Speed With Direction...

At NewPointe, we use 252Basics Curriculum to teach our K-4th graders. It's pretty awesome stuff because you can adjust it to fit your area and your church size. Part of the lessons include a take-home devotion for every child, every week. They're called God Times and we've really been working hard at showing the value of completing them every week. It's the perfect tool for parents to start spiritual conversations at home.

Usually we get back about 5-10 each hour. That's not too bad. I know that more kids do them than that. Every Sunday, Vern and I hear the excuses and we get to answer them.

"I left them in my Bible" - why isn't your Bible here at church?

"I did it but I forgot it in the van" - let's talk about the virtue of Discipline...

"I know this God Time is from 6 months ago but..." - nice try buddy.

So we've been really pushing both parents and kids to work on these devotions and then bring them in. And this weekend we had a new-record! 43 God Times rolled in the door. Velocity kids just rocked it! I'm so proud of both the kids and adults that made time with God a huge priority. The kids get to choose a physical reward but the spiritual rewards haven't even begun to be counted. Great job guys!