FAMILY PLUS Preschool - December 30

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 :)