Church Family Moment for Sunday, April 19, 2026

By Director of Spiritual Formation Rebecca Guzman

1. Create: Faith Tree (Vine and Branches)
   In today’s Gospel scripture, Jesus tells us that we are the branches connected to the vine (Jesus). Create a “faith tree” or vine and branches to remind you of this connection. You can use this one if you would like! On each leaf, write the name of a person or group that grows because of their connection to Jesus. As you make it, think about staying connected to Jesus helps you grow.
2. Illustrated Reading: The Call of Jeremiah

This is an especially powerful passage for young people. Listen to a dramatic reading that has been set to art here. Listen to it at least twice since the video is so short. What do you hear in the passage? What are Jeremiah’s reasons for not hearing God’s call? How does God respond?

3. Game: “With God’s Help, I Can!”
   Play a game similar to “Simon Says.” One person calls out an action (hop on one foot, clap three times, spin in a circle, etc.). Before doing the action, everyone must say, “With God’s help, I can!” If someone forgets to say it first, they pause until the next round. This reminds us that we don’t do things alone—God helps us.
4. Wonder Together

• I wonder how God is calling you, like Jeremiah.
• I wonder what it means to stay connected to Jesus, the vine.
• I wonder when you have needed God’s help to do something hard.
• I wonder how we can help one another grow in faith.