Prayer (5 Minutes)
- Have each family member complete this sentence in prayer: "Dear God, thank you for my church family, especially (name a person) because they help me to..."
Song (5 Minutes)
Catechism (5 minutes)
Have everyone read aloud simultaneously or allow everyone to try to answer before revealing the answer.
Q43: What are the sacraments or ordinances?
A: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. (Romans 6:4, Luke 22:19–20)
A: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. (Romans 6:4, Luke 22:19–20)
Questions from: https://newcitycatechism.com/. Go there to start from beginning or to read more.
Scripture (5 Minutes)
Hebrews 10:24-25 (NLT)
Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.
Different depictions of church gatherings, including a traditional liturgy, an underground church, and an early church.
Discussion (5-10 Minutes)
You can lead through a teaching or use the following questions to start a discussion:
- What's your favorite part about going to church?
- Why do you think God wants Christians to meet together regularly?
- How do other Christians help you follow Jesus better?
- What happens when we skip church for a long time?
- How can you encourage someone at church this week?
- What makes Christian fellowship different from other types of gatherings?
Closing Prayer (3 Minutes)
"Loving Father, thank You for giving us Your church as a family. Help us to be faithful in meeting together and to be encouragers to our brothers and sisters in Christ. Make our church gatherings times that honor You and help us grow stronger in our faith. In Jesus' name, Amen."