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 :)
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
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 :)
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