Tools to help you talk about Lent

In this season of being #togetherapart, doing church at home with kids can be . . .  

 

Well. I’ll let you fill in the blank there. 

 

But know this: One of the beautiful things about our relationship with Jesus, is that the Lord has equipped you by his Holy Spirit to walk alongside others — big and small — to talk to them about him! 

 

I want to offer a few tools that you might consider as you engage in these conversations with folks of all ages:

 

This is a kids’ small group lesson we’ve done in the past that includes a step-by-step process of what to read together and what a conversation might look like as you also engage in a hands-on activity.

 

If you have a 5th grader or younger, we have put together a devotional toolkit for families with everything you need to worship at home during this season. Swing by church on Ash Wednesday to pick one up. I will be there from 7-8:30am // 12-1:30pm // 7-8:30pm.

 

Make Room by Laura Alary is a book that combines stories from Scripture and a connection to everyday life that helps kids see and experience what Lent is all about. This is a video version that an Episcopal church in Iowa prepared. It is an abridged version of the book.

 

Finally, you may want to check out season 1 of Pray & Ponder. You can find it on Apple podcasts or Spotify. It might be a helpful tool to listen to as you walk through the Lenten season.

 

I am praying that as you make space for God this Lenten season, you will know deeply his love for you and those you love, too.

 

Louise Brooks

Director of Kids’ Small Groups