John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
THEME HOOK
Discovering true love despite the Valentine’s Day hype.
Kids hear about “love” everywhere in February—candy hearts, crushes, and silly movies—but those messages are confusing and don’t last. Sometimes, “love” sounds like it’s just about feelings or gifts, and that can leave kids feeling left out or unsure what real love is.
The LOVE of God 4-week series helps children look past all the Valentine’s Day hype to discover what real love looks like in the Bible. Each week, we’ll investigate a new story that spells L-O-V-E and shows why God’s love is the best love of all.
GOSPEL CONNECTION
Across L-O-V-E, children trace the storyline of redemption: humanity’s fall, God’s rescuing pursuit, Christ’s victorious sacrifice, and the promise of eternal life. Each week points beyond “try harder” to trusting Jesus’ finished work.
FIVE WEEK LESSON OVERVIEW
WEEK 1
God’s Love is (L) Long-Suffering
Bible Story
Adam & Eve Disobey but God Still Cares (Genesis 3)
Key Discovery
Even when I mess up, God still loves me and wants to forgive me.
Takeaway
I can always ask God for forgiveness and know He will still love me.
WEEK 2
God’s Love is (O) One-of-a-Kind
Bible Story
The Parable of the Lost Sheep (Matthew 18:10-14)
Key Discovery
I am so important to God that He will always come looking for me.
Takeaway
I can remember that I matter to God and help others know they matter too.
WEEK 3
God’s Love is (V) Victorious
Bible Story
Jesus and Nicodemus (John 3:1-21)
Key Discovery
Jesus loves me so much that He gave His life so I can live forever with Him.
Takeaway
I can always trust Jesus to save me and give me hope for forever.
WEEK 4
God’s Love is (E) Eternal
Bible Story
David’s Song & John the Baptist’s Birth (Psalm 139:13-18; Luke 1:39-45)
Key Discovery
God’s love for me never ends—He has loved me since before I was born.
Takeaway
I can always trust that God will love me no matter what, every single day.
WEEK 5
LOVE is for Sharing
Bible Story
The Early Church Shares Everything (Acts 2:42–47)
Key Discovery
God’s love grows stronger when we share it with others through kindness and community.
Takeaway
I can show God’s love by sharing what I have and helping others know about Jesus.
This year during the Fridays in Lent, there will be awesome fish dinners available to pick up at LifeBridge.
The organization, “Charitable Heroes Achieving Memorable Performances” (aka: “CHAMP”) will be doing this at LifeBridge as a fundraiser while their permanent location is being finished.
CHAMP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity organized to raise funds to promote Youth Activities, (Scouts, Special Olympics, Little League), provide scholarships to graduating High School Seniors, and assist Veterans organizations.
These Fish Dinners help them raise money for these and other causes.
Dinners include the following:
$14/Plate Option
Fried Fish
Potato Salad
Pinto Beans
Coleslaw
Hush Puppies
$16/Plate Option
Grilled Fish
Potato Salad
Pinto Beans
Coleslaw
Hush Puppies
Sweets available at pick-up. *Donations Accepted.*
They can be picked up on during the following:
February 20
4:30 – 7:00 PM
February 27
4:30 – 7:00 PM
March 6
4:30 – 7:00 PM
March 13
4:30 – 7:00 PM
MArch 20
4:30 – 7:00 PM
March 27
4:30 – 7:00 PM
April 3 (Good Friday)
3:30 – 6:00 PM
Why cook? Pick up dinner at LifeBridge on Fridays this Lent and help others out while doing it!
Ladies, join us for a sweet time of food, fellowship, and fun! We’ll be heading to Brookwood Café for lunch together followed by some shopping in the gift store.
Meet in the LifeBridge parking lot no later than 10:15 AM. We will caravan to Brookwood.
Everyone pays for their own lunch!
It’s always a wonderful time to connect, laugh, and enjoy each other’s company. We’d love for you to come join us!
LifeBridge Community Church is pleased to announce a FREE Community Thrift Store, designed to bless our community and assist those in need.
Everyone is invited to shop for clothing, household items, toys, and more, all at no cost.
We will be collecting donations of gently used items on Thursday, March 19, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.Any remaining items will be donated to a women’s shelter.
DATE
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
ITEM DROP OFF
Thursday, March 19, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
LOCATION
LifeBridge Community Church
Together, we have the opportunity to transform generosity into meaningful impact.