church school lesson 
You are part of two families

Did you ever wonder who's idea was it to have moms and dads and brothers and sisters? Of course, it was God! God invented families! God 'invented' family so that our parents could love and take care of us and so that we could learn from and be friends with our brothers and sisters. But, did you know that your family at home is not the only family you are a part of?
 
In today's lesson we'll read Matthew 12:46-50. In this story, we hear Jesus telling others that His family is, "Those who do God's will." That means that if you believe in God, follow the 'golden rule' of treating others the way you want to be treated, and are loving and kind....then you are also a part of God's family!
 
Ask your family at home some questions about being a part of God's family. Here are a few to get you started:
*When did you FIRST hear about Jesus?
*When did you first go to church?
*Why do you believe in God/Jesus?
*What do you like most about being a part of God's family?