FAMILY PLUS Preschool - May 26

This Sunday we will finish up our stories about families. This weeks story reminds us to show love to our family and to be forgiving.

This Sunday May 26, 2011

Each age group's story varies a little this week. I have simplified each age level.

Kindergarten and Wee Worship

Bible Story: Joseph showed Love to His Brothers. Genesis 45:1-28

Joseph was an important man in Egypt. He had helped Pharaoh, the king, store a lot of grain. A famine began - there was no rain. People everywhere were hungry. They traveled to Egypt to buy grain from Joseph and Pharaoh.

 

Joseph's brothers came to Egypt to buy grain. They had not seen Joseph in a long time and did not recognize him. For a while, Joseph did not tell his brothers who he was. One day, Joseph said, "I am Joseph, your brother. Is my father still alive?" Joseph's brothers were surprised. When they were younger, they had been mean to Joseph. Now they were afraid of what he would do to them.

 

Joseph said, "Do not be afraid. Do not worry about what happened a long time ago. God sent me here. God had a plan for me to help many people." he continued, " Go back to Canaan. Tell my father that I am alive. Bring him here to Egypt. Bring all your families, too. The famine will last five more years. You will have enough food to eat. I love you. I will take care of you."

 

When Pharaoh heard that Joseph's brothers had come, he was happy. He said, "Give them carts. Tell them to bring their families to Egypt, I will give them the best land to live in." Joseph gave his brothers carts, new clothes and other things they would need to move to Egypt.

 

Back home, the brothers told their father, Jacob, "Joseph is alive. He is a leader in Egypt." Jacob didn't believe them. The brothers told Jacob all that Joseph had said. Jacob saw the carts that Joseph had sent. He said, "I believe you! I will move to Egypt and see my son, Joseph." Jacob, all the brothers, and all of their families moved to Egypt.

 

Level of Biblical Learning - (Family) I can show my family I love them.

Bible Words of the week: Brother - A man or boy with the same parents as another person.

                                            Egypt - The country in the Bible where the king was called Pharaoh.

Bible Verse: God loves us, so we should love one another. 1 John 4:11

Bible Truth: God wants family members to show love for one another.

With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- Can discover ways to show love and be kind to my family their family members.                                                                                   

*See below for upcoming events and upcoming classes for parents on Wednesday nights.

3's-Pre K Bible Story: Joseph's Family Genesis 45:1-28                                                                                                                                   
Joseph had an important job in Egypt. He sold grain to people who needed food. One day Joseph's brothers came to Egypt to buy food. His brothers did not recognize Joseph. Joseph said, "I am your brother, Joseph!"

Joseph's brothers were afraid. They had done unkind things to Joseph when they were younger. But Joseph showed love to his brothers. He was happy to see them. Joseph said, "Don't be afraid. I will help  you." Joseph told his brothers to hurry home and bring their daddy back to Egypt.

 

The king of Egypt (Pharaoh) was happy to hear that Joseph's brothers had come. Pharaoh told Joseph, "Tell your brothers to get your father and their families and move to Egypt." Then the king gave Joseph's brothers some wagons and other things needed for the trip. Joseph's brothers hurried home to tell their father the wonderful news!

 

"Joseph is in Egypt! said Joseph's brothers. "And he wants all of us to move to Egypt and live near him." Joseph's daddy was so happy! Joseph loved his family.

 

Bible Truth: God wants family members to love one another.

Bible Verse: Love one another. 1 John 4:7

Level of Biblical Learning - God wants family members to love one another.

With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- Can participate in family devotional times                                                                                                                                                          -Can learn ways to love family members

1's and 2's 

Families Show Love

 

Bible Story: A  Gift for Joseph Genesis 37:1

Joseph was a young boy. He lived with his daddy and his many brothers. He helped his daddy, Jacob, by watching the sheep.

 

Daddy Jacob loved Joseph very much. he wanted to do something special for Joseph. Jacob told his helpers to make a beautiful coat for Joseph. Jacob chose very pretty cloth for the coat. The coat was made of my colors

 

When the coat was finished. Jacob gave it to Joseph. Joseph must have been surprised when he saw the coat. He must have thanked his daddy for the coat.

 

Joseph loved his daddy and his daddy loved him.

Bible Truth: Families Can Help Others.


Bible Verse: Do good things for others. Galatians 6:10

With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- can learn ways to help others.

Take note of this upcoming opportunity!

