Hi Parents and Grandparents,
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and was able to spend time with your family. It's hard to believe that this year has only a few days left. 2011 was a great year for me. I hope it was for you as well. I feel closer to God than I have ever been before. I am looking forward to what He has planned for me in 2012. Its an incredible feeling to know that He is in control of it all.
If you have not registered for the Family Plus event on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, please click here to learn more about the event. There will be something for every parent. You do not want to miss this special night The New Generation Team has planned for you. I hope to see you there.
As the New Year begins, your preschooler will learn about an important and valuable part of his/her spiritual growth – the love of God. Preschoolers will understand that God loves and cares for each one of them. Bible stories this month will highlight how
• God cares for them
• God gives them what they need
• God helps them
• God is with them everywhere they go
• God gives them a family
This Sunday, January 1, 2012 your preschooler will hear a story about -
Noah (Genesis 6:9-10,14-22; 7:1,13-19; 8:1-3,13-20; 9:12-16)
Bible Story Brief -
• Noah obeyed and loved God. One day God told Noah about a flood that would cover the earth. God told Noah to build an ark to protect Noah, his family, and many animals.
• God told Noah exactly how to build the ark from cypress wood with sticky tar to keep the water out. The ark had three floors, rooms and stalls, a roof, a window, and a door on the side. Noah obeyed God and built the ark from God’s instructions.
• When the ark was finished, Noah stored food on it. God sent two of every animal onto the ark. God told Noah to take his family onto the ark. When they were all inside, God shut the door.
• It rained and rained for forty days. The flood covered the tops o fthe mountains. The ark floated on the water. Everyone in the ark was safe. Finally, the rain stopped. God sent a wind and dried up the water until the ground appeared.
• God said to Noah, “Come out of the ark. Bring your family and the animals.” Noah, his family, and all of the animals came out of the ark. Noah built an altar and thanked God for His care.
Bible Truth - God cares for us and helps us.
Life Application - I can discover God cares for me.
Bible Verse - God cared for Noah. Genesis 8:1
Conversation Starter - Use the weekly take home page to review the Bible verse and Bible story. Comment: “God cared for Noah. God also cares for you.”
Reminders -
* Our Family Plus Event is Wednesday, January 4th. This is a New Generation can't miss event.
* February 24 - Preschool Pajama Party ages 3 year olds - Kindergarten
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
I pray that you have a safe and happy New Year!
Bridget :)
Friday, December 30, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - December 23
Hi Parents and Grandparents,
I have spent a lot of time with my family this week. I have really enjoyed our time together. Time is so precious to us all. I hope you are able to relax and enjoy spending time with your family too.
I want to remind you of the Christmas Eve Eve Service tonight. There are two services 6pm and 7:30pm. We will have childcare for babies - 3 year olds. The Christmas video that the New Generation team has been working on, will be shown at both of these services tonight. I know that you will enjoy it as much as I did.
Reminders:
* Our Family Plus Event is Wednesday, January 4th. This is a New Generation can't miss event. For more details on this event
* Sunday, December 25th - One service at 10:30am. No Groups will be meeting and there will be no childcare.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Merry Christmas!
Bridget :)
I have spent a lot of time with my family this week. I have really enjoyed our time together. Time is so precious to us all. I hope you are able to relax and enjoy spending time with your family too.
I want to remind you of the Christmas Eve Eve Service tonight. There are two services 6pm and 7:30pm. We will have childcare for babies - 3 year olds. The Christmas video that the New Generation team has been working on, will be shown at both of these services tonight. I know that you will enjoy it as much as I did.
Reminders:
* Our Family Plus Event is Wednesday, January 4th. This is a New Generation can't miss event. For more details on this event
* Sunday, December 25th - One service at 10:30am. No Groups will be meeting and there will be no childcare.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Merry Christmas!
Bridget :)
Friday, December 16, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - December 16
Hi Parents and Grandparents,
I hope you all are enjoying the month of December. It's hard to believe that 2011 is almost over. Make sure you take time these last few weeks to make new memories with your family. Take time to remember what all the celebration is all about.
