seed planting overview
At HOPE we know that you want your child to know and love Jesus. You feel a responsibility to nurture their faith, but many time you don't know where to start or how to teach them. The Seed Planting initiative exists to partner with you as you guide your child's faith journey one season at a time.
seed planting RESOURCES
SPIRITUAL BLESSING (Birth to 2 Years)
BAPTISM – God Pours Out Faith
“He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to His own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior" Titus 3:5-6
As a church we are excited to come alongside you and help equip you to be the primary faith influencer in your child’s faith journey.
This guide will help you understand what Baptism is, who it is for and what it’s benefits are. It also includes celebration ideas and recommended resources.
Register for our next class today!
“He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to His own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior" Titus 3:5-6
As a church we are excited to come alongside you and help equip you to be the primary faith influencer in your child’s faith journey.
This guide will help you understand what Baptism is, who it is for and what it’s benefits are. It also includes celebration ideas and recommended resources.
Register for our next class today!
BLESSING (Ages 2+)
BLESSING – Affirm Your Child’s Value
A blessing is a powerful tool with which we communicate acceptance and genuine commitment.
Every child needs to experience something the scriptures call 'the blessing.' "The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them, The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace" (Numbers 6:22-26). This guide can help you begin the process by imparting the kind of blessing only a parent can give.
Click on the “Get Resources” button above to get your free kit.
A blessing is a powerful tool with which we communicate acceptance and genuine commitment.
Every child needs to experience something the scriptures call 'the blessing.' "The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them, The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace" (Numbers 6:22-26). This guide can help you begin the process by imparting the kind of blessing only a parent can give.
Click on the “Get Resources” button above to get your free kit.
FAMILY TIME (Ages 4+)
FAMILY TIME – Create Intentional Moments
When your child reaches about four years old, it is a great time to establish a pattern of including fun family times in your schedule to foster communication, laughter and faith formation.
The Family Time Kit includes practical suggestions and ideas for getting started.
To request this free kit, click on the “Get Resources” button above.
When your child reaches about four years old, it is a great time to establish a pattern of including fun family times in your schedule to foster communication, laughter and faith formation.
The Family Time Kit includes practical suggestions and ideas for getting started.
To request this free kit, click on the “Get Resources” button above.
PRAYER (Ages 6+)
PRAYER – Teach Your Child to Talk to God
One of the greatest things you can do is to help your child develop a relationship with God through prayer. Prayer is how we communicate with and connect to our Heavenly Father. Nurture your child’s faith by praying together as a family and by guiding them in the practice of praying individually.
The prayer kit includes ideas & prayer starters.
Click on the “Get Resources” button above to get your free kit.
One of the greatest things you can do is to help your child develop a relationship with God through prayer. Prayer is how we communicate with and connect to our Heavenly Father. Nurture your child’s faith by praying together as a family and by guiding them in the practice of praying individually.
The prayer kit includes ideas & prayer starters.
Click on the “Get Resources” button above to get your free kit.
BIBLE (Ages 7+)
BIBLE – Open God’s Word to your Child
One of the greatest joys and responsibilities you have as a parent is to teach your child to love God’s Word in order to build a solid foundation based upon truth.
Psalm 119:11 says “I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”
Help your child discover the importance of God’s Word using the suggestions in the Bible Kit. To request this free kit, click on the “Get Resources” button above.
One of the greatest joys and responsibilities you have as a parent is to teach your child to love God’s Word in order to build a solid foundation based upon truth.
Psalm 119:11 says “I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”
Help your child discover the importance of God’s Word using the suggestions in the Bible Kit. To request this free kit, click on the “Get Resources” button above.
WORSHIP (Ages 8+)
WORSHIP – Teach your Child how to Adore God
Worship is our response to the greatness of God. Many Christians limit the concept to singing songs in church. We need to help our children understand that worship involves much more than attending a weekend service. Worship is both an action and an attitude. Scripture says that true worship begins in the heart of the believer (John 4:23).
Worship involves taking the focus off of ourselves and directing our attention toward God, who He is and what He has done. We may be great multi-taskers who can accomplish multiple things at once, but real worship only occurs when we give God our complete and sole attention.
Use this worship kit to help your child understand what worship is and how to make it a priority,
Click on the “Get Resources” button above to get your free kit.
Worship is our response to the greatness of God. Many Christians limit the concept to singing songs in church. We need to help our children understand that worship involves much more than attending a weekend service. Worship is both an action and an attitude. Scripture says that true worship begins in the heart of the believer (John 4:23).
Worship involves taking the focus off of ourselves and directing our attention toward God, who He is and what He has done. We may be great multi-taskers who can accomplish multiple things at once, but real worship only occurs when we give God our complete and sole attention.
Use this worship kit to help your child understand what worship is and how to make it a priority,
Click on the “Get Resources” button above to get your free kit.
GIVING & SERVING (Ages 9+)
GIVING & SERVING – Teach Your Child To Make a Difference
God blesses and entrusts each of us with gifts, talents and resources. Look for opportunities to teach your child to be a good steward of these blessings from the Lord in a way that will honor and glorify Him.
This Giving & Serving kit includes practical ideas to help you get started.
Click on the “Get Resources” button above.
God blesses and entrusts each of us with gifts, talents and resources. Look for opportunities to teach your child to be a good steward of these blessings from the Lord in a way that will honor and glorify Him.
This Giving & Serving kit includes practical ideas to help you get started.
Click on the “Get Resources” button above.