FAMILY PLUS Preschool - June 16

This Sunday June 19, 2011

Each age group's story varies a little this week. I have simplified each age level.

*See below for upcoming events

1's and 2's

Talk to God

  God desires for us to become men or women of prayer because talking to God is a way we can show love to God. Sunday's story reminds us that prayer is powerful and effective.

Bible Story: Elijah Talked to God 1 Kings 18:1-2, 41-46
Elijah loved God. Elijah talked to God to know the right things to do and say.

One day Elijah talked to God and asked him to stop the rain. God heard Elijah. He did what Elijah asked. God stopped sending the rain. The ground became very dry. Food could not grow, the people were hungry.

After along time, God told Elijah, "Now I will send rain." Elijah hurried to the top of the mountain. He talked to God some more. Elijah's helper looked for clouds in the sky. Finally rain began to fall.

Elijah knew God heard him talk to Him. Elijah knew God would help.

Bible Truth: Talking to God shows our love for Him.

Bible Verse: God hears me when I talk to Him. Psalm 66:19

Levels Of Biblical Learning: God hears me.


3's-Pre K

Showing love to God.

God desires for us to become  men or women of prayer because talking to God is a way we can show love to God. Sunday's story reminds us that prayer is powerful and effective.

 
Bible Story: Elijah Talked to God 1 Kings 18:1-21, 41-46
It had not rained for a long, long time. There had not been any rain to make the grass and plants grow. The people and animals needed food to eat and water to drink.
God told Elijah, "I will send rain. Go and tell the king."
After Elijah told the king, Elijah and his helper went up to the top of a mountain. Elijah talked to God (prayed). Elijah asked God to send rain.
Elijah told his helper to go and look toward the sea. The helper looked but saw no clouds.
"Go back," Elijah said. One, two, three, four, five, six times Elijah told his helper to look. On the seventh time, Elijah's helper saw a very small cloud out over the sea. It was about the size of a man's hand. Elijah knew God had heard his prayer.
Soon there were more dark clouds in the sky. The wind began to blow. Rain began to fall. Now the grass and plants could grow. The animals and people would have food to eat. 

 

Bible Truth: God wants me to talk (pray) to Him.

Bible Verse: Talk to God. 1 Kings 3:5


Level of Biblical Learning: God hears people talk to Him when they pray.

Level of Bible Skills: Hears the names of many of the books of the Bible.

Kindergarten and Wee Worship
All About God

 

Bible Story: God Helped the People Leave Egypt
"Get up! Take your people and your animals and go worship your God," Pharaoh said. Moses and his brother Aaron told the Israilite people to get ready. They asked the Egyptians for clothers. They asked the Egyptians for silver and gold. The Egyptians gave them all that they asked for. The Iraelites hurried to pack their things. They did not even have time to add yeast to their bread dough.

Soon all the men, all the women, all the children, and all their animals were ready to go. They walked along behind Moses and Aaron, leaving Egypt behind.

But it was not long before Pharaoh changed his mind. He wanted the Israelites to come back. The Israelites were afraid of Pharaoh, and they did not want to go back to Egypt. They saw Pharaoh and his army behind them. They saw the Red Sea in front of them. What could they do? Moses prayed to God for help.

God made a big wind blow the water of the Red Sea back. The Israelites walked across on dry ground! A wall of water was on their left. A wall of water was on their right. But they kept walking. After all the people had crossed, God closed the sea again. When they reached the other side, they sang songs of thanks to God. God had helped the Israelites leave Egypt.

Level of Biblical Learning: God is real. God can do all things.

Bible Words of the week: Red Sea - the sea that God helped the people of Israel cross
Israelites - Jews, people born from Jacob's family

Bible Verse: See how God will help you today. Exodus 14:13

Bible Truth: God is real and can do all things.
 

*UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday Nights June 22 - Bring your bike or riding toy
Preschool day camp - July 11-15 - ages 3 - completed Kindergarten time - 9am-3pm cost $45
If you would like any details pertaining to any of these events please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please continue to send me their schedules or upcoming events. I want to celebrate with your family!
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

I hope you have a blessed week!!

