Hi Parents and Grandparents,
I hope you all are enjoying the month of December. It's hard to believe that 2011 is almost over. Make sure you take time these last few weeks to make new memories with your family. Take time to remember what all the celebration is all about.
This Sunday December 18, 2011 We will combine two lessons this week -
Good News! Jesus Was Born (Luke 2:1-20) and Wise Men visited Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12)
Bible Story Brief -
• Caesar Augustus wanted to count all of the people in his empire. Joseph and Mary had to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem to be counted. It was almost time for Mary’s baby to be born.
• When Mary and Joseph reached Bethlehem, the inn, where travelers stayed, was full. Mary and Joseph had to find a different place to stay. That night, Mary’s baby was born! Mary wrapped Baby Jesus in soft cloths. Gently, she laid Him in the manger.
• In the fields nearby, shepherds cared for their sheep. Suddenly, they saw an angel and a bright light shining around them. The shepherds were frightened. The angel said, “Do not be afraid. I have good news for you! Today in Bethlehem, a baby has been born. The baby is Jesus, God’s Son. You will find Him wrapped in soft cloths and lying in a manger.” Many more angels gathered and praised God.
• After the angels left, the shepherds said, “Let’s go see this baby called Jesus!” They found Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus – lying in the manger, just like the angel said. Mary remembered everything that happened. She thought about it over and over.
• On the way home, the shepherds thanked God. They told everyone they saw the good news: Jesus, God’s Son, had been born!
• Far from Bethlehem, wise men watched the stars in the nighttime sky. One night, they saw a bright, new star. They knew this star
meant a special child had been born. They wanted to see the child and bring Him gifts.
• The wise men traveled a long way across the desert. When they came to Jerusalem, they asked King Herod, “Where is the special child? We saw a bright star in the sky and knew He had been born. We have come to worship Him.”
• King Herod was not happy to hear this news. He asked the priests and teachers, “Where is this child?” They answered, “The Bible scroll says He will be born in Bethlehem.” King Herod told the wise men, “Go! Look for the boy. As soon as you find Him, tell me, so I can go and worship Him, too.”
• All the way to Bethlehem, the wise men followed the bright star. Finally, they saw it shining over a house. Inside, they saw Jesus with His mother, Mary. The men bowed down to worship Jesus. They gave Him their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
• When it was time to leave, God told the wise men in a dream not to go back to Jerusalem. So, they took a different road home.
Bible Truths - God sent Jesus to be born. Wise men worshiped Jesus.
Life Applications- I can celebrate Jesus’ birth. I can worship Jesus.
Bible Verses - Good news! Jesus is born! Luke 2:10-11 The wise men worshiped Jesus. Matthew 2:11
Conversation Starter: Many families eat out at least one meal a week. As you wait in line for your food, review the Bible verse with your child. Guide him to recite it using a father’s voice, a mother’s voice, and finally a child’s voice. Remark: “When we celebrate Christmas we are celebrating Jesus’ birth.”
*Don't forget the Christmas Eve Eve services Friday, December 23rd at 6pm and 7:30pm. (This is when we will show the video your preschoolers have been working on!)
*Next Sunday, Christmas Day Service, is at 10:30.
Enjoy time with your families. Merry Christmas to each of you!
Bridget :)
Friday, December 16, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - December 9
Hi Parents and Grandparents,
This week your preschoolers will learn that God chose Joseph to help care for Baby Jesus. God chose Joseph to be Jesus’ earthly father. Ask your preschooler questions like: “What are some things daddies do to make boys and girls laugh?” or “What do daddies look like?” Remind your preschooler that Jesus had an earthly daddy named Joseph, who helped care for Jesus. Pray with your preschooler, thanking God for Jesus and for daddies. If you miss any week this month due to travel or vacation, read the passage from the take home page to your preschooler. Discuss the story as a family and talk about ways your family can help to celebrate the good news of Jesus at Christmas.