Radical Families: Surrendering to God’s Plan for Your Family

Led by Craig & Barbara Webb, Tyler & Casey McNutt, Ron & Lynell O’Reel, and Henry & Patti Webb

 

How can you address "bad attitudes" in your family?

What behaviors and attitudes characterize a "Christian" family?

How do you finally resolve the recurring problems characteristic to your family?

Join these four couples for a time of teaching and open discussion of marriage, parenting, caring for aging parents, busyness, dysfunctional families, and more.

Wednesday evenings in June from 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm Room 121/123 in the Fellowship Hall

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*UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer Jam June 13-17th 4yr old - 5th grade 9am-1am lunch included no cost
Preschool day camp - July 11-15 - ages 3 - completed Kindergarten time - 9am-3pm cost $45
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 :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - May 12

This weeks lesson is about a family helping someone that needed food and a place to rest. What does the world teach us about helping other people? How many people have bought into the belief that they serve others to get what they want? What does the Bible teach about helping people? There are multiple opportunities to help families at our church that even preschoolers can be involved in. They can help you pick out food for our food closet. They could also help with the His Babies Ministry. We can teach our children that our families can love and care for one another and for others just as this woman did in our story.

This Sunday May 22, 2011

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

Bible Story: A Family helped Elisha 2 Kings 4:8-17
Elisha was a prophet. Elisha walked from town to town telling people what God wanted them to know. When Elisha came to a town, he needed a place to rest and eat.

Elisha often visited the town of Shunem. A woman there invited Elisha to eat with her and her husband. She told Elisha that he could eat and rest at their house when he came to their town.

One day the woman said to her husband, "Elisha helps people know about God. Lets build a room for him on the roof of our house. We can put a bed, table, chair and a lamp in the room. Whenever he comes to our town, Elisha will have a comfortable place to rest and eat."

The next time Elisha came to Shunem, he stopped at the man and woman's house. The man and woman took Elisha to the flat roof of the house. They showed Elisha his new room. Elisha was very thankful for the room.

One day as Elisha was resting in his room, he called for his helper Gehazi. Elisha said, "Go and get the woman." Gehazi brought the woman to Elisha. Elisha said, " You have built a room for me. What can I do for you?"

The woman did not want Elisha to do anything for her. The woman and her husband helped Elisha because they knew God wanted them to help him.

The couple did not have any children. Elisha told the woman that in a year she would have a son. The next year she did have a son just as Elisha promised.

 

Level of Biblical Learning - (Family) My family can love and care for other people.

Bible Words of the week: Roof - The cover of a building

                                            Room - A part of the inside of a house

Bible Verse: Help God's people in need. Romans 12:13

Bible Truth: God wants families to help others.

With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- Can participate in family devotional times and can learn to use the Bible at home.                           - Can learn ways to help others.

*See below for upcoming events 

  3's-Pre K Bible Story: A Family and Elisha 2Kings 4:8-13
Elisha was one of God's special helpers. He walked from town to town, telling people about God. There was on town, called Shunem, where Elisha went often. There he met a family. The family knew that Elisha told people about God. One day the woman invited Elisha to eat with her and her husband. Every time Elisha went to the town, Shunem, where this family lived and ate at their house.
One day the woman said to her husband, "Let's build a room for Elisha. He can stay here when he come to town." The family built the room on the flat roof of their house. Inside the room they placed a bed, table, lamp and a chair.
When Elisha returned to Shunem, he went to the family's house. The woman and her husband showed Elisha the new room they had built for him. Now Elisha had a special place to rest when he came to town.
Elisha said, "Look at what you have done for me!" Elisha was happy this family had helped him.

 
Bible Truth: God wants us to help other people.

Bible Verse: Work together to help others. Galatians 6:10


Level of Biblical Learning - My family can help other people.


With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- Can participate in family devotional times                                                                                       
- Can learn ways to help others.


1's and 2's

Families Help Others


Bible Story: A Family Helped Elisha 2 Kings 4:8-13                                                                                                                                      

A man named Elisha often visited a town called Shunem. A woman and her husband lived in the town. The woman and her husband became friends with Elisha. They asked Elisha to eat at their house. The woman knew Elisha did not have a house to stay in when he came to Shunem. She told her husband, "We can help our friend Elisha. Let's build a room for him. In the room we can put a table, a chair, a lamp and a bed. It will be Elisha's room when he comes to our town."
The woman and her husband built the room. When Elisha went to Shunem, he walked up, up, up the steps to his special room. he was happy the family chose to help him.

