Several weeks back, we talked about names and how important our names are to us, and why our parents named us. Names are so very important, and our children do find their names to be "the best", no matter what. We are going to re-visit the idea of having special names this week as we talk about Saul's conversion to Paul after he met Jesus.
Discussion questions:
- What is your name?
- Do you remember why mom/dad chose to name you ________?
- If you could choose another name for yourself, what would it be and why?
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The take home message for this week is that God's love has the amazing power to change the heart of even the most wicked of people. Our job isn't to try and change people ourselves, but rather love on and pray for them just as equally as we pray for our family and friends. God is the ultimate source of this power to change, not us. We do have the honor of being able to aide in the process through prayer.
Follow up questions
- What did Ananias do to help Saul see again?
- Saul's name changed to Paul -- why is that?
- What can we do for our family and friends who may not know who our God is? (pray for them and love them)
- Who will change their hearts? (God!)
SONGS
Parents and families of LH Kids, I've been both looking forward to but dreading this last Sunday as LH Kids director. Though I am so excited to look for a church closer to home so that my family can attend and serve in a new area, I am sad because Lighthouse has been our family's "home" for several years (almost 10!). I just wanted to take a moment to thank you all for your support through the launch of LH kids and the ministry work throughout my time there. I am proud of each and every child that I had the privilege of serving, and the families that I grew closer to in the process. I still remember the first day when we launched in 2018, and all of the work it took to get there. It was absolute chaos to say the least with the kids' crying and parents worrying and teachers sweating... but we got through it and I still have it saved as one of my favorite memories in my camera roll on my phone because EVERYONE walked out smiling that day at the end of service. I know that this ministry will continue and be a big part of Lighthouse in the coming weeks, months, and years. I will continue to keep in touch and pray for you guys, and wish you all the blessings moving forward. I'll miss you!
Love,
Young Hui
