There is a challenge to be able to bring these accounts of history to life when most curriculum’s are cartoon images. One of the major objectives to help students make a link between their faith and fact is teaching Bible history. Use real maps, real artifacts or pictures of these artifacts. As a teacher/parent, we must take responsibility and be ready to bring up real life questions that link to the Bible. Be prepared!

I’ve found that there is a great importance of teaching the Word of God and providing appropriate activities for the children at church, although that is only one piece of the puzzle. At Mosaic, we provide the children with a take home activity. This activity has the main idea, weekly verse, discussion questions, and an activity for the child to do with their family. This piece is so important because it provides a daily opportunity for the child to recall what they are learning and for the parent to use teachable moments throughout the week. I know that several families do their discussion questions at the dinner table and it has produced some in depth conversations.

This past year has challenged me, and I now challenge you to think through how you are communicating God’s Word to your children. Are you equipping them with the tools to develop their faith in the world they live in?

Julie Southwick
Mosaic, Children’s Ministry Director

Pray
Our Mosaic Communities will be meeting on Thursday, January 21st to pray specifically for the crisis in Haiti. While we encourage you to pray with us corporately on the 21st, we also ask that over the coming days and weeks you set apart time as families to pray with your kids and spouses, and as individuals during your daily devotional time and throughout the day.

Give
It is beyond belief how much has been destroyed and how many lives were lost. There are organizations already established to best utilize financial donations for maximum impact in disaster relief scenarios. So we at Mosaic are encouraging you to give to Samaritan’s Purse work in helping Haiti quake victims. All money given will be directed to the people and recovery of Haiti. If you feel compelled to give please designate a check and we will send it all to Samaritan’s Purse.

If you are interested in offering additional support we recommend you investigate contributing directly to the following agencies:

* Samaritian’s Purse // (828) 262-1980 // www.samaritanspurse.org
* Food for the Hungry // 1-800-2-HUNGERS // www.fh.org
* Child Hope International // (888) 808-9595 // www.childhope.org
* World Vision // 1-800-511-6598 // www.worldvision.org