FAMILY PLUS Update - March 31

This month we will focus on Jesus' love for children. This Sunday's story has to be one of my favorites. I can visualize this weeks story. People in the streets and Jesus comes down the road and children rushing to see Him. How excited they must have been. How eager they were to meet Him. Jesus disciples telling the parents Jesus does not have time for them. I can't help but think Jesus was a little upset with them and sad. Then, Jesus says "Let the Children come to Me. Do not send them away. Children are very important in God's plan. Everyone should love God the way these children do." Does Jesus love children today? YES! How do we know? The Bible says so and the Bible is true!

The month of April we will be focusing on Jesus' love for children. They will begin to learn that Jesus loves children. Jesus helps all people. Jesus is God's son and Jesus is ALIVE!

This Sunday April 3, 2011

Each age group's story this week is the same. I have simplified each age level.
Kindergarten and Wee Worship

Bible Story: Jesus and the children Mark 10:14

One day Jesus was teaching the people, some parents brought their children to see Him. They wanted Jesus to touch their children and bless them. Jesus disciples thought Jesus was too busy to talk with the children. The disciples told the parents, "Stop! Jesus is to busy for the children." Then, Jesus said, "Let the children come to me. Do not send them away. Children are very important in God's plan. Everyone should love God the way these children do." With excitement the children went straight o Jesus. They talked with him. Jesus blessed the children and told them how much God loved them.

Level of Biblical Learning - (JESUS) Jesus taught people what God is like.

Bible Words of the week: Children- boys and girls

Bible Verse: Jesus said, "Let the children come to me." Mark 10:14

Bible truth: Jesus loves children.

With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
-Jesus loves them
-They are important to Jesus
- That the Bible is true

*See below upcoming events

3's-Pre K 

Bible Story: Jesus and the Children Mark 10:13-16
One day some parents brought their children to see Jesus. The moms and dads wanted their children to see Jesus and hear His kind words. Some of Jesus' helpers saw them trying to get near Jesus.  Jesus helpers told the parents that Jesus was too busy to see the children. Jesus saw  what His helpers were doing. Jesus said to His helpers, "Let the children come to Me. Do not send them away."
Jesus took the children in His arms. He gently put His hands on them and talked to them. Jesus showed His helpers that He loved children.

Bible truth: Jesus loves children.

Bible Verse: Jesus loves you. John 15:12
Level of Biblical Learning - (JESUS) Jesus loves all people.

With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
-That they are special to Jesus
-Jesus loves them

1's and 2's 

Our Friend, Jesus

Bible Story: Jesus and the Children Mark 10:13-16
Many people went to hear Jesus teach about God. Moms and Dads took their children to see Jesus. They wanted Jesus to love and pray for their boys and girls. But Jesus' helpers stopped them. The helpers told the mom and dads, "Go away. Jesus it too busy to see children. Jesus has more important things to do." Moms and dads were sad. Jesus saw the the families. He heard what His helpers said. Jesus told the helpers: "Let the children come to Me. Don't keep them away." Jesus loved the children. He held them in His arms. 
Bible truth: Jesus loves children

Bible Phrase: Jesus loved the children Mark 10:16

With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
-Jesus loves children

*UPCOMING EVENTS
Easter Egg Hunt -  April 16th - ages birth-5th grade 10am
Kids Night Out - May 6 - ages birth-5th grade - deadline for this event will be April 27
Preschool day camp - July 11-15 - ages 3 - completed Kindergarten time - 9am-3pm
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!

Bridget :)