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December 27, 2009
This week we learned that Jesus had some special visitors called wisemen. They followed a star to find Jesus. When they found him, they gave Him gifts and worshipped Him. Jesus was a very special baby.
To help us remember our story, we played a game following a star around our room, made star crowns, and ate cheesy star cut outs.
The kids did a great job learning this month’s memory verse. Be sure to try it out at home: “God has given a Son to us.” Is. 9:6
Parents, before you pack away the Christmas decorations, use the baby Jesus to play a special game. First cut out a star from paper and let your child color it yellow. Then play a game of hide n seek. Hide the baby Jesus somewhere, and tape the star to the wall right above him. Remind your child that the wisemen followed the star to find the baby. Tell your child, “if you can find the star, you’ll find baby Jesus nearby.”
January 1st, 2010
December 20, 2009
This morning we learned that the angels announced Jesus’ birth to some shepherds who were watching their sheep out in the fields. So many people came to celebrate Jesus’ birth! To help us remember our story, we played a game where we looked for our sheep (cottonballs) in the dark using flashlights. We also made sheep puppets and made sheep cookies.
Our kids really know our question and answer well, so be sure to ask it at home too! How do we know God loves us? God gave us Jesus! This Christmas help your child focus on this important gift. To keep their focus on Jesus, play this game. On Christmas Eve morning, remove baby Jesus from your nativity set. Let your child discover the missing Jesus for themself, or point it out. On Christmas Eve, read the Christmas story from a children’s Bible. When you read the part about Jesus’ birth, put Jesus back into the scene.
Be sure to practice our memory verse too! “God (point up) has given (hands extended in front of body, palms up) a Son to us.” (fold arms together like you are holding a baby, and pretend to rock it.) Isaiah 9:6 (hold hands like a pretend book)
December 21st, 2009
Last Friday night was our Family Photo Scavenger Hunt! It was so much fun! If you weren’t able to come, here’s what you missed!
The families met up at the church, received some instructions (and rules) then headed out to gather photos of their families doing the things on their Scavenger Hunt List. Here’s just a few things from the list: giving a poinsettia to a stranger, reading a bedtime story in someone else’s bed, putting a star on top of a Christmas tree, in front of a house with lots of Christmas lights, and posing as a Christmas display inside a store window.
After collecting 10 photos from the list, families returned to the church to turn in their photos (all worth different points) and have some yummy Christmas treats. Then we had a short devotion and announced the winners! Here’s some photos of the crazy families that won the top 3 spots!
December 17th, 2009
December 13, 2009
This week we continued learning about the Christmas story. We learned that Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem. When they got there they couldn’t find a place to spend the night because no one had room for them. Guess where they slept? That’s right! They slept in a barn. When Jesus was born, Mary laid him in a manger.Jesus must have really loved us to give up heaven for a manger. How do we know God loves us? God gave us Jesus!
To help us remember this great story, we played a game with barn animals, made a cool jingle bell bracelet, and had a birthday party for Jesus!
Parents, this is a great time of year to make Jesus a priority in your home. During the Christmas season, kids can become very “me” focused. Help them remember that Christmas is all about Jesus by doing a few simple things. This week, set aside time to show love for someone else. Make up a plate of cookies and let your child deliver it to a neighbor or take it to someone who serves our community. Letting your childexperience the joyof giving will help them to know giving is better then getting.
Help your child with their memory verse this month: “God (point up) has given (hold hands out with palms up) a Son to us.” (cradle your arms, and rock them like you have a baby). Isaiah 9:6
December 17th, 2009
Tomorrow night we are hosting a family fun night! Last year’s scavenger hunt was a blast….and based on this year’s list of items, I think our families will make some memories that will last a long time!
Arrive at 6:00, and we’ll give your list of items, some rules and then we’ll send you on your way. You’ll want to bring your digital camera to take photos of your find. Give me a call if you don’t have a camera and we’ll try to get you one to borrow. After the hunt, we’ll meet back at the church in CH1for some Christmas treats and to give away some prizes. We’ll also check out some of the fun photos!
It’s a great opportunity to spend some quality family time amidst the hustle and bustle of the Christmas Season!
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December 10th, 2009
December 6, 2009
Sunday morning we kicked off our month of Christmas learning about the angel’s visit to Mary. When the angel told Mary that she would have a special baby, Mary praised God. We will be celebrating Jesus’ birth this month by answering the question: How do we know God loves us? God gave us Jesus!
To help us remember this great story, we made angel wing ornaments, ate angel cookies and played a game announcing Jesus’ birth!
Parents, this is a great time of year to make Jesus a priority in your home. During the Christmas season, kids can become very “me” focused. Help them remember that Christmas is all about Jesus by doing a few simple things. Begin bysetting out a nativity set and talk about it with your child every day. There are lots of child-friendly nativity sets available that kids can play with. . Fisher Price has a great one. Letting your child play with and explore all the people who celebrated Jesus’ birth a long time ago, will help them celebrate Him now.
Help your child with their memory verse this month: “God (point up) has given (hold hands out with palms up) a Son to us.” (cradle your arms, and rock them like you have a baby). Isaiah 9:6
December 10th, 2009
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