FAMILY PLUS Preschool - October 19

Hi Parents and Grandparents,

Our Pastor for Vision and Purpose, Craig Webb will be teaching this Sunday from Matthew 5:17-42. It does come with a warning of PG-13.

In part of this message he will be discussing mature issues related to what Jesus says about adultery and lust. If you are uncomfortable with your young children hearing about these mature subjects please be sure they are in KidStuff Worship, Wee Worship or Extended Care.

This Sunday, October 21, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -
Jesus Showed Love to Zacchaeus Luke 19:1-10

Bible Story Brief -
• Zacchaeus was a tax collector in Jericho. His job was to collect tax money that people owed to the town.The people did not like Zacchaeus.
• One day the people in Jericho were very excited.“Jesus is coming! Jesus is coming!” they said.They crowded around Jesus as He walked through town. Zacchaeus wanted to see who Jesus was, but he was too short to see over the crowd. Quickly, he climbed a sycamore tree so he could see.
• When Jesus came to the tree, He looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, come down from the tree. I’m going to your house today. ”The people who heard this did not think Jesus should be Zacchaeus’s friend. But Zacchaeus was glad Jesus was coming to his house.
• Jesus talked to Zacchaeus. Zacchaeus was sorry for the wrong things he had done. He said, “I will give half of all my things to the poor. If I have taken too much tax money from people, I will give back four times as much.”
• Jesus said to Zacchaeus, “Today is a happy day at your house.You have learned that God loves you and wants you to do the right things.”

Bible Verse - Jesus said, “Love one another as I have loved you.” John 13:34
Life Application - I can show love to everyone, just as Jesus did.
Bible Truth - Jesus loves all people, and I can, too.

Your parent challenge this week - If possible, find a tree with low branches. Gather a blanket and your Bible and take your child to look at and explore the tree. Offer to help your child climb on the lowest branch. If your child does not want to climb, sit together on the blanket, and tell the Bible story from Luke 19.


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 :)