This Sunday December 18, 2011 We will combine two lessons this week -
Good News! Jesus Was Born (Luke 2:1-20) and Wise Men visited Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12)
Bible Story Brief -
• Caesar Augustus wanted to count all of the people in his empire. Joseph and Mary had to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem to be counted. It was almost time for Mary’s baby to be born.
• When Mary and Joseph reached Bethlehem, the inn, where travelers stayed, was full. Mary and Joseph had to find a different place to stay. That night, Mary’s baby was born! Mary wrapped Baby Jesus in soft cloths. Gently, she laid Him in the manger.
• In the fields nearby, shepherds cared for their sheep. Suddenly, they saw an angel and a bright light shining around them. The shepherds were frightened. The angel said, “Do not be afraid. I have good news for you! Today in Bethlehem, a baby has been born. The baby is Jesus, God’s Son. You will find Him wrapped in soft cloths and lying in a manger.” Many more angels gathered and praised God.
• After the angels left, the shepherds said, “Let’s go see this baby called Jesus!” They found Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus – lying in the manger, just like the angel said. Mary remembered everything that happened. She thought about it over and over.
• On the way home, the shepherds thanked God. They told everyone they saw the good news: Jesus, God’s Son, had been born!
• Far from Bethlehem, wise men watched the stars in the nighttime sky. One night, they saw a bright, new star. They knew this star
meant a special child had been born. They wanted to see the child and bring Him gifts.
• The wise men traveled a long way across the desert. When they came to Jerusalem, they asked King Herod, “Where is the special child? We saw a bright star in the sky and knew He had been born. We have come to worship Him.”
• King Herod was not happy to hear this news. He asked the priests and teachers, “Where is this child?” They answered, “The Bible scroll says He will be born in Bethlehem.” King Herod told the wise men, “Go! Look for the boy. As soon as you find Him, tell me, so I can go and worship Him, too.”
• All the way to Bethlehem, the wise men followed the bright star. Finally, they saw it shining over a house. Inside, they saw Jesus with His mother, Mary. The men bowed down to worship Jesus. They gave Him their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
• When it was time to leave, God told the wise men in a dream not to go back to Jerusalem. So, they took a different road home.
Bible Truths - God sent Jesus to be born. Wise men worshiped Jesus.
Life Applications- I can celebrate Jesus’ birth. I can worship Jesus.
Bible Verses - Good news! Jesus is born! Luke 2:10-11 The wise men worshiped Jesus. Matthew 2:11
Conversation Starter: Many families eat out at least one meal a week. As you wait in line for your food, review the Bible verse with your child. Guide him to recite it using a father’s voice, a mother’s voice, and finally a child’s voice. Remark: “When we celebrate Christmas we are celebrating Jesus’ birth.”
*Don't forget the Christmas Eve Eve services Friday, December 23rd at 6pm and 7:30pm. (This is when we will show the video your preschoolers have been working on!)
*Next Sunday, Christmas Day Service, is at 10:30.
Enjoy time with your families. Merry Christmas to each of you!
Bridget :)
I hope you all are enjoying the month of December. It's hard to believe that 2011 is almost over. Make sure you take time these last few weeks to make new memories with your family. Take time to remember what all the celebration is all about.
This Sunday December 18, 2011 We will combine two lessons this week -
Good News! Jesus Was Born (Luke 2:1-20) and Wise Men visited Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12)
Bible Story Brief -
• Caesar Augustus wanted to count all of the people in his empire. Joseph and Mary had to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem to be counted. It was almost time for Mary’s baby to be born.
• When Mary and Joseph reached Bethlehem, the inn, where travelers stayed, was full. Mary and Joseph had to find a different place to stay. That night, Mary’s baby was born! Mary wrapped Baby Jesus in soft cloths. Gently, she laid Him in the manger.
• In the fields nearby, shepherds cared for their sheep. Suddenly, they saw an angel and a bright light shining around them. The shepherds were frightened. The angel said, “Do not be afraid. I have good news for you! Today in Bethlehem, a baby has been born. The baby is Jesus, God’s Son. You will find Him wrapped in soft cloths and lying in a manger.” Many more angels gathered and praised God.
• After the angels left, the shepherds said, “Let’s go see this baby called Jesus!” They found Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus – lying in the manger, just like the angel said. Mary remembered everything that happened. She thought about it over and over.
