Thursday's Dinner Time Devotions

Bull´s-Eye

Mealtime Prayer:

Thank God that He is always with us and that we never have to be afraid.

Appetizer: 

The giant Goliath was over nine feet tall. How many people from your family

would have to stand on each other’s shoulders to be as tall as Goliath?

Goliath’s armor weighed about 125 pounds. How many kids in your family would he

have to have carried around to equal that weight?

Main Course: 

Imagine facing a giant. What would you want to help you? David, a young

shepherd boy, was brave enough to fight a giant. Read the exciting story of David and

Goliath in 1 Samuel 17:32–50.

Table Talk:

• What did David take to help him fight Goliath?

• How did David get his courage?

• What would you have done if you were David?

• What kinds of giants do we face in our everyday lives?

• What weapons can we use to give us courage?

Vitamins and Minerals: 

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of

them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you”

(Deuteronomy 31:6).

Printable Dinner Time Devotion

Parent Reading Idea 

if you are facing a GIANT in your life.

You can purchase it at any Christian bookstore, get it from the library, or purchase it from Amazon.

Excerpt: You know your Goliath. You recognize his walk, the thunder of his voice.

He taunts you with bills you can't pay, people you can't please, habits you can't break, failures you can't forget, and a future you can't face. But just like David, you can face your giant, even if you aren't the strongest, the smartest, the best equipped, of the holiest.

David. You could read his story and wonder what God saw in him. His life has little to offer the unstained, straight-A saint. He fell as often as he stood, stumbled as often as he conquered. But for those who know the sound of Goliath, David gives this reminder:

Focus on giants -- you stumble; focus on God -- your giants tumble.

If you're ready to face your giants, let his story inspire you. The same God who helped him will help you.

Thursday's Dinner Time Devos

Attitudes

Mealtime Prayer: 

Ask God to help you be what He created and wants you to be.

Appetizer: 

Do you know how bees make honey? They eat pollen and mix it with their saliva and put it in their honeycombs! Think of as many words as you can that rhyme with the word bee. How about looking up a YouTube video on how bees make honey? Fun!

Main Course: 

Why do people use the phrase “busy as a bee”? What do bees do that keeps them so busy? Are you "busy as a bee" or do you slack off on things that need done? How can you improve this for both your life and your families health?

Every bee has a special job, and each bee does what it’s supposed to do without grumbling or complaining. Do you think they have good “attitude"? Do YOU have a good attitude? What are some ways that you can work on improving it? What are some tasks that you can complete without complaining or arguing?

The teachings in Matthew 5:3–12 are called the Beatitudes. 

Read what these verses have to say about attitudes.

Table Talk:

• What does the word blessed mean? • How can we be happy when we are having problems? • How can changing our attitude help us to be happy instead of sad or angry? • How can you turn a disaster into an adventure? (Answer: With a good attitude.)

Vitamins and Minerals:

“Blessed is he who trusts in the LORD” (Proverbs 16:20b).

Credit: Focus on the Family Dinner Time Devotions

Armor of God: Belt of Truth

If your kids missed our Faith Case Lesson on The Belt of Truth this Sunday, here's a link so they can go and watch the video! 

Faith Case: The Belt of Truth

They'll need to enter the SECRET CODE 2220 to have access! :-) 

Faith Focus:
Telling the truth protects us from Satan's schemes!

There are six pieces of God's armor named in Ephesians 6. The first one is the belt of truth. This isn't a belt we wear around our waist. It's a symbol to remind us that truth protects us. The belt of truth protects us from Satan's schemes in two ways. First, it reminds us to always tell the truth. If we make telling the truth a habit, Satan will have a hard time getting us to lie to others. This armor also reminds us to rely on the Holy Spirit to show us when others aren't telling the truth.

Here's a Bible lesson that you can do with your children at home - 
The story of Ananias and Sapphira's Lie
Acts 4:32-37
Acts 5:1-11

Happy Bible Hunting Investigators~

Cadet Challenge:
Memorize Ephesians 6:10-18 (Here's what we've been working on so far in Impact Kids.)

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stnad firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,"

How about you memorize it as a family? That would be a great encouragement to them if Mom and Dad did it also! 

Thursday's Dinner Time Devos

What's Your Favorite Book?

Mealtime Prayer:

Have someone read the following prayer: 

“Your Word, O Lord, teaches me truth. Your Word shows me the way. 

Help me to learn; help me to listen.

Help me, O Lord, to obey. Amen.”

Appetizer: 

Name some of the books each of you has read in the past week. 

What kind of books do you enjoy reading the most? Why?

If you haven't been reading a spiritually uplifting book, would you consider starting one this month?

 If someone said he would put you in prison for reading the Bible, what would you do?

Main Course: 

The Bible is an all–time best-seller! Why do you think so many people read it? What are some things we can learn from reading it? How is the Bible different from other books?

Table Talk:

• How important is the Bible to you? Why? Would you read it even if you’d go to prison? 

(This is a real possibility in some countries.)

• How can reading the Bible help us make decisions in our everyday lives? 

• If we believe what the Bible says, how does that affect how we treat others?

