Hi Parents and Grandparents,
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and was able to spend time with your family. It's hard to believe that this year has only a few days left. 2011 was a great year for me. I hope it was for you as well. I feel closer to God than I have ever been before. I am looking forward to what He has planned for me in 2012. Its an incredible feeling to know that He is in control of it all.
If you have not registered for the Family Plus event on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, please click here to learn more about the event. There will be something for every parent. You do not want to miss this special night The New Generation Team has planned for you. I hope to see you there.
As the New Year begins, your preschooler will learn about an important and valuable part of his/her spiritual growth – the love of God. Preschoolers will understand that God loves and cares for each one of them. Bible stories this month will highlight how
• God cares for them
• God gives them what they need
• God helps them
• God is with them everywhere they go
• God gives them a family
This Sunday, January 1, 2012 your preschooler will hear a story about -
Noah (Genesis 6:9-10,14-22; 7:1,13-19; 8:1-3,13-20; 9:12-16)
Bible Story Brief -
• Noah obeyed and loved God. One day God told Noah about a flood that would cover the earth. God told Noah to build an ark to protect Noah, his family, and many animals.
• God told Noah exactly how to build the ark from cypress wood with sticky tar to keep the water out. The ark had three floors, rooms and stalls, a roof, a window, and a door on the side. Noah obeyed God and built the ark from God’s instructions.
• When the ark was finished, Noah stored food on it. God sent two of every animal onto the ark. God told Noah to take his family onto the ark. When they were all inside, God shut the door.
• It rained and rained for forty days. The flood covered the tops o fthe mountains. The ark floated on the water. Everyone in the ark was safe. Finally, the rain stopped. God sent a wind and dried up the water until the ground appeared.
• God said to Noah, “Come out of the ark. Bring your family and the animals.” Noah, his family, and all of the animals came out of the ark. Noah built an altar and thanked God for His care.
Bible Truth - God cares for us and helps us.
Life Application - I can discover God cares for me.
Bible Verse - God cared for Noah. Genesis 8:1
Conversation Starter - Use the weekly take home page to review the Bible verse and Bible story. Comment: “God cared for Noah. God also cares for you.”
Reminders -
* Our Family Plus Event is Wednesday, January 4th. This is a New Generation can't miss event.
* February 24 - Preschool Pajama Party ages 3 year olds - Kindergarten
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I pray that you have a safe and happy New Year!
Bridget :)
Friday, December 30, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - December 23
Hi Parents and Grandparents,
I have spent a lot of time with my family this week. I have really enjoyed our time together. Time is so precious to us all. I hope you are able to relax and enjoy spending time with your family too.
I want to remind you of the Christmas Eve Eve Service tonight. There are two services 6pm and 7:30pm. We will have childcare for babies - 3 year olds. The Christmas video that the New Generation team has been working on, will be shown at both of these services tonight. I know that you will enjoy it as much as I did.
Reminders:
* Our Family Plus Event is Wednesday, January 4th. This is a New Generation can't miss event. For more details on this event
* Sunday, December 25th - One service at 10:30am. No Groups will be meeting and there will be no childcare.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Merry Christmas!
Bridget :)
I have spent a lot of time with my family this week. I have really enjoyed our time together. Time is so precious to us all. I hope you are able to relax and enjoy spending time with your family too.
I want to remind you of the Christmas Eve Eve Service tonight. There are two services 6pm and 7:30pm. We will have childcare for babies - 3 year olds. The Christmas video that the New Generation team has been working on, will be shown at both of these services tonight. I know that you will enjoy it as much as I did.
Reminders:
* Our Family Plus Event is Wednesday, January 4th. This is a New Generation can't miss event. For more details on this event
* Sunday, December 25th - One service at 10:30am. No Groups will be meeting and there will be no childcare.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Merry Christmas!
Bridget :)
Friday, December 16, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - December 16
Hi Parents and Grandparents,
I hope you all are enjoying the month of December. It's hard to believe that 2011 is almost over. Make sure you take time these last few weeks to make new memories with your family. Take time to remember what all the celebration is all about.
This Sunday December 18, 2011 We will combine two lessons this week -
Good News! Jesus Was Born (Luke 2:1-20) and Wise Men visited Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12)
Bible Story Brief -
• Caesar Augustus wanted to count all of the people in his empire. Joseph and Mary had to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem to be counted. It was almost time for Mary’s baby to be born.
• When Mary and Joseph reached Bethlehem, the inn, where travelers stayed, was full. Mary and Joseph had to find a different place to stay. That night, Mary’s baby was born! Mary wrapped Baby Jesus in soft cloths. Gently, she laid Him in the manger.
• In the fields nearby, shepherds cared for their sheep. Suddenly, they saw an angel and a bright light shining around them. The shepherds were frightened. The angel said, “Do not be afraid. I have good news for you! Today in Bethlehem, a baby has been born. The baby is Jesus, God’s Son. You will find Him wrapped in soft cloths and lying in a manger.” Many more angels gathered and praised God.
• After the angels left, the shepherds said, “Let’s go see this baby called Jesus!” They found Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus – lying in the manger, just like the angel said. Mary remembered everything that happened. She thought about it over and over.
• On the way home, the shepherds thanked God. They told everyone they saw the good news: Jesus, God’s Son, had been born!
• Far from Bethlehem, wise men watched the stars in the nighttime sky. One night, they saw a bright, new star. They knew this star
meant a special child had been born. They wanted to see the child and bring Him gifts.
• The wise men traveled a long way across the desert. When they came to Jerusalem, they asked King Herod, “Where is the special child? We saw a bright star in the sky and knew He had been born. We have come to worship Him.”
• King Herod was not happy to hear this news. He asked the priests and teachers, “Where is this child?” They answered, “The Bible scroll says He will be born in Bethlehem.” King Herod told the wise men, “Go! Look for the boy. As soon as you find Him, tell me, so I can go and worship Him, too.”
• All the way to Bethlehem, the wise men followed the bright star. Finally, they saw it shining over a house. Inside, they saw Jesus with His mother, Mary. The men bowed down to worship Jesus. They gave Him their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
• When it was time to leave, God told the wise men in a dream not to go back to Jerusalem. So, they took a different road home.
Bible Truths - God sent Jesus to be born. Wise men worshiped Jesus.
Life Applications- I can celebrate Jesus’ birth. I can worship Jesus.
Bible Verses - Good news! Jesus is born! Luke 2:10-11 The wise men worshiped Jesus. Matthew 2:11
Conversation Starter: Many families eat out at least one meal a week. As you wait in line for your food, review the Bible verse with your child. Guide him to recite it using a father’s voice, a mother’s voice, and finally a child’s voice. Remark: “When we celebrate Christmas we are celebrating Jesus’ birth.”
*Don't forget the Christmas Eve Eve services Friday, December 23rd at 6pm and 7:30pm. (This is when we will show the video your preschoolers have been working on!)
*Next Sunday, Christmas Day Service, is at 10:30.
Enjoy time with your families. Merry Christmas to each of you!
Bridget :)
I hope you all are enjoying the month of December. It's hard to believe that 2011 is almost over. Make sure you take time these last few weeks to make new memories with your family. Take time to remember what all the celebration is all about.
This Sunday December 18, 2011 We will combine two lessons this week -
Good News! Jesus Was Born (Luke 2:1-20) and Wise Men visited Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12)
Bible Story Brief -
• Caesar Augustus wanted to count all of the people in his empire. Joseph and Mary had to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem to be counted. It was almost time for Mary’s baby to be born.
• When Mary and Joseph reached Bethlehem, the inn, where travelers stayed, was full. Mary and Joseph had to find a different place to stay. That night, Mary’s baby was born! Mary wrapped Baby Jesus in soft cloths. Gently, she laid Him in the manger.
• In the fields nearby, shepherds cared for their sheep. Suddenly, they saw an angel and a bright light shining around them. The shepherds were frightened. The angel said, “Do not be afraid. I have good news for you! Today in Bethlehem, a baby has been born. The baby is Jesus, God’s Son. You will find Him wrapped in soft cloths and lying in a manger.” Many more angels gathered and praised God.
• After the angels left, the shepherds said, “Let’s go see this baby called Jesus!” They found Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus – lying in the manger, just like the angel said. Mary remembered everything that happened. She thought about it over and over.
• On the way home, the shepherds thanked God. They told everyone they saw the good news: Jesus, God’s Son, had been born!
• Far from Bethlehem, wise men watched the stars in the nighttime sky. One night, they saw a bright, new star. They knew this star
meant a special child had been born. They wanted to see the child and bring Him gifts.
• The wise men traveled a long way across the desert. When they came to Jerusalem, they asked King Herod, “Where is the special child? We saw a bright star in the sky and knew He had been born. We have come to worship Him.”
• King Herod was not happy to hear this news. He asked the priests and teachers, “Where is this child?” They answered, “The Bible scroll says He will be born in Bethlehem.” King Herod told the wise men, “Go! Look for the boy. As soon as you find Him, tell me, so I can go and worship Him, too.”
• All the way to Bethlehem, the wise men followed the bright star. Finally, they saw it shining over a house. Inside, they saw Jesus with His mother, Mary. The men bowed down to worship Jesus. They gave Him their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
• When it was time to leave, God told the wise men in a dream not to go back to Jerusalem. So, they took a different road home.
Bible Truths - God sent Jesus to be born. Wise men worshiped Jesus.
Life Applications- I can celebrate Jesus’ birth. I can worship Jesus.
Bible Verses - Good news! Jesus is born! Luke 2:10-11 The wise men worshiped Jesus. Matthew 2:11
Conversation Starter: Many families eat out at least one meal a week. As you wait in line for your food, review the Bible verse with your child. Guide him to recite it using a father’s voice, a mother’s voice, and finally a child’s voice. Remark: “When we celebrate Christmas we are celebrating Jesus’ birth.”
*Don't forget the Christmas Eve Eve services Friday, December 23rd at 6pm and 7:30pm. (This is when we will show the video your preschoolers have been working on!)
*Next Sunday, Christmas Day Service, is at 10:30.
Enjoy time with your families. Merry Christmas to each of you!
Bridget :)
Friday, December 9, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - December 9
Hi Parents and Grandparents,
This week your preschoolers will learn that God chose Joseph to help care for Baby Jesus. God chose Joseph to be Jesus’ earthly father. Ask your preschooler questions like: “What are some things daddies do to make boys and girls laugh?” or “What do daddies look like?” Remind your preschooler that Jesus had an earthly daddy named Joseph, who helped care for Jesus. Pray with your preschooler, thanking God for Jesus and for daddies. If you miss any week this month due to travel or vacation, read the passage from the take home page to your preschooler. Discuss the story as a family and talk about ways your family can help to celebrate the good news of Jesus at Christmas.
This Sunday, December 11, 2011 Your preschooler will hear this story:
Mary and Joseph Heard Good News (Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-56)
Bible Story Brief -
• God sent an angel named Gabriel to the town of Nazareth to talk to a woman named Mary. “Mary,” the angel said, “God is pleased with you. He has chosen you.” Mary wondered what the angel meant. “Do not be afraid,” the angel said. “God has chosen you to be the mother of a special baby boy. His name will be Jesus.”
• Mary did not understand. Gabriel said, “You are part of God’s plan. The baby will be God’s Son.” Mary said, “I will do what God
wants me to do.”Mary went to visit her cousin, Elizabeth, who was expecting a baby. Elizabeth was very happy for Mary. Mary sang a song to thank God. Later, Mary returned home.
• Joseph was a kind man who loved God. He wanted to marry Mary and do the right things for her. One night, God sent an angel to Joseph in a dream. The angel said, “Joseph, do not be afraid to marry Mary. She is going to have a baby, God’s Son. You will name Him Jesus. He will help all people.”
• When Joseph awoke, he knew the words had come from God. Joseph did what God told him to do. Joseph and Mary were married. They became a family. They waited for the day Jesus would be born.
Bible Truth - God chose a family for Jesus.
Life Application - I can understand God chose Jesus’ family.
Bible Verse - You will give birth to a son and call Him Jesus. Luke 1:31
Conversation Starter - If you have time, purchase two matching sets of Christmas cards that feature the biblical theme of Christmas. Cut the front off of each card and make a matching game. Place all cards face up and challenge your child to find two cards that match. As you play the game, review the Bible verse, “You will give birth to a son and call Him Jesus. Luke 1:31.” Show your child Luke 1:31 in the Bible. With conversation, help your child understand God chose Jesus’ family. Say: “God chose Mary and Joseph as parents for Jesus.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Plus Event Jan 5
Preschool Pajama Party Feb 23 (3 year olds - Kindergarten)
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send me those sweet stories about your preschooler. I hope you have a blessed week!!
REMINDER: Your preschooler needs to wear blue jeans and a black long sleeve shirt for a video we will be filming Wednesday, December 14.
Thank You for sharing your preschooler with us,
Bridget :)
This week your preschoolers will learn that God chose Joseph to help care for Baby Jesus. God chose Joseph to be Jesus’ earthly father. Ask your preschooler questions like: “What are some things daddies do to make boys and girls laugh?” or “What do daddies look like?” Remind your preschooler that Jesus had an earthly daddy named Joseph, who helped care for Jesus. Pray with your preschooler, thanking God for Jesus and for daddies. If you miss any week this month due to travel or vacation, read the passage from the take home page to your preschooler. Discuss the story as a family and talk about ways your family can help to celebrate the good news of Jesus at Christmas.
This Sunday, December 11, 2011 Your preschooler will hear this story:
Mary and Joseph Heard Good News (Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-56)
Bible Story Brief -
• God sent an angel named Gabriel to the town of Nazareth to talk to a woman named Mary. “Mary,” the angel said, “God is pleased with you. He has chosen you.” Mary wondered what the angel meant. “Do not be afraid,” the angel said. “God has chosen you to be the mother of a special baby boy. His name will be Jesus.”
• Mary did not understand. Gabriel said, “You are part of God’s plan. The baby will be God’s Son.” Mary said, “I will do what God
wants me to do.”Mary went to visit her cousin, Elizabeth, who was expecting a baby. Elizabeth was very happy for Mary. Mary sang a song to thank God. Later, Mary returned home.
