{"id":10069,"date":"2024-08-28T11:08:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T17:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wonderink.org\/?p=10069"},"modified":"2024-08-23T13:59:13","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T19:59:13","slug":"unexpected-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wonderink.org\/unexpected-series\/","title":{"rendered":"New Series: Unexpected"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Water from a rock? A talking donkey? An impossible longing fulfilled? Food from almost nothing? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this series, kids will discover that, as God works on behalf of His people, He often works in unexpected ways to bring about His plans in His timing. He hears our prayers, His gifts are good, and His plans cannot be stopped. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What will God do next? No one can possibly imagine. But it is possible for us to believe God can use anything to care for His people\u2014even rocks and a donkey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>So even in the darkest place, where all seems impossible and unimaginable, we can take hope in the fact that God is there.\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Unexpected Series Overview Video\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/874931603?h=05508475ea&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Series Invitation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes being a minister can be incredibly fulfilling. We see God move in people\u2019s hearts and lives in beautiful, miraculous, transformative ways, and we get a front row seat to the amazing power of the Holy Spirit to bring life and healing to broken places.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes being a minister can be incredibly difficult. We walk with people through deep sorrow and gut-wrenching grief, and we hear them cry out, \u201cHow long, oh Lord, will You hide Yourself from us?\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In both of these experiences, we can find hope in the same place: the unfailing faithfulness of our God.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this series, we are going to reflect on places where God shows up in unexpected ways. He shows up in good times and in bad times. He shows up in places we would least expect, let alone imagine. And He shows up in ways that underscore His love for us and for the whole world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>God remains faithful. It is His desire that all come to know Him and His love (<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=2%20Peter%203:9&amp;src=tools&amp;version=NIRV\">2 Peter 3:9<\/a>). So even in the darkest place, where all seems impossible and unimaginable, we can take hope in the fact that God is there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What unexpected moment of faithful provision does God have for you in the next few weeks? 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Children discover they are Known by God, Loved by Jesus, and Led by the Holy Spirit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check Out These Helpful Resources!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Curriculum Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wonderink.org\/try-wonder-ink-childrens-curriculum-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 10 Reasons to Try Wonder Ink Children\u2019s Curriculum for Free<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wonderink.org\/best-childrens-curriculum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 Things that Make a Great Children\u2019s Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wonderink.org\/bible-based-childrens-curriculum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why You Need to Make Sure You\u2019re Using a Bible-Based Children\u2019s Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wonderink.org\/blog\/orientation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wonder Ink Orientation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teaching and Leading Children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wonderink.org\/known-loved-and-led-helping-children-know-who-they-were-created-to-be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Known, Loved, and Led: Helping Children Know Who They Were Created to Be<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wonderink.org\/bible-to-life-childrens-ministry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wonderink.org\/bible-to-life-childrens-ministry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bringing the Bible to Life in Your Children\u2019s Ministry<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wonderink.org\/kids-faith-formation-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What If We\u2019re Failing Kids at Faith Formation? 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