 • Why do you think it is important to memorize Bible verses?

Vitamins and Minerals:

“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you” (Psalm 119:11).

If you'd like the printable version of this Dinner Time Devo, please click the link below.

Focus on the Family Dinner Time Devos

March Missions Madness

March Missions Madness

Click here to view the March Missions Madness video "Madagascar"

Parents, please encourage your kids to collect change for BGMC throughout the entire month of March. Adults, we would love to have your support as well by bringing in loose change. You can bring in your BGMC offering any Sunday in March.

By Mary Boyd

Every year during the month of March, BGMC runs its annual campaign called "March Missions Madness-Lost Change for Lost Souls." This campaign takes place throughout March. Lost kids are reached by supplying our missionaries with the supplies they need to spread the gospel.

We challenge you as a congregation to search your homes, cars, sofas, washing machines, dresser drawers, etc., to find change that is "lost." By giving this lost change to BGMC, lost souls will be reached with the gospel.  All Buddy Boxes should be turned in on the last Sunday of March. 

Adults, you will have opportunity during this month to show the kids your support. The adult support will instill excitement in the kids to get more involved in BGMC. 

Click here to download our free BGMC videos. Also, click here to download free BGMC videos from AGTV.ag.org.

Thursday's Dinner Time Devos

The Whole Enchilada

Mealtime Prayer: 

Unless you’re ill, there is only one way for your meal to travel to your

stomach (through your mouth), and there is only one way for you to travel to God

(through Jesus). Thank God for these special paths.

Appetizer: Bible quiz time!

1. The payment (wages) for sin is (Romans 6:23): a. Death; b. Sickness; c. A fine

2. Jesus came to earth (John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 15:3): a. To show you how much He

loves you; b. To take the punishment for your sins; c. Both of the above.

3. God will forgive me (1 John 1:9): a. When I learn to always do the right thing; b.

When I admit I’ve done wrong, and believe that Jesus died for me; c. When I become

an adult.

4. You can get to heaven (John 14:6): a. On a jet plane, breaking the sound barrier; b.

By being a good person and doing good deeds; c. By putting your faith in Jesus

Christ and asking Him into your heart. (Answers: a, c, b, c)

Main Course: 

Jesus is the whole enchilada. That is, He’s all it takes to become God’s child.

Compare Jesus to three other types of food. (Example: Like spinach, Jesus gives us strength.)

Table Talk:

• What other things do people put their faith (trust) in instead of Jesus?

• Will any of these help them become a part of God’s family?

• What can you tell someone who wants to know the way to heaven?

Vitamins and Minerals: “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one

comes to the Father except through me’” (John 14:6).

Click below for the link to a 

Printable Version of Dinner Time Devos

"What do you want to be when you grow up?"

Whatever You Grow Up to Be 
by Winter Harris

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”

That question can be one of the most intriguing questions to pose to a child. You never know what they are going to say. It can be anything from a doctor to a professional bubblegum blower. I used to think I would one day become a lawyer since I was a pretty good debater. However, as I grew up I also displayed other gifts and talents like singing, writing, and performing. Since these things were discovered in school or church, I thought I would become a gospel singer or write music. I often wonder what my parents thought I might be when I was little and if what I do now came close to their assumptions.

Looking at my children, I am sure their aspirations of who they want to be will also change as they get older and discover their passions and how they are naturally gifted. Honestly, it’s one of the wondrous perks about being a parent.

There is nothing more exciting than to see your children find their place in this life.

Karen Kingsbury’s new book, Whatever You Grow Up to Be, is a touching story of a mother and her son as he grows up to discover the unlimited possibilities God has for his life, while never forgetting the special bond he shares with his mother. As I read this book, it brought me to tears, as it took me through the rollercoaster of thoughts every parent has while watching their children grow and learn. In one particular section, the mom in the story says, “Middle school and you’re thirteen; Cleats and jersey, crisp and clean.” I could see my boys in this illustration even though they’re just 6 and 10. They love football, and my oldest thinks he’s just one step away from joining the NFL.

My 6-year-old son came home the other day and told me that he wanted to be a race car driver when he grew up. My 12-year-old daughter has dreams of being on the stage. She just scored her first audition in middle school theatre as an Oompa Loompa in Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. Our baby girl says she wants to be a princess when she grows up, although I told her she is already a princess and needs to consider a new profession. My oldest son says that he likes math and facts and wants to go to college to become an engineer after he was done playing in the NFL. I guess I can at least be happy that he knows football doesn’t last forever. He also said he plans to have 19 kids and counting. God bless his future wife!

I love the reference Karen Kingsbury makes in Whatever You Grow Up to Beabout being a grandparent. It helped me understand the joy my mom often speaks about when she is around my children. As your children become adults, you’ll hopefully be able to see this process repeated in them when they establish their families. This book encouraged me to support my children in who they were, rather than what I am grooming them to be. Of course I’ll have my own dreams, but those dreams will always be just that, especially when waiting to see what God has in store!

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord….” — Jeremiah 29:11

Watch the Video for Whatever You Grow Up to Be