• Joseph was a kind man who loved God. He wanted to marry Mary and do the right things for her. One night, God sent an angel to Joseph in a dream. The angel said, “Joseph, do not be afraid to marry Mary. She is going to have a baby, God’s Son. You will name Him Jesus. He will help all people.”
• When Joseph awoke, he knew the words had come from God. Joseph did what God told him to do. Joseph and Mary were married. They became a family. They waited for the day Jesus would be born.
Bible Truth - God chose a family for Jesus.
Life Application - I can understand God chose Jesus’ family.
Bible Verse - You will give birth to a son and call Him Jesus. Luke 1:31
Conversation Starter - If you have time, purchase two matching sets of Christmas cards that feature the biblical theme of Christmas. Cut the front off of each card and make a matching game. Place all cards face up and challenge your child to find two cards that match. As you play the game, review the Bible verse, “You will give birth to a son and call Him Jesus. Luke 1:31.” Show your child Luke 1:31 in the Bible. With conversation, help your child understand God chose Jesus’ family. Say: “God chose Mary and Joseph as parents for Jesus.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Plus Event Jan 5
Preschool Pajama Party Feb 23 (3 year olds - Kindergarten)
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send me those sweet stories about your preschooler. I hope you have a blessed week!!
REMINDER: Your preschooler needs to wear blue jeans and a black long sleeve shirt for a video we will be filming Wednesday, December 14.
Thank You for sharing your preschooler with us,
Bridget :)
Thursday, December 1, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - December 1
Hey Parents and Grandparents,
Christmas is one of the most exciting times of the year for a preschooler. It is full of family, fun, food, and fellowship. This is sondergu
I have a sweet story from a preschool parent. The conversation was with a mother and her 4 year old son. She was telling him he needed to go and he was telling her he didn't need to. The mother told him he needed to go to his Wednesday night class so he could learn about Jesus. He replied with "I already know everything about Jesus." The mother then asked "Oh Yea, then where was Jesus born?" He said proudly with enthusiasm "Duh He was born in the United States." Then she told him that he would be going to class.
This Sunday, December 4, 2011, your child will hear about:
Isaiah Wrote that Jesus Would Be Born (Isaiah 1:1; 6:1,8; 7:14; 9:6-7; 11:1-5)
Bible story brief:
• Isaiah (eye ZAY uh) lived in Jerusalem in the country of Judah. Isaiah heard God say, “Who shall I send to tell people my message?”
• Isaiah said, “Send me, God. I will go.” Isaiah became a prophet. A prophet tells people what God wants them to know.
• God chose Isaiah to tell the people some wonderful news. Isaiah told people what God told him. He wrote about what God told him.
Isaiah told and wrote words about God’s special plan. Isaiah wrote that a young woman would have a son, a special baby boy. The
special baby would be God’s Son. The baby would be Jesus.
• God’s message helped the people know that Jesus would love all people. Jesus would help people understand more about God. He
would grow into a man. He would be wise. He would help people know and love God. He would always do what is right and would help
people.
• The words Isaiah wrote were written on a Bible scroll. People who heard or read the words on the Bible scroll knew that God was
planning to send His Son, Jesus.
Bible Truth - People wrote about God’s plan to send Jesus.
Life Application - I can know God promised to send Jesus.
Bible Verse - God will send a child to be born. Isaiah 7:14
Conversation Starter: You can have a nativity scene available for your child to arrange and use this month. As your child picks up Baby Jesus ask: “Who is that?” Open your Bible to Isaiah 7:14. Say: “Isaiah wrote God’s words in the Bible. They were about Baby Jesus. Isaiah tells us ‘God will send a child to be born.’” Ask: “Who was this child?” (Jesus)
*UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9. Deadline is this Sunday Dec. 4th.
Family Plus Event Jan 5
Wednesday Dec. 14 We will be shooting a video that will be shown during our Christmas Eve Eve service.
This video will include our 3 year olds through High School students. They will need to wear a black long sleeve shirt and blue jeans to participate in the shoot.
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send me those sweet stories about your preschooler. I hope you have a blessed week!!
Thanking God for you,
Bridget :)
Christmas is one of the most exciting times of the year for a preschooler. It is full of family, fun, food, and fellowship. This is sondergu
I have a sweet story from a preschool parent. The conversation was with a mother and her 4 year old son. She was telling him he needed to go and he was telling her he didn't need to. The mother told him he needed to go to his Wednesday night class so he could learn about Jesus. He replied with "I already know everything about Jesus." The mother then asked "Oh Yea, then where was Jesus born?" He said proudly with enthusiasm "Duh He was born in the United States." Then she told him that he would be going to class.
This Sunday, December 4, 2011, your child will hear about:
Isaiah Wrote that Jesus Would Be Born (Isaiah 1:1; 6:1,8; 7:14; 9:6-7; 11:1-5)
Bible story brief:
• Isaiah (eye ZAY uh) lived in Jerusalem in the country of Judah. Isaiah heard God say, “Who shall I send to tell people my message?”
• Isaiah said, “Send me, God. I will go.” Isaiah became a prophet. A prophet tells people what God wants them to know.
• God chose Isaiah to tell the people some wonderful news. Isaiah told people what God told him. He wrote about what God told him.
Isaiah told and wrote words about God’s special plan. Isaiah wrote that a young woman would have a son, a special baby boy. The
special baby would be God’s Son. The baby would be Jesus.
• God’s message helped the people know that Jesus would love all people. Jesus would help people understand more about God. He
would grow into a man. He would be wise. He would help people know and love God. He would always do what is right and would help
people.
• The words Isaiah wrote were written on a Bible scroll. People who heard or read the words on the Bible scroll knew that God was
planning to send His Son, Jesus.
Bible Truth - People wrote about God’s plan to send Jesus.
Life Application - I can know God promised to send Jesus.
Bible Verse - God will send a child to be born. Isaiah 7:14
Conversation Starter: You can have a nativity scene available for your child to arrange and use this month. As your child picks up Baby Jesus ask: “Who is that?” Open your Bible to Isaiah 7:14. Say: “Isaiah wrote God’s words in the Bible. They were about Baby Jesus. Isaiah tells us ‘God will send a child to be born.’” Ask: “Who was this child?” (Jesus)
*UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9. Deadline is this Sunday Dec. 4th.
Family Plus Event Jan 5
Wednesday Dec. 14 We will be shooting a video that will be shown during our Christmas Eve Eve service.
This video will include our 3 year olds through High School students. They will need to wear a black long sleeve shirt and blue jeans to participate in the shoot.
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send me those sweet stories about your preschooler. I hope you have a blessed week!!
Thanking God for you,
Bridget :)
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - November 22
Hi Parents and Grandparents,
We celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday this week. I want to remind you, there will be no Wednesday night activities this Wednesday November 23, 2011. Enjoy your time with your family. Thanksgiving is a special time of the year when we are reminded of the importance of expressing thanks to God and being kind to others. You can encourage your preschooler's spiritual growth by modeling prayers of thanksgiving in your home. Pray with your preschooler each day. Say something like: “God is so good to us. God loves __________. God loves Mommy. God loves Daddy. Thank You, God, for our family.”
This Sunday, November 27, 2011 Your preschooler will hear a story about -
David Remembered His Promise (2 Samuel 4:4; 9:1-13)
Bible Story Brief -
• David promised his friend Jonathan that he would always be kind to Jonathan and his family. When David became king, he asked Ziba (ZIGH buh), “Who is left in Jonathan’s family? I would like to show the kindness of God to him.”
• Ziba answered, “Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth (meh FIB oh sheth), is still living. Both of his feet are crippled.” So King David asked for Mephibosheth to be brought to his palace. David said, “Do not be afraid. Your father was my friend. I will be kind to you.”
• King David gave Mephibosheth all the land that had belonged to his grandfather, King Saul. He also said, “I will always give you what you need.” Mephibosheth bowed and thanked King David for being kind.
• King David said to Ziba, “You and your family must grow food on the land I am giving to Mephibosheth.” Ziba said to King David, “I will do anything you ask me to do.”
• King David took care of Mephibosheth. He treated Mephibosheth like one of his own sons.
Bible Verse - Do what is right and good. Deuteronomy 6:18
Life Application - I will learn to keep my promises.
Bible Truth - God wants me to keep my promises.
Conversation Starter - If you are traveling, use travel time in the car for Bible story review. Talk about the Bible story and review the Bible verse with your child. Praise your child as he/she thinks of ways to do what is right and good.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
Family Plus Event Jan 5
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send me those sweet stories about your preschooler. I hope you have a blessed week!!
Thanking God for you,
Bridget :)
We celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday this week. I want to remind you, there will be no Wednesday night activities this Wednesday November 23, 2011. Enjoy your time with your family. Thanksgiving is a special time of the year when we are reminded of the importance of expressing thanks to God and being kind to others. You can encourage your preschooler's spiritual growth by modeling prayers of thanksgiving in your home. Pray with your preschooler each day. Say something like: “God is so good to us. God loves __________. God loves Mommy. God loves Daddy. Thank You, God, for our family.”
This Sunday, November 27, 2011 Your preschooler will hear a story about -
David Remembered His Promise (2 Samuel 4:4; 9:1-13)
Bible Story Brief -
• David promised his friend Jonathan that he would always be kind to Jonathan and his family. When David became king, he asked Ziba (ZIGH buh), “Who is left in Jonathan’s family? I would like to show the kindness of God to him.”
• Ziba answered, “Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth (meh FIB oh sheth), is still living. Both of his feet are crippled.” So King David asked for Mephibosheth to be brought to his palace. David said, “Do not be afraid. Your father was my friend. I will be kind to you.”
• King David gave Mephibosheth all the land that had belonged to his grandfather, King Saul. He also said, “I will always give you what you need.” Mephibosheth bowed and thanked King David for being kind.
• King David said to Ziba, “You and your family must grow food on the land I am giving to Mephibosheth.” Ziba said to King David, “I will do anything you ask me to do.”
• King David took care of Mephibosheth. He treated Mephibosheth like one of his own sons.
Bible Verse - Do what is right and good. Deuteronomy 6:18
Life Application - I will learn to keep my promises.
Bible Truth - God wants me to keep my promises.
Conversation Starter - If you are traveling, use travel time in the car for Bible story review. Talk about the Bible story and review the Bible verse with your child. Praise your child as he/she thinks of ways to do what is right and good.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
Family Plus Event Jan 5
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send me those sweet stories about your preschooler. I hope you have a blessed week!!
Thanking God for you,
Bridget :)
Friday, November 18, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - November 18
Hi Parents and Grandparents!
Thanksgiving is next week, this week is the perfect time to talk about thankfulness. Teaching thankfulness is important. Most of what a young child learns about thankfulness, he/she learns from the grown-ups in his/her life. Here are a few ways to model thankfulness and gratitude for your preschooler:
*Say thank you to your child when he/she picks up their toys or when they bring you their shoes.
* Let your child see and hear you say thank you to others who serve or help you, such as the employee at the grocery story, the server at the restaurant, or the teller at the bank.
* Say a prayer of thanks to God before each meal and snack.
* Take a walk and look for things in nature for which to thank God.
* Make a game of counting blessings each night when you tuck your child in bed. See how many blessings you can name that God gave you that day. Tell God thank you.
* Encourage your preschooler to name things for which they can thank God.
This Sunday, November 20, 2011 Your preschooler will hear a story about -
David Praised and Thanked God (1 Chronicles 15:1-4,11-12,14-28; 16:1-43)
Bible Story Brief -
• David was the king in Israel. He set up a special tent where the people could worship God. In it, he wanted to place the ark of the
covenant. God had chosen the Levites to take care of the ark of the covenant.
• When the tent was ready, David gathered all the people together. He said to the Levites, “Get ready to carry the ark of the covenant
to its place in the tent church.”
• All of the people followed the Levites carrying the ark of the covenant. Some people sang songs of praise to God. Some played
cymbals, trumpets, or harps to worship and praise God.
• At the tent church, King David gave offerings to God. He told the people God loved them. He gave them bread and cakes made with
dates and raisins to eat.
• David sang, “Thank God. Tell everyone what God has done for us. Sing to God. God always remembers and keeps His promises. God
is great and should be praised. Give thanks to God for He is good.”
• All the people said “Amen” and “Praise God!” After they worshiped and thanked God, they went home.
Bible Verse - Sing songs of praise to God. 1 Chronicles 16:9
Life Application - I can praise and thank God.
Bible Truth - God wants me to thank Him.
Conversation Starter - Show your child the Bible teaching picture on the weekly take home page. Review the Bible story together. At mealtimes and bedtimes, say: “We can give thanks to God.” Include your child in mealtime prayers and other prayers this week.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
Family Plus Event Jan 5
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send me those sweet stories about your preschooler. I hope you have a blessed week!!
Thanking God for you,
Bridget :)
Thanksgiving is next week, this week is the perfect time to talk about thankfulness. Teaching thankfulness is important. Most of what a young child learns about thankfulness, he/she learns from the grown-ups in his/her life. Here are a few ways to model thankfulness and gratitude for your preschooler:
*Say thank you to your child when he/she picks up their toys or when they bring you their shoes.
* Let your child see and hear you say thank you to others who serve or help you, such as the employee at the grocery story, the server at the restaurant, or the teller at the bank.
* Say a prayer of thanks to God before each meal and snack.
* Take a walk and look for things in nature for which to thank God.
* Make a game of counting blessings each night when you tuck your child in bed. See how many blessings you can name that God gave you that day. Tell God thank you.
* Encourage your preschooler to name things for which they can thank God.
This Sunday, November 20, 2011 Your preschooler will hear a story about -
David Praised and Thanked God (1 Chronicles 15:1-4,11-12,14-28; 16:1-43)
Bible Story Brief -
• David was the king in Israel. He set up a special tent where the people could worship God. In it, he wanted to place the ark of the
covenant. God had chosen the Levites to take care of the ark of the covenant.
• When the tent was ready, David gathered all the people together. He said to the Levites, “Get ready to carry the ark of the covenant
to its place in the tent church.”
• All of the people followed the Levites carrying the ark of the covenant. Some people sang songs of praise to God. Some played
cymbals, trumpets, or harps to worship and praise God.
