FAMILY PLUS - Who made the animals? - March 7

Hi Parents and Grandparents!

 

Ask your child: “What is your favorite animal?" If possible, visit a zoo or wildlife center. Ask: “Who made all of the animals?” Use your own words to review the Bible story.

This Sunday, March 10, 2013, your preschooler will hear this story -

God Created Animals Genesis 1:20-25,30-31

Bible Story Brief -
• In the beginning, God created the world. God created day and night, the sky and the clouds, oceans and land, trees and plants. He created the sun, moon, and stars. Four days had passed.
• On the fifth day, God saw that the seas and sky were empty. God said, “Let the oceans be filled with things that live and move in the water. Let birds with wings fly above the earth across the sky.” So God created all kinds of living things in the seas—every kind of fish and water animal. God created all kinds of birds to fly in the sky. He planned for more fish and birds to be born. God saw that what He created was good.
• On the sixth day, God said, “Let animals live on the land. Let there be all kinds of livestock (animals that people keep and raise) and wild animals and crawling animals. ”All kinds of animals appeared on the land—wild animals, crawling creatures, and livestock. God saw that it was good.
• God finished by creating people. He made a man and a woman.
• On the seventh day, God rested.

Bible Verse - God made the animals. Genesis 1:25

Life Application - I can thank God for the animals He created.

Bible Truth - God created fish, birds, and animals.

Information -

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* This Saturday Daylight Savings!!! Spring forward Saturday March 9th. Don't forget to set your clocks up one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.

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 :)

In The Beginning

Hi Parents and Grandparents!

Spend time outdoors with your child. Look for things God has created. Ask: “Who created this?” Review the Bible story at bedtime.

This Sunday, March 3, 2013, your preschooler will hear this story -

God Created the World Genesis 1:1-19

Bible Story Brief -
• In the beginning, there was only God. God chose to create the world. The earth was dark and empty and covered with water. There were no plants, trees, or flowers; no animals, birds, or fish; and no people.
• On the first day, God said, “Let there be light.” Light began to shine. God separated the light from the darkness. He called the light day and the darkness night.
• On the second day, God separated the waters. He called the space between the waters sky.
• On the third day, God said, “Let the water on the earth gather together and dry ground appear.” God called the dry ground land. He called the gathered water seas. Then God said, “Let plants and trees grow on the land.” Each kind of plant had seed to make more plants like it grow. Each kind of tree had fruit with seed.
• On the fourth day, God made lights in the sky. The lights separated day from night. They showed the seasons and years. God created the bright sun for day and the moon and stars to shine at night.
• God looked at everything He had created. He saw that all of it was good.

Bible Verse - In the beginning God created the world. Genesis 1:1

Life Application - I can thank God for the world He created.

Bible Truth - God created all the world.

Save these dates:

* Wednesday night, March 27th Preschool Egg hunt

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 - February 21

Hi Parents and Grandparents!

As you prepare your child for the story this week or you talk about it after Sunday, look online at pictures of storms. Listen as your child expresses his or her feelings about storms. Talk about how the disciples must have felt. Help your child understand that fear is a normal emotion. Talk about ways Jesus helps us when we are afraid. Pray with your child, asking God to help you and your child remember that He is always with you—even in a storm.  

This Sunday, February 21, 2013, your preschooler will hear this story -

Jesus Calmed the Storm Mark 4:1-2,35-41

Bible Story Brief -
• One day a large crowd of people gathered around Jesus near the lake. They wanted to hear what He would tell them about God. There were so many people they had a hard time hearing and seeing Him. So Jesus got into a boat on the lake and sat in it to teach. That way the people would be able to hear and see Him better. Jesus spoke to the people, telling them many stories to help them learn about God.
• When evening came, Jesus said to His disciples, “Let’s go over to the other side of the lake. ”They left the crowd behind and began to sail to the other side. Some other boats sailed with them, too. Jesus moved to the back of His boat and lay down to rest. Soon He was fast asleep.
• A big storm came up.Waves crashed over the boat. It was about to sink, and the disciples were afraid. They went to Jesus and said, “Wake up! We’re in danger!”
• Jesus stood up. He told the wind to stop and the waves to be still. Then the wind stopped! The waves became calm and still!
• The disciples saw that Jesus could calm a storm.They could hardly believe what had happened.They said, “Even the wind and the waves obey Jesus!” The disciples knew that Jesus cared for them even when they were afraid.

