November 2026 Overview
Shout Out: Let ‘em Know You’re Thankful
Gratitude is letting others know you see how they’ve helped you.
Shout Out: Let ‘em Know You’re Thankful
Gratitude is letting others know you see how they’ve helped you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks no matter what happens
What are you grateful for?
2 Samuel 6:12b-22a
David Dances
What are creative ways to show gratitude?
Luke 17:11-19
Jesus Heals 10 Men
Why do people forget to say thank you?
Matthew 20:1-15
The Story of the Workers in the Vineyard
What is keeping you from being grateful?
1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Exodus 12
Lord’s Supper / Last Supper
What helps you remember to be grateful?
“Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good. His faithful love continues forever." Psalm 136:1, NIrV
Leave a note by your child’s breakfast or on their mirror asking them, “What can you be grateful for today?” At the end of the day, ask them what they decided to be grateful for!
DRIVE TIME
Celebrate what God has done! Take turns naming things you can be grateful for and then turn up the music to celebrate. Play this months song called, “(I Want To Say) Thank You” by Orange Kids Music.
Q & A FOR KIDS: Who has most recently helped you? Did you thank them? (If not, go do it!)
Q&A FOR PARENTS: What is something difficult you experienced that you’re grateful for now?
Share about something in your life that hasn’t gone the way you hoped. Whether it is big or small, can you think of things to be grateful for? Make a list of at least ten things you are thankful for right now. Pray together, thanking God and asking Him to give you eyes to see all the good things around you—no matter what is going on in your life.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks no matter what happens
Conversation starter: What are you grateful for?
Be truthful with your whole life.
Write a note to your child on their mirror or a sticky note on their door saying, “Be brave by being truthful with your whole life.” If they ask what you mean, talk to them about being true to who they are and not bending or changing to what their friends behaviors are like. For example, if you see someone not being kind, stand up for what is right.
“Anyone who lives without blame walks safely. But anyone who takes a crooked path will get caught.”
Proverbs 10:9, NIrV
No Secrets With God
1 John 1: 9
Conversation starter: What do you talk to God about?
Being truthful with God keeps you close to Him.
DRIVE TIME
While in the car ask your preteen, “What do you tend to focus on? What is important to you? Do you like your answer or think something should change?”
“Anyone who lives without blame walks safely. But anyone who takes a crooked path will get caught.”
Proverbs 10:9, NIrV
Luke 17:11-19
Jesus Heals 10 Men
Conversation starter: Why do people forget to say thank you?
Say thank you.
Q & A FOR KIDS: Who has most recently helped you? Did you thank them? (If not, go do it!)
Q&A FOR PARENTS: What is something difficult you experienced that you’re grateful for now?
“Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good. His faithful love continues forever." Psalm 136:1, NIrV
Think on These Things
Phillipians 4: 8
Conversation starter: What do you tend to focus on?
Focus on what’s true.
God has created you for a purpose. He’s created you to do things that no one else on this entire planet can do in the same way as you! Share with each other if you have any ideas what some of your purpose might be. Parents, you can encourage your kids with what you see in them. Pray that God will show you both something new about your purpose this week.
“Anyone who lives without blame walks safely. But anyone who takes a crooked path will get caught.”
Proverbs 10:9, NIrV
Think on These Things
Phillipians 4: 8
Conversation starter: What do you tend to focus on?
Focus on what’s true.
God has created you for a purpose. He’s created you to do things that no one else on this entire planet can do in the same way as you! Share with each other if you have any ideas what some of your purpose might be. Parents, you can encourage your kids with what you see in them. Pray that God will show you both something new about your purpose this week.
“Anyone who lives without blame walks safely. But anyone who takes a crooked path will get caught.”
Proverbs 10:9, NIrV