FAMILY PLUS Preschool - December 28

Hi Parents and Grandparents! 

It is very hard for me to believe that a year has passed. 2013 is just days away. I hope that 2013 brings you great joy. My prayer for your children is the same for my own, that they grow even closer to the Lord every day. That their relationship with our Lord and Savior is stronger with each new day. Happy New Year and God bless you all.

Start off the new year helping your children do just that by coming to the Family Plus Event on January 2, 2013.
Join us for some great chili, a 70's theme party for adults, and learn about what New Generations has in store for 2013! The cost is $5 per family.6:00 pm: Dinner for the family.
Chef Chris is cooking up his delicious chili recipes! It will be on the table and ready to eat at 6:00 pm - Sharp!
6:30 pm: Break time.
Kids/students will go to their regular activities.
6:45 pm - 7:30 pm: 70's Theme Party for Adults.
Adults are invited to join us upstairs for a party (follow the signs) where we will be serving dessert! We will also be sharing information about families at the Glade Church in 2013! Hopefully we will see you there.
For more information contact New Generations at newgenerations@thegladechurch.org

This Sunday, December 30, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -

The Wise Men Visited Jesus Matthew 2:1-12
Bible Story Brief -
• Far from Bethlehem, wise men watched the stars in the nighttime sky. One night they saw a new star shining brightly.They knew the star meant a special child had been born.They wanted to see Him and give Him gifts.
• The wise men traveled across the desert sand to Jerusalem.There they asked King Herod, “Where is the special child? We saw a bright star in the sky and knew He had been born.We want to worship Him.”
• King Herod was not happy to hear about Jesus. He called the priests and teachers together and asked them where the baby was to be born.They answered,“In Bethlehem.That’s what the Bible scroll says.”
• Then King Herod told the wise men to go to Bethlehem. He said, “Go! Look for the boy.When you find Him, tell me so I can go and worship Him, too.”
• After leaving King Herod, the wise men saw the bright star again and followed it until it stopped over the house where Jesus was.They were very glad! They entered the house and saw Jesus with His mother, Mary. The wise men bowed down to worship Jesus.Then they gave their gifts to Jesus.
• Mary and her little boy, Jesus, looked at the sparkling gold. They smelled the sweet perfumes of frankincense and myrrh.
• When it was time for the wise men to leave, God told them in a dream not to go back to King Herod. So they traveled home on a different road.

Bible Verse - The wise men worshiped Jesus. Matthew 2:11

Life Application - I can learn that people recognized that Jesus was special and worshiped Him.

Bible Truth - People knew Jesus was special.

Weekly Parent Challenge - Take the wise men from a nativity set and hide them where your child will discover them. Challenge your child to find the wise men and bring them to Jesus so they can worship Him. Use your own words to tell the Bible story. Help children understand that Jesus was a very young child when the wise men came to Him.

Save these dates:
* Wednesday, January 2, 2013 Family Plus Event 6pm

If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

Christmas - December 21

Dear Parents and Grandparents,

This Sunday, December 23, 2012 we will have a different kind of service. At 10:30 we will have a birthday party for Jesus. click here for more information on this service. We will have one morning service with no groups or childcare. Also we will have two services at 6:00pm and 7:30pm that will be different from the morning service. Childcare will be available for the night services, birth - Kindergarten. You will not want to miss these services. I hope to see you there.

The month of December I have been sharing Christmas traditions with you. I asked several of you and a few of my friends to tell me stories of their childhood Christmas traditions. Not having a 9:15 Sunday School time, I saved this one for this week. You can start or add this tradition this Christmas Eve. Please enjoy my friends story in his own words. He is one of three sons.

My Childhood Christmas tradition...

My greatest memories of Christmas revolved around Family. Every Christmas Eve, after the hustle and bustle of the day, Dad would build a fire in our wood burning fire place. Now a days a wood burning fire place is a rarity with the convenience of gas and propane. But there is just something about the crackling of the wood and unexpected color changes of the fire that you just can't replace.

After the fire had been built, we all sat down to eat a meal together. After we shared a meal it was time for hot chocolate or apple cider, my favorite was hot chocolate. With beverage in hand, we all sat down for what had become a tradition with our family. Christmas just wouldn't be the same without dad/mom reading Christmas stories to us.

Sitting by the fire the first story began..."twas the night before Christmas and all through the house." After we finished this holiday classic, we turned our attention to the a another story of Christmas. Luke 2:1-20 The story of Immanuel, God with Us. The King of Glory came in flesh, born of a virgin, lived among us was the finale of the night. Now with three boys, reading through two stories seemed like eternity and there were probably a few yawns, and thoughts of tearing into my gifts the next morning distracted me, but I will never forget the priority my parents placed on Christ at Christmas.

I am thankful for the Christmas tradition that my parents created. A tradition that focused on the true meaning of Christmas. A tradition that will never be forgotten, in fact, to be continued.

Parents, create your traditions, but while you create ask yourself a question, "What traditions are we creating that points to Immanuel?"

I hope you and your family have a very merry Christmas!

Let me know if there is anything I can help you pray about.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - December 14

Hi Parents and Grandparents!

I have enjoyed reading about your family traditions this month that you have sent me. If you do not have one, I hope you can start one or more of the great traditions that I have reported to you so far.

Here is another one for you;

You can find a charitable organization that needs volunteer help either for Christmas Eve Or in preparation for Christmas Day activities.

Shelia Weathers made me aware of an event that she is helping put together for The Bridge Ministry called "The Bridge To Christmas". It is at Municipal Auditorium on December 22nd and the guests of honor are the homeless/poor. You can buy a toy, wrap it, mark on a tag if for boy or girl, for what age, one word what toy is and get it to Shelia. You and your family can also be the hands and feet of Jesus that day. Contact Shelia at 426-5758 to sign up or for more info.

Remember it is not the gifts they will remember, its the experience of being together and the bonding time that your family has together. Your family traditions can be passed on to generations after generations.

