Resources for connecting your church’s Deep Blue kids with worship this Sunday. (For more information about Deep Blue visit DeepBlueKids.com)

Lectionary Connections

Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

Though these parables as told in Matthew are not included, you can find the story of The Mustard Seed and the Yeast from Luke 13:18-21 in the Deep Blue Bible Storybook on p. 350.

Psalm 105:1-11, 45b

Piggyback Psalm: “Tell Everyone”

Words: Emily La Branche Delikat, Based on Psalm 105:1-6 (CEB); Tune: “The Farmer in the Dell”)

Give thanks to the Lord,
And call upon his name.
Tell everyone you meet about the things that God has done.

Sing to God.
Sing praise to the Lord.
Tell everyone you meet about the things that God has done.

Give praise to God.
Praise God’s holy name.
Tell everyone you meet about the things that God has done.

Let everyone rejoice,
Who seeks the Lord.
Tell everyone you meet about the things that God has done.
Pursue the Lord,
And seek God’s face.
Tell everyone you meet about the things that God has done.

Children of God,
Chosen ones,
Tell everyone you meet about the things that God has done.

Sunday School Connections

Unit 2: Speakers for God

Bible Verse: Let those who love your saving help say again: “God is Great” (Psalm 70:4)
Bible Story: Elisha and the Servent Girl (2 Kings 5:1-19)

Read the story in the Deep Blue Kids Bible from 2 Kings 5:1-19 or in the Deep Blue Bible Storybook pp. 172-176.

From the “All Hands on Deck” resource for parents written by Brittany Sky

“Naaman, a powerful general, had a problem. He had a skin disease. Traditionally it is thought that Naaman suffered from leprosy, but the word translated as leprosy was used to describe a variety of skin diseases. The young Israelite girl, hearing of Naaman’s skin disease mentions to Naaman’s wife that there is a prophet in Samaria that she knows could heal Naaman. Although the girl has been removed from her home and made a servant to an Aramean, she hasn’t forgotten her people. Even though she was a young girl, Naaman was willing to listen and take her advice. He traveled to Israel where he ultimately ended up being healed by following the directions of Elisha the prophet. The result of Naaman’s healing experience is that an outsider, a Gentile, confesses his faith in the God of Israel. It is a story of inclusivity. And none of this would have happened if a young Israelite servant girl had not had the courage to speak up. WIthout her courage, Naaman wouldn’t have been healed. Who can you invite outside of your church community to join you at a church function? Invite this person to join your family at church.”

Check out the free printable “All Hands on Deck” resource.