January 2026
Companion planting
Watch the Formation video to learn about the overview of January with Growing Families. Laura Hunter will share about one practice that increases the spiritual vibrancy of Christian families.
Watch the Formation video to learn about the overview of January with Growing Families. Laura Hunter will share about one practice that increases the spiritual vibrancy of Christian families.
TELLING GOD'S STORY - Part 1
“The Life of Christ - God’s Dangerous Rescue Plan”
Families, take time once a week to watch or retell the story using the gold bag of props. You don’t have to use the script; tell it in your own words.
- Toddlers can tell the story with rhyming cards
- Elementary-age children can tell the story with the story people and props
- Youth can tell the story using the comic strip
- Parents can use any of the above
Families, take time once a week to watch or retell the story using the gold bag of props. You don’t have to use the script; tell it in your own words.
- Toddlers can tell the story with rhyming cards
- Elementary-age children can tell the story with the story people and props
- Youth can tell the story using the comic strip
- Parents can use any of the above
TELLING GOD'S STORY - Part 2
“The Life of Christ - God’s Dangerous Rescue Plan”
Watch God’s Story video part 2 with your children. Read aloud the children’s book, “If Jesus Came to My House”.
Watch God’s Story video part 2 with your children. Read aloud the children’s book, “If Jesus Came to My House”.
For Teens
"Clay Artwork"
Families with youth, have you interacted with the Art Activity? This is a hands-on bonding experience.
Families with youth, have you interacted with the Art Activity? This is a hands-on bonding experience.
For babies and toddlers
"Rhyming Card Game"
We have another fun rhyme to introduce your babies and toddlers to God’s Story this month. Watch this sweet video and practice it together – as many times as they ask.
We have another fun rhyme to introduce your babies and toddlers to God’s Story this month. Watch this sweet video and practice it together – as many times as they ask.
VERSE OF THE MONTH
“Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!”
Hebrews 13:2 NLT
“Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!”
Hebrews 13:2 NLT
Parenting Lesson
"Begin With the End in Mind"
Watch this month’s parenting lessson with Dr. Russell Hall.
Watch this month’s parenting lessson with Dr. Russell Hall.
