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 :)
Friday, September 28, 2012
Saturday, September 22, 2012
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 :)
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 :)
Friday, September 14, 2012
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 :)
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 :)
Friday, September 7, 2012
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.
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 -
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 :)
• 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 :)
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