FAMILY PLUS Preschool "Speaking Up!" - November 7

Hi Parents and Grandparents!

This week Sunday, November 10, 2013,  your preschooler will hear this story:

Abigail and David Based on 1 Samuel 25
David was hiding from the king. He and his men were traveling and ran out of food. As they walked by a field, they saw a farmer shearing his sheep.
David sent ten of his men to talk to the farmer. “When your shepherds were in the field, we did not harm them,” they said. “We were kind to your men. Please help us and give us food.”
The farmer, named Nabal, was mean and did not want to help David and his men. “Go away. I will not give you any food,” Nabal told David’s men.
    David was angry. He decided to take some of his men and harm Nabal and his family.
Nabal’s wife, Abigail, heard what her husband had done. She hurried to gather food to take to David. She collected meat, bread, roasted grain, raisins, and fig cakes. Abigail loaded the food onto her donkeys and traveled down the road to meet David.
When Abigail saw David, she said, “Please forgive my husband’s bad behavior. Please accept this gift of food for you and your men.”
David accepted Abigail’s gift, thanked her, and left without harming Nabal. Abigail showed kindness to David, and David did not harm her husband.

Christ Focus: God sent His Son, Jesus, for us.
Life Point: Sometimes we can help others get along.
Life Verse: Love others as I have loved you. John 15:12

Question: What did David’s men ask Nabal to give them?
Question: Why didn’t Nabal help David and his men?
Question: What did Abigail do to help?

Bringing the Story Home: Equip your child to speak up for others. Give her an opportunity to practice speaking up. Talk about times she might see a friend being unkind to another person. Role-play some ways she could speak up and remind a friend that Jesus loves us and wants us to love one another.


Upcoming Events

• November 27th - No Wednesday night activities
• December 13th - Kids Night Out ages birth - 5th grade Big fun for all!
  

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