Hello Parents! We believe you (parents) are the most significant influence in your kids' lives and are in the best position to help your kids know God. We also believe that we can uniquely equip and partner with you along the way as a kid’s ministry. With this in mind, this newsletter will highlight resources, events, and opportunities for us to partner together in raising the next generation. 

February Series Description: I spy with my little eye—I spy down low and I spy up high! During “I Spy,” preschoolers will need to put on their looking eyes to look high and low for the hidden objects. Once found, each object will help tell a portion of the Bible story. It’s an eye-opening experience that teaches kids to follow and obey Jesus, our all-powerful Savior.

Monthly Memory Verse: “Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26;

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13

Weekly Bible Story and Idea: 

Find the weekly videos and parent guides on our Preschool Resources Page.

February Series Description: Look up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No! It’s “Ready, Set, Go!”—the incredibly fun and fast-paced new series that will have kids speeding faster than a locomotive to learn about the life-changing teachings found in the “Sermon on the Mount.” As kids race to uncover these heavenly pearls of wisdom, they’ll also discover that when it comes to following Jesus, victory doesn’t go the fastest. It goes to anyone who listens to Jesus and does what He says.

Key passages, verses, and questions for this month: Read the passages together as a family and ask the following questions. Also, take the time to watch the weekly lesson video (around 10 minutes) together as a family.

February 1st: Jesus Teaches on Loving Our Enemies

Big Idea: Jesus teaches us to love everyone, including our enemies.

Bible Basis: Matthew 5:38-48

Key Verse: “But here is what I tell you. Love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.” Matthew 5:44

Discussion Questions for Younger Kids: What was your favorite part of this story? 

Why do you think Jesus wants us to show love to mean people? 

Discussion Questions for Older Kids: Do you know of any ways that Jesus showed love to His enemies?

Why do you think Jesus wants us to show love to our enemies?

Watch the weekly lesson video together as a family.

February 8th: Jesus Teaches on Giving

Big Idea: Jesus teaches us to be generous and to perform our good deeds in secret.

Bible Basis: Matthew 6:1-4

Key Verse: “Then your giving will be done secretly. Your Father will reward you, because he sees what you do secretly.” Matthew 6:4

Discussion Questions for Younger Kids: What was your favorite part of this story? 

Why do you think Jesus wants us to give secretly? 

Discussion Questions for Older Kids: Why do you think Jesus cares how we give?

What kind of reward do you think God has for people who do their good deeds in secret?

Watch the weekly lesson video together as a family.

February 15th: Jesus Teaches on How to Pray

Big Idea: Jesus teaches us how to say powerful prayers that are honoring to God.

Bible Basis: Matthew 6:5-16

Key Verse: “Then you will call out to me. You will come and pray to me. And I will listen to you.” Jeremiah 29:12

Discussion Questions for Younger Kids: What was your favorite part of this story? 

Why do you think it’s so important to pray to God?

Discussion Questions for Older Kids: What is your favorite part of the Lord’s Prayer? Why?

Was there any part of the Lord’s Prayer that was confusing to you? If so, which part?

Watch the weekly lesson video together as a family.

February 22nd: Jesus Teaches on Worry

Big Idea: Jesus teaches that God cares for us, so we should give our worries to Him..

Bible Basis: Matthew 6:25-34

Key Verse: “Don’t worry about anything. No matter what happens, tell God about everything. Ask and pray, and give thanks to him.” Philippians 4:6

Discussion Questions for Younger Kids: What was your favorite part of this story? 

Why do you think Jesus doesn’t want us to worry? 

Discussion Questions for Older Kids: Why do you think Jesus cares if we worry about things?

Why do you think Jesus said those things about the birds and flowers?

Watch the weekly lesson video together as a family.

Find the weekly videos and parent guides on our Elementary Resources Page

February Series Description: Theology? What’s that? It’s the awesome, wonder-filled, mind-blowing  study of God! Theology might sound like something just for adults, but it’s never too early to get started learning about who God is! Theology will stretch your mind, challenge you, and teach you important truths that will start building a strong foundation of faith.

This 8-week series will be filled with numerous topics - including God, the Trinity, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and more! Through these topics we will learn who God is, what He has done for us, and why it matters.

Come join us as we dive into the Bible and uncover the character, nature, and depth of our great God!

Key passages, verses, and questions for this month: Read the passages together as a family and ask the following questions. 

February 1st: Humanity

Big Idea: In the beginning, God created man and woman in His image and likeness.

Bible Basis: Genesis 1:26, 2:5-25

Key Verse: “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” Genesis 1:27

Please see your preteen’s weekly family guide for further activities and questions.

February 8th: Sin

Big Idea: We all sin and fall short of God’s glory and we are in need of a Savior.

Bible Basis: Genesis 3:1-24

Key Verse: “We all sin and fall short of God’s glorious standard.” Romans 3:23

Please see your preteen’s weekly family guide for further activities and questions.