This Sunday, December 11, 2011 Your preschooler will hear this story:
Mary and Joseph Heard Good News (Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-56)
Bible Story Brief -
• God sent an angel named Gabriel to the town of Nazareth to talk to a woman named Mary. “Mary,” the angel said, “God is pleased with you. He has chosen you.” Mary wondered what the angel meant. “Do not be afraid,” the angel said. “God has chosen you to be the mother of a special baby boy. His name will be Jesus.”
• Mary did not understand. Gabriel said, “You are part of God’s plan. The baby will be God’s Son.” Mary said, “I will do what God
wants me to do.”Mary went to visit her cousin, Elizabeth, who was expecting a baby. Elizabeth was very happy for Mary. Mary sang a song to thank God. Later, Mary returned home.
• Joseph was a kind man who loved God. He wanted to marry Mary and do the right things for her. One night, God sent an angel to Joseph in a dream. The angel said, “Joseph, do not be afraid to marry Mary. She is going to have a baby, God’s Son. You will name Him Jesus. He will help all people.”
• When Joseph awoke, he knew the words had come from God. Joseph did what God told him to do. Joseph and Mary were married. They became a family. They waited for the day Jesus would be born.
Bible Truth - God chose a family for Jesus.
Life Application - I can understand God chose Jesus’ family.
Bible Verse - You will give birth to a son and call Him Jesus. Luke 1:31
Conversation Starter - If you have time, purchase two matching sets of Christmas cards that feature the biblical theme of Christmas. Cut the front off of each card and make a matching game. Place all cards face up and challenge your child to find two cards that match. As you play the game, review the Bible verse, “You will give birth to a son and call Him Jesus. Luke 1:31.” Show your child Luke 1:31 in the Bible. With conversation, help your child understand God chose Jesus’ family. Say: “God chose Mary and Joseph as parents for Jesus.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Plus Event Jan 5
Preschool Pajama Party Feb 23 (3 year olds - Kindergarten)
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send me those sweet stories about your preschooler. I hope you have a blessed week!!
REMINDER: Your preschooler needs to wear blue jeans and a black long sleeve shirt for a video we will be filming Wednesday, December 14.
Thank You for sharing your preschooler with us,
Bridget :)
This week your preschoolers will learn that God chose Joseph to help care for Baby Jesus. God chose Joseph to be Jesus’ earthly father. Ask your preschooler questions like: “What are some things daddies do to make boys and girls laugh?” or “What do daddies look like?” Remind your preschooler that Jesus had an earthly daddy named Joseph, who helped care for Jesus. Pray with your preschooler, thanking God for Jesus and for daddies. If you miss any week this month due to travel or vacation, read the passage from the take home page to your preschooler. Discuss the story as a family and talk about ways your family can help to celebrate the good news of Jesus at Christmas.
This Sunday, December 11, 2011 Your preschooler will hear this story:
Mary and Joseph Heard Good News (Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-56)
Bible Story Brief -
• God sent an angel named Gabriel to the town of Nazareth to talk to a woman named Mary. “Mary,” the angel said, “God is pleased with you. He has chosen you.” Mary wondered what the angel meant. “Do not be afraid,” the angel said. “God has chosen you to be the mother of a special baby boy. His name will be Jesus.”
• Mary did not understand. Gabriel said, “You are part of God’s plan. The baby will be God’s Son.” Mary said, “I will do what God
wants me to do.”Mary went to visit her cousin, Elizabeth, who was expecting a baby. Elizabeth was very happy for Mary. Mary sang a song to thank God. Later, Mary returned home.
• Joseph was a kind man who loved God. He wanted to marry Mary and do the right things for her. One night, God sent an angel to Joseph in a dream. The angel said, “Joseph, do not be afraid to marry Mary. She is going to have a baby, God’s Son. You will name Him Jesus. He will help all people.”
• When Joseph awoke, he knew the words had come from God. Joseph did what God told him to do. Joseph and Mary were married. They became a family. They waited for the day Jesus would be born.
