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)

• 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 Truth: God gave me a family to love and care for me.

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

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.

*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.
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 - 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

Every age group's story is the same this week. I simplified them for you.

1's and 2's

I can be Kind

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.

 

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.

*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!!

Bridget :)

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

Every age group's story is the same this week. I simplified them for you.

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.

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

 

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 - 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

Every age group's story is the same this week. I simplified them for you.

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

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.

 

 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

 

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 :)