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - June 9

Next week is our Summer Jam. Your children will jump in a taxi and meet us in front of Times Square in NYC for the BIG APPLE ADVENTURE!! Where Faith and Life Connect at this years Summer Jam 2011!!! Click here to learn more. I hope to see you all there. It will be an exciting week of fun.

This Sunday June 12, 2011

Each age group's story varies a little this week. I have simplified each age level.


1's and 2's Bible Story
As you read this story about Noah this week think about this question. When you receive instructions from the Lord, what is your first response? Noah did everything God asked him to do. Noah did not obey out of fear: he obeyed out of faith. We, too, must do what God lead us to do. We need to obey everything God says.

 

Showing God Our Love

 

Bible Story: Noah thanked God Genesis 6:9-10
Noah loved God. He listened to God and did the things God wanted him to do. Everyone who knew Noah and his family knew that Noah loved God.

One day God told Noah to build a big boat. Noah listened as God told him how to make the boat and what kind of wood to use.
Noah built the boat just the way God said. Then Noah and his family and every kind of animal got on the boat.

Rain began to fall. Rain, rain, rain. Rain everywhere! But Noah was not afraid. he knew God loved him.

God took care of Noah and his family on the boat. After the rain stopped, Noah thanked God for taking care of him and his family.

Bible Truth: Thanking God shows our love for Him


Bible Verse: Say Thank you to God. Psalm 136:1

Bible Concept: God hears me.

*See below for upcoming events


3's-Pre K Bible Story: 
As you read this story about Noah this week think about this question. When you receive instructions from the Lord, what is your first response? Noah did everything God asked him to do. Noah did not obey out of fear: he obeyed out of faith. We, too, must do what God lead us to do. We need to obey everything God says.

 Noah Loved God Genesis 6:9-10, 14-22

Noah was a good man who loved God. One day God told Noah to build a big boat (an ark). God told Noah exactly how to build the ark. God told Noah how long the ark should be, how tall it should be, and where to put the door.

God explained to Noah that is was going to rain for many, many days. God said that Noah and his family would be safe in the ark. God also told Noah to take two of every kind of animal with him into the ark. God reminded Noah to take food for his family and the animals.

Noah worked hard to get the ark ready. He did everything God had told him to do. When the boat was finished, Noah and his family and two of every kind of animal got onto the arkt. God shut the door, and it began to rain.

The rain came down for 40 days and 40 nights, but Noah and his family were safe inside the ark. When the rain finally stopped, Noah waited a long time for all the water to dry up. One day God said, "Come out of the boat. Bring your family and animals with you."

Noah's family and all of the animals walked out of the ark. Noah thanked God for taking care of him and his family.

Bible Truth: God wants me to do what He says.

Bible Verse: Do what God says. Deuteronomy 8:6


Life Application: I will understand that I am showing love to God by doing what He says.


Level of Biblical Learning - God wants people to do what he says.


Level of Bible Skills: Hears the names of many of the books of the Bible.


Kindergarten and Wee Worship
God knows everything about each and everyone of us. He knows every single thing about every single person who has ever lived. This Sunday we will talk about a time when God showed Pharaoh that He knows EVERYTHING.

Bible Story: God Helped Pharaoh Genesis 41:1-4, 8-12, 14-21, 28-49, 46-50, 53-55
Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, had a dream about seven large cows and seven small cows. The seven small cows ate up the seven large cows.

When Pharaoh woke up, he was worried. He did not know what the dream meant. Pharaoh told his wise helpers his dream. None of them could tell Pharaoh what his dream meant.

One of Pharaoh's servants said, "I know someone who can tell you what your dream means. His name is Joseph. "Pharaoh quickly sent for Joseph.

Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I've heard that you can tell me what my dream means. "Joseph replied, "I cannot, but God can give you an answer." Pharaoh told Joseph about his dream.

Joseph said, "God has shown you what He is about to do. For seven years, Egypt will have plenty of food. But, for the next seven years, not enough food will grow. You should look for a wise man to put in charge of the land. Collect and store extra grain for Egypt to use when there is not enough food."

Pharaoh said to Joseph, "God has told you all of this. You are wise. I want you to be in charge."

