Episode 5 | How to Serve Like Jesus

This week on Northside Kids DriveTime, we're taking a ride back through Sunday's Bible lesson and discovering what it means to serve like Jesus!

Jesus taught that His followers don't try to get even or only do the minimum. Instead, we choose kindness, generosity, and love because Jesus served us first. Join us for a fun game, an interactive Bible story, Memory Madness, Mission Possible, and practical ways to let our light shine this week!

Bible Story

Matthew 5:38–42

Main Idea

Let's Serve Like Jesus

Monthly Bible Truth

I Am Designed for a Purpose

Big Idea

God designed us to serve others with love because Jesus first served us.

📖 Memory Verse

"Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven."
Matthew 5:16b (CSB)🚗 This Episode Includes

Talk about these questions together:

• What's the kindest thing someone has ever done for you?
• How did it make you feel?
• Who can our family serve together this week?
• What is one way we can "go the extra mile" for someone else?

Keep the Conversation Going

Ask your child:

• What surprised you about what Jesus taught?
• Why do you think serving can sometimes be difficult?
• How did Jesus serve us?
• How can serving others help our light shine for Jesus?

Remember:

Who do we follow? Jesus!

What do we do? Be with Jesus!

How do we live? Live Sent!

We'll see you Thursday for another Follow Jesus Bootcamp as we continue learning practical faith skills to help us follow Jesus every day!

Episode 4 • Follow Jesus Bootcamp

RAP: Read. Ask. Pray.

Thursday, August 6

This Week's Faith Skill

Read the Bible

Big Truth:
I can read the Bible every day because God wants to speak to me.

The Bible isn't just another book. It is God's Word! Every time we open our Bible, God teaches us how to know Him, follow Jesus, and live the life He designed for us.

This Sunday at Northside Kids

Don't miss this Sunday!

Pick up your August Adventure Land Tag!

Collect a brand-new tag every month during the school year. Clip them to your backpack, lunchbox, sports bag, or keychain as a reminder of what God is teaching you.

August Theme:
I Am Designed for a Purpose

Bible Story

Josiah Discovers God's Word

2 Kings 22–23

King Josiah was only eight years old when he became king, but he wanted to honor God. While repairing the Temple, workers discovered God's forgotten Word. When Josiah heard it read, he realized the people had drifted away from God. He gathered everyone together, read God's Word aloud, and led the nation back to following the Lord.

One forgotten Bible changed an entire nation.

Today's Big Idea

The Bible is God's Word.

When I read it, I learn how to follow Jesus every day.

🎤 This Week's Faith Skill

A simple way to spend time with Jesus every day.

📖 Read

Read a few verses each day. Start small and be consistent.

Ask

Ask questions as you read.

• What does this teach me about God?
• What does this teach me about Jesus?
• Is there something I should obey today?
• Is there a promise I should believe?

Pray

Talk to God about what you read.

Ask Him to help you understand His Word and live it out.

Memory Verse of the Month

As we spend time with Jesus, His light shines through our lives for others to see.

Episode 3 • The Wise & Foolish Builder

Matthew 7:24–29

I Am Designed for a Purpose

Bottom Line

Following Jesus isn't just about hearing God's Word. It's about living it every day.

Big Truth

Jesus wants us to build our lives on Him. When we obey His Word, our lives have a strong foundation that can stand through anything.

Memory Verse Song of the Month

Jesus tells a story about two people building a house. Learn God's Word through music.

Memory verse song for August 2026

Episode 002 | What Is a Disciple?

Every great adventure starts with one step.

This week we're kicking off Follow Jesus Bootcamp, a seven-week series designed to help kids build practical faith skills they can use every day. In this first episode, Pastor Rich explains what it really means to be a disciple of Jesus.

Being a disciple isn't about knowing the most Bible facts. It's about following Jesus one step at a time.

Kids will learn the simple framework we use at Northside Kids:

Head – What does God want me to know?

Heart – What is the Holy Spirit showing me?

Hands – What does God want me to do?

We'll also meet Jesus' very first disciples, memorize Hebrews 4:16, pray for children in Mongolia, and leave every family with a practical challenge they can use all week long.

In This Episode

• What a disciple really is
• The three questions every follower of Jesus should ask
• Jesus calls His first disciples (Matthew 4:18–22)
• Memory Verse: Hebrews 4:16
• Weekly DriveTime Challenge
• Around the World Prayer: Mongolia
• Family discussion question

This Week's DriveTime Challenge

Every morning, pray:

"Jesus, help me follow You today."

Then every evening, ask yourself these three questions:

Head
What did God teach me today?

Heart
What was the Holy Spirit showing me today?

Hands
How did I follow Jesus today?

Write your answers down or talk about them together as a family.

Family Conversation

Ask everyone in the car or around the dinner table:

Which is hardest for you?

• Learning God's Word?
• Listening to the Holy Spirit?
• Obeying what God says?

Take turns answering and encourage one another as you grow together.

Memory Verse

Don't Miss This!

Back-to-School • Back-to-Church Kickoff
Sunday, August 9

Join us as we celebrate Promotion Sunday, welcome our new Kindergartners, launch our brand-new ParentLife Life Group, and invite families to start the school year growing together in Jesus.

Service Times
9:30 AM & 11:00 AM

About Northside Kids DriveTime

Northside Kids DriveTime is a weekly podcast from Northside Kids that helps children and families continue growing in their faith throughout the week. Every episode includes Bible teaching, practical faith skills, memory verses, family conversations, prayer, and fun along the way.

Know Jesus. Follow Jesus. Live for Him every day.

When Elijah met a widow with almost nothing left, God showed everyone that He always keeps His promises. Tune in for a fun-filled episode packed with laughs, interactive games, a Bible story, family conversation starters, and a challenge to trust God this week.

Summer is almost over, and you know what that means... it's time for the biggest party of the year!

Sunday, August 9, we're kicking off a brand-new school year at Northside Kids.

Parents, this year we're launching something brand new just for you!

 ParentLife Life Group at 11:00 AM. You'll study the same Bible truth your kids are learning, meet other parents, and discover simple ways to disciple your family at home.