The Rainforest: Echo Falls

FAMILY ADVENTURE GUIDE PEELING BACK THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

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GOD’S WAYS ARE HIGHER THAN MY WAYS

GOD WORKS THROUGH US

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MEET ROBBY PARROT! Robby Parrot is part of the Go Kids gang and is one of Tom E. Squirrel’s best friends. Like Tom E., Robby is an adventurer who loves to investigate and create gadgets. Robby is super smart and knows that his wisdom and understanding comes straight from Jesus.

The Rainforest is where you’ll find Robby on many of His adventures. From Treetop Village to Echo Falls and all the exciting places in between, Robby’s journeys teach him the importance of trusting in God and following His path.

Join Robby Parrot on his fun adventure as he travels through Echo Falls in order to peel back the Fruits of the Spirit.

PEELING BACK THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT Have you ever opened up something and found something inside that you didn’t expect to see? Maybe it was a giant gift box with a really tiny gift inside. Or perhaps it was a brightly colored piñata filled with celery sticks.

That would definitely be unexpected! It can be hard to know what’s on the inside without looking.

The same is true with our lives. What’s really on the inside? When we peel back the layers and take a look at what’s inside of our heart, what do we see?

Is it good or is it rotten? Are we sweet and kind or are we rude and sour? With the help of the Holy Spirit, our lives can be filled with good things like peace and joy. But how do we do that?

Don’t miss a week of our amazing adventure through ECHO FALLS as we peel back the Fruit of the Spirit and see how amazing it is to live like Jesus!

GO VERSE THIS SCRIPTURE IS OUR THEME VERSE AS WE VENTURE THROUGH ECHO FALLS! “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and selfcontrol. There is no law against these things.”

Galatians 5:22-23, NLT

WEEK ONE:

PARABLE OF THE LOST SON GO ANSWER Love is an action, not just a feeling

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT HIGHLIGHT:

LOVE

The Bible is full of stories talking about God’s love. Perhaps no other story exemplifies the love of God better than the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32. Take note how the father responds to his lost son as you read this passage of Scripture.

See if you can answer the following questions: From the story the prodigal son, what did the father do when the son came back home?

ANSWER: He ran to him and embraced him. He welcomed him back and celebrated his return. He showed him love, forgiveness, mercy, and grace.

How does this story help us understand God’s love?

ANSWER: Listen and give your insight. Example: it makes God sad when we turn away from Him, but He always rejoices and welcomes us back when we come to Him and show we are truly sorry. His love is unconditional and everlasting.

Take a picture of your family completing the challenges and post them to Instagram, Twitter or Facebook using #gokids or tag @rivervalleygo.

FRUIT CHALLENGE:

ACTION CHALLENGE:

Show us your favorite way to eat strawberries.

Show love to your family by doing a chore for your sibling or parent without being asked.

FAMILY DISCUSSION QUESTION: What do you think the world would be like if everyone loved one another and lived for God?

SOAP: S cripture | O bservation | A pplication | P rayer Grab your SOAP journal and follow along with this week’s Bible reading.

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John 3:16

1 Corinthians 13

1 Peter 4:8

Mark 12:29-31

Lamentations 3:22

WEEK TWO:

CONCERT AT MIDNIGHT GO ANSWER Joy is a choice I make

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT HIGHLIGHT:

JOY

Acts 16:16-40 gives the account of Paul and Silas in prison. While many would see a hopeless situation, Paul and Silas choose joy no matter their circumstance. You’ll have to read the story to find out what happens next!

Paul and Silas were seemingly thrown into prison for doing something that was good—freeing a woman from being enslaved. Do you think it was fair that they were thrown into prison? Why or why not?

What is the difference between happiness and joy?

ANSWER: Happiness comes and goes based on things that happen around us. Joy is a gift from God that nothing in this world can take away from you. He gives you a choice to find your joy in Him by: trusting, being thankful, praising, and serving Him, etc.

How does this story inspire you to choose joy?

Take a picture of your family completing the challenges and post them to Instagram, Twitter or Facebook using #gokids or tag @rivervalleygo.

