This morning we learned about the 2 most important things.  Jesus said that the most important this is to LOVE GOD.  He said, the second more important thing is to LOVE OTHERS.  This month our key question and answer are:  How can I show love to God?  I can love God like Jesus did.

To help us remember our story, we drew pictures of people we love, we played a game jumping on hearts, and we made a yummy strawberry jelly heart-shaped sandwich for treats.

Parents, During our talk time, we named people that we can show love to this week.  We talked about how important it is to show love for people even when it’s hard.  This week continue this conversation at bedtime.  Remind your child of times you saw them show love for others throughout the day.  Ask them if there were times they didn’t show love to others?  Be sure to give your child lots of praise for the ways they have obeyed God, while challenging them to always try to improve.  Be sure to say, “I am so proud of you for showing love to others and God is proud too.”

Our memory verse this month is “Love (cross hands over heart) God (point up) with all your heart.” (draw a heart with your fingers over your heart).  Matthew 22:37  (hold hands open like a  Bible)

This morning we learned a story about when Jesus was a little boy.  Did you know that Jesus got lost?     His parents didn’t know where He was!  When His parents finally found Him, He was at God’s House.  Makes sense, right?  Jesus was obeying God by spending time with Him.  Our big question this month is:  How can I love God?  I can love God like Jesus did!

Parents, at home this week, track down this story in your child’s Bible.  It’s found in Luke 2: 41-50.  Point out that Jesus’ mommy and daddy looked and looked for Him because they loved Him so much.  Play a game of hide-n seek in the house.  When you find your child, give them a big hug and say, “I love you and God loves you too.”  Play the game a few more times.  Always repeating, “I love you an God loves you too.”  It’s important to repeat these key Bible truths to your child so that they can be hidden deep in their hearts.

Be sure to practice your memory verse too.  “Love (cross hands over your heart) God (point up) with all your heart (draw a heart over your heart).  Matthew 22:37  (hold hands open like a Bible.)

Who loves me? Jesus loves me!

Today we learned that we don’t have to be afraid of anything because Jesus loves me and will take care of me. The disciples learned this when they were caught on their boat during a thunder storm. The wind was howling, the thunder was clapping, the lightning was striking and the rain was coming down. But when Jesus woke up and told it all to stop, IT DID!!!!

To help us remember our story, we made fun boats, played with pots and pans to make storm sounds, and played a few really fun games. We also had yummy cookies shaped like umbrellas, boat, clouds, and lightning!

Since today was the last Sunday for our memory verse, we had an opportunity to say it all by ourselves for a special prize! Most of our kids were able to say it on their own! Good job, guys! Continue to practice it at home. “Love (cross hands over heart) each other (spread arms out) as I (point up, because Jesus said it) have loved you (hug yourself tight.) John 15:12 (hold hands out like a Bible)

Parents, This week share a story with your child about a time when you were a child and you were afraid (notanything too alarming). Talk about how Jesus is with them and Jesus love them, and they can ask Him for help being brave. Ask your child to share a fear too and pray about that fear each night. Pray that God will always watch over us and that he will help us trust Him always.

Next week, we begin a new unit with a new movie, new songs, a new memory verse, and new key questions and answers! We are so excited to see what God has for us to learn next month!

This month we’ve been learning what it means to be Jesus’ friend. One thing we know for sure is “Who loves me?” Jesus Loves Me!

Memory Verse: “Love eachother as I have loved you.” John 15:12

In our story today, Jesus’s friends went fishing but they weren’t catching any fish. (Luke 5:1-11) Just when they wanted to give up, Jesus told them to try one more time. This time their nets became full of fish! So full, the nets broke! When Jesus helps us do something, he helps us win big!!!!

To help us remember our story today, we made fun colorful fish, and caught fish using little nets.

We also sang our funny song Yabba Dabba again and Jesus Loves Everyone. In our rooms, we kept praising God, by playing music on pots and pans.

