FAMILY PLUS Preschool "Listen to your Mom and Dad" - May 16

Dear Parent & Grandparents,

This week when your preschooeler chooses to obey you, comment: “Thank you for listening and doing what I asked you to do. This is called obeying. You have reminded me of your Bible story.” With your Bible open, review the Bible story. After you finish, ask: “Did David obey his father?” (Yes)  Say: “In Proverbs 1:8, the Bible tells you to listen to your mother and father.” Show your child Proverbs 1:8 in the Bible.

This Sunday, May 19, 2013, Your preschooler will hear this story -
David Obeyed his Father 1 Samuel 16:11-12; 17:12-22

Bible Story Brief -
• Jesse had eight sons. David, the youngest son, took care of his father’s sheep. David found green grass and cool water for them. He kept the sheep safe from wild animals. David was a good shepherd.
• Three of David’s older brothers were soldiers in King Saul’s army. One day Jesse said, “David, take food to your brothers who are in the army. Take cooked grain and loaves of bread. Also, take cheese to the commander. Find out how your brothers are doing.”
• Early the next morning, David found someone to take care of the sheep while he was away. He packed up the grain, the bread, and the cheese. Then he began walking to the camp where his brothers were.
• When David arrived at the army camp, he saw all the soldiers leaving to go to battle. David found the man who was in charge of the food and other supplies. He gave the grain, bread, and cheese to the man.
• Then David ran to where the soldiers were. He looked and looked until he found his brothers. He talked to his brothers and found out how they were and what they were doing.
• David did all that his father had asked. David had obeyed his father.

Life Application -  I can explore ways that I can love and obey my parents.

Bible Truth - Children should love and obey their parents.

Bible Verse - Listen to your mother and father. Proverbs 1:8

Save these dates:

* Wacky Wednesday's in June  

                                     *5th - Snow Cones & Game Night 

                                    *12th - Ice Cream Sundaes wear your favorite hat 

                                    *19th - Water Nights (Wear something you can get wet in) 

                                     *26th - Movie Night wear your Pajamas

* June 23 Summer Nights for Families Cookout

*July 8-12 Preschool Daycamp

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 "Would You Laugh?" - May 8

Dear Parent & Grandparents,

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and grandmothers! I hope your day is filled with joy and making memories. I was asked recently what I wanted for mothers day. Mother's Day for me is not a day at the spa or getting my nails done or getting flowers or receiving gifts. One of the greatest honors in my life is being a mother. I have simply asked that my children and grandchildren spend the day together, laughing and making memories.

To help your preschooler understand this week's story, provide a baby doll for your child to play with. Say: “This doll reminds me of your Bible story.” Open your Bible to Genesis 12 and use your own words to tell the Bible story.

This Sunday, May 12, 2013, Your preschooler will hear this story -
A Baby for Abraham and Sarah Genesis 12:2-3; 17:1-8,15-17,19,21; 21:1-8

Bible Story Brief -
• Abram did what God told him to do. When Abram was 99 years old, God said to him, “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 made a promise to Abraham. God told Abraham that a year later his wife Sarah would have a son. Abraham laughed at the idea that Sarah would have a son when she was 90 and he was 100 years old! But he knew that God kept His promises. God said to name their son Isaac. The name Isaac means “laughter.”
• A year later, Sarah had a baby boy. Abraham and Sarah named their son Isaac as God had told them to do. God had kept His promise to Abraham.vAbraham had a party to celebrate.
• God did what He had promised to do.The baby, Isaac, made Abraham and Sarah very happy.

Life Application - I can learn that God planned for people to live in families.

Bible Truth - God gives us families.

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

Save these dates:

* Wacky Wednesday's in June  *5th - Snow Cones and Game Night *12th - Ice Cream Sundaes wear your favorite hat *19th - Water Night (Wear something you can get wet in) *26th - Movie Night wear your Pajamas.

* June 23 Summer Nights for Families Cookout

* July 8-12 Preschool Daycamp

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 "Sibling Love" - May 2

Dear Parent & Grandparents,

When I think about this weeks Bible story I think about my siblings. I have two older brothers and one younger sister. I can not  imagine putting one of them in a basket and putting them in a river. They may have wanted to put me in a basket. The end of this story is simply amazing! A great example of showing love and care to one another.

To help your preschooler understand this weeks story a little better, locate a small waterproof doll that will fit in a small plastic container. As your child plays with the doll at bath-time, tell this week’s Bible story.

