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. 

March Series Description: During What a Mess!, preschoolers will meet Messy Mabel — a playful pig who just can’t stay out of the mud! Mabel has made a mess all over our Bible story pictures, and it’s up to the kids to help wipe away the mud and reveal what’s underneath. With each new discovery, they’ll uncover amazing stories from the life of Jesus. As they clean up Mabel’s mess, kids will learn that no mess is too big for Jesus’ to wipe away.

Monthly Memory Verse: Psalm 107:1 & Matthew 19:14

Weekly Bible Story and Ideas: 

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

March Series Description: Have you ever heard something so mumbled or surprising that you had to ask, “Say what?” Well, get ready for more! During this series, someone will wear a cheek retractor or hold their tongue while reading lines from the Bible story—making it hilariously difficult to understand. While racing to decipher what’s being said, kids will ultimately discover encounters with Jesus that left people exclaiming “Say what?!?” Through all the misheard words and laughter, kids will discover challenging commands that Jesus has for all of us.

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.

March 1st: Jesus and the Rich Young Ruler

• Big Idea: Jesus wants us to remove anything that keeps us from following him.
• Bible Basis: Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30
• Key Verse: “So let us throw off everything that stands in our way. Let us throw off any sin that holds on to us so tightly“ Hebrews 12:1
• Discussion Questions for Younger Kids:
• What was your favorite part of this story?
• Why do you think the rich young ruler went away sad?
• Discussion Questions for Older Kids:
• What does this story teach you about Jesus?
• If you were the rich young ruler, how would you have responded to Jesus? Why?

Watch the weekly lesson video together as a family.

March 8th: Jesus and the Poor Widow

• Big Idea: God is the giver of all good things and He calls us to give with cheerful hearts.
• Bible Basis: Mark 12:41-44
• Key Verse: “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give,,, God loves a cheerful giver.“ 2 Corinthians 9:7 
• Discussion Questions for Younger Kids:
• What was your favorite part of this story? 
• Why do you think Jesus said that the poor widow gave more than the others?
• Discussion Questions for Older Kids:
• What does this story teach you about Jesus?
• If you were the poor widow, how hard would it have been for you to give everything? Why?

Watch the weekly lesson video together as a family.

March 15th: Jesus Washes the Disciple’s Feet

• Big Idea: Jesus served others and wants us to do the same.
• Bible Basis: John 13:1-17
• Key Verse: “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.“ Mark 9:35
• Discussion Questions for Younger Kids:
• What was your favorite part of this story?  
• Why do you think Jesus washed His disciples’ feet?
• Discussion Questions for Older Kids:
• What does this story teach you about Jesus?
• Jesus is Lord of all, yet He was willing to wash His disciples’ feet. What does that teach you?

Watch the weekly lesson video together as a family.

March 22nd: The Last Supper 

• Big Idea: Jesus gave His body and blood for our sins, so we can remember Him through communion.
• Bible Basis: Matthew 26:17-30; Luke 22:7-30
• Key Verse: “Everyone should take a careful look at themselves before they eat the bread and drink from the cup.“ 1 Corinthians 11:26
• Discussion Questions for Younger Kids:
• What was your favorite part of this story? 
• How would you have felt during the “Last Supper” if you were one of the disciples?
• Discussion Questions for Older Kids:
• What does this story teach you about Jesus?
• Do you think the disciples needed the bread and wine to help them remember Jesus’ sacrifice? Why or why not?

Watch the weekly lesson video together as a family.

March 29th: Thief on the Cross

• Big Idea: God’s grace is big enough, so we can go to Him no matter who we are or what we’ve done
• Bible Basis: Matt 27:11-66; Luke 23
• Key Verse: “God’s grace has now appeared. By His grace, God offers to save all people.“ Titus 2:11
• Discussion Questions for Younger Kids:
• What surprised you about this story?
• What do you think Jesus meant when He told the criminal that he would be in paradise?
• Discussion Questions for Older Kids:
• What do you think this story teaches us about Jesus?
• Did it surprise you that Jesus told the criminal he would be in paradise with Him? Why or why not?

Watch the weekly lesson video together as a family.

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

March Series Description: Theology? What’s that? It’s the awesome, wonder-filled, mind-blowing study of God! Theology might sound like something just for adults, but it’s never too early to get started learning about who God is! Theology will stretch your mind, challenge you, and teach you important truths that will start building a strong foundation of faith.

This 8-week series will be filled with numerous topics - including God, the Trinity, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and more! Through these topics we will learn who God is, what He has done for us, and why it matters.

