Family Resources for Home Worship
During this time of worshiping at home through online streaming, please consider using one the following collections of activities and discussion questions to explore this week's gospel reading as a family.
John 14:15-21
The Spirit of Truth
***OPTION #1: Whirl Video and Activities***
5-minute Video: “Holly Spirio”
After watching the video in the link above, ask kids the following questions:

1. How does Holly Spirio enter the classroom?
2. What does Holly sing about?
3. Why did Victor think Holly might be the Holy Spirit?
4. When do you need help from God or other people?
5. Do you know someone who likes to help others a lot? Who?
6. According to Holly, how does the Holy Spirit work through her? 
Bible Story: Jesus' Spirit Will Come
Read John 14:15-21 together.

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Listen to Ms. Sarah tell the Story Bible version in this six-minute video.
Then ask the following questions:

1. What important news did Jesus share with his disciples?
2. How did the disciples respond to the news?
3. When do you feel upset?
4. Who did Jesus say would stay with and help the disciples?
5. How will the disciples know that the Holy Spirit is with them?
6. What does the Holy Spirit help us do?
7. What question do you think you might have asked Jesus that day?
Kids Activity
Invite kids to use crayons and white paper to draw a picture of someone they love. “Jesus loved his disciples. The disciples loved Jesus because he showed them God’s love. Who are you drawing? What do you love about them?”
Pray Together
Dear Jesus, thank you for not leaving us alone. Help us remember that your Spirit is with us always. We love you, Jesus! Amen.
Bulletin Activity Sheets
This week's printable bulletin pages, normally found at each campus for weekend worship, can be downloaded here:
Adapted from Sparkhouse Online - WHIRL Lectionary
***OPTION #2: Family Sunday School by Spark***
Sparkhouse, creator of the Whirl and Spark Sunday School curricula, is excited to announce Family Sunday School , an eight-week lesson series for families! Each week, Dr. Dawn Rundman and her family will lead songs and present activities and the week's Bible story.

This week's 13-minute video is about The Promise of The Holy Spirit.
For the accompanying downloadable resources referenced in the video, click the links below:

Have questions or suggestions on how Epiphany can help your family's faith thrive while worshiping at home? Please contact Sarah Richter, Director of Children and Family Ministry.