The
Bible story this week is about a family. The story made me really think
about family, what the word really means. One definition of family I
found in the dictionary says - "A group consisting of parents and
children living together in a household." I don't think this really
describes a family.
This weeks story Miriam
and her family wanted to save her baby brother from Pharaoh. They came
up with a plan. I can't even imagine putting one of my siblings in a
basket and sending him or her down the river. Miriam loved her brother
enough to save his life. Miriam's family trusted God through their
difficult times they were enduring. God had a very important job for the
baby (Moses) when he grew up.
My definition of family is not just living under one roof. Families should put God first and foremost in their life. Family is the people who will love, pray for one another and be there for you no matter what. They are there to pick you up in hard times and to share your joy. You never give up on them and you'll do whatever it takes to stay together; such as compromise, communicate, sacrifice and most of all, love one another. Family is your heart and soul next to God.
Help your child understand that people in your family can help each other. Talk about some ways your child would like to help family members this week.
Sunday, May 6, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -Miriam Helped Her Family (Exodus 2:1-10)
Bible story brief -
• Miriam’s family had a new baby boy. Jochebed, the baby’s mother, wanted him to grow up to be healthy and strong. But Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, did not want Hebrew baby boys to live. For three months, Jochebed hid the baby.
• When she could not hide him any longer, Jochebed took a basket made from reeds and covered the outside with black, sticky tar. The tar would keep water out of the basket.
• Gently, Jochebed placed her baby in the basket. She set the basket in the reeds near the edge of the Nile River. Miriam stayed near the river to watch her baby brother.
• Pharaoh’s daughter came to take a bath in the river. She saw the basket in the reeds and sent a helper to get it.When she opened the basket, she saw the baby boy. She felt sorry for him.
• Miriam came out of the tall grass. “Do you want me to get someone to take care of the baby?” she asked Pharaoh’s daughter.
• “Yes,” said Pharaoh’s daughter. Miriam hurried to get her mother.“Take this baby and care for him,” Pharaoh’s daughter said to Jochebed. “I will pay you to take care of the baby.” Jochebed took the baby home to take care of him. When he was older, she took him back to Pharaoh’s daughter. She named him Moses.
• Miriam showed love to her family by helping keep her brother safe.
Bible Verse - Help one another in love. Galatians 5:13
Life Application - I can help my family.
Bible Truth - Family members help one another.
Your parent challenge this week - Talk about the Bible story as you fold towels together. Look up the Bible verse. Say, “When you help with family chores, you are pleasing God and doing what this Bible verse says. You are helping one another in love.”
Save these dates:
* Summer Nights For Families June 10
* Summer Jam June 11-15
* Summer Nights For Families July 8
* Preschool Day Camp July 9 - 13
Send me those schedules. I would love to show up at your child's event.
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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