Bible Truth: Families Can Help Others.

Bible Verse: Do good things for others. Galatians 6:10
With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- can learn ways to help others.

*UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer Jam June 13-17th 4yr old - 5th grade 9am-1am lunch included no cost
Preschool day camp - July 11-15 - ages 3 - completed Kindergarten time - 9am-3pm cost $45
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 :)

FAMILY PLUS Update - May 12

This weeks Bible story reminds us all just how important it is to talk to our family about God and Jesus. My brother, Butch, helped lead me to Christ when I was a teenager.  Just like this weeks story about Timothy's family, my brother talked to me about how important it is to read the Bible and that the Bible will help you understand more about God and Jesus. He would also encourage me to do things that are right. I will be forever grateful that he did.

This Sunday May 15, 2011

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

Bible Story: Timothy Learned About God. Acts 16:1-3; 2 Timothy 1:1-5; 2:14-17
Paul was a missionary who traveled from place to place. He told people about God and Jesus. One day, Paul met a young man named Timothy. Paul heard people say good things about Timothy. They said Timothy loved God and Jesus.

Paul asked Timothy to help him tell others about Jesus. Timothy traveled with Paul. They talked to many people, telling them about Jesus and and about God. They helped start new churches so more people could learn what the Bible said about God and Jesus.

After he left Paul, Timothy received a letter from Paul. Paul wrote" "I am praying for you. I wish I could see you again. I remember how much you loved God, and I know how you want to tell other people about Jesus."

In the letter, Paul reminded Timothy of how Timothy had learned from the Bible when he was a boy: " Your mother, Eunice and your grandmother Lois taught you about God. Since your were a child, you have learned from the Bible. Keep doing the things you know are right. The Bible is an important book. The Bible will help you understand about God and learn about Jesus. All that the Bible says if form God. The Bible tells us what God wants us to do. The Bible teaches us how to live and make the right choices. The Bible can help everyone."

Level of Biblical Learning - (Family) God wants families to worship together.

Bible Word of the week: Timothy - Paul's helper and friend.
Bible Verse: Since you were a child, you have learned from the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:15

Bible Truth: God wants parents to teach children about Him.

With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- Can participate in family devotional times

*See below upcoming events

3's-Pre K 

Bible Story: Timothy Learned About God. Acts 16:1-3; 2 Timothy 1:1-5; 2:14-17
A little boy named Timothy lived with his father, mother and grandmother. Timothy's mother, Eunice and grandmother, Lois, loved God. They taught Timothy about God. Timothy's mother and grandmother taught him verses from the Bible. Timothy listened carefully to the Bible stories that his mother and grandmother told him. Timothy learned to love God.

When Timothy was older, a man named Paul came to this town. Paul was a missionary. He traveled from town to town, telling people that God loved them. Paul wanted Timothy to help him. So Timothy became Paul's helper. Together Paul and Timothy traveled to many towns, telling people about Jesus.

One day after Timothy had stopped traveling with Paul, he got a letter from Paul. Paul reminded Timothy how his mother and grandmother had taught him important verses and stories from the Bible. Paul told Timothy to always remember what he had learned.

Bible Truth: God wants parents to teach children about Him.

Bible Verse: Tell your children about God. Deuteronomy 6:7

Level of Biblical Learning - (Family) My family tells me about God.

With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- Can participate in family devotional times

1's and 2's

Families learn Together

Bible Story: Timothy and His Family. Acts 16:1-3; 2 Timothy 1:1-5; 2:14-17
Timothy lived with his mother and his grandmother. Timothy's family told Timothy stories about people who loved god. The stories helped Timothy learn that God loves and cares for people.

Timothy learned the things God wanted him to do. One day a man named Paul visited in Timothy's town. Paul was glad to meet Timothy. Paul taught Timothy about Jesus. Later Paul wrote a letter to Timothy. part of the letter said, "I thank God that your mother and grandmother taught you Bible stories.


Bible Truth: Families can learn about God.

Bible Verse: Learn about God. Deuteronomy 31:13

With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- can hear Bible verses and stories at home.

*UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer Jam June 13-17th 4yr old - 5th grade 9am-1am lunch included no cost
Preschool day camp - July 11-15 - ages 3 - completed Kindergarten time - 9am-3pm cost $45
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 please let me know.

I hope you have a blessed week!!

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - May 5

This Sunday your child will continue to hear that God made people to live in families and know that He wants family members to love and care for one another.