• At the tent church, King David gave offerings to God. He told the people God loved them. He gave them bread and cakes made with
dates and raisins to eat.
• David sang, “Thank God. Tell everyone what God has done for us. Sing to God. God always remembers and keeps His promises. God
is great and should be praised. Give thanks to God for He is good.”
• All the people said “Amen” and “Praise God!” After they worshiped and thanked God, they went home.
Bible Verse - Sing songs of praise to God. 1 Chronicles 16:9
Life Application - I can praise and thank God.
Bible Truth - God wants me to thank Him.
Conversation Starter - Show your child the Bible teaching picture on the weekly take home page. Review the Bible story together. At mealtimes and bedtimes, say: “We can give thanks to God.” Include your child in mealtime prayers and other prayers this week.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
Family Plus Event Jan 5
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send me those sweet stories about your preschooler. I hope you have a blessed week!!
Thanking God for you,
Bridget :)
Friday, November 11, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - November 11
Hi Parents and Grandparents!
This week help your preschooler learn about right choices that he/she can make. Talk about ways they can help at home or things he can do to show kindness to a friend. Praise them when he/she chooses to do the right thing. Remind your child that the Bible helps us know the right things to do. Mention the Bible verses as you talk with your child, and lead your preschooler to pray daily and thank God for helping him/her to grow and learn.
This Sunday November 13, 2011 Your Preschooler will hear a story about -
David and Jonathan promised to Be friends (1 samuel 14:49; 18:1-4; 20:1-42)
Bible Story Brief -
• David went to live in King Saul’s palace. He and King Saul’s son,
Jonathan, became best friends. David and Jonathan promised always to be
friends.
• Jonathan took off his robe, his belt, his sword, and his bow for
shooting arrows and gave them to David. He wanted to show how much he
loved David.
• Later, King Saul became jealous of David and wanted to hurt him. David
left the palace.
• David met Jonathan and said to him, “King Saul wants to hurt me.”
Jonathan promised to find out what his father was planning to do.
• Jonathan learned that King Saul did want to hurt David. David would
have to leave to be safe.
• The next day, Jonathan said good-bye to his friend. Both friends were
sad. “We have promised to be friends,” Jonathan said. “God will
help us remember our promise to love each other.”
Bible Truth - God wants me to love everyone.
Life Application - I can show love to everyone.
Bible Verse - God loves us, so we should love one another. 1 John 4:11
Conversation Starters: Plan a play date for your child this week. Try to invite one of your child’s friends over to your house to play. Find time to tell the Bible story to your child and his/her friend. As the children play together, comment: “You are taking turns and being kind. This reminds me of this week’s Bible verse, ‘God loves us so we should love one another. 1 John 4:11.’ ” Invite the two children to hop up and down and say the verse, turn in a circle and say the verse, and hold hands and sway back and forth as they say the verse together.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
Family Plus Event Jan 5
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send me those sweet stories about your preschooler. I hope you have a blessed week!!
In His Love,
Bridget :)
This week help your preschooler learn about right choices that he/she can make. Talk about ways they can help at home or things he can do to show kindness to a friend. Praise them when he/she chooses to do the right thing. Remind your child that the Bible helps us know the right things to do. Mention the Bible verses as you talk with your child, and lead your preschooler to pray daily and thank God for helping him/her to grow and learn.
This Sunday November 13, 2011 Your Preschooler will hear a story about -
David and Jonathan promised to Be friends (1 samuel 14:49; 18:1-4; 20:1-42)
Bible Story Brief -
• David went to live in King Saul’s palace. He and King Saul’s son,
Jonathan, became best friends. David and Jonathan promised always to be
friends.
• Jonathan took off his robe, his belt, his sword, and his bow for
shooting arrows and gave them to David. He wanted to show how much he
loved David.
• Later, King Saul became jealous of David and wanted to hurt him. David
left the palace.
• David met Jonathan and said to him, “King Saul wants to hurt me.”
Jonathan promised to find out what his father was planning to do.
• Jonathan learned that King Saul did want to hurt David. David would
have to leave to be safe.
• The next day, Jonathan said good-bye to his friend. Both friends were
sad. “We have promised to be friends,” Jonathan said. “God will
help us remember our promise to love each other.”
Bible Truth - God wants me to love everyone.
Life Application - I can show love to everyone.
Bible Verse - God loves us, so we should love one another. 1 John 4:11
Conversation Starters: Plan a play date for your child this week. Try to invite one of your child’s friends over to your house to play. Find time to tell the Bible story to your child and his/her friend. As the children play together, comment: “You are taking turns and being kind. This reminds me of this week’s Bible verse, ‘God loves us so we should love one another. 1 John 4:11.’ ” Invite the two children to hop up and down and say the verse, turn in a circle and say the verse, and hold hands and sway back and forth as they say the verse together.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
Family Plus Event Jan 5
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send me those sweet stories about your preschooler. I hope you have a blessed week!!
In His Love,
Bridget :)
Friday, November 4, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - November 4
Hi Parents and Grandparents!
As you know, your preschooler is growing and changing daily. This month at church, your preschooler will explore things that God made them able to do as they grow. As they listen to Bible stories and participate in activities, they will become more aware that they have the ability to make choices—both right and wrong choices. Hopefully, they will better understand that helping their families, showing love to their friends, giving thanks to God, and demonstrating kindness to others are right choices they can make.
I want to encourage you to send me stories about your preschooler. It can be any story about them serious or funny. I would love to hear about them and I want to share them with others. I promise not to mention their name unless you want me to.
This Sunday November 6, 2011 your preschooler will hear a story about -
Samuel Anointed David (1 Samuel 16:1-13)
Bible Story Brief -
• God had chosen one of Jesse’s eight sons to be the next king. God sent Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint him.
• Samuel invited the leaders of the town, Jesse, and all of Jesse’s sons to an offering to God.
• Jesse came with seven of his sons. Samuel looked at each one. God had not chosen any of them to be the next king. Samuel asked Jesse, “Do you have any more sons?”
• Jesse replied, “My youngest son is watching the sheep.” Samuel told Jesse to send for David.
• David came. He looked healthy and handsome. God told Samuel that David was the one to anoint. Samuel put oil on David’s head to anoint him.
• It was God’s plan for David to be the chosen king.
Bible Truth - God wants me to do what He says.
Life Application - I can learn to do what God says.
Bible Verse - Do what God says. Deuteronomy 8:6
Conversation Starters: On Monday night, include this Bible story at bedtime. Read the Bible story from the Weekly take home page. Point to the Bible verse. Say the verse together several times. Later in the week, take time to make a Do What God Says Chart. List four ways your child can do what God says. Ideas might include going to church, saying the Bible verse, hearing the Bible story, or obeying parents by going to bed on time. Give your child a sticker to put beside each item as he/she completes it. Comment: “You are doing what the Bible tells you. You are doing what God says.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
Family Plus Event Jan 5
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send in those stories. I hope you have a blessed week!!
In His Love,
Bridget :)
As you know, your preschooler is growing and changing daily. This month at church, your preschooler will explore things that God made them able to do as they grow. As they listen to Bible stories and participate in activities, they will become more aware that they have the ability to make choices—both right and wrong choices. Hopefully, they will better understand that helping their families, showing love to their friends, giving thanks to God, and demonstrating kindness to others are right choices they can make.
I want to encourage you to send me stories about your preschooler. It can be any story about them serious or funny. I would love to hear about them and I want to share them with others. I promise not to mention their name unless you want me to.
This Sunday November 6, 2011 your preschooler will hear a story about -
Samuel Anointed David (1 Samuel 16:1-13)
Bible Story Brief -
• God had chosen one of Jesse’s eight sons to be the next king. God sent Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint him.
• Samuel invited the leaders of the town, Jesse, and all of Jesse’s sons to an offering to God.
• Jesse came with seven of his sons. Samuel looked at each one. God had not chosen any of them to be the next king. Samuel asked Jesse, “Do you have any more sons?”
• Jesse replied, “My youngest son is watching the sheep.” Samuel told Jesse to send for David.
• David came. He looked healthy and handsome. God told Samuel that David was the one to anoint. Samuel put oil on David’s head to anoint him.
• It was God’s plan for David to be the chosen king.
Bible Truth - God wants me to do what He says.
Life Application - I can learn to do what God says.
Bible Verse - Do what God says. Deuteronomy 8:6
Conversation Starters: On Monday night, include this Bible story at bedtime. Read the Bible story from the Weekly take home page. Point to the Bible verse. Say the verse together several times. Later in the week, take time to make a Do What God Says Chart. List four ways your child can do what God says. Ideas might include going to church, saying the Bible verse, hearing the Bible story, or obeying parents by going to bed on time. Give your child a sticker to put beside each item as he/she completes it. Comment: “You are doing what the Bible tells you. You are doing what God says.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
Family Plus Event Jan 5
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send in those stories. I hope you have a blessed week!!
In His Love,
Bridget :)
Friday, October 28, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - October 28
Hi Parents and Grandparents,
I would like to hear stories about your preschooler like the story I shared last week of inviting Jesus to come snuggle. I love when children know what to do sometimes before us parents do. Let me know your stories so that we can share them. Here is a story that a mom shared with me this week. Her children came running to her screaming and crying that their dog had ran off. They had accidentally let the dog out of the fence and they could not find her. The 7 year old daughter explained to her mom that her and her little brother had already prayed that the dog would come back. They went running out to find the dog and she's standing in the garage looking at them. The 4 year old son said with tears streaming down his face "God does live down here wiff us." This is a wonderful reminder to pray first about everything.
This Sunday, October 30, 2011 your preschooler will hear a story about:
Peter Wrote about Jesus (Matthew 4:18-24; 2 peter 1:1,12-21)
Bible Story Brief -
• Peter was a fisherman. One day Jesus said, “Come with Me. I want you to help Me tell people about God.”
• Peter went with Jesus. Peter saw Jesus make sick people well. He heard Jesus teach about God’s love.
• Later, Peter wrote letters about Jesus. He wrote: “I, Simon Peter, a disciple of Jesus, write to you and remind you about the things that
Jesus did. I want you to remember them always.”
• “When I tell about Jesus,” Peter wrote, “I am telling you what really happened. I saw it myself. God sent Jesus. Jesus did what God wanted Him to do.”
• Peter also wrote about the Bible: “Pay attention to what the Bible says. The words in the Bible are not people’s words; they are God’s words. The Bible tells us what God wants us to know.”
• People read the letter from Peter.
Bible Truth - The Bible tells us about Jesus’ life and teachings.
Life Application - I will learn the Bible teaches about Jesus.
Bible Verse - The Bible teaches us about Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:15
Conversation Starter for this week: Locate several Bibles in your home. Invite your child to look at each Bible. Show him/her where 2 Timothy is in the Bible. Remark: “The Bible has stories about Jesus.” Using the weekly take home page, review this week’s Bible story. Ask: “Who does the Bible tell us about?” (Jesus)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Fall Festival October 28 at the Lannom Farms Cost: FREE! Time: 6pm - 8pm
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I hope you have a blessed week!!
In His Love,
Bridget :)
I would like to hear stories about your preschooler like the story I shared last week of inviting Jesus to come snuggle. I love when children know what to do sometimes before us parents do. Let me know your stories so that we can share them. Here is a story that a mom shared with me this week. Her children came running to her screaming and crying that their dog had ran off. They had accidentally let the dog out of the fence and they could not find her. The 7 year old daughter explained to her mom that her and her little brother had already prayed that the dog would come back. They went running out to find the dog and she's standing in the garage looking at them. The 4 year old son said with tears streaming down his face "God does live down here wiff us." This is a wonderful reminder to pray first about everything.
This Sunday, October 30, 2011 your preschooler will hear a story about:
Peter Wrote about Jesus (Matthew 4:18-24; 2 peter 1:1,12-21)
Bible Story Brief -
• Peter was a fisherman. One day Jesus said, “Come with Me. I want you to help Me tell people about God.”
• Peter went with Jesus. Peter saw Jesus make sick people well. He heard Jesus teach about God’s love.
• Later, Peter wrote letters about Jesus. He wrote: “I, Simon Peter, a disciple of Jesus, write to you and remind you about the things that
Jesus did. I want you to remember them always.”
• “When I tell about Jesus,” Peter wrote, “I am telling you what really happened. I saw it myself. God sent Jesus. Jesus did what God wanted Him to do.”
• Peter also wrote about the Bible: “Pay attention to what the Bible says. The words in the Bible are not people’s words; they are God’s words. The Bible tells us what God wants us to know.”
• People read the letter from Peter.
Bible Truth - The Bible tells us about Jesus’ life and teachings.
Life Application - I will learn the Bible teaches about Jesus.
Bible Verse - The Bible teaches us about Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:15
Conversation Starter for this week: Locate several Bibles in your home. Invite your child to look at each Bible. Show him/her where 2 Timothy is in the Bible. Remark: “The Bible has stories about Jesus.” Using the weekly take home page, review this week’s Bible story. Ask: “Who does the Bible tell us about?” (Jesus)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Fall Festival October 28 at the Lannom Farms Cost: FREE! Time: 6pm - 8pm
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I hope you have a blessed week!!
In His Love,
Bridget :)
Friday, October 21, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - October 21
Hi Parents and Grandparents,
I hope you have been enjoying the cooler weather. Cooler weather always makes me want to snuggle up in a blanket. As a matter of fact its just one more reason to do so with your preschooler. A mother shared a story with me just this past week about snuggling. As the mother was tucking in her four year old daughter, her daughter said "Mommy can we invite Jesus to come into our home so that we can snuggle with Him?" Just the thought of a preschooler snuggling with Jesus warms my heart. Take the time this week and snuggle with your preschooler.
This Sunday October 23, 2011 your preschooler will hear a story about:
Philip Taught from the Bible (Acts 8:4-8,26-40)
Bible Story Brief -
• Philip was in Samaria, telling people about Jesus. The people in Samaria listened to Philip and saw how he healed many people. There were many happy people in the city.
• An angel spoke to Philip and told him to go to the desert road that went from Jerusalem to Gaza. So Philip started walking down the
desert road. As he walked, he saw a man riding in a chariot. The man in the chariot had been to Jerusalem to worship God. Now he
was on the long trip back to Ethiopia.