This Sunday, December 16, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -

Bible Story Brief -
Jesus Was Born Luke 2:1-20
• Caesar Augustus made a law. He wanted to count all the people in the country. Joseph and Mary had to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem to be counted. It was almost time for Mary’s baby to be born.
• In Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph needed a place to sleep. The inn, where travelers stayed, was full. So they stayed elsewhere. During the night, Mary’s baby was born! Mary wrapped her tiny baby boy in soft cloths. Gently, she laid Him in a manger.
• In the fields nearby, shepherds were taking care of their sheep. Suddenly they saw an angel.A bright light shone around them.They were frightened.
• The angel told the shepherds, “Do not be afraid. I have good news for everyone. 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. ”Then many more angels gathered, and they praised God.
• After the angels left, the shepherds said, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see the baby!” They hurried to Bethlehem where they found Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus. Jesus was lying in the manger, just as the angel had said.
• On the way home, the shepherds thanked God.They told everyone the good news that Baby Jesus—God’s Son—had been born. People were amazed at what the shepherds said. Mary remembered all the things that happened on this special night, and she thought about them over and over.

Bible Verse - Good news! Jesus was born. Luke 2:10-11

Life Application - I can learn that Jesus was born just as God planned.

Bible Truth - Jesus was born as God planned.

Save these dates:
* Wednesday, January 2, 2013 Family Plus Event 6pm

If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - December 7

Hi Parents and Grandparents!

I have more Christmas traditions for you this week. I wish I would have done some of these things when my children were small. I will however start some with my grandchildren.
Here is a tradition that I know that children will remember forever. From my own experience its not the gifts that they will remember. They will remember the special time together as a family around the season.
Twenty five days before Christmas buy books, wrap them and put them under the tree. At bed time every night have your child open one book. Read the book to your preschooler at bed time.
This is a great idea. I know books could be costly. They do not have to be expensive books or you could have just a few books for every weekend til Christmas Eve. Here are a few of my favorite Christmas time books: The Crippled Lamb by Max Lucado, The Legend of the Three Trees by Catherine McCafferty, What God Wants for Christmas by Amy Bradford and my new favorite, Humprhrey's First Christmas by Carol Heyer. Every book does not have to be about Christmas.

This Sunday, December 9, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -

Mary and Joseph Heard Good News Luke 1:26-56; Matthew 1:18-25
Bible Story Brief -
• Mary lived in the town of Nazareth. One day God sent the angel Gabriel to talk to Mary. “Mary,” Gabriel said, “God is pleased with you. He has chosen you.” Mary was afraid.
• “Do not be afraid, Mary,” the angel said. “You will give birth to a son and call Him Jesus. He will grow up to be great.” Mary still did not understand.
• Gabriel explained,“The baby will be God’s Son. Elizabeth, your relative, is going to have a baby, too, even though she is old. God can do things that people think are impossible to do!”
• Mary said,“I will do whatever God wants. ”Then the angel left her.
• Mary packed her things and hurried over the hills to visit Elizabeth. When Mary arrived, Elizabeth said, “Mary, your baby is God’s Son!” How happy Mary and Elizabeth were! Mary sang a song to thank God.
• Joseph also lived in Nazareth. Joseph was a kind man who obeyed God and didwhat was right. He was going to marry Mary.
• One night while Joseph was sleeping, 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 ababy. The baby is God’s Son. You will name Him Jesus. He will help all people.”
• When Joseph awoke, he did what God told him to do. Joseph and Mary weremarried. They became a family and waited for the day when Jesus would be born.

Bible Verse - You will give birth to a son and call Him Jesus. Luke 1:31
Life Application - I can learn that God chose Mary and Joseph to be Baby Jesus’ family.
Bible Truth - God planned for Baby Jesus to have a family.

 

Your parent challenge this week - Make sure a family picture is on display somewhere in your home. Move it to a new location. Challenge your child to find the family picture. As you look at the picture together, identify each family member. Comment: “God planned for us to be a family. God planned for Jesus to have a family, too. Mary and Joseph were Jesus’ family.”


Save these dates:
* Wednesday, January 2, 2013 Family Plus Event 6pm


If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - November 20

Hi Parents and Grandparents!

With Thanksgiving and Christmas upon us, I was thinking about traditions. I would love for you to send me stories on traditions you and your family have. It can be about Thanksgiving or Christmas. We had a tradition in my family on Christmas Eve when I was a child. My mother would buy all of us new pajamas. It was the one and only present we could open on Christmas Eve. I remember being very excited about opening the pajamas. We knew it was pajamas but didn't know what kind. Sometimes they were homemade and sometimes they were new. They always had a robe with them.Today I have this same tradition with my family. I hope my children treasure this tradition just like I do. I can't wait to hear your stories.

This Sunday, November 25, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -

Hannah Prayed 1 Samuel 1:1-20
Bible Story Brief -
• Hannah was very sad. She and her husband, Elkanah (el KAY nuh), did not have any children.
• Every year, Elkanah and Hannah traveled to Shiloh to the tabernacle (tent church) to worship God. One year in Shiloh, Hannah went inside the tabernacle to pray. She knew that God would listen to her prayer.
• Hannah prayed words like “God,You are so good. I am sad. Please give me a baby. I will bring him to church to learn about You, God.” Hannah was so sad that she cried as she prayed. She moved her lips as she prayed but did not say the words aloud.
• Eli, the priest, went to talk with Hannah. Hannah told Eli why she was crying and praying. She said she was praying for a baby. Eli told Hannah that God had heard her prayer.
• Hannah left the tabernacle and ate a meal. She did not feel sad anymore. The next morning, Hannah and Elkanah worshiped God together and returned home.
• Hannah waited. One day she knew she was going to have a baby. After a while, she had a son. She named her son Samuel. Hannah knew that God had heard her when she prayed to Him.

Bible Verse - I pray to God, and He hears me. Psalm 77:1
Life Application - I can pray to God anywhere.
Bible Truth - People pray at church and other places.
Your parent challenge this week - Ask your child to help you find places to pray. Make a list of all the places your child can pray. Help them conclude that we can pray to God anywhere. Read the Bible verse together. Tell the Bible story from 1 Samuel to your child.



Save these dates:
* December 7th - Kids Night Out Ages: Birth - 5th grade Cost; $13 for one child, $18 for two children, $23 for three children, no family pays more than $23.


If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - November 15

Hi Parents and Grandparents!

The Great I am - Worship Encounter is this weekend. I am looking forward to it. The times are Saturday, November 17th at 7pm and Sunday, November 18th at 9:15am and 10:45am. Childcare available for Babies - Kindergarten for all three services. Pick a service and bring a friend or two. See you there. You will not want to miss it.