For seven years, plenty of food grew. Joseph gathered all the extra food and stored it in cities in Egypt. he stored so much grain that he could not count all of it. After seven years, people could not grow enough food. The countries around Egypt did not have enough food. When people needed food, Pharaoh told them, "Joseph will tell you what to do." Josheph opened the storerooms and sold food to the people.

Level of Biblical Learning - God knows everything.

Bible Words of the week:  Pharaoh - the king of Egypt
                                             dream - pictures and thoughts that are in the mind of a sleeping person.

Bible Verse: God showed Pharaoh what He was about to do. Genesis 41:28

Bible Truth: God knows everything.
Life Application: Can begin to understand God knows everything.

*UPCOMING EVENTS
*Wednesday nights in June  6pm - 7:30pm
June 15 - Movie and wear your pajamas
June 22 - Bike Night Bring your favorite riding toy or bike
June 29 - Water Night Wear clothes that can get wet

**Summer Jam June 13-17th 4yr old - 5th grade 9am-1am lunch included no cost
Preschool day camp - July 11-15 - ages 3 - completed Kindergarten time - 9am-3pm cost $45
If you would like any details pertaining to any of these events please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please continue to send me their schedules or upcoming events. I want to celebrate with your family!
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

I hope you have a blessed week!!

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - June 2

This Sunday will start a new series for your preschooler. Each age group varies this month. I simplified each age level.
 
See below for can't miss events.


This Sunday June 5, 2011


Kindergarten and Wee Worship
The month of June your Kindergartners will hear Bible stories that help them know more about who God is and what He is like. They will come to know that God always keeps his promises, knows everything, is real and can do all things and wants us to worship Him only. The will do Bible truths as they discover more about Him.

Bible Story: God Promised Abraham and Sarah a Baby Genesis 12
Abram and his wife Sarai (SEHR igh) had moved to a new land. Abram was 75 years old. They had no children.

When Abram was 99 years old, God spoke to him. God made a promise to Abram. God told Abram He would make Abram's family huge.
Tod changed Abram's name. God said, "Your name will no longer be Abram. Your new name will be Abraham because you will be the father of many nations. "This meant Abraham would have many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. people everywhere would know that Abraham's grandchildren and great-grandchildren were part of his family.

God changed Sarai's name, too. Her new name would be Sarah. God told Abraham that a year later his wife Sarah would have a son. Abraham laughed at the idea that Sarah would have a baby when she was 90 and he was 100 years old! But he knew that God kept His promises. God told Abraham to name their son Isaac. The name Isaac means laughter.

A year later, Sarah had a baby boy, just as God had said she would. Abraham and Sarah named their son Isaac as God had told them to do. Abraham had a party to celebrate the birth of Isaac. God had kept His promise to Abraham.

God did what He had promised to do. God blessed Abraham and Sarah with the special gift of a baby. The baby made them very happy.

Level of Biblical Learning: God always keeps his promise.


Bible Words of the Week: Promise - to say you will do something                                                                                                              
                                            Baby - a very young child

Bible Verse: God did what he had promised to do. Genesis 21:1

Level of Biblical Skills: Knows the Bible tells about God and Jesus


*See below upcoming events

3's-Pre K
 Throughout June, preschoolers will consider the question "How can I show love to God?" Bible stories will focus on how Ezra, Noah, Elijah and Moses showed love to God. As your Preschooler hear these stories and participate in Bible learning activities, they will know more clearly what they can do to show love to God as they learn about Him, do what he says, talk to Him and follow His rules.


Bible Story: Ezra read the Bible Nehemiah 8:1-12
All of the people were coming to hear Ezra. A big stage and had been built where Ezra would stand. Ezra, a teacher, was going to read from the Bible scroll.

Ezra climbed the steps to the stage. All of the people could see him. Carefully, Ezra unrolled the Bible scroll. When the people saw the Bible scroll, they stood up.
Ezra started reading the Bible to the people. They listened quietly. The people loved God. They wanted to learn more about God.
While Ezra read, some men helped the people understand what the words meant. The people became sad. They had not been doing what God wanted them to do.
The men told the people, "Do not be sad. This is a special day. God wants you to be happy. Go home and cook some good food. Share your food with people who do not have food to eat."
All of the people went to their homes. They cooked food and shared it with others. Everyone was happy. The people had learned more about God. They knew what God wanted them to do.

