Family devotionals just got waaaay easier...
The Summer Family Devo 2022 will:
* give you high-quality faith resources at the click of a mouse
* involve all your kids from 3-15 with easy-to-digest, bitesize devotionals
* make family devos FUN again!
Do you:
--> want to teach your kids about Jesus?
--> get distracted by everyone's busy routines?
--> struggle to find resources which work?
--> not always know where or how to start?
Sounds like you need the...
Summer Family Devo 2022
Lead your family through the book of James this summer!
The Summer Family Devo is a set of downloadable PDFs to help those much-desired-for family devotions actually happen!
The book of James has been split in short, bitesize, REALISTIC chunks, with a clear plan for completing the whole book across a typical 6-week summer break.
Then there are related activity sheets, colouring pages, quizzes, a progress wallchart and so much more...all to help your kids have FUN as they get into the Bible this summer!
What's inside the Summer Family Devo 2022?
This is a digital product, so you get instant access! No waiting for delivery!
No printer? No problem! Simply select 'digital only' at checkout, and you'll only pay for those resources which work on a device.
Please note: nothing will be sent through the post.
24 x simple 5min devotions through the book of James (that's 4 per week across a typical 6-week summer break)
6 x end-of-week family quizzes about that week's readings in James. We bring the questions, you add the prizes and competitive spirit!
56 x preschooler prompt cards from the book of James - perfect for a 3-5yr old, or any child for whom the unabridged Bible is too much. Cut these out, pop them in a bowl, and let your child pick out a different one each day!
42 x in-depth devotions - these go a bit deeper into the book of James. Perfect for us grown-ups, or for your teens!
6 x memory verse printables - stick these up around the home to help learn 6 key verses from the book of James! Or download them as phone wallpaper - great for you or your phone-owning child! (Printables only available in 'printable' option.)
6 x gorgeous colouring pages, exclusively designed for the devo by Sophie Killingley. Perfect for rainy days! (Only available in 'printable' option.)
6 x activity sheets - one per week, related to the week's readings in James. Print as many times as you like for each child. Perfect for road trips! (Only available in 'printable' option.)
1 x wallchart - stick this on the wall and track your progress through the book of James together with stickers or colouring! (Only available in 'printable' option.)
1 x child's journal through the book of James. A super resource for your older kids and teens who love to write and draw. (NB this is a digital product; spiral binding is not included.) (Only available in 'printable' option.)
Just imagine...
- ...watching your kids enjoy reading the Bible
- ...having ready-to-go activities at your fingertips for road trips, waiting room ordeals and rainy days this summer
- ...knowing that your kids are growing in faith and understanding
- ...uniting your family over God's word - without them even realising!
- ...getting to the end of the summer to discover your whole family just read an entire book of the Bible!
BONUSES!
So you might be thinking, "Sounds good, but could MY FAMILY actually keep this up?"
Relax! Included in your Family Summer Devo are TWO bonuses which I really think will help!
1. Video encouragements
on topics such as:
- "My kids don't want to read the Bible!"
- "What if they don't understand what we're reading?"
- "Help! We're so behind!"
- "How do I answer their big questions?"
2. Facebook community
to keep us accountable
Connect with other Christian parents just like you! Share the things that worked and the things that didn't, ask for help or tips, laugh and cry together! I'll be active in the group too, and together we'll crack James with our families this summer!
Who's behind the Summer Family Devo 2022?
Hello! I'm Lucy, a parent just like you. My vicar husband Al and I live in York, England, with our four kids who arrived by birth and adoption. They're currently aged 7-12 with social lives to rival the Kardashians.
Honestly! We spend our lives getting them to school, football training, gymnastics, dance, brass group, parties, playdates and church groups. Oh yeah, and we try and fit in our own jobs too...
Life is FULL ON. And, while we know that God has given us a clear mandate as Christian parents to teach our kids about God (Deut. 6:4-9), with the best will in the world, it can be a struggle.
So I create resources to encourage, equip and resource families just like ours. Families where no one sits still. Families with crazy schedules. Families dealing with the challenges of neurodiversity, early life trauma and mental health battles. In other words: normal families!
I blog at The Hope-Filled Family and share encouragement on Instagram and Facebooktoo. When I'm not caring for my kids or working, I love to cook, eat, read, make music, and spend time with friends. And I run on chocolate.
How does the Summer Family Devo work?
Watch the Welcome video - this will help you navigate the devo.
Download the resources to your device, printing those you'd like hard copies of.