This Sunday, May 5, 2013, Your preschooler will hear this story -
Miriam Loved Her Family Exodus 2:1-10

Bible Story Brief -
• Miriam’s family had a new baby boy. But Pharaoh (FEHR oh), the king of Egypt, did not want Hebrew baby boys to live. The baby’s mother, Jochebed (JAHK uh bed), hid the baby for three months.
• When she could not hide him any longer, Jochebed covered the outside of a basket made from tall grass with black, sticky tar. The tar would keep water out of the basket. She placed her baby in the basket and set the basket in the tall grass at the edge of the Nile River. Miriam stayed to watch her baby brother.
• Pharaoh’s daughter came to take a bath in the river. She saw the basket in the tall grass and sent a helper to get it. When she opened the basket, she saw the baby boy. She felt sorry for him.
• Miriam spoke to Pharaoh’s daughter. “Do you want me to get someone to take care of the baby?” she asked. “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 him.” Jochebed took the baby home to take care of him.
• When he was older, she took him back to Pharaoh’s daughter. Pharaoh’s daughter named him Moses.

Life Application - I can explore ways families love and care for one another.

Bible Truth - Family members love one another.

Bible Verse - Show family love to one another. Romans 12:10

Save these dates:

* Wacky Wednesdays in June  5th Snow cones and game night - 12th Ice Scream Sundaes and wear your favorite hat- 19th Water Night (warning you will get wet) - 26th Pajamas and Movie.

* Preschool Daycamp - July 8-12 - Ages 3 to completed Kindergarten

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 "Peter Told About Jesus" - April 25

Dear Parent & Grandparents,

Have you ever told your preschooler about Jesus? I mean have you ever sat down and told them the story of Jesus. This week you can tell that story simply by reviewing this weeks lesson with them. There is nothing sweeter than having a conversation about Jesus with a preschooler . Personally, I can not wait to tell my grandson. While you are reviewing the story tell them, "Peter told others about Jesus and we can, too."

This Sunday, April 28, 2013, Your preschooler will hear this story -
Peter Told About Jesus Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 2:1-2,6-11,14,22,37-41

Bible Story Brief -
• The disciples traveled to the mountain in Galilee where Jesus had told them to go.When they reached the mountain, they saw Jesus waiting for them, and they worshiped Him.They were happy to see Jesus.
• “Go and teach others about Me,” Jesus told them. “Teach people all the things I have told you. Tell them what God wants them to do. I will be with you always, wherever you go. ”The disciples listened and did what Jesus told them to do.
• One thing Jesus told them to do was to wait together in Jerusalem. People from different lands came to Jerusalem for Pentecost (a special celebration). The disciples and other believers gathered in one place.
• Suddenly, a sound like a loud wind was heard everywhere. All the people could understand in their own languages what the disciples and other believers were saying.
• Peter stood up and told people that Jesus had done miracles and other good things. He said that they needed to obey God. About 3,000 people were baptized that day after Peter spoke.

Life Application - I can learn that people told others about Jesus.

Bible Truth - People told others about Jesus.

Bible Verse - Tell people everywhere about Jesus. Matthew 28:19-20

Save these dates:

*Preschool DayCamp July 8th - 12th  Ages 3 to completed Kindergarten

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 "Fishing wih Jesus" - April 18

Dear Parent & Grandparents,

I have extended the deadline to April 24th for our Preschool Kids Night Out. It is Friday, April 26th. Cost is one child $13, two children $18 for three or more $23. We always have a blast!

This week sing “Jesus Loves Me” with your child. Comment: “Jesus loves you and is your friend.”

This Sunday, April 21, 2013, Your preschooler will hear this story -

Jesus Cooked for his Disciples John 21:1-17

Bible Story Brief -
• Peter,Thomas, Nathanael, James, John, and two of Jesus’ other disciples were near the Sea of Galilee. “I’m going fishing,” Peter said. “We’ll go with you,” said the others. They took a boat into the lake and fished all night. But they did not catch any fish.
• Early the next morning, the men saw Jesus standing on the shore, but they did not recognize Him. Jesus called, “Don’t you have any fish?”
• “No,” the disciples answered. “Throw the net on the right side of the boat,” said Jesus. “You’ll find fish there. ”The men did what Jesus said; so many fish were in the net that they could not pull it into the boat.
•Then John said to Peter, “That man is Jesus!”As soon as Peter heard
that, he jumped into the water.The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish.
• On the shore, they saw a fire. Fish were cooking, and there was bread. Jesus said, “Bring some of the fish you have caught.” Peter dragged the net to the shore.The disciples counted 153 large fish in the net.
• Jesus said, “Come and eat breakfast.” Jesus showed He loved the disciples by cooking breakfast for them. After breakfast, Jesus gave Peter a special job to do. Jesus wanted Peter to tell others about Him.