Parents, emphasize the point of our lesson by taking on tasks this week with God’s help. For example, if your child has a hard time brushing their teeth, stop with your child and pray that God will help them. Let your child see you model this concept too. When you find something that’s hard for you, stop and ask God for help outloud. It’s important for your child to know that Jesus sees them, loves them, and wants to help them.

This month we’ve been learning what it means to be Jesus’ friend. One thing we know for sure is “Who loves me?” Jesus Loves Me!

Memory Verse: “Love eachother as I have loved you.” John 15:12

In our story today, Jesus’s friends went fishing but they weren’t catching any fish. (Luke 5:1-11) Just when they wanted to give up, Jesus told them to try one more time. This time their nets became full of fish! So full, the nets broke! When Jesus helps us do something, he helps us win big!!!!

To help us remember our story today, we made fun colorful fish, and caught fish using little nets.

We also sang our funny song Yabba Dabba again and Jesus Loves Everyone. In our rooms, we kept praising God, by playing music on pots and pans.

Parents, emphasize the point of our lesson by taking on tasks this week with God’s help. For example, if your child has a hard time brushing their teeth, stop with your child and pray that God will help them. Let your child see you model this concept too. When you find something that’s hard for you, stop and ask God for help outloud. It’s important for your child to know that Jesus sees them, loves them, and wants to help them.

This month we’ve been learning what it means to be Jesus’ friend. One thing we know for sure is “Who loves me?” Jesus Loves Me!

Memory Verse: “Love eachother as I have loved you.” John 15:12

In our story today, Jesus’s friends went fishing but they weren’t catching any fish. (Luke 5:1-11) Just when they wanted to give up, Jesus told them to try one more time. This time their nets became full of fish! So full, the nets broke! When Jesus helps us do something, he helps us win big!!!!

To help us remember our story today, we made fun colorful fish, and caught fish using little nets.

We also sang our funny song Yabba Dabba again and Jesus Loves Everyone. In our rooms, we kept praising God, by playing music on pots and pans.

Parents, emphasize the point of our lesson by taking on tasks this week with God’s help. For example, if your child has a hard time brushing their teeth, stop with your child and pray that God will help them. Let your child see you model this concept too. When you find something that’s hard for you, stop and ask God for help outloud. It’s important for your child to know that Jesus sees them, loves them, and wants to help them.

Question: Who loves me? Bottom Line: Jesus Loves Me!

Today we heard a story that Jesus told us in the Bible about the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). There was a man who was hurt on the side of the road and 2 people chose NOT to be good friends, but one chose to be a good friend. To help us remember our story, we played with band aids and doctor kids, we made a crown of love, and we played a hopping game going down a band-aid path.

During our Talk Time we named a friend that we could help this week! Jesus said, “Love (cross arms over heart) each other (open arms and extend outward) as I (point up for Jesus) have loved you (hug self).” John 15:12 (open hands like a Bible.)

Parents, this week put together or upate your first aid kit at home. Let your child help you think of things it might need. If possible, take them to the store to pick out new band-aids for it. Show your child where the first aid kit is kept and remind them that it can be used when someone at home gets hurt. Jesus wants us to help others when they need it.

Key Question: Who loves me? Bottom Line: Jesus loves me.

Today we started a new set of stories all about Jesus. Our first story was about Jesus and the children found in our Bibles in Luke 18:15-17. In our story Jesus called children (just like us) over to be with Him. Those children were loud and silly and noisy (just like us) and he loved them!

To help us remember our story, we made puppets that look like us, made a friendship bracelet and played a few fun games like dance, dance, freeze! It’s fun to be silly!

During GreenHouse we had some fun new music. One of the songs was called Yabba Dabba and the other one was Jesus Loves Everyone! We had so much fun giving praise to God.

Our memory verse this month is something that Jesus said, “Love (cross hands over your heart) each other (open hands out) as I (point up) have loved you (wrap arms around self in a hug). John 15:12 (open hands like a book)

Parents, today we learned that Jesus loves us very much. Children need to hear that they are loved. This week look for extra opportunities to tell your child you love them. Then add, “Who else loves you? Yes, Jesus loves you!” Seek to create an environment in your home where saying I love you happens a lot!