Rocks & Geodes - June Sunday Curriculum
Midweek Parent Connection
June Theme: Leadership in God's Kingdom
(“Rocks & Geodes” Curriculum)
We’re excited to be digging into what it means to be a leader in God's Kingdom—and just like geodes, true leaders might look ordinary on the outside but hold hidden strength and beauty within. This isn't about being the loudest or most popular, but about being servant-hearted, brave, full of the Spirit, and encouragers of others—just like Jesus.
This month, we’ll explore four powerful stories that show how God's leaders are different from the world’s idea of fame, titles, and spotlight. You can keep the conversation going at home with some simple reflection and shared stories of what leadership looks like in your own family.
Key Message: Leadership, God’s way, means serving, loving and encouraging others!
Key Scripture: “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” — Mark 10:45
Key Question: How did Jesus lead?
Key Answer: He walked in God’s power and lead by encouraging, loving and serving others!
WEEK 1 – Jesus is a Shepherd (April 27)
📖 Read: John 10:11–18
Jesus called Himself the Good Shepherd. He leads by knowing us, loving us, and laying down His life—not with a crown or big title, but by protecting and caring for us.
💬 Try this at home:
“I wonder what kind of leader you’d follow—what do you look for in someone who leads?”
Talk about leaders in your life who love and serve like Jesus. Parents, share a time when leading looked more like serving.
WEEK 2 – Jesus Washes Feet (May 4)
📖 Read: John 13:1–17
Jesus, the Son of God, got down on His knees and washed His disciples' feet. The world says leaders should be served. Jesus flipped that idea upside down.
💬 At home chat:
“I wonder what it feels like to serve someone else—even when it’s not fun or noticed?”
Try serving together as a family—maybe by doing someone else's chore, writing an encouraging note, or preparing a meal.
WEEK 3 – The Disciples Receive Power (May 11)
📖 Read: Acts 2:1–13
After Jesus returned to heaven, His followers received the Holy Spirit! This turned them from scared and quiet to bold and powerful—ready to lead, serve, and tell everyone about Jesus.
💬 Family Reflection:
“I wonder what God's Spirit gives us power to do today?”
Talk about ways your family can shine God’s love or tell someone about Jesus this week.
Spend some time asking Jesus to fill you with his Spirit, you can put out your hands to show you want to receive and wait on him after asking. Some signs of God’s presense are feeling peace, speaking in tongues, knowing God’s presence around you, understanding God’s word more and more!
WEEK 4 – Barnabas Encourages Saul (May 25)
📖 Read: Acts 9:26–31
Everyone was afraid of Saul—until Barnabas stepped in to encourage and stand with him. Sometimes leadership looks like standing up for someone when no one else will.
💬 Home Conversation Starter:
“I wonder how encouragement can change someone’s life?”
Practice encouraging each other out loud this week. Who could you encourage in school or church?
Tips for Parents:
“I wonder” questions help your kids open up without feeling like there's a right answer.
Sharing a short personal story of when you had to lead, serve, or encourage someone can deeply connect with your child.
Keep it playful, simple, and open-ended—kids lead well when they feel safe to be real.
WEEK 5 – KIDS TAKEOVER!
We are very excited to have the kids leading a session at the end of our 4 week series! We believe that the children have many gifts and strengths from the Lord that they can share with eachother and with the Church so we are so happy to see them stepping into this fun session to lead, encourage each other and bless the Rocks and Geodes group!
Click here for the plan for Sunday that the kids can follow as they lead.
Parents, here are a few things to note as your kids plan for Sunday:
Many of the children have already chosen and begun to plan one of the sections, ask your kids if they’ve already chosen a part and explore it together. If your kids haven’t chosen yet, they can choose one with you at home and go from there.
Do some planning at home, all the best sessions are planned in advance! :) Help them think through the best ways to bring fun, engagement and the aim of the session to life for the group.
Remind your kids that each section will have multiple kids leading so they will have to collaborate on the day and share the leadership.
We have been learning that leadership is serving and encouraging others so you can chat together about how leadership isn’t always about being at the front but it is often being the one to cheer on others who are being brave and stepping out and encourage them after with kind words.
and lastly, when planning, keep things short and to the point. One sentence that summarizes the story in a fun and memorable way (acting it out, using a prop, etc) is way better than 3 paragraphs of deep theology! :D
We are super excited for this Sunday and can’t wait to see you there!
Let’s raise a generation of leaders who look like Jesus—full of kindness, servant hearted, couragous, and marked by the Holy Spirit! Thanks for journeying with us in Kingdom leadership.