Bible Truth - God chose a family for Jesus.
Life Application - I can understand God chose Jesus’ family.
Bible Verse - You will give birth to a son and call Him Jesus. Luke 1:31
Conversation Starter - If you have time, purchase two matching sets of Christmas cards that feature the biblical theme of Christmas. Cut the front off of each card and make a matching game. Place all cards face up and challenge your child to find two cards that match. As you play the game, review the Bible verse, “You will give birth to a son and call Him Jesus. Luke 1:31.” Show your child Luke 1:31 in the Bible. With conversation, help your child understand God chose Jesus’ family. Say: “God chose Mary and Joseph as parents for Jesus.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Plus Event Jan 5
Preschool Pajama Party Feb 23 (3 year olds - Kindergarten)
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send me those sweet stories about your preschooler. I hope you have a blessed week!!
REMINDER: Your preschooler needs to wear blue jeans and a black long sleeve shirt for a video we will be filming Wednesday, December 14.
Thank You for sharing your preschooler with us,
Bridget :)
Thursday, December 1, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - December 1
Hey Parents and Grandparents,
Christmas is one of the most exciting times of the year for a preschooler. It is full of family, fun, food, and fellowship. This is sondergu
I have a sweet story from a preschool parent. The conversation was with a mother and her 4 year old son. She was telling him he needed to go and he was telling her he didn't need to. The mother told him he needed to go to his Wednesday night class so he could learn about Jesus. He replied with "I already know everything about Jesus." The mother then asked "Oh Yea, then where was Jesus born?" He said proudly with enthusiasm "Duh He was born in the United States." Then she told him that he would be going to class.
This Sunday, December 4, 2011, your child will hear about:
Isaiah Wrote that Jesus Would Be Born (Isaiah 1:1; 6:1,8; 7:14; 9:6-7; 11:1-5)
Bible story brief:
• Isaiah (eye ZAY uh) lived in Jerusalem in the country of Judah. Isaiah heard God say, “Who shall I send to tell people my message?”
• Isaiah said, “Send me, God. I will go.” Isaiah became a prophet. A prophet tells people what God wants them to know.
• God chose Isaiah to tell the people some wonderful news. Isaiah told people what God told him. He wrote about what God told him.
Isaiah told and wrote words about God’s special plan. Isaiah wrote that a young woman would have a son, a special baby boy. The
special baby would be God’s Son. The baby would be Jesus.
• God’s message helped the people know that Jesus would love all people. Jesus would help people understand more about God. He
would grow into a man. He would be wise. He would help people know and love God. He would always do what is right and would help
people.
• The words Isaiah wrote were written on a Bible scroll. People who heard or read the words on the Bible scroll knew that God was
planning to send His Son, Jesus.
Bible Truth - People wrote about God’s plan to send Jesus.
Life Application - I can know God promised to send Jesus.
Bible Verse - God will send a child to be born. Isaiah 7:14
Conversation Starter: You can have a nativity scene available for your child to arrange and use this month. As your child picks up Baby Jesus ask: “Who is that?” Open your Bible to Isaiah 7:14. Say: “Isaiah wrote God’s words in the Bible. They were about Baby Jesus. Isaiah tells us ‘God will send a child to be born.’” Ask: “Who was this child?” (Jesus)
*UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9. Deadline is this Sunday Dec. 4th.
Family Plus Event Jan 5
Wednesday Dec. 14 We will be shooting a video that will be shown during our Christmas Eve Eve service.
This video will include our 3 year olds through High School students. They will need to wear a black long sleeve shirt and blue jeans to participate in the shoot.
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send me those sweet stories about your preschooler. I hope you have a blessed week!!