This Sunday, November 18, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -

David Thanked God 1 chronicles 15:1-4,11-12,14-28; 16:1-43
Bible Story Brief -
• David was the king in Israel. He did many things for the people. He built new buildings in Jerusalem.
• David also did things for God. He set up a special tent where the people could worship God. Inside the tent, he prepared a place for the ark of the covenant (a special gold-covered box that held the Ten Commandments). David gathered all the people including the Levites, whom God had chosen to carry the ark of the covenant.
• The Levites slid long poles into the sides of the ark of the covenant. They carried it on their shoulders with the poles.As they walked, the Levites and their relatives sang happy songs and played musical instruments. All the people followed, worshiping God.
• They arrived at the tent and placed the ark inside. King David gave offerings to God. He told the people how much God loved them. He gave them bread and cakes made with dates and raisins to eat.
• David sang, “Tell everyone the wonderful things God has done for us. Sing to God. Remember all He has done and how He keeps His promises. God is great. Give thanks to God for He is good.”
• All the people said “Amen” and “Praise God! ”They worshiped and thanked God; then they went home.

Bible Verse - Give thanks to God for He is good. 1 Chronicles 16:34
Life Application - I can thank God when I pray.
Bible Truth - People can thank God.

Your parent challenge this week - Look with your child for times to say short thank-you prayers. Encourage your child to lead some of the prayers. Talk about how David thanked God in 1 Chronicles. Review the Bible story with your child.


Save these dates:
* December 7th - Kids Night Out Ages: Birth - 5th grade Cost; $13 for one child, $18 for two children, $23 for three children, no family pays more than $23.


If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - November 8

Hi Parents and Grandparents!

This week's story is about the greatest of all prophets, Elijah! He was another ordinary man that did extraordinary things with God. He was the greatest because the Bible talks about him coming to prepare God's people for the Lord's coming. Elijah believed in God and obeyed Him.

I get the opportunity to hear our preschoolers praying sweet prayers all the time. Praying for their needs, praying for things that they love, and praying for things that they are thankful for. Sometimes we get caught up praying for things we want and want a quick answer. I think we miss answers sometimes because it is not the answer we were looking for. Answers from God come in many ways, they are yes, no, or maybe later. No and later are the answers we sometimes get upset with, but Psalm 46:10 says "Be still and know that I am God." In this story Elijah prayed for rain and God sent it after seven times of praying for it.

Perfect timing for The Great I Am: A Worship Encounter with the God Who IS, November 17th and 18th.

This Sunday, November 11, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -

Elijah Prayed to God 1 Kings 18:1-2,41-46; James 5:17-18
Bible Story Brief -
• It had not rained for three years.The plants could not grow. There was not enough food to eat. The people needed rain.
• God spoke to His prophet Elijah and said, “Go tell King Ahab I will send rain.” Elijah obeyed God.
• He went to King Ahab and said, “God says it will rain soon. Go; eat and drink before the heavy rain comes.” King Ahab listened to Elijah. He went to eat and drink.
• Elijah climbed to the top of Mount Carmel to pray. He bowed to the ground. Then Elijah told his servant,“Go and look toward the sea.”The servant went, looked, and came back. “I do not see anything,” he said.
• Seven times Elijah prayed and sent his servant to look toward the sea for a rain cloud. On the seventh time, the servant returned and said, “I see a cloud the size of a man’s hand.” Elijah said, “Go to King Ahab. Tell him to get his chariot ready and go to Jezreel before the rain begins.”
• Black clouds were in the sky.The wind began to blow. Drop, drop, drop. A heavy rain began to fall. Elijah ran to Jezreel ahead of King Ahab. God heard Elijah’s prayers. God sent the rain.

Bible Verse - Ask God for what you need. Matthew 7:7
Life Application - I can ask God for help when I pray.
Bible Truth - People pray to God and ask for His help.

Your parent challenge this week - Watch this week for a teachable moment when you observe that your child or you need help. Pray with your child, asking God for help with the problem. Help your child understand that God always answers prayer. Some of the answers God gives us are Yes, No, or Later.

Save these dates:
* December 7th - Kids Night Out Ages: Birth - 5th grade Cost; $13 for one child, $18 for two children, $23 for three children, no family pays more than $23.

If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - November 1

 Hi Parents and Grandparents!

I want to make sure you know about our church sponsoring a facebook contest. The contest will help promote our Worship Encounter, on November 17th and 18th, The Great I am. Based on this scripture, Psalm 46:10 "Be sill and know that I am God".  click here to learn more about the contest. Enter today you could be the winner of a new iPad.

This Sunday, November 4, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -

Jesus Taught About Prayer Matthew 4:23-25; 5:1-2; 6:5-13
Bible Story Brief -
• Jesus traveled around Galilee, teaching and preaching about God, making sick people well, and helping all the people who came to Him. Many people came to see Jesus.
• When Jesus saw the crowd of people, He went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came close to Him. Jesus began to teach them how to pray.
• Jesus said,“Some people pray in a loud voice so other people can hear them. They pray in places where other people can see them. When you pray, talk quietly to God, and He will hear your prayers. You do not need to use a lot of words to pray. God will hear you. He knows what you need.”
• Jesus continued, “When you pray, say words like these: ‘God, we love You. Help us do the things You want us to do. Give us the food we need. When other people hurt us, help us remember to love them just as You love us. Help us make right choices. We are sorry when we do not do what You want us to do.’”
• Jesus wanted His disciples to know how to talk to God.

Bible Verse - Pray to God. Matthew 6:6
Life Application - I can learn that praying to God is important.
Bible Truth - People can pray to God.

Your parent challenge this week - Read the Bible story from Matthew to your child. Talk about prayer. Help your child understand that prayer is talking to God. Encourage your child to pray with you at different times this week.



Save these dates:
* December 7th - Kids Night Out Ages: Birth - 5th grade Cost; $13 for one child, $18 for two children, $23 for three children, no family pays more than $23.


If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - October 25

Hi Parents and Grandparents,

This is our activity & assignment for Wednesday night, Oct. 31. We are taking this opportunity to send our church into the community! 

As You Go & As They Come

On Wednesday, Oct. 31, people will turn on their porch lights and welcome total strangers to their homes. It's called Halloween (Trick or Treat). We are taking this opportunity to send our church into the community!  Join us in accepting this open invitation by inviting the people you encounter that night to “The Great I AM: A Worship Encounter with the God who IS!" (Nov. 17-18, 2012).
You can do this in one of two ways:

• “As You Go” from house to house, leave an invitation, or
• “As They Come” to your house, drop an invitation in their sack along with your treat. 


Invitation cards are available at the church office or in the foyer on Sunday morning or Wednesday evening (in front of Thrive Books and Media).
We will have no other church activities on Wednesday night, Oct. 31, 2012.


