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 :)