Thanking God for you,
Bridget :)
Christmas is one of the most exciting times of the year for a preschooler. It is full of family, fun, food, and fellowship. This is sondergu
I have a sweet story from a preschool parent. The conversation was with a mother and her 4 year old son. She was telling him he needed to go and he was telling her he didn't need to. The mother told him he needed to go to his Wednesday night class so he could learn about Jesus. He replied with "I already know everything about Jesus." The mother then asked "Oh Yea, then where was Jesus born?" He said proudly with enthusiasm "Duh He was born in the United States." Then she told him that he would be going to class.
This Sunday, December 4, 2011, your child will hear about:
Isaiah Wrote that Jesus Would Be Born (Isaiah 1:1; 6:1,8; 7:14; 9:6-7; 11:1-5)
Bible story brief:
• Isaiah (eye ZAY uh) lived in Jerusalem in the country of Judah. Isaiah heard God say, “Who shall I send to tell people my message?”
• Isaiah said, “Send me, God. I will go.” Isaiah became a prophet. A prophet tells people what God wants them to know.
• God chose Isaiah to tell the people some wonderful news. Isaiah told people what God told him. He wrote about what God told him.
Isaiah told and wrote words about God’s special plan. Isaiah wrote that a young woman would have a son, a special baby boy. The
special baby would be God’s Son. The baby would be Jesus.
• God’s message helped the people know that Jesus would love all people. Jesus would help people understand more about God. He
would grow into a man. He would be wise. He would help people know and love God. He would always do what is right and would help
people.
• The words Isaiah wrote were written on a Bible scroll. People who heard or read the words on the Bible scroll knew that God was
planning to send His Son, Jesus.
Bible Truth - People wrote about God’s plan to send Jesus.
Life Application - I can know God promised to send Jesus.
Bible Verse - God will send a child to be born. Isaiah 7:14
Conversation Starter: You can have a nativity scene available for your child to arrange and use this month. As your child picks up Baby Jesus ask: “Who is that?” Open your Bible to Isaiah 7:14. Say: “Isaiah wrote God’s words in the Bible. They were about Baby Jesus. Isaiah tells us ‘God will send a child to be born.’” Ask: “Who was this child?” (Jesus)
*UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9. Deadline is this Sunday Dec. 4th.
Family Plus Event Jan 5
Wednesday Dec. 14 We will be shooting a video that will be shown during our Christmas Eve Eve service.
This video will include our 3 year olds through High School students. They will need to wear a black long sleeve shirt and blue jeans to participate in the shoot.
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send me those sweet stories about your preschooler. I hope you have a blessed week!!
Thanking God for you,
Bridget :)
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - November 22
Hi Parents and Grandparents,
We celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday this week. I want to remind you, there will be no Wednesday night activities this Wednesday November 23, 2011. Enjoy your time with your family. Thanksgiving is a special time of the year when we are reminded of the importance of expressing thanks to God and being kind to others. You can encourage your preschooler's spiritual growth by modeling prayers of thanksgiving in your home. Pray with your preschooler each day. Say something like: “God is so good to us. God loves __________. God loves Mommy. God loves Daddy. Thank You, God, for our family.”
This Sunday, November 27, 2011 Your preschooler will hear a story about -
David Remembered His Promise (2 Samuel 4:4; 9:1-13)
Bible Story Brief -
• David promised his friend Jonathan that he would always be kind to Jonathan and his family. When David became king, he asked Ziba (ZIGH buh), “Who is left in Jonathan’s family? I would like to show the kindness of God to him.”
• Ziba answered, “Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth (meh FIB oh sheth), is still living. Both of his feet are crippled.” So King David asked for Mephibosheth to be brought to his palace. David said, “Do not be afraid. Your father was my friend. I will be kind to you.”
• King David gave Mephibosheth all the land that had belonged to his grandfather, King Saul. He also said, “I will always give you what you need.” Mephibosheth bowed and thanked King David for being kind.
• King David said to Ziba, “You and your family must grow food on the land I am giving to Mephibosheth.” Ziba said to King David, “I will do anything you ask me to do.”
