November 3, 2024
1st-3rd Grade
4th-5th Grade
Story Focus: We start the month with an insight from James 1:17a: “Every good and perfect gift is from God.” (NIrV) Every good thing in our lives comes from God, starting with the gift of Jesus. When we take the time to reflect on all that God has given us, we can respond by being generous to others.
Bottom Line: God gives us good things. Some of the best gifts in life don’t come with wrapping paper. Sometimes the best gifts in life are free because they were thought out and made especially for us. We have all received good things because of God’s generosity. From the air we breathe to the things we enjoy in our everyday lives, everything good comes from God.
Key Question: What good things has God given you? Sometimes, we can get so caught up in the things that other people have that we forget about the good things WE have. It’s easy to hone in on our physical possessions and forget that God has blessed all of us in different ways. We hope this question invites preteens to open their minds to the various ways God cares for them.
Memory Verse: “Every good and perfect gift is from God.” James 1:17A, NIrV
Generosity: Making someone's day by giving something away.