FRUIT CHALLENGE:

ACTION CHALLENGE:

Get creative and show us a funny way to peel and eat a banana.

Show us something you do for someone else that brings them joy.

FAMILY DISCUSSION QUESTION: Has there been a situation in our family or at school that you had to choose joy? What was it?

SOAP: S cripture | O bservation | A pplication | P rayer Grab your SOAP journal and follow along with this week’s Bible reading.

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Psalm 71:23

Psalm 92:4

Romans 14:17

Romans 15:13

1 Peter 1:8

WEEK THREE:

PICKING LOTS GO ANSWER Peace comes from trusting God

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT HIGHLIGHT:

PEACE

Peace can be hard to come by these day, especially if we’re not always in control. Genesis 13-14 is the story of Abraham and how his trust in God gave him complete peace in any situation he found himself.

How does the story of Abraham inspire you to trust God?

What are some ways you can find peace with God?

ANSWER: Praying and listening to God, reading your Bible, praising and worshipping, spending time in His presence, and making right choices.

What are some situations that you’ve gone through that you’ve had to completely trust God? Did you have peace even though it should’ve been scary? Why or why not?

Take a picture of your family completing the challenges and post them to Instagram, Twitter or Facebook using #gokids or tag @rivervalleygo.

FRUIT CHALLENGE:

ACTION CHALLENGE:

Put a cup on the floor or table and see if you can shoot a grape out of your mouth into the cup from varying distances.

Discuss as a family and then write or draw things that bring your family peace.

FAMILY DISCUSSION QUESTION: How does trusting in Jesus bring us peace?

SOAP: S cripture | O bservation | A pplication | P rayer Grab your SOAP journal and follow along with this week’s Bible reading.

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John 14:27

Romans 8:6

Philippians 4:6-7

Isaiah 26:3

2 Thessalonians 3:16

WEEK FOUR:

NEXT IN LINE GO ANSWER Patience is waiting with a good attitude

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT HIGHLIGHT:

PATIENCE

1 Samuel 16-2 Samuel 2 gives the account of David and his long journey from the time he was anointed king by the prophet Samuel until he finally became king. He went through so many challenges that no one would’ve blamed him for giving up, however he knew the power of patience.

Why is it important that we should have a good attitude while being patient?

Who can help us be patient in times we don’t want to be patient?

ANSWER: Holy Spirit

David should’ve been king long before he finally became king. What do you think patience taught him?

Answers can vary. Many times patience allows us to grow in character and knowledge.

Perhaps David became a more wise king as a result of being patient.

Take a picture of your family completing the challenges and post them to Instagram, Twitter or Facebook using #gokids or tag @rivervalleygo.

FRUIT CHALLENGE:

ACTION CHALLENGE:

Show us your favorite way to eat pineapples.

Take turns practicing patience with a good attitude. For example: be the last in line for eating, let someone else go first, etc.

FAMILY DISCUSSION QUESTION: Name a situation you had to be patient. What did you learn as a result?

SOAP: S cripture | O bservation | A pplication | P rayer Grab your SOAP journal and follow along with this week’s Bible reading.

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James 5:8

Romans 12:12

Colossians 1:11

Ephesians 4:2

Ecclesiastes 7:8

WEEK FIVE:

LITTLE DUDE IN A BIG TREE GO ANSWER Kindness and goodness show others God’s character

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT HIGHLIGHT:

KINDNESS AND GOODNESS

Luke 19:1-10 gives the account of Zacchaeus. Watch how one kind gesture from Jesus leads to a kind gesture from Zacchaeus.

Jesus was a busy person, but took the time to acknowledge Zacchaeus who was very unpopular in his town. As a result of Jesus’ good gesture, what did Zacchaeus do?

Kindness breaks down barriers. How can you show kindness to someone at school or in the neighborhood who needs it?

Describe how you felt when someone showed you kindness.

Take a picture of your family completing the challenges and post them to Instagram, Twitter or Facebook using #gokids or tag @rivervalleygo.