• King David took care of Mephibosheth. He treated Mephibosheth like one of his own sons.
Bible Verse - Do what is right and good. Deuteronomy 6:18
Life Application - I will learn to keep my promises.
Bible Truth - God wants me to keep my promises.
Conversation Starter - If you are traveling, use travel time in the car for Bible story review. Talk about the Bible story and review the Bible verse with your child. Praise your child as he/she thinks of ways to do what is right and good.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
Family Plus Event Jan 5
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send me those sweet stories about your preschooler. I hope you have a blessed week!!
Thanking God for you,
Bridget :)
We celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday this week. I want to remind you, there will be no Wednesday night activities this Wednesday November 23, 2011. Enjoy your time with your family. Thanksgiving is a special time of the year when we are reminded of the importance of expressing thanks to God and being kind to others. You can encourage your preschooler's spiritual growth by modeling prayers of thanksgiving in your home. Pray with your preschooler each day. Say something like: “God is so good to us. God loves __________. God loves Mommy. God loves Daddy. Thank You, God, for our family.”
This Sunday, November 27, 2011 Your preschooler will hear a story about -
David Remembered His Promise (2 Samuel 4:4; 9:1-13)
Bible Story Brief -
• David promised his friend Jonathan that he would always be kind to Jonathan and his family. When David became king, he asked Ziba (ZIGH buh), “Who is left in Jonathan’s family? I would like to show the kindness of God to him.”
• Ziba answered, “Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth (meh FIB oh sheth), is still living. Both of his feet are crippled.” So King David asked for Mephibosheth to be brought to his palace. David said, “Do not be afraid. Your father was my friend. I will be kind to you.”
• King David gave Mephibosheth all the land that had belonged to his grandfather, King Saul. He also said, “I will always give you what you need.” Mephibosheth bowed and thanked King David for being kind.
• King David said to Ziba, “You and your family must grow food on the land I am giving to Mephibosheth.” Ziba said to King David, “I will do anything you ask me to do.”
• King David took care of Mephibosheth. He treated Mephibosheth like one of his own sons.
Bible Verse - Do what is right and good. Deuteronomy 6:18
Life Application - I will learn to keep my promises.
Bible Truth - God wants me to keep my promises.
Conversation Starter - If you are traveling, use travel time in the car for Bible story review. Talk about the Bible story and review the Bible verse with your child. Praise your child as he/she thinks of ways to do what is right and good.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
Family Plus Event Jan 5
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send me those sweet stories about your preschooler. I hope you have a blessed week!!
Thanking God for you,
Bridget :)
Friday, November 18, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - November 18
Hi Parents and Grandparents!
Thanksgiving is next week, this week is the perfect time to talk about thankfulness. Teaching thankfulness is important. Most of what a young child learns about thankfulness, he/she learns from the grown-ups in his/her life. Here are a few ways to model thankfulness and gratitude for your preschooler:
*Say thank you to your child when he/she picks up their toys or when they bring you their shoes.
* Let your child see and hear you say thank you to others who serve or help you, such as the employee at the grocery story, the server at the restaurant, or the teller at the bank.
* Say a prayer of thanks to God before each meal and snack.
* Take a walk and look for things in nature for which to thank God.
* Make a game of counting blessings each night when you tuck your child in bed. See how many blessings you can name that God gave you that day. Tell God thank you.
* Encourage your preschooler to name things for which they can thank God.
This Sunday, November 20, 2011 Your preschooler will hear a story about -
David Praised and Thanked God (1 Chronicles 15:1-4,11-12,14-28; 16:1-43)
Bible Story Brief -
• David was the king in Israel. He set up a special tent where the people could worship God. In it, he wanted to place the ark of the
covenant. God had chosen the Levites to take care of the ark of the covenant.
• When the tent was ready, David gathered all the people together. He said to the Levites, “Get ready to carry the ark of the covenant
to its place in the tent church.”
