Church Family Moment for Sunday, August 3, 2025

By Director of Spiritual Formation Rebecca Guzman

Read Aloud: The Biggest House in the World

In today’s story, Jesus reminds us that life is not about storing up stuff just for ourselves. The Biggest House in the World by Leo Lionni tells of a snail who keeps building a bigger and fancier shell until it’s so heavy, he can’t move at all. It’s a story within a story—just like Jesus’ parable—and it helps us think about what really matters. Watch the readaloud here. (Thanks to Carolyn C. Brown at worshipingwithchildren.com)

2. Play: Needs vs. Wants: Play this simple online game to sort what we need versus what we want. Then talk as a family about what truly matters most to you.
3. Try It: Carrying Too Much: Set up a simple obstacle course at home. Go through it once with empty hands and again while carrying bags full of “stuff.” How did it feel different? This is like the story Jesus told—sometimes carrying too much can weigh us down.
   (Adapted from Shannon Kelly, lessonplans.episcopalchurch.org)
4. Wonder Questions

• I wonder what Jesus wants us to remember about what’s most important
• I wonder how we can live with gratitude instead of worry
• I wonder what treasures in heaven might look like