Brite Monthly – Elementary: April 2026

This Month’s Attribute of God Is: God is Redeemer

Jesus took the punishment for sin and rose from the dead, defeating death and offering new life to all who believe. Jesus revealed that all of Scripture points to His redemptive mission to save people from sin. The promise of His return assures believers that redemption is not only a past event but a future hope. God sent the Holy Spirit to empower His followers and continue His work of redemption through the Church. God is our Redeemer who rescues, restores, and brings new life through Jesus.

Monthly Memory Verse: For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

The Cross and the Empty Tomb (Mark 15:13–16:8; Luke 23:26–24:9)

Jesus was beaten, mocked, and died on a cross in between two thieves. He was buried in a tomb. Three days later, His disciples went to the tomb and found it empty! Angels said, “He is not here! He is risen!” Jesus defeated death!

Brite Idea: Jesus defeated death! 

The Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13–35)

Two of Jesus’ followers were walking when Jesus joined them, though they didn’t recognize Him. He explained how the Old Testament pointed to Him and His mission to save people from sin. Later, their eyes were opened—they realized He was alive!

Brite Idea: God gave us the Bible to point to Jesus.

Jesus’ Return Is Promised (Acts 1:1–11)

Jesus appeared to His disciples many times and taught about God’s kingdom. He told them to wait for the Holy Spirit. Then He ascended into heaven. The disciples were told that Jesus would return one day in the same way that He left.

Brite Idea: Jesus will return one day.

The Holy Spirit Arrives (Acts 2:1–41)

At Pentecost, the disciples heard wind from heaven and tongues of fire appeared above their heads. Filled with the Holy Spirit, they spoke in foreign languages. Peter preached about Jesus, and 3,000 people believed and were baptized, beginning the Church.

Brite Idea: The Holy Spirit lives in believers.

This Month’s Unit Title Is: New Life

God makes all things new. In Jesus we are given a fresh start and a new beginning. Through His death on the cross, He offers us new life—restored, redeemed and full of hope. One day He will renew all of creation, making everything whole again. Only Jesus has the power to make all things new. Only He can save us.

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This Month’s Leader Training Topic Is: Helping Every Kid Belong

We are created to live in community with others. The New Testament mentions “one another” one hundred times. Every kid, regardless of their abilities or the way their brain is wired, desires to belong and offer care to others while also being cared for. Kids who have experienced trauma or are different due to disabilities or neurodivergence often face increased challenges in finding belonging.

Throughout the month, we’ll explore the following:

Week 1 – Model Including Others

Week 2 – Provide Opportunities to Serve

Week 3 – Meet the Unique Needs of Each Kid

Week 4 – Nurture Belonging

Teaching Kids about the Gospel:

The Gospel is the good news. God wants everyone to know this good news and not miss out on this invitation!

Here’s the Gospel in four main words: God, Us, Jesus, Trust.

God

God is a loving God who is all-powerful and holy. He knows and sees everything and rules over everything. God created all people in His image, and we are valuable to Him.

Us

But we have sinned, and our sin separates us from God. What is sin? Sin is anything we think, say or do that disobeys God. The penalty for sin is death and separation from God forever.

Jesus

But because God loves us so much, He sent His one and only Son, Jesus, to pay the penalty for our sin. Jesus died in our place. But He did not stay dead—He rose again three days later. Because of Jesus, we no longer have to be separated from God, and we are offered the free gift of eternal life!

Trust

God gives salvation—rescuing us from our sin—to everyone who places their trust in Jesus as their Savior. What is trust? It means that we rely on what Jesus did. You cannot be saved from sin by doing good things, but only through what Jesus did for you.