This week's newsletter from Karen

With Valentine’s Day approaching, there is a lot of talk in advertising on television, social media, the radio, etc. about love and how love is shown.

Take some time this week with your family and try this activity* that focuses on God’s love for us.

Items Needed: a different colored piece of construction paper for each child;
Special “Valentines” Snack

Have a “party” to celebrate God's love for us. (It doesn't have to be on February 14; pick any day and celebrate together.)

Write "God Loves You" on each piece of construction paper. Cut the letters apart (into 11 pieces) and hide them around the room (while the kids aren't looking). Assign each child a color and invite him/her to find a special message. When all the letters have been found, unscramble the letters to decipher the message. (Older kids can help the younger ones.)

Ask:
How do you know God loves you? (He created you special; He watches over you; He answers your prayers; He sent Jesus to die for your sins; He's making a place for you in heaven; He shows us the way to live in the Bible, etc.)

Share the special snack while reminding the kids of God’s love shown in John 3:16.


*Activity provided by Splink (February 13-19, 2014)