The micro church discussion is based on the weekly Bible Teaching. Our goal is to have the teaching posted by the Friday evening prior to Micro Church (2nd and 4th Sundays). We encourage you to watch on Saturday or Sunday mornings before you attend your micro church so the content is fresh in your mind. If you don’t have time to watch, we still definitely want you to attend micro church, but your ability to add to the conversation will be limited.
Video posted below is for the April 13 weekend.
Questions to think about as you watch:
How does the idea that God is creating a people (not just saving individuals) challenge or expand your understanding of faith?
Why do you think community is foundational to spiritual formation?
For the kids
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April 13
Kids Lesson: The Treasure of Shellfish Island
KEY VERSE “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” (1 Timothy 6:10, NIV)
CHARACTER TRAIT Generosity
DISCUSSION
After finding a treasure map, Art expected everyone to help him dig for the treasure without splitting what they found. Why was everyone angry at Art’s response? Have you ever been hesitant to share with your friends? If so, what kept you from being generous?
Tinley and Zoey talked about how loving money—or being tempted to chase riches—can lead to all sorts of problems. What were the four problems they gave as an example?
Each of the Creators agreed never to let money change them or be selfish. In what ways have you seen your behavior change because of money or having brand new things?
In the film, each of the pirates were so obsessed with finding the gold that their greed put them in dangerous circumstances. Have you ever dealt with being greedy? What happened?
Each character in the film became cursed by the island—each of them turned into a different type of shellfish. What did Captain Jane Sparrow say was the cause of the curse? How was everyone able to turn back into normal?
The pirates realized that being generous (helping one another and sharing what they had) released them from being cursed. A selfless heart and being eager to share sets us free. What could you do today to grow in generosity? Who in your life could you be generous with this week?
April 27
Kids Lesson: The Time Machine and the Weight of Waiting
KEY VERSE “But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” (Romans 8:25, NIV)
CHARACTER TRAIT Patience
DISCUSSION
Todd is extremely excited about the new Fast Friends movie but doesn’t want to wait for it to come out, which causes him to panic. How did Todd’s impatience about the movie impact his behavior? How did it impact his friends?
Todd couldn’t fathom waiting for the movie because there was nothing fun to do to pass the time. What makes waiting patiently difficult for you? What do you do in order to pass the time?
In the film, Todd created a time machine in order to go into the future—but he was too impatient to read the safety manual and rules. What happens on his adventure because he never read the manual? When have you rushed through a decision because you didn’t want to wait?
Todd’s visit to the future caused horrible changes and issues in the present. His impatience ultimately brought more harm than good. When has your impatience made life worse?
After messing up the universe, Todd was sent to “the waiting room” dimension where he met Michelle the Time Turtle and learned the value of waiting. What was Michelle the Time Turtle’s advice? How did she expect Todd to fix the universe and his attitude?
Patience allows us to develop a healthy attitude and walk through situations with hope and peace. When we’re patient, we develop a deeper closeness with God. What could you do to grow in your ability to wait patiently, without grumbling? Who in your life can you look to as a model of waiting patiently?
May 4
Kids Lesson: Glued!
KEY VERSE “A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.” (Proverbs 25:28, NLT)
CHARACTER TRAIT Self-Control
DISCUSSION
Ronen became so obsessed with his video game that he forgot to feed his dog, missed the school bus, and was late for the Creator’s meeting. When have you ever been so distracted by something (like TV, video games, or texting) that you forgot about your responsibilities?
The Creators talked about the importance of putting up “walls,” or boundaries, in our lives to help us flee from distractions and practice self-control. What examples did Zoey, Tinley, and Will give to help Ronen understand the importance of boundaries? What boundaries do you use to keep you from being too distracted?
Like Will said, lacking self-control can allow bad things to happen in life. When we aren’t careful about the choices we make, we can end up dealing with problems that we’d normally prevent if we were paying better attention. In what areas of your life have you faced problems because you were distracted or lacked of self-control?
In the sitcom, Ronen’s impulse to play his game kept him so distracted that he forgot to begin his art project for the Hollywood director. What were some of the bad things that happened due to his lack of self-control? How did his actions impact the art project?
Ronen realized that his lack of self-control was the ultimate reason their meeting with the Hollywood director failed. His behavior had a negative impact on himself and his friends. What could we learn about the importance of self-control from Ronen in this session? How can you practice self-control at home, at school, and with your friends?