Pick a day and time to get started. Meal time? Bedtime? Whenever works best for your family.
Start with the Family Devotions. These comprise a few verses to read from James, plus 2-3 short questions.
Got preschoolers? Switch out the Family Devotions for the Preschooler Bible Prompts!
Now the world's your oyster! Select as many or as few of the remaining resources as you like. Kids enjoy colouring? Print the colouring Bible verse sheets. Fancy a memory verse challenge? Use the memory verse graphics. Road trip coming up? Get the activity sheets printed off. Competitive family members? Use the end-of-week quizzes!
So...who is the Summer Family Devo for?
- Struggle to 'fit in' daily faith input with their kids
- Feel like headless chickens, running around keeping the family going
- Don't have the time to find or create good resources
- Want to give their kids a solid Christian foundation
- Are committed to finding just 20 minutes per week during the summer holidays
- Would love to use this summer for long-term Kingdom value!
It's NOT for you if you...
- Are happy to leave your kids' discipleship to Sunday school (1hr per week? Sure, if you think so...)
- Aren't fussed about teaching your kids God's word (I mean, the world has a verrrrrry different agenda, but if you think that's preferable, then go ahead)
- Already have a family happily doing daily Bible studies together (woaaaah, gimme some tips!)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What happens when I check out?
You'll receive an email receipt and course access instructions. Look out for these emails. If they're not in your inbox, check your spam or promotions folders.
Will anything be shipped to me?
No, this is an entirely digital product. That means no waiting for the postie to come!
I don't have a printer! Does this matter?
No! Just opt for the 'digital only' product at checkout. This ensures you don't end up paying for resources you're not going to use. However, if there's any way you can print the resources - for example at work or a parent's house - I strongly recommend getting the full Devo pack, as the activity and colouring sheets are LEGENDARY!
How do I access my printables?
Once you've checked out, you'll receive an email with access instructions. Following these instructions will take you to the printables, which you can then easily download and print - but any problems, just give me a shout: lucyrycroft3@gmail.com
How much time is this Devo going to take?
There are 4 devotions to do each week across a 6-week period. I estimate each devotion will take around 5min. So - 20min per week. Not a big investment - but one which will pay great dividends!
I'm not very knowledgeable about the Bible. Will I be able to lead this well for my kids?
Absolutely you will! Everything you need is in the Devo, and the questions are either closed (where the answers can be found in the text) or open (which instigate discussion - no right/wrong answers, just opinions and ideas). You can TOTALLY do this!
My kids don't like sitting down! Is this going to work for them?
With such short, manageable devotions, you don't have to sit down! Why not do them in the car en route to holiday or a day out? Or perhaps in the garden, on a swing or trampoline. Or listen to an audio Bible, then chat through the questions while you're walking along the road (this is actually Biblical - see Deut. 6:7!).
What happens if we don't finish the Summer Family Devo by the end of the summer?
Relax! The Summer Family Devo will be up and available for at least a year, and probably longer! If I do take it down, I'll make sure to give you plenty of warning so that you can download all the resources and have them forever.
The main thing for you to know is: you have as long as it takes to do this devotional!
Can I make multiple copies for my Sunday school group?
The price has been set deliberately low to ensure easy accessibility and affordability for regular families. If people start to print these resources in huge quantities then, as their creator, I lose out financially. I'm not trying to make millions, but this is my livelihood.
By all means photocopy as many as you need for the number of kids you have in your household - large families are very welcome to copy as many resources as they need! But I'd appreciate it if you could let me know (lucyrycroft3@gmail.com) if you'd like to make copies beyond that. 'll always try and work with you to come up with a fair deal - and sometimes I'll be able to say 'Go for it!' for no extra charge! But please ask first :) Thank you so much.
What if I have questions about the Summer Family Devo?
You can either pop them on the Summer Family Devo Facebook group, or email me at lucyrycroft3@gmail.com
What if I'm not happy with the Summer Family Devo?
As this is a digital product, it's impossible to return! But if you've checked out the resources and decided they're not for you, let me know at lucyrycroft3@gmail.com, and I'm sure we can come to some kind of arrangement.
What are you waiting for?!
If you're looking to get into great spiritual habits with your kids, but your schedule is crazy and your kids have a goldfish-like attention span, then you need some poker-hot resources available at the click of a mouse!
I've done the hard work for you, so why make life any harder for yourself and your family?
Plus, join with dozens of other families reading James together this summer! Encourage and equip each other. This is going to be FUN!
Are you in?!