Bible Truth: God want me to learn about Him.

Bible Verse: You learn from the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:15


Level of Biblical Learning - God wants people to do what He says.

Level of Bible Skills - Hears the names of many of the books of the Bible.


1's and 2's 

Showing God Our Love

 This month your One and Two year olds will hear about ways people show love to God. Children will discover that reading the Bible saying thank-yous, talking to God and doing what God says are all ways we show that we love Him. Preschoolers are listening to you and watching all of our actions. From their observations of us they can come to know what they can do to show love to God.

Bible Story: Ezra Rad the Bible Nehemiah 8:1-12
Daddies, mommies, boys and girls were in the street. They came to hear Ezra read from the Bible scroll.

Ezra stood on a big wooden platform so the people could see him. He carefully unrolled the scroll.
The people stood. They knew the Bible was important and helped them learn about God.

Ezra prayed, "Thank You, God." Then he began to read. Everyone listened. Ezra said wonderful things about God.
Some men helped the people understand the words.When they heard the Bible words, the people knew what God wanted them to do.

Bible Truth: Reading the Bible shows our love to God.


Bible Verse: God gave us the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:16

 Bible Skill: Associates God and Jesus with the Bible.

Life Application: They will look at the Bible and hear Bible words about God.

**UPCOMING EVENTS
*Wednesday nights in June 
June 8 - Sno Cone and wear your favorite hat
June 15 - Movie and wear your pajamas
June 22 - Bike Night Bring your favorite riding toy or bike
June 29 - Water Night Wear clothes that can get wet

*Summer Jam June 13-17th 4yr old - 5th grade 9am-1am lunch included no cost
*Preschool day camp - July 11-15 - ages 3 - completed Kindergarten time - 9am-3pm cost $45
If you would like any details pertaining to any of these events please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please continue to send me their schedules or upcoming events. I want to celebrate with your family!
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

I hope you have a blessed week!!

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - May 26

This Sunday we will finish up our stories about families. This weeks story reminds us to show love to our family and to be forgiving.

This Sunday May 26, 2011

Each age group's story varies a little this week. I have simplified each age level.

Kindergarten and Wee Worship

Bible Story: Joseph showed Love to His Brothers. Genesis 45:1-28

Joseph was an important man in Egypt. He had helped Pharaoh, the king, store a lot of grain. A famine began - there was no rain. People everywhere were hungry. They traveled to Egypt to buy grain from Joseph and Pharaoh.

 

Joseph's brothers came to Egypt to buy grain. They had not seen Joseph in a long time and did not recognize him. For a while, Joseph did not tell his brothers who he was. One day, Joseph said, "I am Joseph, your brother. Is my father still alive?" Joseph's brothers were surprised. When they were younger, they had been mean to Joseph. Now they were afraid of what he would do to them.

 

Joseph said, "Do not be afraid. Do not worry about what happened a long time ago. God sent me here. God had a plan for me to help many people." he continued, " Go back to Canaan. Tell my father that I am alive. Bring him here to Egypt. Bring all your families, too. The famine will last five more years. You will have enough food to eat. I love you. I will take care of you."

 

When Pharaoh heard that Joseph's brothers had come, he was happy. He said, "Give them carts. Tell them to bring their families to Egypt, I will give them the best land to live in." Joseph gave his brothers carts, new clothes and other things they would need to move to Egypt.

 

Back home, the brothers told their father, Jacob, "Joseph is alive. He is a leader in Egypt." Jacob didn't believe them. The brothers told Jacob all that Joseph had said. Jacob saw the carts that Joseph had sent. He said, "I believe you! I will move to Egypt and see my son, Joseph." Jacob, all the brothers, and all of their families moved to Egypt.

 

Level of Biblical Learning - (Family) I can show my family I love them.

Bible Words of the week: Brother - A man or boy with the same parents as another person.

                                            Egypt - The country in the Bible where the king was called Pharaoh.