Bible Verse - Jesus went about doing good. Acts 10:38

Life Application - I can understand that Jesus helps people in many different ways.

Bible Truth - Jesus helped people who were afraid.

Save these dates:

* Wednesday night, March 27th Preschool Egg hunt

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 - February 15

Hi Parents and Grandparents!

For the past several weeks I have been teaching your preschoolers in Wee Worship. They always amaze me with questions and their knowledge. Last week a kindergartener said to the group, "God and Jesus are the same!" One of his friends spoke up and said, "No, God and Jesus are not the same. Jesus is God's son!" I know sometimes we think they are not listening but I can promise you they are.  In case you don't know what Wee Worship is, Wee Worship (Sunday mornings 10:45) for ages 3-Kindergarten. Wee Worship lets preschoolers worship like preschoolers. Wee Worship will bring Bible stories to life and bring the day’s Bible truth home in ways preschoolers will understand. We sing songs that have motions to lift hearts and hands to God. I hope your preschooler can join us this Sunday.

This Sunday, February 17, 2013, your preschooler will hear this story -
Jesus Helped 10 Lepers Luke 17:11-19
Bible Story Brief -
• Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem.As He started to enter a village, He saw 10 men standing away from the city.They were sick with leprosy, a bad skin disease.They had sores all over their bodies, and they could not get close to people. If they got too close, the other people would get sick, too.
• The 10 men had heard about Jesus. When they heard that Jesus was coming near their village, they shouted to Jesus. “Help us!” they shouted. Jesus loved them and wanted to help them. He said, “Go to the priests (church leaders). Show them your arms and legs.”
• The men started walking. As they walked, they noticed that the leprosy was ... gone! All the sores on their bodies had disappeared. Jesus had healed them! It was a miracle! Jesus had healed the sick men!
• One of the men stopped walking. He turned around and ran back to Jesus. In a loud voice, the man praised and thanked God. The man knelt down in front of Jesus. “Thank You, Jesus!” the man said. Jesus replied, “Get up and go on your way.” Then Jesus said, “Were not 10 healed? Where are the other nine?” Out of the 10 lepers who were healed, only one came back and thanked Jesus.

Bible Verse -  A man saw that he was healed. Luke 17:15

Life Application - I can understand that Jesus healed people.

Bible Truth - Jesus healed sick people.

Your weekly parent challenge/activity - If possible, place the numbers 1—10 (magnetic numbers) on the refrigerator. Help your child identify each number and place the numbers in order from left to right. Tell the Bible story. Ask your child, “How many of the 10 lepers told Jesus thank you?” (1)

Save these dates:

* Easter Egg Hunt Wednesday night  March 27th

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 - February 7

Hi Parents and Grandparents!

Our Preschool Pajama Party is coming up next week. The party is for ages 3 year olds - Kindergarten. February 15th, 6pm-8:30pm, The cost is five dollars. We have lots of fun things planned for your preschooler. We will eat, make a craft, read a story, play games and more. Your preschooler will not want to miss it. If you need more details, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sign up today!

This Sunday, February 10, 2013, your preschooler will hear this story -

Jesus Fed a Crowd John 6:1-13

Bible story brief -
• Jesus traveled across the Sea of Galilee.A crowd of people followed Him.They had seen Jesus heal many sick people.
• Jesus sat down with His disciples on a mountainside. He saw the crowd of people walking toward Him. Jesus knew the people were hungry. He said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread for all these people to eat?”
• Philip answered, “To buy bread for all these people would take a lot of money.”
• Andrew said, “A boy here has five small loaves of barley bread. He also has two small fish. But how can this boy’s small amount of food feed such a large crowd of hungry people?”
• Jesus said, “Tell the people to sit down.” All the people sat on the grass.About
5,000 men and many women and children were in the crowd. Jesus took the loaves of barley bread. He prayed and thanked God for the bread. He gave the people as much bread as they wanted. He took the fish, thanked God, and gave fish to the people, too.
• When all the people had eaten all the bread and fish they wanted, Jesus told His disciples, “Gather the leftover food. Do not waste any of the food.” The disciples gathered 12 baskets of leftover bread.
• Jesus fed the hungry people. He wanted the people to know that He loved them and cared for them.


Bible Verse -  Jesus gave food to people. John 6:11

Life Application -  I can understand that Jesus loved people and met their needs.