• All of the people followed the Levites carrying the ark of the covenant. Some people sang songs of praise to God. Some played
cymbals, trumpets, or harps to worship and praise God.
• At the tent church, King David gave offerings to God. He told the people God loved them. He gave them bread and cakes made with
dates and raisins to eat.
• David sang, “Thank God. Tell everyone what God has done for us. Sing to God. God always remembers and keeps His promises. God
is great and should be praised. Give thanks to God for He is good.”
• All the people said “Amen” and “Praise God!” After they worshiped and thanked God, they went home.
Bible Verse - Sing songs of praise to God. 1 Chronicles 16:9
Life Application - I can praise and thank God.
Bible Truth - God wants me to thank Him.
Conversation Starter - Show your child the Bible teaching picture on the weekly take home page. Review the Bible story together. At mealtimes and bedtimes, say: “We can give thanks to God.” Include your child in mealtime prayers and other prayers this week.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
Family Plus Event Jan 5
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send me those sweet stories about your preschooler. I hope you have a blessed week!!
Thanking God for you,
Bridget :)
Thanksgiving is next week, this week is the perfect time to talk about thankfulness. Teaching thankfulness is important. Most of what a young child learns about thankfulness, he/she learns from the grown-ups in his/her life. Here are a few ways to model thankfulness and gratitude for your preschooler:
*Say thank you to your child when he/she picks up their toys or when they bring you their shoes.
* Let your child see and hear you say thank you to others who serve or help you, such as the employee at the grocery story, the server at the restaurant, or the teller at the bank.
* Say a prayer of thanks to God before each meal and snack.
* Take a walk and look for things in nature for which to thank God.
* Make a game of counting blessings each night when you tuck your child in bed. See how many blessings you can name that God gave you that day. Tell God thank you.
* Encourage your preschooler to name things for which they can thank God.
This Sunday, November 20, 2011 Your preschooler will hear a story about -
David Praised and Thanked God (1 Chronicles 15:1-4,11-12,14-28; 16:1-43)
Bible Story Brief -
• David was the king in Israel. He set up a special tent where the people could worship God. In it, he wanted to place the ark of the
covenant. God had chosen the Levites to take care of the ark of the covenant.
• When the tent was ready, David gathered all the people together. He said to the Levites, “Get ready to carry the ark of the covenant
to its place in the tent church.”
• All of the people followed the Levites carrying the ark of the covenant. Some people sang songs of praise to God. Some played
cymbals, trumpets, or harps to worship and praise God.
• At the tent church, King David gave offerings to God. He told the people God loved them. He gave them bread and cakes made with
dates and raisins to eat.
• David sang, “Thank God. Tell everyone what God has done for us. Sing to God. God always remembers and keeps His promises. God
is great and should be praised. Give thanks to God for He is good.”
• All the people said “Amen” and “Praise God!” After they worshiped and thanked God, they went home.
Bible Verse - Sing songs of praise to God. 1 Chronicles 16:9
Life Application - I can praise and thank God.
Bible Truth - God wants me to thank Him.
Conversation Starter - Show your child the Bible teaching picture on the weekly take home page. Review the Bible story together. At mealtimes and bedtimes, say: “We can give thanks to God.” Include your child in mealtime prayers and other prayers this week.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
Family Plus Event Jan 5
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send me those sweet stories about your preschooler. I hope you have a blessed week!!
Thanking God for you,
Bridget :)
Friday, November 11, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - November 11
Hi Parents and Grandparents!
This week help your preschooler learn about right choices that he/she can make. Talk about ways they can help at home or things he can do to show kindness to a friend. Praise them when he/she chooses to do the right thing. Remind your child that the Bible helps us know the right things to do. Mention the Bible verses as you talk with your child, and lead your preschooler to pray daily and thank God for helping him/her to grow and learn.