Bible Verse: God loves us, so we should love one another. 1 John 4:11

Bible Truth: God wants family members to show love for one another.

With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- Can discover ways to show love and be kind to my family their family members.                                                                                   

*See below for upcoming events and upcoming classes for parents on Wednesday nights.

3's-Pre K Bible Story: Joseph's Family Genesis 45:1-28                                                                                                                                   
Joseph had an important job in Egypt. He sold grain to people who needed food. One day Joseph's brothers came to Egypt to buy food. His brothers did not recognize Joseph. Joseph said, "I am your brother, Joseph!"

Joseph's brothers were afraid. They had done unkind things to Joseph when they were younger. But Joseph showed love to his brothers. He was happy to see them. Joseph said, "Don't be afraid. I will help  you." Joseph told his brothers to hurry home and bring their daddy back to Egypt.

 

The king of Egypt (Pharaoh) was happy to hear that Joseph's brothers had come. Pharaoh told Joseph, "Tell your brothers to get your father and their families and move to Egypt." Then the king gave Joseph's brothers some wagons and other things needed for the trip. Joseph's brothers hurried home to tell their father the wonderful news!

 

"Joseph is in Egypt! said Joseph's brothers. "And he wants all of us to move to Egypt and live near him." Joseph's daddy was so happy! Joseph loved his family.

 

Bible Truth: God wants family members to love one another.

Bible Verse: Love one another. 1 John 4:7

Level of Biblical Learning - God wants family members to love one another.

With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- Can participate in family devotional times                                                                                                                                                          -Can learn ways to love family members

1's and 2's 

Families Show Love

 

Bible Story: A  Gift for Joseph Genesis 37:1

Joseph was a young boy. He lived with his daddy and his many brothers. He helped his daddy, Jacob, by watching the sheep.

 

Daddy Jacob loved Joseph very much. he wanted to do something special for Joseph. Jacob told his helpers to make a beautiful coat for Joseph. Jacob chose very pretty cloth for the coat. The coat was made of my colors

 

When the coat was finished. Jacob gave it to Joseph. Joseph must have been surprised when he saw the coat. He must have thanked his daddy for the coat.

 

Joseph loved his daddy and his daddy loved him.

Bible Truth: Families Can Help Others.


Bible Verse: Do good things for others. Galatians 6:10

With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- can learn ways to help others.

Take note of this upcoming opportunity!

Radical Families: Surrendering to God’s Plan for Your Family

Led by Craig & Barbara Webb, Tyler & Casey McNutt, Ron & Lynell O’Reel, and Henry & Patti Webb

 

How can you address "bad attitudes" in your family?

What behaviors and attitudes characterize a "Christian" family?

How do you finally resolve the recurring problems characteristic to your family?

Join these four couples for a time of teaching and open discussion of marriage, parenting, caring for aging parents, busyness, dysfunctional families, and more.

Wednesday evenings in June from 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm Room 121/123 in the Fellowship Hall

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*UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer Jam June 13-17th 4yr old - 5th grade 9am-1am lunch included no cost
Preschool day camp - July 11-15 - ages 3 - completed Kindergarten time - 9am-3pm cost $45
If you would like any details pertaining to any of these events please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please continue to send me their schedules or upcoming events. I want to celebrate with your family!
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

I hope you have a blessed week!!

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - May 12

This weeks lesson is about a family helping someone that needed food and a place to rest. What does the world teach us about helping other people? How many people have bought into the belief that they serve others to get what they want? What does the Bible teach about helping people? There are multiple opportunities to help families at our church that even preschoolers can be involved in. They can help you pick out food for our food closet. They could also help with the His Babies Ministry. We can teach our children that our families can love and care for one another and for others just as this woman did in our story.

This Sunday May 22, 2011

Each age group's story is the same this week. I have simplified each age level.
Kindergarten and Wee Worship

Bible Story: A Family helped Elisha 2 Kings 4:8-17
Elisha was a prophet. Elisha walked from town to town telling people what God wanted them to know. When Elisha came to a town, he needed a place to rest and eat.

Elisha often visited the town of Shunem. A woman there invited Elisha to eat with her and her husband. She told Elisha that he could eat and rest at their house when he came to their town.

