CCW Kids Weekly Update

Week 1: What We're Learning! 

Hey parents! Take a look at what we're learning this weekend as we move into a NEW Series!

Important Reminders:
- March 25th we will have NO midweek services as it is spring break
- March 28th we will have a family style service. K-5th will join adults for the 10 AM service. Preschool classes will still be available. 

The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-24)
Brite Idea: Jesus never stops loving us.

Jesus told a parable about a father and his two sons. The younger son asked for his inheritance early, left home and wasted all his money. When he was hungry and poor, he decided to return to his father and ask for forgiveness. The father saw him from a distance, ran to him and welcomed him back with love and celebration.

This parable is a beautiful picture of Jesus’ love for us. We, like the younger son, tend to do things our own way. We walk away from God and His ways, thinking our way is best or more fun. When we choose our way instead of God’s way, that is sin. Sin separates us from God. But like the father in the story, God is patiently and lovingly waiting for us to change our minds, turn away from our sin and return to him. This is called repentance, or turning away from sin and turning back to Him. He never gives up on us. He loves us, even when we are far from Him, and because Jesus took the punishment for our sin, He welcomes us home again.

Monthly Memory Verse: As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Abide in My love. (John 15:9)