February 15th: God, the Son (Jesus)

Big Idea: Jesus is God’s perfect son and our only hope in life and death.

Bible Basis: John 3:16

Key Verse: “For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.” 2 Corinthians 5:21

Please see your preteen’s weekly family guide for further activities and questions.

February 22nd: God, the Holy Spirit

Big Idea: God the Holy Spirit is our helper here on Earth. 

Bible Basis: John 14:16-17 & Acts 2

Key Verse: “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.” John 14:16-17

Please see your preteen’s weekly family guide for further activities and questions.

February Series Theme: Jesus Changes Lives   
February Monthly Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17

February 1st:

Big Idea: Jairus’ Daughter
Bible Basis: Matthew 9:18–26; Mark 5:21–43; Luke 8:40–56

February 8th: 

Big Idea: Zacchaeus
Bible Basis: Luke 19:1-10

February 15th:

Big Idea: Blind Bartimaeus
Bible Basis: Matthew 20:29–34; Mark 10:46–52; Luke 18:35–43

February 22nd:

Big Idea: Woman Washes Jesus’ Feet
Bible Basis: Luke 7:36-50

FG Kids Serving Need: Sign up to serve with Kids Ministry for a Sunday service! Join us to connect with amazing kids, be a positive influence, and serve the many families that will visit us throughout the year. Register here to sign up for a Sunday.

We are in need of leaders for Thrive 9 & 11 AM; Preschool Lower (18-24m and 2 years old) 9 & 11 AM; Preschool Upper 9 AM & 11 AM; K-3rd 11 AM; Preteen 9 AM & 11 AM. If you are interested in serving, please fill out the Serve Form. 

Women’s Piedmont Diaper Drive - Sunday, February 8th & 15th: We will be following Fellowship Greenville in helping the Women’s Piedmont Center by donating supplies. Next Gen will be helping by collecting diapers of all sizes. We will have donation spots in each of our FGK areas. 

Stepping-in Class - Sunday, March 29: We believe that the act of baptism is significant in the life of a Believer. Baptism is a wonderful way to share and celebrate your commitment to follow Jesus. This is why we have designed a special NextGen Baptism Celebration for our kids and students. The first step in our NextGen Baptism process is for kids and their parents to attend a Stepping-In class.

Stepping-In is a fun and interactive class that will help your child understand what baptism is, discover exactly what the Bible says about it, and build their confidence in sharing their faith with others. Kids and students will need to attend this class before participating in Next Gen Baptism. This class is offered 2 Sundays a year during our regular service times. Hwy 14 will be during 9am service; Adams Mill will be during 11am service.

Adams Mill Registration 

Hwy 14 Registration  

Hello Parents,

With February commonly known as the month of love, we wanted to focus on what love looks like in the home as you’re discipling your children. How are you, as parents, showing and telling your kids about love and what love looks like? In 1 Corinthians 13:4–9, we see a beautiful picture of Christ-like love — and parenting gives us daily opportunities to reflect that love in simple, meaningful ways towards your kids. When you, as parents, are living out 1 Corinthians 13:4-9 to your kids, you can teach them about the best example of love there ever was, is, and will be. 

“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

Prophecy and speaking in unknown languages and special knowledge will become useless. But love will last forever! Now our knowledge is partial and incomplete, and even the gift of prophecy reveals only part of the whole picture!”

Here are a few ways for your family to live out a Christ-like love:

❤️ Love Is Patient

Busy mornings and big emotions can stretch our patience. Even small moments of calm and grace can speak loudly to our children.

Try This: Pause together and say a short prayer before starting the day.

💛 Love Is Kind

Kind words and encouragement help children feel seen, valued, and secure.

Try This: Share one encouraging statement with each family member today.

🤍 Love Is Humble and Respectful

Listening, apologizing when needed, and modeling humility teach children what Christ-like character looks like.

Try This: Practice listening without interrupting during family conversations.

🌿 Love Is Slow to Anger

Choosing calm responses helps children learn healthy emotional regulation and trust.

Try This: Create a “pause moment” when tensions rise and take a deep breath together.

🌱 Love Chooses Grace

God’s mercies are new every morning — and offering fresh starts helps build confidence and connection.

Try This: Speak words of forgiveness and encouragement after difficult moments.

🌈 Love Rejoices in Truth

Sharing God’s Word doesn’t have to be complicated. Small moments can create big impact.

Try This: Read one short Bible verse together this week or talk about what your child is learning on Sunday morning.

🛡 Love Hopes and Perseveres

Every prayer, conversation, and loving action is planting seeds of faith. Trust God with the growth.

Try This: Pray a short blessing over your child before bedtime.

🙏 Prayer for Your Family

"Lord, thank You for our families. Help us reflect Your love through patience, kindness, grace, and truth. Strengthen our homes and guide our hearts. Amen."

We are praying for your families and cheering you on as you lead your children toward Christ.