This Sunday, October 28, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -

Jesus Washed his Disciples’ Feet John 13:1-17
Bible Story Brief -
• Jesus loved His disciples very much. He wanted to show them how much He loved them.
• One night, Jesus and His disciples ate a meal together. After the meal, Jesus stood and took off His coat. He wrapped a towel around His waist. He held a basin, which was like a large bowl, and poured water in it. He took the basin, knelt down, and washed the feet of a disciple. He dried the feet with the towel that was wrapped around His waist. One by one, Jesus washed and dried His disciples’ feet.
• When Jesus came to Peter, Peter stopped Him and asked, “Are You going to wash my feet, too?”
• Jesus answered, “Yes, Peter. I am going to wash your feet.” • “No,” said Peter. “You should not be washing my feet.” • Jesus explained that He wanted to wash the feet of each of His disciples.
Peter said,“Please wash my feet.” • When Jesus finished washing the feet of all the disciples, He asked them,
“Do you understand why I washed your feet? I am your Teacher, and I have been kind to you by washing your feet. I want you to follow My example and do kind things for people, also.You should do as I have done for you.”

Bible Verse - Jesus said,“Help others like I have helped you.” John 13:15
Life Application - I can help others, just as Jesus did.
Bible Truth - Jesus helped others, and I can, too.

Your parent challenge this week - Each day this week, plan an activity for your child to do that helps someone. Ideas might include sorting his laundry, helping set the table, opening the door for someone at church, picking up something that has been dropped, and spending time with a younger sibling.


Save these dates:
* December 7th - Kids Night Out Ages: Birth - 5th grade Cost; $13 for one child, $18 for two children, $23 for three children, no family pays more than $23.


If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - October 19

Hi Parents and Grandparents,

Our Pastor for Vision and Purpose, Craig Webb will be teaching this Sunday from Matthew 5:17-42. It does come with a warning of PG-13.

In part of this message he will be discussing mature issues related to what Jesus says about adultery and lust. If you are uncomfortable with your young children hearing about these mature subjects please be sure they are in KidStuff Worship, Wee Worship or Extended Care.

This Sunday, October 21, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -
Jesus Showed Love to Zacchaeus Luke 19:1-10

Bible Story Brief -
• Zacchaeus was a tax collector in Jericho. His job was to collect tax money that people owed to the town.The people did not like Zacchaeus.
• One day the people in Jericho were very excited.“Jesus is coming! Jesus is coming!” they said.They crowded around Jesus as He walked through town. Zacchaeus wanted to see who Jesus was, but he was too short to see over the crowd. Quickly, he climbed a sycamore tree so he could see.
• When Jesus came to the tree, He looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, come down from the tree. I’m going to your house today. ”The people who heard this did not think Jesus should be Zacchaeus’s friend. But Zacchaeus was glad Jesus was coming to his house.
• Jesus talked to Zacchaeus. Zacchaeus was sorry for the wrong things he had done. He said, “I will give half of all my things to the poor. If I have taken too much tax money from people, I will give back four times as much.”
• Jesus said to Zacchaeus, “Today is a happy day at your house.You have learned that God loves you and wants you to do the right things.”

Bible Verse - Jesus said, “Love one another as I have loved you.” John 13:34
Life Application - I can show love to everyone, just as Jesus did.
Bible Truth - Jesus loves all people, and I can, too.

Your parent challenge this week - If possible, find a tree with low branches. Gather a blanket and your Bible and take your child to look at and explore the tree. Offer to help your child climb on the lowest branch. If your child does not want to climb, sit together on the blanket, and tell the Bible story from Luke 19.


Save these dates:
* December 7th - Kids Night Out

If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - October 11

Hi Preschool Parents and Grandparents!

This week's story has to be by far my favorite story in the Bible. Having a sister of my own, I can relate to this story. I can just see myself being Martha and my sister being Mary. I know I would have done the same thing, marched right up to Jesus and said what the heck is going on here? Why in the world are you allowing this to happen? Mary is just being lazy, make her do something.
I love how quickly He set Martha straight. This story is a great reminder of how important it is to take the time to listen to Jesus. My prayer for you this week is to be still so you and your preschooler can hear HIM!


This Sunday, October 14, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -
Jesus Loved Mary and Martha Luke 10:38-42

Bible Story Brief -
• Jesus and His disciples walked to Bethany, where Jesus’ friends Mary and Martha lived.They were sisters.
• Martha invited them into her home and rushed to prepare a meal. She wanted the meal to be very special for Jesus and His disciples.
• Mary sat down on the floor at Jesus’ feet and listened to every word that Jesus said.
• Martha worked to prepare the food, worrying that everything would not be just right. Mary was not helping prepare the meal.
• Martha was upset. “Jesus,” Martha said, “my sister has left me to do all the work. Tell her to help me.”
• Jesus said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are working hard and worrying about many things. Mary has chosen the better thing to do. She is showing that she loves Me by listening to Me.The most important thing is to love Me and learn about Me.”

Bible Verse - Jesus said, “Love one another.” John 15:17
Life Application - I can love my friends, just as Jesus did.
Bible Truth - Jesus loved His friends, and I can, too.

Your parent challenge this week -  Look for opportunities to live the verse with your child and your family this week. Look it up together several times and talk about ways you can show love to your friends.

Save these dates:
* December 7th - Kids Night Out


If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - October 6

Hi Parents and Grandparents,

Hello from New Orleans! I am having a wonderful time serving next to our High School students. It is exhausting but I am loving it. We have some great teenagers that love to serve and they definitely love the Lord. However, I can't wait to be back and be your preschoolers this Sunday. Pray for a safe trip home. We will be headed back October 6th.


This Sunday, October 7, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -

Jesus’ Family Went to church Luke 2:40-52

Bible Story Brief -
• The boy Jesus lived in Nazareth with Mary and Joseph. He grew tall and strong and learned many things.
• When Jesus was 12 years old, He was old enough to go with Mary and Joseph to Jerusalem for the Passover celebration at the temple. At Passover, the Israelit es remembered how God had helped them leave Egypt.
• Jesus, Mary, and Joseph traveled with other families to Jerusalem. They went to the temple and celebrated with the other people.
• When the feast was over, Mary and Joseph began the trip back to Nazareth. After traveling for a day, they looked for Jesus. They could not find Jesus walking with His friends or other family members.
• Mary and Joseph went back to Jerusalem to look for Jesus. They found Him sitting in the temple with the teachers, listening to them talk about God. He asked questions.The teachers were surprised at how much Jesus knew about God and the Bible.
• Mary said to Jesus, “We have been looking everywhere for You.”
• Jesus said, “Why were you looking for Me? Didn’t you know I would be in the temple?” Jesus returned to Nazareth with Mary and Joseph.

