December 10th Resource Guide

9 a.m.

Please arrive by 8:30 a.m. Downloadable PDF Lesson Plans for 9:00 a.m. Service:

• 2 year olds
• 3 year olds / Pre-K
• Kindergarten

10:45 a.m.

Please arrive by 10:15 a.m. Downloadable PDF Lesson Plans for 10:45 a.m. Service:

• 2 year olds
• 3 year olds / Pre-K
• Kindergarten

Leader Devo

What if we could see the image of God in people like we can see freckles, dimples, or other family traits? Would it be easier for us to say, “That’s a child of God”? Would it help us treat people the way God wants us to treat them?

Well, God doesn’t give us the ability to physically see His image in others. Instead, He asks us to trust His sight. Read 1 Samuel 16:7. God reminds us that while we are attracted to outward characteristics, God looks for traits of the heart. And God is constantly looking for hearts with traits like His.

When God looked at David, Jesse’s youngest son, He saw the future king. Read Isaiah 11:1–2. Years later, when their enemies closed in and the future of David’s line appeared dire, God looked at Jesse’s family and saw the Branch sprouting from it—Jesus, the One who would change everything.

God sees beyond what we see. So, next time we encounter a new person or a challenging situation, let’s ask Him to help us see beyond outward characteristics and circumstances. May God give us spiritual eyes to see people’s hearts and increase our faith to trust His will.

—Callie Bogle

Children’s Ministry Associate

Contributor to Wonder Ink

*Wonder Ink Video for this series*

The volunteer schedule, including adults and youth volunteers, is available below.

• Early Childhood Nov – Jan Schedule