Brite Monthly – Preschool: May 2025
This Month’s Biblical Theme Is: The Holy Spirit Is Our Helper
No matter what our circumstances are, we are not alone. The Holy Spirit is our Helper. He leads us to the Lord, empowers us to do God’s work and helps us share about God’s goodness. The Holy Spirit empowered the disciples to perform miracles and preach about the good news of Christ. Just as the Holy Spirit helped the disciples, He is still our Helper today!
Monthly Memory Verse: He will teach you all things. (John 14:26a)
The Great Commission (Acts 1:6–11; Matthew 28)
After rising from the dead, Jesus told His disciples to go and make disciples, and He promised that they would receive the Holy Spirit. Jesus was then taken up to heaven.
Brite Idea: The Holy Spirit empowers believers.
Peter Preaches at Pentecost (Acts 2:1–41)
The Holy Spirit rested upon the disciples, and they were filled with His power. They miraculously spoke many languages and shared about the mighty works of God. Peter shared the Gospel, and three thousand people became believers in Jesus.
Brite Idea: The Holy Spirit convicts us.
Tabitha Is Raised from the Dead (Acts 9:36–43)
Tabitha, a kind disciple of Christ, became sick and died. Peter prayed for Tabitha, and she came back to life! Many people believed in the Lord because of this miracle.
Brite Idea: The Holy Spirit works in us and through us.
Peter and Cornelius (Acts 10)
God showed Peter in a vision that the Gospel is for Jews and gentiles! Peter met with Cornelius, a gentile, and shared the Gospel. All who heard him believed in Jesus.
Brite Idea: The Holy Spirit leads us
This month’s Unit Title is: Ready, Set, Go!
This month, we are getting our wheels spinning and hitting the racetrack! Similar to how an engine makes a car run, the Holy Spirit fuels and guides us. Decorate your space using tires, race car flags, traffic cones and stop lights. String flag bunting across the ceiling and create a racetrack. You can even consider hosting a family night at the end of the month that ends with a pinewood derby competition and a drive-in movie!
Check out our Pinterest page for more ideas at Ready, Set, Go!
This Month’s Leader Training Topic Is: Dealing with Problem Behaviors
Every church and group is different, but some problem behaviors seem to be universal. This month we will focus on tips for handling common challenges with love and grace.
Throughout the month, we’ll explore the following:
- Week 1: Late Arrivals
- Week 2: Disruptions
- Week 3: Disrespect
- Week 4: Inappropriate Language
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 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.