FAMILY PLUS Preschool - June 28

Hi Parents and Grandparents,
Wow it is hard to believe that in couple of days we will be welcoming the month of July. I loved summer time as a child. I loved spending time with family and camping out in the back yard. Camping is still one of my favorite past times. I don't camp in the back yard as much. :) Speaking of camp...July 9th-13th is Preschool Daycamp here at The Glade. Click here to learn more about the camp. Deadline is July 1st so register soon. Limited space available.

This Sunday, July 1, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -
Matthew and His Friends (Matthew 9:9-13)
Bible story brief -
• Matthew worked as a tax collector. A tax collector collected or took money from the people for the government. One day as Jesus was walking, He saw Matthew sitting in the tax collector’s booth. Jesus walked up to Matthew and said, “Follow Me.” Matthew left the tax collector’s booth immediately and went with Jesus. Matthew became Jesus’ friend and one of His disciples.
• Later at Matthew’s house, Jesus shared a meal with Matthew, the disciples, some tax collectors, and even some people who did things Jesus did not like. The church leaders did not like all of the people who were eating at Matthew’s house. The church leaders asked the disciples, “Why is Jesus eating with tax collectors and others who do wrong things?”
• Jesus answered, “I came to teach all people about God. God loves Matthew. God loves all of Matthew’s friends. God loves everyone.”

Bible Verse - Love others as you love yourself. Mark 12:31
Life Application - I can love all people.
Bible Truth - We can love people as Jesus did.

Your parent challenge this week - When your child experiences a conflict with a friend, look up the Bible verse and read it together. Say: “Sometimes it is hard, but we can ask God to help us love all people.” If possible, talk with both children about ways to solve the conflict.

Save these dates:
* No Wednesday night activities in July  Enjoy your time with your family
* Preschool Day Camp - July 9-13 - 9 to 3 - Ages 3 years to completed Kindergarten. Cost $45
* Summer Nights For Families - July 22 Movie Night, we will be showing Ice Age 4 at the Roxy.

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 :)