• On the way home, the shepherds thanked God. They told everyone they saw the good news: Jesus, God’s Son, had been born!
• Far from Bethlehem, wise men watched the stars in the nighttime sky. One night, they saw a bright, new star. They knew this star
meant a special child had been born. They wanted to see the child and bring Him gifts.
• The wise men traveled a long way across the desert. When they came to Jerusalem, they asked King Herod, “Where is the special child? We saw a bright star in the sky and knew He had been born. We have come to worship Him.”
• King Herod was not happy to hear this news. He asked the priests and teachers, “Where is this child?” They answered, “The Bible scroll says He will be born in Bethlehem.” King Herod told the wise men, “Go! Look for the boy. As soon as you find Him, tell me, so I can go and worship Him, too.”
• All the way to Bethlehem, the wise men followed the bright star. Finally, they saw it shining over a house. Inside, they saw Jesus with His mother, Mary. The men bowed down to worship Jesus. They gave Him their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
• When it was time to leave, God told the wise men in a dream not to go back to Jerusalem. So, they took a different road home.
Bible Truths - God sent Jesus to be born. Wise men worshiped Jesus.
Life Applications- I can celebrate Jesus’ birth. I can worship Jesus.
Bible Verses - Good news! Jesus is born! Luke 2:10-11 The wise men worshiped Jesus. Matthew 2:11
Conversation Starter: Many families eat out at least one meal a week. As you wait in line for your food, review the Bible verse with your child. Guide him to recite it using a father’s voice, a mother’s voice, and finally a child’s voice. Remark: “When we celebrate Christmas we are celebrating Jesus’ birth.”
*Don't forget the Christmas Eve Eve services Friday, December 23rd at 6pm and 7:30pm. (This is when we will show the video your preschoolers have been working on!)
*Next Sunday, Christmas Day Service, is at 10:30.
Enjoy time with your families. Merry Christmas to each of you!
Bridget :)
Friday, December 9, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - December 9
Hi Parents and Grandparents,
This week your preschoolers will learn that God chose Joseph to help care for Baby Jesus. God chose Joseph to be Jesus’ earthly father. Ask your preschooler questions like: “What are some things daddies do to make boys and girls laugh?” or “What do daddies look like?” Remind your preschooler that Jesus had an earthly daddy named Joseph, who helped care for Jesus. Pray with your preschooler, thanking God for Jesus and for daddies. If you miss any week this month due to travel or vacation, read the passage from the take home page to your preschooler. Discuss the story as a family and talk about ways your family can help to celebrate the good news of Jesus at Christmas.
This Sunday, December 11, 2011 Your preschooler will hear this story:
Mary and Joseph Heard Good News (Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-56)
Bible Story Brief -
• God sent an angel named Gabriel to the town of Nazareth to talk to a woman named Mary. “Mary,” the angel said, “God is pleased with you. He has chosen you.” Mary wondered what the angel meant. “Do not be afraid,” the angel said. “God has chosen you to be the mother of a special baby boy. His name will be Jesus.”
• Mary did not understand. Gabriel said, “You are part of God’s plan. The baby will be God’s Son.” Mary said, “I will do what God
wants me to do.”Mary went to visit her cousin, Elizabeth, who was expecting a baby. Elizabeth was very happy for Mary. Mary sang a song to thank God. Later, Mary returned home.
• Joseph was a kind man who loved God. He wanted to marry Mary and do the right things for her. One night, God sent an angel to Joseph in a dream. The angel said, “Joseph, do not be afraid to marry Mary. She is going to have a baby, God’s Son. You will name Him Jesus. He will help all people.”
• When Joseph awoke, he knew the words had come from God. Joseph did what God told him to do. Joseph and Mary were married. They became a family. They waited for the day Jesus would be born.
Bible Truth - God chose a family for Jesus.
Life Application - I can understand God chose Jesus’ family.