This Sunday November 13, 2011 Your Preschooler will hear a story about -
David and Jonathan promised to Be friends (1 samuel 14:49; 18:1-4; 20:1-42)
Bible Story Brief -
• David went to live in King Saul’s palace. He and King Saul’s son,
Jonathan, became best friends. David and Jonathan promised always to be
friends.
• Jonathan took off his robe, his belt, his sword, and his bow for
shooting arrows and gave them to David. He wanted to show how much he
loved David.
• Later, King Saul became jealous of David and wanted to hurt him. David
left the palace.
• David met Jonathan and said to him, “King Saul wants to hurt me.”
Jonathan promised to find out what his father was planning to do.
• Jonathan learned that King Saul did want to hurt David. David would
have to leave to be safe.
• The next day, Jonathan said good-bye to his friend. Both friends were
sad. “We have promised to be friends,” Jonathan said. “God will
help us remember our promise to love each other.”
Bible Truth - God wants me to love everyone.
Life Application - I can show love to everyone.
Bible Verse - God loves us, so we should love one another. 1 John 4:11
Conversation Starters: Plan a play date for your child this week. Try to invite one of your child’s friends over to your house to play. Find time to tell the Bible story to your child and his/her friend. As the children play together, comment: “You are taking turns and being kind. This reminds me of this week’s Bible verse, ‘God loves us so we should love one another. 1 John 4:11.’ ” Invite the two children to hop up and down and say the verse, turn in a circle and say the verse, and hold hands and sway back and forth as they say the verse together.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
Family Plus Event Jan 5
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send me those sweet stories about your preschooler. I hope you have a blessed week!!
In His Love,
Bridget :)
This week help your preschooler learn about right choices that he/she can make. Talk about ways they can help at home or things he can do to show kindness to a friend. Praise them when he/she chooses to do the right thing. Remind your child that the Bible helps us know the right things to do. Mention the Bible verses as you talk with your child, and lead your preschooler to pray daily and thank God for helping him/her to grow and learn.
This Sunday November 13, 2011 Your Preschooler will hear a story about -
David and Jonathan promised to Be friends (1 samuel 14:49; 18:1-4; 20:1-42)
Bible Story Brief -
• David went to live in King Saul’s palace. He and King Saul’s son,
Jonathan, became best friends. David and Jonathan promised always to be
friends.
• Jonathan took off his robe, his belt, his sword, and his bow for
shooting arrows and gave them to David. He wanted to show how much he
loved David.
• Later, King Saul became jealous of David and wanted to hurt him. David
left the palace.
• David met Jonathan and said to him, “King Saul wants to hurt me.”
Jonathan promised to find out what his father was planning to do.
• Jonathan learned that King Saul did want to hurt David. David would
have to leave to be safe.
• The next day, Jonathan said good-bye to his friend. Both friends were
sad. “We have promised to be friends,” Jonathan said. “God will
help us remember our promise to love each other.”
Bible Truth - God wants me to love everyone.
Life Application - I can show love to everyone.
Bible Verse - God loves us, so we should love one another. 1 John 4:11
Conversation Starters: Plan a play date for your child this week. Try to invite one of your child’s friends over to your house to play. Find time to tell the Bible story to your child and his/her friend. As the children play together, comment: “You are taking turns and being kind. This reminds me of this week’s Bible verse, ‘God loves us so we should love one another. 1 John 4:11.’ ” Invite the two children to hop up and down and say the verse, turn in a circle and say the verse, and hold hands and sway back and forth as they say the verse together.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
Family Plus Event Jan 5
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send me those sweet stories about your preschooler. I hope you have a blessed week!!
In His Love,
Bridget :)
Friday, November 4, 2011
FAMILY PLUS Preschool - November 4
Hi Parents and Grandparents!
As you know, your preschooler is growing and changing daily. This month at church, your preschooler will explore things that God made them able to do as they grow. As they listen to Bible stories and participate in activities, they will become more aware that they have the ability to make choices—both right and wrong choices. Hopefully, they will better understand that helping their families, showing love to their friends, giving thanks to God, and demonstrating kindness to others are right choices they can make.
