One Small Step

Astronaut Neil Armstrong once said landing on the moon was “one small step for man.” Asteroids, distant planets, and new galaxies await us once we leave earth’s atmosphere. Being the first to explore uncharted territory can be intimidating. In our series this month, we’ll look at the Book of Acts to learn from the first Christians. Through their stories of faith and bravery, kids will learn how to take the first step of believing in Jesus, the next step of praying for others, and an even bigger step of trusting the Holy Spirit makes us brave. We can’t skip the last step of telling others about Jesus!

WEEK 2 LESSON: May 12, 2024

  • G2K: Take another step - pray for others!

  • Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 - "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands."

  • Bible Lesson: Peter and John at the Beautiful Gate: Acts 3; John 17:6–19

WEEKLY CHALLENGE: Today, we challenged everyone to take another step and pray for others! God created the heavens, the Earth, the planets, and all the galaxies out of nothing! Yet this awesome, powerful, and creative God listens to us when we pray. To help further this lesson, follow the instructions below.

Instructions: Have your kids make their own space slime by following these instructions (space slime instructions) You may want to add space-themed charms to mix in. Once they are finished, have them mold the slime in their hands as they pair up with a family member and pray for each other. You can also purchase ready-made slime, dough, or squishies instead. Provide Ziplock bags for your kids to store the slime. As you look at this miniature galaxy in your hands, remember that you can talk to God about everything. Then look around you and take another step - pray for others, too!

FAMILY TIME: Use these questions to start a conversation with your children about this week’s lesson.

  • Read John 17:15. What did Jesus pray for?

  • Why do you think we should pray for others?

  • Name some things you might want to pray about on behalf of others (family, friends, teachers).