One day the woman said to her husband, "Elisha helps people know about God. Lets build a room for him on the roof of our house. We can put a bed, table, chair and a lamp in the room. Whenever he comes to our town, Elisha will have a comfortable place to rest and eat."

The next time Elisha came to Shunem, he stopped at the man and woman's house. The man and woman took Elisha to the flat roof of the house. They showed Elisha his new room. Elisha was very thankful for the room.

One day as Elisha was resting in his room, he called for his helper Gehazi. Elisha said, "Go and get the woman." Gehazi brought the woman to Elisha. Elisha said, " You have built a room for me. What can I do for you?"

The woman did not want Elisha to do anything for her. The woman and her husband helped Elisha because they knew God wanted them to help him.

The couple did not have any children. Elisha told the woman that in a year she would have a son. The next year she did have a son just as Elisha promised.

 

Level of Biblical Learning - (Family) My family can love and care for other people.

Bible Words of the week: Roof - The cover of a building

                                            Room - A part of the inside of a house

Bible Verse: Help God's people in need. Romans 12:13

Bible Truth: God wants families to help others.

With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- Can participate in family devotional times and can learn to use the Bible at home.                           - Can learn ways to help others.

*See below for upcoming events 

  3's-Pre K Bible Story: A Family and Elisha 2Kings 4:8-13
Elisha was one of God's special helpers. He walked from town to town, telling people about God. There was on town, called Shunem, where Elisha went often. There he met a family. The family knew that Elisha told people about God. One day the woman invited Elisha to eat with her and her husband. Every time Elisha went to the town, Shunem, where this family lived and ate at their house.
One day the woman said to her husband, "Let's build a room for Elisha. He can stay here when he come to town." The family built the room on the flat roof of their house. Inside the room they placed a bed, table, lamp and a chair.
When Elisha returned to Shunem, he went to the family's house. The woman and her husband showed Elisha the new room they had built for him. Now Elisha had a special place to rest when he came to town.
Elisha said, "Look at what you have done for me!" Elisha was happy this family had helped him.

 
Bible Truth: God wants us to help other people.

Bible Verse: Work together to help others. Galatians 6:10


Level of Biblical Learning - My family can help other people.


With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- Can participate in family devotional times                                                                                       
- Can learn ways to help others.


1's and 2's

Families Help Others


Bible Story: A Family Helped Elisha 2 Kings 4:8-13                                                                                                                                      

A man named Elisha often visited a town called Shunem. A woman and her husband lived in the town. The woman and her husband became friends with Elisha. They asked Elisha to eat at their house. The woman knew Elisha did not have a house to stay in when he came to Shunem. She told her husband, "We can help our friend Elisha. Let's build a room for him. In the room we can put a table, a chair, a lamp and a bed. It will be Elisha's room when he comes to our town."
The woman and her husband built the room. When Elisha went to Shunem, he walked up, up, up the steps to his special room. he was happy the family chose to help him.

Bible Truth: Families Can Help Others.

Bible Verse: Do good things for others. Galatians 6:10
With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- can learn ways to help others.

*UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer Jam June 13-17th 4yr old - 5th grade 9am-1am lunch included no cost
Preschool day camp - July 11-15 - ages 3 - completed Kindergarten time - 9am-3pm cost $45
If you would like any details pertaining to any of these events please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please continue to send me their schedules or upcoming events. I want to celebrate with your family!
If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

I hope you have a blessed week!!

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Update - May 12

This weeks Bible story reminds us all just how important it is to talk to our family about God and Jesus. My brother, Butch, helped lead me to Christ when I was a teenager.  Just like this weeks story about Timothy's family, my brother talked to me about how important it is to read the Bible and that the Bible will help you understand more about God and Jesus. He would also encourage me to do things that are right. I will be forever grateful that he did.

This Sunday May 15, 2011

Each age group's story is the same this week. I have simplified each age level.
Kindergarten and Wee Worship

Bible Story: Timothy Learned About God. Acts 16:1-3; 2 Timothy 1:1-5; 2:14-17
Paul was a missionary who traveled from place to place. He told people about God and Jesus. One day, Paul met a young man named Timothy. Paul heard people say good things about Timothy. They said Timothy loved God and Jesus.

