April 2026
"Seasonal Changes"
This month, our theme is about changing seasons. Just as gardens grow differently through the seasons, so do our families. We are constantly changing, and sometimes what looks like death is merely a dormant season waiting for new life. During the seasons of Lent and Easter, we experience Lament and Celebration, and those are the Spiritual Practices for April.
Lament shows us how to bring our sorrows to the Lord, while celebration reminds us to rejoice and praise God in our good times. Whether we enjoy his gifts of peace and joy or experience sorrow in difficult times, God is still the center of our family.
Look for your purple Holy Week Liturgy and purple felt in your resource bag. We want your family to use these items during Holy Week, March 29th through April 5th. Pause and reflect on this story with your family.
Also, this month in God’s Story, you will learn about the New Heaven and New Earth! We hope your family will use your imagination and consider what life will be like in eternity for those who have called upon the name of Jesus!
This month, our theme is about changing seasons. Just as gardens grow differently through the seasons, so do our families. We are constantly changing, and sometimes what looks like death is merely a dormant season waiting for new life. During the seasons of Lent and Easter, we experience Lament and Celebration, and those are the Spiritual Practices for April.
Lament shows us how to bring our sorrows to the Lord, while celebration reminds us to rejoice and praise God in our good times. Whether we enjoy his gifts of peace and joy or experience sorrow in difficult times, God is still the center of our family.
Look for your purple Holy Week Liturgy and purple felt in your resource bag. We want your family to use these items during Holy Week, March 29th through April 5th. Pause and reflect on this story with your family.
Also, this month in God’s Story, you will learn about the New Heaven and New Earth! We hope your family will use your imagination and consider what life will be like in eternity for those who have called upon the name of Jesus!
TELLING GOD'S STORY
Watch the last part of God’s Story in the Bible. Spoiler alert – the story ends with a new beginning. Take out your gold bag of new story pieces, the backdrop of your home, and the family peg people you received in August.
For Teens
Teens and families, watch Steph Peterson’s video for your art activity and enjoy your time together creating a masterpiece.
For Toddlers
Toddlers and families can tell God’s Story using the Rhyme Cards.
VERSE OF THE MONTH
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance. Yet God has made everything beautiful in its own time.
Ecclesiastes 3:1,4,11a
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance. Yet God has made everything beautiful in its own time.
Ecclesiastes 3:1,4,11a
Parent Lesson
“Parenting is a Sanctification Process"
Watch Dr. Hall’s last parenting video (12 minutes) and mark your calendar on April 16th for Dr. Hall’s last lunch with Growing Families. Don’t miss this one. It is so important. He will recap all five sessions.
Watch Dr. Hall’s last parenting video (12 minutes) and mark your calendar on April 16th for Dr. Hall’s last lunch with Growing Families. Don’t miss this one. It is so important. He will recap all five sessions.
Next
Steps
Use your checklist inside your monthly bag to help you keep track of what you have completed.
Mark your calendar for the next family meeting with your cohort! You can find more information about the meeting schedule on the Community page.
Use your checklist inside your monthly bag to help you keep track of what you have completed.
Mark your calendar for the next family meeting with your cohort! You can find more information about the meeting schedule on the Community page.
