Kids Fuel - Sundays // 9:00am & 11:00am
Helping kids and their parents find and grow in a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Kids Fuel exists to "partner with parents" in helping kids find and grow in a relationship with Jesus Christ. We believe in this "partnership" because a child will spend far more time under the influence of the home than the church. At Kids Fuel, we bring age-appropriate presentations of the Bible story and encourage opportunities for each child to build a relationship with a consistent role model. We then inform parents of the lessons being taught and encourage them to have intentional conversations with their child during the week for reinforcement. Look for resources that come home each week to disciple kids at home.
Kids Fuel cares for newborns through 5th grade. For your peace of mind, we have a secure electronic check-in and every Kids Fuel volunteer has undergone a background check. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Erin Taylor at erin@fuel.church.
Kids Fuel cares for newborns through 5th grade. For your peace of mind, we have a secure electronic check-in and every Kids Fuel volunteer has undergone a background check. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Erin Taylor at erin@fuel.church.
Navigating a Broken World: Why Do Bad Things Happen?
Kids may wonder why God allows hard or painful things to happen. This can be especially confusing for kids as they learn that God is good and loving.
In this week’s Brite lesson, kids learned about people in the Bible who trusted God during difficult times. Faith means trusting God even when we don’t understand what He is doing. Your kid may have experienced something that makes them wonder how to keep trusting God.
As you talk with your kids this week, remind them that it’s okay to ask questions. You can say, “I don’t know why that happened, but I do know that God is good and He loves you.” Reassure them that God is always near, even in hard moments.
Here’s how we discussed this topic and how you can discuss it at home:
Discuss: Have you ever heard anyone say that if God was real, He wouldn’t let bad things happen?
Discuss: Why might someone feel that way? How would you answer?
Discuss: What do you think God has to say about that?
Say: It can be very hard to understand how a good God who loves us and is in control of everything would let bad things happen. These are situations that require a lot of faith—trusting in God even though we don’t see how he’s working. We know we live in a world that is broken by sin. God’s design for the world did not include the terrible things that we experience today. But He can use hard times in our lives to fulfill His greater plan. He uses pain to bring us closer to Him and to make us more like Him. Bad things happen to everyone, but that doesn’t mean God isn’t real. It just means that our world is broken. Romans 8:28 says, And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. We can believe this verse in faith. Even though we may not be able to see Him, we can trust God is with us during the hard times and He will all things out for good.
Discuss at Home (Best for Pre-K and Younger Elementary):
As preschoolers learn they should have faith that God is good and loving, it can be confusing when bad things happen in their lives. In a preschooler’s life, a “bad thing” could be not getting the treat they want, but some preschoolers also experience great trauma. In this week’s Brite lesson, kids learned that faith is trusting God even when we can’t see what’s happening. When bad things happen, don’t be afraid to let your kids talk about their feelings and even ask why God lets bad things happen. You can be a safe place for them to wonder. It’s okay to say something like, “I don’t know why that happened, but I do know that God is good and loves you.” Most of all, reiterate that even in our deepest hurts, God is very real and He is near.
Looking for something to fill your summer days?
Check out the family calendar for a simple task/activity every day that reinforces what your child(ren) learn at church and helps you disciple them at home too.
Family discipleship doesn't have to be formal. Use time in the car for questions above or podcasts below.
Tiny Theologians is best suited for ages 2-7.
Nat Theo is best for Elementary-aged kids.
Nat Theo is best for Elementary-aged kids.