Paul asked Timothy to help him tell others about Jesus. Timothy traveled with Paul. They talked to many people, telling them about Jesus and and about God. They helped start new churches so more people could learn what the Bible said about God and Jesus.

After he left Paul, Timothy received a letter from Paul. Paul wrote" "I am praying for you. I wish I could see you again. I remember how much you loved God, and I know how you want to tell other people about Jesus."

In the letter, Paul reminded Timothy of how Timothy had learned from the Bible when he was a boy: " Your mother, Eunice and your grandmother Lois taught you about God. Since your were a child, you have learned from the Bible. Keep doing the things you know are right. The Bible is an important book. The Bible will help you understand about God and learn about Jesus. All that the Bible says if form God. The Bible tells us what God wants us to do. The Bible teaches us how to live and make the right choices. The Bible can help everyone."

Level of Biblical Learning - (Family) God wants families to worship together.

Bible Word of the week: Timothy - Paul's helper and friend.
Bible Verse: Since you were a child, you have learned from the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:15

Bible Truth: God wants parents to teach children about Him.

With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- Can participate in family devotional times

*See below upcoming events

3's-Pre K 

Bible Story: Timothy Learned About God. Acts 16:1-3; 2 Timothy 1:1-5; 2:14-17
A little boy named Timothy lived with his father, mother and grandmother. Timothy's mother, Eunice and grandmother, Lois, loved God. They taught Timothy about God. Timothy's mother and grandmother taught him verses from the Bible. Timothy listened carefully to the Bible stories that his mother and grandmother told him. Timothy learned to love God.

When Timothy was older, a man named Paul came to this town. Paul was a missionary. He traveled from town to town, telling people that God loved them. Paul wanted Timothy to help him. So Timothy became Paul's helper. Together Paul and Timothy traveled to many towns, telling people about Jesus.

One day after Timothy had stopped traveling with Paul, he got a letter from Paul. Paul reminded Timothy how his mother and grandmother had taught him important verses and stories from the Bible. Paul told Timothy to always remember what he had learned.

Bible Truth: God wants parents to teach children about Him.

Bible Verse: Tell your children about God. Deuteronomy 6:7

Level of Biblical Learning - (Family) My family tells me about God.

With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- Can participate in family devotional times

1's and 2's

Families learn Together

Bible Story: Timothy and His Family. Acts 16:1-3; 2 Timothy 1:1-5; 2:14-17
Timothy lived with his mother and his grandmother. Timothy's family told Timothy stories about people who loved god. The stories helped Timothy learn that God loves and cares for people.

Timothy learned the things God wanted him to do. One day a man named Paul visited in Timothy's town. Paul was glad to meet Timothy. Paul taught Timothy about Jesus. Later Paul wrote a letter to Timothy. part of the letter said, "I thank God that your mother and grandmother taught you Bible stories.


Bible Truth: Families can learn about God.

Bible Verse: Learn about God. Deuteronomy 31:13

With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- can hear Bible verses and stories at home.

*UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer Jam June 13-17th 4yr old - 5th grade 9am-1am lunch included no cost
Preschool day camp - July 11-15 - ages 3 - completed Kindergarten time - 9am-3pm cost $45
If you would like any details pertaining to any of these events please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please continue to send me their schedules or upcoming events. I want to celebrate with your family!
If there is something that I can help you pray about please let me know.

I hope you have a blessed week!!

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - May 5

This Sunday your child will continue to hear that God made people to live in families and know that He wants family members to love and care for one another.

This week parents challenge- Read Exodus 2:1-10. When Jochebed gave birth to a son, she did as Pharaoh commanded, sort of! She put him in the Nile, but compassionately, in a carefully crafted basket. She assigns his older sister, Miriam, to watch over him. I believe God lead her to a particular spot. Do you think think Jochebed knew it was the princess's bathing area? I don't think this story was coincidence it was God-incident. What "God incidents" have helped your family confront or overcome dangers? Think about the many ways that God was at work protecting you and your family.
Find ways to include your child in helping at home. Even as young as they are they can learn that family members care about one another.

