FAMILY PLUS Preschool "Example on how to treat others" - September 26

Hi Parents and Grandparents!

Sunday, September 29, 2013 your preschooler will learn this story:
Jesus and Zacchaeus Based on Luke 19:1-10
Bible Story Brief -
Jesus was coming! People were standing everywhere. Everyone wanted to see Jesus, including a man named Zacchaeus. Zacchaeus was a tax collector. People did not like Zacchaeus because he took more tax money than he should.
Zacchaeus really wanted to see Jesus. But he was too short to see over the crowd of people. So Zacchaeus ran ahead of the crowd and climbed a tree. Now he would be able to see Jesus.
Jesus came to the tree where Zacchaeus was sitting. Jesus stopped and looked up at Zacchaeus. “Come down, Zacchaeus,” said Jesus. “I want to go to your house today!” Zacchaeus quickly climbed down the tree. He was happy that Jesus was going to his house. The other people wondered why Jesus wanted to visit the man they did not like.
As Zacchaeus and Jesus talked, Zacchaeus knew that he had done some wrong things. Zacchaeus told Jesus, “I will help the poor people. If I have taken too much money from people, I will give them back all of their money and more.”
What a happy day for Zacchaeus! He knew that Jesus loved him and God loved him, too.

Christ Focus: Jesus set the example for how to treat others.
Life Point: We should love others just as we love ourselves.
Life Verse: Love others as I have loved you. John 15:12

Question: What did Zacchaeus do because he wanted to see Jesus?
Question: Why did all the people dislike Zacchaeus?
Question: How did Jesus show kindness to Zacchaeus?

Bring the story home -  Help your preschooler think of someone at church who is hard for him to like. Talk about a way to show kindness to that person. Think of one kind thing to do.

Upcoming Events

• October 27th - Family Fall Festival
• November 27th - No Wednesday night activities
• December 13th - Kids Night Out ages birth - 5th grade

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 :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool "Jesus Loves Children" - September 19

Hi Parents and Grandparents!

This has to be my very favorite story in the Bible. It clearly shows how important children are to Jesus. It teaches us that Jesus loves us and we are to love others.

Jesus and the Children Based on Mark 10:13-16
Bible Story Brief -
Everywhere Jesus went people followed Him. They watched Him make sick people well. They listened to Jesus teach about God’s love.
One day some mothers and fathers (parents) brought their children to see Jesus. The mothers and fathers wanted their children to see Jesus and hear His kind words.
Some of Jesus’ helpers saw the mothers, fathers, and children trying to get near Jesus. Jesus’ helpers told the mothers and fathers that Jesus was too busy to see children.
Jesus saw what His helpers were doing. He became angry. Jesus said to His helpers, “Let the children come to Me. Do not send them away.”
Jesus took the children in His arms. He gently put His hands on them and talked to them. Jesus showed His helpers that He loved children.

Christ Focus: Jesus loves children. As Jesus loved, we are to love others.
Life Point: Jesus loves children.
Life Verse: Jesus loved people and helped them. Matthew 14:14

Question: Why was Jesus angry with His disciples?
Question: Why did Jesus think children were special?
Question: What did He tell His disciples about children?

Bringing the story home: Sing the song “Jesus Loves the Little Children” or “Jesus Loves Me” with your preschooler. Remind her/him that Jesus loves her/him and all children.


Upcoming Events

• October 27th - Family Fall Festival
• November 27th - No Wednesday night activities
• December 13th - Kids Night Out ages birth - 5th grade

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 :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool "Thirsty?" - September 12

Hi Parents and Grandparents!

 

Welcome (or welcome back for some of you) to our Preschool Family Plus emails. On your car ride home after church or at the family dinner table, do you ever ask your little ones, "What did you learn today?" Do you ever get this response "Nothing!" or "Jesus!" or maybe "All we did was play and eat goldfish!". These responses are very common from preschoolers.

Starting today I will be sending you an email every week letting you know what your Preschooler will be learning on the next Sunday. It will include the Bible story, Bible verse and a few questions. Also I will include any upcoming events that involve your preschooler. Hopefully equipping you with Sunday's lesson, your conversation will be a little different on the way home or at the family dinner table.

Sunday, September 15, 2013 your child will learn this story:
Jesus and the Woman at the Well - Based on John 4:1-30
Bible story brief:
Jesus and His helpers had walked a long time. They came to a town and stopped beside a well. Jesus’ helpers went into town to buy food. Jesus sat by the well to rest.
Before long a woman came to the well to get some water. Jesus asked, “Will you give Me a drink of water?” The woman was surprised that Jesus spoke to her.
Jesus told the woman about God’s love. Jesus wanted the woman to know how much God loved her. Jesus said, “I am God’s Son.”
Then Jesus’ helpers returned to the well. They were surprised to see Jesus talking to a woman.
The woman was so happy about the good news Jesus told her. She hurried into town to tell everyone what Jesus had said.
The people from town came to see Jesus. They wanted to talk with Jesus, too, and to learn more about God’s love.

Christ Focus: Jesus loves everyone.
Life Point: Jesus loves all people and so should we.
Life Verse: Love others as I have loved you. John 15:12

Question: How did Jesus show love for the woman?
Question: What is a way you can show love to another person?

Bringing the story home: Look around your neighborhood or school. Is there a person who needs a friend? Help your child to think of some ways to make friends with this new person.

Upcoming Events

• October 27th - Family Fall Festival
• November 27th - No Wednesday night activities
• December 13th - Kids Night Out ages birth - 5th grade

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 :)