• As Philip ran up to the chariot, he heard the man reading a Bible scroll. Philip asked him, “Do you understand what you are reading?” The Ethiopian man said, “I need someone to explain the words to me.” He invited Philip to sit beside him in the chariot and explain the words.
• Philip climbed into the chariot. Philip told the good news about Jesus. Philip baptized the man in water near the road. The man went home very happy. Philip traveled to other places to tell people about Jesus.
Bible Truth - People help me learn from the Bible.
Life Application - I will discover who helps me learn about the Bible.
Bible Phrase - God’s words in the Bible help us learn. Psalm 119:130
Conversation Starter for this week: Show your child this week’s weekly take home page. Comment: “Do you remember what the man from Ethiopia was riding in?” (chariot) Together, review the Bible story. Find a box big enough for your child to sit in. Help him/her use the box to make a chariot. You may want to offer two unsharpened pencils and a strip of paper so your child can make a scroll. Tell the story again as your child pretends to ride in the chariot (as Philip) and uses the scroll to teach the man from Ethiopia about Jesus.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Fall Festival October 28 at the Lannom Farms Cost: FREE! Time: 6pm - 8pm
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I hope you have a blessed week!!
In His Love,
Bridget :)
I hope you have been enjoying the cooler weather. Cooler weather always makes me want to snuggle up in a blanket. As a matter of fact its just one more reason to do so with your preschooler. A mother shared a story with me just this past week about snuggling. As the mother was tucking in her four year old daughter, her daughter said "Mommy can we invite Jesus to come into our home so that we can snuggle with Him?" Just the thought of a preschooler snuggling with Jesus warms my heart. Take the time this week and snuggle with your preschooler.
This Sunday October 23, 2011 your preschooler will hear a story about:
Philip Taught from the Bible (Acts 8:4-8,26-40)
Bible Story Brief -
• Philip was in Samaria, telling people about Jesus. The people in Samaria listened to Philip and saw how he healed many people. There were many happy people in the city.
• An angel spoke to Philip and told him to go to the desert road that went from Jerusalem to Gaza. So Philip started walking down the
desert road. As he walked, he saw a man riding in a chariot. The man in the chariot had been to Jerusalem to worship God. Now he
was on the long trip back to Ethiopia.
• As Philip ran up to the chariot, he heard the man reading a Bible scroll. Philip asked him, “Do you understand what you are reading?” The Ethiopian man said, “I need someone to explain the words to me.” He invited Philip to sit beside him in the chariot and explain the words.
• Philip climbed into the chariot. Philip told the good news about Jesus. Philip baptized the man in water near the road. The man went home very happy. Philip traveled to other places to tell people about Jesus.
Bible Truth - People help me learn from the Bible.
Life Application - I will discover who helps me learn about the Bible.
Bible Phrase - God’s words in the Bible help us learn. Psalm 119:130
Conversation Starter for this week: Show your child this week’s weekly take home page. Comment: “Do you remember what the man from Ethiopia was riding in?” (chariot) Together, review the Bible story. Find a box big enough for your child to sit in. Help him/her use the box to make a chariot. You may want to offer two unsharpened pencils and a strip of paper so your child can make a scroll. Tell the story again as your child pretends to ride in the chariot (as Philip) and uses the scroll to teach the man from Ethiopia about Jesus.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Fall Festival October 28 at the Lannom Farms Cost: FREE! Time: 6pm - 8pm
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I hope you have a blessed week!!
In His Love,
Bridget :)
Friday, October 14, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - October 14
Hi Parents and Grandparents,
Look for moments with your child to teach him that the Bible is important to you. Let him see you read your Bible. Explore the Bibles at your house. Talk about the similarities and differences. Talk about ways we use the Bible at church and mention the people in your child's life who teach him about the Bible. Encourage him to realize that the Bible is a special book.
This Sunday October 16, 2011 your preschooler will hear a story about:
Paul Told About Jesus (Acts 17:1-4,10-12)
Bible Story Brief
• Paul and Silas loved God and wanted to teach other people about Him.
• They traveled to one big city where people did not know about Jesus. Paul and Silas went to the church and taught the people about God and Jesus.
• Some of the people were happy to hear that Jesus loved them.
• So Paul and Silas traveled to another town. They went to the church in that town and began teaching the people about God and Jesus. The people in this town were glad to hear what Paul and Silas told them.
• The people looked in the Bible and read the same words that Paul and Silas had taught them.
Bible Verse: All God’s words are true. Psalm 119:160
Life Application: I will explore ways we use the Bible at church.
Bible Truth: People at church read the Bible.
Conversation Starter: Find the Bible verses for October 2, 9, and this week. Read them together. Ask: “Are all of God’s words true? Where can we find God’s words?” (in the Bible) Add this week’s take hope page to the notebook. Take time to review this week’s Bible story, as you read to your child at bedtime this week.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Fall Festival October 28 at the Lannom Farms Cost: FREE!
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I hope you have a blessed week!!
In His Love,
Bridget :)
Look for moments with your child to teach him that the Bible is important to you. Let him see you read your Bible. Explore the Bibles at your house. Talk about the similarities and differences. Talk about ways we use the Bible at church and mention the people in your child's life who teach him about the Bible. Encourage him to realize that the Bible is a special book.
This Sunday October 16, 2011 your preschooler will hear a story about:
Paul Told About Jesus (Acts 17:1-4,10-12)
Bible Story Brief
• Paul and Silas loved God and wanted to teach other people about Him.
• They traveled to one big city where people did not know about Jesus. Paul and Silas went to the church and taught the people about God and Jesus.
• Some of the people were happy to hear that Jesus loved them.
• So Paul and Silas traveled to another town. They went to the church in that town and began teaching the people about God and Jesus. The people in this town were glad to hear what Paul and Silas told them.
• The people looked in the Bible and read the same words that Paul and Silas had taught them.
Bible Verse: All God’s words are true. Psalm 119:160
Life Application: I will explore ways we use the Bible at church.
Bible Truth: People at church read the Bible.
Conversation Starter: Find the Bible verses for October 2, 9, and this week. Read them together. Ask: “Are all of God’s words true? Where can we find God’s words?” (in the Bible) Add this week’s take hope page to the notebook. Take time to review this week’s Bible story, as you read to your child at bedtime this week.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Fall Festival October 28 at the Lannom Farms Cost: FREE!
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I hope you have a blessed week!!
In His Love,
Bridget :)
Thursday, October 6, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - October 6
Hi Parents and Grandparents of Preschoolers from New Orleans! I am on a mission trip with our High School Students this week. I love serving along side of them. They are very talented and are willing to serve at wherever or whatever is needed. They are definitely shining their light here in New Orleans. I do miss your preschooler and can't wait to see them this Sunday.
This week look for moments with your child to teach him or her that the Bible is important to you. Let him see you read your Bible. Explore the Bibles at your house. Talk about the similarities and differences. Talk about ways we use the Bible at church and mention the people in your child's life who teach him or her about the Bible. Encourage them to realize that the Bible is a special book.
Each age group is the same this week. I have simplified the story for all ages to understand.
This Sunday, October 9 “Josiah Read the Lost Scroll” 2 Kings 22:1-20; 23:1-3
Bible Verse: The Bible is right. Psalm 33:4
Life Application: I can understand the Bible teaches me what to do.
Bible Story - Josiah Read the Lost Scroll "2 Kings 22:1-20; 23:1-3"
Here is your conversation starter for this week: Print or write the Bible verse on five different pieces of paper. Hide the paper in your child’s room. At bedtime, say: “I have hidden an important message five different places in your room. Can you find each one?” As your child finds each piece of paper, read the verse together. Touch each word as you read it. Refer to the weekly take home page and include the Bible story as one of the stories you read to your child tonight. Ask: “Should we put this Bible verse on the refrigerator? It is a good verse to remember.” Allow your child to place the verse on the refrigerator before going to bed. Add this week’s weekly take home page to the notebook.
Bible Story Brief:
• The church needed to be cleaned and repaired. The people had stopped going to church. They had not heard anyone read from the Bible scroll.
• King Josiah said to one of his helpers, “Tell Hilkiah (hil KIGH uh) to count the money that the people brought to the church a long time ago; then he can give it to carpenters, builders, and other workers to repair the church.”
• While they worked, the workers found a Bible scroll. Hilkiah gave the scroll to one of the king’s helpers. The king’s helper read it to the king. When King Josiah heard the words, he was upset. “We have not been doing what God wants us to do,” the king said.
• King Josiah called all the people to the church. He read the Bible scroll to them. They all told God that they would do what God wanted them to do. King Josiah and the people were glad they had found the Bible scroll.
Bible Truth - The Bible tells what God wants us to do.
Life Application - I will understand that we read the Bible to learn what God wants us to do.
Bible Phrase - The Bible tells us what to do. 2 Timothy 3:16
UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Fall Festival October 28 at the Lannom Farms Cost: FREE!
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I hope you have a blessed week!!
In His Love,
Bridget
This week look for moments with your child to teach him or her that the Bible is important to you. Let him see you read your Bible. Explore the Bibles at your house. Talk about the similarities and differences. Talk about ways we use the Bible at church and mention the people in your child's life who teach him or her about the Bible. Encourage them to realize that the Bible is a special book.
Each age group is the same this week. I have simplified the story for all ages to understand.
This Sunday, October 9 “Josiah Read the Lost Scroll” 2 Kings 22:1-20; 23:1-3
Bible Verse: The Bible is right. Psalm 33:4
Life Application: I can understand the Bible teaches me what to do.
Bible Story - Josiah Read the Lost Scroll "2 Kings 22:1-20; 23:1-3"
Here is your conversation starter for this week: Print or write the Bible verse on five different pieces of paper. Hide the paper in your child’s room. At bedtime, say: “I have hidden an important message five different places in your room. Can you find each one?” As your child finds each piece of paper, read the verse together. Touch each word as you read it. Refer to the weekly take home page and include the Bible story as one of the stories you read to your child tonight. Ask: “Should we put this Bible verse on the refrigerator? It is a good verse to remember.” Allow your child to place the verse on the refrigerator before going to bed. Add this week’s weekly take home page to the notebook.
Bible Story Brief:
• The church needed to be cleaned and repaired. The people had stopped going to church. They had not heard anyone read from the Bible scroll.
• King Josiah said to one of his helpers, “Tell Hilkiah (hil KIGH uh) to count the money that the people brought to the church a long time ago; then he can give it to carpenters, builders, and other workers to repair the church.”
• While they worked, the workers found a Bible scroll. Hilkiah gave the scroll to one of the king’s helpers. The king’s helper read it to the king. When King Josiah heard the words, he was upset. “We have not been doing what God wants us to do,” the king said.
• King Josiah called all the people to the church. He read the Bible scroll to them. They all told God that they would do what God wanted them to do. King Josiah and the people were glad they had found the Bible scroll.
Bible Truth - The Bible tells what God wants us to do.
Life Application - I will understand that we read the Bible to learn what God wants us to do.
Bible Phrase - The Bible tells us what to do. 2 Timothy 3:16
UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Fall Festival October 28 at the Lannom Farms Cost: FREE!
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I hope you have a blessed week!!
In His Love,
Bridget
Thursday, September 29, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - September 30
Hi Parents and Grandparents of Preschoolers,
During October, your preschooler will be learning in the 9:15 hour and Wee Worship that the Bible tells about God and Jesus. Preschoolers should begin to understand that the Bible is a special book that people use at church and home. Your child will hear the following Bible stories and Bible phrases this week:
October 2, 2011 - Jeremiah Wrote About God (Jeremiah 36:1-4,22-24,27-28,32)
God told people to write His words. Jeremiah 36:2
*Help your child realize that the Bible tells about God.
Each age group is the same this week. I have simplified the story for all ages to understand.
Bible Story - Jeremiah Wrote About God (Jeremiah 36:1-4,22-24,27-28,32)
Here is your conversation starter for this week: Provide a variety of pens and markers with paper. Invite your child to print his name or other words he or she might know. If they can't write a letter or their names, you can write it and allow them to write or scribble. Comment: “Your Bible story in Sunday School was about a man who wrote about God.” Point to the name Jeremiah on the take home page. Review the Bible story. Comment: “People wrote God’s words in the Bible.” Place the weekly take home page in a notebook for later use and keep it with your child’s books. This will allow you to go back and revisit any Bible story any time or as often as she or he would like.
Bible Story Brief:
• God told Jeremiah how He wanted the people to live. One day God said to Jeremiah, “Get a scroll. Write all the words I have told
you.”
• God asked Jeremiah to write down His words so that the people would never forget them.
• Jeremiah asked his friend Baruch to write on the scroll all the words God had spoken.
• When the scroll was written, one of the king’s helpers read it to the king. The king did not like what the Bible scroll said. He cut the scroll into pieces and threw it into the fire.
• God told Jeremiah to get another scroll and write all the words again. Baruch helped Jeremiah write the words on the scroll. The words Jeremiah wrote are in the Bible.
Bible Truth - The Bible tells about God.
Life Application - I will realize that the Bible tells about God.
Bible Phrase - God told people to write His words. Jeremiah 36:2
*UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Fall Festival October 28
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I hope you have a blessed week!!
In His Love,
Bridget :)
During October, your preschooler will be learning in the 9:15 hour and Wee Worship that the Bible tells about God and Jesus. Preschoolers should begin to understand that the Bible is a special book that people use at church and home. Your child will hear the following Bible stories and Bible phrases this week:
October 2, 2011 - Jeremiah Wrote About God (Jeremiah 36:1-4,22-24,27-28,32)
God told people to write His words. Jeremiah 36:2
*Help your child realize that the Bible tells about God.
Each age group is the same this week. I have simplified the story for all ages to understand.
Bible Story - Jeremiah Wrote About God (Jeremiah 36:1-4,22-24,27-28,32)
Here is your conversation starter for this week: Provide a variety of pens and markers with paper. Invite your child to print his name or other words he or she might know. If they can't write a letter or their names, you can write it and allow them to write or scribble. Comment: “Your Bible story in Sunday School was about a man who wrote about God.” Point to the name Jeremiah on the take home page. Review the Bible story. Comment: “People wrote God’s words in the Bible.” Place the weekly take home page in a notebook for later use and keep it with your child’s books. This will allow you to go back and revisit any Bible story any time or as often as she or he would like.