This Sunday May 8, 2011

Each age group's story is the same this week. I have simplified each age level.
Kindergarten and Wee Worship

Bible Story: Miriam's Family Exodus 2:1-10
Miriam's family had a new baby boy. Jochebed (JAHK uh bed), the baby's mother, wanted him to grow up to be healthy and strong. But Pharaoh the king of Egypt, did not want Hebrew baby boys to live. For three months, Jochebed hid the baby.

When she could not hide him any longer, Jochebed took a basket made from reeds and covered the outside with black, sticky tar. The tar would keep water out of the basket.

Gently, Jochebed placed her baby in the basket. She set the basket in the reeds near the edge of the Nile River. Miriam stayed ear the rier to watch her baby brother.

Pharaoh's daughter came to take a bath in the river. She saw the basket in the reeds and sent a helper to get it. When she opened the basket, she saw the baby boy. She felt sorry for him

Miriam came out of the tall grass. "Do you want me to get someone to take care of the baby?" "Yes!," said Pharaoh's daughter. Miriam hurried to get her mother. "Take this baby and care for him, "Pharaoh's daughter said to Jochebed. "I will pay you to take care of the baby." Jochebed took the baby home to take care of him. When he was older Pharaoh's daughter took him back. She named him Moses.

Miriam showed love to her family by helping keep her brother safe.

Level of Biblical Learning - (Family) Family members help one another.

Bible Word of the week: Reeds - tall grass that grows near a lake or river
Bible Verse: Help one another. Galatians 5:13

Bible truth: God wants family members to help one another.

With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- Discover ways they can help all members of their families
- To encourage to use their Bibles at home and participate in family devotional times

*See below upcoming events   

3's-Pre K 

Bible Story: Miriam's Family Exodus 2:1-10
Miriam's family had a new baby boy. Miriam helped her mother take care of the baby. The king of their country did not want baby boys to live. So Miriam and her family did not tell anyone about the baby. Miriam's family hid the baby for three months. As the baby grew, Miriam's family had to think of a way to keep him safe.

Miriam's mother got a basket. She covered it with sticky tar. The tar would keep water out of the basket. Gently Miriam's mother laid the baby in the basket in the tall grass near the edge of the river. Miriam stayed nearby to watch her baby brother.

As the king's daughter walked beside the river, she saw the basket. She opened it and saw the baby. He was crying. She felt sorry for the baby. Miriam went to the king's daughter and asked, "Do you want me to get someone to take care of the baby for you?"  "Yes, go," answered the king's daughter. Miriam ran and got her mother.

"Take this baby and care for him," the king's daughter told Miriam's mother. Miriam's mother was happy to take care of her own baby. The king's daughter named the baby Moses. Miriam was a helper in her family.

Bible truth: God wants family members to help one another.

Bible Verse: Help one another. Galatians 5:13


Level of Biblical Learning - (Family) Family members help one another. 


With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- Discover ways they can help all members of their families
- To encourage to use their Bibles at home and participate in family devotional times

1's and 2's

My family Cares

Bible Story: Moses' Family Exodus 2:1-10
One day a baby boy was born. He was a helathy baby. The baby's mother loved the baby very much. She wanted to take care of him and keep him safe.
Mother made a special bed for the baby to sleep in. She found just the right basket and put a special covering on it to keep it dry. Mother put the baby in his new bed.
The baby's sister watched him to keep him safe. God helped the baby grow into a boy then a strong young man. Who was the baby boy? His name was Moses! Moses' family loved him and cared for him.

Bible truth: Family members care about one another.
Bible Verse: Work together. Ephesians 6:7
With this Bible story and verse your preschoolers will begin to learn and understand:
- their families care for them

*UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer Jam June 13-17th 4yr old - 5th grade 9am-1am lunch included no cost
Preschool day camp - July 11-15 - ages 3 - completed Kindergarten time - 9am-3pm cost $45
If you would like any details pertaining to any of these events please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please continue to send me their schedules or upcoming events. I want to celebrate with your family!
If there is something that I can help you pray about please let me know.

I hope you have a blessed week!!

Bridget :)