Bible Verse - I was glad when they said,“Let us go to church.” Psalm 122:1
Life Application - I can go to church, just as Jesus did.
Bible Truth - Jesus went to church, and I can, too.

Your parent challenge this week - At bedtime on Sunday night, ask: “Where did we go this morning?” (church) Find Psalm 122:1 in your Bible and read it with your child. Talk about the Bible story from Luke 2:40-52.



Save these dates:
* December 7th - Kids Night Out


If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)



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FAMILY PLUS Preschool - September 28

Hi Parents and Grandparents,

This Saturday I have the opportunity to go serve on a mission trip with our High School Students in New Orleans. I will be working in one of six schools playing character building games with children. We will also have several teams serving in homes that was effected from the recent storm. I know one of the homeowners personally. Her name is Coach Patti. I spoke with her last week and told her that we had a team coming to help. Patti cried our entire conversation. She lost her home in Katrina and again with Isaac. She is very emotional and very grateful that we are coming to help. Her brother lives next door to her and he lost his house as well. Please pray for Coach Patti, her family and the mission team that will be traveling to Louisiana on Saturday, September 29th. We will be going and spreading good news to what seems like a broken city, New Orleans.


This Sunday, September 30, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -

Timothy’s Family Taught him About the Bible Acts 16:1-3; 2 Timothy 1:1-5; 3:14-17
Bible Story Brief -
• Paul was a missionary who traveled from place to place. He told people about God and Jesus. On one of his trips, Paul met a young man named Timothy.
• Paul heard people say good things about Timothy. Timothy loved God and Jesus. Paul asked Timothy to help him tell others about Jesus. Timothy and Paul traveled together, telling many people about Jesus.
• Later, after Timothy left Paul, Paul wrote Timothy a letter. Paul wrote: “Timothy, always remember the things about God that your mother, Eunice, and grandmother, Lois, taught you. Since you were a child, you have learned from the Scriptures. Keep doing the things you know are right. The Bible will help you understand about God and learn more about Jesus.”
•The letter continued:“All that the Bible says is from God. The Bible tells us what God wants us to do. The Bible teaches us how to live and what are the right things to do. The Scriptures can help everyone know how to live.”

Bible Verse - You learn from the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:15
Life Application - I can discover that the Bible teaches me how to live and what to do.
Bible Truth - The Bible helps us learn what God wants us to do.

Your parent challenge this week - Make sure your child sees you reading and studying the Bible this week. When he shows interest, tell him that you learn from the Bible and he can, too.


Save these dates:
* December 7th - Kids Night Out


If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - September 22

Hi Parents and Grandparents,

Last week our parent challenge was to make cookies and shape them into the letter J for Jesus. Sunday, a preschooler ran up to me with a smile on his face and a bag of cookies. Cookies shaped like the letter J. He was very excited to tell me about him and his grandmother making them. They were both very happy to share them with me. What a beautiful memory of the two of them have now with making cookies and talking about Jesus. I saw him Wednesday night, he was still talking about making me those cookies. I want to challenge you to do these parent challenges. I know it can be difficult at times with our lives being so busy. You will not be disappointed that you took the time to do so. Memories last a life time. It is the little things that they will remember the most.


This Sunday, September 23, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -

Philip Taught the Ethiopian Acts 8:4-8,26-40
Bible Story Brief -
• Philip was telling people about Jesus in Samaria.The people there listened and saw Philip heal sick people.
• While he was in Samaria, an angel told Philip to go to the desert road that went from Jerusalem to Gaza.
• As Philip walked along the road, he saw a chariot coming.The man riding in the chariot had been to Jerusalem to worship God. Now he was on the long trip back to Ethiopia. Philip ran up to the chariot.
• Philip listened and heard the Ethiopian man reading a Bible scroll. Philip asked,“Do you understand what you are reading?”
• The man answered, “No.” He invited Philip to sit beside him and explain the words.
• Philip climbed into the chariot. Philip said that the words were about Jesus.The man did not know about Jesus. Philip told him the good news about Jesus.The man listened to Philip.
• The Ethiopian man saw some water along the side of the road. He said, “Look! Here is water!” Philip baptized the Ethiopian man in the water. The Ethiopian man went home very happy.
• Philip traveled to other places to tell people about Jesus.

Bible Verse - Jesus said,“The Bible tells about Me.” John 5:39
Life Application - I can explore what the Bible says about Jesus.
Bible Truth - The Bible tells us about Jesus.

Your parent challenge this week - Provide an empty box large enough for your child to sit in. Invite your child to decorate the box with crayons to make it look like a chariot. As your child sits in the box, open your Bible to Acts 8 and tell the Bible story.



Save these dates:
* October 28th - Family Fall Festival (details coming soon)
* December 7th - Kids Night Out


If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - September 14

Hi Parents and Grandparents,

I am very happy that a lot of you signed up for our Kids Night Out on September 21st. There are still spots open if you have not signed up yet. We have fun things lined up for the entire night. You can sign up at of our Information desk in the foyer. I am looking forward to this fun filled evening with your children.


This Sunday, September 16, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -

Jesus read the Bible Luke 4:16-22
Bible Story Brief -
• Jesus had returned to Nazareth, the town where He grew up. On the Sabbath Day, Jesus went to the synagogue to worship. When He got there, a helper handed a Bible scroll to Him. Jesus unrolled the scroll and began reading.
• The words Jesus read told how God had sent Him to help others and to tell people about God.
• When Jesus finished reading, He handed the Bible scroll back to the helper and sat down. All the people were watching Him. Jesus said to the people, “The words I have read from the Bible scroll are about Me.”
• The people were surprised. The people said good things about Jesus. They knew Jesus had grown up in Mary and Joseph’s family, but they did not know that Jesus was God’s Son.


Bible Verse - Jesus read the Bible at church. Luke 4:16
Life Application - I can understand that people wrote about Jesus in the Bible.
Bible Truth - The Bible tells what Jesus did.

Your parent challenge this week - Plan an activity to make cookies. Show your child how to use the cookie dough to form the letter J. As you work together, tell the Bible story from Luke 4 in your Bible.