Bible Verse - You will give birth to a son and call Him Jesus. Luke 1:31
Conversation Starter - If you have time, purchase two matching sets of Christmas cards that feature the biblical theme of Christmas. Cut the front off of each card and make a matching game. Place all cards face up and challenge your child to find two cards that match. As you play the game, review the Bible verse, “You will give birth to a son and call Him Jesus. Luke 1:31.” Show your child Luke 1:31 in the Bible. With conversation, help your child understand God chose Jesus’ family. Say: “God chose Mary and Joseph as parents for Jesus.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Plus Event Jan 5
Preschool Pajama Party Feb 23 (3 year olds - Kindergarten)
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!!
REMINDER: Your preschooler needs to wear blue jeans and a black long sleeve shirt for a video we will be filming Wednesday, December 14.
Thank You for sharing your preschooler with us,
Bridget :)
This week your preschoolers will learn that God chose Joseph to help care for Baby Jesus. God chose Joseph to be Jesus’ earthly father. Ask your preschooler questions like: “What are some things daddies do to make boys and girls laugh?” or “What do daddies look like?” Remind your preschooler that Jesus had an earthly daddy named Joseph, who helped care for Jesus. Pray with your preschooler, thanking God for Jesus and for daddies. If you miss any week this month due to travel or vacation, read the passage from the take home page to your preschooler. Discuss the story as a family and talk about ways your family can help to celebrate the good news of Jesus at Christmas.
This Sunday, December 11, 2011 Your preschooler will hear this story:
Mary and Joseph Heard Good News (Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-56)
Bible Story Brief -
• God sent an angel named Gabriel to the town of Nazareth to talk to a woman named Mary. “Mary,” the angel said, “God is pleased with you. He has chosen you.” Mary wondered what the angel meant. “Do not be afraid,” the angel said. “God has chosen you to be the mother of a special baby boy. His name will be Jesus.”
• Mary did not understand. Gabriel said, “You are part of God’s plan. The baby will be God’s Son.” Mary said, “I will do what God
wants me to do.”Mary went to visit her cousin, Elizabeth, who was expecting a baby. Elizabeth was very happy for Mary. Mary sang a song to thank God. Later, Mary returned home.
• Joseph was a kind man who loved God. He wanted to marry Mary and do the right things for her. One night, God sent an angel to Joseph in a dream. The angel said, “Joseph, do not be afraid to marry Mary. She is going to have a baby, God’s Son. You will name Him Jesus. He will help all people.”
• When Joseph awoke, he knew the words had come from God. Joseph did what God told him to do. Joseph and Mary were married. They became a family. They waited for the day Jesus would be born.
Bible Truth - God chose a family for Jesus.
Life Application - I can understand God chose Jesus’ family.
Bible Verse - You will give birth to a son and call Him Jesus. Luke 1:31
Conversation Starter - If you have time, purchase two matching sets of Christmas cards that feature the biblical theme of Christmas. Cut the front off of each card and make a matching game. Place all cards face up and challenge your child to find two cards that match. As you play the game, review the Bible verse, “You will give birth to a son and call Him Jesus. Luke 1:31.” Show your child Luke 1:31 in the Bible. With conversation, help your child understand God chose Jesus’ family. Say: “God chose Mary and Joseph as parents for Jesus.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Plus Event Jan 5
Preschool Pajama Party Feb 23 (3 year olds - Kindergarten)
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!!
REMINDER: Your preschooler needs to wear blue jeans and a black long sleeve shirt for a video we will be filming Wednesday, December 14.
Thank You for sharing your preschooler with us,
Bridget :)
Thursday, December 1, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - December 1
Hey Parents and Grandparents,
Christmas is one of the most exciting times of the year for a preschooler. It is full of family, fun, food, and fellowship. This is sondergu
I have a sweet story from a preschool parent. The conversation was with a mother and her 4 year old son. She was telling him he needed to go and he was telling her he didn't need to. The mother told him he needed to go to his Wednesday night class so he could learn about Jesus. He replied with "I already know everything about Jesus." The mother then asked "Oh Yea, then where was Jesus born?" He said proudly with enthusiasm "Duh He was born in the United States." Then she told him that he would be going to class.
This Sunday, December 4, 2011, your child will hear about:
Isaiah Wrote that Jesus Would Be Born (Isaiah 1:1; 6:1,8; 7:14; 9:6-7; 11:1-5)
Bible story brief:
• Isaiah (eye ZAY uh) lived in Jerusalem in the country of Judah. Isaiah heard God say, “Who shall I send to tell people my message?”
