Family Worship (May 25)

Have you ever been caught in a storm? Maybe you were outside when it started raining hard, the wind blew fast, and thunder made loud booms. Storms can be scary! In today’s Bible story, the apostle Paul was in a HUGE storm on a ship with many other people. The waves crashed against the boat, and everyone was afraid. But Paul wasn’t scared. Why? Because God had promised to be with him and take care of everyone on the ship. Even though the ship broke into pieces, not one person was lost—just like God said!

Sometimes, life feels like a storm. Things don’t go the way we expect. We feel scared, sad, or stuck. But just like God was with Paul, God is with us too. He’s always working, even when we can’t see it. Today, we’ll learn that God is in control, and His plan always wins—even in the middle of the storm.

Acts 27:23–24 (NIV)
“Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’”

Discussion Questions

1. Why do you think Paul wasn’t afraid during the storm?
2. What does this story teach us about how God takes care of us when life gets hard?
3. Can you think of a time you felt scared or worried? How can you remember that God is with you during those times?

Activity – “Paper Boat Promises”
What You Need: A sheet of paper for each family member, markers or crayons, a shallow container of water (like a sink or bowl)
Instructions:

• Help each family member fold a paper boat (you can look up simple instructions online).
• On your boat, write a promise from God or something you want to trust God with (examples: “God loves me,” “God is always with me,” “God has a plan for my life”).
• Float the boats in the water.
• Talk about how even when storms come, God helps us stay afloat. He is our safe place in every storm.

Prayer
Dear God, Thank You for always being with us—even when things feel scary or confusing. Help us to trust You like Paul did. When storms come into our lives, remind us that You are in control, and Your plan is good. Give our family courage and faith to see what You are doing, even when we don’t understand. We love You, and we know You will never leave us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Memory Work

New City Catechism
21. What sort of Redeemer is needed to bring us back to God?
One who is truly human and also truly God.

Memory Verse
Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God proves true; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.