Save these dates:
* September 21st - Kids Night Out 6pm-10pm ages - birth - 5th grade - Deadline September 16th
* October 28th - Family Fall Festival (details coming soon)


If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - September 7

Hi Parents and Grandparents,

I hope your were able to enjoy your long weekend and were able to spend it with family and friends.

I want to remind you about an upcoming event on September 21st, Kids Night Out. KNO is a fun filled evening for children birth through fifth grade including pizza, recreation, crafts, Bible stories, a movie, and more. Cost - 1 Child - $13, 2 Children - $18, 3 or more Children - $23. Registration deadline is September 16th. Go ahead and plan a date night with your spouse or friends, and let us take care of your children.You can sign up at any of the Information Centers.

This Sunday, September 9, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -

 
Jeremiah Wrote God’s Words Jeremiah 36:1-4,22-24,27-28,32

Bible Story Brief -

• Jeremiah was a prophet. He told the people what God wanted them to know. One day, God said to Jeremiah,“Get a scroll.Write the words I have spoken to you.”
• Jeremiah sent for his helper Baruch (BAY rook),a scribe.A scribe writes words for people. Jeremiah wanted Baruch to write the words that God had said. God wanted the people to stop doing wrong things and start doing right things.
• Jehudi (jih HYOO digh), a messenger of the king, read the scroll to the king. As Jehudi read some of the scroll, the king cut that part of the scroll into pieces and threw the pieces into the fire.The king did not care that the words from the Bible scroll were from God.
• God spoke to Jeremiah again. God said,“Get another scroll.Write the words again on the new scroll.”
• Jeremiah got another scroll and gave it to Baruch. Baruch wrote all the words that were on the first scroll. God told Jeremiah more words to write on the scroll, and Baruch added those words to the Bible scroll.

Bible Verse -  God said, “Write the words I have spoken to you.” Jeremiah 36:2
Life Application - I can learn that God planned for people to write His words.
Bible Truth - People wrote God’s words in the Bible.

Your parent challenge this week - When you are finished with the Sunday paper, invite your child to choose some pages from the paper. Give him a red crayon, and challenge him to find the letter G  in the paper and circle it. Help your child, as needed. Comment: “The word God  begins with the letter G. Jeremiah wrote God’s words in the Bible.” Turn to Jeremiah 36 and tell the Bible story.


Save these dates:
* September 21st - Kids Night Out 6pm-10pm ages - birth - 5th grade
* October 28th - Family Fall Festival (details coming soon)


If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - August 31

Hi Parents and Grandparents,

With Labor Day right around the corner, I was wondering if you and your family have any traditions? When I was a child, it always meant a cookout and one last day to spend in the sun with family. I still cherish those memories today! I would love to hear your stories, take time to write them down and send those to me. I would love to know what traditions you and your preschooler have!


This Sunday, September 2, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -

People Found a Lost Bible Scroll 2 Kings 22:1-20; 23:1-3
Bible Story Brief -
• Josiah was 8 years old when he became king. He loved God.
• The kings who lived before Josiah did not love God. They had let the temple become dirty, and it needed repairs.When he became a man, King Josiah sent his helper Shaphan (SHAY fan) with a message for the priest, Hilkiah (hil KIGH uh): “People brought money to the temple. Give it to builders and carpenters who can clean and repair the temple.”
• In the temple, Hilkiah, the priest, found a Bible scroll that had been lost for a long time. He gave it to Shaphan, who took the scroll to King Josiah. Shaphan read some of the Bible scroll to the king.
• When King Josiah heard the words from the Bible scroll, he was sad and upset. “We have not been doing these things,” Josiah said. “We have not been obeying God.”
• Josiah gathered the people at the temple and read the scroll to them. He said, “I will do what the words of the Bible scroll say to do. I will obey God.” All of the people promised they would obey God, too.

Bible Verse -  All that the Bible says is from God. 2 Timothy 3:16
Life Application - I can learn that the Bible is an important book because it is from God.
Bible Truth - The Bible is an important and true book.

Your parent challenge this week - Take sheets of paper and make scrolls with your child. Invite your child to hide the scrolls in a room in your home. After you find the scrolls, open your Bible to 2 Kings and retell the Bible story.

Save these dates:
* September 21st - Kids Night Out 6pm-10pm ages - birth - 5th grade
* October 28th - Family Fall Festival (details coming soon)

If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - August 24

Hi Parents and Grandparents,

I hope that you got to spend some time with your family at the fair this past week. I had a wonderful time at Go Worship! I was very happy to see everyone.

I hope everyone is enjoying their new classes on Sunday mornings. I love seeing them in their new rooms and making new friends in Christ. I want to tell you about our Wednesday night classes that we offer for your preschooler. We just started a five week series called "Big". It is about how we should love, listen, help, thank, and share BIG. In BIG, your preschooler will learn that even though they are small, they can do big things with God's help! In fact, they can do all things through Christ, because He gives them strength. I hope to see your preschooler next Wednesday.

This Sunday, August 26, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -

Jesus Taught Us to Remember Him (Matthew 26:17-30; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26)
Bible Story Brief -
• Jesus wanted His disciples to remember Him. He planned to eat a special meal with His disciples and tell them special things to do that would help them remember Him.
• Jesus’ disciples came to Him and asked, “Where are we going to eat our special Passover meal?”
• Jesus answered, “Go into the city. You will find a man. Say to him, ‘Jesus will eat the Passover meal at your house with His disciples.’”
• The disciples did what Jesus said and found the man. They prepared the Passover meal, making sure everything was ready.
• Jesus and His disciples stretched out on the floor around a low table. Jesus took the bread and thanked God. He tore the bread into pieces and gave some to each disciple. Jesus said, “Take this bread and eat it. Eat this bread and remember Me.” Jesus took a cup and thanked God. Jesus passed the cup to the disciples and said, “Drink from this cup; I want you to remember what I have done. Remember Me when I am not with you. Remember Me every time you eat a meal like this. Remember how much I love you. Remember Me.”
• Jesus and His disciples ate the Passover meal together. After the meal, they sang songs together. They left the room together, going out to a place to pray.

Bible Verse - Jesus said,“Remember Me.” 1 Corinthians 11:24
Life Application - I can remember things Jesus did.
Bible Truth - Jesus taught that we should remember what He did.

Your parent challenge this week - Look at the weekly take home sheets for this past month. Talk about each story. Make a list with your child of things we can remember about Jesus. (He taught His disciples; He taught about being kind; He healed and helped people; He loves all people; Children are important to Him; He wants us to remember Him.)

