FAMILY PLUS Preschool - January 26

Hi Parents and Grandparents,

Just imagine being 100 years old and God tells you that you were going to have a son. I think I would do exactly what Abraham did.....Laugh. But like Abraham, I would know that God had a much greater plan than mine. This weeks lessons teaches us all that families are important and God has a plan for each of us. 

Try this with your preschooler sometime this week - Provide crayons or markers and paper. Lead your child to draw your family. Offer to print each family member’s name by his/her picture. Use conversation to help your child know God planned for him/her to live in a family. I kept the pictures like these when my children were small. Today these family pictures are a cherished treasure of mine.

This Sunday, January 29, 2012 your preschooler will hear this story - 

A Baby for Abraham and Sarah (Genesis 12:2-3; 17:1-8,15-17,19,21; 21:1-8 )

Bible Story Brief - 

•  Abram did what God told him to do. When Abram was 99 years old, God spoke to him. God changed Abram’s name. God said, “Your name will no longer be Abram. Your new name will be Abraham because you will be the father of many nations.” This meant Abraham would have many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. People everywhere would know that Abraham’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren were part of his family. 

•  God made a promise to Abram. God told Abraham that a year later his wife Sarah would have a son. Abraham laughed at the idea that Sarah would have a son when she was 90 and he was 100 years old! But he knew that God kept His promises. God told Abraham to name their son Isaac. The name Isaac means “laughter.” 

•  A year later, Sarah had a baby boy, just as God had said she would. Abraham and Sarah named their son Isaac as God had told them to do. Abraham had a party to celebrate the birth of Isaac. God had kept His promise to Abraham. 

•  God did what He had promised to do. God blessed Abraham and Sarah with the special gift of a baby. The baby made them very happy. 

Bible Truth - God planned for families to care for us. 

LIfe ApplIcatIon - I can learn God planned for families. 

Bible Verse - God has plans to care for you. Jeremiah 29:11

Virtual Brown Bag Lunch

Join the New Generations Team for lunch from your computer on Thursday, February 2 from 11:30am-12:30pm! 

This will be an interactive Internet experience where we will address how to "Protect your Family Online". You'll be amazed at what your kids can access! For instance, by the age of 18, 94% of boys and 63% of girls will have seen pornographic material on the Internet. You will have a chance to eat your lunch, ask questions, and gain practical insight to immediately upgrade internet safety in your home.

Go to www.gladevillechurch.org and click "Watch Live" on the homescreen in order to view the Virtual Brown Bag on Thursday, February 2 at 11:30am.

Reminders:
* February 24 - Preschool Pajama Party Ages 3 year olds - Kindergarten Cost $5

Its that time of year again when your children are into sports and/or dance. Please send me their schedule. I would love to see them in action. 

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

We look forward to seeing your child at church each week! Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)