Bible Story Brief:
• God told Jeremiah how He wanted the people to live. One day God said to Jeremiah, “Get a scroll. Write all the words I have told
you.”
• God asked Jeremiah to write down His words so that the people would never forget them.
• Jeremiah asked his friend Baruch to write on the scroll all the words God had spoken.
• When the scroll was written, one of the king’s helpers read it to the king. The king did not like what the Bible scroll said. He cut the scroll into pieces and threw it into the fire.
• God told Jeremiah to get another scroll and write all the words again. Baruch helped Jeremiah write the words on the scroll. The words Jeremiah wrote are in the Bible.
Bible Truth - The Bible tells about God.
Life Application - I will realize that the Bible tells about God.
Bible Phrase - God told people to write His words. Jeremiah 36:2
*UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Fall Festival October 28
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I hope you have a blessed week!!
In His Love,
Bridget :)
Thursday, September 22, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - September 22
Hi Parents and Grandparents of Preschoolers!
When you talk about the Bible story to your preschooler, emphasize that one way Jesus showed love was by making sick people well. Pray with your child, thanking God for Jesus, who made sick people well. Thank Him for Jesus and for showing that He loved them by healing people.
This Sunday, September 25th our Bible story will be, “Jesus Healed a Deaf Man” Mark 7:31-37
Each age group is the same this week. I have simplified the story for all ages to understand.
Here is a conversation starter for this week: After taking a look at the take home page on Sunday, tell the Bible story at bedtime one night next week. Ask: “How did Jesus show love to the deaf man in the story?” Remark: “Jesus performed miracles and healed the sick.” Pray, thanking God for Bible stories that teach us about Jesus — what he did and how he showed loved.
Bible Story - “Jesus Healed a Deaf Man” Mark 7:31-37
Bible Story Brief
• One day some people brought a man to see Jesus. The man could not hear any sounds. When he tried to talk, no one could understand what he said. The people asked Jesus to make the man well.
• Jesus took the man away from the crowd of people. Jesus touched the man’s ears and tongue. Jesus talked to God. Then Jesus looked at the man and said words that meant, “Be well!”
• Suddenly the man was able to hear! When he talked, everyone could understand!
• The people were amazed. They told everyone how Jesus had made the man well.
Bible Truth - Jesus helped people who were sick.
Life Application - I will learn that Jesus showed love by making sick people well.
Bible Phrase - Jesus made sick people well. Luke 7:21
*UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Fall Festival October 28
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I hope you have a blessed week!!
Bridget :)
When you talk about the Bible story to your preschooler, emphasize that one way Jesus showed love was by making sick people well. Pray with your child, thanking God for Jesus, who made sick people well. Thank Him for Jesus and for showing that He loved them by healing people.
This Sunday, September 25th our Bible story will be, “Jesus Healed a Deaf Man” Mark 7:31-37
Each age group is the same this week. I have simplified the story for all ages to understand.
Here is a conversation starter for this week: After taking a look at the take home page on Sunday, tell the Bible story at bedtime one night next week. Ask: “How did Jesus show love to the deaf man in the story?” Remark: “Jesus performed miracles and healed the sick.” Pray, thanking God for Bible stories that teach us about Jesus — what he did and how he showed loved.
Bible Story - “Jesus Healed a Deaf Man” Mark 7:31-37
Bible Story Brief
• One day some people brought a man to see Jesus. The man could not hear any sounds. When he tried to talk, no one could understand what he said. The people asked Jesus to make the man well.
• Jesus took the man away from the crowd of people. Jesus touched the man’s ears and tongue. Jesus talked to God. Then Jesus looked at the man and said words that meant, “Be well!”
• Suddenly the man was able to hear! When he talked, everyone could understand!
• The people were amazed. They told everyone how Jesus had made the man well.
Bible Truth - Jesus helped people who were sick.
Life Application - I will learn that Jesus showed love by making sick people well.
Bible Phrase - Jesus made sick people well. Luke 7:21
*UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Fall Festival October 28
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I hope you have a blessed week!!
Bridget :)
Friday, September 16, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - September 16
Hi Parents!
Please include these Bible stories and phrases in your everyday conversation with your child. Sing, talk, and remind your child about Jesus throughout the day. Through the loving way that your child hears from both you and their teachers talk about Jesus, the more easily your child will begin to understand just how special Jesus is.
This week September 18 the stories are the same. I have simplified each age group for you.
Babies, 2's & 3's
Caring Jesus
Bible Story - Jesus Fed a Crowd Based on John 6:1-13
Bible Story brief
✿ Many people came to see Jesus and hear Him teach.
✿ Moms, daddies, and children were hungry.
✿ Jesus cared about the people. He wanted the people to have food to eat.
✿ A boy shared his food with Jesus.
✿ Jesus thanked God for the food.
✿ Jesus’ helpers gave food to all the mothers, daddies, and children.
Bible Truth - Jesus was caring.
Bible Phrase - Jesus cared about people. Mark 6:34
Life Application - 1s and 2s will sense that Jesus cared about people.
3's - Pre-K & Wee WorshipLoving Jesus
Here is your conversation starter for this week: Plan a lunch of fish sticks and bread. Include your child in the lunch preparations. As you work together, refer to the Bible story from their Bible or take a look at the take home page that they receive after class Sunday. Engage your child in helping you tell the Bible story. Remark: “Jesus performed miracles. One of the ways He showed love to people was by helping them.” Together, look up John 6 in the Bible. Pray thanking God for the many ways Jesus showed love to people.
Bible Story - Jesus Fed the People John 6:1-13
Bible Story Brief
• One day Jesus and His helpers were sitting on a mountainside. Many people followed them.
• The people were hungry. Jesus wanted to help them. Jesus asked His helper Philip, “Where can we buy bread for all these people to eat?” Philip said it would take a lot of money to buy enough food.
• Andrew, another one of Jesus’ helpers, told Jesus about a little boy with five small loaves of bread and two fish.
• Jesus said to His helpers, “Tell the people to sit down.” Jesus took the five loaves of bread and two fish. He thanked God for them.
Then Jesus broke the bread and fish into pieces to give to the people.
• The people ate as much food as they wanted. Then Jesus said, “Gather the leftover bread and fish.” Jesus’ helpers filled 1, 2, 3 baskets until there were 12 baskets of leftover food. Jesus had fed many hungry people!
Bible Verse - Jesus gave food to people. John 6:11
Bible Truth - Jesus helped people who were hungry.
Life Application - I will learn that Jesus showed love by giving people what they needed.
KindergartenHere is your conversation starter for this week: Plan a lunch of fish sticks and bread. Include your child in the lunch preparations. As you work together, refer to the Bible story from their Bible or take a look at the take home page that they receive after class Sunday. Engage your child in helping you tell the Bible story. Remark: “Jesus performed miracles. One of the ways He showed love to people was by helping them.” Together, look up John 6 in the Bible. Pray thanking God for the many ways Jesus showed love to people.
Bible Story - Jesus fed the people John 6:1-13
Bible story brief
• Jesus sat down with His disciples on a mountainside beside the Sea of Galilee. A crowd followed Him. They had seen Jesus heal many sick people.
• Jesus knew the people would be hungry. He asked Philip, “Where can we buy bread for all these people to eat?” Philip answered, “To buy bread for all these people would take a lot of money.”
• Andrew said, “A boy here has five loaves of barley bread and two fish. But that is not enough to feed so many hungry people.” About 5,000 men were there, and many women and children, too.
• Jesus said, “Tell the people to sit down.” All the people sat on the grass.
• Jesus thanked God for the bread and gave it to the people. He thanked God for the fish and gave it to the people, too.
• When all the people had eaten all they wanted, Jesus told His disciples, “Gather the leftovers. Do not waste any of it.” The disciples gathered 12 baskets of food!
• Jesus fed the hungry people. The people knew that He loved them and cared for them.
Bible verse - Jesus gave food to people. John 6:11
Bible truth - Jesus helped people.
Life application - I can learn Jesus showed love by helping people.
*UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Fall Festival October 28
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
If you would like any details pertaining to any of these events please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I hope you have a blessed week!!
--
Bridget Scott, Preschool Minister
Please include these Bible stories and phrases in your everyday conversation with your child. Sing, talk, and remind your child about Jesus throughout the day. Through the loving way that your child hears from both you and their teachers talk about Jesus, the more easily your child will begin to understand just how special Jesus is.
This week September 18 the stories are the same. I have simplified each age group for you.
Babies, 2's & 3's
Caring Jesus
Bible Story - Jesus Fed a Crowd Based on John 6:1-13
Bible Story brief
✿ Many people came to see Jesus and hear Him teach.
✿ Moms, daddies, and children were hungry.
✿ Jesus cared about the people. He wanted the people to have food to eat.
✿ A boy shared his food with Jesus.
✿ Jesus thanked God for the food.
✿ Jesus’ helpers gave food to all the mothers, daddies, and children.
Bible Truth - Jesus was caring.
Bible Phrase - Jesus cared about people. Mark 6:34
Life Application - 1s and 2s will sense that Jesus cared about people.
3's - Pre-K & Wee WorshipLoving Jesus
Here is your conversation starter for this week: Plan a lunch of fish sticks and bread. Include your child in the lunch preparations. As you work together, refer to the Bible story from their Bible or take a look at the take home page that they receive after class Sunday. Engage your child in helping you tell the Bible story. Remark: “Jesus performed miracles. One of the ways He showed love to people was by helping them.” Together, look up John 6 in the Bible. Pray thanking God for the many ways Jesus showed love to people.
Bible Story - Jesus Fed the People John 6:1-13
Bible Story Brief
• One day Jesus and His helpers were sitting on a mountainside. Many people followed them.
• The people were hungry. Jesus wanted to help them. Jesus asked His helper Philip, “Where can we buy bread for all these people to eat?” Philip said it would take a lot of money to buy enough food.
• Andrew, another one of Jesus’ helpers, told Jesus about a little boy with five small loaves of bread and two fish.
• Jesus said to His helpers, “Tell the people to sit down.” Jesus took the five loaves of bread and two fish. He thanked God for them.
Then Jesus broke the bread and fish into pieces to give to the people.
• The people ate as much food as they wanted. Then Jesus said, “Gather the leftover bread and fish.” Jesus’ helpers filled 1, 2, 3 baskets until there were 12 baskets of leftover food. Jesus had fed many hungry people!
Bible Verse - Jesus gave food to people. John 6:11
Bible Truth - Jesus helped people who were hungry.
Life Application - I will learn that Jesus showed love by giving people what they needed.
KindergartenHere is your conversation starter for this week: Plan a lunch of fish sticks and bread. Include your child in the lunch preparations. As you work together, refer to the Bible story from their Bible or take a look at the take home page that they receive after class Sunday. Engage your child in helping you tell the Bible story. Remark: “Jesus performed miracles. One of the ways He showed love to people was by helping them.” Together, look up John 6 in the Bible. Pray thanking God for the many ways Jesus showed love to people.
Bible Story - Jesus fed the people John 6:1-13
Bible story brief
• Jesus sat down with His disciples on a mountainside beside the Sea of Galilee. A crowd followed Him. They had seen Jesus heal many sick people.
• Jesus knew the people would be hungry. He asked Philip, “Where can we buy bread for all these people to eat?” Philip answered, “To buy bread for all these people would take a lot of money.”
• Andrew said, “A boy here has five loaves of barley bread and two fish. But that is not enough to feed so many hungry people.” About 5,000 men were there, and many women and children, too.
• Jesus said, “Tell the people to sit down.” All the people sat on the grass.
• Jesus thanked God for the bread and gave it to the people. He thanked God for the fish and gave it to the people, too.
• When all the people had eaten all they wanted, Jesus told His disciples, “Gather the leftovers. Do not waste any of it.” The disciples gathered 12 baskets of food!
• Jesus fed the hungry people. The people knew that He loved them and cared for them.
Bible verse - Jesus gave food to people. John 6:11
Bible truth - Jesus helped people.
Life application - I can learn Jesus showed love by helping people.
*UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Fall Festival October 28
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
If you would like any details pertaining to any of these events please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I hope you have a blessed week!!
--
Bridget Scott, Preschool Minister
Thursday, September 1, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - September 1
Hi Parents!
This month your preschooler will be learning more about Jesus and things He did to show His love. Through Bible stories and activities, preschoolers will become more aware that Jesus loved people and showed His love in different ways such as by being kind and helpful to others, giving people things they needed, and making sick people well.
As you enjoy daily encounters with your child this month, make a point to talk about Jesus, sing songs about Him, and thank God for Him. Doing these simple things will help you lay spiritual foundations in your child's life.
September 4
Jesus Loved Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42)
Babies, 1's and 2's
Kind Jesus
Bible Story: Jesus’ Visit with Mary and Martha Based on Luke 10:38-42
Bible Story Brief
✿Jesus visited His friends Mary and Martha.
✿Martha and Mary loved Jesus very much.
✿Martha cooked food for Jesus.
✿Mary listened to Jesus tell about God.
✿Jesus was glad Mary wanted to listen.
✿Jesus loved His friends; and His friends loved Him.
Bible Truth: Jesus was kind and gentle.
Bible Phrase: Jesus loved people. Matthew 14:14
Life Application: 1s and 2s will hear Jesus’ name and become aware that He was kind and gentle to people.
3's-Pre-K
Here is a conversation starter after you go over the story with your child. Say "Jesus taught people about what God is like. Does Jesus love all people? Who did Jesus spend time with in this story?" Together, look up Luke 10 in the Bible. Say a prayer with your child thanking God that Jesus loves all people.
Bible Story:Jesus Loved Mary and Martha Luke 10:38-42
Bible Story Brief
✿ Jesus and His helpers traveled to the town where sisters named Mary and Martha lived.
✿ The sisters were happy to see Jesus.
✿ Mary sat on the floor near Jesus and listened carefully as Jesus talked.
✿ While Mary was listening, Martha was getting a meal ready for Jesus.
✿ Martha said, “Jesus, I’m doing all of the work by myself. Tell Mary to help me.”