Come join us as we dive into the Bible and uncover the character, nature, and depth of our great God!

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

March 1st: God, the Son (Jesus)

• Big Idea: Jesus is God’s perfect son and our only hope in life and death.
• Bible Basis: John 3:16
• Key Verse: “For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.” 2 Corinthians 5:21

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

March 8th: God, the Holy Spirit

• Big Idea: God the Holy Spirit is our helper here on earth.
• Bible Basis: John 14:16-17; Acts 2
• Key Verse: “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.” John 14:16-17

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

March 15th: The Church

• Big Idea: The church is a people who reflect Christ’s love to one another and to the world.
• Bible Basis: Acts 2: 42-47
• Key Verse: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

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

March 22nd: The Lost Younger Brother

• Big Idea: God’s grace, though Jesus, is the one and only path to freedom from sin. His grace is costly, but also free.
• Bible Basis: Luke 15:11-32
• Key Verse: “We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.” Luke 15:23-24

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

March 29th: The Lost Older Brother

• Big Idea: God’s grace, though Jesus, is the one and only path to freedom from sin. His grace is costly, but also free.
• Bible Basis: Luke 15:11-32
• Key Verse: “I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.” Luke 15:7

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

March Series Theme: Jesus is the Promised One

March Monthly Verse: “I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One.” Revelations 1:8

March 1st:

• Big Idea: Jesus is the Light of the World
• Bible Basis: John 7-8

March 8th: 

• Big Idea: Jesus is the Bread of Life.
• Bible Basis: John 6:22-59

March 15th:

• Big Idea: Jesus is the True Vine.
• Bible Basis: John 15

March 22nd:

• Big Idea: Jesus is the Way, Truth, & life (Triumphal Entry)
• Bible Basis: John 12-14

March 29th:

• Big Idea: Jesus is the One God Promised (Jesus’ Arrest)
• Bible Basis: John 18

Resource Party - March 18 at 9:30 AM: Resource Parties are a time for volunteers to come in and assist in preparing lesson materials and activities for the FG Kids ministry. You'll get to enjoy a time of fellowship with some new faces and the FG Kids staff. Oh...and we have CFA mini's. If you’d like to step in and join us for our next Resource Party, please email Grace Morton at gmorton@fellowshipgreenville.org 

Stepping-in Class - Sunday, March 29: We believe that the act of baptism is significant in the life of a Believer. Baptism is a wonderful way to share and celebrate your commitment to follow Jesus. This is why we have designed a special NextGen Baptism Celebration for our kids and students. The first step in our NextGen Baptism process is for kids and their parents to attend a Stepping-In class. Stepping-In is a fun and interactive class that will help your child understand what baptism is, discover exactly what the Bible says about it, and build their confidence in sharing their faith with others. Kids and students will need to attend this class before participating in Next Gen Baptism. This class is offered 2 Sundays a year during our regular service times. Hwy 14 will be during 9am service; Adams Mill will be during 11am service.

Adams Mill Registration 

Hwy 14 Registration   

Good Friday Service - Friday, April 3: This year FG Kids will be offering children’s ministry during Good Friday Service @6:30pm to Nursery, Preschool, & Thrive kids. The kids will be learning about the story of Jesus demonstrated through resurrection eggs. More detailed information will be sent out in the month of March. 

Easter Service - Saturday & Sunday, April 4 & 5: FG Kids will be holding children’s ministry for all ages on both Saturday & Sunday services. More detailed information will be sent out in the month of March. 

Gospel Family Devotional

The Gospel of Jesus changes everything and is a message for everyone. We could spend a lifetime exploring the depth of what it truly means to be His disciple. Yet, in appreciating its profound nature, it can be easy to overcomplicate, forgetting that the Gospel also has a simplicity that even a child can grasp. The question is: how can you share this life-changing message with your children at a level they can understand?

We love this resource for doing just that:

The Gospel Devotional from Tiny Theologians called: The Gospel Changes Everything.

This devotional includes 30 cards that walk your family through: 

• The whole message of the Gospel
• Covering humanity's fall into sin
• Our need for a Savior
• God's saving grace in Jesus
• The new life He calls us to live.

Over the course of 30 days, your family will take a bite-sized piece of the Gospel message each day. You'll explore it in Scripture, read a helpful explanation, discuss it using kid-friendly questions, and pray with a provided prompt. You will see firsthand how the message of salvation in Jesus alone truly does change everything.

We're excited for the conversations these cards will spark in your home and are praying for your family's journey in faith.