Bible Truth -  Jesus helped hungry people.

Your weekly parent challenge/activity - During the week, include this week’s Bible story with other bedtime stories.

Save these dates:

* Wednesday, March 27th Preschool Egg Hunt

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 - January 31, 2013

HI Parents and Grandparents!

 

I hope you were able to get started with reading God's word in a year. If you have not started, I really want to encourage you to do so today. It is so easy. If you were thinking it's just to late, it is not! Start today. Because one year from today is a year. Another great reason that helps me stay up to date, is knowing that this weeks message will be on the stories I just read the week before. The messages are so much more clear. I also encourage you to find a friend to hold you accountable to finish. I promise it will help motivate you to stay with it. If you need any help at all with getting started or just need an accountability reading partner, don't hesitate to contact me. I would love to help. Have a great week and happy reading! 

 

This Sunday, February 3, 2013, your preschooler will hear this story -
 Jesus Chose Disciples Matthew 4:18-22; 10:2-4

Bible story brief -
* One day Jesus walked beside a big lake called the Sea of Galilee. He saw two brothers, Simon Peter and Andrew, fishing.
* "Come, follow Me," Jesus said. "I want you to be My disciples." Simon Peter and Andrew immediately stopped fishing and went with Jesus.
* Jesus saw two different brothers, James and John, mending nets in their father's boat.They were fishermen, too. Jesus said, "Come, follow Me." James and John stopped working and went with Jesus. Simon Peter, Andrew, James, and John became Jesus' first disciples. They went with Jesus to help Him.
* Jesus chose Matthew, a tax collector, to be a disciple. He also chose Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, another man named James, Thaddaeus, Simon, and Judas.
* Altogether, Jesus called twelve men to be His disciples.These men learned from Jesus and helped Him.


Bible Verse -  Jesus chose twelve disciples. Mark 3:14

Life Application - I can learn how and why Jesus chose disciples.

Bible Truth - Jesus chose people to help Him.

Your weekly parent challenge/activity - Look for sets of 12 items. Items might include 12 miniature marshmallows, 12 raisins, 12 cotton balls, 12 small rocks, or 12 socks. Say: "The number 12 reminds me of your Bible story this week." Use your Bible to tell the Bible story to your child. Help your child understand that Jesus chose 12 disciples.

Save these dates:

*February 15 Preschool Pajama Party 3 year olds to Kindergarten 6pm-8:30pm $5

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 - January 24

Hi Parents and Grandparents!

I have really enjoyed getting "Into the Word" with our church; Reading God's Story: One-Year Chronological Plan. I have four individuals keeping me accountable to the reading plan I committed to being a part of.  They do this by both challenging me and encouraging me. If you have not started, I challenge you to start today. If you need me to help you or encourage you to get this done on a daily basis, I would be more than happy to help you. Just let me know. I know you have days just like I do where it seems to hectic to read. It only takes me ten to fifteen minutes to read daily. I also love how our messages on Sunday follow along with our reading. If you have not started, I am encouraging you today to start, it's not too late. To learn more on how you can get into the word click here. The website has made it very easy for you to start. If you have already started, how is it going for you? Do you have a testimony that I can share to encourage others to start? I hope you have a blessed week. Happy reading!

This Sunday, January 27, 2013, your preschooler will hear this story -
A Woman Gave an Offering Mark 12:41-44       

Bible story brief -
• Jesus was at the temple. He had been teaching a crowd of people who were at the temple. Jesus sat down beside the offering boxes. He saw many people come by and drop money into the boxes. Many rich men threw valuable coins into the offering boxes.They had a lot of money and could bring large offerings to the temple.
• A poor woman walked up to one of the boxes.The woman did not have much money. She could not bring a large offering to the temple. Jesus heard a tiny clink, clink as she dropped two small coins into the box.
• Jesus called His disciples to come to Him. “Let me tell you something,” He said. “That poor woman has given more than anyone else.”
• The disciples wondered what Jesus meant. Jesus said, “The rich men gave a lot of money. But they have more money at home. They gave some of their money. The poor woman had only two small coins. She gave all the money she had.”


Bible Verse - Bring an offering to thank God. 1 Chronicles 16:29

Life Application -  I can discover that people at church give offerings.

Bible Truth -  People at church give money to help others.

Save these dates:

*February 15 Preschool Pajama Party 3 year olds to Kindergarten 6pm-8:30pm $5

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 :)