✿ Jesus said kindly, “Martha, do not worry about what needs to be done. Mary is listening to Me, and that is very important.”
✿ Jesus loved His friends Martha and Mary. They loved Jesus, too.
Bible Truth: Jesus loved people.
Life Application: I will learn that Jesus was kind and loving.
Bible Phrase: Jesus loved people. Matthew 14:14
Kindergarten & Wee Worship
Here is a conversation starter after you go over the story with your child. Say "Jesus taught people about what God is like. Does Jesus love all people? Who did Jesus spend time with in this story?" Together, look up Luke 10 in the Bible. Say a prayer with your child thanking God that Jesus loves all people.
Bible Story: Mary and Martha Luke 10:38-42
Bible Story Brief
✿ Jesus and His disciples walked to Bethany where Jesus’ friends Mary and Martha lived. Mary and Martha were sisters.
✿ Martha invited Jesus and His disciples into her home. She rushed
to prepare a meal for them.
✿ Mary sat down on the floor at Jesus’ feet and listened to Jesus talk.
✿ Martha worked and worried that everything would not be just right. She was upset that Mary was not helping prepare the meal.
✿ “Jesus,” Martha said, “my sister has left me to do all the work. Don’t You care? Tell her to help me.”
✿ Jesus said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are working hard and worrying about many things. Mary has chosen to do a better thing. She is showing that she loves Me by listening to Me.”
Bible Truth: Jesus spent time with people.
Life Application: I can learn Jesus loves all people.
Bible Verse: Jesus said, “I love you.” John 15:9
*UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out September 9 Deadline this Sunday Sept. 4th
Family Fall Festival October 28
Kids Night Out September 9 Deadline this Sunday Sept. 4th
Family Fall Festival October 28
If you would like any details pertaining to any of these events please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I hope you have a blessed week!!If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Bridget :)
Thursday, August 25, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - August 25
Hi Parents!
We will say these Bible phrases frequently during conversation with your preschooler about their play and activity at church. Try using these phrases at home to reinforce your child’s familiarity with the Bible words and ideas.
As you enjoy this special time with your child, discover anew how much God loves you and your family.
God helps us learn. Proverbs 2:6
We are helpers. 2 Corinthians 1:24
Be kind and care about others. Ephesians 4:32
God cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
Sunday August 28, 2011
Every age group's story varies this week. I simplified them for you.
1's and 2's
I am loved
Bible Story: A Family for Obed (Ruth 4:13-17)
Bible Verse: God cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
Bible Concept: I am special
Bible Skill: Can open the Bible to a marked verse or story.
3's-Pre-K
Bible Story: A Man Thanked Jesus (Luke 17:11-19)
Bible Story Brief
• Jesus went everywhere telling people about God and doing kind things for them. One
day Jesus was walking to Jerusalem.
• Along the way Jesus met 10 sick men. They had sores all over their bodies. These men
could not live in town with other people. The sick men had to leave their families and
move outside of town.
• When the 10 sick men saw Jesus, they called out to Him, “Jesus! Please help us!” Jesus
saw the sores on the men’s hands and feet. Jesus told the sick men to go into the town
and show themselves to the church helpers.
• The 10 men started down the road as Jesus told them to do. And suddenly, the sores on
their bodies were gone! Jesus had made the 10 sick men well!
• When one man saw that he was well, he came back to Jesus. The man knelt at Jesus’
feet and thanked Him.
• Jesus knew that He had made 10 men well. But Jesus was glad this one man had
stopped to thank Him.
Bible Truth: I can be thankful.
Bible Verse: I can say thank you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Life Application: I will learn that saying thank you is important.
Level of Biblical learning: I can make right and wrong choices.
Level of Bible Skills: Can begin to apply Bible verses to their lives.
Kindergarten Wee Worship
Bible Story: A Man Thanked Jesus (Luke 17:11-19)
Bible Story Brief
Life Application: I can learn that I can be thankful for everything.
Level of Biblical learning: God wants me to pray.
Level of Bible Skills: Can remember simple verses with Bible references.
Bridget :)
We will say these Bible phrases frequently during conversation with your preschooler about their play and activity at church. Try using these phrases at home to reinforce your child’s familiarity with the Bible words and ideas.
As you enjoy this special time with your child, discover anew how much God loves you and your family.
God helps us learn. Proverbs 2:6
We are helpers. 2 Corinthians 1:24
Be kind and care about others. Ephesians 4:32
God cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
Sunday August 28, 2011
Every age group's story varies this week. I simplified them for you.
1's and 2's
I am loved
Bible Story: A Family for Obed (Ruth 4:13-17)
- Boaz and Ruth and Naomi were a family.
- God sent a baby boy to Ruth and Boaz.
- Now there were four people in the family.
- Everyone was happy about the new baby.
- Friends came to see the baby. They said, “This baby will make you happy, Naomi.”
- Friends named the baby Obed. They thanked God for Ruth and Boaz’ family.
- God gave Obed a family, and they loved him.
Bible Verse: God cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
Bible Concept: I am special
Bible Skill: Can open the Bible to a marked verse or story.
3's-Pre-K
Bible Story: A Man Thanked Jesus (Luke 17:11-19)
Bible Story Brief
• Jesus went everywhere telling people about God and doing kind things for them. One
day Jesus was walking to Jerusalem.
• Along the way Jesus met 10 sick men. They had sores all over their bodies. These men
could not live in town with other people. The sick men had to leave their families and
move outside of town.
• When the 10 sick men saw Jesus, they called out to Him, “Jesus! Please help us!” Jesus
saw the sores on the men’s hands and feet. Jesus told the sick men to go into the town
and show themselves to the church helpers.
• The 10 men started down the road as Jesus told them to do. And suddenly, the sores on
their bodies were gone! Jesus had made the 10 sick men well!
• When one man saw that he was well, he came back to Jesus. The man knelt at Jesus’
feet and thanked Him.
• Jesus knew that He had made 10 men well. But Jesus was glad this one man had
stopped to thank Him.
Bible Truth: I can be thankful.
Bible Verse: I can say thank you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Life Application: I will learn that saying thank you is important.
Level of Biblical learning: I can make right and wrong choices.
Level of Bible Skills: Can begin to apply Bible verses to their lives.
Kindergarten Wee Worship
Bible Story: A Man Thanked Jesus (Luke 17:11-19)
Bible Story Brief
• Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem. As He entered a village, he saw 10 men
standing close by. They were sick with leprosy, a skin disease. They had
sores all over their bodies. They could not get close to people or they
would make them sick, too. The men shouted to Jesus, “Help us!”
• Jesus said, “Go to the priests (church leaders). Show them your arms
and legs.” The men started walking toward the town.
• As they walked, they noticed the leprosy was gone. All the sores on
their bodies had disappeared. Jesus had healed them! It was a miracle!
Jesus had made them well! They hurried to the town to show they were
well again.
• One man stopped walking. He turned and ran back to Jesus. In a loud
voice, the man praised and thanked God. He knelt in front of Jesus.
“Thank You, Jesus,” the man said.
• Jesus said, “Ten men were healed. Only one man came back.” Jesus was
happy the man was thankful. Jesus told the man, “Get up. Go to your
family. You are well now.”
Bible Truth: I can be thankful.
Bible Verse: Give thanks in everything. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
standing close by. They were sick with leprosy, a skin disease. They had
sores all over their bodies. They could not get close to people or they
would make them sick, too. The men shouted to Jesus, “Help us!”
• Jesus said, “Go to the priests (church leaders). Show them your arms
and legs.” The men started walking toward the town.
• As they walked, they noticed the leprosy was gone. All the sores on
their bodies had disappeared. Jesus had healed them! It was a miracle!
Jesus had made them well! They hurried to the town to show they were
well again.
• One man stopped walking. He turned and ran back to Jesus. In a loud
voice, the man praised and thanked God. He knelt in front of Jesus.
“Thank You, Jesus,” the man said.
• Jesus said, “Ten men were healed. Only one man came back.” Jesus was
happy the man was thankful. Jesus told the man, “Get up. Go to your
family. You are well now.”
Bible Truth: I can be thankful.
Bible Verse: Give thanks in everything. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Life Application: I can learn that I can be thankful for everything.
Level of Biblical learning: God wants me to pray.
*UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out September 9
Family Fall Festival October 28
Kids Night Out September 9
Family Fall Festival October 28
If you would like any details pertaining to any of these events please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I hope you have a blessed week!!If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Bridget :)
Thursday, August 18, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - August 18
Hi Parents!
We will continue teaching in August about growing and learning to do many different things just as God planned. Through Bible stories and a variety of activities, preschoolers will become more aware of ways they are growing and things they can do, such as ways they can help others, right choices they can make, and that they can be thankful.
Watch as your child attempts new things and learns new skills. Affirm his efforts and compliment different ways you see him growing and developing. For example, when your child helps someone or does something he is told, thank him for making a right choice. Mention that he is learning the right things to do. At the same time, when your child makes the wrong choice, remember that growing and learning to make wise choices is a lifelong process. Talk with your child and help him to understand why what he did is wrong. Then think of a positive way to encourage him to make the right choice.
Your preschooler will be hearing these Bible stories and Bible phrases at church during August. Look for opportunities to mention these Bible stories and phrases to your child at home.
Sunday August 21, 2011
Bible Truth: God wants me to be kind.
Bible Verse: Be kind and care about others. Ephesians 4:32
Bible Concept: Can make choices.
Bible Skill: Can open the Bible to a marked verse or story.
3's-Pre-K
Bible Story: A Man Was Kind Luke 10:25-37
Bible Story Brief
• One day Jesus told this story.
• “A man was traveling down the road. Some robbers hurt the man and took everything
he had. They left the hurt man lying beside the road.
• A man came down the road. When he saw the hurt man, he moved to the other side of
the road and kept walking.
• Another man came down the road. He did not stop to help the hurt man either. He
moved to the other side of the road and kept walking.
• Then a kind man came down the road. He saw the hurt man and wanted to help. The
kind man put medicine and bandages on the man’s hurt places. The kind man put the
hurt man on his donkey. The kind man took him to an inn (a hotel) and took care of him
all night. The next day the kind man gave the innkeeper some money to take care of
the hurt man until he was well again.”
• After the story, Jesus asked, “Which of the three men was kind to the hurt man?”
• The man listening to the story said, “The one who helped the hurt man.”
• Jesus said, “Go and be kind to others, too.”
Bible Truth: I can make right choices.
Bridget :)
We will continue teaching in August about growing and learning to do many different things just as God planned. Through Bible stories and a variety of activities, preschoolers will become more aware of ways they are growing and things they can do, such as ways they can help others, right choices they can make, and that they can be thankful.
Watch as your child attempts new things and learns new skills. Affirm his efforts and compliment different ways you see him growing and developing. For example, when your child helps someone or does something he is told, thank him for making a right choice. Mention that he is learning the right things to do. At the same time, when your child makes the wrong choice, remember that growing and learning to make wise choices is a lifelong process. Talk with your child and help him to understand why what he did is wrong. Then think of a positive way to encourage him to make the right choice.
Your preschooler will be hearing these Bible stories and Bible phrases at church during August. Look for opportunities to mention these Bible stories and phrases to your child at home.
Sunday August 21, 2011
Every age group's story is the same this week. I simplified them for you.
1's and 2's
1's and 2's
I can be Kind
Bible Story: The Kind Man Luke 10:25-27
Bible Story: The Kind Man Luke 10:25-27
- A man was lying on the road. The man was hurt. He needed someone to help.
- Someone came by. But he did not help.
- Another man came, but he did not stop to help.
- Finally someone stopped. This man wanted to help the hurt man. He was kind to the hurt man.
- The kind man chose to help.
Bible Truth: God wants me to be kind.
Bible Verse: Be kind and care about others. Ephesians 4:32
Bible Concept: Can make choices.
Bible Skill: Can open the Bible to a marked verse or story.
3's-Pre-K
Bible Story: A Man Was Kind Luke 10:25-37
Bible Story Brief
• One day Jesus told this story.
• “A man was traveling down the road. Some robbers hurt the man and took everything
he had. They left the hurt man lying beside the road.
• A man came down the road. When he saw the hurt man, he moved to the other side of
the road and kept walking.
• Another man came down the road. He did not stop to help the hurt man either. He
moved to the other side of the road and kept walking.
• Then a kind man came down the road. He saw the hurt man and wanted to help. The
kind man put medicine and bandages on the man’s hurt places. The kind man put the
hurt man on his donkey. The kind man took him to an inn (a hotel) and took care of him
all night. The next day the kind man gave the innkeeper some money to take care of
the hurt man until he was well again.”
• After the story, Jesus asked, “Which of the three men was kind to the hurt man?”
• The man listening to the story said, “The one who helped the hurt man.”
• Jesus said, “Go and be kind to others, too.”
Bible Truth: I can make right choices.
Bible Verse: Be kind to one another. Ephesians 4:32
Level of Biblical Learning: Will discover they can make right or wrong choices.
Level of Bible Skills: Can begin to apply Bible verses to his/her life.
Kindergarten and Wee Worship
Bible Story: The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
Bible story brief
• Jesus and a man were talking about God’s law. The law said to love
God and love your neighbor. The man asked Jesus, “Who is my
neighbor?” Jesus told a parable (story) to answer the question.
• A man was walking from Jerusalem to Jericho. Some robbers
stopped him, took his clothes, beat him, and left him lying beside
the road. The hurt man heard someone coming. The priest (church
leader) saw the hurt man, but he walked to the other side of the
road and did not stop to help. A Levite (church helper) walked
down the road. He did not stop to help either.
• The hurt man heard a man from Samaria and his donkey coming
down the road. The Samaritan saw the hurt man. He knelt down,
poured olive oil on the man’s wounds, and bandaged them. He
lifted the hurt man onto his donkey, took him to an inn, and
cared for him all night. The next morning, the Samaritan gave the
innkeeper two silver coins. “Take care of this man. When I return, I
will pay you more money if you need it.”
• Jesus asked, “Which of the three men treated the hurt man like a
neighbor?” The man answered, “The man who was kind.” Jesus said,
“Go and do the same.”
Bible Truth: I can make right choices.
*UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out September 9
Family Fall Festival October 28
Level of Bible Skills: Can begin to apply Bible verses to his/her life.
Kindergarten and Wee Worship
Bible Story: The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
Bible story brief
• Jesus and a man were talking about God’s law. The law said to love
God and love your neighbor. The man asked Jesus, “Who is my
neighbor?” Jesus told a parable (story) to answer the question.
• A man was walking from Jerusalem to Jericho. Some robbers
stopped him, took his clothes, beat him, and left him lying beside
the road. The hurt man heard someone coming. The priest (church
leader) saw the hurt man, but he walked to the other side of the
road and did not stop to help. A Levite (church helper) walked
down the road. He did not stop to help either.
• The hurt man heard a man from Samaria and his donkey coming
down the road. The Samaritan saw the hurt man. He knelt down,
poured olive oil on the man’s wounds, and bandaged them. He
lifted the hurt man onto his donkey, took him to an inn, and
cared for him all night. The next morning, the Samaritan gave the
innkeeper two silver coins. “Take care of this man. When I return, I
will pay you more money if you need it.”
• Jesus asked, “Which of the three men treated the hurt man like a
neighbor?” The man answered, “The man who was kind.” Jesus said,
“Go and do the same.”
Bible Truth: I can make right choices.
Bible Verse: Be kind to one another. Ephesians 4:32
Level of Biblical Learning: Will discover they can make right or wrong choices.
Level of Bible Skills: Can begin to apply Bible verses to his/her life.
Level of Bible Skills: Can begin to apply Bible verses to his/her life.
*UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out September 9
Family Fall Festival October 28
If you would like any details pertaining to any of these events please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please continue to send me their schedules or upcoming events. I want to celebrate with your family!
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I hope you have a blessed week!!Please continue to send me their schedules or upcoming events. I want to celebrate with your family!
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Bridget :)
Saturday, August 13, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - August 13
Do you ever wonder about how God sees you? This weeks story tell us how important it is for us to use our gifts that God has given us. In 1 Samuel 16:1-23 God saw something in David that no one else could see. David used his gifts to help his family and others. God uses ordinary men and women to accomplish God's work in the world. Ask God to help you see yourself as He sees you.
Sunday August 14, 2011
While David watched the sheep, he played the harp. What beautiful music David made!
One day a helper from the king's house asked David to play the harp for the king. The king was sad, and the music would help him feel better. David wanted to help, so he played music for the king. The king began to feel better!
David did many things to help.
Bible Truth: God me me to help.
Bible Verse: We are helpers. 2 Corinthians 1:24
Bible Concept: God made me.
Bible Skill: Can open the Bible to a marked verse or story.
3's-Pre-K, Kindergarten and Wee Worship
Your preschooler can help others just as David did. Let them know when we help others, we choose to do what is right. Help your preschooler think of ways they can make right choices to help others.
Bible Story: David Helped 1 Samuel 16:1-23
David lived with his father and seven brothers. He helped his family by taking care of the sheep. David gave them food to eat and water to drink. He kept the sheep safe from wild animals. Sometimes when David watched the sheep, he played his harp. David liked to make music on his harp and sing songs to God.
One day King Saul was feeling sad. His helpers said that listening to harp music would make him feel better. "Find someone who plays the harp. Bring him to me," said King Saul.
One of the helpers told the king about David. King Saul sent some men to talk to David's father. They told David's father that King Saul needed David to come to his house. The king wanted David to play beautiful music to help him feel better.
So David took his harp and went to the king's house. When David began playing beautiful music on his harp, the king felt better. David stayed with King Saul and played music on the harp whenever the king felt sad.
Bridget :)
Sunday August 14, 2011
Every age group's story is the same this week. I simplified them for you.
1's and 2's
1's and 2's
Your preschooler can help others just as David did. Let them know when we help others, we choose to do what is right. Help your preschooler think of ways they can make right choices to help others.
Bible Story: David Helped 1 Samuel 16:1-23
David had an important job. He helped take care of his family's sheep. Every day David watched over the sheep to make sure they were safe. Bible Story: David Helped 1 Samuel 16:1-23
While David watched the sheep, he played the harp. What beautiful music David made!
One day a helper from the king's house asked David to play the harp for the king. The king was sad, and the music would help him feel better. David wanted to help, so he played music for the king. The king began to feel better!
David did many things to help.
Bible Truth: God me me to help.
Bible Verse: We are helpers. 2 Corinthians 1:24
Bible Concept: God made me.
Bible Skill: Can open the Bible to a marked verse or story.
3's-Pre-K, Kindergarten and Wee Worship
Your preschooler can help others just as David did. Let them know when we help others, we choose to do what is right. Help your preschooler think of ways they can make right choices to help others.
Bible Story: David Helped 1 Samuel 16:1-23
David lived with his father and seven brothers. He helped his family by taking care of the sheep. David gave them food to eat and water to drink. He kept the sheep safe from wild animals. Sometimes when David watched the sheep, he played his harp. David liked to make music on his harp and sing songs to God.
One day King Saul was feeling sad. His helpers said that listening to harp music would make him feel better. "Find someone who plays the harp. Bring him to me," said King Saul.
One of the helpers told the king about David. King Saul sent some men to talk to David's father. They told David's father that King Saul needed David to come to his house. The king wanted David to play beautiful music to help him feel better.
So David took his harp and went to the king's house. When David began playing beautiful music on his harp, the king felt better. David stayed with King Saul and played music on the harp whenever the king felt sad.
Bible Truth: I can help.
Bible Verse: God wants us to help people. Deuteronomy 15:11
Level of Bible Skills: Can remember simple verses with Bible references.
*UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out September 9
Family Fall Festival October 28
*UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out September 9
Family Fall Festival October 28
If you would like any details pertaining to any of these events please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please continue to send me their schedules or upcoming events. I want to celebrate with your family!
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I hope you have a blessed week!!Please continue to send me their schedules or upcoming events. I want to celebrate with your family!
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Bridget :)
Friday, August 5, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - August 5
God designed children to grow as His own Son did, physically, spiritually, mentally and socially. In August your preschooler will hear how they are growing. Through Bible focused activities they will come to know what God made them able to do. They will be given opportunities to do the things God wants them and others to do like help, be kind and love and care for others.
Every year when school starts back we have promotion Sunday. What this means for you is that your preschooler will be moving to the next class this Sunday. I sent out postcards to let you know which class your preschooler moved to. If for some reason you did not receive a card, Mrs. Katie and I will be happy to help you find the correct class at the assisted child check in station.
This Sunday August 7, 2011
Eli was the teacher at the church. While Samuel was at church, he learned from Teacher Eli. Each day Teacher Eli told Samuel about God. Eli helped Samuel know that God made him and loved him. Eli told Samuel to listen to the words God said. Samuel learned that what God said was important.
God help Samuel grow and learn.
Bible Truth: God me me to grow.
Bible Verse: God helps us learn. Proverbs 2:6
Bible Concept: God made me.
Bible Skill: Can open the Bible to a marked verse or story.
3's-Pre-K, Kindergarten and Wee Worship
1 Samuel 3;1,19-21 tells us how important it is to teach our children about God and to start teaching them at an early age. The early training Samuel received stayed with him all his life. Samuel was a prophet, one that men from all parts of Israel could consult. Because of Hannah's Prayers and faithfulness, the nation of Israel had a prophet who revealed the word of God to all Israel.
Bridget :)
Every year when school starts back we have promotion Sunday. What this means for you is that your preschooler will be moving to the next class this Sunday. I sent out postcards to let you know which class your preschooler moved to. If for some reason you did not receive a card, Mrs. Katie and I will be happy to help you find the correct class at the assisted child check in station.
This Sunday August 7, 2011
Every age group's story is the same this week. I simplified them for you.
1's and 2's
1's and 2's
1 Samuel 3;1,19-21 tells us how important it is to teach our children about God and to start teaching them at an early age. The early training Samuel received stayed with him all his life. Samuel was a prophet, one that men from all parts of Israel could consult. Because of Hannah's Prayers and faithfulness, the nation of Israel had a prophet who revealed the word of God to all Israel.
Bible Story: Samuel Grew 1 Samuel 1:1-28
Bible Story: Samuel Grew 1 Samuel 1:1-28
Samuel was a young boy. His family loved him. They took Samuel to church to learn about God. Samuel grew and grew. His mother made a bright new coat for Samuel to wear at church.
Eli was the teacher at the church. While Samuel was at church, he learned from Teacher Eli. Each day Teacher Eli told Samuel about God. Eli helped Samuel know that God made him and loved him. Eli told Samuel to listen to the words God said. Samuel learned that what God said was important.
God help Samuel grow and learn.
Bible Truth: God me me to grow.
Bible Verse: God helps us learn. Proverbs 2:6
Bible Concept: God made me.
Bible Skill: Can open the Bible to a marked verse or story.
3's-Pre-K, Kindergarten and Wee Worship
1 Samuel 3;1,19-21 tells us how important it is to teach our children about God and to start teaching them at an early age. The early training Samuel received stayed with him all his life. Samuel was a prophet, one that men from all parts of Israel could consult. Because of Hannah's Prayers and faithfulness, the nation of Israel had a prophet who revealed the word of God to all Israel.
Bible Story: Samuel Grew 1 Samuel 1:1-28; 2:18-21, 26
Hannah and Elkanah had a baby boy named Samuel. They loved Samuel very much. They knew that God loved baby Samuel, too. They wanted Samuel to learn about God.
Samuel grew. Samuel's parents took him to the tabernacle. At the tabernacle, Samuel met Eli. Eli was a priest and teacher at the tabernacle. Samuel's parents told Eli that they wanted Samuel to help Eli. Eli could teach Samuel what to do at the tabernacle. Eli could teach Samuel about God.
Samuel listened to Eli. He did the things that Eli taught him to do. Samuel helped keep the lamps burning in the tabernacle. He opened the doors to the tabernacle in the mornings. He worked to help Eli.
Samuel also listened to Eli when Eli told him about God. Eli taught Samuel how to talk to God and listen to God. Samuel talked to God. He listened to God. He did the things that God wanted him to do.
Because Samuel was growing, each year Hannah made him a new coat. When she and Elkanah went tot he tabernacle, she brought the new coat to Samuel.
As Samuel grew older, God helped him. God was with Samuel in everything he did. People listened to what Samuel said. They knew that Samuel's words were true. They knew that Samuel knew about God and what God wanted them to do.
Samuel grew. Samuel's parents took him to the tabernacle. At the tabernacle, Samuel met Eli. Eli was a priest and teacher at the tabernacle. Samuel's parents told Eli that they wanted Samuel to help Eli. Eli could teach Samuel what to do at the tabernacle. Eli could teach Samuel about God.
Samuel listened to Eli. He did the things that Eli taught him to do. Samuel helped keep the lamps burning in the tabernacle. He opened the doors to the tabernacle in the mornings. He worked to help Eli.
Samuel also listened to Eli when Eli told him about God. Eli taught Samuel how to talk to God and listen to God. Samuel talked to God. He listened to God. He did the things that God wanted him to do.
Because Samuel was growing, each year Hannah made him a new coat. When she and Elkanah went tot he tabernacle, she brought the new coat to Samuel.
As Samuel grew older, God helped him. God was with Samuel in everything he did. People listened to what Samuel said. They knew that Samuel's words were true. They knew that Samuel knew about God and what God wanted them to do.
Bible Truth: I am growing as God planned.
Bible Verse: God is with you in everything you do. Genesis 21:22
Level of Bible Skills: Can remember simple verses with Bible references.
*UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out September 9
Family Fall Festival October 28
*UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out September 9
Family Fall Festival October 28
If you would like any details pertaining to any of these events please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please continue to send me their schedules or upcoming events. I want to celebrate with your family!
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I hope you have a blessed week!!Please continue to send me their schedules or upcoming events. I want to celebrate with your family!
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Bridget :)
Friday, July 29, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - July 29
This Sunday will be a special emphasis on children. UP WITH KIDS! Up with Kids will be both services 9:15 and 10:45. We will still have our Small Group time at 9:15. Preschoolers have the option to go with you to the Worship Center or they can go to Wee Worship at 10:45. Wee Worship will have a special puppet show. This Sunday you and your family will not want to miss Up With Kids!! Hope to see you all there.
Wednesday August 3rd is our Back to School Bash. Come on out for music, food and fun for all! 5:00-7:30pm. Cost $5 per family.
This Sunday July 31, 2011
Each age group's story is the same this week. I have simplified each age level.
Wednesday August 3rd is our Back to School Bash. Come on out for music, food and fun for all! 5:00-7:30pm. Cost $5 per family.
This Sunday July 31, 2011
Each age group's story is the same this week. I have simplified each age level.
*See below for upcoming events
1's and 2's
Ask God to Help
Have your ever felt compelled to pray for someone in need? What happened? Have your ever been surprised by God's answer to your prayers? When you pray, God hears and responds according to His will. Pray specifically and expectantly. Ask God to show you His answers.
Bible Story: Peter's Friends Acts 12:1-17
Bible Story: Peter's Friends Acts 12:1-17
Peter went to many towns to tell people about Jesus. This made the leader of the towns angry, so he told his helpers to find Peter and keep him away from the people.
Peter's friends at church were sad. They loved Peter and wanted to help him. So they began to talk to God. The friends asked God to watch over Peter and keep him safe.
God helped Peter. Later Peter went to a friend's house and knocked on the door. a girl at the house shouted, "Peter is at the door!"
Peter's friend were excited. They were happy to see their friend Peter. Peter was glad his friends loved him and asked God to help.
Bible Truth: People can ask God to help others.
Bible Verse: Talk to God. Matthew 6:6
Bible Concept: I can talk to God.
Bible Skill: Can hear Bible verses that relate to his or her activities
Peter's friends at church were sad. They loved Peter and wanted to help him. So they began to talk to God. The friends asked God to watch over Peter and keep him safe.
God helped Peter. Later Peter went to a friend's house and knocked on the door. a girl at the house shouted, "Peter is at the door!"
Peter's friend were excited. They were happy to see their friend Peter. Peter was glad his friends loved him and asked God to help.
Bible Truth: People can ask God to help others.