I want to encourage you to send me stories about your preschooler. It can be any story about them serious or funny. I would love to hear about them and I want to share them with others. I promise not to mention their name unless you want me to.
This Sunday November 6, 2011 your preschooler will hear a story about -
Samuel Anointed David (1 Samuel 16:1-13)
Bible Story Brief -
• God had chosen one of Jesse’s eight sons to be the next king. God sent Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint him.
• Samuel invited the leaders of the town, Jesse, and all of Jesse’s sons to an offering to God.
• Jesse came with seven of his sons. Samuel looked at each one. God had not chosen any of them to be the next king. Samuel asked Jesse, “Do you have any more sons?”
• Jesse replied, “My youngest son is watching the sheep.” Samuel told Jesse to send for David.
• David came. He looked healthy and handsome. God told Samuel that David was the one to anoint. Samuel put oil on David’s head to anoint him.
• It was God’s plan for David to be the chosen king.
Bible Truth - God wants me to do what He says.
Life Application - I can learn to do what God says.
Bible Verse - Do what God says. Deuteronomy 8:6
Conversation Starters: On Monday night, include this Bible story at bedtime. Read the Bible story from the Weekly take home page. Point to the Bible verse. Say the verse together several times. Later in the week, take time to make a Do What God Says Chart. List four ways your child can do what God says. Ideas might include going to church, saying the Bible verse, hearing the Bible story, or obeying parents by going to bed on time. Give your child a sticker to put beside each item as he/she completes it. Comment: “You are doing what the Bible tells you. You are doing what God says.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
Family Plus Event Jan 5
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send in those stories. I hope you have a blessed week!!
In His Love,
Bridget :)
As you know, your preschooler is growing and changing daily. This month at church, your preschooler will explore things that God made them able to do as they grow. As they listen to Bible stories and participate in activities, they will become more aware that they have the ability to make choices—both right and wrong choices. Hopefully, they will better understand that helping their families, showing love to their friends, giving thanks to God, and demonstrating kindness to others are right choices they can make.
I want to encourage you to send me stories about your preschooler. It can be any story about them serious or funny. I would love to hear about them and I want to share them with others. I promise not to mention their name unless you want me to.
This Sunday November 6, 2011 your preschooler will hear a story about -
Samuel Anointed David (1 Samuel 16:1-13)
Bible Story Brief -
• God had chosen one of Jesse’s eight sons to be the next king. God sent Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint him.
• Samuel invited the leaders of the town, Jesse, and all of Jesse’s sons to an offering to God.
• Jesse came with seven of his sons. Samuel looked at each one. God had not chosen any of them to be the next king. Samuel asked Jesse, “Do you have any more sons?”
• Jesse replied, “My youngest son is watching the sheep.” Samuel told Jesse to send for David.
• David came. He looked healthy and handsome. God told Samuel that David was the one to anoint. Samuel put oil on David’s head to anoint him.
• It was God’s plan for David to be the chosen king.
Bible Truth - God wants me to do what He says.
Life Application - I can learn to do what God says.
Bible Verse - Do what God says. Deuteronomy 8:6
Conversation Starters: On Monday night, include this Bible story at bedtime. Read the Bible story from the Weekly take home page. Point to the Bible verse. Say the verse together several times. Later in the week, take time to make a Do What God Says Chart. List four ways your child can do what God says. Ideas might include going to church, saying the Bible verse, hearing the Bible story, or obeying parents by going to bed on time. Give your child a sticker to put beside each item as he/she completes it. Comment: “You are doing what the Bible tells you. You are doing what God says.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out Dec. 9
Family Plus Event Jan 5
If you have any questions about these events or any area of our New Generations Ministry please do not hesitate to contact me.
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.
Don't forget to send in those stories. I hope you have a blessed week!!
In His Love,
Bridget :)
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