This week parents challenge- Read Exodus 2:1-10. When Jochebed gave birth to a son, she did as Pharaoh commanded, sort of! She put him in the Nile, but compassionately, in a carefully crafted basket. She assigns his older sister, Miriam, to watch over him. I believe God lead her to a particular spot. Do you think think Jochebed knew it was the princess's bathing area? I don't think this story was coincidence it was God-incident. What "God incidents" have helped your family confront or overcome dangers? Think about the many ways that God was at work protecting you and your family.
Find ways to include your child in helping at home. Even as young as they are they can learn that family members care about one another.

This Sunday May 8, 2011

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

Bible Story: Miriam's Family Exodus 2:1-10
Miriam's family had a new baby boy. Jochebed (JAHK uh bed), the baby's mother, wanted him to grow up to be healthy and strong. But Pharaoh the king of Egypt, did not want Hebrew baby boys to live. For three months, Jochebed hid the baby.

When she could not hide him any longer, Jochebed took a basket made from reeds and covered the outside with black, sticky tar. The tar would keep water out of the basket.

Gently, Jochebed placed her baby in the basket. She set the basket in the reeds near the edge of the Nile River. Miriam stayed ear the rier to watch her baby brother.

Pharaoh's daughter came to take a bath in the river. She saw the basket in the reeds and sent a helper to get it. When she opened the basket, she saw the baby boy. She felt sorry for him

Miriam came out of the tall grass. "Do you want me to get someone to take care of the baby?" "Yes!," said Pharaoh's daughter. Miriam hurried to get her mother. "Take this baby and care for him, "Pharaoh's daughter said to Jochebed. "I will pay you to take care of the baby." Jochebed took the baby home to take care of him. When he was older Pharaoh's daughter took him back. She named him Moses.

Miriam showed love to her family by helping keep her brother safe.

Level of Biblical Learning - (Family) Family members help one another.

Bible Word of the week: Reeds - tall grass that grows near a lake or river
Bible Verse: Help one another. Galatians 5:13

Bible truth: God wants family members to help one another.

With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- Discover ways they can help all members of their families
- To encourage to use their Bibles at home and participate in family devotional times

*See below upcoming events   

3's-Pre K 

Bible Story: Miriam's Family Exodus 2:1-10
Miriam's family had a new baby boy. Miriam helped her mother take care of the baby. The king of their country did not want baby boys to live. So Miriam and her family did not tell anyone about the baby. Miriam's family hid the baby for three months. As the baby grew, Miriam's family had to think of a way to keep him safe.

Miriam's mother got a basket. She covered it with sticky tar. The tar would keep water out of the basket. Gently Miriam's mother laid the baby in the basket in the tall grass near the edge of the river. Miriam stayed nearby to watch her baby brother.

As the king's daughter walked beside the river, she saw the basket. She opened it and saw the baby. He was crying. She felt sorry for the baby. Miriam went to the king's daughter and asked, "Do you want me to get someone to take care of the baby for you?"  "Yes, go," answered the king's daughter. Miriam ran and got her mother.

"Take this baby and care for him," the king's daughter told Miriam's mother. Miriam's mother was happy to take care of her own baby. The king's daughter named the baby Moses. Miriam was a helper in her family.

Bible truth: God wants family members to help one another.

Bible Verse: Help one another. Galatians 5:13


Level of Biblical Learning - (Family) Family members help one another. 


With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- Discover ways they can help all members of their families
- To encourage to use their Bibles at home and participate in family devotional times

1's and 2's

My family Cares

Bible Story: Moses' Family Exodus 2:1-10
One day a baby boy was born. He was a helathy baby. The baby's mother loved the baby very much. She wanted to take care of him and keep him safe.
Mother made a special bed for the baby to sleep in. She found just the right basket and put a special covering on it to keep it dry. Mother put the baby in his new bed.
The baby's sister watched him to keep him safe. God helped the baby grow into a boy then a strong young man. Who was the baby boy? His name was Moses! Moses' family loved him and cared for him.

Bible truth: Family members care about one another.
Bible Verse: Work together. Ephesians 6:7
With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- their families care for them

*UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer Jam June 13-17th 4yr old - 5th grade 9am-1am lunch included no cost
Preschool day camp - July 11-15 - ages 3 - completed Kindergarten time - 9am-3pm cost $45
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 please let me know.

I hope you have a blessed week!!

Bridget :)