Save these dates:
*September 21st Kids Night Out

If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - August 17

Hi Parents and Grandparents,

I love this time of year. What I love most is the cooler weather. I know it's short lived but I do try to live in the moment,, and the moment is cooler weather. Also, what I love about this time of year is the Wilson County Fair. My family is planning to attend next Sunday, August 19th at our Go Worship event. I hope your family plans to attend as well. If you would like more information on this event click here. I hope to see you there. I will have on my blue Go Worship shirt.

This Sunday, August 19, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -

Jesus Taught About Love (Mark 10:13-16)

Bible Story Brief -

• Jesus was a busy teacher. He taught people about God. Everywhere Jesus went, people followed Him.
• One day some parents brought their children to see Jesus. The mothers and fathers wanted their children to see Jesus and hear His kind words. Many other people came to see Jesus that day, too.
• The disciples saw the mothers, fathers, and children trying to get close to Jesus. The disciples stopped the parents and told them to take their children and go home.
• Jesus saw His disciples sending the children and parents away. He was sad and angry. Jesus said, “Let the children come to Me. Do not keep them away. God loves children. They are part of God’s special plan. Everyone should love God like these children love Him. Children are important to God.”
• Then Jesus took the children in His arms. He touched the children gently and said special things to each child. Jesus told the children how much God loved them.

Bible Verse - Jesus said, “Let the children come to Me.” Mark 10:14
Life Application - I am important to Jesus.
Bible Truth - Children are important to Jesus.

 

Your parent challenge this week - Write on a paper plate "Jesus loves me". Have your preschooler draw a picture of themselves on the plate. Have fun decorating it. While you are decorating the plate, talk with your child about what Jesus did to show that He loves us. Ask your child questions for example, "What are ways that we can show Jesus we love Him?" (talking to Him and telling Him we love Him, obeying Him and our parents, being nice to everyone - doing things that Jesus would do.)

Save these dates:

*September 21st Kids Night Out

If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - August 10

Hi Parents and Grandparents,

The lesson this week reminds us to be kind to others. Luke 6:27 says, "Love other people and be kind." Put this into practice this week by finding opportunities for your preschooler to be kind to others. Small random acts of kindness will go a long way, not just to your preschooler but for the person that gets to receive your kindness. The world is a better place through our kindness.  It is truly a win-win situation. Kindness is contagious!

This Sunday, August 12, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -

“Jesus Taught About Love”  Mark 10:13-16
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. They took his clothes, beat him, and left him lying beside the road.
• The hurt man heard someone walking down the road. A priest (church helper) came along. He saw the hurt man, but he walked to the other side of the road and did not stop to help. A Levite (church leader) came walking down the road. He saw the hurt man, but he did not stop to help either.
• The hurt man heard a man and his donkey coming down the road. They were from Samaria. The Samaritan saw the hurt man beside the road. He knelt down, poured olive oil on the man’s wounds, and bandaged them. Then he lifted the hurt man onto his donkey, took him to an inn, and cared for him all night.
• The next morning, the kind Samaritan gave the owner of the inn two silver coins. “Take care of this man,” he said. “When I come back, I will pay you more money.”
• After the story, Jesus asked, “Which of the three men treated the hurt man like a neighbor?” He answered, “The man who was kind.”
• Jesus said,“Go and do the same.”

Bible Verse - Love other people and be kind. Luke 6:27
Life Application - I can learn Jesus taught about being kind.
Bible Truth - Jesus taught about being kind.

Your parent challenge this week - Sing songs about Jesus and His love for children. Consider songs such as “Jesus Loves Me” and “Jesus Loves the Little Children.” You may want to use your iPod or other music source for accompaniment. Ask your child: “Who is important to Jesus?” (You are!)

Save these dates:

*September 21st Kids Night Out

If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - August 3

Hi Parents and Grandparents,

We had a great turn out at the Taste and See event Wednesday night. I hope you enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed the Back to School Bash. We had a blast with face painting, the Balloon Kid, bouncy houses, climbing wall, and their favorite bungee trampoline. We had 79 preschoolers. That is a lot of hot dogs. We saw lots of smiles and heard lots of giggles. It was a great way to start off our new school year.

 I want to remind you that this Sunday is promotion day. You should have received a postcard letting you know your child's room number for this year. If you have not received it we will be available to help you find their class on Sunday.

This Sunday, August 5, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -
“Jesus Chose Helpers and Taught Them” Matthew 4:18-22; 9:35–10:10
Bible Story Brief -
• One day Jesus walked beside a big lake called the Sea of Galilee. He saw two brothers, Simon Peter and Andrew, fishing.
• “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said. “I want you to be My disciples.” Simon Peter and Andrew immediately stopped fishing and went with Jesus. Jesus saw two different brothers, James and John, working in their father’s boat. Jesus said, “Come, follow Me.” James and John stopped working and went with Jesus. Simon Peter, Andrew, James, and John became Jesus’ first disciples. They went with Jesus to help Him.
• Jesus traveled to all the towns and villages. He taught in the synagogues and preached the good news. Jesus healed people everywhere that He went. Great crowds followed Him and the disciples.
• Jesus chose twelve men to be His disciples—Simon Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, another James, Thaddaeus, Simon, and Judas. He told them to go make new disciples. He told them to heal people and tell everyone about God. They were not to take traveling bags. The people along the way would provide for them.

Bible Verse - Jesus said, “Go! I am sending you.” Luke 10:3
Life Application - Jesus said, “Go! I am sending you.” Luke 10:3
Bible Truth - Jesus taught His disciples to tell about God.

Your parent challenge this week - Look for times this week when your child sees someone being a helper. Comment: “That person is being a helper. Your Bible story this week talks about Jesus choosing helpers.” Review the Bible story. Show your child where Luke is located in the Bible.

Save these dates:
*September 21st Kids Night Out

If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.
Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - July 26

Hi Parents and Grandparents,

This Sunday during both services The New Generation team will be celebrating stories about what God has been doing. We are very excited about sharing these stories from each of our ministries. This will be a service that will be kid friendly. Feel free to bring your three year old through Kindergarten to service with you. You will not want to miss this service.


August 5th will be our Promotion Sunday. Be on the look out for a card in the mail to let you know which class your preschooler will be promoting to.

Also don't forget about our Back To School Bash for Preschoolers on Wednesday, August 1st.


