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.

 
*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

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

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 :)

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. 

 

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.
  

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.

 

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.

 

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 :)

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.

 

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!!

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - July 7

Next week is our Preschool DayCamp. We still have a few more spots available. The week is packed with Bible Stories, Recreation, Crafts, and more. We will have worship everyday that allows your preschooler to worship like preschoolers. Each day is themed. Bike Day, Olympics, and Pajama Party to name a few. Our DayCamp is for ages 3 to completed Kindergarten. If you have any questions about this camp, please do not hesitate to contact me.

This Sunday July 10, 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
Sunday's story is about strengthening our faith and magnifying His glory. Before you read Sunday's story to your preschooler, think about this...Naaman and his servants came to know the one true God and wanted to thank Elisha with a gift. Why do you think Elisha declined Naaman's offer of a gift? Elisha wanted to convey that God performed Naaman's healing and any praise of gratitude was His alone. How can God use your difficult situations to strengthen your faith and magnify His glory?

Bible Story: Elisha Helped Naaman 2 Kings 5:1-16
Elisha helped people know about God and the wonderful things God could do.

One day Elisha heard about a man named Naaman who was very sick. Elisha heard that Naaman went to the king to get help.

The king could not help Naaman get well. But Elisha knew that God could!

Elisha cared about Naaman, so he told Naaman what to do to get well.
At fist Naaman was angry. He did not want to do what Elisha said. But Naaman listened!

After Naaman got well, he thanked Elisha for caring about him and helping him. But Elisha just wanted Naaman to know God made him well!
Bible Truth: People can tell others about God.

Bible Verse: Tell about God. 1 Chronicles 16:9

Bible Concept: People tell about God and Jesus.

Bible Skill: Can hear Bible verses and relate to your preschoolers everyday activities.


3's through Kindergarten and Wee Worship
John the Baptist preached and prepared the hearts of God's people to accept Jesus. When Jesus passed by, John recognized Him.
John declared loudly for everyone around him to hear who Jesus was.

Often the most difficult people to lead to the Lord are those the ones that are closest to us, but the effort is worth it when they come to know the Lord.

Name the first person with whom you like to share any good news you receive. Usually we share good news with someone who is close and dear to us. This weeks story Andrew did not just share his news to his brother; he took his brother Simon to meet Jesus. Jesus knew that Simon would be the solid rock or stability in the early church. Andrew is the one that told his brother about Jesus. Mark 16:15 tells us to "Tell the good news about Jesus."
 
Bible Story: Andrew Told His Brother About Jesus John 1:35-42
John had been teaching people the good news about Jesus near the Jordan River. One day, he was standing with two of his disciples when he saw Jesus walking by. John said, "Look! It is Jesus, God's Son."

The two disciples heard him say this. One of the disciples was Andrew. Andrew and the other disciple followed Jesus.
Jesus turned around and saw them following. He asked, "What are you looking for?"
They said, "Teacher, where are You staying?" "Come," He replied. " You will see."
So they went and saw where He was staying. They spent the rest of the day with Him.
Andrew was Simon Peter's brother. The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon. He told Simon, "We found Jesus, God's Son." Andrew brought his brother, Simon, to Jesus.
When Jesus saw Simon, He said, "You are Simon, son of John. You will be called Peter."

Bible Truth: God wants people to tell about Jesus.

Bible Verse: Tell the good news about Jesus. Mark 16:15


Level of Biblical Learning: Missionaries tell people about God and Jesus in my country and in other countries.

Level of Bible Skills: Knows each main part of the Bible is divided into smaller parts called books.

*UPCOMING EVENTS
Preschool day camp - July 11-15 - ages 3 - completed Kindergarten time - 9am-3pm cost $45 (space limited)
Back To School Bash August 3 6pm-8pm fun and food for all ages cost free
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 :)