Life Application -  I can discover that Jesus is my friend and loves me.

Bible Truth - Jesus loved His friends.

Bible Verse - “Come eat with Me,” said Jesus. John 21:12

Save these dates:

* Preschool Kids Night Out - April 26th, 6pm-10pm for Birth - Kindergarten 

   Cost $13, $18 or $23 Deadline is fast approaching! April 24th is the very last day you can sign up.

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 "No Doubt!" - April 11

Dear Parent & Grandparents,

Continue your discussion from last week with your preschooler about the fact that Jesus is alive. Use conversation to help your preschooler understand that people saw Jesus after He was crucified and buried. They realized He was the Son of God and was alive.

This Sunday, April 14, 2013, Your preschooler will hear this story -

Thomas saw Jesus John 20:19-29

Bible Story Brief -
• Jesus’ disciples were afraid. They thought the men who had hurt Jesus might hurt them, too. In the evening, the disciples went to a room in a house and locked the doors. While they were in the room, Jesus came in. He was in the room with them!
• The disciples were happy to see their friend Jesus! Jesus told the disciples not to be afraid. Then He said, “God sent Me to tell people that He loves them. Now I am sending you to go many places and tell people about God’s love. God will help you. He wants you to forgive people when they do wrong things. ”The disciples listened to everything Jesus told them.
• Not all of Jesus’ disciples were in the room that night. The disciple named Thomas was not there. When the other disciples saw Thomas later, they told him what had happened. “We have seen Jesus!” the disciples told Thomas. Thomas said, “I won’t believe that Jesus is alive until I see Him and touch Him!”
• Eight days later, all of the disciples were in a room together, including Thomas. Again the doors were locked, but Jesus came into the room and stood with the disciples. He told them not to be afraid. Then Jesus told Thomas, “Reach out your hand and touch Me. I want you to know that I am alive.”
• Thomas looked at Jesus and replied, “You are Jesus, God’s Son!”
• Jesus told Thomas, “You believe that I am alive because you can see Me. Many people believe I am alive even though they have not seen Me.”

Life Application - I can know that Jesus is the Son of God.

Bible Truth - Jesus is the Son of God and is alive.

Bible Verse - Jesus is the Son of God. John 20:31

Save these dates:

* Preschool Kids Night Out - April 26th, 6pm-10pm for Birth - Kindergarten Cost $13, $18 or $23

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 "It Was Jesus!" - April 4

Dear Parent & Grandparents,

Here is an idea that will help you share this week's story with your preschooler:

 

When you see people walking beside the road, comment: “Those people are walking along the road. Your Bible story is about two men who were walking along the road.” Review the Bible story from Luke 24. Emphasize that the men realized that Jesus was alive.

This Sunday, April 7, 2013, Your preschooler will hear this story -
Two Men saw Jesus Luke 24:13-35

Bible Story Brief -
• Two men were walking to a village near Jerusalem called Emmaus (eh MAY uhs). They were talking and arguing about what had happened to Jesus during the past week.
• As they walked, Jesus joined them, but they did not recognize Him. Jesus asked why they were arguing. Cleopas (KLEE oh puhs) said, “You must be the only one who doesn’t know what has been happening in Jerusalem.” The two men began to tell Jesus what had happened in the last few days.
• “Jesus was performing miracles and telling people about God,” they said. “The government leaders decided He should die. He died on a cross. Three days later some women went to the tomb. It was empty. An angel said that He was alive! Other people went to the tomb and did not see Him.”
• Jesus then began telling the two men all that was written in the Bible about Himself. The men invited Him to stay with them in Emmaus. They still did not recognize Jesus.
• As the three men sat at the table, Jesus took the bread, prayed over it, and tore a piece for each one. Then the men recognized Him. It was Jesus! Suddenly, He was gone.
• The men hurried back to Jerusalem that night to tell the disciples. They had seen Jesus—alive!

Life Application -  I can learn that people told others that Jesus was alive.

Bible Truth - People told that Jesus was alive.

Bible Verse - The men said that Jesus was alive. Luke 24:33-34

Save these dates:

* Preschool Kids Night Out - April 26th, 6pm-10pm for Birth - Kindergarten 

     Cost $13, $18 or $23

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 :)