• Isaiah said, “Send me, God. I will go.” Isaiah became a prophet. A prophet tells people what God wants them to know.
• God chose Isaiah to tell the people some wonderful news. Isaiah told people what God told him. He wrote about what God told him.
Isaiah told and wrote words about God’s special plan. Isaiah wrote that a young woman would have a son, a special baby boy. The
special baby would be God’s Son. The baby would be Jesus.
• God’s message helped the people know that Jesus would love all people. Jesus would help people understand more about God. He
would grow into a man. He would be wise. He would help people know and love God. He would always do what is right and would help
people.
• The words Isaiah wrote were written on a Bible scroll. People who heard or read the words on the Bible scroll knew that God was
planning to send His Son, Jesus.
Bible Truth - People wrote about God’s plan to send Jesus.
Life Application - I can know God promised to send Jesus.
Bible Verse - God will send a child to be born. Isaiah 7:14
Conversation Starter: You can have a nativity scene available for your child to arrange and use this month. As your child picks up Baby Jesus ask: “Who is that?” Open your Bible to Isaiah 7:14. Say: “Isaiah wrote God’s words in the Bible. They were about Baby Jesus. Isaiah tells us ‘God will send a child to be born.’” Ask: “Who was this child?” (Jesus)
*UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9. Deadline is this Sunday Dec. 4th.
Family Plus Event Jan 5
Wednesday Dec. 14 We will be shooting a video that will be shown during our Christmas Eve Eve service.
This video will include our 3 year olds through High School students. They will need to wear a black long sleeve shirt and blue jeans to participate in the shoot.
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 :)
Christmas is one of the most exciting times of the year for a preschooler. It is full of family, fun, food, and fellowship. This is sondergu
I have a sweet story from a preschool parent. The conversation was with a mother and her 4 year old son. She was telling him he needed to go and he was telling her he didn't need to. The mother told him he needed to go to his Wednesday night class so he could learn about Jesus. He replied with "I already know everything about Jesus." The mother then asked "Oh Yea, then where was Jesus born?" He said proudly with enthusiasm "Duh He was born in the United States." Then she told him that he would be going to class.
This Sunday, December 4, 2011, your child will hear about:
Isaiah Wrote that Jesus Would Be Born (Isaiah 1:1; 6:1,8; 7:14; 9:6-7; 11:1-5)
Bible story brief:
• Isaiah (eye ZAY uh) lived in Jerusalem in the country of Judah. Isaiah heard God say, “Who shall I send to tell people my message?”
• Isaiah said, “Send me, God. I will go.” Isaiah became a prophet. A prophet tells people what God wants them to know.
• God chose Isaiah to tell the people some wonderful news. Isaiah told people what God told him. He wrote about what God told him.
Isaiah told and wrote words about God’s special plan. Isaiah wrote that a young woman would have a son, a special baby boy. The
special baby would be God’s Son. The baby would be Jesus.
• God’s message helped the people know that Jesus would love all people. Jesus would help people understand more about God. He
would grow into a man. He would be wise. He would help people know and love God. He would always do what is right and would help
people.
• The words Isaiah wrote were written on a Bible scroll. People who heard or read the words on the Bible scroll knew that God was
planning to send His Son, Jesus.
Bible Truth - People wrote about God’s plan to send Jesus.
Life Application - I can know God promised to send Jesus.
Bible Verse - God will send a child to be born. Isaiah 7:14
Conversation Starter: You can have a nativity scene available for your child to arrange and use this month. As your child picks up Baby Jesus ask: “Who is that?” Open your Bible to Isaiah 7:14. Say: “Isaiah wrote God’s words in the Bible. They were about Baby Jesus. Isaiah tells us ‘God will send a child to be born.’” Ask: “Who was this child?” (Jesus)
*UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9. Deadline is this Sunday Dec. 4th.
Family Plus Event Jan 5
Wednesday Dec. 14 We will be shooting a video that will be shown during our Christmas Eve Eve service.
This video will include our 3 year olds through High School students. They will need to wear a black long sleeve shirt and blue jeans to participate in the shoot.
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 :)
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