Bible Verse: Talk to God. Matthew 6:6
Bible Concept: I can talk to God.
Bible Skill: Can hear Bible verses that relate to his or her activities
3's - Pre K & Kindergarten
Have your ever felt compelled to pray for someone in need? What happened? Have your ever been surprised by God's answer to your prayers? When you pray, God hears and responds according to His will. Pray specifically and expectantly. Ask God to show you His answers.
Bible Story: Peter Prayed for Peter Acts 12:1-17
God wanted Peter to tell others about Jesus, so that is what Peter did. King Herod did not want Peter to teach about Jesus. The king put Peter in prison. When Peter's church friends found out what King Herod had done, they began to pray for God to help Peter.
One night when Peter was asleep, a bright light shone in the prison. An angel appeared. He woke Peter up. "Hurry!" the angel said. "Get up! Get dressed! Put on your sandals and your coat and come with me." Peter did what the angel told him to do.
Peter and the angel waked past the prison guards. The prison gate onpend by itself. Peter and the angel walked through it into the city. Then the angel left. Peter thought he had been dreaming, but he realized he was not. he said, "God sent the angel to help me."
Peter went to Mary's house, where his church friends were praying. he knocked on the dor. Thoda came to the door. When she heard Peter's voice, she was so excited that she forgot to open the door and let Peter in!
"Peter is at the door! she told the friends who were praying, but they didn't believe her. Peter kept knocking. Finally someone opened the door. The church friends were surprised to see Peter standing there!
Peter motioned with his hand for them to be quiet. He told his friends how God had helped him. Peter said, "Tell our other friends what has happened tonight. Tell them how God helped me."
Bible Truth: God wants people to pray and ask Him to help others.
Bible Verse: Pray to God. Matthew 6:6
Level of Biblical Learning: I can pray for people in my community and world and for missionaries.
Level of Bible Skills: Can hear Bible verses that relate to everyday activities.
*UPCOMING EVENTS
UP with Kids July 31 9:15 and 10:45 Services child care provided
Back To School Bash August 3 6pm-8pm fun and food for all ages cost: $5 per family
We will be moving up to our next age/grade the first Sunday in August.
Kids Night Out Sept. 9th
If you would like any details pertaining to any of these events please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please continue to send me their schedules or upcoming events. I want to celebrate with your family!
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I hope you have a blessed week!!
Bridget :)
Thursday, July 21, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - July 21
Summer is coming to a close next week. I hope you had the opportunity to spend time with your families over the summer. It's not to late. You don't have to spend a lot of money. Your back yard is full of memories waiting to happen. Pitch a tent, spend time looking at the moon and stars, or catch lighting bugs. The important thing is to spend time together.
God used Paul and Barnabas in Iconium to reach many Jews and Gentiles with the gospel. However, they also encountered opposition. Do you think the persecution discouraged Paul and Barnabas? God's word is clear that they continued to preach, spending a considerable time there. These leaders were committed to the Lord so they could carry out His will.
Read Acts 14:24-28. Paul and Barnabas returned to Antioch and told the church what God had done through them. God had enlarged His kingdom through their efforts. This weeks story reminds us that we need to pray for missionaries and people who need to hear the gospel. I often remind the preschoolers that they are missionaries too. That you don't always have to travel the world to be a missionary. Go tell others about Jesus.
Bible Truth: People can help others learn about Jesus. If you would like any details pertaining to any of these events please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please continue to send me their schedules or upcoming events. I want to celebrate with yourfamily! If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.I hope you have a blessed week!!
Bridget :)
This Sunday July 24, 2011
Each age group's story is the same this week. I have simplified each age level.
*See below for upcoming events
1's and 2's
God gives all believers spiritual gifts that he expects them to use in His work. He also calls all believers to share the gospel by using those spiritual gifts. Satan is sure to bring opposition, but God sustains us through the opposition.God used Paul and Barnabas in Iconium to reach many Jews and Gentiles with the gospel. However, they also encountered opposition. Do you think the persecution discouraged Paul and Barnabas? God's word is clear that they continued to preach, spending a considerable time there. These leaders were committed to the Lord so they could carry out His will.
Read Acts 14:24-28. Paul and Barnabas returned to Antioch and told the church what God had done through them. God had enlarged His kingdom through their efforts. This weeks story reminds us that we need to pray for missionaries and people who need to hear the gospel. I often remind the preschoolers that they are missionaries too. That you don't always have to travel the world to be a missionary. Go tell others about Jesus.
Bible Story: Paul and Barnabas Told About Jesus Acts 13:1-3; 14:1-3, 21-28
Bible Truth: People can help others learn about Jesus.
Bible Verse: Teach other people about Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:2
Bible Concept: People tell about God and Jesus.
Bible Skill: Can hear Bible verses that relate to his or her activities
3's - Pre K, Kindergarten and Wee Worship
God gives all believers spiritual gifts that he expects them to use in His work. He also calls all believers to share the gospel by using those spiritual gifts. Satan is sure to bring opposition, but God sustains us through the opposition.
God used Paul and Barnabas in Iconium to reach many Jews and Gentiles with the gospel. However, they also encountered opposition. Do you think the persecution discouraged Paul and Barnabas? God's word is clear that they continued to preach, spending a considerable time there. These leaders were committed to the Lord so they could carry out His will.
Read Acts 14:24-28. Paul and Barnabas returned to Antioch and told the church what God had done through them. God had enlarged His kingdom through their efforts. This weeks story reminds us that we need to pray for missionaries and people who need to hear the gospel. I often remind the preschoolers that they are missionaries too. That you don't always have to travel the world to be a missionary. Go tell others about Jesus.
God used Paul and Barnabas in Iconium to reach many Jews and Gentiles with the gospel. However, they also encountered opposition. Do you think the persecution discouraged Paul and Barnabas? God's word is clear that they continued to preach, spending a considerable time there. These leaders were committed to the Lord so they could carry out His will.
Read Acts 14:24-28. Paul and Barnabas returned to Antioch and told the church what God had done through them. God had enlarged His kingdom through their efforts. This weeks story reminds us that we need to pray for missionaries and people who need to hear the gospel. I often remind the preschoolers that they are missionaries too. That you don't always have to travel the world to be a missionary. Go tell others about Jesus.
Bible Story: Paul and Barnabas Told About Jesus Acts 13:1-3; 14:1-3, 21-28
Paul and Barnabas were teachers. They and others taught in the church at Antioch. One day when the teachers in the church were worshiping God, god told them He wanted Paul and Barnabas to do some special work. The others teachers prayed for Paul and Barnabas and sent them off to other places to tell about Jesus. Paula and Barnabas became traveling missionaries.
Paul and Barnabas traveled to may places teaching about Jesus. In one town, they went into a synagogue and listened to someone read from the Bible Scroll. Paul taught the men more about God and Jesus. When they started to leave the synagogue, the people invited them to come back the next week and teach them more about Jesus.
During the week, people followed Paul and Barnabas to learn more about Jesus. The next week a large crowd of people came to hear them at the synagogue. Some of the leaders did not want Paul and Barnabas to talk to the crowd of people. They said unkind things about Paul and Barnabas.
Paul and Barnabas said, "We will tell everyone about Jesus. God wants all people to know that He sent His Son, Jesus." Some people were happy to hear about Jesus. They told others the good news about Jesus.
The same thing happened in another town. Paul and Barnabas left that town and told people in other places about Jesus. In all those places they helped people begin churches where they could learn more about Jesus.
Paul and Barnabas were teachers. They and others taught in the church at Antioch. One day when the teachers in the church were worshiping God, god told them He wanted Paul and Barnabas to do some special work. The others teachers prayed for Paul and Barnabas and sent them off to other places to tell about Jesus. Paula and Barnabas became traveling missionaries.
Paul and Barnabas traveled to may places teaching about Jesus. In one town, they went into a synagogue and listened to someone read from the Bible Scroll. Paul taught the men more about God and Jesus. When they started to leave the synagogue, the people invited them to come back the next week and teach them more about Jesus.
During the week, people followed Paul and Barnabas to learn more about Jesus. The next week a large crowd of people came to hear them at the synagogue. Some of the leaders did not want Paul and Barnabas to talk to the crowd of people. They said unkind things about Paul and Barnabas.
Paul and Barnabas said, "We will tell everyone about Jesus. God wants all people to know that He sent His Son, Jesus." Some people were happy to hear about Jesus. They told others the good news about Jesus.
The same thing happened in another town. Paul and Barnabas left that town and told people in other places about Jesus. In all those places they helped people begin churches where they could learn more about Jesus.
Bible Truth: People go everywhere telling others about Jesus
Bible Verse: Go and tell others about Jesus Mark 16:15 and Teach other people about Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:2
Level of Biblical Learning: Missionaries are people who tell other people about God and Jesus.
Level of Bible Skills: Knows the name of God, Jesus, and some Bible people
*UPCOMING EVENTSUP with Kids July 31 9:15 and 10:45 Services child care provided Back To School Bash August 3 6pm-8pm fun and food for all ages cost free.
We will be moving up to our next age/grade the first Sunday in August.
We will be moving up to our next age/grade the first Sunday in August.
Bridget :)
Thursday, July 14, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - July 14
Preschool day camp is coming to a close this week. We had a blast learning Bible stories and songs. Several of the children that came this week were from the community. We give our praise to Jesus for that. It has been an incredible week.
Outside the house were four men who brought their friend who could not walk. The men wanted to get their friend inside to see Jesus. They tried to push through the crowd but could not get to the door.
Then the four men picked up the sick friend's mat. They carried him up the steps to the roof of the house. The men dug a large hole in the roof. Carefully, they lowered their friend down through the hole until his mat touched the floor and he was right in front of Jesus.
Jesus said, "Get up. Take your mat and go home."
The man got up, took his mat, and walked. Jesus had made the man well!
The people who saw the man walk could hardly believe it. They said, "We have never seen anything like this!" The people thanked God for what they had seen.
Bible Truth: Friends Help each other know about Jesus.
Bridget :)
This Sunday July 17, 2011
Each age group's story varies a little this week. I have simplified each age level.
*See below for upcoming events
1's and 2's and 3's through Pre-K
This weeks story Jesus healed a paralytic. Read Mark 2:1-12. The healing proved He was God's Son and had the authority to forgive sins and to work miracles. The man stood, picked up his mat, and walked out of the house. What was the reaction of the crowd?
The reaction of the four friends is not recorded, but imagine their joy at seeing their friend walk! They worked together in faith to carry their friend to the One who could heal him. Sunday's story reminds us that sometimes we just have to take our friends to Jesus. Thinking about our unsaved friends. How are ways we can do just that.
Bible Story: Four Helpful Friends Mark 2:1:12
Jesus was teaching about God. many people gathered in the house where Jesus was. Soon people crowded outside the door. Everyone wanted to hear Jesus.Outside the house were four men who brought their friend who could not walk. The men wanted to get their friend inside to see Jesus. They tried to push through the crowd but could not get to the door.
Then the four men picked up the sick friend's mat. They carried him up the steps to the roof of the house. The men dug a large hole in the roof. Carefully, they lowered their friend down through the hole until his mat touched the floor and he was right in front of Jesus.
Jesus said, "Get up. Take your mat and go home."
The man got up, took his mat, and walked. Jesus had made the man well!
The people who saw the man walk could hardly believe it. They said, "We have never seen anything like this!" The people thanked God for what they had seen.
Bible Truth: Friends Help each other know about Jesus.
Bible Verse: Help one another. Galatians 5:13 and Tell people about Jesus Matthew 28:19-20
Bible Concept: People tell about God and Jesus.
Bible Skill: Can hear Bible verses and relate to your preschoolers everyday activities.
Kindergarten and Wee Worship
Rich or poor, educated or uneducated, all people have the same basic needs- food, water, and shelter. Societies or communities struggle and die when the basic needs are not met. These basic needs form the foundation of life and outweigh other wants and desires. Acts 11:27-30 tells of a crisis of basic needs. Barnabas and Saul were in Antioch teaching when prophets came from Jerusalem. The prophet Agabus, filled with the Holy Spirit, predicted that a severe famine would occur in the Roman Empire. The Mediterranean world was often hit by famines due to poor weather conditions and crop performance.
The Bible frequently links the needs of the body with the needs of the soul. Jesus healed many individuals' physical ailments in order to save their souls. A person who is hungry cannot listen to a story of the Bread of Life until we have proven our love by filling his stomach. Preschoolers are driven by many impulses and needs, but none stronger than their physical needs.
Bible Story: A Church Helped Acts 11:19
Barnabas lived in Jerusalem. He believed in Jesus and wanted all people to know about Jesus. The people in the church in Jerusalem heard there was a new church in Antioch. They sent Barnabas to Antioch to see what the people were saying about Jesus. Barnabas was glad the people in Antioch were teaching other people about Jesus. He told the people in the church to keep teaching the right things about Jesus. Many people in Antioch believed in Jesus.
Barnabas went to Tarsus to find Saul. Barnabas and Saul went back to Antioch to teach the people more about Jesus. They stayed in Antioch for one year. Many more people in Antioch believed in Jesus. The people in Antioch who believed in Jesus were called Christians.
A man named Agabus traveled from Jerusalem to Antioch. Agabus was a prophet. He told the church in Antioch that there would not be enough food for the people in Judea.
The church in Antioch wanted to help. They brought gifts for the people in Jerusalem. Every person brought as much as he could. They gave the gifts to Barnabas and Saul. Barnabas and Saul took their gifts to the people in the church in Jerusalem.
God planned for the people to help each other. The people in the Antioch church helped the people in Jerusalem.
Bible Truth: God wants people to help others.
Bible Verse: All the people helped. Acts 11:20
Level of Biblical Learning: I can be a part of God's work.
Level of Bible Skills: Knows each main part of the Bible is divided into smaller parts called books.
*UPCOMING EVENTS
Back To School Bash August 3 6pm-8pm fun and food for all ages
We will moving up to our next age/grade the first Sunday in August
If you would like any details pertaining to any of these events please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please continue to send me their schedules or upcoming events. I want to celebrate with your family!
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I hope you have a blessed week!!Please continue to send me their schedules or upcoming events. I want to celebrate with your family!
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Bridget :)
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