Church Family Moment for Sunday, October 12, 2025

By Director of Spiritual Formation Rebecca Guzman

(The Proclamation of the Gospel for the Salvation of Humankind – Luke 4:42–44)

1. The Great Ends of the Church: The Great Ends of the Church are six guiding purposes that help us understand why the Church exists and what we are called to do together. Over the next few weeks, we’ll explore each one. The first Great End is “the proclamation of the gospel for the salvation of humankind.” This means sharing the good news of God’s love in all that we say and do. Green Hill Presbyterian Church in Alabama has six beautiful stained glass windows that illustrate each one. We will be looking at them in Children’s Worship. Check them out!
2. Craft: Good News Megaphone: Make a “Good News Megaphone” using a paper cup and pipe cleaner handle like the one pictured here. Decorate it and write Luke 4:43 on the side: “I must proclaim the good news of God’s kingdom in other cities too, for I was sent for this purpose.” This craft reminds us that our voices and our actions can carry God’s good news everywhere we go.
3. Game: Gospel Tag: Play a game of “Gospel Tag.” One person starts as “Jesus,” sharing the good news. When they tag someone, that person joins hands and becomes part of the growing “blob.” The game continues until everyone is connected—just like God’s love spreads when we share it!
4. Wonder Together

1. 1. I wonder why Jesus wanted to tell everyone about God’s love.
   2. I wonder how we can share good news in our daily lives.
   3. I wonder what it means to show God’s love through our actions.