Look back: Look back over Psalm 41 and remember as recipients of God's grace and mercy, we are called to extend that same grace and mercy to others, especially to the weak and helpless, and in doing so, we will experience the blessings and protection of the Lord in our own lives.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, Pastor Jeremy will be preaching from Psalm 42. Read the passage during the week with your family.

Ask: In what ways are you suffering? Does it include a recognition of God's goodness, steadfast love, and hope in him?

Pray: Pray the Lord would grow in you a longing for him and a trust and dependence on him, especially in times of sorrow and suffering. 

Sing: Visit the blog for this week's music. You can also find our music playlists on Spotify.

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus (Senegal).

Catechize: (New City Question 40)
Q: What should we pray?
A: The whole Word of God directs us in what we should pray.

From Sunday School May 28:

CHRIST CONNECTION

This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus is the only true hero of the Bible. We are saved from our sin when we have faith in Jesus. 
• Younger Preschool: Jesus is the only true hero of the Bible. We are saved from our sin when we have faith in Jesus. 
• Older Preschool: The Bible tells us about people who had faith, but Jesus is the only true hero of the Bible. He trusted in God’s plan even though it meant dying on the cross. We are saved from our sin when we have faith in Jesus. 
• Kids: The Bible gives examples of people who had faith, but the true hero of the Bible is Jesus. Jesus lived a perfect life, died on the cross, and rose from the dead. We are saved from our sins by faith in Jesus. 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit. 

• Younger Preschool:  How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus. 
• Older Preschool: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus. 
• Kids: How can we be saved? We are only saved through faith in Jesus. 

KEY PASSAGE

This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit. 

• Babies & Toddlers: Believe in God. Hebrews 11:6  
• Younger Preschool: Believe in God. Hebrews 11:6 
• Older Preschool: Without faith it is impossible to please God. Hebrews 11:6 
• Kids: Now without faith it is impossible to please God, since the one who draws near to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6 

** Next week: Jesus Calmed a Storm (Matthew 8; Mark 4; Luke 8)