Strong and Courageous

Do you like being a child or do you often times wish you could have the same freedoms and responsibilities as an adult? 5th and 6th graders are at a threshold between childhood and adolescence. As our youth try to figure out their place in life, let’s remember Joshua at Jericho. He remained strong and courageous; he continued to persevere as God told him to take over the land for Moses (who had died). God promised him the resources he would need in order to lead the people; God’s own presence and the book of the law, which Joshua was to lean on every day.

When have you persevered? While running a race? Doing a school project? Practicing an instrument or sport? God reminds us to “be strong and courageous” for God is with us wherever we go even during those moments of trying to figure out who we want to be.

Bible Text: Joshua 1:1-0, 6:1-20

Key Verse: I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

Faith Trait: Perseverance

Talk Points:
*Has your faith helped you face obstacles with courage and perseverance?
*When is it most difficult to persevere? How does God help?
*When have you persevered? During a race? Practicing an instrument? Taking a test?
*Who do you know that is strong and courageous? How are you like or unlike that person?
*Would you have liked to have been Joshua? Why or why not?

Reminders:
*All 5th graders and parents will attend the 5th Grade Martin Luther milestone event in the Ready, Set, Grow rooms from 6-7pm.
*November BUGs event- we will go to the Woodbury 10 Theatre on Sunday, Nov. 15, (time to be announced) to attend “A Christmas Carol” movie. Sign up at the kiosk!
*Christmas Program- encourage your child to sign up for a part in the upcoming Christmas Program. All information is posted on the kiosk.
*NO Club 56 on Wednesday, November 25th because of Thanksgiving!

Have a spirited-filled week!!