July 2026

Monthly Memory Verse: The Lord is good to all, and His mercy is over all that He has made. (Psalm 145:9)

Psalms of Wisdom (Psalm 19)

Wisdom psalms guide us in how God wants us to live. David celebrates how God reveals Himself through both nature and His Word. We can search our hearts and seek to please God.

Brite Idea: God is good.  

Psalms of Lament (Psalm 22)

Psalms of lament express sadness, frustration or even complaints with God. These psalms encourage us that we can express all our emotions to God and remember His character and promises in the midst of whatever we are going through.

Brite Idea: God is good even when we are hurting.   

Psalms of Trust (Psalm 23)

Psalms of trust highlight God’s protection and care and encourage trust in Him. Psalm 23 compares God to a shepherd who is a guide, comforter and provider.
Brite Idea: God is our Good Shepherd.   

Psalms of Thanksgiving (Psalm 136)

The psalmist walks through the history of Israel, from creation to God’s rescue in the promised land. We can thank God for His eternal goodness and His never-failing love.

Brite Idea: God does good things for His people. 

This Month’s Unit Title Is: Splash!

We can dive fully into what God has called us to do, knowing we’re never alone. God is good and always there to help. Just like a swim teacher shows the right strokes, the Holy Spirit guides us in how to love others. And like a lifeguard who never stops watching, God is always looking out for us. We can call on Him anytime, and He will be there. Check out our Pinterest page for decorating ideas: https://www.pinterest.com/britecurriculum/splash/.

This Month’s Leader Training Topic Is: Engaging Neurodivergent Kids.

The term neurodivergence refers to when a person’s brain processes, learns or behaves differently than that of a neurotypical person. Because of this, a neurodivergent kid’s needs or behaviors may be confusing. Some conditions that may be identified as neurodivergent include autism and ADHD. Here are some strategies to help neurodivergent kids feel safe and welcome in our environments.

Throughout the month, we’ll explore the following:

Week 1—Be Creative

Week 2—Provide Predictability

Week 3—Nurture Relationships

Week 4—Share Jesus With All Kids

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.