This week in Power Up, we learned about being humble! It can be easy to think that we are better or smarter than people around us, but when we are humble we will listen to what they have to say!

In Large Group, Rom and Ram had to make their way to a button and press it before being blasted by lasers. Rom and Ram were unsuccessful because they refused to listen to each other. Using the code segments sent from the Game Boss, our tour group was able to unscramble a message and send it to Rom and Ram. They learned I Will Be Humble! After learning this, Rom and Ram helped each other and made it to the next level!

In Small Group, we read a story from 2 Chronicles 26 about a man named Uzziah who became king when he was 16 years old. God made Uzziah very successful as king. King Uzziah decided to go to the temple one day and burn incense as a way of worshipping God. However, only priests were allowed to burn incense in the temple. The high priest told Uzziah that he should leave the temple, but Uzziah knew he was being disobedient and he thought the rules did not apply to him. Then, God caused Uzziah's forehead to break out in a skin disease called leprosy that spread all over his face. God was punishing Uzziah for being prideful. Uzziah had to live in a room far away from everyone else to keep them from getting sick too.

We also learned the next part of our Memory Verse. We will continue adding to this verse throughout the series. Here is what we learned on Sunday:

“Run away from evil things that young people long for.
     (run in place)

Try hard to do what is right.
     (thumbs up)

Have faith, love, and peace.
     (count on fingers 1, 2, 3)

Do these things together with those who call on the Lord”
(point to everyone in the group)

2 Timothy 2:22 (NIrV)

Come back next week to see Rom and Ram take on more challenges in the Sector and learn more about God as we go through the video game!

This week in Power Up, we learned about giving!  We learned about different ways we can give to others!

In Large Group, Button and Switch got the chance to go into the Candy Zone and collect as much candy as they could fit into their bags.  After leaving the Candy Zone, Button and Switch decided to share their candy with the Gatekeeper because he was not allowed to go into the Candy Zone.  Since Button and Switch decided to do what is right by giving their candy, the Gatekeeper gave them the Power Up Piece!  Button and Switch helped us learn I Will Give!

In Small Group, we read a story from Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-9, and John 12:1-8.  In this story, Mary brought some very expensive perfume to Jesus while He was eating with his disciples.  Mary poured this perfume on Jesus' feet and then washed His feet with her hair.  Jesus was thankful for the gift Mary gave because it showed Jesus how much she loved Him.  Mary understood what we need to know today, which is I Will Give!

To help your preschooler remember to give this week, here is a fun activity you can do!  Sing the following to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It”.  Fill in the blanks with SMILE, HUG, HIGH-FIVE, WAVE, etc.:

If you love Jesus, give a ______!
If you love Jesus, give a ______!
If you love Jesus, & you really want to show it,
If you love Jesus, give a _____!

Come back next week to see if Button and Switch find the next Power Up Piece!