This Sunday, July 29, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -
 
Friends Helped a Paralyzed Man (Mark 2:1-12)
Bible story brief -
• Jesus traveled to the city of Capernaum. The people gathered in the house where Jesus was. They wanted to see Jesus and hear what He would say. Many people crowded into the house until there was no more space for anyone else in the house.
• Four men walked toward the house. They were carrying their friend on a mat. The man on the mat was paralyzed. He could not walk. He could not even stand up. He had to stay in his bed all the time.
• The four men carried their friend to the house to see Jesus. But they could not get through the crowd. They could not get through the door into the house.
• The four men decided to try another way to get inside the house. Very carefully they carried their friend up the steps and onto the flat rooftop. They made a hole in the roof, above the place that Jesus stood. They lowered their friend down through the hole and into the room where Jesus was.
• Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “Get up. Pick up your mat and go home.” • The man stood up, picked up his mat, and walked out of the house. Jesus had
healed the man who could not walk. Now, the paralyzed man could walk! • How surprised the people were! They praised God and said, “We have seen
wonderful things today.”

Bible Verse - Help people in need. Deuteronomy 15:11
Life Application - My actions can help other people.
Bible Truth - We can help people with special needs.


Your parent challenge this week - At home help your child practice opening a door for someone.  Arrive at church a little early. Choose a door and work together to open the door for others as they come into church. Say: “You are helping other people. The Bible says, ‘Help people in need. Deuteronomy 15:11.’ ”


Save these dates:
* Back to School Bash - August 1 We will have activities for all ages that include dinner at no cost. While your children are having with us you will be able to enjoy the "Taste and See". For cost and more details here is the link for the Taste and See event http://www.gladevillechurch.org/grow/tasteandsee 
*September 21st Kids Night Out

If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - July 19

Hi Parents and Grandparents,
I want to give you a few details about our Back To School Bash for Preschoolers. On Wednesday, August 1st, from 6 to 8 PM - your preschoolers will join in age-appropriate events like inflatables, trackless train, Jurassic adventure, and rock wall. Of course, no kids night at our church is complete without a visit from Anthony the Balloon Kid, face painting, bubbles and sidewalk chalk. Hot dogs, chips, and snow cones provided at NO COST!! While your children are having with us you will be able to enjoy the "Taste and See". For more details here is the link for the Taste and See event http://www.gladevillechurch.org/grow/tasteandsee

This Sunday, July 22, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -
“Paul and Silas Told About Jesus” Acts 16:22-32,34
Bible story brief -
• Paul and Silas loved Jesus. They were missionaries. Everywhere they went they told people about Jesus. Some people did not want them to talk about Jesus. Paul and Silas were put in prison. The jailer locked their feet in chains.
• Paul and Silas began to pray and sing songs to God. The other prisoners listened to them. Even the jailer must have heard them before he fell asleep.
• Suddenly, at midnight, while Paul and Silas were praying and singing, there was an earthquake. The ground shook so hard that the prison doors opened and the prisoners’ chains came loose.
• The earthquake woke the jailer. When he saw the prison doors wide open, he thought the prisoners had left. The jailer knew he would be punished if the prisoners were gone. He was scared. Then the jailer heard Paul call out in a loud voice, “We are all still here! Do not be afraid!”
• The jailer rushed in to see Paul and Silas. He asked them to tell him about Jesus. They told him and any prisoner that could hear about Jesus. The jailer took Paul and Silas to his home. Paul and Silas told everyone in the jailer’s house about Jesus. The jailer and everyone in his house listened to what Paul and Silas said about Jesus.
Bible Verse - Go and tell others about Jesus. Mark 16:15
Life Application - I can tell people about Jesus.
Bible Truth - We can tell people about Jesus.
Your parent challenge this week - Talk with your child about what we can tell others about Jesus. (He is God’s Son; Jesus helped people; Jesus healed people; Jesus loves all people; Jesus loves children.) Guide your child to choose two facts to tell about Jesus. Lead him to tell these facts to a baby sister, grandparent, friend, or Sunday School teacher. Say: “You can tell others about Jesus!”

Save these dates:
* No Wednesday night activities in July. Enjoy your time with your family.
* Summer Nights For Families - July 22 Movie Night, we will be showing Ice Age 4 at the Roxy.
* Back to School Bash - August 1 We will have activities for all ages that include dinner at no cost.

If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.
Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - July 13

Hi Parents and Grandparents,

We had a wonderful week at Preschool Day Camp. Each day was filled
with Bible Stories, Worship, crafts, and fun themes. We had an average
of 118 preschoolers and leaders every day. We were able to make new
friends and build relationships in and around the community. Fun was
had by all. I heard lots of giggles and saw lots of smiles. I even
heard several children cry only because it was time to go home.


This Sunday, July 15, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -

“A Church Helped”  Acts 11:27-30
Bible story brief -
• Some prophets left the church in Jerusalem and came to the church in
Antioch. A prophet is a person who speaks for God and tells other
people what God wants them to know. One of the prophets was Agabus.
• Agabus talked to the people in the church at Antioch. He told them
that God wanted them to know that there would be a famine in
Jerusalem. The people in Antioch knew that many people in Jerusalem
loved Jesus. They were sad that the people in Jerusalem would not have
enough food.
• The people in Antioch wanted to help the people in Jerusalem. They
worked together to plan how they could help during the famine.
• The people of the Antioch church brought offerings for the people in
Jerusalem. Each person brought as much as he could bring. People who
were poor brought small offerings of food and money. People who were
rich brought large offerings. The people in Antioch knew their
offerings would help the hungry people in Jerusalem.
• The people gave their offerings to their teachers, Barnabas and
Saul. Barnabas and Saul took the many offerings to the people in the
church in Jerusalem.

Bible Verse - All the people helped. Acts 11:29
Life Application - I can give to help people.
Bible Truth - We can give to help people.

Your parent challenge this week - Review the Bible story on the way
home from church. Talk as a family about ways your church helps other
people. Help your child decorate an empty plastic container. Cut a
slit in the lid. Collect leftover change for the rest of the month.
Convert the change to bills and place them in an offering envelope.
Lead your child to place the offering in the offering plate at church.



Save these dates:
* No Wednesday night activities in July. Enjoy your time with your family.
* Summer Nights For Families - July 22 Movie Night, we will be showing
Ice Age 4 at the Roxy.
* Back to School Bash - August 1 We will have activities for all ages
that include dinner at no cost.


If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your
family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)