We believe that every moment counts. "From the time a child is born until they graduate high school, you’ll have 940 weekends with them. If your child is in Kindergarten, you have 636 weekends left. If your child is in third grade, you have 468 left. When your child is in fifth grade, you have 364 left. It happens so fast. We want to help you capture the time you have."
Every lesson and resource we offer helps kids discover who Jesus is, and then shows them how to put their faith into practical action on a Tuesday morning when they’ve overslept or on a Friday afternoon when the teacher is playing favorites. 252 Basics is dedicated to helping children grow in wisdom, faith and friendship.
We want kids to MAKE WISE CHOICES.
BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS.
DEVELOP A DEEPER FAITH
LOVE GOD. LOVE OTHERS. BECOME INVOLVED (DIVE IN).
People love camping, and for good reason! You can take in nature, practice special skills, or just take time to relax in a new environment. And when it comes to camping, no one loved it as much as John the Baptist. In this 4-week series, kids will hear about John the Baptist's special role in preparing the way for Jesus and his ministry. John's story will help kids to say their camp motto, "I believe God gives me purpose. I believe God can speak to me. I believe God is powerful. I believe God's words are true."
WEEK ONE
This week, kids learn about how John the Baptist's purpose was to get people ready for Jesus.
BIG IDEA: I believe God gives me purpose.
BIBLE: Mark 1:1–8
WEEK TWO
This week, kids learn about how John baptized Jesus and how God spoke to Jesus.
BIG IDEA: I believe God can speak to me.
BIBLE: Luke 3:2–3, 21–22
WEEK THREE
This week, kids learn about how Jesus is tempted in the wilderness and used God's words to defend against the tempter.
BIG IDEA: I believe God is powerful.
BIBLE: Matthew 4:1–11
WEEK FOUR
This week, kids learn about how Jesus was rejected as God's son in his own hometown.
BIG IDEA: I believe God’s words are true.
BIBLE: Luke 4:14–30
This week, kids learn about how John the Baptist's purpose was to get people ready for Jesus.
BIG IDEA: I believe God gives me purpose.
BIBLE: Mark 1:1–8
WEEK TWO
This week, kids learn about how John baptized Jesus and how God spoke to Jesus.
BIG IDEA: I believe God can speak to me.
BIBLE: Luke 3:2–3, 21–22
WEEK THREE
This week, kids learn about how Jesus is tempted in the wilderness and used God's words to defend against the tempter.
BIG IDEA: I believe God is powerful.
BIBLE: Matthew 4:1–11
WEEK FOUR
This week, kids learn about how Jesus was rejected as God's son in his own hometown.
BIG IDEA: I believe God’s words are true.
BIBLE: Luke 4:14–30