DOUBLE FRUIT CHALLENGE: DOUBLE ACTION CHALLENGE: Show us your family’s faces biting into lemon slices.

Perform a random act of kindness for someone not in your family.

How many oranges can you and your family juggle?

Show someone God’s goodness by inviting them to come to church with you.

FAMILY DISCUSSION QUESTION: What can we do as a family to show kindness to another family that could really benefit from it?

SOAP: S cripture | O bservation | A pplication | P rayer Grab your SOAP journal and follow along with this week’s Bible reading.

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Ephesians 4:32; 1 Timothy 4:4

Proverbs 3:3; James 1:17

Luke 6:31; Nahum 1:7

Romans 2:4; Lamentations 3:25

Hebrews 13:2; Psalm 84:11

WEEK SIX:

FAITHFUL FRIENDS GO ANSWER Faithfulness is doing what I said I would

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT HIGHLIGHT:

FAITHFULNESS

Faithfulness is an extremely valuable trait to have, especially among close friendships. Perhaps there was not a more faithful friendship than David and Jonathan as read in 1 Samuel 18, 20 and 2 Samuel 9.

Do you think it was hard for Jonathan to be a faithful friend to David when David was winning battles and being promised he could marry the king’s daughter?

Kindness breaks down barriers. How can you show kindness to someone at school or in the neighborhood who needs it?

ANSWER: By being obedient, praying, listening to what He tells us, reading our Bible and doing our SOAP, going to church, serving, giving in the offering, etc.

What does faithfulness mean? What does it look like?

ANSWER: Faithfulness is being strict in the performance of duty or being reliable, trusted and believed. It looks like reading your Bible every day, praying every day, being obedient to the things God is telling you.

Take a picture of your family completing the challenges and post them to Instagram, Twitter or Facebook using #gokids or tag @rivervalleygo.

FRUIT CHALLENGE:

ACTION CHALLENGE:

Peel a kiwi, make a kiwi-stache and then eat the fruit as a family.

Be faithful to do your SOAP every day this week. Talk about it with your family.

FAMILY DISCUSSION QUESTION: What are three ways you can be faithful this week?

SOAP: S cripture | O bservation | A pplication | P rayer Grab your SOAP journal and follow along with this week’s Bible reading.

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1 Corinthians 1:9

Matthew 25:21

Psalm 86:15

Hebrews 3:14

3 John 3

WEEK SEVEN:

THE GREAT WALL GO ANSWER Gentleness and self-control are about my words, attitudes and actions

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT HIGHLIGHT:

GENTLENESS AND SELF-CONTROL

It’s easy to react negatively when things don’t go the way we want them to. Nehemiah 4 gives the account of some less than ideal conditions and a leader who responded well.

Imagine getting half way done through a project and then someone taunts you and threatens to destroy what you created. How would that make you feel? How do you think you would respond?

Why is it important for us to have gentleness or to have a spirit of gentleness?

ANSWER: Because there are so many people in the world who don’t know Jesus and when we have a spirit of gentleness in us we can show people who Jesus actually is.

How can we better control our actions—turning a negative response into a positive response?

Take a picture of your family completing the challenges and post them to Instagram, Twitter or Facebook using #gokids or tag @rivervalleygo.

DOUBLE FRUIT CHALLENGE: DOUBLE ACTION CHALLENGE: See how high you can stack apples on top of one another.

Practice self-control by giving something up this week.

See how many blueberries you can fit on a fork.

Think of someone in your life who needs to be comforted and write them a note.

FAMILY DISCUSSION QUESTION: What can we do to make sure our words, attitudes and actions are positive?

SOAP: S cripture | O bservation | A pplication | P rayer Grab your SOAP journal and follow along with this week’s Bible reading.

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Proverbs 15:1; Proverbs 16:32

James 3:17; 1 Peter 1:13

Matthew 11:29; Psalm 141:3

Matthew 5:5; Proverbs 25:28

1 Peter 3:16; Proverbs 21:23

MEMORIZE ALL THE FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT Without looking in the Bible or looking in your Adventure Guide, can you list all nine Fruits of the Spirit?

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5:22-23

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