BIBLE STORY
We Love Because God Loves Us
1 John 4:9-13
God showed His love for us by sending His Son, Jesus. Jesus can help us love everyone.
MEMORY VERSE
“I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”
Philippians 4:13, NLT
Jesus wants to be my friend forever.
When you go into your baby’s room, pick them up and say: “Good morning! It’s a happy day because Jesus wants to be your friend forever!”
While on the go, tell your child that God loves them—A LOT!
Cuddle with your child and pray: “God, thank You for loving [baby’s name] and me. Please help us to love others the way You love us.”
Cut new dry rectangle dish sponges into heart shapes. Add the heart sponges to bath time. Talk about how hearts make us think of love. Say: “We can love others because God loves us.”
