REMEMBER Did You Know ... His goodness.

They were times for

& CELEBRATE Several times a year, the Israelites
the entire faith community to gather
without the burden of work to simply
gathered together for a festival to worship and celebrate. During the
4.13 remember and celebrate God. feasts, the Israelites ate, danced, sang,

Just for Parents played instruments, prayed, and offered

sacrifices to God.

T
ime has a way of speeding up as you watch your children grow. The Feast of Passover was fulfilled by
Days seem to pass like hours, and years feel like weeks. As you the death of the Messiah, the Feast
In Leviticus 23, the Lord said to Moses, of Unleavened Bread was fulfilled by
go about the everyday tasks of parenting your quickly growing
Speak to the Israelites and say to them: His sinless sacrifice, and the Festival
children, you must make the conscious decision to slow down. Set
These are my appointed festivals of First Fruits was fulfilled by the
aside time to remember and celebrate the things God which you are to proclaim as sacred resurrection of the Messiah. The
is doing in your own life and the lives of your assemblies. These seven festivals are Feast of Harvest began with a great
children. Remembering helps you connect with Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread, harvest of three thousand souls by the
where youve been, where you are now, and
where youre headed. Celebrating helps
Blessing Festival of First Fruits, Feast of Harvest,
Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement,
coming of the promised Holy Spirit,
who continues to harvest souls today.
maintain perspective, being mindful Open a Bible and read the Feast of Tabernacles (or Booths), The Feast of Trumpets will announce
that every good and perfect gift is Psalm 59:16a: and The Feast of Jubilee. In addition, Christs return, the Day of Atonement
from above (James 1:17). the Israelites would gather weekly to will usher in His judgment of the
I will sing of your strength, in the celebrate the Sabbath. These were nations, the Feast of Tabernacles
This week your children will morning I will sing of your love. times to remember what God had done begins the journey to our new home
remember and celebrate for His people and to celebrate in a new heaven and new earth, and
how God made them, loves
them, and is with them.
Prayer The Feast of Jubilee symbolizes our
eternity in heaven with our Lord and
Its important for children (Insert childs name), may you always Saviorliving in perfection, free from
to learn these powerful, the debt of sin.
remember to celebrate that God
foundational truths early made you, God loves you, and
in life, and its also important God is with you.
for all of us to celebrate them
regularly. God made each of us unique and
gave each of us special talents and gifts. He loves
us deeply, so much that He sent His only Son to take
the penalty for our sin. As you prepare your children to celebrate these
truths in their lives, take some time to remember and celebrate these Tot Talk God Made Me, Loves
simple yet profound truths in your own life. Be sure to spend time in Me, and Is with Me
prayer, thanking God for His presence and activity in your life
and the lives of your children.
Your child may enjoy listening to songs and music. Sing Jesus Loves the
Little Children to her. Remind her God loves every single one of us. Tell
her that His great love led Him to send His Son Jesus to earth.

Create a party to remember and celebrate what God has

done for your family. Use leftover party decorations, streamers, and
balloons to create a festive atmosphere. Celebrate Gods love and the
God Made Me, Loves unique ways Hes created each person in your family.

Me, and Is with Me 2017 David C Cook. TruResources are developed in partnership with ROCKHARBOR Church and a national network of family and
childrens ministry leaders. All rights reserved. Reproducible for church use only.