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Trinity 14 Family Devotions

Parents, this is a basic outline of how you might do family devotions each day this week. Each devotion takes less than five minutes, though time will vary depending on your child’s participation and questions. When you do devotions, remember to pick a common spot each day, whether it’s at a family altar or bedside before going to sleep. Whatever the case, consistency is key. Remember that “repetition is the mother of learning” (repetitio est mater studiorum). Should you have any questions, feel free to email, text, or call.

Divine Service Setting Three – Offertory (LSB 192)

Monday (09/11/2023)

  1. Say the Invocation – “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
  2. Read “Jesus Heals ten Men with Leprosy (Luke 17)” in The Story Bible, pgs. 377–379. Explain the Vocabulary Words on pg. 377 (lepers, Samaritan).
  3. Sing the Offertory. The recording is available above.
  4. Pray the Lord’s Prayer. Teach your child to fold their hands.

Tuesday (09/12/2023)

  1. Say the Invocation – “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
  2. Teach the First Commandment– “You shall have no other gods.” Ask your child what we mean when we say the word “God.” Explain that our God is “Father, Son (Jesus), and Holy Spirit.” It’s okay if this is confusing for your child at this point. It’s more about learning the words right now. Say the First Commandment together with your child. Repeat if necessary.
  3. Sing the Offertory. The recording is available above.
  4. Pray the Lord’s Prayer. Teach your child to fold their hands.

Wednesday (09/13/2023)

  1. Say the Invocation – “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
  2. Read The Thankful Leper (Arch Book). Answer any questions your children may have.
  3. Sing the Offertory. The recording is available above.
  4. Pray the Lord’s Prayer. Teach your child to fold their hands.

Thursday (09/14/2023)

  1. Say the Invocation – “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
  2. Review the First Commandment – “You shall have no other gods.” Review that our God is “Father, Son (Jesus), and Holy Spirit.” Ask your child what God wants from us in the First Commandment. Answers will vary. Explain one or two ways that we would break the First Commandment (see pgs. 58–66 in the Small Catechism for ideas).
  3. Sing the Offertory. The recording is available above.
  4. Pray the Lord’s Prayer.Teach your child to fold their hands.

Friday (09/15/2023)

  1. Say the Invocation – “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
  2. Show the art card “Jesus Heals the Ten Lepers (Luke 17:11–19).” Ask your child what they remember about the Ten Lepers. Ask what is happening on the right side of the artwork. Explain if necessary. Remind your child what Jesus said to the Samaritan who returned: “Your faith has saved you.” Explain that faith in Jesus saves us from sin and eternal death.
  3. Sing the Offertory. The recording is available above.
  4. Pray the Lord’s Prayer. Teach your child to fold their hands.

Saturday (09/16/2023)

  1. Say the Invocation – “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
  2. Review the First Commandment– “You shall have no other gods.” Ask your child who our God is. (“Father, Son (Jesus), and Holy Spirit.”) Tell your child we know who God is (“Father, Son, and Holy Spirit”) because Jesus taught us this (Read Matthew 28:19). Explain that we are Christians, named after Jesus Christ, so we follow the Bible, which is Jesus’s teaching.
  3. Sing the Offertory. The recording is available above.
  4. Pray the Lord’s Prayer. Remind your child to fold their hands.