Yesterday our lesson was centered around the Palm Sunday and crucifixion stories.  Jesus's death on the cross was not part of the disciples' plan for Jesus; however, God had a much bigger and better plan!  The disciples needed to wait and trust God.  Next Sunday, the children will hear the rest of the story....

Also, the Penny Power jug will be in RF for 2 more Sundays before it is counted 
at the MCC Relief Sale - the children are invited to bring their pennies to support
Mennonite Central Committee's peace initiatives around the world. 

May your family have a meaningful week as we remember Christ's sacrifice for us.
Blessings,
Reign Forest Team

PATIENCE: Waiting until later for what you want now.

BIBLE STORY: The BEST Laid Plan (crucifixion) • Mark 11:1-11; 14:43–15:47

BOTTOM LINE: Remember that God’s plan is bigger than yours.

MEMORY VERSE: "So let's not get tired of doing what is good.  At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up." Galatians 6:9 (NLT) 

BASIC TRUTH: I can trust God no matter what.

Here's a recap of our time together yesterday in the Reign Forest:
Our ongoing March theme is centered around PATIENCE.  Our story came from 1 Samuel 1:6-2:1 when Hannah showed incredible patience, despite being very sad that she didn't have any children with her husband Elkanah.

PATIENCE – Waiting until later for what you want now.

BIBLE STORY Baby Steps (Hannah prays for a baby) • 1 Samuel 1:6–2:1

BOTTOM LINE When you think you can’t wait, talk to God about it.

MEMORY VERSE:  - Philippians 4:6 "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.  Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he had done."

BASIC TRUTH: I can trust God no matter what.

PATIENCE – Waiting until later for what you want now.

BIBLE STORY:  Keep Calm and Keep Your Cool (a patience principle) • Proverbs 14:29

BOTTOM LINE:  When you think you can’t wait, keep your cool.

MEMORY VERSE:  – Proverbs 15:18  A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them.

BASIC TRUTH: I need to make the wise choice.

PATIENCE – Waiting until later for what you want now.

BIBLE STORY:  Don’t Have a Cow (golden calf) • Exodus 32:1-35

BOTTOM LINE:  When you think you can’t wait, think about what’s true.

MEMORY VERSE:  - Colossians 3:12 "Since God chose you to be holy people he love, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

BASIC TRUTH: I can trust God no matter what.

PATIENCE: Waiting until later for what you want now.  

BIBLE MEMORY VERSE: “Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.” -Psalm 27:14      

BIBLE STORY: Stewless (Jacob and Esau)  Genesis 25: 24-34 

BOTTOM LINE: When you think you can’t wait, think twice.