicated or formal—just faithful and intentional.

Prayer:

Lord, help me not to treat Easter as a single day but as a daily truth. Give me wisdom to teach my children about Your resurrection in simple, meaningful ways. Let our home be filled with reminders of Your victory, Your love, and the new life we have in You. Amen.

Simple April Challenge:

• Pick one small rhythm to carry through the month:
• Read one resurrection story each week
• Share one “I Saw Jesus Today” truth at dinner each night
• Memorize a short verse together (like Matthew 28:6)