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

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

Bridget :)