Joshua’s House

So you really want to have family worship, but you don’t know what to do and you don’t know how to plan.  Here’s an easy idea that will work for a spiritual gathering with your family anywhere at any time.

Most churches have a lesson study set up for kids and adults.  Even though various family members may not be studying the same thing, there is something each family member is doing.  Take some time to share with each other what you are learning.  Here are some questions to get you started:

• What part of the Bible are you studying?
• Have you learned anything new?
• What activities have you been doing in your personal study time?
• What memory verse are you working on?
• What can you learn about God from the lesson you’re studying?
• What can you learn about yourself from the lesson you’re studying?
• Is there anything God is calling you to do?

There are many more questions you can ask - make sure to let the conversation develop among all the family members and be sure to answer some of the questions for yourself.

One great bonus for this activity is that it not only gives you a wonderful springboard for a meaningful family worship, but it also encourages individual time with God.

Note: If your kids haven’t spent any time looking over their lesson, don’t get mad at them.  Ask them why they haven’t studied and help them to set up goals like a time when they can study and what they will do during that time.  Ask them if there is any way you can help them reach that goal.  It may even be appropriate to have a reward for them if needed.